INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND
OPERATIONS MANUAL

II

SHORT COUPLED PUMPS

II

PRINTED: June 15, 1991

Table of Contents

A
B.
C.
D.
E..
F.
G.
H.
VI.

BASE PIA1E (IF'SUPPLIED)

PUMP BOWL
COLUMN"- OPEN LINE SHAFT
COLUMN"- ENCLOSEDLINE SHAFT
PUMP IIEAD
STUFFING BOX OR MECHANICALSEAL
DRIVER & DRIVE COUPLIN"G
MISC.ASSEMBLIES

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4
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6
7
8
9
11

STARTING,OPERATIONAND MAINTENANCE

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A
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

12
13
13
14
14
15

PRIOR TO START-UP
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START-UP
NORMALOPERATIONAND MAINTENANCE
DISMANTIlNG AND ASSEMBUNG PUMP BOWLS
BEARING AND WEARRING REPIACEMENT
COMMONCAUSESOF IMPROPER OPERATION

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INSTALLATION

& OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR
SHORT COUPLED PUMPS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
I.

RECEIVING, UN-CRATING

AND INSPECTION

A physical check of all equipment should be made against the packing list and
inspected for obvious damage incurred during shipment.

C.

Un-Crate and layout all the equipment in the order of installation on clean boards
or floor.

INSTALLATION
A

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

A portable or permanent derrick of sufficient strength and rigidity to lift the total
weight of the pump safely should be used. A conservative weight of the pump may
be obtained from the freight bill. The minimum travel of the derrick should be at
least 6' greater than the equipment. Hoist must have swivel hook.
One or two cable slings of sufficient strength to lift entire pump and must be long
enough to clear greatest shaft projection.

Set of mechanic's tools including an assortment of socket

wrenches.

Two pipe wrenches of sufficient size to handle shaft coupling and shafting. (Always
required for hollow shaft motor drive).

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III.

M.

Two sets of steel clamps to fit the column pipe. NOTE: One set required if only one
section of column is furnished.

N.

Two 4 x 4 timbers or "Ii" beams (if unit is extra large and heavy), sufficiently long
to span installation opening.

Thread and gasket compound such as Dow Corning Silastic or Permatex Form-AGasket with thinner.

S.

Two pipe wrenches of sufficient size to handle shaft enclosing tubing when appli- .
cable.

X.

Putty knife.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
A

Make certain that no rags, wood scraps, etc., are lodged in any exposed openings.
Check pit depth and anchor bolt spacing against pump dimensions. lift and handle
unit carefully to prevent damage caused by bending strain being applied. DO NOT
LIFT OR LEVER ANY ITEM BY ITS SHAFT. Take extra precautions when
handling mechanical seal, since this is a precision component and most delicate.

B.

Do not allow pipe compound, solvent or any petroleum products to get to rubber
bearings.

IV.

PREPARATION

Clean all threading and flange faces with wire brush and paint with solvent. File
threading, if required, with three cornered file. The protective coating on threads
& flanges is a rust preventative and not a thread compound or gasket.

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B.

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Clean all shafting and couplings with a rag soaked with solvent. Make certain that
all bearings are clean.

C.

If furnished, clean all tubing threads and shaft bearings thoroughly in solvent and
make certain that tubing faces are free of nicks, dents or burrs. Remove protective
caps from ends of tubing before starting.

F.

Make a physical check of the discharge head and/or baseplate for proper fit to
foundation.

G.

Check pipe ends and mating components to be sure there are no dents, nicks, and
burrs. The success of a proper pipe and tubing joint is dependent on the butt joint
of the ends.
.

H.

Check shaft ends for nicks, burrs, etc. The shaft alignment is dependent on the butt
joint of the shaft ends.

I.

Check all boxed shafting for straightness using "V" blocks and dial indicator as
follows: (See Fig. A)
1.

Start with "V" blocks as close to threads as possible. Check two or more
places between "V" blocks to within .003" to .005" T J.R.

2.

Move "V" blocks about 20% of shaft length from each end. Check the center
of the shaft and the overhanging ends and straighten as above.

3.

If straightening was required in Step B, return blocks to original position and

recheck Step A

4.

Repeat steps until shaft checks within tolerance in both positions. Wipe shaft
clean after checking.

5.

Straightening may performed by mechanical or heat pressure on the high

point.

