Double Suction Split
Double Suction Split
Double Suction Split
MANUAL
for
5 X 3 MAC - 5 X 4 MAC
DOUBLE SUCTION
SPLIT CASE PUMPS
PATTERSON PUMP COMPANY
A SUBSIDIARY OF THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY
PO Box 790
9201 Ayersville Road
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Telephone: 706-886-2101
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not operate this equipment neither in excess of its rated speed or other than in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual.
The equipment has been found satisfactory of the conditions for which it was sold, but its operation in
excess of these conditions may subject it to stresses and strains which it was not designed to withstand.
For equipment covered by this instruction book, it is important to observe safety precautions to protect
personnel from possible injury. Among the many considerations, personnel should be instructed to:
Failure to heed this warning may result in an accident causing personal injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION V: Maintenance
5-1 Lubrication.................................................................................... 10
5-2 Stuffing Box .................................................................................. 11
5-3 Wear Ring Clearance.................................................................... 11
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of Patterson Pump horizontal split case
pumps. The pump is a centrifugal, single stage, double suction type. When properly installed and when
given reasonable care and maintenance, centrifugal pumps should operate satisfactorily for a long period
of time. Centrifugal pumps use the centrifugal force principal of accelerating the liquid within a rotating
impeller, and then collecting it and converting it to pressure head in a stationary volute.
This casing is split along the horizontal centerline of the pump shaft, suction and discharge nozzles both
being located in the lower half. With this arrangement, it is not necessary to disconnection suction or
discharge piping to make repairs to, or replacement of the rotating element. Upper and lower half casings
are bolted together and doweled to maintain a smooth volute contour inside the pump. Supporting feet
are integrally cast in the lower half casing and are drilled for bolting and doweling to base plate. Bearing
brackets form a drip pocket for collecting stuffing box leakage and are provided with drilled and tapped
connections for draining. The brackets also contain an overflow hole to release the water before it
reaches the shaft, in case drain piping should become clogged. Suction and discharge flanges are
drilled and tapped for gauge connections. Pump suction and discharge nozzles are drilled and tapped on
the underneath side for complete pump drain. Wear rings are provided to minimize internal bypassing of
the liquid being pumped, and to better efficiency, as well as to reduce the replacement of major
components (such as casing and impeller).
SECTION II
All pumps are shop serviced and ready for operation when delivered, but there is occasions when
considerable time elapses between the delivery date and the time the pump is put into operation.
Equipment, which is not in service, should be kept in a clean, dry area. If equipment is to be stored for
long periods of time (six months or more), the following precautions should be taken to insure that the
equipment remains in good condition.
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Section II – Storage & Protection Continued
4. Space heaters on motors and controllers should be connected and fully operable if
atmospheric conditions approach those experienced in operation. Consult instruction
manuals for other precautions concerning storage of individual components of pumping
unit.
5. Fresh lubricant must be applied to bearings upon removal of equipment form storage.
SECTION III
INSTALLATION
3-1 Location:
Several factors should be considered when selecting a location for the pumping unit (pump, base, drive,
and coupling). The unit should be accessible for both inspection and maintenance. Headroom should be
provided for the use of crane, hoist or other necessary lifting devices. The pump should be located as
close as possible to the liquid supply so that the suction line is short and direct. Location should require a
minimum of elbows and fittings in the discharge line to minimize friction losses. The unit should be
protected against flooding.
3-2 Foundation:
The foundation should be sufficiently substantial to absorb vibration and to form a permanent rigid
support for the base plate. Concrete is most widely used for foundation. Before pouring the foundation,
locate anchor bolts per outline drawing. Allow for 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch of grout between foundation and
base plate. The top surface of the foundation should be roughened to provide a good bond for the grout.
3-3 Mounting:
WARNING!!! Do not attempt to lift entire unit using lugs provided on either pump or motor only. Such
action may lead to failure of the lugs and possible damage to the unit or injury to personnel. Lift unit with
slings around the base plate, or by attaching cables to the lifting lugs on both the pump and the motor.
