TECHNICAL BROCHURE

B4NS

4NS
SUBMERSIBLE 4" NON-CLOG SEWAGE PUMP
 Goulds Water Technology
Wastewater

FEATURES
Impeller: Cast iron, two vane closed design for high efficien- Moisture Protection System: Two-wire, dual moisture sens-
cy and maximum wear life. Balanced for smooth operation. ing probes are located in the oil filled chamber between the
Optional bronze impeller available. inner and outer seals. When connected to a control panel
with an optional Moisture Detection System and an alarm it
Bronze Wear Ring: Replaceable to renew the running clear-
will detect the presence of moisture should the outer seal
ances and efficiencies to original conditions.
fail. It will also detect moisture in the motor chamber and
Casing: Heavy duty cast iron, volute type for maximum ef- provide a warning prior to water levels reaching the bearing
ficiency. 4" 125# ANSI cast iron flanged. Adaptable to guide or stator.
rail mounting system.
Designed for Continuous Operation: Motor is rated continu-
Tandem Seals: Two independently mounted mechanical ous duty submerged condition in water that is 40º C or be-
face type seals are separated by an oil filled chamber. The low. Maximum runtime with pump unsubmerged for 7½–40
oil chamber acts as a barrier to trap moisture and provide HP is 15 minutes. Motor is suitable for 10 starts per hour.
time for a planned shutdown and maintenance. The oil pro-
Bearings: Ball, single-row, angular contact, Conrad type
vides lubrication to the internal (upper) seal. Carbon rotating
bearings with a Class 3 internal fit conforming to AFBMA
and ceramic stationary faces are standard on both internal
Standard 20 are used. The bearings are greased for life with
(upper) and external (lower) seals. Optional materials are
a premium moisture resistant polyurea thickened grease
available for the lower seals. See the Nomenclature Page for
containing rust inhibitors and suitable for operation over a
order number changes to order either silicon carbide/silicon
range of – 25º C to + 120º C.
carbide faces with Viton or silicon carbide/tungsten carbide
faces with Viton elastomers. These are recommended for Impeller Mounting Screw: 300 series stainless steel with
applications containing fine solids or abrasives as found in anti-rotational locking patch.
parking lot/garage drainage and construction dewatering Castings: All iron castings are ASTM A48 class 30 gray cast
jobs. iron. Optional bronze impeller is ASTM B584 C87600 silicon
bronze.

APPLICATIONS • Three phase motors only

Heavy duty design features for a wide range of • Available voltages: 200, 230, 400, 460 and 575 volt,
commercial and industrial applications such as: 60 Hertz
• Sewage systems • HP Range: 7.5 - 40
• Flood and pollution control • Motor shaft is a one-piece design of high strength
• Industrial dewatering 416 stainless steel
• Wastewater treatment plants • All motors are air-filled and designed for continuous
duty when fully submerged or for up to 15 minutes
• Municipal and subdivision lift stations operation in air.
SPECIFICATIONS • NEMA design “B” with copper windings
Pump: • Class “F” stator winding designed for inverter duty
• Solids handling capabilities: 3" maximum. • Moisture System: Two wire dual probe monitoring
system constantly monitors seal oil chamber and
• Discharge size: 4" 125# ANSI flanged.
stator housing for moisture. Note: control panel
• Capacities: up to 1160 GPM. must contain an alarm circuit and alarm device.
• Total heads: up to 140 feet. • Two (2) normally-closed, automatic reset thermostats
• Minimum flow: 100 GPM. connected in series and embedded in adjoining
• Maximum flow: end of published curve. phases.
• Mechanical seals: 304 stainless steel metal parts, • Power and sensor cords are 25’ standard length, 50’
BUNA-N elastomers with carbon/rotary and available as an option.
ceramic/stationary faces standard for upper and • Motors conform to the latest applicable
lower seals. Optional lower seals are available with requirements of NEMA, IEEE, ANSI and NEC
Viton elastomers and either silicon carbide/silicon standards.
carbide or silicon carbide/tungsten carbide faces. NOTICE: Class 10 quick trip overload protection must
• Fasteners: 300 series stainless steel. be provided in control panel.
Motor: AGENCY LISTINGS
• CSA certified motors (Canadian Standards Tested to UL 778 and CSA 22.2 108 Standards
Association) ®
By Canadian Standards Association
C US File #LR38549
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 Goulds Water Technology
Wastewater

