INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Foreword
This manual provides instructions for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of the Goulds Water
Technology Vertical Industrial Turbine 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 VIT 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
safe engineering practices in the installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Goulds Water Technology shall not be liable for physical injury, death, damage, or delays caused by a
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) 763-7867.
THIS MANUAL EXPLAINS :
• Proper Installation • Pump Overhaul
• Start-up Procedures • Trouble Shooting
• Operation Procedures • Ordering Spare or Repair Parts
General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION 2 – General Information .............................................................................................................................4
Receiving and Checking ............................................................................................................................................4
Materials and Equipment Required ...........................................................................................................................5
General Description ..................................................................................................................................................6
Foundation / Piping ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the Bowl Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Column .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Discharge Head .................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the Stuffing Box .......................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Mechanical Seal ..................................................................................................................................16
Mechanical Seal Alignment ......................................................................................................................................16
Installing the Tension Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Driver ................................................................................................................................................19
Installing the Thrust Pot ..........................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 4 – Pump Start Up and Operation ............................................................................................................24
Thrust Pot Lubrication and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 27
Inspection and Reassembly ...................................................................................................................................... 32
SECTION 7 – Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 34
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.
4
• 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 or death.
• Observe all decontamination procedures.
General Information – SECTION 2
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 VIT
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 Sections 1 through 6 and carefully
follow the instructions for installing and operating.
Sections 5 contains answers to troubleshooting and
maintenance questions. 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. All shafting
must be checked for straightness.
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 a claim is
made and facilitate prompt and satisfactory adjustment.
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 VIT 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 VIT Pumps. These procedures are necessary
to protect the precision parts of the pumps. Specific
procedures for storing motors, gear drivers, and engines,
should be obtained from the equipment manufacturer.
This section is intended to be of general assistance to
users of Goulds Water Technology VIT Pumps. It shall
not modify, amend and/or otherwise alter the scope
of Goulds Water Technology VIT 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.
5
Uncontrolled Long Term Storage Preparations
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 and seal flush piping and either
fill the piping with rust preventative oil, or re-coat the
piping periodically to prevent corrosion.
Discharge Head
The discharge head is either a cast iron head or a
fabricated 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 guards for safe operation.
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 VIT pump is a vertical turbine lineshaft
pump, which is designed to meet wide ranges of service
with maximum dependability. See Figure 1 or Figure 2
for open lineshaft pump and Figure 3 and Figure 4 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.
Column
Threaded or flanged column construction provides
positive shaft and bearing alignment. Bearings are spaced
to provide vibration free operation away from the
shaft critical speed in order to 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.
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 140º F
(60º C) and in the larger size bowls (over 18”), impellers
are keyed to the shaft. A special first stage low NPSH
impeller may be provided on some pump for certain
special application.
Thrust Pot
A thrust pot is utilized when the driver is not designed to
carry the pump thrust.
6
DISCHARGE HEAD ASSEMBLY
ITEM DESCRIPTION
600 DISCHARGE HEAD
601 MOTOR SUPPORT
608 HEADSHAFT
610 COUPLING ASSEMBLY
616 SEAL HOUSING
617 SEAL HOUSING BEARING
620 MECHANICAL SEAL
637 COLUMN FLANGE
779 SEAL HOUSING GASKET
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 pumpfoundation interface.
5. Carefully lower the sub base onto the foundation
bolts. Hand tighten the nuts.
6. Leveling the sub base may be done by several
methods. Two common methods are:
A. Using leveling wedges. This is shown in
Figure 6.
B. Leveling nuts on the anchor bolts.
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.
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 2½
times the bolt diameter embedded in the concrete.
BOLT
SHIMS
SUB BASE
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
FLOOR SLEEVE
(OPTIONAL)
Figure 6
DAM
FOUNDATION
SLEEVE
Figure 5
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 5.
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.
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 them. Refer
to grout manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Build dam around foundation (See Figure 6).
Thoroughly wet foundation. Refer to grout
manufacturer’s instructions.
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. Refer to grout
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Allow grout to set at least 48 hours.