Coupling halves should be disconnected when mounting the pumping unit on the foundation. Wedges
should be used to support the unit at the time of grouting. Wedges should be located adjacent to anchor
bolts (one on each side of bolt) and midway between bolts. Adjust the wedges to raise or lower the unit
as required to align suction and discharge flanges to piping and to level the base plate. Leveling bolts
made of cap screws and nuts are useful when leveling large base plate, but should not replace shims or
blocks for supporting the load. After unit has been in operation for about a week, check alignment. After
making any required adjustments, dowel pump and motor to base.
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Section III – Installation Continued
3-4 Alignment:
Complete pump units are aligned at the factory, but all base plates are flexible to some degree, and
therefore, cannot be relied upon to maintain alignment. Reliable trouble-free and efficient operation of a
unit depends upon correct alignment. Misalignment may be the cause of noisy pump operation, vibration,
premature bearing failure, or excessive coupling wear. Factors that may change the alignment of the
pumping unit are settling of the foundation, springing of the base plate, piping strains, settling of the
building, bearing wear, loose nuts or bolts on the pump or drive assembly, and a shift of the pump or drive
on the foundation. When checking coupling alignment, remember, flexible couplings are not intended to
be used as universal joints. The purpose of a flexible coupling is to compensate for temperature changes
and to permit end movement of the shafts without interference with each other.
Two types of misalignment may exist: parallel misalignment and angular misalignment. Limits of
misalignments are stated in the coupling manufacturer's instructions, but should be kept to a minimum for
maximum life of equipment components.
1. Set the coupling gap to the dimension shown on the outline drawing.
2. Check for parallel misalignment by placing a straight edge across both coupling halves at
four points 90° apart. Correct alignment occurs when the straight edge is level across the
coupling halves at all points.
3. Check angular misalignment with a feeler gauge at four points 90° apart. Correct
alignment occurs when the same gauge just enters between the halves at all four points.
Angular and parallel misalignment are corrected by shifting the motor and adding or removing shims from
under the motor feet. After each change, it is necessary to recheck the alignment of the coupling halves.
Adjustment in one direction may disturb adjustment already made in another direction.
An alternative method for checking coupling alignment is by use of a dial indicator. Proceed as follows:
1. Scribe index lines on coupling halves or mark where the indicator point rests.
3. Slowly turn both coupling halves so that the index lines match, or the indicator point is
always on the mark.
The importance of correct alignment cannot be overemphasized. Alignment should be checked and
corrected as required after:
1. Mounting
2. Grouting has hardened
3. Foundation bolts are tightened
4. Piping is connected
5. Pump, driver, or base plate is moved for any reason.
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WARNING!!!
The importance of correct alignment cannot be overemphasized. The following procedure should be
used for initial installation.
1. Place complete pump assembly on anchor bolts allowing room under the base plate for leveling
wedges or shims. Make sure the base plate is level by using the leveling wedges adjacent to the
foundation bolts and midway between the bolts.
2. Put nuts on the anchor bolts and tighten evenly, but not too tight.
3. At this point check alignment of the coupling. This should not be more than that recommended
by the coupling manufacturer.
5. Loosen all nuts and add the shims underneath the base plate at the opposite corners. Use the
anchor bolts to flex the base plate to bring the coupling into alignment.
6. After the alignment has been made with all anchor bolt nuts tight, the grouting can take place.
7. After grouting is completed, final alignment should be checked to be sure it is within allowable
tolerances.
- Mounting
- Foundation bolts are tightened
- Grouting has hardened
- Piping is connected
- Pump, driver, or base plate is moved for any reason
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3-5 Grouting:
Grout compensates for unevenness in the foundation and distributes the weight of the unit uniformly on
the foundation. It also prevents lateral shifting of the base plate and reduces vibration. Use a non-
shrinking grout. Foundation bolts should be tightened evenly, but not too firmly. Grout the unit as follows:
1. Build a strong form around the base plate to contain the grout.
2. Soak the foundation top thoroughly, and then remove surface water.
3. Pour grout. Tamp liberally while pouring in order to fill all cavities and prevent air
pockets. The space between the foundation and base plate should be completely filled
with grout. In order to prevent the base plate from shifting, fill under the base plate at
least four inches in from all four edges. Wedges may be left in place.
