J Line Pump
Horizontal Double Suction Centrifugal Pump – API 610 Process Pump
104 V1.032818
25. Insert the radial bearing over the shaft from the coupling side.
Figure 8.24JD. Inserting the radial bearing over the shaft from the coupling side.
The bearing must be heated to 100 °C / 212 °F. The bearing must be passed 3
times over the heater to demagnetize them. This should be done for the proper
installation and function of the bearing.
If there is no way of properly heating the bearing for installation, a bearing
installation kit approved by the bearing manufacturer can be used to perform a
bearing installation at room temperature.
Figure 8.25JD. Example of a bearing installation kit approved by the bearing manufacturer.