InstallatIon, operatIon and MaIntenance InstructIons
Foreward
This manual provides instructions for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Goulds Water Technology
Deep Well Turbine (DWT) Pumps. This manual covers a standard product. For special options, supplemental
instructions are available. This manual must be read and understood before installation and start-up.
This instruction manual covers several different pump models. Most assembly, disassembly, and inspection
procedures are the same for all the pumps. However, where there are differences, these differences will be noted
within the manual. The design, materials, and workmanship incorporated in the construction of the Goulds
Water Technology DWT Pumps makes them capable of giving long, trouble-free service. The life and satisfactory
service of any mechanical unit, however, is enhanced and extended by correct application, proper installation,
periodic inspection, condition monitoring and careful maintenance. This instruction manual was prepared
to assist operators in understanding the construction and the correct methods of installing, operating, and
maintaining these pumps.
The information contained in this book is intended to assist operating personnel by providing information on the
characteristics of the purchased equipment. It does not relieve the user of their responsibility of using accepted
engineering practices in the installation, operation, and maintenance of this equipment.
Goulds Water Technology shall not be liable for physical injury, damage, or delays caused by failure to
observe the instructions for installation, operation and maintenance contained in this manual.
Warranty is valid only when genuine Goulds Water Technology parts are used.
Use of the equipment on a service other than stated in the order will nullify the warranty, unless written approval
is obtained in advance from Goulds Water Technology.
For information or questions not covered in this manual, contact Goulds Water Technology at (806) 743-5700.
THIS MANUAL EXPLAINS :
• Proper Installation • Pump Overhaul
• Start-up Procedures • Trouble Shooting
• Operation Procedures • Ordering Spare or Repair Parts
General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................4
General Information .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Receiving and Checking ............................................................................................................................................4
Materials and Equipment Required ...........................................................................................................................5
General Description .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Well Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Foundation / Piping ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Installing the Bowl Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Column .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Installing the Discharge Head .................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Stuffing Box .......................................................................................................................................14
Installing the Tension Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Pump Start Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................... 18
Disassembly and Reassembly .....................................................................................................................................24
Inspection and Reassemble ......................................................................................................................................25
Repair Parts ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY
OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MANUAL AND ON THE PUMP.
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the pump or
in the manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious
personal injury, death or major property
damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious
personal injury, death or major property
damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal
injury or property damage.
NOTICE: INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE
FOLLOWED.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
THIS UNIT. THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO
PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THIS PUMP.
MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.
Install, ground and wire according
to local and National Electrical Code
Requirements.
Install an all leg disconnect switch
near the pump.
Disconnect and lockout electrical
power before installing or servicing
the pump.
Electrical supply must match motor’s
nameplate specifications. Incorrect
voltage can cause fire, damage motor
and void the warranty.
Single phase pump motors are equipped with an
automatic thermal protector, which opens the motor’s
electrical circuit when an overload condition exists.
This can cause the pump to start unexpectedly.
General Precautions
Personal injuries will result if procedures
outlined in this manual are not followed
Electric supply MUST match pump’s
nameplate specifications. Incorrect
voltage can cause fire, damage to motor and voids
warranty.
Safety Apparel:
• Insulated work gloves when handling hot sand collar.
• Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp
edges especially impellers.
• Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection.
• Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling
parts, heavy tools, etc.
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• Other personal protective equipment to protect against
hazardous/toxic fluid.
Maintenance Safety:
• Always lock out power.
• Ensure pump is isolated from system and the pressure
is relieved before disassembling the pump, removing
plugs, or disconnecting the piping.
• Use proper lifting and supporting equipment to prevent
serious injury.
• Observe all decontamination procedures.
General Information
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: The information in this manual intends to be
used as a guide only. If you are in doubt, consult
your Goulds Water Technology representative
for specific information about your pump.
The design, material, and workmanship incorporated
in the construction of Goulds Water Technology DWT
pumps makes them capable of giving long, trouble
free service. The life and satisfactory service of any
mechanical unit, however, is enhanced and extended
by correct application, proper installation, periodic
inspection and careful maintenance. This instruction
manual was prepared to assist operators in understanding
the construction and the correct methods of installing,
operating and maintaining these pumps.
Rotating components of the pump
assembly must be covered with a suitable
rigid guard to prevent injury to personnel.
Study thoroughly and carefully follow the instructions
for installing and operating. For questions on trouble
shooting and maintenance, see the "Preventive
Maintenance" Section. Keep this instruction manual
handy for reference.
Goulds Water Technology will not be
liable for any damages or delay caused by
failure to comply with the provisions of this instruction
manual.
RECEIVING AND CHECKING
The pump should be carefully supported prior to
unloading from the carrier. Handle all components
carefully. Inspection for damage of the shipping crate
should be made prior to unpacking the pump. After
unpacking, visually inspect the pump and check the
following:
1. Contents of the pump assembly against the
packing list.
2. All components against damage.
3. All shafting for damage, should the crate be
broken or show careless handling.
Any shortages or damages should be immediately called
to the attention of the local freight agent of the carrier by
which the shipment arrived and proper notation made on
the bill. This will prevent any controversy when claim is
made and facilitate prompt and satisfactory adjustment.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
The material and equipment necessary for installation
of the pump will vary with the size of the pump and the
type of installation.
The following list of standard tools and supplies is
offered only as a guide.
Storage Preparation
Goulds Water Technology DWT pumps require proper
preparation for storage and regular maintenance during
storage. The pump shall be considered in storage when
it has been delivered to the job site and is awaiting
installation.
BULK MATERIAL
• Anti-Galling lubricant
(such as Dow Corning “MOLYKOTE”)
• Thread Compound
• Lubrication Oil
• Turbine Oil
• Grease
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
• Mobile power hoist, traveling crane or derrick.
• Drag line and blocks.
• Lifting Bail for Threaded Column
• Elevator clamps, if unit is unassembled.
• Clevises – for use with eyebolts.
• Timbers – size, length, and quantity to support long
pump parts on the floor.
• I-Beams or timbers to support pump over
installation.
HAND TOOLS
• Pipe wrenches.
• Feeler gauges.
• Machinist level.
• Set of mechanics tools including: files, wire brush,
pliers, wire cutters and pocket knife.
• Clean rags.
• Dial indicator to assist in motor and pump
alignment.
OPTIONAL TOOLS TO FACILITATE PUMP
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
• Taperlock driver to assist in bowl assembly and
disassembly for pumps with taper lock impellers
only.
STORAGE
Goulds Water Technology carefully preserves and
protects its products for shipment. However, the
effective life of the preservatives applied at the factory
can vary from 3 to 18 months depending on the severity
of the environment in which the equipment is stored.
This section provides procedures for preparation prior to
storage and maintenance during storage of Goulds Water
Technology DWT pumps. These procedures are necessary
to protect the precision parts of the pumps. Specific
procedures for storing motors, gearheads, and engines,
should be obtained from the equipment manufacturer.
This section is intended to be of general assistance to
users of Goulds Water Technology DWT pumps. It shall
not modify, amend and/or otherwise alter the scope
of Goulds Water Technology DWT pumps warranty
responsibilities to the purchaser in any way whatsoever.
Preferably, the storage area shall be paved, well drained
and free from flooding, and be indoors whenever
possible.
Weatherproof coverings used for outdoor storage shall be
flame resistant type sheeting or tarpaulins. They shall be
placed so as to provide good drainage and air circulation
and shall be tied down to protect from wind damage.
Storage area shall be maintained in a clean condition at
all times.
Pumps and/or component parts shall be placed on skids,
pallets, or shoring to permit good air circulation.
Pumps and/or component parts shall be sorted so as to
permit ready access for inspection and/or maintenance
without excessive handling.
Pumps and/or component parts stacked during storage
shall be arranged so that the racks, containers, or crates
bear full weight without distortion of pumps or parts.