4. After the grout has hardened (usually about 48 hours), thoroughly tighten foundation bolts
and check alignment.
5. Approximately 14 days after the grout has been poured or when it is thoroughly dry, apply
an oil base paint to exposed edges of the grout to prevent air and moisture form coming
in contact with the grout.
3-6 Piping:
Connect pipelines after the grout has thoroughly hardened. The suction and discharge piping should be
installed with the shortest and most direct runs. Elbows should preferably be of the long radius type.
Pipes must line up naturally. The piping must never be pulled into position by the flange bolts. Such
action may draw the pump out of alignment. Pipes should be support independently of the pump so as
not to put any strain on the pump casing. Suction piping, if not properly installed, is a potential source of
faulty operation. Suction lines should be free of air leads, and arranged so there are no loops or high
spots in which air can be trapped. Generally, the suction line is larger than the pump suction nozzle, and
eccentric reducers should be used. Eccentric reducers are not necessary for bottom suction pumps. If
the liquid supply is located below the pump centerline, the reducer should be installed with the straight
side up.
Most often air enters the suction pipe entrained in the liquid. Installations with a static suction lift
preferably should have the inlet of the vertical suction piping submerged in the liquid to four times the
piping diameter. A large suction pipe will usually prevent the formation of vortexes or whirlpools,
especially if the entrance is flared (Figure 5). A floating vortex breaker (raft) around the suction piping
may be provided if a tendency appears for a vortex to form at the liquid surface. A stream of liquid falling
into the sump near the intake pipe will churn air into the liquid (Figure 6). The supply line should extend
down into the sump. Liquid supply entering a well perpendicular to the intake line tends to rotate the
liquid, which interferes with the flow into the suction line (Figure 7). A baffle placed in front of the supply
pipe will remedy this situation. A short elbow should never to bolted directly to the pumps suction nozzle.
The disturbance in the flow caused by the sharp bend so near the pump inlet may result in noisy
operation, loss in efficiency, and capacity, and heavy end thrust.
A long sweep or long radius elbow placed as far away from the pump as practicable should be used if a
bend is necessary in the suction line. If separate suction lines cannot be used for each pump, then a
tapering header with Y-branches should be used (Figure 8A). A straight branch header should never be
used. Prior to installing the pump, suction piping and pump should be inspected internally, cleaned and
flushed. If a strainer is installed in the suction line, the openings in the screen must be checked and
cleaned periodically. The opening must be smaller than the sphere size allowed by the impeller.
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Section III – 3-6 Piping Continued
Discharge piping should be installed with check valve and gate valve, with the check valve being between
the pump and the gate valve. The check valve prevents reverse flow and protects the pump from
excessive backpressure. The gate valve is used to isolate the pump for maintenance, priming and
starting. If a diffuser is used, it should be placed between the pump and check valve.
Stuffing box seal connections are usually made form the top of the pump casing. If the liquid being
pumped is unsuitable for sealing, then it is preferable to bring fresh, cool water to seal connections from
an outside source. Centrifugal separators or other filters may be used to remove abrasive particles from
the liquid being pumped if an outside source is not available. After all piping connections have been
made, the alignment should be checked again.
SECTION IV
OPERATION
Before bolting the coupling halves together, check the drive rotation to see that it matches the pump
rotation. Pump rotation is indicated by an arrow attached to the casing assembly. For a three-phase
motor, rotation may be reversed, if necessary, by interchanging any two of the three power leads.
Rotation of single-phase motors is fixed by internal wiring.
WARNING!!! Prior to startup, check the coupling alignment as covered in the Installation Section.
