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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1 General
These Instructions must always be kept
close to the product's operating location or
directly with the product.
Flowserve products are designed, developed and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The unit is produced with great
care and commitment to continuous quality control,
utilising sophisticated quality techniques and safety
requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality
improvement and being at service for any further
information about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization with the product and its permitted
use. Operating the product in compliance with
these instructions is important to help ensure
reliability in service and avoid risks. The
instructions may not take into account local
regulations; ensure such regulations are observed
by all, including those installing the product.
Always coordinate repair activity with operations
personnel, and follow all plant safety requirements
and applicable safety and health laws and
regulations.
These instructions must be read prior to
installing, operating, using and maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The
equipment must not be put into service until all
the conditions relating to safety, noted in the
instructions, have been met. Failure to follow
and apply the present user instructions is
considered to be misuse. Personal injury,
product damage, delay or failure caused by
misuse are not covered by the Flowserve
warranty.
1.2 CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and
equipment put into service within certain regions of
the world shall conform with the applicable CE
Marking Directives covering Machinery and, where
applicable, Low Voltage Equipment,
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Pressure
Equipment Directive (PED) and Equipment for
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX).
Where applicable, the Directives and any additional
Approvals, cover important safety aspects relating to
machinery and equipment and the satisfactory
provision of technical documents and safety
instructions. Where applicable this document
incorporates information relevant to these Directives
and Approvals.
To confirm the Approvals applying and if the product
is CE marked, check the serial number plate
markings and the Certification. (See section 9,
Certification.)
1.3 Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is
believed to be complete and reliable. However,
in spite of all of the efforts of Flowserve
Corporation to provide comprehensive
instructions, good engineering and safety
practice should always be used.
Flowserve manufactures products to exacting
International Quality Management System Standards
as certified and audited by external Quality Assurance
organisations. Genuine parts and accessories have
been designed, tested and incorporated into the
products to help ensure their continued product
quality and performance in use. As Flowserve cannot
test parts and accessories sourced from other
vendors the incorrect incorporation of such parts and
accessories may adversely affect the performance
and safety features of the products. The failure to
properly select, install or use authorised Flowserve
parts and accessories is considered to be misuse.
Damage or failure caused by misuse is not covered
by the Flowserve warranty. In addition, any
modification of Flowserve products or removal of
original components may impair the safety of these
products in their use.
1.4 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior permission of Flowserve.
1.5 Duty conditions
This product has been selected to meet the
specifications of your purchaser order. The
acknowledgement of these conditions has been
sent separately to the Purchaser. A copy should be
kept with these instructions.
The product must not be operated beyond
the parameters specified for the application. If
there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
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product for the application intended, contact
Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial
number.
If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature or duty) it is requested that the user
seeks the written agreement of Flowserve before start
up.
1.6 Safety
1.6.1 Summary of safety markings
These User Instructions contain specific safety
markings where non-observance of an instruction
would cause hazards. The specific safety markings
are:
This symbol indicates electrical
safety instructions where non-compliance will
involve a high risk to personal safety or the loss of
life.
This symbol indicates safety instructions
where non-compliance would affect personal safety
and could result in loss of life.
This symbol indicates “hazardous and toxic
fluid” safety instructions where non-compliance
would affect personal safety and could result in loss
of life.
This symbol indicates safety
instructions where non-compliance will involve some
risk to safe operation and personal safety and would
damage the equipment or property.
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere
zone marking according to ATEX. It is used in
safety instructions where non-compliance in the
hazardous area would cause the risk of an
explosion.
This symbol is used in safety instructions to
remind not to rub non-metallic surfaces with a dry cloth; ensure the cloth is damp. It is used in safety
instructions where non-compliance in the
hazardous area would cause the risk of an
explosion.
This sign is not a safety symbol but
indicates an important instruction in the assembly
process.
1.6.2 Personnel qualification and training
All personnel involved in the operation, installation,
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be
qualified to carry out the work involved. If the
personnel in question do not already possess the
necessary knowledge and skill, appropriate training
and instruction must be provided. If required the
operator may commission the
manufacturer/supplier to provide applicable
training.
Always coordinate repair activity with operations
and health and safety personnel, and follow all
plant safety requirements and applicable safety and
health laws and regulations.
1.6.3 Safety action
This is a summary of conditions and actions to
help prevent injury to personnel and damage to
the environment and to equipment. For
products used in potentially explosive
atmospheres section 1.6.4 also applies.
NEVER DO MAINTENANCE WORK
WHEN THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO POWER
GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE
THE UNIT IS OPERATIONAL
DRAIN THE UNIT AND ISOLATE
PIPEWORK BEFORE DISMANTLING THE UNIT
The appropriate safety precautions should be taken
where the pumped liquids are hazardous.
FLUORO-ELASTOMERS (When fitted.)
When a unit has experienced temperatures over
250 ºC (482 ºF), partial decomposition of fluoro-
elastomers (example: Viton) will occur. In this
condition these are extremely dangerous and skin
contact must be avoided.
HANDLING COMPONENTS
Many precision parts have sharp corners and the
wearing of appropriate safety gloves and
equipment is required when handling these
components. To lift heavy pieces above 25 kg (55
lb) use a crane appropriate for the mass and in
accordance with current local regulations.
THERMAL SHOCK
Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid
within the unit can cause thermal shock, which can
result in damage or breakage of components and
should be avoided.