Check ronout on impeller shaft extension by placing indicator dial toward end of
shaft and turning shaft slowly making certain that it stays to one side of the uppermost
bowl bearing. T.I.R. should not exceed .005".
Check and record total bowl lateral or end-play if prime mover is solid shaft. This
information will be required for flanged coupling assembly.

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v.

INSTALLATION

BASE PlATE (IF SUPPLIED)

1.
Place baseplate over anchor bolts and allow to rest on foundation.
2

H the final elevation of the plate is critical" this should be taken into account
and checked at this time.

B.

3.

Attach hex nuts to anchor bolts and snug against baseplate to protect anchor
bolt threads.

4.

Baseplate serves as a good base for the elevators and clamps to rest upon and
as a protection for the foundation.

PUMPBOWL
1.

Place the two seating beams on -the baseplate or foundation opening. -

2.

Secure the proper clamp to the upper end of the bowl beneath a convenient
shoulder. Attach the sling to the clamp for enough out on the ears to allow
it removal after setting down on beams.-(If only one sling is used).
H the bowl is equipped with a strainer, hoist bowl to vertical position being
careful not to drag strainer across floor.

4.

H there is any auxiliary piping to the bowl bearing or thermo-wells make

certain that the bowl portion is assembled to the bowl at this time.

5.

Center bowl over installation opening then carefully lower until the clamp
ears are resting squarely on the beams. Remove the sling.
Oean the shaft threads, the discharge threads and but face or flange face and
the threads and face if tubing is furnished. Lightly oil the shaft threads and
screw coupling on halfway. Place a rag over the coupling to prevent entrance
of foreign matter during the next step in assembly.

COLUMN - OPEN LINE SHAFf. (See Figure B)

Refer to installation plans to determine correct sequence of column length.
1.

Secure pipe clamp immediately beneath column coupling. If column is

flanged insert bolts and secure clamp below bottom of flange. Clamp should
keep bolts in position.

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2

Slide shaft into bottom of column pipe and allow it to protrude approximately l5" below bottom end of pipe. Make certain that sleeve area if
furnished, is toward the top 0 fthe pipe. TIe a series of half hitches to the column pipe an to the shaftwith the 3/ 4" rope. Attach the sling to the clamp ears
as descnbed under Section B, Step 2

3.

Hoist column to the vertical position, be sure not the drag shaft across floor.
Before centering column over bowl, tap side of column to remove any loose
matter.

4.

Swing column over bawl, align shaft. Remove rag from shaft coupling, lowet:
until shaft contacts coupling then remove rope. Hold coupling turn shaft (left
hand threads) until shaft ends butt., Place one pipe wrench on coupling and
one on line shaft. Vertically aligned and tighten securely. Remove wrench
marks form shaft and coupling with a flat file and emery cloth.

S.

If bowl to column connection is threaded, apply thread compound to pipe

threads. Attach chain tongs to ballooned to column. Ease down on hoist and
at the same time turn pipe until it seats against mating shoulder in bowL
TIghten pipe into bowl securely.

Sa.

If bowl to column connection is flanged, spread a thin even film of gasket

compound on bowl discharge flange. Lower pipe, align studs in bowl with
hole in flange, seat column flange against bowl flange, install and tighten hex
nuts evenly.

6.

Hoist assembly slightly, remove bowl clamp.

7.

If there is any auxiliary piping to bowl bearing or thermo-wells being used,

that section corresponding to the column section should now be installed.
Also if the bowl and column are coated with any special application, any
required touch up work should be done before lowering the unit.

8.

Lower assembly, slide beams in close to column, reset clamp ears on beam
and remove sling.

9.

If there is more than one section of threaded columna separate spider is used
Slip spider over shaft with lock ring up (if rubber bearings used), thread
spider into coupling until it seats against lower pipe face and tighten. To
insure that spiders tightened sufficiently against pipe face, use a spider
wrench made of pipe with slots to slip over spider arms.

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D.

9a

If column is flanged, clean flange recess and spider ring O.D.; slip spider over
shaft with lock ring up (if rubber bearings used) and seat into spider recess.

10.