Operation of the pump with the unit misaligned will cause damage to the shaft, bearings, and the
coupling.
4-1 Starting:
• When possible, turn the pump shaft by hand to insure that the parts do not bind
1. If the pump operates under positive pressure, open vent valve on top of the pump casing.
After all entrained air has escaped, close the vent valves. Rotate the shaft, if possible, to
allow any air trapped in the impeller passages to escape.
2. If the pump operates on a suction lift and a foot valve is included in the system, fill the
pump and the suction line with liquid from an outside source. Trapped air should be
allowed to escape through the vent valve while filling.
3. If the pump operates on a suction lift and no foot valve is provided, use a vacuum pump
or ejector operated by air, steam, water, etc. to evacuate air from the pump case and
suction line by connecting the ejector to the priming connection on top of the pump case.
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Section IV - 4-1 Starting Continued
Open valves in stuffing box seal lines, if fitted. Start driver. Open discharge valve slowly when the pump
is up to speed.
CAUTION: Overheating and/or loss of prime will result if the pump is operated against a closed valve for
more than a few minutes.
WARNING !!! The coupling guard should be in place when the unit is started. Stay clear of any exposed
rotating parts while the pump is operating. Contact with rotating parts may result in injury to personnel.
Adjust the packing gland until there is a slight leakage from the stuffing box. (See Maintenance on
Adjustment of Packing). Mechanical seals need no adjustment. There should be no leakage.
NOTE: Should the pump fail to build up pressure or discharge water when the discharge valve is
opened, stop the pump and read Section Locating Operating Difficulties.
4-2 Shutdown
The pump may be stopped with the discharge valve open without causing damage. However, in order to
prevent water hammer effects, the discharge valve should be closed first.
2. Stop driver.
4. Close valve in the pump suction line, if fitted. If danger of freezing exists, drain the pump
completely.
All centrifugal pumps have limitations on the minimum flow at which they should be operated. The most
common limitation is to avoid excessive temperature buildup in the pump because of absorption of the
input power into the pumped fluid. Other less understood reasons for restrictions are:
3. Noisy, rough operation and possible physical damage due to internal recirculation.
The size of the pump, the energy absorbed, and the liquid pumped are among the considerations in
determining these minimum flow limitations. For example, most small pumps such as domestic home
circulators, service water pumps, and chemical pumps have no limitations, except for temperature buildup
considerations while many large, high horsepower pumps have limitations as high as 40-50% of the best
efficiency point capacity. The minimum safe flow for this pump is given under Pump Specifications.
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SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
5-1 Lubrication:
Couplings: Couplings with rubber drive elements do not require lubrication. Most other couplings
require some form of lubrication. Consult manufacturer's instructions for
recommendations.
Bearings: Frequency of lubrication depends upon operating conditions and environment, therefore,
lubrication intervals must be determined by experience. Table I may be used as a
general guide for grease relubrication. Lubricants need replacing only because of
contamination by dirt or dust, metal particles, moisture or high temperature breakdown.
A small amount of grease may be added about every 400 hours of operation. The
bearing housing should be about 1/3 full of grease. Oil lubricated units are provided with
constant level oilers. Bottles should be kept filled at all times so that there is a visible
supply of oil. All lubricants have a tendency to deteriorate in the course of time,
therefore, sooner or later it will be necessary to replace the old lubricant with new.
Bearings, which are dismantled, are, of course, much more easily cleaned than bearings,
which stay in assembled equipment. Solvents may be used more freely and effectively.
For cleaning bearings without dismounting, hot light oil at 180° - 200° F may be flushed
through the housing while the shaft is slowly rotated. Light transformer oils, spindle oils,
or automotive flushing oils are suitable for cleaning bearings, but anything heavier than
light motor oil (SAE 10) is not recommended. The use of chlorinated solvents of any kind
is not recommended in bearing cleaning.
