IOM-0000-CVT: Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual For Series CVT, CAF & CMF Vertical Turbine Pumps

Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Manual
For
Series CVT, CAF & CMF
Vertical Turbine Pumps
IOM-0000-CVT
IOM-0000-CVT
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Series CVT: Vertical Turbine
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Table of Contents
4 ...............INTRODUCTION
4 ...............SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
5 ...............PUMP IDENTIFICATION
5 ...............MANUFACTURER
5 ...............TYPE OF PUMP
5 ...............DATE OF MANUFACTURE
5 ...............INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL IDENTIFICATION
6 ...............GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
6 ...............HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
6 ...............METHOD OF TRANSPORT
6 ...............STORAGE
7 ...............INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT
7 ...............PREPARATION
8 ...............RECEIVING THE PUMP
9 ...............UNLOADING THE PUMP
9 ...............THE SUMP
10 ...............THE SUCTION VESSEL
11 ...............WELL (OR SUMP) REQUIREMENTS
12 ...............GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
13 ...............INSTALLING THE PUMP
13 ...............PARTS PREPARATION AND CLEANING
14 ...............INSTALLING THE PUMP
FACTORY UNASSEMBLED UNIT
14 ...............BASEPLATE
14 ...............SUCTION PIPE AND STRAINER
15 ...............BOWL ASSEMBLY
16 ...............LARGE BOWL ASSEMBLIES
16 ...............COLUMN-OPEN LINESHAFT
17 ...............COLUMN-ENCLOSED LINESHAFT
19 ...............DISCHARGE HEAD
19 ...............ALIGNMENT
20 ...............STUFFING BOX
20 ...............DRIVER AND DRIVE COUPLING
21 ...............VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT
23 ...............VERTICAL SOLID SHAFT
24 ...............MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
24 ...............LUBRICATING DEVICES
25 ...............AIR RELEASE VALVE
25 ...............MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
25 ...............ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
25 ...............AIR LINE
25 ...............CONNECTING THE PIPING
26 ...............STARTING THE PUMP
26 ...............INITIAL START UP
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28 ...............NORMAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
28 ...............TROUBLESHOOTING
33 ...............SPARE PARTS
33 ...............RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
34 ...............OPEN LINESHAFT BOWL ASSEMBLY
35 ...............ENCLOSED LINESHAFT BOWL ASSEMBLY
36 ...............AXIAL FLOW BOWL ASSEMBLY
37 ...............MIXED FLOW BOWL ASSEMBLY
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INTRODUCTION Maximum Lifting Speed: 15 feet/second.
The pumps covered in this manual, when installed correctly, will If in a climate where the fluid in the system could freeze, never
last for many years in service. In order to gain the most from leave liquid in the pump. Drain the system completely. Dur-
this equipment, this manual should be read thoroughly and fol- ing winter months and cold weather, the liquid could freeze and
lowed during all stages of installation and operation. damage the system components. Always remember to drain the
casing assemblies complete.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Do not run the equipment dry or start the pump without the
The CPS-Pumps CVT vertical turbine pumps have been de- proper prime (flooded system). Significant damage can occur to
signed and manufactured for safe operation. In order to ensure the unit if even run for a short time period without a fully filled
safe operation, it is very important that this manual be read in casing assembly.
its entirety prior to installing or operating the system. CPS-
Pumps shall not be liable for physical injury, damage or delays Never operate the pump(s) for more than a short interval with
caused by a failure to observe the instructions for installation, the discharge valve closed. The length of the interval depends
operation and maintenance contained in this manual. on several factors including the nature of the fluid pumped and
it’s temperature. Contact CPS-Pumps Engineering for addi-
Remember that every pump has the potential to be dangerous tional support if required.
because of the following factors:
Excessive pump noise or vibration may indicate a dangerous op-
• Parts are rotating at high speeds erating condition. The pump(s) must be shutdown immediately.
• High pressures may be present
• High temperatures may be present Do not operate the pump and/or the system for an extended
• Highly corrosive and/or toxic chemicals may be present period of time below the recommended minimum flow.
Paying constant attention to safety is always extremely impor- It is absolutely essential that the rotation of the motor be
tant. However, there are often situations that require special checked before starting any pump in the system. Incorrect
attention. These situations are indicated throughout this book rotation of the pump for even a short period of time can cause
by the following symbols: severe damage to the pumping assembly.
If the liquid is hazardous, take all necessary precautions to avoid

damage and injury before emptying the pump casing.
Residual liquid may be found in the pump casing, suction and

discharge manifolds. Take the necessary precautions if the liq-
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe uid is hazardous, flammable, corrosive, poisonous, infected, etc.
personal injury or death.
Always lockout power to the driver before performing pump
maintenance.
Never operate the pump without the coupling guard (if sup-
plied) and all other safety devices correctly installed.
Do not apply heat to disassemble the pump or to remove the

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result impeller. Entrapped liquid could cause an explosion.
in severe personal injury or death.
If any external leaks are found while pumping hazardous prod-
uct, immediately stop operations and repair.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result

in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

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PUMP IDENTIFICATION STAGES
pump
: Number of stages within
GPM : Rated capacity of pump

MANUFACTURER TDH : Rated Total Dynamic
Head of pump
CPS-Pumps
RPM : Speed of pump
125 Morrison Drive
HP : HP of pump
Rossville, TN 38066
IMPELLER : Impeller model of pump
United States of America
DISCHARGE (IN) : Discharge size of pump in
inches
TYPE OF PUMP SUCTION (IN) : Suction size of pump in
inches
The CPS-Pumps CVT vertical turbine pump is a vertical tur-
bine, multi stage, Francis impeller design centrifugal pump. WARRANTY
DATE OF MANUFACTURE CPS-Pumps guarantees that only high quality materials are
used in the construction of our pumps and that machining and
The date of manufacture is indicated on the pump data plate. assembly are carried out to the highest standards.
The pumps are guaranteed against defective materials and/or

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & faulty craftsmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from
MAINTENANCE MANUAL IDEN- the date of startup or eighteen (18) months from shipment
TIFICATION whichever occurs first.
Prepared: January 01, 2018 Edition: 01 Replacement of parts or of the pump itself can only be carried
Revision: Date of Revision: out after careful examination of the pump by qualified person-
nel.
All pumps are identified by serial number, model number and
size. This information is stamped on a stainless steel identifica- The warranty is not valid if third parties have tampered with the
tion plate which is permanently attached to the pump. Do not pump. If the warranty security seal (which is uniquely bar-
remove this plate as it will be impossible to identify the pump coded) has been removed without PRIOR consent, warranty
without it. Refer to the pump information in this manual for consideration may be denied by CPS-Pumps.
specific information.
This warranty does not cover parts subject to deterioration or
wear and tear (mechanical seals, pressure and vacuum gauges,
NAMEPLATE INFORMATION rubber or plastic items, bearings, etc.) or damage caused by
misuse or improper handling of the pump by the end user.
Parts replaced under warranty become the property of CPS-

MODEL SERIAL NO
Pumps.
STAGES GPM TDH Contact the CPS-Pumps’ factory:
RPM HP IMPELLER
CPS-Pumps
DISCHARGE (IN) SUCTION (IN)
125 Morrison Drive
Rossville, TN 38066
United States Of America
SERIAL #
MODEL # Phone: (901) 850-5115
Fax: (901) 850-5119
FIGURE 1 – Pump Data Plate (Discharge Head & Bell Tag) support@cps-pumps.com
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MODEL : Model designation of
pump (15CKC-4)
SERIAL NUMBER : Serial Number of pump
unit (issued by Production
Control)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The pump and motor unit must be examined upon arrival to
ascertain any damage caused during shipment. If damaged
immediately notify the carrier and/or the sender. Check that
the goods correspond exactly to the description on the shipping Maximum lifting speed: 15 feet/second
documents and report any differences as soon as possible to the
sender. Always quote the pump type and serial number stamped It is important to exercise extreme care in handling and install-
on the data plate. ing all parts. Certain items are precision machined for proper
alignment and, if dropped, banged, sprung or mistreated in any
The pumps must be used only for applications for which the way, misalignment and malfunction will result. Other compo-
manufacturers have specified: nents, such as the electrical cable, may be vulnerable to goug-
ing or scuffing. Parts which are too heavy to be lifted from the
• The construction materials transporting car or truck should be skidded slowly and carefully
• The operating conditions (flow, pressure, tempera- to the ground to prevent damage. Never unload by dropping
ture, etc.) parts directly from the carrier to the ground and never use ship-
• The field of application ping crates for skids.
In case of doubt, contact CPS-Pumps. If the bowl assembly is strapped to an I-beam for support, do
not remove the bowl assembly from the I-beam support until
Upon receipt of the pump, a visual check should be made to
the bowl assembly is in the vertical orientation.
determine if any damage has been incurred during transit or
shipment. The main areas to diligently inspect are: If job site conditions permit, you may be able to install directly
from the truck that delivered the pump. If not, move the com-
• Broken or cracked bowl assembly, including the suc-
ponents to the installation area and lay them out in a clean and
tion bell, motor, discharge head and discharge flanges
protected space convenient to the work location. Column pipe
• Bent or damaged shafts
sections should be placed on suitable timbers to keep them out
• Broken motor end bells, bent lifting eye bolts or
of the dirt, arranged so that the coupling ends point toward the
damaged conduit boxes on the driver
wellhead. The bowl/motor assembly should be left on the skids
• Missing parts
until lifted for installation. The power cable and motor leads
must receive special protection to avoid damage to the jacket or
Parts and/or accessories are sometimes wrapped individually
insulation.
or fastened to the equipment. Coupling hubs are shipped in
separate boxes (sometimes housed under the coupling guard). If
If installation cannot begin within a few days after delivery,
any damage or loss has been incurred, promptly contact CPS-
segregate and identify all components of the shipment so they
Pumps and the freight company that delivered the equipment.
won’t be confused with other equipment arriving to the job site.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORT READ and FOLLOW the storage instructions carefully
because care of the pump during this period before installation
METHOD OF TRANSPORT can be as important as maintenance after operation has begun.
The pump must be transported in the horizontal position Check all parts against the packing list to make sure nothing
is missing. It is much better to find out now than during the
INSTALLATION installation. Report any discrepancies immediately to CPS-
Pumps.
During installation and maintenance, all components must
be handled and transported securely by using suitable slings. STORAGE
Handling must be carried out by specialized personnel to avoid
damage to the pump and persons. The lifting rings attached to
various components should be used exclusively to lift the com- SHORT-TERM STORAGE
ponents for which they have been supplied.
Normal packaging is designed to protect the pump during ship-
ment and for dry, indoor storage for up to two months or less.
If the pump is not to be installed or operated soon after deliv-
ery, store the unit in a clean, dry place, having slow changes in
environmental conditions. Steps should be taken to protect the
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pump against moisture, dirt and foreign particulate intrusion. 3. Ensure that the suction and discharge flanges are
The procedure followed for this short-term storage is summa- covered and secured with cardboard, plastic or wood to
rized below: prevent foreign objects from entering the pump.
Standard Protection for Shipment : 4. If the pump is to be stored outdoors with no