HOT (and cold) PARTS
If hot or freezing components or auxiliary heating
supplies can present a danger to operators and
persons entering the immediate area action must
be taken to avoid accidental contact. If complete
protection is not possible, the machine access must
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be limited to maintenance staff only, with clear
visual warnings and indicators to those entering the
immediate area. Note: bearing housings must not
be insulated and drive motors and bearings may be
hot.
If the temperature is greater than 80 ºC (175 ºF)
or below -5 ºC (23 ºF) in a restricted zone, or
exceeds local regulations, action as above shall
be taken.
HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS
When the pump is handling hazardous liquids care
must be taken to avoid exposure to the liquid by
appropriate siting of the pump, limiting personnel
access and by operator training. If the liquid is
flammable and/or explosive, strict safety procedures
must be applied.
ENSURE CORRECT
LUBRICATION
(See section 5, Commissioning, startup, operation and shutdown.)
1.6.4 Products used in potentially explosive
atmospheres
Measures are required to:
• Avoid excess temperature
• Prevent build up of explosive mixtures
• Prevent the generation of sparks
• Prevent leakages
• Maintain the unit to avoid hazard
The following instructions for pump units when
installed in potentially explosive atmospheres must be
followed to help ensure explosion protection. For
ATEX, both electrical and non-electrical equipment
must meet the requirements of European Directive
94/9/EC. Always observe the regional legal Ex
requirements eg Ex electrical items outside the EU
may be required certified to other than ATEX eg
IECEx, UL.
1.6.4.1 Scope of compliance
Use equipment only in the zone for which it is
appropriate. Always check that the driver, drive
coupling assembly, seal and pump equipment are
suitably rated and/or certified for the classification of
the specific atmosphere in which they are to be
installed.
Where Flowserve has supplied only the bare shaft
pump unit, the Ex rating applies only to the pump
unit. The party responsible for assembling the ATEX
pump set shall select the coupling, driver and any
additional equipment, with the necessary CE
Certificate/ Declaration of Conformity establishing it
is suitable for the area in which it is to be installed.
The output from a variable frequency drive (VFD) can
cause additional heating affects in the motor and so,
for pumps sets with a VFD, the ATEX Certification for
the motor must state that it is covers the situation
where electrical supply is from the VFD. This particular
requirement still applies even if the VFD is in a safe
area.
1.6.4.2 Marking
An example of ATEX equipment marking is shown
below. The actual classification of the pump unit
will be engraved on the nameplate.
II 2 GD c IIC 135 ºC (T4)
Equipment Group
I = Mining
II = Non-mining
Category
2 or M2 = high level protection
3 = normal level of protection
Gas and/or dust
G = Gas
D = Dust
c = Constructional safety
(in accordance with EN13463-5)
Gas Group
IIA – Propane (typical)
IIB – Ethylene (typical)
IIC – Hydrogen (typical)
Maximum surface temperature (Temperature
Class)
(see section 1.6.4.3.)
1.6.4.3 Avoiding excessive surface
temperatures
ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT
TEMPERATURE CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR THE
HAZARD ZONE
Units have a temperature class as stated in the
ATEX Ex rating on the nameplate. These are
based on a maximum ambient of 40 ºC (104 ºF);
refer to Flowserve for higher ambient temperatures.
The surface temperature on the unit is influenced
by the temperature of the liquid handled. The
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Temperature class
maximum permissible liquid temperature depends
on the temperature class and must not exceed the
values in the table that follows.
to EN13463-1
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
* The table only takes the ATEX temperature class into consideration.
Unit design or material, as well as component design or material,
may further limit the maximum working temperature of the liquid.
Maximum surface
temperature permitted
85 °C (185 °F)
100 °C (212 °F)
135 °C (275 °F)
200 °C (392 °F)
300 °C (572 °F)
450 °C (842 °F)
Temperature limit of
liquid handled *
65 °C (149 °F) *
80 °C (176 °F) *
115 °C (239 °F)
180 °C (356 °F)
275 °C (527 °F)
400 °C (752 °F)
The temperature rise at the seals and bearings and
due to the minimum permitted flow rate is taken
into account in the temperatures stated.
The responsibility for compliance with the
specified maximum liquid temperature is with
the plant operator.
Temperature classification “Tx” is used when the
liquid temperature varies and the unit could be
installed in different hazarous atmospheres. In this
case the user is responsible for ensuring that the
unit surface temperature does not exceed that
permitted in the particular hazardous atmosphere.
If an explosive atmosphere exists during the
installation, do not attempt to check the direction of
rotation by starting the unit unfilled. Even a short
run time may give a high temperature resulting
from contact between rotating and stationary
components.
Avoid mechanical, hydraulic or electrical overload
by using motor overload trips, temperature monitor
or a power monitor and make routine vibration
monitoring checks.
In dirty or dusty environments, make regular
checks and remove dirt from areas around close
clearances, bearing housings and motors.
1.6.4.4 Preventing the build up of explosive
mixtures
ENSURE THE UNIT IS PROPERLY FILLED
AND VENTED AND DOES NOT RUN DRY
It is essential to make sure that seal chambers,
auxiliary shaft seal systems and any heating and
cooling systems are properly filled.
1.6.4.5 Preventing sparks
To prevent a potential hazard from
mechanical contact, the coupling guard must be
non-sparking.
To avoid the potential hazard from random induced
current generating a spark, the baseplate must be
properly grounded.
Avoid electrostatic charge: do not rub non-
metallic surfaces with a dry cloth; ensure cloth is
damp.
For ATEX applications the coupling must be selected
to comply with 94/9/EC. Correct coupling alignment
must be maintained.