4. Start and run the pump for a short time to eject any excess grease.
1. Remove drain plug and allow any residue oil to completely drain.
4. Fill bottle, screw it to the lower reservoir of oiler and allow oil to flow into bearing housing
reservoir. Repeat this procedure until a supply of oil remains in the bottle.
For ball bearings, the oil level should be at about the middle of the lower most ball. For ring oiled sleeve
bearings, the oil level should be about 1/8 inch over the lowest point of the oil ring.
WARNING !!! Proper lubrication is essential to the pump operation. Do not operate the pump if sufficient
lubricant is not present in the bearing housing of if lubricant is contaminated with excessive dirt or
moisture. Operation of the unit under these conditions will lead to impaired pump performance, and
possible bearing failure. Do not operate the pump with excessive amount of lubricant. Such action will
cause bearings to overheat.
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5-2 Stuffing Box:
The purpose of a stuffing box is to limit or eliminate leakage of the pump fluid and to prevent air from
entering the suction spaces along the pump shaft. Pumps are equipped with packing (limited leakage) or
mechanical seals (no leakage). Normally, the pumped liquid is used to lubricate the stuffing box seal. If
the liquid is dirty, gritty, or contains material that would gum or jam the seal, use a sealing liquid from an
external source. If suction pressure is above atmospheric pressure, seal piping may not be required. For
pumps equipped with packing, there must always be a slight leakage from the glands. The amount of
leakage is hard to define, but we recommend a steady dripping of liquid through the gland. Stuffing box
glands should be adjusted after the pump is started. When leakage is excessive, tighten gland bolts
evenly a little at a time. Allow an interval for packing to adjust to new position. Never tighten gland to be
leakproof, as this will cause overheating and undue wear on shaft sleeves.
4. Remove and discard old packing rings – note location of lantern ring. When repacking
stuffing box, lantern ring must be positioned such that the water seal connection is
opposite lantern ring.
7. Make sure the stuffing box bushing (if furnished) is set at the bottom of the box.
8. Insert rings of packing and tap lightly to seat against bushing. Be sure rings are of the
proper size and length and installed with cuts staggered. Lantern ring must be installed
opposite sealing water connection.
9. Install gland and tighten, finger tight. With the pump running, adjust gland as described
previously. Care should be taken during the first hour of operation to take up on the
packing gradually just enough to maintain the required amount of leakage.
If the pump is operated daily, the stuffing box packing should be renewed about every two to three
months before it gets hard and scores the shaft sleeves.
Mechanical seals should be removed, assembled, and/or adjusted according to the seal manufacturer's
instructions. There should be no leakage from the gland if mechanical seals are used, except for a brief
run in period.
Running fits between wear rings is given under the pump specifications. When these clearances are
doubled, or the capacity of the pump is reduced by 5 to 10%, the rings should be renewed. The purpose
of these rings is to keep internal bypassing of the liquid being pumped to a minimum. Clearances should
be checked periodically and whenever the pump casing is opened. Check with feeler gauge or by direct
measurement. Measure ID of case ring and OD of impeller ring, then compute clearance (ID minus OD).
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TABLE 1
SUGGESTED RE-LUBRICATION INTERVALS FOR VARIOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL, OPERATING AND TEMPERATURE CONDTIONS
(GREASE LUBRICATED BEARINGS)
SUGGESTED
AMBIENT OPERATING BEARING OPERATING
GREASING USE THESE GREASES
CONDITIONS CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE
INTERVALS**
High humidity
Light to Slow to 32°F 200°F 1 to 4 weeks grease at Lithium or other corrosion
Direct water
heavy medium (0°C) (93°C) shutdowns control grease
Splash
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0°F 200°F
1 to 8 weeks
Heavy to (-18°C) (93°C)
Slow High viscosity lubrication
very heavy -20°F 120°F
1 to 8 weeks
(-29°C) (49°C)
80°F 300°F
Clean to dirty Dry Light Slow 1 to 4 weeks Synthetic type greases
(27°C) (149°C)
**Suggested starting interval for maintenance program. Check grease conditions for oiliness and dirt and adjust greasing frequency accordingly.