Clean shaft threads and face thoroughly and thread coupling on for half its
length. Cover coupling with a rag to prevent entrance of foreign matter.,

1L

If there is more than one section of column, repeat the above outlined
procedure for each additional section until all column is assembled. Note
that if the top column section is over 5 ft., two lugs are provided ~d the clamp
should be secured directly below and against the bottom of these. Clean tile
top flange face (or end of pipe if head connection is threaded) and the shaft
projection thoroughly. Do not assemble the shaft coupling to the top piece of
shaft.

COLUMN -ENCLOSED LINE SHAFf. (See figure C).

1.

Clamp column as described under section "C"; Step 1.

2.

... Slide the correct tubing section with shaft into the column pipe allowing the
tubing to protrude about 6" below the pipe end and the shafting to protrude
about 6" beyond the tubing end. Tie a series of half hitches to the pipe, to the
tubing and then to the shaft with 3/4" rope. Attach the sling to the clamp as
described under "Section B, Step 2".

3.

Hoist column to the vertical position "tail in" with the rope. Do Not Drag
Shaft Across Floor. Before centering column over bowl, tap side of column
to remove any loose matter.

5.

Lower assembly until tubing contacts thread bearing then remove rope.
Apply a small amount of compound to the upper bearing threads, place one
pipe wrench on the tubing extension and one wrench vertically aligned on the
tubing and tighten. If the tubing is coated with any special application, any
touch-up required resulting from using the pipe wrench should be done now ..

7.

After the column has been lowered and is resting on the setting beams, pour
about a half cup of oil into the tubing if unit is to be oil lubricated. Apply joint
compound to the leading threads of the line shaft bearing, oil bore lightly.
Slide over shaft and thread into tubing for half its length. It should not be
necessary to exert any side pressure on the shaft to start the bearing. Such

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pressure indicates mis-alignment or bent shaft or tube and must be corrected
before proceeding.
8.

H the column is threaded and if the setting is deep enough to require a spider,
slip the spider over the tubing and force into pipe about an inch or two below
the top end. Spacing of Black Wide Spiders is generally 20 ft. from the bowl
and from the head and 40 ft in between.

Sa.

H the column is flanged the male register will be on the bowl and all top
flanges, the lower flange and the head will be female registers. Oean the
registers in the flanges. Slide the spider over the tubing and into the column.

9.

Continue assembly as outlined under Section "C'. Steps 10 & 11. Prior to
assembling next tubing joint, pour about 1/2 cup of oil into last tubing if unit
is to be oil lubrication. Also, use the bearing as a means of checking
~gnment (Step D-7). Note that the tope end of the tope piece of tubing is
chamfered and filed smooth on the ODe and has extra long threads for the
tension.

PUMP HEAD. (See figure D).

1.

Wipe a thin layer of joint compound on the top flange face (or if connection
is threaded, on the top column threads). Remove the stuffing box from the
head. Oean the flange mounting face (or threads if head connection is
threaded) and the other machined face of the head thoroughly. Attached
sling, hoist head and center over column, align studs with holes in flange, then
lower until head is resting squarely on flange. Install hex nuts and tighten. (H .
there is an underground outlet, align the head in relation to the outlP.tas close
as possible to the final position).
H an underground outlet is being used, make certain that it is properly
orientated with relation to the head.
H an adjustable top flange or threaded head is used, the head can be readily
turned to orient it to the below ground outlet, as well as relation to the top
shaft. A measurement should be made from the outlet centerline to the head
bottom and the head turned until the correct dimension is achieved. Back the
packing ring off to allow ample working room, fill the chamfer on the lower
end of the flange with lampwick packing that has been pre-coated with joint
compound. Use a generous amount of packing and wind the packing around
in such a manner that it will.tighten when the packing ring is screwed into
place. Screw the packing ring up against the flange or bottom of the head and
tighten.

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E.

2b.

If the adjustable flange is being used in conjunction with tubing, the top of the
tubing should be approximately 1-1/2" below the tension box mounting face
of the head after the flange is adjusted.

3.

Hoist head slightly, remove clamp from top piece of column remove setting
beams and clean surface of baseplate or foundation. If there is an auxiliary
line to the bowl bearing or thermo-well, that portion immediately below and
tying into the head should now be installed. Properly orient discharge outlet
and align mounting holes with anchor bolts and lower until head is resting
squarely on foundation.

4.

If head is resting on baseplate, align mounting holes with taps in baseplate,

install and tighten capscrews.

4a.

