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A Crane Co. Company

420 Third Street 

83 West Drive, Brampton

Piqua, Ohio 45356 

Ontario, Canada L6T 2J6

Phone: (937) 778-8947 

Phone: (905) 457-6223

Fax: (937) 773-7157 

Fax: (905) 457-2650

www.cranepumps.com

Limited 24 Month Warranty

Crane Pumps & Systems warrants that products of our manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship 
under normal use and service for twenty-four (24) months after manufacture date, when installed and maintained 
in accordance with our instructions.This warranty gives you speci

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 c legal rights, and there may also be other rights 

which vary from state to state. In the event the product is covered by the Federal Consumer Product Warranties Law 
(1) the duration of any implied warranties associated with the product by virtue of said law is limited to the same 
duration as stated herein, (2) this warranty is a LIMITED WARRANTY, and (3) no claims of any nature whatsoever 
shall be made against us, until the ultimate consumer, his successor, or assigns, noti

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 es us in writing of the defect, 

and delivers the product and/or defective part(s) freight prepaid to our factory or nearest authorized service station. 
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply. 

THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY 
PRODUCT SHALL BE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AT OUR ELECTION, F.O.B. POINT OF MANUFACTURE OR 
AUTHORIZED REPAIR STATION, SUCH PRODUCTS AND/OR PARTS AS PROVEN DEFECTIVE. THERE SHALL BE 
NO FURTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.

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stated otherwise, guarantees in the nature of performance speci

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 cations furnished in addition to the foregoing material 

and workmanship warranties on a product manufactured by us, if any, are subject to laboratory tests corrected for 

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 cations must be in writing and such 

writing must be signed by our authorized representative. Due to inaccuracies in 

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OR THOSE RESULTING FROM SYSTEMS 

ANALYSES AND EVALUATIONS WE CONDUCT WILL BE BASED ON OUR BEST AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE AND 
PUBLISHED INDUSTRY INFORMATION. SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY OF 
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE AND NO SUCH WARRANTY IS GIVEN.

This warranty shall not apply when damage is caused by (a) improper installation, (b) improper voltage (c) lightning 
(d) excessive sand or other abrasive material (e) scale or corrosion build-up due to excessive chemical content. Any 
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 cation of the original equipment will also void the warranty. We will not be responsible for loss, damage or labor 

cost due to interruption of service caused by defective parts. Neither will we accept charges incurred by others without 
our prior written approval.
This warranty is void if our inspection reveals the product was used in a manner inconsistent with normal industry practice 
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 c recommendations. The purchaser is responsible for communication of all necessary information 

regarding the application and use of the product. 

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

ANY OTHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRAVEL EXPENSES, 
RENTED EQUIPMENT, OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR FEES, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP EXPENSES, LOST 
PROFITS, LOST INCOME, LABOR CHARGES, DELAYS IN PRODUCTION, IDLE PRODUCTION, WHICH DAMAGES 
ARE CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND\OR WORKMANSHIP AND\OR DAMAGE OR DELAYS IN 
SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, 
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

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No rights extended under this warranty shall be assigned to any other person, whether by operation of law or otherwise, 
without our prior written approval.

Summary of Contents for Weinman B Series

Page 1: ... product changes may occur As such Crane Pumps Systems reserves the right to change product without prior written notification 420 Third Street 83 West Drive Bramton Piqua Ohio 45356 Ontario Canada L6T 2J6 Phone 937 778 8947 Phone 905 457 6223 Fax 937 773 7157 Fax 905 457 2650 www cranepumps com Form No 119980 Rev E Series B VB VBM Type VB Vertical Pump Type VBM Vertical Frame Mounted Pump Type B ...

Page 2: ...discharge openings DO NOT insert fingers in pump with power connected Always wear eye protection when working on pumps Make sure lifting handles are securely fastened each time before lifting DO NOT operate pump without safety devices in place Always replace safety devices that have been removed during service or repair Secure the pump in its operating position so it can not tip over fall or slide...

Page 3: ...e Center check your Weinman representative or Crane Pumps Systems Inc Service Department in Piqua Ohio telephone 937 778 8947 or Crane Pumps Systems Canada Inc Bramton Ontario 905 457 6223 B INSTALLATION 1 FOUNDATION The pump foundation should be sufficiently substantial to form a level rigid support for the combined weight of the pump and driver and maintain alignment of the installed unit Founda...

Page 4: ...nment when the straight edge rests evenly on the coupling rim at all positions Allowance may be necessary for temperature changes and for coupling halves that are not of the same outside diameter Care must be taken to have the straight edge parallel to the axis of the shafts Correction for Angular and Parallel Misalignment is made by adjusting the shims under the driver After each change it is nec...