5. Tighten foundation bolts.
PIPING
Guidelines for piping are given in the “Hydraulic
Institute Standards”, available from: Hydraulic Institute,
11
9 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054-3802 and must be
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
reviewed prior to pump installation.
Never draw piping into place by forcing
the flange connections of the pump. Pipe
strain will adversely effect the operation of the pump
resulting in damage to the equipment and possible
physical injury.
to lower unit until the discharge head flange engages
and rests firmly on the plate, then secure with
capscrews provided.
5. When a lineshaft is shipped separately check shaft
for straightness; average total run out should not
exceed 0.005” TIR (0.127mm) for 10 feet (3m).
Shaft must be within tolerance prior to installation.
1. All piping must be supported independently of, 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 the 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 piping branches prior to assembly.
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.
6. Refer to remainder of this manual for complete
assembly, startup, maintenance, disassembly and
recommended lubricants for the pump.
INSTALLING A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED PUMP
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. 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 to support the pump.
(See Figure 7).
7. Cushioning devices should be used to protect the
pump from surges and water hammer if quickclosing valves are installed in the system.
PUMP INSTALLATION
Pumps of 20 feet (6 meters) or less in length are usually
shipped assembled, with the exception of the driver,
mechanical seal with tubing and coupling assembly,
spacer or non spacer type. When provided, refer to the
Certified Pump Outline for the applicable base plate plan
for the location of anchor bolt holes.
INSTALLING AN ASSEMBLED PUMP
1. If a base plate was supplied, install as described in
Foundation/Piping Section (page 11).
2. Clean the mounting surface of the plate and clean
bottom surface of discharge head mounting flange.
3. Sling through discharge head holes or thread two
eyebolts through bolt holes in the mounting flange
and hoist unit into position over foundation.
NOTE: Eyebolts or sling should be rated to
handle in excess of the pump weight (See Outline
Drawing).
4. Lower the unit and carefully guide it so that unit
does not strike the side of the base plate. Continue
12
Figure 7
3. Place a suitable hoist or derrick over base plate
opening with the hook in the center.
4. If a suction strainer is provided, assemble it to the
suction bell (or suction bowl).
5. 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.
6. Attach a sling to the elevator clamps, eyebolts,
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
or lifting bail and hoist it into position over the
foundation opening. (See Figure 7).
7. 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.
8. 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.
COLUMN
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.
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.
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. For flanged column, install two eyebolts
diametrically opposite the upper flange of the
bottom column. Attach a sling to the eyebolts and
to the hoist hook. Lower column section until the
flange engages the flanged top bowl register. Insert
as many bolts through both flanges as possible. Lift
column assembly high enough to allow rotation
of the supports. Install and tighten remaining
capscrews gradually in diametrically opposite pairs
until all are uniformly tightened.
6. 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.
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.
7. 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. For flanged
columns, fit the retainer in the female register of the
flange. Make sure the contact faces in the flanges are
clean.
8. 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.
9. Repeat the preceding procedures until all column
sections required have been installed.
13
10. Install the top shaft or stub shaft and coupling. If
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
the pump is equipped with column adjusting nipple,
install it with longer threaded end upward. Screw
the lock ring on to the nipple until you reach 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.
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. Completely tighten 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.
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 8). Tie a clove hitch or double half hitch
around the enclosing tube and then around the shaft
in threaded area. Figure 8 also shows the alternate
method (dotted lines).
COLUMN
DEEP THROATED CLAMP
ENCLOSING
DRAG LINE
HOIST
HOOK
ROPE
TUBE
CHAIN WRENCH
(CLAMP)
Figure 8
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.
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.
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.
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
14
stainless steel.
See page 27 for recommended oil.
13. Repeat the preceding procedures. Throughout the
column assembly, install tube stabilizer (658) over
the enclosing tube (654) every 40 feet. The last one
should be less than 20 feet below the bottom of 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
15. Install the top shaft or stub shaft and coupling.
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.
INSTALLING THE DISCHARGE HEAD
VIT Pumps are provided with either a cast iron or
fabricated steel type head. For pump with below
ground discharge, a motor stand is provided instead the
discharge head. Install the discharge head as follows:
1. If the stuffing box (See Fig. 9) or tension nut (See
Fig. 10) is assembled to the head, remove it and all
the attached piping.