Additional requirement for metallic pumps on
non-metallic baseplates
When metallic components are fitted on a nonmetallic base they must be individually earthed.
1.6.4.6 Preventing leakage
Bursting of liquid containing parts due to freezing
must be avoided by draining or protecting the unit
and ancillary systems.
Where there is the potential hazard of a loss of a
seal barrier fluid or external flush, the fluid must be
monitored.
If leakage of liquid to atmosphere can result in a
hazard, install a liquid detection device.
1.6.4.7 Maintenance to avoid the hazard
CORRECT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED
TO AVOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHICH GIVE
A RISK OF EXPLOSION
The responsibility for compliance with
maintenance instructions is with the plant
operator.
To avoid potential explosion hazards during
maintenance, the tools, cleaning and painting
materials used must not give rise to sparking or
adversely affect the ambient conditions. Where
there is a risk from such tools or materials,
maintenance must be conducted in a safe area.
It is recommended that a maintenance plan and
schedule is adopted. (See section 6,
Maintenance.)
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2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
2.1 Consignment receipt and
unpacking
Immediately after receipt of the equipment it must
be checked against the delivery/shipping
documents for its completeness and that there has
been no damage in transportation. Any shortage
and/or damage must be reported immediately to
Flowserve Pump Division and must be received in
writing within one month of receipt of the
equipment. Later claims cannot be accepted.
Check any crate, boxes or wrappings for any
accessories or spare parts that may be packed
separately with the equipment or attached to side
walls of the box or equipment.
Each product has a unique serial number. Check
that this number corresponds with that advised and
always quote this number in correspondence as
well as when ordering spare parts or further
accessories.
2.2 Handling
Boxes, crates, pallets or cartons may be unloaded
using fork lift vehicles or slings dependent on their
size and construction.
2.3 Lifting
A crane must be used for all pump sets and
components in excess of 25 kg (55 lb.). Fully
trained personnel must carry out lifting, in
accordance with local regulations.
Before lifting the driver alone, refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
2.4 Storage
Store the unit in a clean, dry
location away from vibration. Leave protective
covers and plugs in place to keep dirt and other
foreign material out of the unit. Turn shaft at
intervals to prevent brinelling of the bearings and
the seal faces, if fitted, from sticking.
The unit may be stored as above for up to 6
months. Consult Flowserve for preservative
actions when a longer storage period is needed.
2.5 Recycling and end of product life
At the end of the service life of the product or its
parts, the relevant materials and parts should be
recycled or disposed of using an environmentally
acceptable method and local requirements. If the
product contains substances that are harmful to the
environment, these should be removed and
disposed of in accordance with current regulations.
This also includes the liquids and/or gases that
may be used in the "seal system" or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances are
disposed of safely and that the correct personal
protective equipment is used. The safety
specifications must be in accordance with the
current regulations at all times.
3 DESCRIPTION
3.1 Configurations
These instructions cover only rolling element type
bearing thrust pots, without fan cooling, with
different rolling element bearing sizes available as
shown in the drawings. (See section 8.)
Thrust bearing pots are designed for vertical
centrifugal pumps driven by solid shaft electric
motor which have very limited capacity for taking
the pump vertical thrusts without a thrust bearing
pot fitted to the pump.
Installation is between the pump discharge head
and the motor/pump coupling. Sufficient room
should be provided between the pump discharge
head and the driver, normally by a driver stool, to
allow the necessary span for the installation of the
thrust bearing pot and the pump/motor coupling.
Pump hydraulic thrusts, producing energy, are not
transmitted to the pump foundation but are
converted into heat that is absorbed by the
lubrication oil for the bearings.
3.2 Name nomenclature
The thrust bearing pot size will be on the General
Arrangement drawing for the pump.
3.3 Design of major parts
3.3.1 Bearing housing
The bearing housing [3200] allows the installation
in the pump and takes the bearings themselves. It
acts as the sump for the lubrication oil for the
bearings and the larger sizes incorporate an
integral water cooling jacket that must be used to
allow adequate cooling of the bearings lubrication
oil where fitted with a cooling jacket. The bearing
housing incorporates ports to allow the internal
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Load capacity
Max. torque
Dynamic (C)
Static (C
0
)
kN
(lbf (x1 000))
rpm mm (in.)
kNm (
lbf•ft (x
1 000))
kN
recirculation of the oil lubrication and includes an oil
level gage to check the lubricant oil level.
3.3.2 Bearings
The bearings [3010 and 3011] are hydrodynamic
rolling element type ball or roller bearings sized to
absorb the pump vertical thrust and pump rotor
weight from the centering sleeve [2470].
The thrust bearing [3010] absorbs the pump
hydraulic down thrust and the pump rotor weight.
The line bearing [3011] guides the rotating
components and absorbs the pump up-thrust
produced at start-up in most vertical pumps.
3.3.3 Centering sleeve
The centering sleeve [2470] connects mechanically
with an axial setting adjusting nut [2909], the pump
rotor and the bearings.
3.4 Performance and operating limits
3.4.1 Load capacity
Size Description
3.3.4 Bearing cover
The Bearing cover [3260] and upper bearing
housing [3210] provide sealing to the bearing
housing [3200] against the atmosphere.
It incorporates the oil filling connection and holds
the line bearing [3011] in position.
3.3.5 Thrust axial setting adjusting nut
The axial setting control adjusting nut [2909]
connects mechanically with the centering sleeve
[2470], the pump rotor and the bearings. This
allows control of the pump rotor axial regulation
play.