Identification markings must be readily visible. Any
cover removed for internal access shall be replaced
immediately.
Pump and bowl assembly shafting shall be rotated
counter clockwise, as a minimum, once a month. Shaft
shall not be left in the same previous position, nor in the
extreme raised or lowered lateral position. Shaft should
rotate freely.
NOTE: For further information on these procedures,
contact your Goulds Water Technology
representative.
Recommended Storage Procedures
Controlled storage facilities should be maintained at an
even temperature 10º F (6º C) or more above the dew
point with relative humidity less than 50% and little or
no dust. (If these requirements can not be met the pump
is to be considered in uncontrolled storage.)
For uncontrolled storage periods of 6 months or less,
the pump is to be inspected periodically to insure that all
preservatives are intact.
All pipe threads and flanged pipe covers are to be sealed
with tape.
The pump must not be stored closer than six inches
(15 cm) from the ground.
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Uncontrolled Long Term Storage Preparations
CAUTION
When applicable to the pump, storage periods over six
months require the preceding storage procedure and
storage preparation plus the following:
Inspect the lube oil piping and either fill the piping with
rust preventative oil, or re-coat the piping periodically to
prevent corrosion.
Bowl Assembly
The bowls are generally of flanged construction for
accurate alignment and ease of assembly and disassembly.
Impellers may be either open or enclosed depending on
the design requirements. They are fastened to the pump
shaft by taperlocks. For temperatures over 140°F (60°C)
and in the larger size bowls (over 18”), impellers are
keyed to the shaft.
Place 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of moisture absorbing desiccant
or 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of vapor phase inhibitor crystals
near the center of the pump. If the pump is assembled,
place an additional one pound (0.5 kg) in the discharge
nozzle securely fastened to the discharge elbow.
Install a moisture indicator near the perimeter of the
pump. Cover the pump with 6 mil. (0.15 mm) minimum
thickness black polyethylene or equal and seal it with
tape. Provide a small ventilation hole approximately
½ inch (12 mm) diameter.
Provide a roof or shed shelter to protect from direct
exposure to the elements.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The model DWT pump is a vertical turbine lineshaft
pump, which is designed to meet wide ranges of service
with maximum dependability. See Figure 1 for open
lineshaft pump and Figure 2 for enclosed lineshaft pump.
Drivers
Hollow shaft motors or right angle gear drives, are often
used with a separate head shaft through the driver and
connected to the pump by a threaded coupling.
Installation
WELL CONDITIONS
When the DWT pump is to be installed in a well,
consideration must be given to the well before
installation. Check the inside diameter of the well and
the maximum outside diameter of the bowl and column
assemblies to determine that there is adequate clearance
to install the pump assembly in the well casing. Also
insure that the well is deep enough to receive the full
length of pump.
1. The DWT pump unit must be operated in a straight
portion of the well.
Installing a unit in a crooked well may
bind and distort the pump column with
potential resulting malfunction.
2. When the straightness of the well is not known,
the well should be “gauged” prior to installation
by lowering a dummy assembly, slightly longer and
larger diameter than the bowl assembly. Gauging is
also important when a stepped well casing is used,
with the lower part of the well casing having small
inside diameter.
Discharge Head
The discharge head is either a cast iron head or a
fabricated Steel head. Ports are provided for connecting
the pressure gauge, stuffing box bypass return and
lubricator connections. The driver support portion of the
discharge head is designed with large windows for easy
stuffing box or tension plate adjustment. The windows
are covered with coupling guards for safe operation.
Column
Threaded or flanged column construction provides
positive shaft and bearing alignment. Bearings are spaced
to provide vibration free operation below the shaft. This
will insure long bearing life and reduced shaft wear. For
open lineshaft, the shaft is supported within the column
by using bearing retainers in the column assembly.
For enclosed lineshaft, the bearings are also the tube
couplings of the shaft-enclosing tube. The shaft-enclosing
tube is stabilized in the column pipe by tube stabilizer.
3. The well should be developed with a test pump
prior to installing the permanent pump. Test
pumping the well serves several purposes. It
removes the excess sand encountered during the
initial pumping of the well. Pumping sand or other
abrasives with a DWT pump will shorten the life of
the pump and can void the warranty.
4. The test pumping also provides a means of
determining the capacity and drawdown. The well
capacity should equal or exceed the pump capacity.
If the pump removes water at a higher rate than
the well produces, the drawdown will be excessive
and the pump will cavitate or ‘starve’ resulting in
damage to the pump.
5. The pump must be equipped with enough column
pipe to assure that the bowl assembly remains
submerged during operation.
Sub base and sole plate are terms in common use to
describe a general class of solid steel plates mounted
in grout (or bolted to steel structures) at the pump-
foundation interface.
1. Remove the sub base from the pump discharge head,
when shipped assembled.
2. Completely clean the underside of the sub base. It is
sometimes necessary to coat the underside of the sub
base with an epoxy primer. (This is available as an
option.)
3. Remove the rust preventative solution from the
machined topside with an appropriate solution.
SITE WITH CONCRETE FOUNDATION
1. A pump should have adequate space for operation,
maintenance and inspection.
2. Sub base mounted pumps are normally grouted
on a concrete foundation, which has been poured
on a solid footing. The foundation must be able to
absorb any vibration and to form a permanent, rigid
support for the pumping unit.
5. Carefully lower the sub base onto the foundation
bolts. Hand tightens the nuts.
6. Leveling the sub base may be done by several
methods. Two common methods are:
A. Using leveling the wedges. This is shown in
Figure 4.
B. Leveling nuts on the anchor bolts.
Regardless of the method, a machinist level must be
used for leveling.
NOTE: When using a machinist level, it is important
that the surface being leveled is free of all
contaminants, such as dust, to ensure an
accurate reading.
7. Level the sub base in two directions at 90 degrees
on the machined surface. The levelness tolerance
is 0.005 inches per foot for commercial, and 0.001
inches per foot for API.
FOUNDATION
DAM
GROUT
CENTERLINE
ANCHOR BOLT
SUB BASE
LEVELING
WEDGES
3. The foundation must be of adequate strength to
support the complete weight of the pump, plus the
weight of the liquid passing through it. A typical
installation will have bolts with a pipe sleeve 21⁄2
times the bolt diameter embedded in the concrete.
BOLT
SHIMS
DAM
SUB BASE
FOUNDATION
SLEEVE
Figure 4
Bolts should be sized and located in accordance
with the dimensions given on the Certified Pump
Outline Drawing, if provided. The pipe sleeve
allows movement for the final positioning of the
foundation bolts to conform to the holes in the sub
base flange. See Figure 3.
FLOOR SLEEVE
(OPTIONAL)
Figure 5
SUB BASE GROUTING
1. Inspect foundation for dust, dirt, oil, chips, water,
etc. and remove any contaminants. Do not use oilbased cleaners as grout will not bond to it. Refer to
grout manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Build dam around foundation (See Figure 4).
Thoroughly wet foundation.
3. Pour grout between sub base and concrete
foundation, up to level of dam. Remove air bubbles
from grout as it is poured by puddling, using a
vibrator, or pumping the grout into place. Nonshrink grout is recommended.
4. Allow grout to set at least 48 hours.
5. Tighten foundation bolts.
4. Remove water and/or debris from anchor bolt holes/
sleeves prior to grouting. If the sleeve type bolts are
being used, fill the sleeves with packing or rags to
prevent grout from entering.
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PIPING
Guidelines for piping are given in the “Hydraulic
Institute Standards”, available from: Hydraulic Institute,
9 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054-3802 and must be
reviewed prior to pump installation.
Never draw piping into place by forcing
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
the flange connections of the pump. Pipe
strain will adversely effect the operation of the pump
resulting in damaging the equipment and possible
physical injury.
1. All piping must be supported independently and
line up naturally with the pump flange so that
undue pipe strain is not imposed on the pump.
2. DO NOT connect piping to pump until grout has
hardened and pump hold-down bolts have been
tightened.