Mix up a sufficient quantity of rather dry non-shrink grout. Force as much

grout under baseplate as pOSSIble. If grout holes are provided, grout can be
pressure fed through the grout holes until all cavities are filled. Grout around
the perimeter of the baseplate to the wedges.

4b.

If head is resting on foundation, drive wedges under head until proper

elevation is achieved and continue working with wedged until head is within
.005 of an inch TIR to top of head shaft. Install and tighten hex nuts to anchor bolts. Grout under the outer perimeter of the head and from the grout
out to cover the wedges.

4c.

If the head is resting on foundation and there is an underground connection,

it should first be determined that the outlet in the column outlet pipiP.gso that
no strain will be placed on the pump. Do not make this connection at this
time, however, after this is done follow step 4a for leveling and grouting.

4d.

Step 4b should also be followed in the same manner if there is a suction

connection to a header. It is recommended that a flexible joint of some
description be employed between the suction flange and to header to
compensate for slight mis-alignment. If there is no provisions for one, the
header flange must be perfectly level in all directions so that no misalignment is transferred to the pump.

STIJFFING BOX OR MECHANICAL SEAL

1.

PACING BOX - OPEN LINE SHAFf.

a.
Remove gland, packing and lantern ring. Clean the stuffing box thoroughly, apply gasket compound to face, slide over shaft, properly
orient ports to position desired and seat against head. It should not be
necessary to exert any side presssure on the shaft to start the packing

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box register into the head. Align mounting holes with taps in head,
install and tighten capscrews.
b.

Refer to stuffing box sectional drawing for packing instructions.

MECHANICAL SEAL - OPEN LINE SHAFf - Refer to mechanical seal

sectional drawing for complete assembly details (supplied with seal).
STYLE 76 - TUBE '!ENSION ASSEMBLY - Refer to Style 76 sectional
drawing for complete assembly instructions (supplied with-seal).
4.

srYlE 76 - GREASELUBRICAlED
PUMP - ENCLOSED LINE SHAFf
- Refer to Style 76, grease lube, drawing for complete assembly instructions
(supplied with seal).

F. . DRIVER & DRIVE COUPLING

1.

SOLID SHAFf DRIVERS

a.

The assembly instructions can be found with the flanged coupling

sectional drawing (supplied with coupling).
If power is not available to the motor. the couplini should not be
connected until power is available and correct rotation determined.

HOLLOW SHAFf -Bolted type, non-reverse coupling should be used

a.
Oean threads and face of line shaft projecting above stuffing box
thoroughly, then oil threads lightly. Thread coupling on shaft for half
its length. Stuff rag into open end of shaft coupling.
Remove the top cover from the driver. Unbolt the coupling from the
drive and remove the coupling.
c.

Run a fine flat file over the surface of the head to remove any nicks or
burrs., Thoroughly clean face and register with solvent. Wipe a thin
layer of light oil over surface. This will help prevent rust and will also
facilitate slight driver shifting during coupling alignment.

d.

Attach the erector sling to the driver lifting lugs. Hoist driver sufficiently to allow easy access to mounting, remove nicks and burrs with
fine flat file and thoroughly clean with solvent. If there is insufficient
head room to install the driver shaft after placing the driver on the
head, lower the drive shaft through the quill, keyway end up, install the

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adjusting nut and thread it on for 4 or 5 threads, then allow shaft to

hang from this adjusting nut.
e.

. Hoist driver sufficiently to clear stand, swing over pump head and
slowly lower until motor is resting on ring. Proper orient conduit
box or drive shaft, align mounting holes and install BUT DO NOT
TIGH1EN capsrews.
Oean the drive shaft thoroughly and dress the threads and ~eyway
-Nith3 cornered file if necessary. lift shaft and carefully lower it
through the quill (end with keyway goes toward the top) and allow
shaft to contact head coupling. Remove rag and clean shaft face.
Hold head coupling from turning and rotate drive shaft until it
seats. Slip driver coupling over shaft and seat on driver. Install key .
in keyway using bar in holes provided in coupling with back up
wrench on head coupling, tighten, drive shaft. Remove key and
coupling.
Make a temporary electrical connection to motor, "BUMP" starter
to determine correct rotation (CCW as viewed from above). If
power is not available. Do Not make final drive shaft connections
(Stews i & j) until power is available and correct rotation is determined.

h.