3.3.6 Accessories
Accessories may be fitted when specified.
Fan cooling is not available for these designs of
thrust bearing pot as a default; available designs
for special requirements or applications must be
consulted with Flowserve representative.
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3.4.3 Down-thrust ratings
3.4.3.1 7000s and 7000s + 6000s series
Axial load (kN)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8001600240032004000480056006400
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
Axial load (kN)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
5001000150020002500300035004000
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
Axial load (kN)
50
40
30
20
10
0
60012001800240030003600
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
Axial load (kN)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
50010001500200025003000
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
7211B (C = 46.2kN)
7218B (C = 106kN)
7318B (C = 156kN)
7322B (C = 225kN)
lbf (x1 000)
Speed (rpm)
lbf (x1000)
Speed (rpm)
lbf x1 000
Speed (rpm)
(lbf (x1 000))
Speed (rpm)
3.4.3.2 29000s + 22000s series
Axial load (kN)
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
200
150
100
50
0
20040060080010001200 140016001800
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
Axial load (kN)
250
200
150
100
50
0
2004006008001000120014001600
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
29417 (C = 633kN)
29420 (C = 863kN)
Axial load (kN)
300
10
8
6
4
2
0
250
200
150
100
50
0
20040060080010001200
8k16k25k50k(Hours L10 life)
29424 (C = 1 170kN)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
(lbf x1 000)
Speed (rpm)
(lbf ( x1 000))
Speed (rpm)
(lbf x1 000)
Speed (rpm)
40
30
20
10
0
50
40
30
20
10
0
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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4 INSTALLATION
Equipment operated in hazardous locations
must comply with the relevant explosion protection
regulations. See section 1.6.4, Products used in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
4.1 Thrust bearing pot installation
Pots are either delivered to the customer fully
assembled except for the oil/cooling piping
extension, or pre-installed in the pump.
Before installation remove all items from the pump
discharge head.
a) Remove any debris and thoroughly clean the
surface receiving the pot with solvent. Apply a
thin film of mineral oil to the surface.
b) Remove the screws [6570.2] from the pot, the
adjusting nut [2909] and the oil flinger, oil
thrower [2540].
c) Remove the key [6700.1] from the pump shaft.
Thoroughly clean, with solvent if necessary, the
exposed surface of the shaft and apply a thin
film of mineral oil to it.
d) Install the pot and the rest of the assembly in
the pump. Take care not to damage the pump
shaft during the pot installation and to properly
match the alignment fits of the pump and pot.
e) Rotate the pot assembly on its receiving
surface to match up the holding holes.
f) Install the key [6700.1]. The keyway position is
reached by turning the centering sleeve [2470].
g) Re-install the pot holding bolts.
h) Re-install the oil flinger, oil thrower [2540].
i) Re-install the adjusting nut [2909].
j) Regulate the pump rotor axial play by turning,
as necessary, the adjusting nut [2909].
k) Re-install the screws [6570.2].
l) Re-install the items removed from the
discharge head and the pot piping extensions.
Use Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal the piping extensions, where
customer practices permit PTFE based pipe
sealants or PTFE tape these can also be
utilized.
m) Fill the pot with lubricant up to the required
level. Open the vent plug [6521] while filling.
4.2 Optional Bearing Gard™
installation
4.2.1 Preparation before installation
a) Remove the oil seal from the housing.
b) Check to ensure the housing bore is free from
contaminants, nicks and burrs or sharp edges.
c) Check the shaft and remove any burrs or sharp
edges on the shaft keyway and trademark
stamps on the shaft.
d) Thoroughly clean the shaft and housing bore.
e) Concentricity of the housing bore to the shaft is
to be maintained within 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
TIR.
4.2.2 Bearing Gard™ installation
a) Do not disassemble the Bearing Gard™
[4330.2]: it is designed to be installed as a unit.
b) Lubricate the O-rings, the shaft and housing
bore with the lubricant provided.
c) Align the Bearing Gard™ [4330.2] in the
housing so the drain slot is located on the
bottom.
d) Install the Bearing Gard™ [4330.2].
Original-style Bearing Gard™ and Metallic
Bearing Gard™ ll. Use an arbour press to
push on the outer portion of the stator. Do not
use a hammer.
Non-metallic Bearing Gard™ ll. Install using
hand pressure only.
For 7000s and 7000s + 6000s series
the oil level is the centre of the oil level sight
glass; for 29000s + 22000s series the oil level
is indicated in the sectional drawing.
n) Check the oil level before operation. Also,
when specified, check that the piping system is
ready to provide proper cooling to the pot.
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4.3.2 Lifeseal™ installation
Non-metallic Bearing Gard™ ll
e) During installation, simply discard any O-ring
material pinched or sheared by the bore. Make
sure the face is perpendicular to the shaft.
f) Once a Bearing Gard™ is in place you may
remove and plug the bearing housing vent.
Bearing Gard™ is self-venting and will not
allow pressure build up in the housing.
Plugging the bearing housing vent will reduce
the entry of contamination into the housing.
g) Refill the bearing housing to the correct oil
level.
4.2.3 General tolerance information
Shaft tolerance: ± 0.05 mm (± 0.002 in.)
Axial run-out: ± 0.075 mm (± 0.003 in.)
Bore tolerance: ± 0.025 mm (± 0.001 in.)
Radial run-out: ± 0.13 mm (± 0.005 in.)
