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INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
80 SERIES PUMP
MODEL
84A2-B
Pump Model:
Serial Number:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE I 1
PRIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C1
STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C1
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Lines With a Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Lines Without a Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Liquid Temperature And Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Strainer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C2
Pump Vacuum Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C3
STOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C3
Cold Weather Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C3
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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80 SERIES OM00895
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp pump. The following are used to alert maintenance per-
Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely sonnel to procedures which require special atten-
install and operate your pump. Failure to do so tion, to those which could damage equipment, and
could result in personal injury or damage to the to those which could be dangerous to personnel:
pump.
This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
manual is designed to help you achieve the best
performance and longest life from your Gorman-
Rupp pump.
This pump is an 80 Series, semi-open impeller, self-
priming centrifugal model with a suction check
Immediate hazards which WILL result in
valve. The pump is designed for straight-in suction
severe personal injury or death. These
where the medium being pumped enters directly
into the impeller eye. It is designed for handling
instructions describe the procedure re-
most non-volatile, non-flammable liquids contain-
quired and the injury which will result
ing specified entrained solids. The basic material from failure to follow the procedure.
of construction for wetted parts is gray iron.
INTRODUCTION PAGE I 1
80 SERIES OM00895
SAFETY - SECTION A
Overheated pumps can cause severe Never run this pump backwards. Be cer-
burns and injuries. If overheating of the tain that rotation is correct before fully
pump occurs: engaging the pump.
1. Stop the pump immediately.
2. Ventilate the area.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool.
4. Check the temperature before
Pumps and related equipment must be in-
opening any covers, plates, stalled and operated according to all na-
gauges, or plugs. tional, local and industry standards.
5. Vent the pump slowly and cau-
tiously.
6. Refer to instructions in this manual
before restarting the pump.
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80 SERIES OM00895
INSTALLATION SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. configuration, and priming must be tailored to the
specific application. This pump is equipped with a
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this Gorman-Rupp double grease lubricated seal,
section offers only general recommendations and therefore the maximum incoming pressure must
practices required to inspect, position, and ar- be limited to 10 p.s.i.
range the pump and piping.
For further assistance, contact your Gorman-Rupp
Most of the information pertains to a standard distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.
static lift application where the pump is positioned
above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
Pump Dimensions
If installed in a flooded suction application where
the liquid is supplied to the pump under pressure, See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen-
some of the information such as mounting, line sions of this pump.
OUTLINE DRAWING
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OM00895 80 SERIES
Only operate this pump in the direction in- The pump assembly can be seriously
dicated by the arrow on the pump body damaged if the cables or chains used to lift
and on the accompanying decal. Other- and move the unit are improperly wrapped
wise, the impeller could become loosened around the pump.
from the shaft and seriously damage the
Mounting
pump. Refer to Rotation in OPERATION,
Section C. Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re- practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount-
fer to LUBRICATION in the MAINTENANCE ing is essential for proper operation.
AND REPAIR section of this manual and per-
The pump may have to be supported or shimmed
form duties as instructed.
to provide for level operation or to eliminate vibra-
e. If the pump has been stored for more than 12 tion.
months, some of the components or lubri-
cants may have exceeded their maximum SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
shelf life. These must be inspected or re-
placed to ensure maximum pump service.
Pump performance is adversely effected by in-
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric-
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your
tion losses. See the performance curve on Page
Gorman-Rupp distributor or the factory to deter-
E1 to be sure your overall application allows
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump to operate within the safe operation range.
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.
Materials
POSITIONING PUMP
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
discharge lines; however, the materials must be
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid-wall, rein-
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us-
Use lifting and moving equipment in ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom-
good repair and with adequate capacity mended.
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. Suction and dis- Line Configuration
charge hoses and piping must be re-
moved from the pump before lifting. Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as
possible to minimize friction losses. Make mini-
Lifting mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan-
tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary,
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the use the long-radius type to minimize friction loss.
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and Connections to Pump
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer-installed Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex-
equipment such as suction and discharge hoses actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into
or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed place by tightening the flange bolts and/or cou-
units. plings.
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80 SERIES OM00895
Lines near the pump must be independently sup- line, and that the openings will not permit passage
ported to avoid strain on the pump which could of solids larger than the solids handling capability
cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life, of the pump.
and increased shaft and seal wear. If hose-type
lines are used, they should have adequate support This pump is designed to handle up to 1 1/8 inch
to secure them when filled with liquid and under (28,6 mm) diameter spherical solids.
pressure.
