1250E & 1500E Electric Pump
Operating Manual
CP/MAN-PRD-1215E REV. 02 EFF. DATE: 12/15/12 Page 11 of 13
NOTE: If the packing is being adjusted while the pump is running, the pump will typically not
stall no matter how much the packing nut is tightened. Care must thus be taken not to
apply too much pressure when adjusting the packing nut, as this will reduce packing
life.
12. PACKING REPLACEMENT
Follow the steps below to change the packing.
NOTE: The 1/8”, 1/4”, and 3/8” plunger sizes on the Series 1250 and the ½” and ¾” plunger
sizes on the Series 1500 require a metal adapter sleeve in the packing gland. When
removing the packing, this sleeve should also be removed and cleaned. It is important
to remember to re-install the sleeve.
NOTE: The 1/8” plunger size on the Series 1250 and the ½” and ¾” plunger sizes on the
Series 1500 require an O-ring and a backup ring. The 1/8” plunger size also requires
a snap ring.
NOTE: If your early model 1/8” Series 1250 does not have a sleeve that contains the packing
inside, and/or if it does not contain a backup ring, O-ring, and snap ring, please
contact CheckPoint to obtain the updated parts.
12.1. Shut off power to the pump.
12.2. Close the block valves on the chemical supply and discharge.
12.3. Disconnect the chemical supply from the pump at the suction check valve, and disconnect the
discharge line from the discharge check.
12.4. Remove the chemical head by removing the two head bolts and then separating the head
component from the body of the pump.
12.5. Unscrew and remove the packing nut, using 1/4” tubing or a packing nut tool. A packing nut tool is
available at no charge from CheckPoint. For all sizes other than 1/8”, proceed to step 12.7.
12.6. For 1/8” plunger model, remove the internal snap ring from its groove. It is located on top of the
sleeve just below where the internal packing nut threads end.
12.7. Remove the Inspection/Cleanout Plug from the head.
12.8. Using the access hole where the Inspection/Cleanout Plug was, push out the packing and sleeve
with a punch or screwdriver. For the 3/8” Series 1250 head, proceed to step 12.10. For ½” Series
1250 head and the 1” Series 1500 head, proceed to step 12.11.
12.9. Remove the packing from the sleeve, along with the O-ring and backup ring on the small outside
diameter of the sleeve. Clean the sleeve and lightly grease it, then install the new O-ring and
backup ring supplied with your new packing. If you cannot locate these parts, please contact
CheckPoint for replacements. Your 1/8” pump may leak chemical without replacing these
components whenever you replace the packing.
12.10. Replace the metal sleeve.
12.11. Examine the new set of packing closely and ensure, prior to installation, that it is oriented properly
according to Figure 4. Your packing will be similar to the cross sectional view shown.