MODEL AND MOTOR INFORMATION (All ratings at 3 phase, 60 Hz. Consult factory for 3 phase, 50 Hz applications.)
Full Locked Power Sensor
Order Impeller Impeller S.F. Service Frame Weight
HP Phase Volts RPM Load Rotor Cable Cable
Number Dia. (In.) Code Amps Factor Size (lbs.)
Amps Amps Size Size
4NS12K2MC 200 27.0 24.2 183.8 8/4
4NS12K3MC 230 23.4 21.0 160.0 8/4
7.5 7.50 M
4NS12K4MC 460 11.7 10.5 80.0 8/4
4NS12K5MC 575 9.4 8.4 64.0 14/4
4NS12L2KC 200 35.6 31.1 186.2 8/4
4NS12L3KC 230 31.0 27.0 162.0 8/4
10 8.00 K
4NS12L4KC 460 15.5 13.5 81.0 8/4
4NS12L5KC 575 12.3 10.8 64.0 14/4
210TY 455
4NS12M2GC 200 54.8 48.2 256.0 6/4
4NS12M3GC 230 47.8 42.0 222.0 8/4
15 9.00 G
4NS12M4GC 460 23.9 21.0 111.0 8/4
4NS12M5GC 575 19.1 16.8 88.7 10/4
4NS12N2EC 200 74.8 64.4 342.0 4/4
4NS12N3EC 230 65.0 56.0 298.0 6/4
20 3 1750 9.75 E 1.15 18/5
4NS12N4EC 460 32.5 28.0 149.0 6/4
4NS12N5EC 575 26.0 22.4 119.0 10/4
4NS12P2CC 200 83.6 72.5 394.0 2/4
4NS12P3CC 230 72.8 63.0 342.0 4/4
25 10.38 C
4NS12P4CC 460 36.4 31.5 171.0 4/4
4NS12P5CC 575 29.1 25.2 137.0 8/4
4NS12Q2BC 200 103.2 89.7 472.0 2/4
4NS12Q3BC 230 89.6 78.0 410.0 2/4
30 10.75 B 250TYS 890
4NS12Q4BC 460 44.8 39.0 205.0 2/4
4NS12Q5BC 575 35.8 31.2 164.0 8/4
4NS12R2AC 200 132.8 114.4 600.0 1/0/4
4NS12R3AC 230 115.4 99.4 522.0 1/4
40 11.00 A
4NS12R4AC 460 57.7 49.7 261.0 6/4
4NS12R5AC 575 46.2 39.8 209.0 8/4
4NS13K2DC 200 30.4 26.5 131.6 8/4
4NS13K3DC 230 26.4 23.0 114.4 10/4
7.5 10.12 D
4NS13K4DC 460 13.2 11.5 57.2 10/4
4NS13K5DC 575 10.6 9.2 45.8 14/4
3 1150 1.15 18/5 210TY 455
4NS13L2AC 200 40.0 35.0 186.0 8/4
4NS13L3AC 230 34.8 30.4 161.0 8/4
10 11.00 A
4NS13L4AC 460 17.4 15.2 80.7 8/4
4NS13L5AC 575 13.9 12.2 64.5 12/4

NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION
1st Character – Discharge Size 7th Character – Voltage / Phase
4 = 4” 125 # ANSI Discharge Flange 2 = 200 / 3 4 = 460 / 3 6 = 380/400 / 3
2nd and 3rd Character – Pump Type / Design 3 = 230 / 3 5 = 575 / 3
NS = Dual Seal Non-Clog Pump with On-Winding Thermal Sensors 8th Character – Impeller Code
and Moisture Detection Sensors A = 11.0” 10 HP 1150 RPM 40 HP 1750 RPM
4th Character – Mechanical Seals 20 HP 1450 RPM
1 = Standard Seal – the upper seal is carbon/rotary and ceramic/ B = 10.75” 30 HP 1750 RPM
stationary, the lower seal is carbon/rotary with ceramic/stationary C = 10.38” 25 HP 1750 RPM
with BUNA elastomers and 304 stainless steel metal parts. D = 10.12” 7.5 HP 1150 RPM 15 HP 1450 RPM
3 = Optional Lower Seal – silicon carbide/rotary and silicon carbide/ E = 9.75” 20 HP 1750 RPM
stationary with Viton elastomers and 304 SS metal parts is G = 9.00” 15 HP 1750 RPM 10 HP 1450 RPM
recommended for applications with fine solids or abrasives. K = 8.00” 10 HP 1750 RPM 7.5 HP 1450 RPM
5 = Optional Lower Seal – silicon carbide/rotary and tungsten M = 7.50” 7.5 HP 1750 RPM
carbide/stationary with Viton elastomers and 304 SS metal parts T = SPECIAL TRIM
is recommended for applications with fine solids or abrasives. 9th Character – Cord Length - Power and Sensor Cords
5th Character – Motor RPM / Hertz C = 25’ standard F = 50’ Optional
2 = 1750 RPM / 60 Hz 6 = 1450 RPM / 50 Hz 10th Character – Options
3 = 1150 RPM / 60 Hz B = Silicon Bronze Impeller E = Epoxy Paint
6th Character – Horsepower F = Both Bronze Impeller and Epoxy Paint
K = 7.5 M= 15 P = 25 R = 40
L = 10 N = 20 Q = 30 PAGE 3
APPLICATION DATA DIMENSIONS
Maximum Solid Size 3" (All dimensions are in inches. Do not use for construction purposes.)
5
Minimum Casing Thickness ⁄16" HP RPM "A" Dimensions (in.)
Casing Corrosion Allowance 1
⁄8" 7½
Maximum Working Pressure 100 PSI 10
41.3
Maximum Submergence 200 feet 15
Maximum Environmental 20 1750
40ºC (104ºF) ambient conditions
Temperature
25
Maximum Starts Per Hour Maximum of 10 evenly spaced starts per hour
30 46.6
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 40
7½
1/0 / 4, 2/4, 4/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 SOW or 1150 41.3
Power Cable – Type 10
SOOW (see Model Info)
Control / Sensor Cable /
Type 18/5 SOW
Type
Power Cable and Leads have a BUNA-N grommet in addition to
Cap Assembly being epoxy encapsulated
15.5
Power and Control Cable 25’ standard, 50’ optional
Lengths
Motor Enclosure Cast iron ASTM A-48 Class 30
Motor Shaft Series 416 Stainless steel
12
NEMA design “B” with copper windings and
designed to withstand 200 psi water pressure at 19.75
Motor Design all seal locations. Air-filled NEMA 210TY frame
on 7.5, 10, 15 and 20 HP models. Air-filled NEMA
250TYS frame on 25 - 40 HP models.
Motor Insulation Rating Class "F" insulation
Two (2) normally closed on-winding thermostats
Motor Thermal Protection open at 320º F (160º C), automatic reset closes at
221º F (105º C).
Class 10, ambient compensated, quick-trip
Motor Overload Protection overload protection must be provided in control
panel.
Two (2) moisture sensing probes in the oil-filled A
Motor Moisture Protection seal chamber must be connected to a relay in
control panel.
Casing Cast iron ASTM A-48 Class 30
Cast iron ASTM A-48 Class 30 or optional cast
Impeller DISCHARGE-
bronze ASTM B584 UNS C87600. 4" ANSI
125 # FLANGE
Two vane enclosed design for maximum ef-
Impeller Type
ficiency.
Casing/Impeller/Wear Ring Replaceable bronze wear ring
7.5
External Hardware Stainless steel 3.5

STANDARD PARTS SUCTION

Lubricated for life bearings are designed for a

Ball Bearing
minimum L10 life of 30,000 hours.
Single row Radial (upper)
210 and 250 Frame
Single row Thrust (lower)
Mechanical Seals – Upper
Carbon/rotary and ceramic/stationary
Standard Lower
Mechanical Seals – Lower Silicon carbide/rotary and tungsten carbide/stationary
Optional Lower Silicon carbide/rotary and silicon carbide/stationary
Standard Motor O-rings BUNA-N (nitrile)
Premium moisture resistant polyurea thickened grease
Seal Chamber Oil containing rust inhibitors is suitable for operation over a
temperature range of - 25º C to +120º C.

Xylem, Inc.
2881 East Bayard Street Ext., Suite A
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: (866) 325-4210
Fax: (888) 322-5877
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