Watch operating temperatures as sudden rises may show need for grease or indicate over lubrication on higher speed applications.
TABLE II
RECOMMENDED GREASES
Such As:
COMPANY GREASE
Fina Lithium 2 - R
WARNING!!! Use of lubricants other than those listed or their equivalent will cause reduced pump
performance and reduce bearing life.
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SECTION VI
WARNING!!! Whenever any disassembly work is to be done on the pump, disconnect the power source
to the driver to eliminate any possibility of starting unit.
2. Disconnect any piping from the upper half casing (1B) that will interfere with its removal.
3. Remove bolting from the casing flanges and the bearing caps (41).
4. Use lugs provided, lift upper casing (1B) straight up until clear of impeller.
7. Place slings around the shaft near the bearing housing and lift rotating element from
lower casing (1A).
8. Place rotating element in a clean, dry work area for necessary disassembly. Case wear
rings (7) will be loose on the rotating element.
If the bearing assemblies do not require attention, but just the impeller or rings, then work just one side of
the unit (impeller may be removed from either end).
3. Remove fasteners from bearing covers (35) and separate covers from bearing housings
(31 & 33). NOTE: On model 5 x 3 MAC the bearing cover (123) at the outboard bearing
is held by a retaining ring (172), which must be removed. On this model, then remove
the retaining ring (171) holding the outboard bearing (18).
4. Remove bearing housings (31 & 33). NOTE: On model 5 x 3 MAC the bearings (16 x
18) are removed with the housings and a puller should be used.
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Section VI – Disassembly of Rotating Element Continued
5. To allow removal of outboard bearing (18), remove bearing retaining ring (171).
9. Remove packing (13), lantern ring (29), and stuffing box bushing (63), if applicable. Note
the number of packing rings on either side of the lantern ring. The lantern ring (29) must
be installed opposite seal water inlet. Note: Follow the seal manufacturers instructions
for repair and removal of the mechanical seals.
10. Loosen the set screws in the sleeve nut (20) and unscrew both sleeve nuts form the
shaft.
11. To remove the o-ring packing (13A), slide the impeller and sleeves (14) to one side,
exposing the o-ring (13A). Remove the o-ring and then slide the impeller and sleeves to
the other side to expose and remove the second o-ring. Remove the shaft sleeves (14).
The o-rings should be replaced with the new o-rings at the time of reassembly of the
pump.
12. Remove the casing wear rings (7). On most pumps, the casing rings may be removed
before disassembling the rotating element.
13. Impeller (2) with the impeller rings (8) can now be removed from either end of the shaft.
CAUTION: When removing the impeller, note the direction of the vanes. The impeller must be
installed with the vanes in the same direction.
It is not necessary to remove the impeller from the shaft to replace the impeller rings. First remove the
rotating element. Remove the locking set screws from the rings. The rings may now be pulled form the
impeller, cut off with a chisel, or turned off, if a suitable lathe is available, using original shaft centers. DO
NOT CUT INTO THE BODY OF THE IMPELLER! When new rings are installed, drill and tap new holes
for the locking set screws – do not attempt to use old half holes in the impeller hub.
6-4 Inspection:
Visually inspect parts for damage affecting serviceability. Check o-rings and gaskets for cracks, nicks, or
tears; packing rings for excessive compression, fraying or shredding, and embedded particles. Replace if
defective in any way. Mount the shaft between lathe centers and check eccentricity throughout the entire
length. Eccentricity should not exceed .002 inches. Bearing surfaces should be smooth and shoulders
square and free of nicks.
Measure OD of impeller hub or impeller wear rings and ID of casing wear ring. Compute diametral
clearance (ID minus OD) and compare with clearance given under the Pump Specifications. Surfaces
must be smooth and concentric. Examine impeller passages for cracks, dents or embedded material.
Examine shaft sleeves for wear.