4.3 Optional Lifeseal™ installation
4.3.1 Preparation before installation
a) Check to ensure the housing bore is free from
contaminants, nicks and burrs or sharp edges.
b) Check the shaft and remove any burrs or sharp
edges that may damage the rotary O-ring as
the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] slides over the shaft.
c) Concentricity of the housing bore to the shaft is
to be maintained within 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
T.I.R.
a) Using the water-soluble lubricant provided,
lubricate the stationary unit outside diameter
O-ring and the rotary unit inside diameter Oring.
b) Slide the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] along the shaft
and evenly press the unit into the housing bore
until the shoulder on the stationary unit bottoms
out on the face of the housing. During
installation, simply discard any O-ring material
pinched or sheared by the bore. Make sure the
face is perpendicular to the shaft.
c) Evenly tighten the six set screws in the rotary
unit to secure the seal to the shaft.
d) Remove the bronze setting clips and clip bolts
from the Lifeseal™ [4330.1].
4.3.3 General tolerance information
Shaft tolerance: ± 0.05 mm (± 0.002 in.)
Axial run-out: ± 0.075 mm (± 0.003 in.)
Bore tolerance: ± 0.025 mm (± 0.001 in.)
Radial run-out: ± 0.13 mm (± 0.005 in.)
4.4 Thrust bearing pot installation
with optional Bearing
Gard™/Lifeseal™ sealing
Pots are either delivered to the customer fully
assembled except for the oil/cooling piping
extension, or pre-installed in the pump.
Before installation remove all items from the pump
discharge head.
a) Remove any debris and thoroughly clean the
surface receiving the pot and the exposed
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surfaces of the shaft with solvent. Check to
ensure the shaft is free from contaminants,
nicks and burrs, or any sharp edges. If
necessary remove them.
b) Remove the screws [6570.2] from the pot and
remove the adjusting nut [2909].
c) Remove the key [6700.1] from the pump shaft.
d) Apply a thin film of mineral oil to the shaft
exposed area and the pot mounting surface.
e) Rest the pot assembly in the pump taking
special care not to damage the pump shaft, the
Lifeseal™ [4330.1] and the Bearing Gard™
[4330.2] during the pot installation and to
properly match the pump and pot alignment
fits.
f) Rotate the pot assembly on its receiving
surface to match up the holding holes.
g) Install the key [6700.1]. The keyway position is
reached by turning the centering sleeve [2470].
h) Re-install the pot holding bolts.
i) Re-install the adjusting nut [2909].
j) Regulate the pump rotor axial play by turning
the adjusting nut [2909] as necessary.
k) Re-install the screws [6570.2].
l) Tighten the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] rotary unit set
screws and remove the setting clips and bolts.
(See section 4.3.2, Lifeseal™ installation.)
m) Re-install the items removed from the
discharge head and the pot piping extension.
Use Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal the piping extensions, where
customer practices permit PTFE based pipe
sealants or PTFE tape these can also be
utilized..
n) Fill the pot with lubricant up to the required
level.
on the axial hydraulic thrust or force that tends to
elongate the shaft. It is also dependent on the
shaft diameter. The adjustment figure is indicated
in the pump User Instruction manual.
Adjustment is performed, once the pump and motor
are completely installed, by tightening or loosening
the adjusting nuts [2909] of the thrust bearing pot.
Further adjustment details are provided in the
pump User Instruction manual. Also refer to the
lubrication table in section 5.1.
4.6 Lubrication and cooling
requirements
Refer to the lubrication chart in section 5.2.
4.7 Motor stand and flexible coupling
After the thrust pot installation, install the motor
stand, the flexible coupling and the driver.
5 COMMISSIONING, START-UP,
OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN
These operations must be carried
out by fully qualified personnel.
5.1 Pre-commissioning procedure
5.1.1 Lubrication
Determine the mode of lubrication of the unit, eg
grease, oil, product lubrication etc.
For oil lubricated units, fill the bearing
housing with correct grade of oil to the correct level, ie
sight glass or constant level oiler bottle.
For 7000s and 7000s + 6000s series
the oil level is the centre of the oil level sight
glass; for 29000s + 22000s series the oil level
is indicated in the sectional drawing.
o) Check the oil level before operation. Also,
when specified, check that the piping system is
ready to provide proper cooling to the pot
4.5 Pump vertical axial play
adjustment
The pump vertical axial play adjustment depends
on the length of the shaft, which, in turn, depends
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When fitted with a constant level oiler, the bearing
housing should be filled by unscrewing or hinging
back the transparent bottle and filling the bottle with
oil.
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• For oil changes a dewaxed mineral oil with anti-oxidants, corrosion protection and anti-foaming additives should be used.
• The first oil change should be after 100 hours operation. Subsequent oil changes after every 2 000 hours operation.
• Oil consumption is negligible.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 General
It is the plant operator's responsibility to
ensure that all maintenance, inspection and
assembly work is carried out by authorized and
qualified personnel who have adequately
familiarized themselves with the subject matter by
studying this manual in detail. (See also section
1.6.)
Any work on the machine must be performed when
it is at a standstill
On completion of work all guards and safety
devices must be re-installed and made operative
again.
Before restarting the machine, the relevant
instructions listed in section 5, Commissioning, start up, operation and shut down must be
observed.
Oil and grease leaks may make the ground
slippery. Machine maintenance must always
begin and finish by cleaning the ground and the
exterior of the machine.
If platforms, stairs and guard rails are required for
maintenance, they must be placed for easy access
to areas where maintenance and inspection are to
be carried out. The positioning of these
accessories must not limit access or hinder the
lifting of the part to be serviced.