Place the key on the drive plate over the hollowshaft against the
drive shaft. Turn the Rotor observing the clearance between key
and shaft, shift driver until the key touches all around. Tighten cap
screws.

i.

Slide clutch over drive shaft, seat against drive plate, install and
tighten bolts.

j.

Turn clutch until keyway in shaft and clutch align, install and seat
glb key. Thread adjusting nut onto shaft until lit seats against top
of clutchy. Hold the clutch from turning., turn adjusting nut until
shaft is pulled to its upper most position (pump bowl impellers will
be in uppermost position) counting the number of complete turns
to accomplish this. Back the adjusting nut off exactly half of the
total turns found above (this will place impellers in correct running
position for enclosed impellers, align holes in adjusting nuts with
taps in clutch, install and tighten machine screws. Place top cover
on driver and secure. Adjust open impellers so that they will run
0.015 inches off.

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G.

MISC. ASSEMBLIES
1.
LUBRICATOR - Install the lubricator and breaker to the discharge head.
Refer to the lubricator assembly drawing. Connect the 1/4 n copper line from
the lubricated tank to the stuffing box inlet port.
.
2.

DISCHARGE PIPING
a.
Above the floor piping should be installed in such a manner as to
eliminate the possibility of the discharge head being placed in a strain
or beingthrownout of alignment. Gate valves, check~ves and other
piping items must not depend upon the pump head for support.
b.

Below ground discharge connection should be made insuch a manner

that no strain or mis-alignment is imposed on the column pipe.
Alignment between the pump discharge and the outside should have
already been achieved as instructed under "Section D, Step 4b".
H a flexible joint such as a dresser coupling is to be used sufficiently
strong tie bolts and lugs should be used to span the flexible joint
capable of resisting the force created by the discharge pressure at the
pump head. None of this force should be imposed on the head and it's
foundation bolts. Tension should be taken carefully on these tie bolts
so that any amount of forward movement induced to the head will be
counteracted during operation so that alignment is maintained during operation

d.

On an underground discharge construct a simple brace from directly

behind the discharge outlet to the pit wall to counteract any forces by
discharge pressure.

3.

SUCTION CONNECTION - Alignment between the suction flange and the

suction header should have already been achieved per "Section D, Step 4c".
H the mounting holes have not yet been aligned, this can be done either by
turning the suction flange, if it is not an integral part of the nozzle, or by
turning the entire pump and column relative to the top column flange,
depending on the type construciton employed.

4.

AIR RELEASE VAI..VB - Install the air release valve, piping and manual
valve, if furnished, to the pump head or just beyond on the discharge piping.
It is suggested that if a throttling valve is not furnished, a throttling device be
used on the discharge side of the valve to restrict the discharge of air to insure

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that a cushian or air is available in the discharge head during start-up.

Exhausting the air too quickly on a head can often cause breakage.
5.

GAGES AND MISCELlANEOUS PIPE CONNECTIONS

a.
Connect pressure gage and snubber, and/or gage cock iffurnished, to
the tap in the discharge and, if required in the suction flange. Position
dial face to facilitate reading.
b.

Make prelude, drain, grease line to tail bearing,etc., pipe.connections. Route piping so that is will not interfere with normal maintenance procedure.

All connections to the motor such as main leads, space heater leads,
thermocouple leads, etc., should be made in accordance with specifications,prevailin~
b.
VI.

STARTING.

Make necessary connections to lubricator solenoid.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

PRIOR TO START-UP
1.

Perform initial servicing on the driver as recommenced by the driver manufacturer. Also perform initial servicing on all auxiliary assemblies ifrequired

3.

H air vent is manual, make certain that valve is opened partially but not all
the way. If air vent is automatic but equipped with a valve, make certain that
valve is opened partially but not all the way.

4.

Hthere is a control valve on the discharge side of the pump, make certain that
it is partially open and that pump will not be damaged ifnormal back pressure
is not available until long line, etc. is filled.

5.

Humt is oil lubricated, fill lubricator with good grade SAE 10viscosity rating,
low cold pour point mineral oil. Manually open needle valve and allow about
a cup of oil to drain into tubing. RE-FIILLUBRICATOR.

6.

H unit is open line shaft and equipped with prelubrication, turn on prelubrication some time before start-up and allow it to run a short time after
start-up.

7.

