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End suction pumps, 

Close coupled series PE-B and PE-C; 

Frame mounted series PB-B and PB-C 

Instructions 

 

 

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Installation

 

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Operation

 

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Maintenance

 

 
 
 

 
Read this entire book 

before attempting to install, operate or repair this 
pump.  Properly installed, your Peerless pump will 
give you satisfactory, dependable service.  We urge 
that you carefully read these step-by-step instruct-
tions to simplify any problems of installation, 
operation or repair. 
 
Failure to read and comply with installation and 
operating instructions will void the responsibility    
 
 
 
 

 

 
New equipment manufactured by Seller is warranted 
to be free from defects in material and workmanship 
under normal use and service for a period of one 
year from date of shipment;  Seller’s obligation 
under this warranty being limited to repairing or 
replacing at its option any part found to its 
satisfaction to be so defective provided that such 
part is, upon request, returned to Seller’s factory 
from which it was shipped, transportation prepaid.  
This warranty does not cover parts damaged by 
decomposition from chemical action or wear caused 
by abrasive materials, not does it cover damage 
resulting from misuse, accident, neglect, or from 
improper operation, maintenance, installation, 
modification or adjustment.  This warranty does not 
cover parts repaired outside the Seller’s factory 
without prior written approval.  Seller makes no 
warranty as to starting equipment, electrical 
apparatus or other material not of its manufacture, 
since the same are usually covered by warranties of 
the respective manufacturers thereof. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                        

Peerless Pump Company 

                        Indianapolis IN, 46207-7026 

of the manufacturer and may also result in bodily 
injury as well as property damage. 
 
This book is intended to be a permanent part of your 
installation and should be preserved in a convenient 
location for ready reference.  If these instructions 
should become soiled, obtain a new copy from 
Peerless.  Include pump model and/or serial number 
with your request.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

WARRANTY

In the event, notwithstanding the terms of this 
agreement, it is determined by a court of competent 
jurisdiction that an express warranty has been given 
by Seller to Purchaser with respect to the head, 
capacity or other like performance characteristics of 
said equipment, Seller’s liability for breach of the 
same shall be limited to accepting return of such 
equipment F.O.B. plant of manufacture, refunding 
any amount paid theron by Purchaser (less 
depreciation at the rate of 15% per year if Purchaser 
has used the equipment for more than thirty (30) 
days) and canceling any balance still owing on the 
equipment. 
 
 

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF 
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR 
IMPLIED, AND SELLER SPECIFICALLY 
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 

  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

2891096 

Rev. 8/85 

Summary of Contents for PE-B Series

Page 1: ...utside the Seller s factory without prior written approval Seller makes no warranty as to starting equipment electrical apparatus or other material not of its manufacture since the same are usually covered by warranties of the respective manufacturers thereof Peerless Pump Company Indianapolis IN 46207 7026 of the manufacturer and may also result in bodily injury as well as property damage This bo...

Page 2: ...tive support under it to stop its fall in event of sling or hoist failure Disregard of this warning could result in grave personal injury 2891096 Before opening the conduit box or an electric motor be certain that the current to the motor is shut off An electrical shock from contact with live motor leads can be fatal Before attempting repairs to pump open the discon nect switch to electric motor T...

Page 3: ...asing ring bronze 26 set screw stainless steel 40 deflector rubber 53 base steel 71 adapter cast iron 73 o ring seal 65 80 mechanical seal 2891096 filled If debris is apt to be present a combination foot valve strainer should be used When the suction is under pressure or the level of the water is above the pump a valve and union should be installed in both the suction and discharge pipes to permit...

Page 4: ...ks and seal faces for scratches Worn parts should be replaced but emergency repairs may be made of the seal faces by smoothing these on No 500 grit Carborundum paper placed on plate glass to provide a flat surface See DISASSEMBLY as required for this operation also 2891096 PRIMING AND STARTING When the pump is located above the level of the liquid the pump must be primed by filling the case and su...

Page 5: ...g 2 impeller 6 shaft 7 casing ring 16 bearing inboard 16A bearing retaining ring 18 bearing outboard 19 Frame 26 impeller lock screw 40 deflector 46 coupling key 65 80 mechanical seal 71 adapter 73 o ring seal 131 coupling guard screw if one was provided Install O ring 73 into groove in case 1 and install onto adapter Install screws and tighten uniformly to 10 ft lbs PB B and PB C If bearings 16 1...

Page 6: ... Check for low voltage 3 The required discharge pressure may be higher than anticipated 4 Suction pressure may be lower than anticipated 5 The impeller may be clogged or damaged 6 Wrong rotation Check direction of shaft rotation with arrow on the pump casing 7 The suction or discharge lines may be clogged or valves in lines may not be fully open IF PUMP LOSES PRIME 1 The suction line may be leakin...

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