3. It is suggested that expansion loops or joints, if
used, be properly installed in discharge line. When
handling liquids at elevated temperatures expansion
joints are used, so linear expansion of piping will
not draw pumps out of alignment.
4. Carefully clean all pipe parts, valves and fittings,
and pump branches prior to assembly.
3. Place two I-beam supports across the base plate
opening, strong enough to safely support the weight
of the entire pump assembly. These I-beams should
be connected by threaded rods and nuts so as to
clamp them firmly together for the portion to be
supported. (See Figure 5).
5. Isolation and check valves should be installed in
discharge line. Locate the check valve between
isolation valve and pump, this will permit inspection
of the check valve. The isolation valve is required
for regulation of flow, and for inspection and
maintenance of pump. The check valve prevents
pump or seal damage due to reverse flow through
the pump when the driver is turned off.
6. Increasers, if used, should be placed between pump
and check valves.
7. Cushioning devices should be used to protect the
pump from surges and water hammer if quickclosing valves are installed in the system.
INSTALLING THE BOWL ASSEMBLY
Do not work under a heavy suspended
object unless there is positive support and
safe guards, which will protect personnel, should a hoist
or sling fail.
Do not attempt to lift bowl assembly
by the pump shaft. This can result in
damaging the pump shaft.
1. Prior to installing the bowl assembly, check that
all capscrews are tight. Turn the pump shaft by
hand and make sure it turns freely. Remove all
accumulated dust, oil or other foreign material from
the external surfaces.
2. If pump setting exceeds 200 ft., measure the
available bowl assembly lateral (shaft end play) by
pushing shaft toward suction bowl, mark shaft, pull
shaft out and mark again. Measure the distance
between the marks and record. This will later aid in
adjusting the final impeller position.
For pump setting over 200 ft. this measure must
complete before proceeding.
Figure 6
4. Place a suitable hoist or derrick over base plate
opening with the hook in the center.
5. If a suction strainer is provided, assemble it to
the suction bowl or to the end of suction pipe (if
provided).
6. Install suction pipe, if provided. Place an elevator
clamp just below the pipe threads. Attach a sling to
the clamp and to hoist hook. Hoist over the well.
Lower the suction pipe until clamp rests firmly on
the supporting timbers.
7. Place the elevator clamps just below the discharge
bowl. For flanged column install two threaded
eyebolts through the discharge bowl bolt holes 180º
apart for flanged column. For threaded discharge
utilize a lifting bail sized to handle the weight of the
bowl assembly and suction apparatus.
8. Attach a sling to the elevator clamps, eyebolts,
or lifting bail and hoist it into position over the
foundation opening. (See Figure 6).
9. If suction pipe is provided, lower the bowl assembly
until the bottom end of the suction bowl meets
the top end of the suction pipe. Screw the bowl
assembly onto the suction pipe.
10. Carefully lower bowl assembly, guiding the unit so
it does not strike the sides of the opening. Continue
to lower bowl assembly until the elevator clamps
or discharge bowl flange rests firmly on the I-beam
supports.
11. Place a cover over the discharge bowl opening to
prevent entrance of dirt or other foreign matter
until ready for installation of the column assembly.
Do not drop any foreign object into the
bowl assembly. Such an object can cause
serious damage to the pump and any downstream
components. Any foreign object dropped into the bowl
assembly must be retrieved prior to continuing assembly.
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INSTALLING THE COLUMN
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
OPEN LINESHAFT
Lineshafts are coupled with threaded or keyed couplings.
Column pipe may be threaded or flanged. When
provided, see the Certified Pump Outline Drawing for
the number of column and shaft sections required. The
top and bottom sections may be special lengths:
1. Check the lineshaft (646) for straightness. Average
total runout should be less than 0.0005” TIR per
foot, not to exceed 0.005” T.I.R. for every 10 feet
of shafting.
NOTE: Bottom section of column pipe should not be
longer than 5 feet.
2. Hoist the first piece of lineshaft over the bowl
assembly. Lower the lineshaft until the bottom end
is properly aligned with the coupling of the pump
shaft. Apply a thin film of oil to the threads on the
lineshaft (646) and the coupling (649) (for nongalling material or Molykote if galling material).
Use “MOLYKOTE” Dow Corning or
equal for all galling material such as
316 stainless steel.
3a. With lineshaft in the proper position on the
coupling, screw lineshaft into the coupling manually
until resistance is felt. A fine wire inserted in the
hole at the center of the coupling can be used as a
gage to determine when the coupling is correctly
positioned on the shaft. Remove the wire after
installing the shaft. Completely tighten the joint
by using a pair of pipe wrenches. Use care not to
damage any bearing journal areas on the shaft.
NOTE: Shaft threads are left-handed.
Make up threaded joints manually to
verify that the threads are properly
engaged prior to applying a wrench. If cross-threading
occurs, break the joint and repair the threads. If the
threads are beyond repair, replace the damaged part.
3b. With a keyed coupling insert
the key into the pump shaft.
Lower the sleeve over the
pump shaft, to approximately
1.0 in (25.4 mm) below the
top of the shaft. Then lower
the lineshaft until it touches
the pump shaft. Insert the
split ring into the grooves
of the pump shaft and
lineshaft. Raise the sleeve
until it covers the split ring,
then insert the key into the
lineshaft. Raise the sleeve to
the top of the key and secure the sleeve to the split
ring with a lock screw and lock wire.
4. For threaded column, secure a friction clamp
immediately below the column coupling. Hoist
column section over bowl assembly. Lower
column over lineshaft until column pipe engages
the discharge bowl. Manually screw the column
into discharge bowl. Complete joint by tightening
column with chain tongs until the end of the column
butts firmly against discharge bowl.
5. Lift the assembly and remove the elevator clamp
or supports and slowly lower the bowl and the
column assembly. Place supports on the base plate
and continue to lower the assembly until the column
elevator clamps or column flange comes to rest on
the supports. Place an elevator clamp under the
column pipe and allow it to butt firmly against the
column pipe coupling.
6. Place the bearing retainer over the shaft and locate
it in the column coupling recess. Make sure the end
faces of the column pipe are clean.
7. Check that the shaft is approximately centered in
the bearing. Move the shaft around slightly so as to
center it in its bearing. Only a slight amount of force
should be required. If an excessive amount of force
is required, the pipe or shaft may not be butted
properly or the shaft may be bent. In any case, the
problem must be corrected prior to proceeding
further.
8. Repeat the preceding procedures until all column
sections required have been installed.
9. Install the top shaft or stub shaft and coupling. If
the pump is equipped with column adjusting nipple,
install it with longer threaded end upward. (See
page 13 for adjustment instruction.) Screw the lock
ring on to the nipple until reach to the end of the
thread.
Do not drop any foreign object into the
column assembly. Such an object can
cause serious damage to the pump and any downstream
components. Any foreign object dropped into the column
assembly must be retrieved prior to continuing assembly.
ENCLOSED LINESHAFT
1. Insert tube (654) and shaft (646) sections into
column section.
2. Place an elevator clamp near top of column just
below and butt firmly against column pipe coupling
(645). For flanged columns, place the elevator clamp
just below the flange.
3. Attach a sling to hoist hook. Attach bottom of shaft
(646) to column (644), by tying a tail rope to deepthroated clamp attached to bottom of column. (See
Figure 6). Tie a clove hitch or double half hitch
around the enclosing tube and then around the shaft
in threaded area. Figure 6 also shows the alternate
method (dotted lines).
4. Utilize the remaining tail rope to keep tension on
the knots during hoisting. Lower end of column
section shall be guided by a drag line which is pulled
by the hoist. A traveling block for the drag-line
shall be attached to a deep-throated clamp, which is
secured to bottom of the column threads.