overhead covering, cover the unit with a tarp or other
a. Loose unmounted items, including, but not limited suitable covering.
to, oilers, packing, coupling spacers, stilts and mechan-
ical seals are packaged in a water proof plastic bag and
placed under the coupling guard. LONG-TERM STORAGE
Long-term storage is defined as more than two months, but less
b. Inner surfaces of the bearing housing, shaft (area than 12 months. The procedure CPS-Pumps follows for long-
through bearing housing) and bearings are coated with term storage of pumps is given below. These procedures are in
Cortec VCI-329 rust inhibitor or equal. addition to the short-term procedure above.
Note: Bearing housings are not filled with oil prior to Solid wood skids are utilized. Holes are drilled in the skid to
shipment. accommodate the anchor bolt holes in the base plate or the cas-
ing and bearing housing feet holes on assemblies less base plate.
c. Regreasable bearings are packed with grease (Exxon
Tackwrap sheeting is then placed on top of the skid and the
Mobile Polyrex EM).
pump assembly is placed on top of the Tackwrap. Metal bolts
with washers and rubber bushings are inserted through the skid,
d. After a performance test, if required, the pump is
the Tackwrap and the assembly from the bottom of the skid and
checked for drainage (some residual water may re-
are then secured with hex nuts. When the nuts are “snugged”
main in the bowl assembly). Then, internal surfaces of
down to the top of the base plate or casing and bearing hous-
ferrous casings, covers, flange faces and the impeller
ing feet, the rubber bushing is expanded, sealing the hole from
surface are sprayed with Calgon Vestal Labs RP-743m,
the atmosphere. Desiccant bags are placed on the Tackwrap.
or equal. Exposed shafts are taped with Polywrap.
The Tackwrap is drawn up around the assembly and hermeti-
e. Flange faces are protected with plastic covers se- cally (heat) sealed across the top. The assembly is completely
cured with plastic drive bolts. 3/16 in (7.8 mm) steel or sealed from the atmosphere and the desiccant will absorb any
1/4 in (6.3 mm) wood covers with rubber gaskets, steel entrapped moisture. A solid wood box is then used to cover the
bolts and nuts are available at extra cost. assembly to provide protection from the elements and handling.
This packaging will provide protection up to twelve months
f. All assemblies are bolted to a wood skid which con- without damage to mechanical seals, bearings, lip seals, etc. due
fines the assembly within the perimeter of the skid. to humidity, salt laden air, dust, etc. After unpacking, protec-
tion will be the responsibility of the user. Addition of oil to the
g. Assemblies with special paint are protected with a bearing housing will remove the inhibitor. If units are to be idle
plastic wrap. for extended periods after addition of lubricants, inhibitor oils
and greases should be used.
h. All assemblies having external piping (seal flush and
cooling water plans), etc. are packaged and braced to Every three months, the shaft should be rotated approximately
withstand normal handling during shipment. In some 10 revolutions.
cases components may be disassembled for shipment.
The pump must be stored in a covered, dry location. INSTALLATION & ALIGNMENT
It is recommended that the following procedure is taken: PREPARATION
1. Ensure that the bearings are packed with the recom- Before installing the pump, clean the discharge flange thor-
mended grease (if grease lubricated) or coated with oil oughly. Remove any protective coatings that may be on the
(if oil lubricated) to prevent moisture from entering the shaft.
bearing housings.
If the pump is coming from Short-Term or Long-Term storage
2. Remove all glands, packing and lantern rings from and has been prepared for storage in the manner above, remove
the stuffing box (if packed). If the pump is supplied all grease and/or oil from the bearings. The bearings should be
with a mechanical seal, remove the mechanical seal and flushed with an appropriate fluid to remove any contamination
coat it with a light film of oil. prior to placing the pump into service.
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The height of the equipment must be sufficient to accommodate the
longest component to be installed.
Equipment for removal of the pump after it has been in operation

must be capable of lifting the above weight plus the weight of the
water in the column pipe (if applicable).
RECEIVING THE PUMP

Immediately upon receipt, check that the number of boxes and
pieces received is the same as shown on the freight bills. Check
for shipping damage. Note any shortages or damages on the
carrier’s copy of the freight bill prior to signing. Report these
damages or shortages to CPS-Pumps or your local factory rep-
resentative immediately.
If facilities are not available for lifting the materials off the car-
rier’s vehicle, use skids for unloading rather than allowing the
parts to drop to the ground. Even though a pump is made up
of heavy steel parts, it is a piece of machinery and it is essential
that its parts be handled with care. It is extremely easy to dam-
age shafting, threaded parts and mating surfaces of parts which
must fit together. Even a minor bend in one piece of shafting
can cause a pump to vibrate excessively thus shortening the life
of the pump drastically.
Also check that the parts received are all of the parts required
for the installation. Report any shortages or errors to CPS-
Pumps or your local factory representative immediately.
FIGURE 2 – Overall Length (OAL) Sectional

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FIGURE 4 – Enclosed Line Shaft Illustration
Tube faces should be inspected to see that they are free from
burrs or nicks and, in the process, should be wiped clean. Sec-
tions that have been assembled at the factory should be checked
for tightness by your installer to insure none have loosened
during transit. You should also check each joint for straightness
FIGURE 3 – Properly Supported Pipe as a bent tube cannot be used. Keep ends covered until each is
ready for installation.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for handling and stor-
ing the driver and any other special equipment supplied on the
project.
UNLOADING THE PUMP

It is important to exercise extreme care in handling and install-
ing all parts, particularly the shaft and enclosing tube. All items
are precision machined for proper alignment and, if dropped,
banged, sprung or mistreated in any way, misalignment and
malfunction will result. Parts which are too heavy to be lifted
from the transporting car or truck should be skidded slowly and FIGURE 5 – Open Line Shaft Illustration
carefully to the ground so as to prevent injury. Never unload by
dropping parts directly from the carrier to the ground and never If the line shaft was received in a crate, we suggest you handle
use shipping crates for skids. it directly from the crate. If not, place each length on timbers
and clean with solvent to remove rust preventive, oil or flushing
If your pump is a short set turbine, a twenty (20) foot setting compound. In either case, inspect each joint to make sure the
or less, you might be able to install it directly from the truck faces are undamaged and that the piece is absolutely straight.
that delivered it to you. If the truck driver has the time and if Each was heat straightened before shipment from the factory
he can back his vehicle in close to the wellhead the parts can and if any were bent in transit, they cannot be used. Keep ends
be handled directly from the truck bed by the pump rig as the covered until ready for installation.
installation progresses.
All other parts should be cleaned and laid out on a suitable sur-
For longer units, layout column pipe and the bowl assembly on face in the order in which they will be needed. Check all parts
suitable timbers or staging to keep all material out of the dirt. against your packing list to be sure none are missing. It’s much
See FIGURE 3. Position coupling ends toward the wellhead. better to find out now, than during the installation.
Inner column joints consisting of shafting and/or tubing with
line shaft bearings will have been pre-assembled for you at the THE SUMP
factory into proper lengths to match the column pipe. Insert
these assemblies into the matching pipe sections, with the The sump you provide can influence both the mechanical and
projecting line shaft bearing pointing toward the well. See hydraulic performance of your pump. The intake configura-
FIGURE 4 for enclosed line shaft and FIGURE 5 for open line tion should be designed to deliver an evenly distributed flow of
shaft illustrations. water to the pump suction as uneven flow patterns can create
surface and sub-surface vortices. Vortexing can be submerged
and completely invisible, or it can appear on the surface. It can
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introduce air into the pump, can increase or decrease power
consumption, can influence submergence requirements and can
produce objectionable noise and vibration.
It’s easy to be misled by low calculated average velocities across

an intake channel but keep in mind these figures can often mean
absolutely nothing. It’s the localized velocities that start the
vortexing. Vortices are more easily sustained in flows of lower
average velocities where a calm slowly moving surface does
nothing to interfere with a gradual buildup in vortex size. A
more turbulent surface can tend to break up these disturbances
before they grow large enough to cause harm.
The Hydraulic Institute Standard offers certain guidelines for

good pit design and we recommend these general principles.
However, we recommend you put your sump design questions
in the hands of an experienced sump design engineer who can
match intake configuration with pump requirements in the
plant design phase and make it possible for you to realize opti-
mum performance from each.
Before starting the installation, inspect the completed sump

carefully. You’ll want to make sure it’s dimensionally adequate
to receive the pump. You’ll also want to see that it has been
cleared of all trash and debris. Your inspection should include
any pipelines or conduits feeding into the pit. It’s a good idea
to have the basin screened to prevent future entrance of foreign
material which can damage or clog the pump, possibly even
rendering it inoperative.
If a suction vessel is used, see additional instruction labeled the

THE SUCTION VESSEL below.
THE SUCTION VESSEL

Not applicable for pumps installed in an open sump. See THE
FIGURE 6 – Suction Vessel Assemblies
SUMP above.
You must set the suction vessel so that the machined portion
If your pump is a suction can, your suction vessel may have
of the top flange is level within a maximum of 0.007 inches per
been furnished with the pump or you may have procured it from
linear foot across the flange face. Bolt holes must be located so
another source. In either event, the vessel should be lowered
that the suction and discharge nozzles are in proper orientation
into the pit, leveled and grouted or otherwise secured in place,
for your job site piping.
after which the nuts may be tightened firmly on the vessel
anchor bolts. These bolts may be similar to those discussed in In some installations, concrete is poured around the outside
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR BASEPLATE of the vessel after positioning. In other instances, the suction
INSTALLATION on page 11. vessel may be set in the ground with a higher water table sur-
rounding. In these or similar situations, you must take proper
measures to prevent the barrel from floating out of position.
You may use any suitable means, including firm anchoring and
bracing or you may want to fill the vessel itself with water to
eliminate it’s buoyancy.
Velocities and flow patterns in the vessel can be critical to the

operation of the pump. If the tank is designed and/or furnished
by any source other than the factory, the configuration must be
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approved by factory authorized engineers before the pump war- 3/4” TO 1-1/2” LEVELING WEDGES
ranty will be validated. ALLOWANCE OR SHIM -
FOR GROUT LEFT IN PLACE
After you’ve set the suction vessel, and during the installation of
the pump, you must provide protective cover for the machined FINISH GROUTING
surface of the barrel flange.
1/4” GROUT
Typical assemblies of this type are illustrated in FIGURE 6.
WELL (OR SUMP) REQUIRE-

MENTS
The well must comply with applicable local codes.
The well should be developed with a test pump prior to installa-

tion. Test pumping the well serves several purposes. It removes
the excess sand encountered during the initial pumping of the
PIPE SLEEVE
well. Attempting to pump mud or sand with a vertical turbine
pump can permanently damage the pumping unit. Test pump- DAM
ing also provides a means of determining the capacity and draw WASHER
down (lowering of the water level in the well during pumping).
Pumping sand or other abrasives with a turbine pump will LUG
shorten the life of the pump and can void the warranty.
The well capacity should equal or exceed the pump capacity. If TOP OF FOUNDATION LEFT
the pump removes water at a higher rate than the well produces, ROUGH - CLEAN AND WET DOWN
the draw down will be excessive and the pump will cavitate or
“starve” resulting in damage to the pump and motor. FIGURE 7 – Anchor Bolt Installation
The well must be deep enough so that the pump suction is at 2. Level the pump base plate assembly. If the base
least 10 feet below the expected draw down level. The lower end plate has machined coplanar mounting surfaces, these
of the pump should be at least 10 feet from the bottom of the machined surfaces are to be referenced when leveling
well. the base plate. This may require that the pump and
motor be removed from the base plate in order to refer-
The inside diameter of the well casing must be large enough to ence the machined faces. If the base plate is without
allow lowering the unit into the well without damaging the drop machined coplanar mounting surfaces, the pump and
cable, the splice between the drop cable and the motor leads. A motor are to be left on the base plate. The proper
slightly enlarged area may be required immediately underneath surfaces to reference when leveling the pump base plate
the discharge head to prevent pinching the cable against the assembly are the pump suction and discharge flanges.
well casing. DO NOT stress the base plate. DO NOT bolt the dis-
charge flanges of the pump to the piping until the base
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE plate foundation is completely installed. If equipped,
use leveling jackscrews to level the base plate. If
FOR BASEPLATE INSTALLATION jackscrews are not provided, shims and wedges should
be used. Check for levelness in both the longitudinal
NEW GROUTED BASE PLATES and lateral directions. Shims should be placed at all
base anchor bolt locations, and in the middle edge of
1. There should be adequate space for workers to the base if the base is more than five feet long. Do not
install, operate, and maintain the pump. The founda- rely on the bottom of the base plate to be flat. Standard
tion should be sufficient to absorb any vibration and base plate bottoms are not machined and it is not likely
should provide a rigid support for the pump and motor. that the field mounting surface is flat.
Recommended mass of a concrete foundation should
be three times that of the pump, motor and base. Note 3. After leveling the base plate, tighten the anchor
that foundation bolts are imbedded in the concrete bolts. If shims were used, make sure that the base plate
inside a sleeve to allow some movement of the bolt. was shimmed near each anchor bolt before tightening.
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Failure to do this may result in a twist of the base plate, Keep the well opening covered whenever possible to prevent
which could make it impossible to obtain final align- dropping small parts, tools, or any other foreign material into
ment. Check the level of the base plate to make sure the well.
that tightening the anchor bolts did not disturb the
level of the base plate. If the anchor bolts did change
the level, adjust the jackscrews or shims as needed to
level the base plate. Continue adjusting the jackscrews
or shims and tightening the anchor bolts until the base
plate is level.
4. Grout the base plate. A non-shrinking grout should

be used. Make sure that the grout fills the area under
the base plate. After the grout has cured, check for
voids and repair them. Jackscrews, shims and wedges
should be removed from under the base plate at this
time. If they were to be left in place, they could rust,
swell and cause distortion in the base plate.
5. Run piping to the discharge of the pump. There

should be no piping loads transmitted to the pump
after connection is made.
EXISTING GROUTED BASE PLATES