If unit is force water lubricated, turn on and regulate flow to 10 to 15 PSI

above normal discharge pressure or and instructed on installation or sectional drawing attached. Lubrication should continue during entire pump

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operational time. If the tail bearing is also lubricated by outside water,

pressure need only be about 5 to 10 PSI gage or as instructed as above.
8.

B.

..BUMP" starter again to insure that ;unit has correct rotation.

INITIALSTART-UP
1.

Energize starter and after pump has come up to speed and all air has been
exhausted, regulate control valve to achieve desired pressure.

2.

If the air vent is manual, close off after airis exhausted. If air vent is automatic,
determine whether air was exhausted too quickly causing the pump to jerk
violently when the valve closed or too slowly and regulate manual valve or
throttling device to correct this.

3.

Regulate lubricator to allow aboutt 5 drops per minute for each 50 ft. of
setting.

Make certain that the driver. is operating satisfactorily as to temperature,

bearing temperature, etc.,as prescribed by the driver manufacturer.

c.

6.

Check for excessive vibration. If this is evident shut down unit immediately
and begin checking for cause.

7.

Adjust packing gland, to allow some leakaie past the packini. After running
it for a number of hours, check gland and if it is hot to the touch, loosen until
it becomes no more than warm to the touch.

NORMAL OPERATION AND MAIN1ENANCE

1.
For normal operation and maintenance of the driver, follow the instructions
outlined by the driver manufacturer.

If unit requires pre-lubrication, make certain that this process is started in

ample time prior to pump start-up to insure that all bearings are properly
wetted.
Apply grease to the stuffmg box at the rate of one turn for each 24 hours of
operation.
If force water lubrication is employed, this system should be turned on prior
to each start-up and proper pressure should be maintained.

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6.

Packing gland shoJl~~~1~8m

quire adjustment but in the event that
leakage becomes excessive, tighten the gland sufficiently to throttle leakage
but not to prevent all leakage. Always adjust the gland with the unit running.

H the bowl bearings are pressure greased lubricated apply about one turn for

D.

7.

each 24 hours operation.

8.

H unit employs a mechanical seal, no maintenance is required.

hear as required.

Quench or

DISMANTIlNG AND ASSEMBLING PUMP BOWL - Always dismantle from

discharKe_end down and assembly from suction end up.
COU..ECT BOWLS- see separate drawing with instructions for correct
1.
procedure.

Remove shaft coupling. Remove hex nut that secure top intermediate to bowl and slide off end of shaft. Discharge adapter need not be.
removed from top intermediate unless bearings or seals are to be
replaced. Loosen set screw in impeller hub and slide impeller off end
of shaft. Remove impeller gib key.
b.

Repeat step "a" until all stages have been dismantled. After the
bottom intermediate has been removed, the shaft can be removed
from the suction nozzle bearing.

c,

To assemble, place bottomgib key in shaft keyway, slide impeller onto

shaft and into position, then lock with set screw. H new shaft is used,
it should be contersunk at each impeller set screw position.

d.

Slide impeller shaft into suction hub, then slide lower intermediate on
shaft and attach to suction nozzle.

e.

Assemble all remaining stages as outlined under stages "c" and "d".

E.

BEARING AND WEAR RING REPLACEMENT

1. .

2.

Metal bearings such as bronze can be readily pressed in with an arbor or

, screw press. H this is not available, they can be driven in very carefully with
a block of wood and hammer. Make certain that bearing projections are
maintained.
Graphit~ or centered graphite and metal composition bearings do not
possess great tensile or compressive strength and CANNOT BE DRIVEN
IN AS METAL BEARINGS CAN. They must be pressed in with an arbor
or screw press with a mandrel to fit the bearing properly and pressed in with
a slow continuous even motion. They must alwa:ys be pressed in from the

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3.

chamfered bore end of the hub to prevent shearing the outer surface. The hub
bore and the bearing should be lubricated with water to aid the pressing
operation. DO NOT LUBRICATE WI1H OIL OR GREASE.

4.

Hbearings are of Teflon or of a:similar plastic material, make certain that the
locking set screws are removed before pressing bearings out. like graphite
bearings, plastics are not particularly strong and should, therefor, be pressed
in with an arbor or screw press with a properly fit mandreL H original bearings
were locked in, drill and tap bearings at original lock position (or.drill and tap
bearing anJ hub at new location), and install locking set screw. It is also
recommended that the O.D. of the bearings be roughed up slightlywith a file
and good grade neoprene cement be applied to the bearing prior to pressing.

