46 6EM Thru 18GM - 1100 Vertical Turbine Pumps
K. Install the coupling (31) on the pump
shaft.
L. The bowl assembly is now complete.
M. Refer to Wear Rings for instructions on
wear ring replacement, if wear ring
replacement is required
N. Refer to the Installation Section of this
manual to B. Apply a bead of Loctite
290 completely around the complete
pump assembly and reinstallation.
Wear Rings
If the pump is equipped with wear rings and
replacement is required, refer to Wear Ring
Removal below.
Wear Ring Removal
A. If the wear ring requires replacement it
can be more easily removed by heating it
to 250
°
- 400
°
F.
WARNING
To prevent possible serious personal
injury, heat resistant gloves must, be
worn when handling heated parts.
B. The ring may also be removed by
splitting with a chisel and removed or
machined.
Installing New Wear Ring
CAUTION
Care should be used to avoid damage to the
bowl ring seat.
IMPORTANT
If this bowl assembly is to be fitted with wear
rings and was not equipped with wear rings
at the factory, contact the factory for correct
dimensions.
CAUTION
Machine work should be done by a qualified
machinist experienced in similar machining
work. If the wear rings are to be replaced
they should be replaced with genuine
Layne/Verti-Line wear rings. Install the wear
rings as follows.
CAUTION
To prevent possible serious personal injury,
approved safety glasses must be worn when
grinding.
A. To ensure proper bonding, thoroughly
clean all mating parts with solvent to
remove all grease, oil, dirt, etc.
B. Apply a bead of Loctite 290 completely
around the middle of the impeller or bowl
wear ring fit, and press the wear ring(s)
in place.
IMPORTANT
To avoid distortion and ensure proper
installation, be careful to press the wear
rings evenly and completely in place.
They should be firmly butted against the
corresponding impeller or bowl shoulder
at the bottom of the wear ring fit.
Mechanical Seals
The mechanical seal covered by these
instructions, when properly installed, will
give satisfactory performance. To ensure
the proper installation these instructions
should be read carefully.
Description
Several types of mechanical seals are used.
The most common types are the single
inside seal, single outside seal and a
cartridge type seal. Since seals supplied by
different vendors may vary slightly these
instructions are general in nature. Refer to
any specific installation instructions that may
be supplied with your pump or contact the
factory.
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