When a pump is being installed on an existing grouted base
plate, the procedure is somewhat different from the previous
section NEW GROUTED BASE PLATES. FIGURE 8 – Short Set Installation
1. Mount the pump on the existing base plate. Lift and handle the unit carefully to prevent damage caused by
2. Level the pump by putting a level on the discharge excessive strain being imposed on any part.
flange. If not level, add or delete shims between the
Do not allow pipe compound, solvent or any petroleum prod-
foot piece and the bearing housing.
ucts to come in contact with rubber bearings.
3. Run piping to the discharge flange of the pump.
(Step 5 above)
NEVER USE THREAD COMPOUND ON LINE SHAFT
THREADS OR SHAFT COUPLINGS. (Use anti-seize
All piping must be independently supported, accurately aligned
compound on stainless steel shaft and coupling threads.)
and preferably connected to the pump by a short length of flex-
ible piping. The pump should not have to support the weight of
Always use anti-seize compound to prevent galling of the
the pipe or compensate for misalignment. It should be possible
threads on steel column joints, stainless steel fasteners and
to install suction and discharge bolts through mating flanges
stainless steel shaft couplings.
without pulling or prying either of the flanges. All piping must
be tight. Pumps may vapor-lock if air is allowed to leak into the Never use gaskets between flanges, column joints, flange-to-
piping. If the pump flange(s) have tapped holes, select flange bowl connections or head connections.
fasteners with thread engagement at least equal to the fastener
diameter but that do not bottom out in the tapped holes before Special care must be taken to prevent damage to the threads and
the joint is tight. end faces of shafting, column pipe and tubing.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Exercise special care when handling parts which have special
coatings. If the coating is damaged (nicks, scrapes, wrench
Cleanliness is essential for a good installation. Threads and marks, etc.), the damaged spots should be repaired before the
other mating surfaces will not function as required if they are installation is completed.
not clean when assembled.
If during installation the pump is observed to bind or will not
Make certain that no rags, wood scraps or other foreign mate- rotate freely on the hook swivel, then either there is an obstruc-
rial is lodged in any exposed openings. tion in the well or the well is crooked. In either case, the well is
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not acceptable for a proper pump installation and continuing components.
with the installation will void the warranty.
With a sling around the lifting trunnions on the discharge
head, raise the entire unit as shipped to a vertical position over
its mounting base. Take care to avoid putting any strain on the
column or any exposed shafting. Also be careful not to damage
the strainer during the lifting operation. Clean the bottom of
the pump base and lower the assembly gently into place in its
operating position with full contact, base to mounting surface.
Assemble base or flange mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Examine the position of the pump. The suction bell must hang
the proper distance from the bottom and be unobstructed in any
direction. Piping connections must be in the right orientation
with respect to job site plumbing.
PARTS PREPARATION AND

CLEANING
Prior to mating up threaded column joints, remove the thread
protectors and thoroughly clean threads with wire brush and
solvent. If necessary, repair any damaged threads with a three
cornered file and remove any burrs. THE PROTECTIVE
COATINGS ON THE PARTS IS A RUST PREVENTA-
TIVE AND IS NOT SUITABLE AS A THREAD LUBRI-
CANT. THIS COATING MUST BE CLEANED OFF
THREADS.
Clean all shafting and couplings using a rag soaked with sol-
vent.
Make certain that all bearings are clean (do not use solvent on
rubber).
FIGURE 9 – Deep Set Installation
Remove rust preventative from all flange faces with solvent and
INSTALLING THE PUMP if necessary, smooth the flange face with a flat file.
You are now ready to start the actual installation. Clear the If tubing is furnished, check the tube ends for nicks, burrs, etc.
work area at and around the mounting position so installers can Sections of tubing which were assembled at the factory should
move freely and with maximum safety. This will also decrease be checked for tightness.
the chances for foreign material or objects to enter the pump as
it is lowered into position and secured. If this is a suction vessel Check the shaft ends for nicks, burrs, etc. The shaft ends at
unit, clean the top flange of the suction vessel and install the each coupling must butt squarely against each other in order for
gasket or O-ring provided. Examine the vessel and be sure it the shaft to be aligned properly. Check all loose shafting for
has been completely cleared of all trash and debris. straightness using “V” blocks and a dial indicator, as follows:
During the course of the work, you must never lose sight of Do not attempt to check shaft straightness in direct sunlight.
the fact that you are handling precision components no matter Place the shaft in “V” blocks. Rotate the shaft and observe
how awkward they may be to manipulate. All threads should the dial indicator. The dial indicator should not vary more
be engaged by hand and checked before tightening. Damage than 0.001” times the number of feet to the nearest “V” block.
resulting from cross threading or dirt must be repaired with a Checks should be made at approximately 2 ft. intervals along
file before applying force. If not repairable, the part must be the shaft. If necessary, the shaft can be straightened by applying
replaced so it’s clearly worth your while to use the utmost care. a load on the high side of the shaft at the point on the shaft hav-
ing the greatest deviation from the allowable values. The shaft
If your pump was shipped unassembled due to its length or must meet the above conditions after all straightening has been
space limitations, proceed to the section on assembly of pump
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performed. Therefore, if straightening is required, the positions reinstalled. If the strainer, bowl assembly and column
checked prior to the straightening operation must be rechecked. will pass through the base plate, then the base plate
(and therefore the alignment) need not be disturbed
Check the run-out of the impeller shaft extension by placing a when the pump is pulled.
dial indicator toward the outer end of the shaft and turning the
shaft slowly making certain that it stays to one side of the up- Place the two setting beams on the base plate. Use plywood un-
permost bowl bearing. The indicator reading should not vary by der the beams to protect the machined surface of the base plate.
more than 0.002” as the shaft is turned (.002 TIR).
If the base plate is to be installed as an integral part of the head,
Measure and record the pump lateral (shaft end play). This proceed as follows:
information will be required when making lateral adjustments
outlined later. Same as step above.
Remove the stuffing box from the pump head. Check that the Place the setting beams directly on the foundation in an ap-
base plate fits the foundation properly. proximately level position.
INSTALLING THE PUMP SHORT SET VERTICAL TURBINES

FACTORY UNASSEMBLED UNIT
Accurate base plate leveling and alignment is the key to proper
The pump must be equipped with enough column pipe to as- pump installation and optimum pump operation. Proceed with
sure that the bowls remain submerged during operation. THE extreme care.
FACTORY DOES NOT RECOMMEND OR GUARAN-
TEE SATISFACTORY OPERATION WITH A SUCTION Place base plate over anchor bolts and allow to rest on at least 4
LIFT. It is desirable to determine the pumping level of the wood or metal spacers about 1/4” thick.
well prior to installation of the pump so that the pump can be
provided with the proper amount of column. Place a minimum of 8 wedges, two per side, around base plate
and force in until they are tight. Check level of base plate with
The well should be developed and test pumped prior to installa- a machinist’s level and carefully hammer in wedges until plate
tion of the permanent pump. Sand should not be pumped with is level within 0.003 thousands of an inch in all directions. If
the pump intended for permanent installation. PUMPING the elevation of the plate is critical, this should be taken into
SAND OR OTHER ABRASIVES VOIDS THE WAR- account prior to and during leveling.
RANTY.
Attach hex nuts to anchor bolts and tighten against base-plate.
BASEPLATE
Mix up a sufficient quantity of rather dry non-shrink grout.
Force as much grout under base plate as possible. If grout holes
DEEP SET VERTICAL TURBINES are provided, grout can be pressure fed thru the grout holes
until all cavities are filled. Grout around the perimeter of the
If the pump is to be equipped with a base plate, the base plate
base plate to hide the wedges. Recheck level of plate then do
can be installed separately or it can be installed as an integral
not disturb until grout has completely set.
part of the head. Installing the base plate separately as outlined
below is generally preferred since this method allows using the
base plate as a working surface for the friction clamps or eleva- SUCTION PIPE AND STRAINER
tors.
If the overall length of the assembled strainer, suction pipe and
Assure that the strainer, bowl assembly and column assembly bowl assembly does not exceed the maximum hook height of
will pass through the opening in the base plate. If these parts the derrick or hoist, the suction pipe can be assembled to the
of the pump will not pass through the base plate, then the base bowl while they are on the ground. The bowls and suction pipe
plate must be installed as an integral part of the head. can then be installed as one unit per the instructions given in
BOWL ASSEMBLY on page 15. If the travel of the derrick or
• Note that if the strainer, bowl assembly, and column hoist being used is not sufficient, it will be necessary to install
will not pass through the base plate, this will compli- the suction pipe and bowl assembly separately, as follows:
cate service and maintenance operations which require
the pump to be pulled out of the well. Each time the Attach a pipe clamp to the upper end of the first piece of suction
pump is pulled, the base plate will have to be removed pipe (with strainer attached, if strainer is required), as shown in
and then realigned and re-grouted when the pump is FIGURE 9.

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Attach a sling to the clamp and hoist the pipe and strainer as- FIGURES 10 and 11. Care must be taken to prevent
sembly to the vertical position taking care not to damage the the cable from wrapping around the shaft to prevent
strainer. Push the bottom of the pipe away from the well open- the bending of shaft or oil tubing.
ing and tap the side of the pipe to remove any loose matter.
4. Hoist the bowl assembly to a vertical position being
Center the suction pipe and strainer assembly over the well careful not to damage the pump suction or strainer.
opening and carefully lower it until the clamp ears are resting Use a rope to tail in the bowl assembly preventing it
squarely on the setting beams. Remove the sling. from swinging into the suction pipe, foundation or
derrick.
Apply thread compound to the exposed threads.
If there are no additional sections of suction pipe, proceed with

the installation of the bowl assembly as described in BOWL
ASSEMBLY below. If there are additional sections, install
the clamps and sling to the next section to be installed, hoist it
to the vertical position, then slowly lower the hoist and screw
the pipe into the coupling. Using chain tongs, tighten the pipe
connection securely. Remove the chain tongs, raise the hoist
slightly, remove the clamp from the lower piece of pipe, secure
the airline (if required) to the upper piece of pipe and slowly
lower the assembly until the upper clamp is resting on the set-
ting beams. Repeat the above until all of the suction pipe has
been installed. FIGURE 10 – Attaching Lifting Sling (Short Set)
5. If the suction pipe was installed apply thread com-