5.

Wear rings can be removed by cutting the cross section with a chisel and
prying on end inward until it is loose in the bore. To install, make a mandrel
to fit the wear rings and press in with an arbor or screwpress. In an emergen~,
the wear rings could be installed by gently and evenly tapping around the' top
edge with a wood block and hammer or plastic hammer.
H impeller skirts are equipped with wear rings, first remove the locking set
screws securing the rings to the skirts. Cut the wear ring cross section with a
chisel and force off. It might be possible to knock off or use a wheel puller for
removal without requiring any cutting. Heat on the ringwill assist in removal.
To install, make a mandrel to the fit the on. of the wear rings and press on
flush with the bottom of the impeller skirts. In an emergency, these rings can
be installed as described in step 4. Drill and tap for three 1/4" - 20 UNC x 1/
4" set screws 120 degrees apart at the ring to skirt joint and install stainless
steel set screws.
H discharge nozzle seals must be replaced, make certain they are always
installed with their lips pointing down. They are used primarily to keep water
out of the enclosing tube more so that to keep the oil in the tube.

F.

COMMON CAUSE OF IMPROPER OPERATION

1.

LOW CAPACITY OR LOW PRESSURE

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2.

3.

4.

Cogged suction.

e.

Incorrect rotation.

f.

Excessively womimpeller.

g.

Insufficient submergence.

h.

Open impellers set too high.

EXCESSIVE POWER
a.

Speed to high on shaft.

b.

Improper impeller adjustment.

c.

Bad driver thrust bearing.

d.

Pump out of alignment.

e.

Shafting bent.

f.

Head coupling skirts or wear rings mis-aligned.

g.

Pumping foreign matter.

VIBRATION
a.

Bad driver thrust bearing.

b.

Pump out of alignment.

c.

Head coupling mis-aligned or out of balance.

d.

Shafting bent.

e.

Bearings badly worn or broken.

f.

Breaking suction.

WATER IN OIL TUBING

a.

Discharge nozzle relief ports clogged.

b.

Tubing joint leaking.

3.15 -103

II

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5.

c.

Shaft seal damaged.

e.

Excessivelyworn top intermediate and discharge nozzle bearings.

BREAKING SUCTION

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Page 10. 18

FIGURE

SHAFT CHECKING

DIAL INDICATOR
AND STAND

SUBSTITUTE
,-

.-_'_

-r BLOCKS

SAWING60-to90-

MADE BY

NOTCH IN

2-X -BOARD

,I
1. START

WITH

THE

-r

BLOCKS

AS CLOSE TO THE THREADS

BETWEEN V BLOCKS. STRAIGHTEN

2. MOVE "V"

BLOCKS

STRAIGHTEN

TO THE SAME RUNOUT AS ONE.

3. IF BENDING
4. REPEAT

TO POSITION

SHOWN. CHECK THE CENTER

OF THE SHAFT

WAS DONE IN STEP TWO, RETURN BLOCKS TO ORIGINAL

STEPS UNTIL

STRAIGHTENING.

AS POSSIBLE.

SHAFT

CHECK

TWO OR MORE PLACES

TO WITHIN .003 to.OO5 RUNOUT.

CHECKS

WITHIN

TOLERANCE

POSITION

IN BOTH

AND THE OVE.qHANDING

ENDS.

AND REoCHECK STEP ONE.

POSITIONS

WITHOUT

REQUIRING

ANY

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Pap Mo. 19

"A" DIAMETER
OF SHAFTING

".-

1-

1 .,-

1V.-

1 ", -

1 ,-

2.,-

2''''-

"B"DISTANCE
GRIP FROM
SHAFT

6-

8-

,,-

15-

19-

2.-

30-

36-

LOCATE ONE WRENCH DIRECTLY OVER THE OTHER WRENCH.

EaUAL

PRESSURE APPLIED TO EACH WRENCH.

ONE MAN ONLY SHOULD

THIS PROCEDURE

WILL ELIMINATE

TIGHTEN

BENDING

SHAFTING

WITH

LOADS THAT MIGHT

BEND OR KINK THE SHAFTING.

