Met-Pro Fybroc series 1530, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Fybroc series 1530 horizontal pumps I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L MET PRO A Met Pro Fluid Handling Technologies Business Combining the Resources of Dean Pump Fybroc Sethco Global Pump Solutions ...

Page 2: ...Procedures 7 Typical Mechanical Seal Installations 17 Lubrication 7 Product Flush 17 Seal Flushing 7 External Flush 18 Mechanical Seals 7 Mechanical Seal Piping Flow Requirements 19 Priming 7 Single Mechanical Seal 19 Starting 7 Double Mechanical Seal 20 Operational Check List 7 Notes 21 Maintenance 7 Motor 7 Trouble Check List 8 Assembly Disassembly Procedures 9 General 9 Disassembly 9 For future...

Page 3: ...y such tests shall be borne by the buyer Are based on shop laboratory tests with cold water as outlined in the Hydraulic Institute Standards Due to the inaccuracies of field testing the results of any such tests conducted by or for the Buyer shall be interpreted as being only indicative of the actual field performance of the pump No equipment will be furnished on the basis of acceptance by results...

Page 4: ...plate Once the grout has fully hardened usually about 48 hours after pouring the foundation bolts can be fully tightened pipiNg the pump All flanged connections to the pump should be full flat face with full contact gaskets Raised face flanges or partial contact gaskets should not be used as excessive strains can be applied to the pump flanges upon tightening The pump has been designed with all ne...

Page 5: ... minimum flow disturbance should be used ball plug types These valves should be for shut off only when the pump is not running and not for throttling or controlling flow Centrifugal pumps should never be throttled on the suction side F Provisions for a suction pressure gauge should be included discharge pipiNg A Installation of a valve in the discharge line that can be used as a block for inspecti...

Page 6: ...t and that proper sized wire and switch gear are used C All pumps operate in a clockwise direction when viewed from the motor end see direction arrow on the pump motor adapter Connect electric motor to power supply and jog motor to check rotation If motor is operating in wrong direction reverse leads and recheck WarNiNg do Not start pump With liQuid iN the casiNg uNtil motor rotatioN has beeN dete...

Page 7: ...g up to speed open discharge valve to the rated flow WarNiNg do Not ruN pump With a closed discharge ValVe as the liQuid iN the pump Will rapidly iNcrease iN temperature possibly causiNg damage to pump Check flush water to mechanical seal if not lubri cated from the pump discharge operatioNal checK list A Periodically check mechanical seals for proper operation B Periodically check lubrication to ...

Page 8: ...strainer plugged if used in suction line PROBLEM Not enough pressure CHECK Speed too low Air or gases in the liquid Check impeller diameter Mechanical defects impeller clearance too great impeller damaged Wrong rotation Pressure gauge in a poor location PROBLEM Pump runs but intermittently pumps liquid CHECK Suction line leaks Stuffing box leakage of air Air pocket in suction line Insufficient NPS...

Page 9: ... casing and removed Note the number of shims removed Two jackscrews Item 19D are provided to ease disassembly 2 If the casing was removed with the pump remove the casing bolts nuts washers and shims securing the casing to the cover and frame adapter Items 1C 1D 1E 67 The rotating assembly can be pulled away from casing Note the number of shims that were removed Two jackscrews Item 19D are provided...

Page 10: ...rque to 25 ft lbs end of shaft 4 Place one 062 shim washer Item 6B in the shaft Item 6 bore Install key Item 46 into the shaft key way slot from the inside of the shaft bore Slide assembly onto motor shaft and temporarily secure with shaft screw Item 6A 5 Place six impeller adjusting shims Item 67 three on each side and the cover Item 11 on to the pump adapter Ensure that the cover is seated squar...

Page 11: ...at the seal faces are still contacting by sliding the seal rotary unit until it touches the stationary unit with a slight twisting motion Tighten the rotary unit set screws and remove the setting clips 9 Replace fan and or fan cover on motor and make appropriate piping connections to the seal assembly double seal iNstallatioN JohN craNe type 8 1t 1 Remove the mechanical seal from its packaging ins...

Page 12: ...hould be lubricated with a soapy water solution to ease installation without reducing the frictional drive of the rotary unit 5 Lubricate the rotary unit o rings with a soapy water solution Then engage the rotary assem bly over the impeller sleeve Use a slight twist ing motion as the rotary unit is slid down the impeller sleeve until it touches the stationary sealing face 6 Install the gland o rin...

Page 13: ...nical seals before adjusting impeller to prevent seal face damage C Loosen bolts holding motor to base and loosen casing bolts Item 1D Remove fan guard D Remove one shim Item 67 from each side of pump by pulling outward on the extended tabs this will decrease the impeller front clearance by 010 Slowly retighten casing bolts while turning and pushing forward on the motor shaft to be sure no binding...

Page 14: ...d Electrical connections secure and covered Turn motor shaft by hand ensure that it does not bind Jog motor Check rotation Ensure seal is properly flushed Suction valve is open Discharge valve is slightly open Ensure that pump is primed Start pump and open discharge valve to desired flow rate Check flush water flow and pressure Check for excessive vibration Check mechanical seal for no leaks after...

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Page 17: ...1530 series seal aNd stuFFiNg box arraNgemeNts PRODUCT FLUSH A portion of the pumped fluid is recirculated through the stuffing box to provide lubrication and cooling to the seal Use plastic fittings only ...

Page 18: ...18 1530 series seal aNd stuFFiNg box arraNgemeNts EXTERNAL FLUSH An external source of clean fluid is required at the stuffing box to provide lubrication and cooling Use plastic fittings only ...

Page 19: ...19 Flush pipiNg For siNgle mechaNical seal Flush FloW rate For siNgle seal ...

Page 20: ...20 Flush pipiNg For double iNside mechaNical seal Flush FloW rate For double seal ...

Page 21: ...21 Notes ...

Page 22: ...512 A q u a t i c A nimal Life Support O p e r a t i o n s AALSO MET PRO A Met Pro Fluid Handling Technologies Business Combining the Resources of Dean Pump Fybroc Sethco Global Pump Solutions 700 Emlen Way Telford PA 18969 P 215 723 8155 TOLL FREE 800 FYBROC 1 F 215 723 2197 sales fybroc com www fybroc com ...