2. For threaded column, check to be sure that the
column flange (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.
3. Remove coupling guard if provided. Attach a sling
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. Center 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.
5. For flanged column, continue to lower the discharge
head until the discharge head engages the column
flange. Install capscrews and secure discharge head
to the column flange. Tighten capscrews gradually
in diametrically opposite pairs. Lift the 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.
6. Hoist the discharge head by lifting lug and remove
the elevator clamp attached to column.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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).
10. Rotate the shaft approximately 90º. 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
proceed.
INSTALLING THE STUFFING BOX
Assemble stuffing box as shown in Figure 9.
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. Make sure
the capscrews are torqued equally to prevent
misalignment.
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 all
three (3) rings in this manner. Stagger ring joints 90º
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 joint 90º apart.
6. Install the split gland and screw nuts on the split
gland studs. Tighten nuts then relieve the nuts and
tighten finger tight.
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.
(619) STUD (2)
(735) HEX NUT
(2)
PORT “A”
(622) LANTERN
RING
Figure 9
(624) BYPASS LINE
(618) GLAND
PORT “B”
(621) O-RING
(620) PACKING
(6 RING)
(616) STUFFING
BOX
(617) BEARING
15
7. The stuffing box is shipped with both ports plugged.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
8. Final adjustment of the stuffing box must be made
at pump start up. A properly packed stuffing box
should be loose enough to allow the shaft to be
turned manually. Also, packing must allow leak.
See page 24, Pump Start Up #5.
Do not over tighten packing or excessive
wear can occur on the shaft or sleeve.
INSTALLING THE MECHANICAL SEAL
Vertical turbine pumps are usually supplied with cartridge
type mechanical seals, shipped assembled - ready
for installation, when mechanical seals are supplied.
Instructions for installing mechanical seals are provided
by the seal manufacturer. Consult the seal manufacturer’s
instructions (furnished with the seal) for information
on the type of seal used. Additionally, refer to factory
furnished outline drawing and seal piping schematic on
complex seal piping arrangements.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALL SEALS
1. Check surfaces at the face of the seal housing and at
the bottom of the seal housing to insure that they are
clean, flat and free of burrs. The face surface must be
smooth to form a good sealing surface for a gasket
or O-ring.
2. Check that shaft is smooth, and free of burrs, nicks
and sharp corners that could nick or cut the O-ring
or shaft packing. When further clean up is required,
protect by covering the inside of the pump seal
housing. Remove burrs, nicks and sharp corners by
using a strip of emery cloth over the shaft threads.
File threads around the keyway with a smooth mill
file or emery cloth. Sharp edges must be rounded.
3. Remove all chips and dust from the shaft area.
4. Check that all rotary unit parts of the seal fit over
the shaft. A pre-check may be made by removing the
O-ring(s) from the cartridge sleeve Inside Diameter
(ID) and then installing the seal on the shaft. Further
shaft clean up will be necessary when the seal will
not pass all the way into the seal housing.
5. Remove the seal after the pre-check and re-install
the sleeve O-ring(s).
6. Sparingly lubricate the shaft and sleeve ID with
the lubricant included with the mechanical seal or
recommended by the mechanical seal manufacturer.
The following lubricants may be used, for
water service, when no lubricant is supplied or
recommended by the mechanical seal manufacturer.
• Light oil (SAE #10 or 20)
• Dow Corning #4 Grease
• Silicone lubricant
• Wax or Clay
• Soapy water
7. Install the O-ring or gasket, between the seal
housing and seal. Install the seal over the shaft and
ease it into position against the face of the seal box.
Take care when passing the sleeve and O-ring over
keyways or threads to avoid damaging the O-ring.
Do not bump carbon members against The
shaft as they may chip, crack or break.
8. Position seal gland on discharge head seal housing
and secure with capscrews (or nuts for studs)
provided. Tighten capscrews gradually and
uniformly in a criss-cross pattern, taking 2 or 3
passes.
Do not over tighten capscrews on gland.
This can distort seal seat and cause seal
failure.