When air or compressed inert gas is used in the
maintenance process, the operator and anyone in
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the vicinity must be careful and have the
appropriate protection.
Do not spray air or compressed inert gas on skin.
Do not direct an air or gas jet towards other people.
Never use air or compressed inert gas to clean
clothes.
Before working on the unit, take measures to
prevent an uncontrolled start. Put a warning board
on the starting device with the words:
"Machine under repair: do not start".
With electric drive equipment, lock the main switch
open and withdraw any fuses. Put a warning board
on the fuse box or main switch with the words:
"Machine under repair: do not connect".
Never clean equipment with inflammable solvents
or carbon tetrachloride. Protect yourself against
toxic fumes when using cleaning agents.
6.2 Maintenance schedule
It is recommended that a maintenance plan
and schedule is adopted, in line with these User
Instructions, to include the following:
a) Any auxiliary systems installed must be
monitored, if necessary, to ensure they function
correctly.
b) Check for any leaks from gaskets and seals.
c) Check bearing lubricant level, and if the hours
run show a lubricant change is required.
d) Check vibration, noise level and surface
temperature at the bearings to confirm
satisfactory operation.
e) Check dirt and dust is removed from areas
around close clearances, bearing housings and
motors.
f) Check coupling alignment and re-align if
necessary.
Our specialist service personnel can help with
preventative maintenance records and provide
condition monitoring for temperature and vibration
to identify the onset of potential problems.
If any problems are found the following sequence
of actions should take place:
a) Refer to section 7, Faults; causes and
remedies, for fault diagnosis.
b) Ensure equipment complies with the
recommendations in this manual.
c) Contact Flowserve if the problem persists.
6.2.1 Routine inspection (daily/weekly)
The following checks should be
made and the appropriate action taken to remedy
any deviations:
a) Check operating behaviour. Ensure noise,
vibration and bearing temperatures are normal
b) Check the level and condition of oil lubricant.
c) Check any auxiliary supplies eg.
heating/cooling, if fitted, are functioning
correctly.
Refer to the manuals of any associated
equipment for routine checks needed.
6.2.2 Periodic inspection (six monthly)
a) The coupling should be checked for correct
alignment and worn driving elements.
Refer to the manuals of any associated
equipment for periodic checks needed.
6.2.3 Re-lubrication
Lubricant and bearing temperature analysis can be
useful in optimizing lubricant change intervals. In
general however, the following is recommended.
6.3 Spare parts
6.3.1 Ordering of spares
Flowserve keeps records of all pumps that have
been supplied. When ordering spares the following
information should be quoted.
1) Pump serial number.
2) Pump size.
3) Part name – taken from section 8.
4) Part number – taken from section 8.
5) Number of parts required.
The pump size and serial number are shown on the
pump nameplate.
To ensure continued satisfactory operation,
replacement parts to the original design
specification should be obtained from Flowserve.
Any change to the original design specification
(modification or use of a non-standard part) will
invalidate the pump’s safety certification.
6.3.2 Storage of spares
Spares should be stored in a clean dry area away
from vibration. Inspection and re-treatment of
metallic surfaces (if necessary) with preservative is
recommended at 6 monthly intervals.
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Tightening torques Nm (lbf•ft))
45 (
1.77) 970 (
720)
2 800
(2 000)
2 800
(2 000)
1 900
(1
400)
6.4 Tools required
Standard tools needed to maintain this pump
are follows.
Other tools may be required depending
on the accessories/ special parts used per contract.
Flowserve in general is not obligated to ship the
tools with any pump shipped
Before dismantling the Thrust
bearing pot for overhaul, ensure genuine Flowserve
replacement parts are available.
Refer to sectional drawings for part numbers and
identification. See section 8, Parts lists and drawings.
Disassembly is generally the reverse process to
those described below in section 6.8, Assembly.
6.7 Examination of parts
Used parts must be inspected
before assembly to ensure the unit will
subsequently run properly. In particular, fault
diagnosis is essential to enhance unit and plant
reliability.
6.8 Assembly
To assemble consult the sectional drawings. See
section 8, Parts lists and drawings.
Ensure threads, gasket and O-ring mating faces
are clean. Apply thread sealant to non-face sealing
pipe thread fittings.
In all cases and whenever an overhaul is made, the
pot will have to be assembled again. The
assembly procedures are described below.
6.8.1 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 7000s
series
a) Press the bearing [3010] onto the centering
sleeve [2470] using a hydraulic press.
b) Thoroughly clean the bearing housing [3200].
Install the oil retaining sleeve [3860]. Use an
oil and heat resistant sealing compound
(LOCTITE 641 or equivalent) to seal the
bearing housing [3200] and oil retaining sleeve
[3860].
c) Install the oil level sight glass [3858].
d) Install the washer [2905] and screws [6570.1a].
e) Install the assembly [3010 and 2470], from a)
above, into the bearing housing [3200]. Leave
some clearance between the bearing housing
[3200] and the outer race of the bearing [3010].
f) Apply mineral oil in the bearing cover groove
[3260]and install the felt ring [4320].
g) Install the assembly [3260 and 4320] from step
f) in the bearing housing [3200].
h) Install the holding screws [6570.1] in the
bearing housing/bearing cover.
i) Install the vent plug [6521].
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4,
Installation.
6.8.2 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 7000s
series with optional Bearing
Gard™/Lifeseal™ sealing
a) Press the bearing [3010] onto the centering
sleeve [2470] using a hydraulic press.
b) Install the oil level sight glass [3858].
c) Install the washer [2905] and screws [6570.1a].