Sealing
Gauges
Since even a slight leak will affect priming, head,
Most pumps are drilled and tapped for installing and capacity, especially when operating with a
discharge pressure and vacuum suction gauges. high suction lift, all connections in the suction line
If these gauges are desired for pumps that are not should be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an air-
tapped, drill and tap the suction and discharge tight seal. Follow the sealant manufacturers rec-
lines not less than 18 inches (457,2 mm) from the ommendations when selecting and applying the
suction and discharge ports and install the lines. pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible
Installation closer to the pump may result in erratic with the liquid being pumped.
readings.
To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim- If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it
ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as should be positioned away from the wall of the
possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the sump at a distance equal to 1-1/2 times the diame-
line must always slope upward to the pump from ter of the suction line.
the source of the liquid being pumped; if the line
slopes down to the pump at any point along the If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the
suction run, air pockets will be created. sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc-
tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into
Fittings the sump, and air entering the suction line will re-
duce pump efficiency.
Suction lines should be the same size as the pump
If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc-
inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they
tion inlet, install a baffle between the inflow and the
should be the eccentric type, and should be in-
suction inlet at a distance 1-1/2 times the diameter
stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost
of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained
to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor-
air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into
mally used in suction lines, but if a valve is used,
the suction inlet.
install it with the stem horizontal to avoid air pock-
ets.
If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,
the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency
of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
Strainers
suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis-
tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
If a strainer is furnished with the pump, be certain
suction pipe.
to use it; any spherical solids which pass through a
strainer furnished with the pump will also pass
Suction Line Positioning
through the pump itself.
If a strainer is not furnished with the pump, but is The depth of submergence of the suction line is
installed by the pump user, make certain that the critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 2 shows
total area of the openings in the strainer is at least recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc-
three or four times the cross section of the suction ity.
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OM00895 80 SERIES
Siphoning
PAGE B 4 INSTALLATION
80 SERIES OM00895
NOTE
Check Rotation, Section C, before final alignment Figure 3A. Aligning Spider Type Couplings
of the pump.
Adjusting the alignment in one direction Check parallel adjustment by laying a straightedge
may alter the alignment in another direc- across both coupling rims at the top, bottom, and
tion. check each procedure after altering side. When the straightedge rests evenly on both
halves of the coupling, the coupling is in horizontal
alignment.
parallel alignment. If the coupling is misaligned,
Coupled Drives use a feeler gauge between the coupling and the
straightedge to measure the amount of misalign-
When using couplings, the axis of the power ment.
source must be aligned to the axis of the pump
shaft in both the horizontal and vertical planes. V-Belt Drives
Most couplings require a specific gap or clearance
between the driving and the driven shafts. Refer to When using V-belt drives, the power source and
the coupling manufacturers service literature. the pump must be parallel. Use a straightedge
along the sides of the pulleys to ensure that the pul-
Align spider insert type couplings by using calipers leys are properly aligned (see Figure 3C). In drive
to measure the dimensions on the circumference systems using two or more belts, make certain that
INSTALLATION PAGE B 5
OM00895 80 SERIES
the belts are a matched set; unmatched sets will en both v-belt and bearing life. Under-tensioning
cause accelerated belt wear. will cause belt slippage. Always keep belts free
from dirt, grease, oil and other foreign material
which may cause slippage.
Tension Measurement
Do not operate the pump without the Figure 4. Belt Tension Measurement
shields and/or guards in place over the
drive shaft, belts, and/or couplings, or The ratio of deflection to belt span is 1:64 for both
other rotating parts. Exposed rotating ASA and metric units. Therefore, a belt with a span
parts can catch clothing, fingers, or of 64 inches would require a deflection of 1 inch at
tools, causing severe injury to person- the force shown on the Tables for your particular
application.
nel.
For example, if the span as measured in Figure 4 is
V-BELT TENSIONING 32 inches (813 mm), the v-belt cross-section is C,
the smallest sheave diameter is 8 inches, the pump
General Rules of Tensioning speed is 1250 RPM, and the belts are uncogged
Yy-T type, then 11.5 lbs. of force on the tensioner
For new v-belts, check the tension after 5, 20 and should show 1/2-inch (12,7 mm) of deflection.