9. Install all seal piping as required. Prior to making
final connections of sealing liquid pressurizing lines,
make sure the seal housing and all sealing liquid
lines are flushed free of dirt, scale and other particles
that would be abrasive to the sealing faces.
10. The Driver and Coupling must now be installed
per instruction. (See page 24 - INSTALLING
THE HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVER or page 26 INSTALLING THE SOLID SHAFT DRIVER).
MECHANICAL SEAL ALIGNMENT
CONCENTRICITY OF MOTOR SHAFT
1. Install the dial indicator
as shown, with the base
attached to the motor
support.
2. Rotate the motor shaft by
hand while you read the
dial.
3. Make sure that the runout
does not exceed NEMA
standards, 0.002 in (0.05
mm) maximum TIR.
4. If the indicator reads higher than 0.002 in (0.05
mm)TIR, loosen the four motor hold-down bolts
and relocate the motor on the motor base register.
5. Obtain the desired position.
6. Tighten the hold-down bolts and repeat the indicator
reading.
Note: Adding or removing shims between the motor
and the discharge head helps alignment in the
vertical direction. The motor may also have to be
adjusted in the horizontal direction for alignment.
Oil based lubricants will damage EPR / EPDM
elastomer O-rings. Silicone lube and soapy water are
safe for EPR / EPDM elastomer O-rings.
16
FLATNESS OF THE SEAL HOUSING
For this measurement, remove the mechanical seal if
the dial indicator stylus cannot rotate 360° on the top
surface of the seal gland.
1. Install the dial indicator as
shown, with the base 1)
Remove the lower coupling
components and attach the
base of the dial indicator to
the motor shaft.
2. Place the stylus at the top
surface of the seal gland, or
at the top surface of the seal
housing.
3. Slowly rotate the motor
shaft 360°.
4. Check that the face of the seal housing is square
with the shaft to within 0.002 in (0.05 mm) TIR.
CONCENTRICITY OF THE SEAL HOUSING
This measurement requires that
you remove the mechanical seal.
1. Install the dial indicator as
shown.
2. Rotate the motor shaft
by hand and run the
indicator in the insidemachined surface of the
seal housing in order to
determine the concentricity.
3. If the indicator reads higher
than 0.004 in (0.10 mm) TIR, loosen the four
motor hold-down bolts and relocate the motor on
the motor base register.
4. Obtain the desired position.
5. Tighten the hold-down bolts and repeat the
indicator reading.
CONCENTRICITY OF THE HEADSHAFT
1. Reinstall the mechanical
seal if it was removed for
the flatness or concentricity
measurement.
2. Install the coupling assembly
and adjust the impeller.
3. Attach the base of the dial
indicator on the discharge
head or motor support.
4. Place the stylus on the shaft
between the top of the seal
and the bottom of the pump coupling.
5. Slowly rotate the motor shaft 360°.
6. Check that the shaft runout is within 0.004 in (0.10
mm) TIR, or as required by specification.
7. Drill and dowel the pin in three places in order to
secure the motor to the motor base after you obtain
the required runouts.
CONCENTRICITY OF MOTOR SHAFT USING
JACKSCREWS
1. Install the dial indicator
as shown, with the base
attached to the motor
support.
2. Rotate the motor shaft by
hand while you read the
dial.
3. Make sure that the runout
does not exceed NEMA
standards, 0.002 in (0.05
mm) maximum TIR.
4. If the indicator reads higher than 0.002 in (0.05
mm) TIR, using the jackscrews relocate the motor
on the motor base (sometimes no register).
5. Obtain the desired position.
6. Tighten the hold-down bolts (not the jackscrews)
and repeat the indicator reading.
Note: Adding or removing shims between the
motor and the discharge head helps alignment in
the vertical direction. The jackscrews are provided
to adjust the motor in the horizontal direction for
alignment.
INSTALLING THE TENSION PLATE WITH CAST IRON
TENSION NUT
INSTALLING THE TUBE TENSION PLATE
1. (See Figure 10). Lubricate tube threads and
underside of tension plate flange with thread
compound. Thread the tension plate (625) onto
the enclosing tube nipple (629) manually until its
shoulder rests on the discharge head.