BOWL ASSEMBLY pound to the threads of the suction pipe and then care-
fully lower the bowl assembly so that the suction pipe
engages with the suction nozzle. Screw the bowl onto
the suction pipe by hand, assuring that the connection
is properly aligned and is not cross threaded. Use chain
tongs to tighten the connection. After the connection
is tightened, raise the pump slightly, remove the fric-
Do not lift or handle the pump bowl by the shaft. tion clamps from the suction pipe and lower the unit
until the friction clamp around the bowl rests on the
1. Inspect the bowl assembly as follows: setting beams. Remove the sling.
• Make sure no rags, wood or other foreign material

is in the suction or discharge.
• Rotate the impeller shaft to make sure it does not
bind.
• If the discharge nozzle has bleed ports (used if
enclosed line shaft type column is to be used), make
sure that these ports are free of obstructions.
• Measure and record the available pump lateral
(impeller shaft end play) if not already done.
FIGURE 11 – Attaching Lifting Sling (Deep Set)
2. If not already installed, place the two setting beams
on the foundation (or base plate). 6. If the suction pipe and bowl assembly are being in-
stalled as one unit, center the unit over the installation
3. Install a friction clamp to the upper end of the opening then carefully lower it until the clamp ears are
bowl assembly beneath a convenient shoulder. Attach resting on the setting beams. Remove the sling.
a cable sling to the friction clamp far enough out on
the ears to allow removal of the sling after the friction 7. On oil lube pumps check that the exposed bearing
clamp is resting on the setting beams. Also, make sure box is tight.
that the sling is long enough for the load hook to clear
the shaft when the bowl assembly is up righted. See 8. Remove the shaft coupling, clean the shaft and cou-
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pling threads, the bowl assembly threads and butt face, sections may be special lengths and the top section has welded
and the main bearing box threads and face (if enclosing lugs approximately two feet from the top end.
tubing is furnished). Lightly oil the shaft threads and
screw the shaft coupling on half way. Place a rag over Secure a friction clamp immediately beneath the column
the coupling to prevent entrance of trash when install- coupling (if column is flanged, secure the clamp about 6” below
ing the first section of column. the bottom of the flange) on the first section of column to be
installed. See FIGURE 13.
SPACER
Screw a shaft coupling onto the upper end of the shaft to pro-
EYE NUTS
tect the shaft threads and face while sliding it into the column
pipe (on smaller column sizes where there is not enough clear-
ance to allow removal of the shaft coupling after the shaft is
in the pipe, wrap a rag around the end of the shaft). Slide the
shaft into the column pipe until it protrudes approximately 12”
past the bottom end of the pipe. Remove the coupling (or rag)
installed above. Make certain that shaft sleeve, if furnished, is
toward the upper end of the pipe. Tie a series of half hitches
to the column pipe and to the shaft with a 3/4” rope, so as to
prevent the shaft from sliding out of the column pipe when the
assembly is hoisted to the vertical position.
FIGURE 12 – Slinging With Eye Nuts Attach a sling to the clamp ears. See FIGURE 13. Screw a
shaft coupling onto the lower end of the shaft to protect the
LARGE BOWL ASSEMBLIES shaft face and threads in case the shaft slips during handling.
Place the two setting beams on the foundation (or base plate)
opening. If a base plate is used, place cardboard or thin plywood
beneath the beams to protect the machined surface.
Attach the three spacers and three eye nuts to three studs about
120 degrees apart. Attach 3 legs of the 4 leg sling to eye nuts.
See FIGURE 12.
If the bowl is equipped with a strainer, first remove strainer,

hoist bowl to vertical position being careful not to drag suction ARE CLAMPS
across floor, then reinstall strainer. AND SLING SECURE?
FIGURE 13 – Attaching Lifting Sling
If there is any auxiliary piping to the tail bearing, make certain
that the bowl portion is assembled to the bowl at this time. Hoist the column assembly to the vertical position taking care
not to strain the shaft or damage the shaft or pipe threads. The
Center bowl over installation opening then carefully lower until shaft should be supported by hand or with a pipe wrench to
the underside of the top flange is resting squarely on the setting prevent it from slipping. Before centering the column assembly
beams. Remove sling, eye nuts and spacers. over the bowl, tap the side of the column pipe to remove any
loose matter.
Clean the shaft threads, the discharge threads and butt face
or flange face and the tube adapter threads and face if enclos- Swing the column assembly over the bowl, remove the extra
ing tubing is furnished. Lightly oil the shaft threads and screw shaft coupling from the lower end of the shaft being installed,
coupling on half way. Place a rag over the coupling to prevent align the shafts, remove the rag from the shaft coupling on the
entrance of foreign matter during the next step in assembly. bowl and lower the column assembly until the shaft contacts the
coupling, then remove the rope. Hold the coupling and turn the
COLUMN-OPEN LINESHAF T shaft by hand (left hand threads) until the shaft ends butt. DO
NOT FORCE THE SHAFT INTO THE COUPLING. If
Assemble open line shaft column as follows. the shaft will not screw into the coupling by hand, the threads
are either damaged or dirty or the shafts are not properly
Determine the correct sequence of installation of the column aligned. This problem must be corrected before proceeding.
sections. Refer to the Installation Plan. The top and bottom Place one pipe wrench on the coupling and one on the top piece
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shaft and tighten. Both wrenches should be handled by one setting beams. Remove the sling. If an airline is being installed,
man so that the push on one wrench will be balanced by the pull be careful not to crush or otherwise damage it as the unit is be-
on the other wrench. See FIGURE 14. The shafts should show ing lowered.
equal amounts of threads above and below the coupling, indi-
cating that the shaft butt is centered in the coupling. Remove If a separate spider is used, clean the flange recess and the spider
any wrench marks from the shaft and the coupling with a flat file ring O.D. and faces thoroughly, slip the spider over the shaft
and emery cloth. Cover the opening with a rag to prevent the and seat it in the flange recess or coupling I.D. Since threaded
metal filings from falling on bearings below. compound dries fairly quickly, wait until the next column sec-
tion is in the vertical position and the shaft connection is made,
If the bowl to column connection is threaded, apply thread then apply thread compound to both flange faces or coupling
compound to the bowl (pipe coupling on subsequent sections) I.D. and to the butt faces of the spider.
assembly threads and butt face and to the pipe threads. Lower
the column (making certain that on combination type couplings Check that the shaft sleeve is approximately centered in the
with integral spiders the shaft feeds smoothly through the bear- bearing. Move the shaft around slightly so as to center it in its
ing in the spider) until the column engages the bowl adapter. bearing. Only a slight amount of force should be required. If
Using chain tongs, tighten the pipe into the bowl while slowly an excessive amount of force is required the pipe or shaft may
lowering the derrick hoist. Tighten the pipe into the bowl so not be butted properly or the shaft may be bent. In any case, the
that it seats securely against the mating shoulder in the bowl. trouble must be corrected prior to proceeding further.
See FIGURE 14.
Remove the exposed shaft coupling, clean the coupling threads
and the shaft threads and face thoroughly. Thread the coupling
on for half its length. Cover the coupling with a rag to prevent
entrance of foreign matter.
SHAFT THREADS Repeat the above outlined procedure for each additional section
ARE LEFT HAND! of column until all of the column has been assembled. Two
welded lugs are provided on the O.D. of the top section of col-
TUBING THREADS umn pipe. The friction clamp should be installed immediately
ARE RIGHT HAND!
under these lugs. Clean the top column flange face (or end of
pipe if head connection is threaded) and the shaft projection
PIPE THREADS
thoroughly. Do not assemble the shaft coupling to the top piece
ARE RIGHT HAND!
of shaft.
COLUMN-ENCLOSED LINESHAF T
Assemble enclosed line shaft column as follows.
FIGURE 14 – Tightening Line Shaft Determine the correct sequence of installation of the column
sections. The top section of column has welded lugs approxi-
If the bowl to column connection is flanged, spread a thin even mately two feet from the top end. The top special tubing is
film of thread compound on the bowl discharge flange. Lower tagged for identification by the factory. If this tag is lost, the
the pipe, align the studs in the bowl with the holes in flanges, top special tubing can still be identified by the smooth O.D. and
seat the column flange against the bowl flange and then install chamfer on one end. This end also has longer threads inside the
and tighten the hex nuts evenly. If a lubrication line is being in- tube.
stalled, secure the line to the column pipe just above the column
pipe joint. Secure a friction clamp immediately beneath the coupling
on the first section of column to be installed. If the column
Hoist the unit slightly, remove the bowl clamp and slide the set- is flanged, secure the clamp about 6” below the bottom of the
ting beams out enough to allow passage of the unit. flange. See FIGURE 15.
If the bowl and column are coated with any special application, If the protective rubber cap has been removed from the end of
any required touch up work should be done before lowering the the tubing to be inserted in the pipe, reinstall it. Slide the tub-
unit. ing and shaft assembly into the lower end of the pipe, allowing
the tubing to protrude about 15” past the lower end of the col-
Lower the unit, slide the setting beams in close to the column umn pipe and allowing the shaft to protrude about 9” past the
and continue lowering the unit until the clamp ears rest on the end of the tubing. See FIGURE 16. If the tubing is 5” or larger,
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ensure that the end with the machined section goes toward the After each piece of column has been lowered and is resting on
top. Tie a series of half hitches to the pipe tubing and shaft the setting beams, remove the exposed line shaft bearing, pour
with a 3/4” rope so as to prevent the shaft and tubing from slid- oil into the tubing and reinstall the bearing. This is not neces-
ing out of the pipe when the assembly is hoisted to the vertical sary if the unit is to be force water lubricated. The amount of oil
position. Attach a sling to the clamp ears. See FIGURE 16. to be poured is given in the table below.
AMOUNT OF OIL PER SECTION

TUBE SIZE 10 FOOT 20 FOOT
SECTION SECTION
1-1/4, 1-1/2, 2 ½ CUP 1 CUP
2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2 1 CUP ½ QUART
4 and Larger ½ QUART 1 QUART
ARE CLAMPS TABLE 1

AND SLING SECURE?
If the column is threaded and utilizes sleeve construction (steel
FIGURE 15 – Securing And Slinging Column & Shaft coupling and separate rubber spider), clean the tubing O.D.,
slip the spider over the tubing, and force it approximately 2”
Hoist the column to the vertical position taking care not to into the pipe. The spiders should be located approximately 20’
strain or damage the shaft. The shaft and tubing should be sup- from the bowl and from the head and at 40’ intervals along the
ported by hand or with two pipe wrenches to prevent slippage. tubing. The spiders should fit snugly in the column pipe or on
Before centering the column over the bowl, tap the side of the the tubing (or both places), otherwise they will slide to the bot-
column to remove any loose matter from the pipe. tom of the well. If the column is flanged, clean the flange recess
and O.D. with a file to remove any foreign matter, nicks and
burrs. Since thread compound dries fairly quickly, wait until the
next column section is in the vertical position and the tubing
connection has been made before applying to column coupling
threads or flange faces if fabricated column is used.
SHAFT THREADS
ARE LEFT HAND! Repeat the procedure outlined above for each additional section
of column until all of the column has been assembled.
TUBING THREADS
ARE RIGHT HAND!
Special precautions for sleeve type column.
PIPE THREADS Because of the tendency of the threads to gall when steel pipe is
ARE RIGHT HAND!
screwed into steel couplings, the following special precautions
should be taken when assembling sleeve column.
• Inspect and thoroughly clean the coupling threads