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COLUMN
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
DEEP THROATED CLAMP
ENCLOSING
DRAG LINE
HOIST
HOOK
ROPE
TUBE
CHAIN WRENCH
(CLAMP)
Figure 7
5. Hoist column section over pump, keeping tension
on tail rope. With column in a vertical position,
remove drag-line and traveling block, lower column
until bottom line shaft is properly aligned with
pump shaft coupling.
6. Apply a thin film of oil to the threads on the
lineshaft (646) and the coupling (649) (for nongalling material or Molykote if galling material).
Use “MOLYKOTE” Dow Corning or
equal for all galling material such as 316
stainless steel.
7. With lineshaft in proper position on the coupling,
remove tail rope and screw lineshaft into coupling
until resistance is felt. A fine wire inserted in the
hole at the center of the coupling can be used as a
gage to determine when the coupling is correctly
positioned on the shaft. Remove the wire after
installing the shaft. Complete tightening the joint
by using a pair of pipe wrenches. Use care not to
damage any bearing journal areas of the shaft.
NOTE: Shaft threads are left-handed.
Make up threaded joints manually to
verify that the threads are properly
engaged prior to applying a wrench. If cross-threading
occurs, break the joint and repair the threads. If the
threads are beyond repair, replace the damaged part.
10. Lower column until column pipe engages in the
discharge bowl. Manually thread the column into
discharge bowl. Complete joint by tightening
column, utilizing chain tongs until the end of the
column butts firmly against discharge bowl.
11. Lift the pump assembly and remove elevator clamp
secured to discharge bowl. Slowly lower assembly
into well or sump until elevator clamp gently comes
to rest on timbers or I-beam supports and remove
the sling.
12. Remove the exposed lineshaft bearing, pour oil into
the tubing and reinstall the bearing. The amount of
oil to be poured is given in the following table:
Tube Size Amount of oil per section
10 ft. Sections 20 ft. Sections
1¼, 1½, 2 ½ Cup 1 Cup
2½, 3, 3½ 1 Cup ½ Qt.
4 and larger ½ Qt. 1 Qt.
See pages 19-20 for recommended oil.
13. Repeat the preceding procedures. Throughout
the column assembly, install tube stabilizer (658)
over the enclosing tube (654) every 40 ft. The last
one should be less than 40 ft below the discharge
head. Use soapy water as lubricant when sliding the
stabilizer over the tube.
14. Continue the procedure until all column sections
for the proper setting have been installed, excluding
the column adjusting nipple (631) and tube nipple
(629), if provided.
15. Install the top shaft or stub shaft and coupling. If
pump is equipped with column adjusting nipple and
tube nipple, install them with longer threaded end
upward. Screw the lock ring (639) on to the column
nipple until the end of thread. (See page 13 for
adjustment instruction.)
Do not drop any foreign object into the
column assembly. Such an object can
cause serious damage to the pump and any downstream
components. Any foreign object dropped into the column
assembly must be retrieved prior to continuing assembly.
8. Carefully lower column section until lower end
of the tube section rests on the adapter bearing
(668). The end faces of the tube should be clean
and free of nicks. Remove tail rope, clean outside
of the adapter bearing and lubricate with thread
compound. Screw tube section onto adapter bushing
manually, until resistance is felt. Complete tube joint
by utilizing a pair of pipe wrenches or chain tongs,
butting the end of tube against the upper end of the
tube adapter bearing.
9. Clean column threads and lubricate with thread
compound.
INSTALLING THE DISCHARGE HEAD
DWT Pumps are provided with either a cast iron or fab
steel type head. Install the discharge head as follows:
1. If the stuffing box (See Figure 8) or tension nut (See
Figure 9) is assembled to the head, remove it and all
the attached piping.
2. For threaded column, check to be sure that the
flanged column (637) is securely attached to the
bottom of the discharge head. Check and tighten
the capscrews (or socket head screw) gradually in
diametrically opposite pairs.
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3. Remove coupling guard if provided. Attach a sling
CAUTION
to the lifting lugs on the side of the discharge head
through windows and hoist discharge head over the
protruding top shaft (or stub shaft).
Do not bump or scrape the shaft
protruding above the column. This could
result in bending or damaging the shaft.
4. Orient the discharge head in the required position
and lower the head. Centering the vertical hole with
the top shaft protruding above the column. For
threaded column, continue to lower the discharge
head until the large threaded hole in the bottom
of the discharge head rests squarely on top of
column. Clean the threads at upper end of column
assembly and lubricate with thread compound.
Rotate discharge head, screw it onto the column,
for short set-pump, (without the column adjusting
nipple) butting the top of column tightly against the
discharge head.
7. Hoist the discharge head by lifting lug and remove
the elevator clamp attached to column.
8. Remove the support timbers or I-beams and clean
the top of foundation or base plate. Orient the
discharge head in the required position.
NOTE: Sling should be rated to handle in excess of the
pump weight.
9. Lower bowl, column and head assembly, until
discharge head mounting flange engages base plate.
Secure discharge head to the foundation or base
plate. Check the levelness of the discharge head in
all directions, utilizing a machinist level across the
driver’s mounting surface of the discharge head.
10. Check whether the top shaft (or stub shaft) is in
the center of the stuffing box bore. If not, the shaft
must be centered by shimming the head base and
the sub base (or the foundation).
5. If pump has a column adjusting nipple (631), for
open lineshaft, screw the discharge head onto the
column nipple until the end of the stub shaft is
“HT” below the face the driver mounting flange
of the discharge head. (See Figure 7 for detail.)
For enclosed lineshaft, screw the discharge head
onto the column nipple until the “F” dimension is
satisfied (See Figure 7). Tighten the lock ring (639).
6. For flanged column, continue to lower the discharge
head until the discharge head engages the column.
Install capscrews and secure discharge head to the
column flange. Tighten capscrews gradually in
diametrically opposite pairs. Lift pump assembly
high enough to allow rotation of the supports.
Realign and lower assembly. Install and tighten
remaining capscrews. Repeat the rotating and
the tightening procedure until all capscrews are
uniformly tight.
XH
CD
HEAD SHAFT
HT
L
STUB SHAFT
STD
LINESHAFT
J
M
TUBE NIPPLE
C
18.00
COL. NIPPLE
F
E
D
H
Figure 8
Shaft Size (in.) 1.00 1.19 1.50 1.69 1.94 2.18 2.44
Head Size HT M
4" 2.50 17.50 H = 5.88 F = 17.62 6" 2.88 17.50 H = 6.25 F = 17.25 H = 5.63 F = 17.88
8" 3.00 17.50 H = 7.38 F = 16.13 H = 6.75 F = 16.75 H = 6.25 F = 17.25
10" 3.00 17.50 H = 7.63 F = 15.88 H = 7.00 F = 16.50 H = 6.26 F = 17.00
12" 4.69 21.00 H = 9.19 F = 17.18 H = 8.69 F = 18.31
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11. Rotate the shaft approximately 90 degree. Check
again whether the shaft is at the center of the
stuffing box bore or not. If not, either the top
shaft is bent or the first shaft below it did not butt
properly. Correction must be made before the
installation procedures can proceeds.
INSTALLING THE STUFFING BOX
Assemble stuffing box as shown in Figure 8.
1. Clean the surface of the discharge head where
the stuffing box will be mounted and remove any
nicks or burrs with a fine flat file. Position gasket
on surface. Slide stuffing box (616) down over
headshaft and into position on the gasket. Secure
stuffing box with capscrews.
2. Grease the packing ring (620) for easier installation.
3. Twist the packing ring sideways to get it around the
shaft easily. Start the first ring into the stuffing box.
When the entire ring is worked in using the fingers,
tamp it down using a split wood bushing (or equal)
and push the packing ring down firmly. It must seal
on the shaft and bore of the stuffing box. Install
three (3) rings in this manner. Stagger ring joints
90 degrees apart. The split gland may be used as a
tamper for the top ring.
4. Insert lantern ring (622) into stuffing box. Be sure
it is properly positioned so that it aligns with the
lubrication passage in the stuffing box.