Page 5: ...on arrow on the pump casing Separate the coupling halves then start motor to see that it rotates in the direction required by the pump If it does not reverse any two main leads of the 3 phase wiring to the motor The coupling halves can be reconnected and the pump primed for starting C OPERATION 1 PRIMING CAUTION Before starting the pump the casing and suction line must be filled with liquid and ai...

Page 6: ... Heat exchanger is required for higher liquid temperatures 3 Pumps with seal chamber may be pressurized with Shell Alvania EPRO 71030 grease through suitable grease fitting if liquid lubrication is not available 2 IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT An outstanding feature of this pump is the axial adjustment of the impeller to compensate for eventual wear or corrosion Correct impeller adjustment will insure optim...

Page 7: ...rox 1 8 wide cut a groove axially along the sleeve to the shoulder of the shaft Grind the groove as deep as possible without damaging the shaft 2 After the groove has been cut insert a wedge tipped cold chisel into the groove at the impeller end of the sleeve Support shaft on a V block under the sleeve Tap chisel sharply with a hammer until crack occurs along the base of the groove 3 Pry groove ap...

Page 8: ...y light oil to the inside of the seal bellow and shaft sleeve 14 and slide the rotating seat assembly 89B onto the shaft sleeve 3 Place packing box cover 11 against frame 19 Be sure register is aligned and flange is fully seated in power frame and in proper position Then attach seal gland 251 to packing box cover with belts and nuts 209 210 Tighten securely Seal may be tested for leakage by applyi...

Page 9: ...ase 57 Elbow Suction 59 Cover Handhole 69 Lockwasher Bearing 73 Gasket Casing 203 Plate Name 204 Locknut Adjusting 206 Clip Split Gland 207 Fitting Grease 208 Plug Pipe 209 Bolt Machine 210 Nut Hex 211 Screw Set 212 Screw Cap 213 Screw Cap 214 Screw Drive Nameplate 215 Screw Cap 216 Plug Pipe 217 O ring ITEM DESCRITION 218 Screw Cap 220 O ring 221 Screw Cap 223 Cover Handhole 224 Screw Cap 226 Scr...

Page 10: ...e 40 Deflector 46 Key Coupling ITEM DESCRITION 51 Retainer Grease 59 Cover Handhole 69 Lockwasher Bearing 73 Gasket Casing 195 Screw Set 203 Plate Name 204 Locknut Adjusting 206 Clip Split Gland 207 Fitting Grease 208 Plug Pipe 209 Bolt Machine 210 Nut Hex 211 Screw Set 212 Screw Cap 213 Screw Cap 214 Screw Drive Nameplate 215 Screw Cap 216 Plug Pipe 217 O ring 218 Screw Cap 236 Plug Pipe ITEM DES...

Page 11: ...tboard 51 Retainer Grease 53 Base 57 Elbow Suction 59 Cover Handhole 69 Lockwasher Bearing 73 Gasket Casing 203 Plate Name 204 Locknut Adjusting 206 Clip Split Gland 207 Fitting Grease 208 Plug Pipe 209 Bolt Machine 210 Nut Hex 211 Screw Set 213 Screw Cap 214 Screw Drive Nameplate 215 Screw Cap 216 Plug Pipe 217 O ring 218 Screw Cap 220 O ring 221 Screw Cap 223 Cover Handhole ITEM DESCRITION 224 S...

Page 12: ...formance specifications must be in writing and such writing must be signed by our authorized representative Due to inaccuracies in field testing if a conflict arises between the results of field testing conducted by or for user and laboratory tests corrected for field performance the latter shall control RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OR THOSE RESULTING FROM SYSTEMS ANALYSES AND EVALUATI...

Page 13: ...nt To Insure That Employees Will Not Be Exposed To Health Hazards In Handling Said Material All Applicable Laws And Regulations Shall Apply IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty To complete the Warranty Registration Form go to http www cranepumps com ProductRegistration If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty contact your local Crane Pumps...

Page 14: ...__ Type _________________________________ Number and size of short circuit device s ___________ Amp rating ___________________ Overload Type _____________ Size ______________ Amp rating ___________________ Do protection devices comply with pump and motor Amp rating YES___ NO___ Are all electrical and panel entry connections tight YES___ NO___ Is the interior of the panel dry YES___ NO___ Liquid le...

Page 15: ...s installed away from turbulence YES___ NO___ Is level control operating properly YES___ NO___ Is pump fully submerged during operation YES___ NO___ Follow up Corrective Action Required YES___ NO___ Additional Comments ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________...

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