(on the section set in the well) and repair any dam-
aged threads as required. Liberally coat the threads
FIGURE 16 – Tightening Line Shaft with anti-seize compound (NOT thread compound).
Make up the shaft joint as described in COLUMN on page 16. • Before centering the column assembly over the
installation opening, clean, inspect and repair any dam-
Lower the assembly until the tubing contacts the main bear- aged threads.
ing box (line shaft bearing on subsequent sections) and then
remove the rope. Apply a small amount of thread compound to • Recheck pipe threads for cleanliness or damage after
the outside diameter of the exposed bearing threads. Place one pipe is hoisted to vertical position and then apply a
pipe wrench on the main bearing box shoulder (place wrench liberal coat of anti-seize compound to the threads.
on lower piece of tubing on succeeding column joints) and the
• When lowering the pipe into the coupling, do not
second wrench on the tubing and tighten firmly. If the tubing
back thread the pipe.
is coated with any special application, any touch up required
resulting from using the pipe wrench should be done now.
• Align the coupling and pipe threads using a straight
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edge about 3 to 4 feet long. Lay the straight edge verti- female register.
cally against the coupling O.D. Align the pipe so that • Clean the mating surfaces of the head and the lifting
the distance between the pipe and the straight edge is plate and install the O-ring.
equal along the full length of the straight edge in two • Place the discharge head on the lifting plate. Orient
positions 90° apart (i.e. until the pipe is parallel to the the head to the desired position, making sure that the
straight edge). auxiliary holes in the head line up with the auxiliary
holes in the plate.
• Carefully screw the pipe into the coupling as far as • Install the socket head cap screws provided to secure
possible by hand. Do not use a power driven mecha- the plate to the head.
nism to spin the connection together. If at any time
the threads are suspected of galling, unscrew the pipe If a top column flange is to be used and it is not already in-
and inspect, clean and repair as necessary the pipe stalled, install it on the top section of column pipe as follows:
and coupling threads. Apply a fresh coat of anti-seize
compound and repeat the above assembly procedure
exercising special care in aligning the pipe with the
BUTT TYPE FLANGE
coupling. • Clean the pipe and flange threads and butt surfaces
and apply a thin coat of thread compound.
DISCHARGE HEAD
Screw the flange onto the pipe and tighten securely.
If a steel lifting plate is provided for use under the discharge
head and this plate is not already attached to the head, attached ADJUSTABLE TYPE FLANGE
the plate as described below.
• Clean the threads on the column pipe, the flange and
the packing ring.
SIMPLE LIF TING PLATE
• Screw the packing ring onto the pipe. Make sure that
• Clean the mating surfaces of the head and the lift plate. the chamfer is on top.
• Screw the flange onto the pipe.
• Place the head on the plate. Orient the head so that the holes
(including any auxiliary holes) in the head line up with the holes Attach slings to the head for lifting as shown in FIGURE 17
in the plate. which ever is applicable.
• Bolt the head to the plate by installing two bolts in diagonally Lift the head (and lifting plate if used), remove the hex nuts
opposite holes in the base of the head. from the studs (if studs are used) and clean the mating surfaces
on the bottom of the head (or lifting plate) and on the column
pipe. Apply a thin coat of thread compound to all of the head-
to-column mating surfaces.
If the head-to-column pipe connection is flanged, align the

head with flange holes, lower the head until it is seated squarely
on the flange, and then install and tighten the fasteners. If a
butt type flange is used, orient the head so that its outlet is as
close as possible to its final position.
If the head-to-column pipe connection is threaded, lower the

head until it contacts the pipe, apply a set of chain tongs to the
pipe and turn the head until the pipe seats. To tighten the head
further, place a long pipe through the head windows or into the
FIGURE 17 – Assembling Pipe Head to Column Pipe discharge (being careful not to damage the shaft).
FULL LIF TING PLATE ALIGNMENT

• Install studs in the threaded holes near the large hole In order to prevent undue bearing loads and excessive vibra-
in the plate. Drive the studs into the plate as deep tion, the pump head and line shaft must be aligned properly and
as the threads will allow. Also assure that the stud must remain aligned during operation. The pump head should
protrudes from the same side of the lifting plate as the be placed at the approximate elevation desired by shimming
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equally under the wedges installed in RECOMMENDED When a wrench is to be used on a shaft that is a permanent part
PROCEDURE FOR BASE PLATE INSTALLATION on of the installation, wrap the shaft for protection.
page 11, if necessary, and the discharge flange should be ori-
If the shaft did not remain in the center of the stuffing box or
ented properly (this is limited if anchor bolts are used) prior to
did not remain perpendicular to the motor mounting flange,
commencement of the head alignment. Once the head has been
then it is likely that either the top shaft is bent or the first shaft
aligned, any connections made must be fitted so that no strain is
joint below the head is not installed properly (not butted, trash
placed on the pump head when the connections are tightened.
or burrs on butt faces, etc.). In order for the alignment to be ac-
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALIGN THE HEAD WITH
ceptable the shaft must remain in the center of the stuffing box
THE DISCHARGE PIPING CONNECTED. When prop-
bore and remain perpendicular to the motor mounting flange
erly aligned the line shaft will be in the center of the head and
for two shaft positions 90° apart.
will be perpendicular to the driver mounting flange on the head.
The alignment should be performed as described below.
Note that the discharge head may not be exactly level when the
alignment is completed. This is normal and NO ATTEMPT
Remove the stuffing box (if installed). Using calipers, check
SHOULD BE MADE TO LEVEL THE DISCHARGE
the distance “R” between the shaft O.D. and the stuffing box
HEAD. The head is aligned so that the shaft will run true in the
bore of the head in four places approximately 90° apart. If these
stuffing box bearing (i.e. head is aligned perpendicular to the
distances are all equal, the shaft is properly centered. If not, the
shaft). If the well is drilled at a slight angle then the pump may
shaft must be centered by shimming between the foundation
lay against one side of the casing, resulting in the column pipe
and the base plate until these distances are equal. This is done
and shaft laying at a slight angle away from vertical. When the
by loosening the anchor bolts driving in the wedges or inserting
head is aligned to this shaft it also will sit at this same angle.
shims under the side where the shaft is farthest from the bore
and withdrawing the wedges or removing shims from the side
where the shaft is closest to the bore. Tighten the anchor bolts STUFFING BOX
and check to see that the shaft remains centered.
OPEN LINE SHAF T
Install the drive shaft or a short dummy shaft. Using a carpen-
ter’s square, determine whether or not the shaft is perpendicular Remove any paint and burrs from the underside of the ma-
to the motor mounting flange. Check four places 90° apart. If chined flange of the stuffing box and from its mating surface on
the shaft is not perpendicular, adjust the wedges as described the pump head. Remove the lantern ring and separator rings
above. (A bent carpenters square will give a false indication. If which are shipped in the bottom of the stuffing box cavity.
the direction of indicated out of perpendicularity changes as the
square is shifted between positions 180° apart, then the square is Slide the stuffing box over the shaft and orient it so that its ports
bent.) After adjusting the wedges, check that the shaft is still in are in the position desired. Hold the stuffing box off its mating
the center of the stuffing box bore. surface on the head and apply a liberal amount of thread com-
pound to the head. Lower the stuffing box into position and
Rotate the shaft approximately 90° and repeat the two above bolt it down firmly in place with cap screws. If it is necessary to
steps. push the shaft sideways in order to get the stuffing box register
to go into the bore, then the head is not properly aligned.
Complete assembly of the stuffing box per the “Stuffing Box

Assembly” instructions in your Owner’s Manual pack. Retain
these instructions for reference when repacking the stuffing box.
The shaft can be turned on shallow settings by temporarily installing ENCLOSED LINE SHAF T
the stuffing box (without packing rings, etc.) connecting a dummy
Complete assembly of the stuffing box per the “Stuffing Box
shaft (not necessary if line shaft to head shaft connection is below
Assembly” instructions (furnished with your Owner’s Manual
the stuffing box) and turning the shaft with a wrench. Remove the
packet).
stuffing box prior to doing any alignment checks.
On deeper settings it will be necessary to connect a lifting de- DRIVER AND DRIVE COUPLING
vice such as shown in FIGURE 5 to the upper end of the shaft
and then carefully raise the shaft and impellers using the hoist Uncrate the driver but leave it attached to the bottom skid on
on the derrick. A wrench can then be used to turn the shaft. which it arrived. Move it to a convenient location beside the
Lower the hoist and remove the lifting device prior to doing any pump head, keeping it vertical at all times. Set down on firm
alignment checks. and level footing.
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When ready for installation, raise the driver off its skid to a
comfortable working height, lifting it with the lugs provided on
VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT
the frame. Remove the driver cover cap screws and the canopy itself, as in
FIGURE 19. Remove the drive coupling and any other parts
packed in the top for shipment. Place them in a clean, safe place
for later use. Cover all openings in the top to prevent anything
from dropping into the driver. If this should happen, the object
must be retrieved before proceeding.
Stand beside the load as it hangs in the sling, never under it. Inspect Lower the driver slowly to the head until the register fit is
and clean the mounting flange and register. If you find any burrs or engaged, but with the weight still on the hoist. In the case of
nicks, set the driver on two beam supports and repair with a file. an electric motor, swing it around so the junction box is in the
desired orientation. If you have a gear drive, as depicted in
Don’t work under the load while it’s hanging from the hoist. Clean FIGURE 20, your positioning criterion is the horizontal input
the top of the pump head and inspect it also, making any necessary shaft. Align the mounting holes and start the attaching cap
repairs. screws in by hand. Transfer the weight gently from hoist to
head and secure the cap screws, tightening them uniformly.
If your pump is equipped with a vertical hollow shaft driver,
illustrated in FIGURE 21, continue right on here with subsec- Please note that the lifting lugs on the driver are for handling
tion Vertical Hollow Shaft. If you have a solid shaft driver as the driver only. Never attempt to use these lugs to hoist the
in FIGURE 22, skip this portion and be guided by subsection pump. The pump must be handled with its own lifting trun-
Vertical Solid Shaft. nions.
1
2
3
FIGURE 19 – VHS Motor Canopy Removed
If you have a VHS electric motor open the main breaker or

pump disconnect switch and make a temporary connection be-
tween the motor terminals and the leads from the starter panel.
Since many electric motors are built as dual voltage machines,
4 it is important that the proper connections be made to suit the
voltage of your power source. Therefore, you must check both
power characteristic and motor rating for compatibility, then
see the motor nameplate for correct wiring hookup.
FIGURE 18 – Vertical Hollow Shaft Motor
While scanning the nameplate, determine the type of thrust
bearing with which you’ve been furnished. If it’s a spherical
roller bearing, proceed with utmost caution as it must never be
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run at normal speed without an appreciable thrust load. For ing rotation, the problem is with one of the stationary parts,
this reason, when establishing rotation as we’re about to do, be perhaps the column or head assembly or, just as likely, the
very careful to just bump or tap the switch. Never close it fully mounting structure. Wherever it is, it must be rectified before
until the pump is completely operational. proceeding. If in doubt, call your factory representative.
Otherwise, you may now energize the starter panel and bump When all is well, replace the packing box or tension nut flange
start the motor by switching it very quickly on and off, observ- capscrews, tightening them uniformly and securely. Retrieve
ing for direction of rotation and watching to see that it spins the drive coupling and other parts you set aside, together with
freely and is in apparent balance. Driver shaft must turn coun- the pump parts.
terclockwise when viewed from the top. If rotation is clockwise,
kill the power to the starter panel and interchange any two leads
on three phase motors. With single phase machines, follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
After reconnection, energize the starter and again bump start

the motor. When you’re sure you have counter-clockwise rota-
tion, mark the motor terminals and the leads from the starter
box to match. De-energize the starter at the main breaker
or pump disconnect switch and make the permanent power
connections. Naturally, these connections must be made in ac-
cordance with all applicable electrical codes and regulations.
If your pump is equipped with a right angle gear drive, as shown

in FIGURE 20, instead of an electric motor, the rotation check
must wait until later when the pump is completely installed and
connected to the prime mover. At that time, rotation is verified
in a manner similar to that just described with allowances for
the type of power equipment. One thing you can do right now
is match up the rotation arrows on your gear and your prime
mover to determine compatibility, at least as far as the name- FIGURE 20 – Right Angle Gear Drive
plates are concerned.
Try the drive key, FIGURE 18, Item 3, in both head shaft and
Your heads haft was probably shipped to you in a separate box. drive coupling keyways. They should produce a sliding fit. If
Find it and clean it thoroughly throughout its length, threads, necessary, dress the key until a free but not loose fit is obtained.
keyway, and end faces. Now, slide it down through the driver Do not file the keyways. Slide the drive coupling over the head
hollow shaft without bumping or scraping, keyway end up. If shaft, FIGURE 18, Item 4, into proper position onto its regis-
you were furnished with a slinger ring, assemble it to the shaft as ter, firmly seated perfectly flat without cocking. It should slide
the shaft bottom end emerges from the bottom of the driver. easily and smoothly without tendency to drag or hang up when
lowered or rotated.
Remove the cap screws securing the packing box or tension nut
flange. The shaft coupling may be above or below the packing Insert the drive key, FIGURE 18, Item 3. Again it should be a
box/tension nut location. If above, make the connection in the free, but not loose, fit. If necessary dress the key but never the
usual manner, mindful of the left hand threads. If below and in keyways. The top of the key must be below the adjusting nut
the elbow itself, loosen the packing if any and continue lower- seat when in place.
ing the head shaft through the packing box or tension nut until
you encounter the coupling below. If possible, hold the shaft Thread the adjusting nut, FIGURE 18, Item 2, onto the head
coupling by reaching in through the discharge opening. In any shaft remembering the left hand threads, and raise the shaft
case, start the shaft into the coupling very carefully and snap to until all its weight is on the nut. This is the break free point and
a firm butt. may be recognized as that point at which the impeller can first
be turned by hand. With a very slight lowering of the shaft, the
Looking down on the driver, check to see that the head-shaft impellers are felt to drag on the bowl seal rings. Mark the break
stands in the center of the hollow shaft and that the driver shaft free point, adjusting nut to driver coupling. Assemble the lock
rotates freely by hand. If the shaft stands to one side of the screw, FIGURE 18, Item 1.
quill, rotate the shaft from below. If the top of the bar moves
around the quill, you have a bent shaft or a bad coupling joint. If your pump is equipped with electric drive, energize the starter
If, however, the shaft remains in the same off center spot dur- and just bump the switch very lightly. With an engine or other
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type of drive, you must go through the entire first startup pro- facturer’s instructions.
cedure, then take the unit barely up to speed and immediately
release the power. This will firm up all the shaft joints. Howev- After reconnection, energize the starter and again bump start
er, keep in mind our warning regarding a spherical roller thrust the motor. When you’re sure you have counter-clockwise rota-
bearing. If your driver came equipped with one, omit this step tion, mark the motor terminals and the leads from the starter
until you can apply the full thrust of the pump to the bearing. box to match. De-energize the starter at the main breaker or
pump disconnect switch.
De-energize the starter for electric drives. Remove the adjust-
ing nut lock screw and lower the impellers to the original break
free point as marked. Determine that this has not changed or, if
it has, establish a new break free point, punch marking the nut
and driver coupling for permanent reference. This would con-
clude your adjustment procedure for startup and early period
operation of an electrically driven pump. Replace the lock screw
and secure.
After completing the adjustment procedure, replace the driver