5. Insert three (3) additional rings of packing. Stagger
ring joints 90 degrees apart.
6. Install the split gland and screw nuts on the split
CAUTION
CAUTION
gland studs. Tighten nuts then relieve the nuts and
tighten finger tight. If discharge pressure is over 100
PSI, attach bypass line to the stuffing box bypass.
Check that the split gland is square in the
stuffing box. Cocking can cause uneven
compression of packing and damage to the shaft or sleeve
and heat up the shaft and stuffing box.
7. The stuffing box is shipped with both ports plugged.
If the discharge pressure is over 100 psi, remove the
plug on Port “A” and attach a bypass (relief) line. If
the discharge pressure is over 200 psi, remove the
plug on Port “B” and attach another bypass line.
9. A properly packed stuffing box should be loose
enough to allow the shaft to be turned manually.
Do not over tighten packing or excessive
wear can occur on the shaft or sleeve.
INSTALLING THE TENSION PLATE
Assemble Tension Plate Assembly as shown in Figure 9.
1. Remove the lock bolt (636) and o-ring (620).
Thoroughly clean the tension plate (625) including
the o-ring groove. Lightly grease the o-ring and
reinstall it.
8. Final adjustment of the stuffing box must be made at
pump start up.
2. Clean the surface of the discharge head where the
WARNING
tension plate will be mounted and remove any nicks
or burrs with a fine flat file. Clean the O.D. of the
tube nipple. Carefully install the tension plate and
gasket (779). Evenly tighten the mounting capscrews
(759F).
3. Pour one pint of recommended oil down the
tube nipple (629). (See pages 19 and 20 for
recommended lubricants.) NOTE: Factory
assembled unit has no oil in it. Oil must be added in
the field.
4. Clean the tension nut (623) and lightly oil its bore
and the threads. Screw the tension nut into the tube
nipple until the flange face of the nut contacts the
tension plate.
5. Tighten the tension nut per the chart on page 14
to the proper amount of tube tension. Back off the
tension nut until a slot aligns with the locking bolt
(636). Install the locking bolt.
For setting less than 100 ft., tighten to the nearest
locking position. Check the “HT” dimension (See
Figure 7), be sure it is correct.
are found, remove burrs with a smooth mill file,
cleaning thoroughly afterward.
4. For motor, orient the motor conduit box in the
required position. For the right angle gear, orient
the input shaft to the desired position. Align the
driver mounting holes with the mating tapped holes
on the discharge head. Lower the driver until the
registers engage and the driver rests on the discharge
head. Secure driver with capscrews provided.
5. Lubricate the driver bearings in accordance with
instructions given on lubrication plate attached to
the driver case (or in the Motor IOM).
(604) ADJUSTING
NUT
(730) GIB KEY
DRIVE
COUPLING
DRIVESHAFT (608)
CAPSCREW (760)
ADJUSTING NUT
HOLD DOWN
BOLT
6. Connect the lubrication line (635) to the tension
nut. Fill the container with the recommended oil.
Check the lubricator feed and see that the oil is
flowing freely.
INSTALLING THE DRIVER
INSTALLATION OF A HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVER
This refers to either VHS type electric motors or hollow
shaft type gear drives. A small paragraph will be devoted
to combination electric motor and right angle gear
drives.
Do not work under a heavy suspended
object unless there is a positive support
and safe guards which will protect personnel should a
hoist or sling fail.
1. The driving mechanism of all hollow shaft driver is
shown on Figure 10. The driveshaft (608) extends
up through the quill or hollow shaft of the driver
and is held in place by an adjusting nut (604), which
not only carries all the static and hydraulic thrust
of the impellers and shaft but also provides the
adjustment for the impeller clearances. The head
shaft is connected to top shaft (or stub shaft) by a
threaded coupling or a rigid flange coupling.
2. Motor stand. When a motor stand is furnished and
not installed, proceed as follows:
A. Hoist the motor stand, inspect the mounting
surfaces, register, and clean these surfaces
thoroughly.
B. Install the motor stand on discharge head and
secure with capscrews provided.
3. Attach a sling to the lifting lugs of driver and hoist
the driver up. Inspect the mounting surface, register
and clean these surfaces thoroughly. If any burrs
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Figure 11
6. After lowering and orienting the driver as explained
above, remove the drive coupling and the hold
down bolts (See Figure 10). Be sure to mark the
location of the coupling before remove it.
7. Lower the head shaft through the motor quill shaft
to meet the shaft coupling. Apply a thin film of oil
to head shaft threads (if non-galling material) and
screw into the shaft coupling (located above the
stuffing box). Make sure the shaft is not damaged in
any way. Tighten the joint.
8. Check that the head shaft centers inside the driver
quill shaft within 0.06” (1.5 mm). If it does not,
misalignment is indicated.
9. Any head shaft misalignment with driver quill
shaft could be caused by a bent driveshaft, burrs,
or foreign matter between shaft ends or any of the
mounting flanges: motor flange to discharge head
top flange, discharge head base flange to base plate
or the base plate itself could be out of level. If the
latter, shimming between it and discharge head base,
will correct it. Also, check concentricity of motor to
motor-stand (if provided) to discharge head.
10. With the motor in place and the head shaft
projecting through the motor quill shaft, make
temporary electrical connection to check the motor
rotation. (Be sure to remove the ratchet pins (or balls) before checking motor rotation.) Motor
must rotate counterclockwise when viewed from
the top. See arrow on pump name plate. If motor
does not rotate counterclockwise, you can change
the rotation by interchanging any two leads. (For
three phase only. For single phase motors see motor
manufacturer’s instructions.)
Never check motor rotation with the drive
CAUTION
coupling in place. The bore clearance
between the drive coupling and the pump shaft O.D.
is so close that should the motor spin with this shaft
stationary, galling and locking together is very likely to
take place.
11. Install motor drive coupling. (Be sure to line up the
match mark made at step 6.) Inserting the ratchet
pins if a non-reverse ratchet is used. Match the
coupling lugs with corresponding holes in motor.
Tighten hold down bolts evenly, making sure driver
coupling is properly seated in the register fit.
12. Fit gib key (730) into keyway, by filing if necessary,
to where there is a snug but sliding fit. This key
must be able to be removed by gentle leverage with
a screwdriver under it.
13. Be careful that the gib key (730) is not too high so
as to hold up the adjusting nut (604) from seating
on the drive coupling. If it is, cut off some length of
the key.
14. Install adjusting nut (604) to hand tight.
NOTE: 1.00" and 1.18" diameter shafts are 12 thread
per inch (tpi), 1.50" through 2.44" are 10 tpi, all
larger sizes are 8 tpi.
For pump setting over 200 ft., continue to turn the
adjusting nut until impellers reach the top of bowls
(resistance is felt when impellers rub against the top
of bowls.) The number of turns to reach the top
of the bowl should equal the total lateral obtained
during bowl assembly installation as recommended
in Paragraph 2 on page 10. If the lateral measured
at the adjusting nut is less than that recorded
previously, check the headshaft to make sure that
the adjusting nut has not run out of threads and
that the keyway is long enough. Also, check the
shaft coupling or water slinger to make sure that
neither one is being pulled up against the bottom of
the driver base. Now, lower the impellers (turn the
adjusting nut clockwise) by 30% of the total lateral.
Line-up one of the holes in the adjusting nut with
the nearest hole in the driver coupling. Insert the
capscrew in the hole and tighten it.
For pump setting over 500 ft., consult factory for
special instruction.
COMBINATION ENGINE AND MOTOR DRIVES
1. On combination drivers, the motor is invariably on
top with a projecting head shaft extension.
2. Follow all procedures outlined on page 15, except
that the motor must be lowered over this extended
head shaft and great care must be taken to center
it exactly so as not to bump or miss-align the shaft
while the motor is being lowered into place.
