Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
SUMMIT PUMP MODEL 2196 / 2196-LF / 2196-R / 2796 15
Model 2196-R Dial Indicator Technique
1. Lock out power to the pump driver.
2. Remove the coupling guard.
3. Remove coupling.
4. Place a dial indicator with a magnetic base on the pump base plate. Place the
indicator tip in contact with either the shaft end or coupling face. (See diagram on
page14.)
5. Loosen bearing housing bolts (370C) several turns.
6. Loosen jam nuts (423) on jack bolts (370D) evenly around several turns until
impeller contacts the stuffing box cover (184). Turn the shaft to ensure contact is
made.
7. Set the dial indicator to zero.
8. Loosen the jacking bolts (370D) evenly several turns and tighten the bearing
housing bolts (370C) to move the impeller away from the stuffing box cover until
the dial indicator shows a 0.060” clearance.
9. Turn in the jacking bolts (370D) and tighten the jam nuts (423) evenly.
10. Rotate the shaft to be sure it turns freely.
11. Reinstall coupling.
12. Reinstall the coupling guard.
13. Unlock power to the pump driver.