canopy and secure the cap screws. Keep it that way all the time
that you aren’t actually working under the cover. Check driver
lubricant and follow directions from manufacturer. If your driv-
er requires provision for coolant flow, take necessary measures as
instructed. Do not run equipment until all these considerations
have been satisfied. Leave the power circuit open to the starter
panel while performing remaining work except when it requires
pump operation.
VERTICAL SOLID SHAFT

Lower your vertical solid shaft driver to a firm and stable posi-
tion atop a pair of beams or blocks placed on the discharge head FIGURE 21 – VHS Mounting Bolts
to provide ample clearance between driver shaft and pump
shaft. If you have an electric motor to deal with, secure it firmly If your pump is equipped with a right angle gear drive instead of
against re-active torque with chain or cable restraints. Open the an electric motor, the rotation check must wait until later when
main breaker or pump disconnect switch and make a temporary the pump is completely installed and connected to the prime
connection between the motor terminals and the leads from the mover. At that time, rotation is verified in a manner similar to
starter panel. Since many electric motors are built as dual volt- that just described with allowances for the type of power equip-
age machines, it is important that proper connections be made ment involved. One thing you can do right now is match up the
to suit the voltage of your power source. You must check both rotation arrows on your gear and your prime mover to deter-
power characteristic and motor rating for compatibility, then mine compatibility, at least as far as nameplates are concerned.
see the motor nameplate for correct wiring hookup.
While the driver is still sitting on the blocks, examine the pro-
While scanning the nameplate, determine the type of thrust truding driver shaft for any burrs or nicks. If necessary, repair
bearing with which you’ve been furnished. If it’s a spherical very cautiously with a small file. Clean the shaft and oil it very
roller bearing, proceed with utmost caution as it must never be lightly. Find the shaft flanged-coupling parts, and clean them
run at normal speed without an appreciable thrust load. For all thoroughly.
this reason, when establishing rotation as we’re about to do, be
Try the driver shaft key, in both driver shaft and upper coupling
very careful to just bump or tap the switch. Never close it fully
half keyways. You should find a very close sliding fit. If neces-
until the pump is completely operational.
sary, dress the key but not the keyways until you obtain a free,
You may now energize the starter panel and bump start the but not loose, fit. Now try the thrust collar in the shaft groove.
motor by switching it very quickly on and off, observing for It too, should be a very close fit and may be dressed to obtain
direction of rotation and watching to see that it spins freely and this if necessary. Try the top half coupling on the shaft.
is in apparent balance. Driver shaft must turn counterclock-
When you have the proper fits and while the driver still sits
wise when viewed from the top. If rotation is clockwise, kill
on the blocks, insert the key in the shaft keyway and slide the
the power to the starter panel and interchange any two leads on
coupling half up on the shaft flange face down. With the flange
three phase motors. With single phase machines, follow manu-
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above the drive shaft ring groove, assemble both halves of the The pump must be handled with its own lifting trunnions.
thrust collar in the groove and slide the coupling back down un-
til it rests firmly on the thrust collar, retaining the collar halves With the pump shaft all the way down so the impellers are
in place in the coupling recess. Assemble and tighten setscrew firmly seated in the bowls, screw the adjusting nut up by turning
securely. it clockwise until the face of the driver coupling flange or spacer
lower flange, if you have a spacer spool, equals the lateral set-
ting. Pull the pump coupling up and insert flange bolts through
both flanges. Assemble the nuts and tighten by hand until they
are snug, using a light machine oil on the bolt threads.
Check for shaft alignment at the outer edges of all the flanges.
They must meet evenly both at the faces and at the outer cir-
cumferences. True alignment can be further verified by using
dial indicators on both the driver and the pump shafts. If you
cannot obtain an alignment within 0.003 inches T.I.R., call your
local factory representative.
When satisfactory alignment is achieved, put all bolts under