50 hours of operation and re-tension as required
(see the following procedure for measuring belt A tension tester is available as an option from Gor-
tension). Thereafter, check and re-tension if re- man-Rupp (P/N 29513001). Other tension test-
quired monthly or at 500 hour intervals, whichever ers are available from your local belt/sheave dis-
comes first. tributor, and work on a similar principal.
Ideal v-belt tension is the lowest tension at which To use the Gorman-Rupp tensioner, measure the
the belt will not slip under peak load conditions. Do belt span as shown in Figure 4. Position the bottom
not over-tension v-belts. Over-tensioning will short- of the large O-ring on the span scale of the tension-
PAGE B 6 INSTALLATION
80 SERIES OM00895
er at the measured belt span. Set the small O-ring Read the force applied from the bottom of the small
on the deflection force scale to zero. O-ring on the deflection force scale. Compare this
force with the value shown in Table 1 or 2 and ad-
Place the tension tester squarely on the belt at the
center of the belt span. Apply force on the plunger, just the tension accordingly. Note that the tension
perpendicular to the belt span, until the bottom of for new belts is higher than that for used belts to
the large O-ring is even with the top of the next belt, allow for expected belt stretching. Do not over-ten-
or with the bottom of a straight edge laid across the sion used belts to the higher deflection forces
sheaves. shown for new belts.
INSTALLATION PAGE B 7
OM00895 80 SERIES
1000-2500 3.7 5.5 4.1 6.1 1000-2500 1.7 2.5 1.9 2.8
3.0 - 3.6 2501-4000 2.8 4.2 3.4 5.0 75 - 90 2501-4000 1.3 1.9 1.5 2.3
1000-2500 4.5 6.8 5.0 7.4 1000-2500 2.0 3.1 2.3 3.4
A,AX 3.8 - 4.8 2501-4000 3.8 5.7 4.3 6.4 A,AX 91 - 120 2501-4000 1.7 2.6 2.0 2.9
1000-2500 5.4 8.0 5.7 9.4 1000-2500 2.4 3.6 2.6 4.3
5.0 - 7.0 2501-4000 4.7 7.0 5.1 7.4 125 - 175 2501-4000 2.1 3.2 2.3 3.4
860-2500 5.3 7.9 7.1 10.5 860-2500 2.4 3.6 3.2 4.8
B,BX 4.4 - 5.6 2501-4000 4.5 6.7 7.1 9.1 B,BX 106 - 140 2501-4000 2.0 3.0 3.2 4.1
860-2500 6.3 9.4 8.5 12.6 860-2500 2.9 4.3 3.9 5.7
5.8 - 8.6 2501-4000 6.0 8.9 7.3 10.9 141 - 220 2501-4000 2.7 4.0 3.3 4.9
500-1740 11.5 17.0 14.7 21.8 500-1740 5.2 7.7 6.7 9.9
7.0 - 9.0 1741-3000 9.4 13.8 11.9 17.5 175 - 230 1741-3000 4.3 6.3 5.4 7.9
C,CX C,CX
500-1740 14.1 21.0 15.9 23.5 500-1740 6.4 9.5 7.2 10.7
9.5 - 16.0 1741-3000 12.5 18.5 14.6 21.6 231 - 400 1741-3000 5.7 8.4 6.6 9.8
3V, 1000-2500 3.6 5.1 4.2 6.2 3V, 1000-2500 1.6 2.3 1.9 2.8
3VX 2.65 - 3.65 5.6 3VX 61 - 90 2.5
2501-4000 3.0 4.4 3.8 2501-4000 1.4 2.0 1.7
1000-2500 4.9 7.3 5.3 7.9 1000-2500 2.2 3.3 2.4 3.6
4.12 - 6.90 2501-4000 4.4 6.6 4.9 7.3 91 - 175 2501-4000 2.0 3.0 2.2 3.3
5V, 7.1 - 10.9 500-1740 12.7 18.9 14.8 22.1 5V, 171 - 1275 500-1740 5.8 8.6 6.7 10.0
5VX 1741-3000 11.2 16.7 13.7 20.1 5VX 1741-3000 5.1 7.6 6.2 9.1
11.8 - 16.0 500-1740 15.5 23.4 17.1 25.5 276 - 400 500-1740 7.0 10.6 7.8 11.6
1741-3000 14.6 21.8 16.8 25.0 1741-3000 6.6 9.9 7.6 11.3
PAGE B 8 INSTALLATION
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OPERATION SECTION C
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Add liquid to the pump casing when:
1. The pump is being put into service for the
Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and
first time.
decals attached to the pump.