TENSIONING THE ENCLOSING TUBE
The enclosing tube sags from its own weight as it is
installed and must be pulled tight (tensioned) to make it
straight. This section describes two methods of tensioning
the tube. The direct pull method is more precise and is
preferred. The second method--the wrenching method--is
given as an alternate.
NOTE: The correct tension is equal to the weight of the
enclosing tube plus 10%.
Weights per unit length for each tube size are given in the
Table 1. Multiply by total length of the tube to determine
the total weight.
1. The upper end of the tube may be pulled by the
hoist to obtain the predetermined tension value.
This requires the use of a dynamometer scale and
an adapter fitting to grip the tube. TUBE TENSION
ADAPTER AVAILABLE THROUGH FACTORY.
With the tension plate installed manually but
not tightened, thread the special fitting onto the
top of the tube to full engagement. Attach the
dynamometer scale to the fitting, and connect the
upper end of the scale to the hoist hook. Operate
the hoist hook to apply the required tension. This
should pull the tension plate off the discharge head.
Manually thread the tension plate to reset it. Release
tension, remove dynamometer scale and special
fitting.
WRENCHING METHOD
1. If a dynamometer is not available, the tube can
be tensioned by wrenching the tube tension
plate. Make up a spanner wrench to straddle the
projecting threaded tube end and to engage the tube
tension plate capscrew holes by two lugs. Torque
the tension plate to take all the slack out of the shaft
tubing and induce a reasonable amount of tension
by turning the tension plate counterclockwise. For
tubing 2½” (63.5mm) and larger, an individual's full
strength on a 3 foot (915mm) lever arm is sufficient.
For smaller sizes, less pull must be exercised.
NOTE: Do not turn clockwise to align holes in tension
plate and discharge head.
INSTALLING TENSION NUT
1. (See Figure 10). Install capscrews (760) in the
tension plate. Pour one pint of oil down the oil
tube. Note: Factory assembled unit has no oil in it.
Oil must added in the field.
2. Install packing (620) in the tension plate and thread
the tension nut (626), tightening it firmly against the
packing.
3. If a packed type tension nut (626) is used (for water
flush), install packing (620), packing gland (618)
and secure with stud (734) and nut (735). Screw nut
finger tight. Install line assembly (635) and connect
to flush liquid supply (see Figure 10).
Be sure that the top of the enclosing tube
does not interference with the tension nut.
4. If the top of the tube interferes with the tension nut,
determine the distance, if the tube is too long or too
short. If the tube is too short, it must be replaced
with a longer tube of the correct length. If the tube
is too long, it must be cut to the correct length and
re-threaded. Reinstall and re-level pump.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1. Connect solenoid valve (if provided), oil lines, and
fill the oil reservoir with oil.
2. Check the lubricator feed and see that the oil
reservoir is flowing freely. (In the case of a solenoid
valve, temporary power connections are required.)
Set the proper drops per minute on the regulator.
Table 2 shows recommended regulator setting.
TABLE 2 – Regulator Setting
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
INSTALLING THE TENSION PLATE WITH BRONZE
TENSION NUT
Assemble Tension Plate Assembly as shown in Figure 11.
1. Remove the lock bolt (636) and o-ring (621).
Thoroughly clean the tension plate (625) include the
o-ring groove. Lightly grease the o-ring and re-install
it.
2. Clean the surface of the discharge head where the
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 page 27 for recommended
lubricants.) Note: Factory assembled unit has no oil
in it. Oil must be added in the field.
Figure 10
18
CAUTION
WARNING
LUBE LINE
(635)
LOCK BOLT
(636)
TENSION NUT
(623)
CAPSCREWS
TENSION PLATE
(625)
GASKET
(779)
O-RING
(621)
TUBE NIPPLE
(629)
Figure 11
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 contact the
tension plate.
5. For setting less than 100 feet, tighten the tension nut
until a slot aligns with the nearest locking position.
Install the locking bolt.