uniform tension, using a torque wrench. Five hundred inch
pounds should be sufficient torque; i.e., a fifty pound pull on a
ten inch wrench or the equivalent. Make sure pump shaft key
is flush with coupling hub and tighten setscrew securely to lock
the key in place.
FIGURE 22 – Right Angle Gear Drive Now replace the packing box or tension nut flange capscrews.
Tighten them uniformly and securely.
If your coupling is furnished with a spacer spool, assemble the
spacer to the driver coupling half. If parts are match marked, MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
install them accordingly. Use only the nuts and bolts shipped
with the pump as some couplings are balanced as assemblies. LUBRICATING DEVICES
Tighten all flange bolts securely and uniformly throughout the
coupling. Oil Lubricated Pumps
Inspect and clean the pump shaft threads, painting lightly Install the lubricator and bracket to the discharge head. Refer to
with a good thread lubricant. After trying keys and parts as the lubricator assembly drawing.
described above, insert key in the pump shaft keyway and slip
the pump shaft coupling half well down over shaft, flange face Connect the 1/4” copper line from the lubricator to the stuffing
up, leaving shaft threads projecting above coupling. Screw box inlet port.
adjusting nut onto pump shaft with the rimmed end up, turning
counterclockwise until pump shaft protrudes through threaded Water Lube Pumps.
portion of nut by at least two threads. Remove the cap screws
Connect the line from the pre-lube system to the pre-lube
securing the packing box or tension nut flange.
connections on the stuffing box. (Some heads have a pre-lube
Raise the driver just enough to remove the blocks, then lower it connection at the back of the head.) The following items should
slowly to the head until the register fit is engaged but keeping be taken in consideration for the pre-lube system.
the weight on the hoist. In the case of an electric motor, swing
Do not use pipe that is smaller than the pre-lube connection
it around so that the junction box is in the desired orienta-
furnished in the stuffing box.
tion. If you have a gear drive your positioning criterion is the
horizontal input shaft. Align the mounting holes and start the
If the system is to be subjected to low temperatures, adequate
attaching cap screws in by hand. Transfer the weight gently
precautions must be taken to prevent freezing.
from hoist to head and secure the cap screws, tightening them
uniformly. The pre-lube system should supply a flow of water for approxi-
mately 15 seconds plus 15 sec. per 100’ of column above the
Please note the lifting lugs on the driver are for handling the
static water level. Pumps operating at a static water level of
driver only. Never attempt to use these lugs to hoist the pump.
greater than 100 ft. and which are not equipped with a non-
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reverse mechanism must be post-lubricated during the time that not elongate more than 0.005” when restraining the hydrau-
the pump is spinning backward after it is shut down. The post lic force which tries to separate the joint. This force is equal
lubrication should start immediately when the pump is shut to the discharge pressure in psi times the cross sectional area
down and should continue for as long as the shaft is turning. It of the bore of the pipe in square inches. The tie bolts should
is desirable that the post-lube be initiated automatically, so that be snugged up carefully by applying approximately the same
loss of power to an unattended pump will not result in damage amount of torque to each bolt, otherwise, the purpose of the
due to lack of post lubrication. coupling will be defeated.
If automatic controls are used on the pre-lube system, the AIR RELEASE VALVE
control system should be designed so that it provides maximum
assurance that pre-lube (and post lube if required) is supplied Install the air release valve, piping and manual valve (if fur-
when the pump needs it. Special consideration should be nished), to the pump head or just beyond the head flange on the
given to such situations as loss of electric power to the pre-lube discharge piping. It is recommended that a throttling device be
control system without an accompanying loss of power to the used on the discharge side of the air release valve to restrict the
driver itself. One of the most foolproof systems is a continuous discharge of air ensuring that a cushion of air is available in the
running system taking its supply from a pressurized header or discharge head during start up. Exhausting the air too quickly
a large reservoir. If a tank type pre-lube system is used precau- can cause damage to the head.
tions must be taken to assure that an adequate supply of water is
always available to provide the required lubrication. An air release valve is imperative on water lubricated pumps
with underground outlets. It eliminates trapped air in the
The minimum pre-lube tank capacities are given in Table 2. column above the underground outlet which would cause the
bearings and stuffing box to run dry.
COLUMN SIZE REQUIRED CAPACITY
3
10 Gal. Per 100 feet depth MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
to static water level
25 Gal. Per 100 feet depth Connect the pressure gauge, and/or gauge cock, if furnished to
4, 5, 6 the tapped hole at the top of the discharge flange on the head.
Position the dial face to facilitate reading.
50 Gal. Per 100 feet depth
8, 10, 12, 14
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
TABLE 2
All connections to the motor such as main leads, space heater
Use 1-1/2 times the above capacity if post lube is required. leads, thermocouple leads, etc. should be made in accordance
with motor manufacturer’s recommendations and local codes.
DISCHARGE PIPING
Make necessary connections to lubricator solenoid if oil lu-
The head and discharge pipe flange faces should be clean and bricated. Ensure that the solenoid is supplied with the proper
free of nicks and burrs. If a grooved type flange is used, make voltage.
certain that the groove is clean and free of obstructions.
AIR LINE
Do not attempt to use a flat gasket on discharge head outlet
flanges, which are not machined. These flanges are grooved to When required, the water level in the well can determined by
accept the square packing furnished with the head. Since these attaching a bicycle tire pump to the air valve and forcing air into
flange faces are not flat, tightening the bolts in an attempt to the air line until the pressure gauge reading is constant. This
seal a flat gasket will usually result in a broken discharge flange. reading (converted to ft. of water) indicates the number feet of
submergence of the end of the air line. The water level in the
The discharge piping should be installed and supported in such well is determined by subtracting the amount of submergence
a manner as to eliminate the possibility of the head being placed from the known length of the air line. (The air line length was
in a strain. The pump head can easily be thrown out of align- recorded during installation.)
ment by “drawing up” the bolts in a discharge flange connection
that is not “fitted up” properly.
CONNECTING THE PIPING
If a flexible connection such as a Dresser coupling is to be used,
a joint harness should be installed across this connection. The You will be connecting your pump to your piping of course,
tie bolts for such a harness should be designed so that they do since the pump is there to energize your system. Depending on
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details of installation, you will certainly be joining at the dis- can cause serious damage to the pump.
charge flange and there may be a connection at the suction also.
Whatever your particular system is, it must be independently Service the driver as recommended by the manufacturer.
supported. It must not be allowed to impose stresses on the
discharge head due to weight, thermal expansion, misalignment, Open the air release system isolation valve. Adjust the air
or any other condition. release system throttling device so that it is partially open. It
should not be closed or fully open. Not exhausting the air or
When bolting the system flange to the pump head discharge exhausting it too quickly can damage the pump.
flange, determine that the flanges fit face to face and hole to hole
before inserting bolts. Do not draw the flanges together with On oil lubricated units, clean and fill the lubricator tank with
the flange bolts. oil meeting the specifications at the beginning of this manual.
Manually open the lubricator valve and allow oil to run into the
Above the floor piping should be installed in such a manner as tube line for at least 20 minutes for each 100 feet of setting prior
to eliminate the possibility of the discharge head being placed in to start-up. Assure that the oil is in fact flowing into the tubing
a strain or being thrown out of alignment. before timing is commenced and that the flow rate is at least as
much as given in Table 2, Page 25. On systems equipped with
Below ground discharge connection should be made in such a solenoid operated lubricator valve that cannot be energized
a manner that no strain or misalignment is imposed on the independently, it will be necessary to remove the valve stem to
column pipe. Alignment between the pump discharge and the allow the oil to flow. Replace the valve stem before starting the
outside should have already been achieved as instructed. pump. The pump should be started shortly after allowing the oil
to flow into the tube . If the start up is delayed, the lubrication
If a flexible joint such as a dresser coupling is to be used, suffi- procedure must be repeated just prior to the actual on startup.
ciently strong tie bolts and lugs should be used to span the flex-
ible joint capable of resisting the force created by the discharge Ensure that the system to which the pump is connected is
pressure at the pump head. None of this force should be im- ready to receive flow from the pump. For most well pumps the
posed on the head. Tension should be taken carefully on these position of the discharge valve at start up is not critical and the
tie bolts so that any amount of forward movement induced to general practice is to start the pump with the valve in a partially
the head will be counteracted during operation so that align- open position. Special consideration must be given to the fol-
ment is maintained during operation. lowing conditions:
On an underground discharge the above procedure can also If the pump is to discharge into a system that is already pressur-
be used. However, it might be more convenient to construct a ized, ensure that the system pressure will not cause reverse flow
simple brace from directly behind the discharge outlet to the pit through the pump during start-up. This can be accomplished
wall to counteract any forces created by discharge pressure. by installing a check valve between the pump and the system,
or by starting the pump with the discharge valve shut and then
Flange faces should be thoroughly clean and free of all nicks opening the valve after all of the air is exhausted and the pump
or burrs and should be in perfect alignment before tightening is developing a discharge pressure equal to or greater than the
bolts. system pressure.
You may have some small pipes or tubes to accommodate if you A pump is designed to run at specific head and flow conditions.
are supplying coolant to the driver, for example. In such cases, Operating at conditions other than design can damage the
it is well to protect the small lines from vibration by using a hose pump.
connection in strategic locations.
Operating at low head and high flow conditions can cause the
STARTING THE PUMP impellers on some pumps to “float”. This can occur if a pump
which is designed to operate at system pressure is used to fill
INITIAL START UP the system without throttling the discharge valve to create head
(back pressure) on the pump.
Ensure that all of the pump installation as described in preced-
ing sections of this manual is complete. Operating some pumps at high head and low flow conditions
will cause the pump shaft to stretch sufficiently to allow the
Ensure that auxiliary equipment has been installed, serviced, impellers to drag on the bowl.
and is ready for operation. Automatic control systems should
have been checked per prior to making the driver-to-drive shaft The water hammer created when starting a shallow setting high
connection. Automatic controls that do not function properly pressure pump can damage the pump. Special consideration
must be given to the rate of releasing the air from these pumps
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and to the operation of the discharge valve. just the stuffing box packing gland to allow a liberal amount
of leakage past the packing. A small trickle is desirable. On
If the pump is discharging into a pressurized system it may be units where the pressure at the stuffing box is very low, it may be
necessary to install an automatically operated discharge valve necessary to plug the high pressure port on the stuffing box to
that opens at approximately the same time that the pump devel- obtain leakage through the top rings of packing. On high pres-
ops a discharge head equal to that of the system. sure units where leakage through the gland is excessive, it may
be necessary to move the grease cup and install a throttle valve
On open line shaft units equipped with pre-lube systems sup- in the port. The pressure on the gland can then be regulated
plied from a pressurized header, open the supply valve and allow using the throttle valve. Do not reverse the ports if a reverse
the pre-lube water to flow for 15 seconds plus 15 seconds per ported stuffing box was supplied by the factory. During the first
100’ of pump setting. The pre-lube system should be left run- four or five hours of operation, periodically observe the leakage
ning until after the pump has been started (unless the discharge and feel of the gland. If necessary, loosen the gland to restore
pressure of the pump will damage the pre-Iube system). the leakage to the desired rate or to prevent the gland from
overheating. The water leaking past the packing should not be
On open line shaft units equipped with a tank type pre lube allowed to become hot enough to steam. If the packing is al-
system, clean the tank and fill it with clean water. Open the lowed to overheat, it will score the shaft, requiring replacement
valve between the pre-lube tank and the pump and allow ap- of the packing and the shaft. After five or six hours of operation
proximately half of the water in the tank to run into the well. gradually tighten the gland (do not tighten the gland follower
The pump should be started immediately and the pre-lube valve nuts more than 1/6 turn in ten minutes) to reduce the leakage.
should remain open during the start up. DO NOT COMPLETELY STOP THE LEAKAGE PAST
THE PACKING and DO NOT ALLOW THE GLAND TO
Upon completion of the above preparations, energize the OVERHEAT. Check periodically to see that the gland is not
starter. If any abnormal noises, jerking or vibration is noted, leaking excessively and that it is not overheating.
stop the pump immediately, determine the cause of the abnor-
malities and correct them. If the unit is equipped with a pre-lube water tank and a manual
valve, close the valve to the tank after the tank has filled with
After the pump has come up to speed, and all of the air has been water.
exhausted, regulate the discharge valve to achieve the desired
discharge pressure. Assure that the driver and auxiliary equipment is operating
satisfactorily by performing the checks recommended by the
If the air release valve is manually operated, close it. manufacturer.
On oil lubricated units adjust the lubricator valve for the flow Check all fittings and joints for leakage
given in Table 3.
Check the pumping level of the well to assure that the pump
“B” ADDI- bowl remains submerged when it is operating.
TIONAL
“A” BASIC
DROPS/ If no trouble is encountered the pump should be allowed to run
SETTING IN
SHAFT SIZE MINUTE PER until the water from the well is clear and free of all solids. Short
DROPS/
EACH 100 ON-OFF cycles at initial startup or at startup on a pump which
MINUTE
FEET has been idle for an extended period can cause “sand-locking”
SETTING of the pump if the pump is not allowed to run long enough to
7/8 – 1-3/16 5 2 obtain clear water.
1-1/2 – 1-11/16 7 3 On open line shaft pumps requiring post-lube, assure that
1-15/16 – 2-7/16 10 4 post-lube is provided when the pump is stopped. (Post lube
is required on open line shaft pumps which operate at a static
TABLE 3 water level of greater than 100 ft. and which are not equipped
with a non-reverse mechanism.)
Total Drops/Min. = “A” + (Setting x “8”) 100
After the pump is shut down for the first time, repeat the
Example: 500 Feet of 11/16” x 2-1/2” impeller adjustment procedure given in VERTICAL HOL-
LOW SHAFT or VERTICAL SOLID SHAFT adjustments
Total Drops/Min. = 7 +(500 x 3)/100 = 22 on pages 21 or 23. This is necessary because some of the shaft
joints may have tightened during initial start up, thus changing
On open line shaft pumps equipped with a stuffing box, ad- the initial adjustment.
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NORMAL OPERATION AND ditions. Note that most of these problems require removal of
MAINTENANCE the pump from the well in order to correct the problem. Con-
tact CPS-Pumps or your representative for this type of service.
Subsequent normal start ups are essentially the same as the
initial start up described above, consisting of:
• Checking that the driver, the auxiliary equipment

and the system into which the pump is discharging are
ready for operation.
• Pre-lubing the pump as recommended.
• Pressing the “Start” button.
• Checking or adjusting system for desired flow.
• Check for proper oil drip rate or stuffing box leakage
whichever is applicable.
• Initiate post-lube (if required) when the pump is shut
down.
On oil lubricated units, periodically check the oil level in the

lubricator tank. Refill the tank if it is less than 1/4 full.
On water lubricated units, periodically check the packing for

overheating or excess flow. The amount of adjusting done on
the packing gland should be held to a minimum.
Apply grease to the stuffing box at the rate of one pump of the
grease gun for each 24 hours of operation. Usually up to two
additional rings of packing can be installed in the stuffing box to
compensate for wear and compression of the packing. However,
if difficulty is encountered in adjusting the packing gland after
the packing ring has been added, then all of the packing should
be removed and the stuffing box completely repacked.
To repack the stuffing box, remove all the old packing, separator
rings and lantern ring. The packing can be removed using pack-
ing hooks which are designed for this purpose. The separator
rings and lantern ring can be removed by forming a small hook
at the end of a piece of small stiff wire and inserting this hook
into the holes provided in the lantern ring and separator rings.
A mirror will be useful for looking into the stuffing box cavity
since the amount of working space is minimal. Also, some soft
wire or string can he used to tie the separator rings and lantern
rings up out of the way. Clean the stuffing box cavity, inspect
the shaft for scoring and install the new packing using the
instructions given on the “Stuffing Box Assembly” sheet origi-
nally supplied with the pump. Adjust the packing gland per the
instructions given above on page 26.
TROUBLESHOOTING
When properly installed and operating in non-abrasive, non-
corrosive water a pump is a relatively long lived piece of machin-
ery, requiring a minimum of attention. However, machinery is
subject to wear. The most common causes of improper opera-
tion are given below.
These include problems created by wear and other adverse con-

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POSSIBLE EFFECT
Pump operating for a short time, then stops
Pump is pulling high horsepower

Not enough discharge pressure
Cavitation noise from pump

Not enough liquid delivered
Pump bearings running hot

Loss of liquid after starting
Driver running hot
Excessive vibration
No liquid delivered
PROBLEM
Suction lift too high
Discharge head too high
Rotational speed too low
Incorrect direction of rotation
Impeller plugged/impeller partially blocked by debris
Air leak in discharge line
Insufficient Net Positive Suction Pressure Available (NPSHA)
Damaged impeller
Defective packing
Inlet pipe not submerged enough
Impeller diameter too small
Obstruction in water passageways
Entrained air or gas in liquid
Discharge head lower than previously thought
Specific gravity of liquid higher than previously thought
Viscosity of liquid higher than previously thought
Bent or damaged shaft
Bearings worn
Misalignment of pump and driver
Defect in driver
Voltage and/or frequency lower than previously thought
Rotor assembly binding
Rotational speed too high
Foundation not rigid enough

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY
Problem #1 1.1 Recalculate NPSH available. It must
Pump not reaching design flow rate. Insufficient NPSHA. (Noise may not be be greater than the NPSH required by
present) pump at desired flow. If not, redesign
suction piping, holding number of
elbows and number of planes to a mini-
mum to avoid adverse flow rotation as it
approaches the impeller.
1.2 Reduce system head by increasing pipe
System head greater than anticipated. size and/ than or reducing number of
fittings. Increase impeller diameter.
NOTE: Increasing impeller diameter
may require use of a larger motor.
1.3 Air leak from atmosphere on suction
Entrained air. side.
1. Check suction line gaskets and
threads for tightness.
2. If vortex formation is observed in suc-
tion tank, install vortex breaker.
3. Check for minimum submergence.
1.4 Process generated gases may require
Entrained gas from process. larger pumps.
1.5 Check motor speed against design
Speed too low. speed.
1.6 After confirming wrong rotation,
Direction of rotation wrong. reverse any two of three leads on a three
phase motor. The pump should be
disassembled and inspected before it is
restarted.
1.7 Replace with proper diameter impeller.
Impeller too small. NOTE: Increasing impeller diameter
may require use of a larger motor.
1.8 Replace impeller and/or bowl wear
Impeller clearance too large. rings.
1.9 1. Reduce length of suction when pos-
Plugged impeller, suction line or casing sible.
which may be due to large solids. 2. Reduce solids in the process fluid
when possible.
3. Consider larger pump.
1.10 Replace part or parts.
Wet end parts (bowl, impeller) worn,
corroded or missing.
Problem #2.0 2.1 Refer to remedies listed under Problem
Pump not reaching design head Refer to possible causes under Problem #1.0 and #3.0.
(TDH). #1.0.
Problem #3.0 3.1 Repeat priming operation, recheck
No discharge or flow Not properly primed. instructions. If pump has run dry, disas-
semble and inspect the pump before
operation.