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d) Install the assembly [3010 and 2470], from step
a), into the bearing housing [3200]. Leave
some clearance between the bearing housing
[3200] and the outer race of the bearing [3010].
e) Work the gasket [4590] by hand and install it
onto the bearing housing [3200]. Apply a thin
film of mineral oil on the gasket.
f) Install the bearing cover [3260]on the bearing
housing [3200].
g) Install the bearing housing/Bearing cover
holding screws [6570.1].
h) Install the Bearing Gard™ seal [4330.2] and
the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] as described in section
4.2 and 4.3.
Tightening of the Lifeseal™ [4330.1]
rotary unit set screws and removal of the
setting clips and bolts (see Lifeseal™
installation , section 4.3) must only be done
after the installation of the pot on the pump and
the regulation of the pump rotor, (see section
4.4).
i) Assemble the cooling water pipes [6552]. Use
Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal between the different
components.
j) Install the piping assembly from step i) in the
bearing housing [3200]. Use Heldite or similar
proprietary pipe thread sealant to seal the
assembly to the bearing housing [3200].
Depending on the motor stool
configuration, the installation is made at pot
assembly stage or after the pot and motor
stand installation onto the pump discharge
head.
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4.4,
Optional Bearing Gard™/Lifeseal™ installation.
6.8.3 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 7000s +
6000s series
a) Press the bearings [3010 and 3011] onto the
centering sleeve [2470] using a hydraulic
press.
b) Lock the thrust bearing [3010] in place with the
lock washer [6541] and bearing nut [3712].
c) Thoroughly clean the bearing housing [3200].
d) Install the oil retaining sleeve [3860]. Use an
oil and heat resistant sealing compound
(LOCTITE 641 or equivalent) to seal the
bearing housing [3200] and oil retaining sleeve
[3860].
e) Install the oil level sight glass [3858].
f) Install the bearing preload springs [2460] in the
bearing housing [3200].
g) Install the assembly [3010, 3011, 2470, 6541
and 3712], from a) and b) above, in the bearing
housing [3200]. Leave some clearance
between the bearing housing [3200] and the
outer race of the thrust bearing [3010].
h) Apply mineral oil in the bearing cover [3260]
groove and install the felt ring [4320]
i) Work the gasket [4590] by hand and install it
on the bearing housing [3200]. Apply a thin
film of mineral oil on the gasket.
j) Install the assembly [3260 and 4320] from step
h) onto the bearing housing [3200]. Pay
attention to the position of the gasket [4590]
and to the adjustment of the line bearing
[3011].
k) Install the holding screws [6570.1] in the
bearing housing/Bearing cover.
l) Install the vent plug [6521].
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4,
Installation.
6.8.4 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 7000s +
6000s series with optional Bearing
Gard™/Lifeseal™ sealing
a) Press the bearings [3010 and 3011] onto the
centering sleeve [2470] using a hydraulic
press.
b) Lock the thrust bearing [3010] in place with the
lock washer [6541] and bearing nut [3712].
c) Install the (3858) oil level sight glass [3858].
d) Install the bearing preload springs [4260] into
the bearing housing [3200].
e) Install the assembly [3010, 3011, 2470, 6541
and 3712], from steps a) and b) above, into the
bearing housing [3200]. Leave some
clearance between the bearing housing [3200]
and the outer race of the thrust bearing [3010].
f) Work the gasket [4590] by hand and install it
onto the bearing housing [3200]. Apply a thin
film of mineral oil to the gasket.
g) Install the bearing cover [3260]onto the bearing
housing [3200].
h) Install the bearing housing/Bearing cover
holding screws [6570.1].
i) Install the Bearing Gard™ seal [4330.2] and
the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] as described in section
4.2 and 4.3.
Tightening of the Lifeseal™ [4330.1]
rotary unit set screws and removal of the
setting clips and bolts (see Lifeseal™
installation , section 4.3) must only be done
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after the installation of the pot on the pump and
the regulation of the pump rotor, (see section
4.4).
j) Assemble the cooling water pipes [6552]. Use
Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal between the different
components.
k) Install the piping assembly from step j) in the
bearing housing [3200 ]. Use Heldite or similar
proprietary pipe thread sealant to seal the
assembly to the bearing housing [3200].
Depending on the motor stool
configuration, the installation is made at pot
assembly stage or after the pot and motor
stand installation onto the pump discharge
head.
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4.4,
Optional Bearing Gard™/Lifeseal™ installation.
6.8.5 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 29000s +
22000s series
a) Press the bearing [3011] and bearing inner
race [3010] onto the centering sleeve [2470]
using a hydraulic press.
b) Thoroughly clean the bearing housing [3200].
c) Install the oil retaining sleeve [3860]. Use an
oil and heat resistant sealing compound
(LOCTITE 641 or equivalent) to seal the
bearing housing [3200] and oil retaining sleeve
[3860].
d) Install the bearing preload springs [4260] into
the bearing housing [3200].
e) Install the outer race [3010] and rollers
assembly into the bearing housing [3200].
f) Install the assembly [3010, 3011 and 2470],
from a) above, in the bearing housing [3200].
g) Work the gasket [4590.1] by hand and install it
on the bearing housing [3200]. Apply a thin
film of mineral oil on the gasket.
h) Install the upper bearing housing [3210]. Pay
attention to the position of the gasket [4950.1]
and to the adjustment of the bearing [3011].
i) Install the holding screws [6570.1].
j) Work the gasket [4590.2] by hand and install it
on the upper bearing housing [3210]. Apply a
thin film of mineral oil on the gasket.
k) Install the housing cover [3260]. Pay attention
to the position of the gasket [1300a].
l) Install screws [6570.2].
m) Install the vent plug [6521].