2. The pump has not been used for a consider-
able length of time.
3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo-
rated.
Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump
This pump is designed to handle most
will prime and reprime as necessary.
non-volatile, non-flammable liquids
containing specified entrained solids.
Do not attempt to pump liquids for
which the pump, driver and/or controls
have not been approved, or which may
After filling the pump casing, reinstall
damage the pump or endanger person-
and tighten the fill plug. Do not attempt
nel as a result of pump failure.
to operate the pump unless all connect-
ing piping is securely installed. Other-
wise, liquid in the pump forced out un-
der pressure could cause injury to per-
Pump speed and operating condition sonnel.
points must be within the continuous per- To fill the pump, remove the pump casing fill cover
formance range shown on the curve (see or fill plug in the top of the casing, and add clean
Section E, Page 1). liquid until the casing is filled. Replace the fill cover
or fill plug before operating the pump.
PRIMING STARTING
Install the pump and piping as described in IN- Consult the operations manual furnished with the
STALLATION. Make sure that the piping connec- power source.
tions are tight, and that the pump is securely
mounted. Check that the pump is properly lubri- Rotation
cated (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR). The correct direction of pump rotation is counter-
clockwise when facing the impeller. If the pump is
This pump is self-priming, but the pump should operated in the wrong direction, the impeller could
never be operated unless there is liquid in the become loosened from the shaft and seriously
pump casing. damage the pump.
Never operate this pump unless there is Only operate this pump in the direction in-
liquid in the pump casing. The pump will dicated by the arrow on the pump body
not prime when dry. Extended operation of and on the accompanying decal. Other-
a dry pump will destroy the seal assembly. wise, the impeller could become loosened
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from the shaft and seriously damage the sprinkler heads, and any other fixtures connected
pump. to the line. When the discharge line is completely
filled, adjust the throttling valve to the required flow
Consult the operating manual furnished with the rate.
power source before attempting to start the power
source.
Leakage
If an electric motor is used to drive the pump, re-
move V-belts, couplings, or otherwise disconnect No leakage should be visible at pump mating sur-
the pump from the motor before checking motor faces, or at pump connections or fittings. Keep all
rotation. Operate the motor independently while line connections and fittings tight to maintain maxi-
observing the direction of the motor shaft, or cool- mum pump efficiency.
ing fan.
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OPERATION PAGE C 3
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TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION D
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
PUMP FAILS TO Not enough liquid in casing. Add liquid to casing. See PRIMING.
PRIME Suction check valve contaminated or Clean or replace check valve.
damaged.
Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.
Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket. Check pump vacuum. Replace
leaking or worn seal or gasket.
Suction lift or discharge head too high. Check piping installation and in-
stall bypass line if needed. See
INSTALLATION.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces-
sary.
PUMP STOPS OR Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
FAILS TO DELIVER Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.
RATED FLOW OR
PRESSURE Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket. Check pump vacuum. Replace
leaking or worn seal or gasket.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces-
sary.
Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct sub-
proper level or sump too small. mergence as needed.
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PUMP STOPS OR Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts.
FAILS TO DELIVER or damaged. Check that impeller is properly
RATED FLOW OR centered and rotates freely.
PRESSURE (cont.)
Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris.
Pump speed too slow. Check driver output; check belts
or couplings for slippage.
Discharge head too high. Install bypass line.
Suction lift too high. Measure lift w/vacuum gauge. Re-
duce lift and/or friction losses in
suction line.
PUMP REQUIRES Pump speed too high. Check driver output; check that
TOO MUCH sheaves or couplings are cor-
POWER
rectly sized.
Discharge head too low. Adjust discharge valve.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.
Bearing(s) frozen. Disassemble pump and check
bearing(s).
PUMP Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.
CLOGS FRE-
QUENTLY Discharge flow too slow. Open discharge valve fully to in-
crease flow rate, and run power
source at maximum governed
speed.
Suction check valve or foot valve Clean valve.
clogged or binding.
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80 SERIES OM00895
Legend:
I = Inspect, Clean, Adjust, Repair or Replace as Necessary
C = Clean
R = Replace
* Service interval based on an intermittent duty cycle equal to approximately 4000 hours annually.
Adjust schedule as required for lower or higher duty cycles or extreme operating conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D 3
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK
OPERATING PERFORMANCE.