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Cont. Problem #3.0 3.2 After confirming wrong rotation,
No discharge or flow Direction of rotation wrong. reverse any two of three leads on a three
phase motor. The pump should be disas-
sembled and inspected before operation.
3.3 Air leak from atmosphere on suction
Entrained air. side. Refer to recommended remedy
under Problem #1.0, Item #1.3.
3.4 Refer to recommended remedy under
Plugged impeller, suction line or casing Problem #1.0, Item #1.9.
which may be due to a fibrous product
or large solids.
3.5 Replace damaged parts.
Damaged pump shaft, impeller.
Problem #4.0 4.1 Refer to recommended remedy under
Pump operates for short period, then Insufficient NPSHA. Problem #1.0, Item #1.1.
loses prime. 4.2 Air leak from atmosphere on suction
Entrained air. side. Refer to recommended remedy
under Problem #1.0, Item #1.1.
Problem #5.0 5.1 Refer to recommended remedy under
Excessive noise from wet end. Cavitation - insufficient NPSH avail- Problem #1.0, Item #1.1.
able.
5.2 Redesign suction piping, holder number
Abnormal fluid rotation due to complex of elbows and number of planes to a
suction piping. minimum to avoid adverse fluid rotation
as it approaches the impeller.
5.3 1. Replace impeller and/or case wear
Impeller rubbing. rings.
2. Check outboard bearing assembly for
axial end play.
Problem #6.0 6.1 1. Work with clean tools in clean sur-
Excessive noise from bearings. Bearing contamination appearing roundings.
on the raceways as scoring, pitting, 2. Remove all outside dirt from housing
scratching, or rusting caused by adverse before exposing bearings.
environment and entrance of abrasive 3. Handle with clean dry hands.
contaminants from atmosphere. 4. Treat a used bearing as carefully as a
new one.
5. Use clean solvent and flushing oil.
6. Protect disassembled bearing from
dirt and moisture.
7. Keep bearings wrapped in paper or
clean cloth while not in use.
8. Clean inside of housing before replac-
ing bearings.
9. Check oil seals and replace as re-
quired.
10. Check all plugs and tapped openings
to make sure that they are tight.

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Cont. Problem #6.0 6.2 When mounting the bearing on the
Excessive noise from bearings. Brinelling of bearing identified by outboard end use a proper size ring and
indentation on the ball races, usually apply the pressure against the inner ring
caused by incorrectly applied forces only. Be sure when mounting a bearing
in assembling the bearing or by shock to apply the mounting pressure slowly
loading such as hitting the bearing or and evenly.
drive shaft with a hammer.
6.3 1. Correct the source of vibration.
False brinelling of bearing identified 2. Where bearings are oil lubricated and
again by either axial or circumferential employed in units that may be out of
indentations usually caused by vibra- service for extended periods, the drive
tion of the balls between the races in a shaft should be turned over periodically
stationary bearing. to re-lubricate all bearing surfaces at
intervals of one-to three months.
6.4 1. Follow correct mounting procedures
Thrust overload on bearing identified by for bearings.
flaking ball path on one side of the outer
race or in the case of maximum capac-
ity bearings, may appear as a spalling of
the races in the vicinity of the loading
slot. (Please note: maximum capacity
bearings are not recommended in CVT
pumps.) These thrust failures are caused
by improper mounting of the bearing or
excessive thrust loads.
6.5 Handle parts carefully and follow
Misalignment identified by fracture of recommended mounting procedures.
ball retainer or a wide ball path on the Check all parts for proper fit and align-
inner race and a narrower cocked ball ment.
path on the outer race. Misalignment
is caused by poor mounting practices
or defective drive shaft. For example
bearing not square with the center-line
or possibly a bent shaft due to improper
handling.
6.6 1. Where current shunting through the
Bearing damaged by electric arcing bearing cannot be corrected, a shunt in
identified as electro-etching of both the form of a slip ring assembly should
inner and outer ring as a pitting or be incorporated.
cratering. Electrical arcing is caused by 2. Check all wiring, insulation and rotor
a static electrical charge emanating from windings to be sure that they are sound
belt drives, electrical leakage or short and all connections are properly made.
circuiting. 3. Where pumps are belt driven, con-
sider the elimination of static charges
by proper grounding or consider belt
material that is less generative.


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Cont. Problem #6.0 6.7 1. Be sure the lubricant is clean.
Excessive noise from bearings. Bearing damage due to improper lubri- 2. Be sure proper amount of lubricant is
cation, identified by one or more of the used. The constant level oiler supplied
following: with CVT pumps will maintain the
1. Abnormal bearing temperature rise. proper oil level if it is installed and op-
2. A stiff cracked grease appearance. erating properly. In the case of greased
3. A brown or bluish discoloration of the lubricated bearings, be sure that there is
bearing races. space adjacent to the bearing into which
it can rid itself of excessive lubricant,
otherwise the bearing may overheat and
fail prematurely.
3. Be sure the proper grade of lubricant
is used.

SPARE PARTS
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
The decision on what spare parts to stock varies greatly depend-
ing on many factors such as the criticality of the application,
the time required to buy and receive new spares, the erosive/
corrosive nature of the application, and the cost of the spare
part. Please refer to the “CPS-Pumps Parts Catalog” for more
information.
HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

Spare parts can be ordered from the local CPS-Pumps Sales
Engineer, or from the CPS-Pumps Distributor or Representa-
tive. The pump size and type can be found on the name plate
on the discharge head or suction bell. See FIGURE 1. Please
provide the item number, description, and alloy for the part(s)
to be ordered.
To make parts ordering easy, CPS-Pumps has created a catalog

titled “CPS-Pumps Parts Catalog.” A copy of this book can be
obtained from the local CPS-Pumps Sales Engineer or Dis-
tributor/Representative.

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256 OPEN LINESHAFT
BOWL ASSEMBLY
728B
448 136R
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
708R 708D 164 SAND COLLAR BRONZE
136B BOWL BEARING BRONZE
302 136D DISCHARGE CASE BEARING BRONZE
136S SUCTION CASE BEARING BRONZE
136R RETAINER BEARING RUBBER
179 BOWL CAST IRON
616D 225 IMPELLER COLLET CARBON STEEL

256 LINESHAFT COUPLING CARBON STEEL
302 DISCHARGE CASE DUCTILE IRON
364 BOWL O-RING VITON
136D 444 IMPELLER 304 SS
448 DISCHARGE CASE BEARING BRONZE
616D DISCHARGE CASE PLUG CARBON STEEL
616S SUCTION CASE PLUG CARBON STEEL
179 708D RETAINER BEARING SETSCREW 300 SS
708R DISCHARGE CASE SET SCREW 300 SS
708S SAND COLLAR SETSCREW 300 SS
728B BOWL SHAFT 416 SS
816 SUCTION CASE CAST IRON
136B
364
225
444
708S
816
164
136S
616S

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ENCLOSED LINESHAFT
BOWL ASSEMBLY
728B
008 INNER COLUMN ADAPTER CAST IRON
164 SAND COLLAR BRONZE
136B BOWL BEARING BRONZE
812
136C INNER COLUMN BEARING BRONZE
136C 136D DISCHARGE CASE BEARING BRONZE

179 BOWL CAST IRON
225 IMPELLER COLLET CARBON STEEL
008 256 LINESHAFT COUPLING CARBON STEEL
302 DISCHARGE CASE DUCTILE IRON
364 BOWL O-RING VITON
708D
364L 364L LIP SEAL RUBBER
302 444 IMPELLER 304 SS

616D DISCHARGE CASE PLUG CARBON STEEL
708D RETAINER BEARING SETSCREW 300 SS
616D 708S SAND COLLAR SETSCREW 300 SS

812 INNER COLUMN CARBON STEEL
816 SUCTION CASE CAST IRON
136D
REFER TO FACTORY FOR OPTIONAL METALLURGY AND LEAD-TIMES
ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B ROSSVILLE, TN AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE
136B
364
225
179 444
708S
816
164
136S
616S
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AXIAL FLOW
BOWL ASSEMBLY

136D DISCHARGE CASE BEARING BRONZE
256 179 BOWL CAST IRON
225T UPTHRUST DISC BRONZE
728B 256 LINESHAFT COUPLING CARBON STEEL
444 PROPELLER 304 SS
472 PROPELLER KEY 300 SS
472S PROPELLER SPLIT KET 300 SS
448
544T UPTHRUST DISC BOLT 300 SS
708D 616S SUCTION CASE PLUG CARBON STEEL

708D DISCHARGE BEARING SETSCREW 300 SS
179 728B BOWL SHAFT 416 SS

816 SUCTION BELL CAST IRON
136D
816 ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B ROSSVILLE, TN AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE
444
472
544T 136S
472S 256T
616S

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MIXED FLOW
BOWL ASSEMBLY

136D DISCHARGE CASE BEARING BRONZE
179 BOWL CAST IRON
225T UPTHRUST DISC BRONZE
256 256 LINESHAFT COUPLING CARBON STEEL
444 IMPELLER 304 SS
472 IMPELLER KEY 300 SS
728B 472S IMPELLER SPLIT KET 300 SS
708D 544T UPTHRUST DISC BOLT 300 SS
708D DISCHARGE BEARING SETSCREW 300 SS
179
816 SUCTION BELL CAST IRON
136D 448
472 ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B ROSSVILLE, TN AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
444 WITHOUT NOTICE
256T
544T
472S
816
616S 136S

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Installation, Operation &

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If the liquid is hazardous, take all necessary precautions to avoid

Residual liquid may be found in the pump casing, suction and

Do not apply heat to disassemble the pump or to remove the

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result

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GPM : Rated capacity of pump

The pumps are guaranteed against defective materials and/or

Parts replaced under warranty become the property of CPS-

Standard Protection for Shipment : 4. If the pump is to be stored outdoors with no

Equipment for removal of the pump after it has been in operation

RECEIVING THE PUMP

FIGURE 2 – Overall Length (OAL) Sectional

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UNLOADING THE PUMP

It’s easy to be misled by low calculated average velocities across

The Hydraulic Institute Standard offers certain guidelines for

Before starting the installation, inspect the completed sump

If a suction vessel is used, see additional instruction labeled the

THE SUCTION VESSEL

Velocities and flow patterns in the vessel can be critical to the

WELL (OR SUMP) REQUIRE-

The well should be developed with a test pump prior to installa-

4. Grout the base plate. A non-shrinking grout should

5. Run piping to the discharge of the pump. There

EXISTING GROUTED BASE PLATES

PARTS PREPARATION AND

INSTALLING THE PUMP SHORT SET VERTICAL TURBINES

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If there are no additional sections of suction pipe, proceed with

5. If the suction pipe was installed apply thread com-

• Make sure no rags, wood or other foreign material

If the bowl is equipped with a strainer, first remove strainer,

AMOUNT OF OIL PER SECTION

ARE CLAMPS TABLE 1

• Inspect and thoroughly clean the coupling threads

If the head-to-column pipe connection is flanged, align the

If the head-to-column pipe connection is threaded, lower the

FULL LIF TING PLATE ALIGNMENT

Complete assembly of the stuffing box per the “Stuffing Box

FIGURE 19 – VHS Motor Canopy Removed

If you have a VHS electric motor open the main breaker or

After reconnection, energize the starter and again bump start

If your pump is equipped with a right angle gear drive, as shown

After completing the adjustment procedure, replace the driver

VERTICAL SOLID SHAFT

When satisfactory alignment is achieved, put all bolts under

• Checking that the driver, the auxiliary equipment

On oil lubricated units, periodically check the oil level in the

On water lubricated units, periodically check the packing for

These include problems created by wear and other adverse con-

Pump operating for a short time, then stops