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 12. The head shaft (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. 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
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
HEADSHAFT (608)
CAPSCREW (760)
ADJUSTING NUT
HOLD DOWN
BOLT
Figure 12
6. After lowering and orienting the driver as explained
above, remove the drive coupling and the hold
down bolts (See Figure 12). Be sure to mark the
location of the coupling before removing 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 headshaft, 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 base plate 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
counter-clockwise when viewed from the top. See
arrow on pump name plate. If motor does not rotate
counter-clockwise, 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
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.
19
11. Install motor drive coupling. (Be sure to line up the
WARNING
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.
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 in the previous
paragraph, 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 misalign 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 DRIVERS
NOTE: Shaft adjustment up or down is accomplished by
turning the adjusting nut (604) Figure 13.
NOTE: There are five holes in the adjusting nut and
only four in the motor coupling. See Figure 13.
1. With shafting all the way down and the impellers
resting on their seats, turn the adjusting nut (604)
in counter-clockwise 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.
2. 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). 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.
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.
3. For pump setting over 200 ft. see IOM for DWT.
FOR OPEN IMPELLERS
1. With shafting all the way down and the impellers
resting on their seats, turn the adjusting nut (604)
in counter-clockwise 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.
2. Align hole “A” in the
(604) ADJUSTING NUT
adjusting nut (604) and
hole “C” in the driver
LOWER IMPELLER
coupling (See Figure13) or
whatever similar holes are
RAISE IMPELLER
in like position. If care is
exercised, this will give an
initial impeller clearance
A
of 0.001” to 0.003”
depending on shaft size or
the pitch of the thread.
3. Insert capscrew into hole
B
E
“B” provided these are the
nearest matching holes
for counter-clockwise
rotation of adjusting nut,
MOTOR COUPLING
ROTATION
turn adjusting nut counterclockwise until holes “B”
and “D” line up. This
gives 1/20 of a turn
C
H
which is 0.004”
on 12 tpi shaft or
0.005” on 10 tpi
shaft.
4. Normal impeller
clearance for the
open impeller is
D
consider to be 0.015”
for the first 10 ft of
the column length and
Figure 13
0.010” additional clearance for each 10 ft of length
thereafter. This can be reduced in some instances
where is necessary, but should not be attempted
without consulting the factory or factory serviceman
if present.
INSTALLATION OF A SOLID SHAFT DRIVER
NOTE: When pump is supplied with an oil lubricated
thrust pot, do not secure driver to discharge
head until after the thrust pot and flexible
coupling are installed. (See page 22 for thrust
pot installation instruction.)
Do not work under a heavy suspended
object unless there is a positive support
and safe guard which will protect personnel should a
hoist or sling fail.
The coupling between the driveshaft and discharge head
shaft may be a non-spacer type (see Figure 14), or a
spacer type (see Figure 15). The latter is used on pumps
furnished with a mechanical seal to permit servicing of
the seal without removal of the driver.
1. Driver support. When a driver support is furnished
and not installed, proceed as follows.
A. Hoist driver support, inspect the mounting
surfaces, register and clean these surfaces
thoroughly.
B. Install driver support on discharge head and
secure with capscrews provided.
2. Attach a sling to the lifting lugs of driver, hoist
motor, inspect the mounting surface, register, and
shaft extension, and clean those surfaces thoroughly.
If any burrs are found, remove burrs with a smooth
mill file, cleaning thoroughly afterward.
F
G
20
3. Orient the motor conduit box in the required
WARNING
position. Align the motor mounting holes with the
mating tapped holes on the discharge head. Lower
the motor until the registers engage and the motor
rests on the discharge head. Secure motor with
capscrews provided.
4. On drivers having a non-reverse ratchet or pins,
manually turn the driver shaft clockwise viewed
from the top until the non-reverse ratchet or pins
fully engage.
5. Lubricate motor bearings in accordance with
instructions given on lubrication plate attached to
the motor case.
NOTE: Please read and follow the motor manufacturer’s
instructions before lubricating the motor
bearings. Too much lubricant can cause the
bearings to overheat and prematurely fail.
The motor must not be tested for direction
of rotation when coupled to the pump.
If pump should rotate in the wrong direction, serious
damage to the pump and motor would result. Also
serious injury to personnel could result.
6. Make temporary electrical connections according
to tagged leads or diagram attached to the motor.