IF WRENCH

MARKS ARE FILED OFF OF Oil

LUBRICATED

SHAFTING.

WRAP A RAG AROUND

THE SH4FT

AT THE

BEARING TO KEEP FIUNGS OUT OF THE BEARING.

SHAFTING

IN W4TER LUBRICATED

PUMPS TH4T WILL BE HANDLING

WITH SPECIAL WRENCHES THAT DO NOT LEAVE WRENCH

MARKS.

CORROSIVE

WATER

SHOULD

BE TIGHTENED

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Pa&eNo. 20

FIGURE
ENCLOSED

LINESHAFT

c:

TIGHTENING

INSTRUCTIONS

MA"NOMINAL
SIZE OF TUBING
MB" DISTANCE
GRIP FROM
CENTER OF TUBE

LOCATE ONE WRENCH

.12
CHAIN

TONG

DIRECTLY

PRESSURE TO EACH WRENCH.

PROTECTIVE TUBING. WRENCHES

CAUTIONS:
ALLOWING

OVER THE OTHER WRENCH.

ONE MAN ONLY SHOULD APPLY EaUAL

THIS PROCEDURE WILL ELIMINATE

TIGHTENING

BENDING LOADS THAT MIGHT BENO OR KINK THE

SHOULD BE LOCATED ABOVE AND BELOW BEARING ENDS.

DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE

PRESSURE DUE TO THE DANGER

OF BELL-LJKE

DISTORTION

AT THE JOINT

LEAKAG.E AND MISALIGNMENT.

TUBING THREADS

SHOULD

RUN UP BY HAND OR WITH LIGHT WRENCH

CLEAN BEARING AND TUBING

THREADS

PRESSURE.

AND CHECK FOR THREAD DAMAGE.

DO NOT FORCE. IF nGHT.

A FORCED JOINT WILL SQUEeze

BEARING WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE FREEZING OR GAULDING OF THE BEARING TO THE SHAFT.

RE
THE

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Pale 10. 21

FIGURE

'0

dEAD /d.IGNHENT

CLAMP DIAL INDICATOR

ROTATE

SHAFT.

TAKE

TO DRIVE SHAFT AND

READINGS

AT EACH

BOLT HOLE AND ADJUST WEDGES UNTIL

READINGS ARETHE

SAME WITHIN .005-.

DO NOT INSTALL
PACKING AND GLAND
UNTIL HEAD HAS
BEEN AUGNED.

ITA.

WEDGES SIDEWAYSTO REMOVEAND

LOWER CORNER,

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Pale 10;22
.

..

FIGURE

PUMPS

--

WATER / PRODUCT, LUBRICATED

HEAD

GREASE FITTING
SPUT PACKING GLAND
STUDS

HANGER BOLTS
HANGER FLANGE
PACKING.
LOCK RING

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Pale 110. 23

FIGURE

LUBRICATED COLUMN

COUPLED

_10.24

WATER

".

PROOUCT..~UBRICA~ED

BOWL ASSEMBLY

A..

UNESHAFT

SHAFT COUPUNG

STEEL

PUMP SHAFT

4165.5.

BEARING

BRONZE

MAIN BEARING

STEEL

DISCHARGE

COLUMN

STEEL

0.0. THREAD

DISCHARGE

NOZZLE

48 CLASS30
CAST IRON

PLUG

CAST IRON

CAP SCREW

STEEL

DISCHARGE

TOP INTERMEDIATE

48 CLAS5-30
CAST IRON

COLLET

ST':EL

INTERMEDIATE

BRG.

BRONZE

INTERMEDIATE

BOWL

48 CLASS.3Q
CAST IRON

..

Co10C5 STEEL

BRONZE

BEARING

IMPEu.ER

BRONZE

.0

SAND COLLAR

BRONZE

SETSCREW

SUCTION CASE BRG.

BRONZE

SUCTION CASE PLUG

CAST IRON

SUCTION CASE

'8 CLASS30
CASTIRON

SUCTION PIPE

STeEL

S.S.

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FIGURE

OIL LUBRICATED HEAD

DRIVE SHAFT
OIL HOLE
HEAD
TENSION BEARING
LOCK BOLT
TENSION BOLT
TENSION GLAND
TENSION TUBE

HANGER BOLT
HANGER FLANGE
PACKING
LOCKNUT

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Pace 1Co. 26

PUMPS