3. There are several methods of running engines
without electric motors and vice versa, requiring
simple adjustment to the combination drive, but
they are too numerous to mention here and can be
obtained from the gear manufacturers instructions
included with the shipment.
IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL
HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVES
NOTE: Shaft adjustment up or down is accomplished by
turning the adjusting nut (604) Figure 10.
NOTE: There are five holes in the adjusting nut and
only four in the motor coupling. See Figures 11.
1. With shafting all the way down and the impellers
resting on their seats, turn the adjusting nut (604)
in counterclockwise direction, thus lifting the shaft,
until the impellers just clear their seats and the
shaft/motor turns free by hand. This removes all
deflection from the shaft. (This is the “Shaft Pull-up
in the Chart on page 14.)
2. For enclosed impellers, if pump setting is 200 ft. or
less, make another two turns on the adjusting nut
for the first 100 ft. (3 turns for 12 thread/inch shaft)
and one additional turn for each additional 50 ft.
Line-up one of the holes in the adjusting nut with
the nearest hole in the driver coupling. Insert the
capscrew in the hole and tighten it.
3. For Open Impellers, Align hole “A” in the adjusting
nut (604) and hole “C” in the driver coupling (See
Figure11) or whatever similar holes are in like
position. If care is exercised, this will give an initial
impeller clearance of 0.001” to 0.003” depending
on shaft size or the pitch of the thread.
4. Insert capscrew into hole “B” provided these are
the nearest matching holes for counterclockwise
rotation of adjusting nut, turn adjusting nut
counterclockwise until holes “B” and “D” line up.
This gives 1/20 of a turn which is 0.004” on 12 tpi
or 0.005” on 10 tpi shaft.
5. Normal impeller clearance
for the open impeller is
(604) ADJUSTING NUT
LOWER IMPELLER
considered to be 0.015”
for the first 10 ft. of the
column length and 0.010”
RAISE IMPELLER
additional clearance for
each 10 ft. of length
thereafter. This can be
A
reduced in some instances
where is necessary, but
should not be attempted
without consulting the
B
E
factory or a factory
serviceman if present.
MOTOR COUPLING
ROTATION
C
Figure 12
D
F
H
G
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Pump Startup And Operation
WARNING
WARNING
Pump Startup And Operation
PRE-START PROCEDURE
Consult the applicable manufacturer’s instructions for
detailed information for the prime mover (electric motor,
engine or steam turbine), coupling, driveshaft, gear
driver. Prior to startup, check the following.
4. For oil lubricated pump, clean and fill the lubricator
tank with recommended oil. (See pages 19 and 20.)
Manually open the lubricator valve and allow oil
to run into the shaft enclosing tube for at least 20
minutes for each 100 feet (30 meters) of setting
prior to start up. Then, adjust the lubricator for the
proper drops per minutes according to the following
table:
1. Confirm that the following procedures described
in the “Installing the Drivers” sections have been
performed:
A. Wiring of Driver.
B. Driver must rotate counterclockwise (CCW)
when viewed from above.
Do not check motor rotation unless motor
is bolted to pump and drive coupling is
removed.
Be sure to install the coupling guards
around all exposed shafts and couplings
before start up of the pump. Failure to comply may
result in sever personnel injury or death.
C. Check alignment of pump and driver.
D. Impeller adjustment has been made.
2. For open lineshaft pump, make sure the stuffing box
bleed line is connected (if applicable). For enclosed
lineshaft pump, make sure the oil lubrication
piping is connected and oil reservoir filled with the
recommended oil. (See pages 19 and 20.)
3. For open lineshaft pump, when a static water
level exceeds 30 feet (9 meters), pre-lubrication is
necessary. If it is equipped with a prelube system
supplied from a pressurized header, open the supply
valve and allow the prelube water to flow for 15
seconds plus 15 seconds per 100 feet (30 meters)
of pump setting. If it is equipped with a tank type
prelube system, open the valve between the prelube
tank and the pump and allow approximately half of
the water in the tank to run into the pump before
starting the pump. The pre-lube valve should remain
open during the start up.
Shaft Size Basic drops
100 ft. setting
(in.) per minute
Additional drops
per minute per
0.75 - 1.18 5 2
1.50 - 1.68 7 3
1.94 - 2.43 10 4
2.68 and larger 12 5
On the system equipped with a solenoid operated
lubricator valve that cannot be energized
independently, it will be necessary to remove the
valve stem to allow the oil to flow into the tube. If
the start up is delayed or the pump has been shut
down for over 150 hours, the lubrication procedure
must be repeated just prior to actual start up.
5. Open the air release system isolation valve.
Adjusting the air release system throttling device so
that is partially open, It should not be closed or fully
open.
NOTE: Not exhausting the air or exhausting it too fast
can damage the pump.
6. All connections to driver and starting device must
match wiring diagram. Voltage, phase and frequency
on motor nameplate must agree with line current.
7. Rotate shaft manually to ensure impellers are not
binding.
8. Verify that driver bearings are properly lubricated
and check oil level in housing.
9. Inspect discharge piping connection, valves and
pressure gauges for proper operation.
to static water level
8, 10, 50 gal. Per 100 ft. depth
12, 14 to static water level
10 gal. Per 100 ft. depth
3, 4
25 gal. Per 100 ft. depth
5, 6
1"
1½"
1½"
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PUMP STARTUP
1. Partially close the valve in the discharge line.
2. Start the pump. If any abnormal noises, jerking
or vibration is noted, stop the pump immediately,
determine the cause of the abnormalities and correct
them.
3. After the pump is operating at full speed, slowly
open discharge valve. If driver overheats or there is
excessive vibration, stop the pump, determine the
causes and correct them.
4. If the air release valve is manually operated, close it.
5. For open lineshaft pumps, with the pump in
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
operation, there should be some leakage at the
stuffing box packing. The correct leakage rate is
approximately one drop per second. Check the
temperature of the leakage as well as the discharge
head. If the pump runs hot and the leakage begins
to choke off, stop the pump and allow it to cool
down. A few light taps with a hammer on the gland
will upset the packing sufficiently to resume leakage.
After pump has cooled, restart pump and follow
preceding procedure. Run pump 15 minutes, check
leakage, if it exceeds two drops per second, adjust
packing as described in “Packing Adjustment and
Replacement”.
6. For enclosed line shaft pumps, adjust the lubricator
valve for the proper flow rate of the lubrication oil.
(See Page 17.)
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance includes periodic inspection
of oil level in the oil reservoir (for pump with oil lub
column), re-lubrication of electric motors, gear drives
and prime mover. Systematic inspection of the pump
and its components shall be made at regular intervals.
The frequency required depends upon the operating
conditions of the pump and its environment. See Page
19 for Preventive Maintenance Procedures. Consult
the applicable manufacturer’s instructions for detailed
information on maintenance for the prime mover,
driveshaft, electric motors and gear drives. Any deviation
in performance or operations from what is expected can
be traced to some specific cause. Variances from initial
performance will indicate changing system conditions,
wear or impending breakdown of the unit.
2. With the pump shut down and when packing has
been compressed to the point that the gland is about
to contact the upper face of stuffing box, remove
the split gland, add one extra packing ring and
readjust. If this fails to reduce leakage to two drops
per second, remove all packing rings and replace
with new rings.
Do not over tighten the stuffing box.
Excessive pressure can wear out packing
prematurely and seriously damage the shaft.
3. Remove the packing with the aid of a packing hook.
If a lantern ring is provided, remove it by inserting
a wire hook in the slots of the ring and pull it from
the packing box. Thoroughly clean the stuffing box
of all foreign matter.
4. If the replacement packing is in the form of a
continuous coil or rope, it must be cut into rings
before installing. Tightly wrap one end of the
packing material around the top shaft like one coil
spring, and cut through the coil with a sharp knife.
For repacking sequence, refer to “Stuffing Box
Installation” (page 13).
SEASONAL SHUTDOWN
Manually rotate shaft several times prior
to restarting pump, which has been down.
