Table of Contents
Figures Index ......................................................................................................................... 3
About This Manual ................................................................................................................ 4
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .......................................................................................................4
Illustrations and Photographs ................................................................................................ 4
Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 5
Description ............................................................................................................................ 6
Dual Pack Stuffing Box (DPSB) – Threaded Base ..............................................................................7
Dual Pack Stuffing Box (DPSB) – Flanged Base .................................................................................8
Dual Pack Stuffing Box (DPSB) with Pivoting Base ...........................................................................9
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-Installation Inspection: .......................................................................................................... 10
Installation – Flanged Bottom: ...................................................................................................... 10
Installation – Threaded Bottom: ................................................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................................................ 11
Compressing the Packing: ............................................................................................................. 11
Preventative Maintenance .................................................................................................. 12
Inspection of an operating stuffing box: ........................................................................................ 12
Internal Threads: ......................................................................................................................... 12
External Threads: ......................................................................................................................... 12
Bolts and Flanges: ........................................................................................................................ 12
Ring Gaskets: ............................................................................................................................... 13
Spares and Replacement Parts: .................................................................................................... 13
Five Year Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 13
Servicing ............................................................................................................................. 14
Field Service: ............................................................................................................................... 14
Servicing the Top Section: .................................................................................................................. 14
Servicing the Bottom Section: ............................................................................................................ 14
Complete Overhaul: ..................................................................................................................... 15
Top Section: ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Bottom Section: .................................................................................................................................. 15
Pivoting Section (if equipped): ........................................................................................................... 15