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4,
Installation.
6.8.6 Thrust bearing pot assembly - 29000s +
22000s series with optional Bearing
Gard™/Lifeseal™ Sealing
a) Press the bearing [3011] and thrust bearing
inner race [3010] onto the centering sleeve
[2470] using a hydraulic press.
b) Thoroughly clean the bearing housing [3200].
c) Install the bearing preload springs [4260] in the
bearing housing [3200].
d) Install the outer race bearing [3010] and roller
assembly into the bearing housing [3200].
e) Install the assembly [3010, 3011 and 2470]
from step a) into the bearing housing [3200].
f) Work the gasket [4590.1] by hand and install it
on the bearing housing [3200]. Apply a thin
film of mineral oil on the gasket.
g) Install the upper bearing housing [3210]. Pay
attention to the position of the gasket [4590.1]
and to the adjustment of the bearing [3011].
h) Install the holding screws [6570.1].
i) Work the gasket [4590.2] by hand and install it
on the upper bearing housing. [3210] Apply a
thin film of mineral oil on the gasket.
j) Install the housing cover [3260]. Pay attention
to the position of the gasket [4590.2].
k) Install the Bearing Gard™ seal [4330.2] and
the Lifeseal™ [4330.1] as described in section
4.2 and 4.3.
Tightening of the Lifeseal™ [4330.1]
rotary unit set screws and removal of the
setting clips and bolts (see Lifeseal™
installation , section 4.3) must only be done
after the installation of the pot on the pump and
the regulation of the pump rotor, (see section
4.4).
l) Assemble the cooling water pipes [6552], pipe
reducer [2042] and oil level sight glass [3856].
Use Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal between the different
components.
m) Install the assembly [6552, 2042 and 3856]
from step l) in the bearing housing [3200 ]. Use
Heldite or similar proprietary pipe thread
sealant to seal the assembly to the bearing
housing [3200].
Depending on the motor stool
configuration, the installation is made at pot
assembly stage or after the pot and motor
stand installation onto the pump discharge
head
Assembly of the pot is now completed. For
installation onto the pump proceed as in section 4.4,
Installation.
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Check and correct level after renewing
7 FAULTS; CAUSES AND REMEDIES
FAULT SYMPTOM
Be a ri n g s o v e rh e at in g
B e a ri n g s h a ve sh o r t li f e o r a r e d a ma g ed
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE REMEDIES
⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓
A. SYSTEM TROUBLES
Incorrect oil level
Worn bearings
Water or foreign materials entering oil
Shaft running off center because of
worn bearings or misalignment.
damaged bearings
Replace bearings.
Conduct oil analysis and CONSULT
FLOWSERVE, if necessary
Check misalignment and correct if
necessary. If alignment satisfactory
check bearings for excessive wear
Check the flange connection and
Misalignment due to pipe strain
eliminate strains using method
permitted
Oil film too thin or too thick
Check correct oil viscosity used for the
temperature
Rotating part rubbing on stationary part
internally
Check and CONSULT FLOWSERVE, if
necessary
Impeller out of balance resulting in
vibration and or creating excessive
Check and CONSULT FLOWSERVE
loading to the thrust bearing
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Item Description
2130 Pump top shaft
2909 Adjusting nut
3200 Bearing housing
3860
Oil retaining sleeve
6521 Vent plug
6569.2
Plug
6570.1
Screw
6570.3
Screw
6700.2
Key (Coupling)
8 PARTS LISTS AND DRAWINGS
8.1 7000s series
2470 Centering sleeve
2905 Washer
3010 Bearing
3260 Bearing cover
3858 Oil level sight glass
4320 Felt ring
6552 Cooling water pipe
6570.2 Screw
6700.1 Key
Drawing taken from X081145E
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8.5 General arrangement drawing
The typical general arrangement drawing and any
specific drawings required by the contract will be
sent to the Purchaser separately unless the
contract specifically calls for these to be included
into the User Instructions. If required, copies of
other drawings sent separately to the Purchaser
should be obtained from the Purchaser and
retained with these User Instructions.
9 CERTIFICATION
Certificates determined from the Contract
requirements are provided with these Instructions
where applicable. Examples are certificates for CE
marking, ATEX marking etc. If required, copies of
other certificates sent separately to the Purchaser
should be obtained from the Purchaser for retention
with these User Instructions.
10 OTHER RELEVANT
DOCUMENTATION AND MANUALS
10.1 Supplementary User Instruction
manuals
Supplementary instruction determined from the
contract requirements for inclusion into User
Instructions such as for a driver, instrumentation,
controller, sub-driver, seals, sealant system, mounting
component, etc. are included under this section. If
further copies of these are required they should be
obtained from the purchaser for retention with these
User Instructions.
Where any pre-printed set of User Instructions are
used, and satisfactory quality can be maintained
only by avoiding copying these, they are included
at the end of these User Instructions such as within
a standard clear polymer software protection
envelope.
10.2 Change notes
If any changes, agreed with Flowserve Pump
Division, are made to the product after its supply, a
record of the details should be maintained with
these User Instructions.
10.3 Additional sources of information
Reference 1:
Pump Handbook, 2nd edition, Igor J. Karassik et al,
McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1993.
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Your Flowserve factory contact:
Flowserve Spain S.L.
Avenida de Madrid 67
Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain 28500