1. For oil lubricated pumps that are shut down for
an extended period of time, it is suggested that the
pump be operated for at least 15 minutes every two
weeks with oil feed wide open 2 hours before and
during startup in order to maintain a film of oil on
the shafting and shaft bearings.
Before initiating maintenance procedures,
disconnect all power sources to the
equipment and accessories completely. Discharge all
parts and accessories which retain electric charge.
Failure to comply may result in severe personnel injury
or death.
PACKING ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT
Pumps equipped with packing, shall be adjusted
whenever the leakage rate exceeds two drops per second.
If there is no leakage or the stuffing box overheats, do
not back off gland nuts while the pump is running. This
will allow the entire set of rings to move away from the
bottom of the box, without relieving pressure of the
packing on the shaft. Stop the pump and allow packing
to cool then restart the pump.
Be sure to reinstall the coupling guard
before restarting the pump.
It may be necessary to repeat this procedure several
times before proper amount of liquid comes through to
efficiently prevent overheating. If leakage is excessive,
adjust the stuffing box as follows:
1. With the pump in operation, tighten the gland nuts
one-quarter turn for each adjustment. Allow packing
to equalize against the increased pressure and
leakage to gradually decrease to a steady rate, before
making another adjustment.
2. For product (or water) lubricated pump, if the pump
is to be shut down for an extended period of time,
operate it for at least 15 minutes with adequate prelubrication every two weeks.
3. Before resuming normal operations, oil should be
changed on drivers, right angle gear and lubricating
oil system. After 15 minutes of operation adjust
lateral.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TIME INTERVAL
PROCEDURE
Clean dirt, oil and grease from driver and discharge head. As required.
Clean driver ventilation passage to prevent overheating. As required.
Change lubrication in gear drive. 2,000 or once a year
Check oil level in the reservoir. It should never be less than ¼ full. 24
Refill, check drip rate.
Tighten all loose bolts, and check for excessive vibration. As required.
If packing is grease lubricated, add as required. 100
Check that there is some leakage through stuffing box while As required
pump is in operation. Do not tighten gland nuts unless necessary.
Refer to page 18 for tightening requirement.
Maintain a liquid film of lubrication between the seal rubbing faces. As required.
Re-grease the motor bearings:
1800 RPM and above Refer to Motor IOM
Below 1800 RPM Refer to Motor IOM
(in operating hours)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Grease for Lineshafts, Turbine oils for Lineshafts,
Suction Bowl Bearings Suction Bowl Bearings
and Shaft Packings and similar applications
Operating Temperature Range 20º F to 120º F 20º F to 120º F
Required properties
Pour Point : 20º F or lower (base oil) 20º F or lower
Flash Point : 300º F or higher (base oil) 300º F or higher
100º F Viscosity : 450 SUS or higher (base oil) 150 SUS or higher
ASTM Dropping Point : 160º F or higher 32
Nitrile Rubber Swell : Minimal (up to 3%) Minimal (up to 3%)
Thickener Type: Calcium or Lithium
Thickener Percent: 15% Minimum
Manufacturer Recommended Standard Industrial Lubricants
*Note: 1. In front of the oil grade means it is suitable for sub zero temperature (F) service.
2. Food machinery lubricants meet USDA H-1 requirements and FDA document 21 CFR 178.3570.
In addition, # in front of the product name means it is NSF 61 registered products.
Chevron Texaco Corp.
CITGO Petroleum Corp.
Exxon Mobil Corp.
76 Lubricants Co.
#FM Grease EP2 *#Lubricating Oil FM32
Citgo Oil & Grease Citgo Oil & Grease
#Mobil Grease FM102 DTE FM 32 Oil
76 Lubricants 76 Lubricants
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Pump does not start A. Electrical circuit open or not Check circuit and correct.
completed
B. Improper lateral adjustment. Reset impeller adjustment,
Impeller on bottom. See page 16.
C. Low voltage supplied to Check whether driver wiring is
electric driver correct and receives full voltage.
D. Defective motor Consult factory.
2. No liquid delivered A. Discharge valve closed Be sure the discharge valve is in
full open position.
B. Speed is too low Check if driver is directly across
the line and receiving full voltage.
C. Wrong rotation Check for CCW rotation when
viewed from above. Check
engagement of motor coupling.
D. Obstruction in liquid passage Pull pump, inspect suction
strainer, impeller and bowls.
E. Water level in the well is below Increase pump setting by adding
1st stage impeller column.
F. Static lift too high Check the dynamic water level in
well. Consult factory for adding
stages or increase impeller diam.
G. Field head requirement greater Check system friction loss.
than design head Increase discharge piping size.
Consult factory for adding stages
or increase impeller diameter
H. Damaged bowl assembly; Pull pump and repair all
Broken or disconnected shaft damaged components.
I. Driver with reduced voltage, or Check RPM, voltage and amp’s.
reduced current starting does
not come up to speed
3. Not enough liquid A. Same as items 2-A thru 2-G Same as items 2-A thru 2-G. B. Cavitation Insufficient NPSH available.
Consider to low the bowl
assembly by adding column.
C. Impellers adjusted too high See page 16.
D. Air or gas in the water If successive starts and stops
does not remedy, low pump if
possible, or close discharge
valve to maintain well pumping
level at a lower GPM.
E. Excessive pump wear Pull pump and repair as required.
4. Not enough pressure See not enough liquid. See not enough liquid.
5. Pump works for a while A. Excessive horsepower required. Use larger driver. Consult factory.
and quits B. Pumping higher viscosity or Test liquid for viscosity and
specific gravity liquid than specific gravity.
designed for.
C. Mechanical failure of Check bearings and impellers for
critical parts damage. Any irregularities in
these parts will cause a drag
on the shaft.
D. Suction strainer clogged Pull pump and clean the strainer.
E. Misalignment Realign pump and driver
F. Break suction Check dynamic water level in the
well. Lower bowl assembly by
adding column.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
6. Pump takes too much A. Damaged impeller Inspect, replace if damaged.
power B. Foreign object lodged between Remove object as required.
impeller and bowl
C. Specific gravity higher than Test liquid for viscosity and
pump designed for specific gravity.
D. Viscosity too high, partial Check for both. They can cause
freezing of pumpage drag on impeller.
E. Defective bearing Replace bearing, check shaft or
shaft sleeve for scoring.
F. Packing is too tight Release gland pressure.
Retighten. (See page 18.) Keep
leakage flowing. If no leakage,
check packing, sleeve or shaft.
7. Pump is too noisy A. Cavitation Same as Item 3-B.
B. Bent shaft Straighten as required. See
Page 11 for runout limits.
C. Rotating parts binding, loose Replace as required.
or broken.
D. Bearings are worn out Replace bearings.
E. Resonance Check piping strain, consult factory.
8. Excessive vibrations A. Coupling misalignment, bent Determine cause utilizing shaft
impeller unbalance, worn vibration frequency analyzer
bearings, cavitation, piping and/or pump disassemble.
strain and/or resonance Complex problem may require
factory service assistance.
B. Motor or gear driveshaft end See Installation of Hollow Shaft
play maladjustment Driver (VHS), Page 15.
C. Bent shaft Straighten as required. See
Page 11 for runout limits.
D. Crooked well. Survey the well and consult factory.
9. Pump leaks excessively A. Defective packing Replace worn packing.
at stuffing box B. Wrong type of packing Replace packing not properly
installed or run-in. Replace
improper packing with correct
grade for liquid being pumped.
10. Stuffing box is A. Packing is too tight See item 6-F.
overheating B. Packing is not lubricated Release gland pressure and
replace all packing if burnt or
damaged. Re-grease packing
as required.
C. Wrong grade of packing Consult factory.
D. Stuffing box improperly packed Repack stuffing box.
11. Packing wears too fast A. Shaft or shaft sleeve worn Pull pump and remachine, or
replace shaft and/or sleeve.