Motor must rotate counter-clockwise when viewed
from the top. See arrow on pump name plate. If
motor does not rotate counter-clockwise, you can
change the rotation by interchanging any two leads
(For three phase only, for single phase motors see
motor manufacturer’s instructions.)
7. Motor shaft end play adjustment: if required,
motor shaft end play shall be checked with a dial
indicator prior to connecting the pump coupling to
the solid shaft motor. Consult the applicable motor
manufacturer’s instruction manual for detailed
information on motor shaft end play.
COUPLING INSTALLATION: (SEE FIGURES 14 and 15)
1. Check all mating face with a fine flat file before
installation. Remove all burrs from face.
2. Apply a thin film of oil on the pump key (730) and
insert key into headshaft keyway seat.
3. Gently lower pump hub of coupling (614) onto
headshaft.
4. Thread on the adjusting plate (613) onto the
headshaft until flush with top of the headshaft.
5. Clean driver shaft by removing all grease and burrs.
Try to fit the key on the driver hub (610) before
installing it to the driver shaft.
Figure 14
Figure 15
6. Apply a thin film of oil to the driver key (730) and
insert key into drive shaft keyway seat. Place the
driver hub (610) onto the drive shaft and with key
slide it up the drive shaft until the annular grove is
exposed. Install split ring (722) in the groove and
slide driver hub down over the split ring to capture it.
7. If the pump is supplied with an adjustable spacer
coupling (see Figure 15), install spacer (612) between
headshaft and driveshaft hubs. Secure with capscrews
(759) and hex nuts (735).
21
IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT
Impeller adjustment is identical for all motors and right
angle gear drives. Adjustment is accomplished by turning
the adjusting plate (613). (See Figure 16 or 17). The
correct adjustment is listed on the Outline Drawing for
the specific unit. If the pump has a thrust pot, do not
adjust the impeller position until the thrust pot has been
installed and adjust the impeller position by using the
adjust nut on the thrust pot.
NOTE: Mechanical seal, when provided, must not be
secured to the shaft prior to impeller adjustment.
(open or enclosed type impellers). Shaft must
move up or down within the seal Assembly.
For pumps handing liquids between –50º to
200º F, impeller adjustment can be made under
ambient conditions. For liquids in excess of
this range, it is recommended that impeller
adjustment be made after the pump surface
temperature has reached an equilibrium when
charged with the pumpage. In those cases, where
this is not feasible due to safety consideration
or impossible due to external ice build up in
cryogenic applications, refer to factory for
specific instructions.
NOTE: When impellers are reset, the seal must also be
reset.
Figure 16
OPEN IMPELLERS
1. With the impellers touching the bottom of the
bowls, turn the adjusting plate (613) towards the
driver hub (610) or spacer (612) to obtain 0.015
inch clearance between the adjusting plate and
driver hub or spacer for the first 10 feet of column.
Add 0.010” for each additional 10 feet of column.
See Figures 16 and 17. Note: The determination of
driver shaft end play can be critical and should be
added to this setting. For larger pumps over 8”, this
amount may be too little; please refer to Outline
Drawing.
Example: total pump length is 50 feet - set impellers
at 0.055 inch.
2. After impeller adjustment, align adjusting plate (613)
with the pump hub (614), and tightly draw coupling
flanges together with capscrews (759) and nuts
(735). (See Figures 14 and 15.)
3. Check shaft run out with dial indicator. For
mechanical seal installation, the run out should be
0.005" or less.
4. Set seal after impeller adjustment. Securely tighten
all set screws in the collar. Remove the spacer
between the gland plate and collar. Retain spacer for
future resetting of seal.
Figure 17
ENCLOSED IMPELLERS
For enclosed impellers obtain the clearance between the
adjusting plate and driver hub or spacer as specified on
the outline drawing. See Figure 16 or 17.
22
INSTALLING THE GREASE LUBRICATED THRUST POT
This type of thrust pot and the motor stand are
assembled on the discharge head by the factory. This
thrust pot is designed to be used with NEMA Vertical
C-face motors. The motor shaft and the pump shaft are
to be coupled with flexible coupling.
Loading...
+ 50 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.