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TABLE IV
BEARING DEFECTS
1. Poor lubrication.
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6-5 Assembly:
Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly procedure. The following should prove helpful in
reassembling the pump:
1. All parts, inside and out, should be clean. Dirt and grit will cause excessive wear, plus needless
shutdown.
3. Reinstall impeller with vanes in the right direction. Pump rotation is defined by viewing from the
driver end. Impeller vanes slope must be opposite the pump rotation.
4. To install o-rings (13A). Install o-rings after impeller (2), impeller key (32), and sleeves (14) have
been installed on the shaft (6). Take care not to damage the o-rings during assembly by putting
tape over the sleeve nut threads on the shaft before installing o-rings. Lightly grease the o-rings
and after sliding the impeller and sleeves to one side, put one o-ring in the exposed o-ring groove
adjacent to the sleeve nut threads. Remove the tape from these threads and slide the adjacent
sleeve, impeller, and opposite sleeve, until the o-ring is covered. Continue sliding until the groove
for the opposite o-ring is exposed. Put the second o-ring in place, and after removing the tape
from the adjacent threads, slide the impeller and sleeves until both o-rings are covered by the
sleeves and the impeller is centered on its position on the shaft. Lock sleeve nuts (20) to the
shaft.
5. Make certain that the case rings (7) are in proper position. The half-raised ring should be on the
outside and completely in the lower half casing (1A). Be sure the ring is fully seated.
6. Insure that the packing does not block seal water inlet.
7. Before installing the bearing caps (41), slide the completed rotating element to either side in the
casing to position the impeller in the center of the casing hydraulic passageways. Install the
bearing caps (41). Rotate by hand to insure that the parts do not bind before replacing upper half
case (1B).
8. Bearing mounting is simplified by heating the whole bearing, thereby expanding it enough to be
slipped on the shaft. This heating is best done by submerging the bearing in a bath consisting of
10 – 15% soluble oil in water and heated to boiling. This mixture cannot be overheated, is non-
flammable, drains off easily permitting convenient handling, and yet leaves an oil film sufficient for
rust protection of the bearing surfaces.
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LOCATING OPERATING DIFFICULTIES
In the majority of cases, operating difficulties are external to the pump and the following causes should be
carefully investigated before undertaking repairs:
No Water Delivered
• Mechanical defects: casing rings worn, impeller damaged, casing or seal defective.
Insufficient Pressure
• Speed too low. Might be caused by low voltage or current characteristics different from
nameplate reading on the motor.
• Mechanical defects: worn casing rings, damaged impeller, defective casing or seal.
Intermittent Operation
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Pump Overloads Driver
• Head lower than rated, hence, pumping too much water. (This is valid for low specific speed
pumps).
• Mechanical defects: stuffing boxes too tight, shaft bent, rotating element binds.
• Rubbing due to foreign matter in the pump between the case rings and the impeller.
Pump Vibrates
• Misalignment.
• Mechanical defects: bent shaft, rotating element binds, bearings worn, coupling defective.
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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS FOR 5 x 3 MAC – 5 x 4 MAC PUMPS
INTERMITTENT DUTY
Number Description
7 Casing Ring
8 * Impeller Ring
13 * Packing (stuffing box)
13A Packing O-Ring (shaft sleeve)
14 * Shaft Sleeve
65 +* Mechanical Seal (stationary element)
80 +* Mechanical Seal (rotating element)
CONTINUOUS DUTY
Number Description
2 Impeller
6 * Shaft
7 Casing Ring
8 * Impeller Ring
13 * Packing (stuffing box)
13A Packing O-Ring (shaft sleeve)
14 * Shaft Sleeve
16 Bearing (inboard)
18 Bearing (outboard)
20 Shaft Sleeve Nut
32 Impeller Key
40 Deflector
46 Coupling Key
65 +* Mechanical Seal – Stationary Element
80 +* Mechanical Seal – Rotating Element
171 Bearing Retaining Ring
Coupling and its accessories (not shown)
All Hardware (not shown)
Gasket (not shown)
Gland Bolts (not shown)
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