B. Insufficient or no lubrication Repack and make sure packing
is loose enough to allow some
leakage.
C. Improperly packed Repack properly, make sure all
old packing is removed and
stuffing box is clean.
D. Wrong grade of packing Consult factory.
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Disassembly And Reassembly
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Disassembly And Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
Before working on pump or motor, lock
out driver power to prevent accidental
startup and physical injury.
NOTE: Pump components should be match-marked
prior to disassembly to ensure they are
reassembled in the correct location.
SHAFT
TAPERLOCK DRIVER
DISASSEMBLY POSITION
HEAD AND COLUMN
1. On pumps which are driven through a gear drive,
remove the driveshaft between the gear and the
prime mover.
2. On pumps, which are electric motor driven, remove
the electrical connections at the conduit box and tag
the electrical leads, so they can be reassembled the
same way they were disassembled.
3. Uncouple driver (or gear box) from pump shaft and
mounting flanges and lift off by the lifting lugs or
eyebolts as furnished.
Never try to lift entire pump assembly by
the lifting lugs or eyebolts furnished for the
driver only.
4. Disconnect discharge head from the discharge
piping. Remove all hold down bolts and external
piping. Remove coupling, packing box and proceed
with disassembly down to the bowls by reversing
the procedures described in detail for assembling the
unit.
BOWL ASSEMBLY
The bowl assembly is composed of a suction bowl/bell,
intermediate bowl(s), top bowl, impellers and securing
hardware, bearings, and pump shaft.
Turbine bowl impellers are secured to the shaft by either
a taperlock or a key and split thrust ring. Follow only
those procedures that apply to the particular construction
supplied.
NOTE: Match mark bowl assembly in sequence of
disassembly to aid in the reassembly procedure.
TAPERLOCK CONSTRUCTION BOWL
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove capscrews that secure top intermediate
bowl (669), not shown, to intermediate bowl (670).
See Figure 1 or 2.
2. Slide discharge bowl and top bowl off the pump
shaft (660).
IMPELLER
BOWL
Figure 13
3. Pull shaft out as far as possible and strike Impeller
hub by a taperlock driver or equivalent sliding
along the pump shaft to drive the impeller off the
taperlock (See Figure 12).
4. After the impeller is freed, insert a screwdriver into
the slot in the taperlock and spread it open. Slide
the taperlock and impeller off the pump shaft.
5. Repeat the above procedures until the bowl
assembly is completely disassembled.
TURBINE BOWL – WEAR RING REMOVAL
1. Remove set screws or grind off tack weld, when
rings are furnished with those locking methods.
2. Utilizing a diamond point chisel, cut two “V” shaped
grooves on the bowl wear ring approximately 180
degrees apart. Use extreme care not to damage the
wear ring seat.
3. With a chisel or drift, knock the end of one half of
the ring in, and pry the ring out.
4. On special materials such as chrome steel, set up the
bowl in a lathe and machine the wear ring off using
extreme care not to machine or damage the ring
seat.
BOWL AND LINESHAFT BEARING REMOVAL
Utilizing an arbor press and a piece of pipe or sleeve
with outside diameter slightly smaller than the outside
diameter of the bearing to press the bearing out.
NOTE: Bowl bearings are press fit. Do not
remove unless replacement is necessary.
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INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY
WARNING
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
1. Clean all pump parts thoroughly with a suitable
cleaner.
2. Check bearing retainers for deformation and wear.
3. Check shafts for straightness and excessive wear on
bearing surfaces. Average total runout should be less
than 0.0005” TIR per foot, not to exceed 0.005”
T.I.R. for every 10 feet of shafting.
4. Visually check impellers and bowls for cracks and
pitting. Check all bowl bearings for excessive wear
and corrosion.
Wear protective gloves and use
appropriate eye protection to prevent
injury when handling hot parts.
5. Replace all badly worn or damaged parts with new
parts. In addition, replace all gaskets and packing as
required.
TURBINE BOWL WEAR RING INSTALLATION
Place chamfered face of the bowl or impeller wear ring
towards the ring seat and press the ring into the seat. Use
an arbor press or equal, making sure the ring is flush with
the edge or the wear ring seat.
INSTALL BOWL AND LINESHAFT BEARING
(Refer to Figure 1 for components numbers)
1. Press bearing (653) into retainer (652) using an
arbor press or equal.
2. Press bearing (690) into suction bowl/bell (688) hub
using an arbor press or equal. The top of the bearing
should protrude above the suction hub equal to the
depth of the counter bore in the sand collar.
3. Place the bowl (670) with the flange downward and
press bearing (672) through chamfered side of bowl
hub until the bearing is flush with the hub by using
an arbor press or equal.
REASSEMBLY THE BOWL ASSEMBLY OF
TAPERLOCK CONSTRUCTION
1. For ease in reassembly apply a thin film of turbine
oil to all mating and threaded parts. Be sure the
shaft has been cleaned and checked for straightness.
2. If the sand collar is not assembled to the shaft,
install the sand collar. The sand collar is attached
to the shaft with a shrink fit. The larger diameter
of the counterbore of the sand collar goes toward
the suction bell bearing. Heat the sand collar until
it slips over the shaft and quickly position it so that
the bottom of the sand collar is set according to the
“X” dimension, before it cools. See Figure 13. See
Table 1 for the “X” dimensions. Slide the plain end
of the pump shaft into the suction bowl/bell bearing
until the sand collar rests against the suction bowl/
bell hub.
3. Hold the shaft in this position by inserting a long
capscrew (or all thread rod with a hex nut) with an
assembly jig into the bottom end of the suction hub
and secure tight into the threaded hole at the end
of the shaft. Be sure the shaft has been cleaned and
checked for straightness.
4. Slide the first impeller over the shaft until it seats on
the suction bowl/bell.
5. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the taperlock
(677) spread the slot and slide the taperlock over
the pump shaft. Hold the impeller against bowl and
slide the taperlock into the impeller hub. Be sure the
taperlocks have been cleaned and are dry.
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6. Hold impeller firmly against the suction bowl/bell
CAUTION
and drive the taperlock into place with a taperlock
driver, (See Figure 14). After the impeller is secured
in position, the top end of the taperlock should be
1/8” above the impeller hub.
SHAFT
Repair Parts
ORDERING PARTS
When ordering spare or replacement parts, the pump
serial number, size and type of pump must be given. This
can be found on the nameplate furnished with the unit.
Give the complete name and reference number of each
part as indicated on the applicable sectional drawings,
Figure 1 or Figure 2, and the quantity required.
TAPERLOCK
DRIVER
DISASSEMBLY
POSITION
IMPELLER
BOWL
Figure 15
7. Slide intermediate bowl (670) onto shaft and secure
with capscrews provided.
8. Repeat preceding procedure for number of stages
required.
9. Remove long capscrew and the assembly jig at the
end of suction hub and check that the shaft rotates
freely without dragging or binding. Also check for
adequate lateral (end play).
STOCKING SPARE PARTS
Spare parts to be kept in inventory will vary according
to service, field maintenance, allowable down time and
number of units. A minimum inventory of one complete
set of bearings and one spare of each moving part is
suggested.
RETURNING PARTS
A completed Return Material Authorization (RMA)
form must accompany all materials returned to the
factory. The RMA forms can be obtained direct from
the factory or through your local Goulds Water
Technology representative. The RMA form must be
filled in completely and forwarded as directed thereon.
Parts being returned under warranty claim must have a
complete written report submitted with the RMA form.
Returned material must be carefully
packaged to prevent transit damage - the
factory cannot assume any responsibility for parts
damaged in transit.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
After assembly of bowl assembly, reassemble pump
as described in "Installation" and also "Startup and
Operation Procedures".
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Xylem Inc.
PO Box 5487
Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone: 1-806-763-7867
Fax: 1-800-453-4749
www.xyleminc.com/brands/gouldswatertechnology
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