Based on 70_ F (21_ C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman-Rupp Company to verify per-
with minimum suction lift. Since pump installations formance or part numbers.
are seldom identical, your performance may be dif-
ference due to such factors as viscosity, specific
gravity, elevation, temperature, and impeller trim.
SECTION DRAWING
PARTS PAGE
PARTS LIST
Pump Model 84A2-B
(From S/N 818301 Up)
If your pump serial number is followed by an N", your pump is NOT a standard production model. Contact
the Gorman-Rupp Company to verify part numbers.
ITEM PART NAME PART MATL QTY ITEM PART NAME PART MATL QTY
NO. NUMBER CODE NO. NUMBER CODE
wise until it rests against the cover (see Figure 4) to tag the shims, or measure and record their thick-
prevent the grease in the cup from escaping. Re- ness for ease of reassembly.
move the grease cup and piping (11, 12, 13, 14
and 15). Seal Removal and Disassembly
Immobilize the impeller by wedging a block wood Remove the outer rotating element. Slide the seal
between the vanes. Remove the impeller caps- plate, shaft sleeve, and remaining seal parts off the
crew, lock washer and washer (41, 42 and 43). If shaft as a unit. Carefully remove the stationary and
removed, install the shaft key (28). Install a lathe rotating seal elements, packing rings and wash-
dog on the drive end of the shaft (29) with the V" ers, seal spring and spacer sleeve from the seal
notch positioned over the shaft keyway. plate.
With the impeller rotation still blocked, strike the Inspect the seal plate and replace it if cracked or
lathe dog sharply in a counterclockwise direction badly worn. Inspect the seal liner (64) for wear or
(when facing the drive end of the shaft). The impel- grooves that could cause leakage or damage to
ler may also be loosened by using a long piece of the seal packing rings. The seal liner is a press fit
heavy bar stock to pry against the arm of the lathe into the seal plate and does not normally require re-
dog in a counterclockwise direction (when facing placement. If replacement is required, see Seal
the drive end of the shaft) as shown in Figure 2. Installation.
Use caution not to damage the shaft or keyway.
When the impeller breaks loose, remove the lathe Shaft And Bearing Removal And Disassembly
dog and wood block and unscrew the impeller
from the shaft. When the pump is properly operated and main-
tained, the pedestal should not require disassem-
bly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings only
Turn
Counterclockwise when there is evidence of wear or damage.
Lathe Dog Remove the slinger ring (38) from the shaft. Re-
Setscrew move the pedestal mounting hardware from the
base. Tie and tag any shims used under the
mounting feet for leveling.
Figure 2. Loosening Impeller
Use snap ring pliers to remove the bearing retain-
Unscrew the impeller from the shaft. Use caution ing ring (25) from the pedestal bore. Remove the
when removing the impeller; tension on the seal bearing shim set (24); tie and tag the shims, or
spring will be released as the impeller is un- measure and record their thickness for ease of
screwed. reassembly.
Inspect the impeller and replace it if cracked or Loosen. but do not remove, the two machine
badly worn. Slide the impeller adjusting shims (63) screws (30) in the bearing retainer (26) and pry the
and seal washer (63) off the impeller shaft. Tie and retainer from the pedestal bore using a pair of
Press the oil seal (27) from the bearing retainer, Bearings must be kept free of all dirt and
and remove the O-ring (32) from the pedestal bore. foreign material. Failure to do so will great-
Remove the hardware (17 and 18) and slide the as- ly shorten bearing life. Do not spin dry
sembled bearing cap (36) and oil seal (37) off the bearings. This may scratch the balls or
shaft. Remove the O-ring (19) from the grove in the races and cause premature bearing fail-
bearing cap. Press the oil seal out of the bearing ure.
cap. Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough-
Place a block of wood against the drive end of the ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls. If ro-
shaft and tap the shaft and assembled bearings tation is rough or the bearing balls are discolored,
(20 and 23) out of the pedestal. replace the bearings.
After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit
inspect the bearings in place as follows. onto the shaft and a snug slip fit into the pedestal.
Replace the bearings, shaft, or pedestal if the
proper bearing fit is not achieved.
Install the slinger ring (38) and shaft key (28). Install
any leveling shims used under the pedestal feet.
gency, carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh if there are nicks or cuts on either end. If any com-
cleaning solvent and allow to dry thoroughly. ponents are worn, replace the complete seal;
never mix old and new seal parts.
Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent
damage. Be careful not to contaminate precision If a replacement seal is being used, remove it from
finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces can the container and inspect the precision finished
shorten seal life. If necessary, clean the faces with a faces to ensure that they are free of any foreign
non-oil based solvent and a clean, lint-free tissue. matter.
Wipe lightly in a concentric pattern to avoid
scratching the faces. To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the seal
liner (64) with water or a very small amount of oil,
Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring, and apply a drop of light lubricating oil on the fin-
grooves, and other damage that might cause leak- ished faces. Assemble the seal as follows, (see Fig-
age. Clean and polish the shaft sleeve, or replace it ure 3).
SEAL LINER
SEAL PLATE
SPRING
ROTATING
ELEMENT
IMPELLER
STATIONARY
WASHERS
IMPELLER
SHAFT
IMPELLER
SHIMS SPACER
SLEEVE
SPACER
WASHER
ROTATING
ELEMENT
STATIONARY STATIONARY
SEAT PACKING RINGS SEAT
Before installing the seal, lubricate the seal liner the shaft until tight. Make sure the seal spring seats
with water or a very small amount of oil, and apply squarely over the step on the back of the impeller.
a drop of light lubricating oil on the finished faces.
The clearance between the back of the impeller
Slide the seal plate assembly over the impeller and the seal plate should be between 0.010 and
shaft and temporarily secure the seal plate to the 0.020 inch (0,25 to 0,51 mm). Measure this clear-
pedestal (22) using two capscrews and nuts ance and add or remove shims from the impeller
(1/213 UNC x 11/2 inches long, not supplied). adjusting shim set until the correct clearance is
achieved.
Slide the inboard rotating element into the lubri-
cated seal liner with the chamfered side toward the Pump Casing and Wear Plate Installation
shaft sholder.
If the wear plate assembly (44) was removed,
Subassemble the inboard stationary seat, packing install the new wear plate in the pump casing and
ring and stationary washer. Press this unit into the secure it with the hardware (45 and 46).
lubricated seal liner until the seal faces contact. A
push tube cut from a length of plastic pipe would Remove the two capscrews temporarily securing
aid this installation. The I.D. of the tube should be the seal plate to the pedestal. Install a new set of
approximately the same size as the I.D. of the seal casing gaskets (9) and slide the pump casing over
spring. the impeller and against the gaskets. The clear-
ance between the face of the impeller and the wear
Slide the spacer sleeve onto the shaft until it seats plate should be between .008 and .015 inch (0,20
against the inboard rotating element and install the to 0,38 mm). Remove gaskets from the gasket set
seal spring. until the correct clearance is achieved. Secure the
pump casing to the seal plate and pedestal with
Subassemble the outboard stationary seat, pack- the nuts (40).
ing ring and stationary washer. Press this unit into
the lubricated seal liner. Install the outboard rotat- Suction Check Valve Installation
ing element with the chamfered side toward the
impeller. Install the spacer washer (62). Inspect the check valve components and replace
them as required. Subassemble the check valve
Lubricate the seal assembly as indicated in LU- weights (58 and 59) and gasket (60) using the at-
BRICATION after the impeller has been installed. taching hardware (56 and 57).
Before starting the pump, fill the pump casing with LUBRICATION
clean liquid. Apply Never-Seez" or equivalent
compound to the fill plug (8). Reinstall and tighten Seal Assembly
the fill plug.
Fill the grease cup (11) through the grease fitting
Refer to OPERATION, Section C, before putting with No. 2 lithium base grease until grease es-
the pump back into service. capes from the relief hole. Turn the grease cup arm
counterclockwise until it is at the top of the stem;
this will release the spring to apply grease to the
seal (see Figure 4).
GREASE
FITTING
CROSS
ARM
RELIEF
HOLE
Bearings
The pedestal was fully lubricated when shipped
from the factory. Check the oil level regularly
Monitor the condition of the bearing lubri-
through the sight gauge (33) and maintain it at the
cant regularly for evidence of rust or mois-
middle of the gauge. When lubrication is required, ture condensation. This is especially im-
add SAE No. 30 non-detergent oil through the hole portant in areas where variable hot and
for the air vent (21). Do not over-lubricate. Over-lu- cold temperatures are common.
brication can cause the bearings to over-heat, re- For cold weather operation, consult the factory or a
sulting in premature bearing failure. lubricant supplier for the recommended grade of
oil.