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- Page 1 Section 140 • 180 Page 500 Dated October 2011 97-4670-01-588 140 • 180 SERIES Pump Manual HORIZONTAL FLEXIBLE COUPLED...
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Page 2: General Instructions
Section 140 • 180 Page 501 Dated October 2011 140 • 180 SERIES 1.General Instructions HORIZONTAL FLEXIBLE COUPLED should be added to the internal pump original specifications. Also, typical PUMPS cavities. Fluids used in the pump should material selection charts do not consider be selected for compatibility with pump all the temperature, pressure, and fluid A. -
Page 3: Installation
Section 140 • 180 Page 502 Dated October 2011 Never start the pump with the discharge than is available at a given capacity, the remove the drain plugs, then drain the valve closed. pressure at the inlet will fall below the inlet and outlet lines. - Page 4 Section 140 • 180 Page 503 Dated October 2011 clearance around the unit for free 1/4" Baseplate air circulation. If a dry location is Finished Grouting not available, the pump can be 3/4" to 1 1/2" mounted on a foundation, above Allowance for Grout the floor.
- Page 5 Section 140 • 180 Page 504 Dated October 2011 Determine the maximum (B) and After all leveling and alignment 2E2 Piping Support minimum (C) dimensions. operations have been completed, piping can begin. After the piping Never allow the pump to support If the difference between the has been completed, refer to 2E1, piping.
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Page 6: Operation
Section 140 • 180 Page 505 Dated October 2011 140 • 180 SERIES 3.Operation FLEXIBLE COUPLED PUMPS 3B Foreign Material the large close-fitting surface area All regenerative turbine pumps have inside regenerative turbine pumps, A. Rotation close running clearances in order it takes only microscopic residue to B. - Page 7 Section 140 • 180 Page 506 Dated October 2011 Drive End 12 or 13 Figure 4-11 Part Part Name Description Name Description Cover Inlet & Discharge 13 Seal Rotating Element Balanced (outlet end- 143/183 & 144/184 series) Seal Cup Drive Collar Spirolox Bearing Arm Interstage Bushing...
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Page 8: Tools And Equipment
Section 140 • 180 Page 507 Dated October 2011 3H Stopping approximately fifteen minutes of and to be in low power mode, in operation. It is best to stop the pump with the anticipation of restarting. least discharge head possible both for minimizing strain on components 140 •... -
Page 9: Inspection Of Components
Section 140 • 180 Page 508 Dated October 2011 care to prevent damage. Should since the bearing (#24) is held in seals. Almost unnoticeable particles prying be necessary, it should be the bearing arm by means of a between seal faces can be, and often done evenly and with great care. - Page 10 Section 140 • 180 Page 509 Dated October 2011 Figure 4-9 Figure 4-6 toward the impeller.(refer to figure ring (#9), and an impeller (#11) 4-9) The small discharge opening Figure 4-3 between them. should be in the “seven o’clock” position. (#1).
- Page 11 Section 140 • 180 Page 510 Dated October 2011 Figure 4-12 20. Install "O" ring or cup elastomer Figure 4-14 on the seal seat,(#12.5) lubricate 24. Press a flinger (#21) onto the the elastomer and carefully press shaft until it is against the seal the seat into the seal cups.(#2) cup.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Section 140 • 180 Page 511 Dated October 2011 are evident, back off evenly until Back off slightly until the pump bearing arms when adjustments the pump runs smoothly again. runs smoothly. Use the two jam are complete. Lock the bearing arm in place by nuts (#20.5) to lock this bearing turning the two jam nuts (#20.5) arm in position as was done in... - Page 13 Section 140 • 180 Page 512 Dated October 2011 Air or vapor in liquid — Install Specific gravity or viscosity too a period of a few weeks the a separator in the suction line. high — Check fluid involved. noise level will diminish and Check the seal on the inlet end A different motor may be will be noticeably quieter as it...
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Page 14: Parts And Repair Services
Section 140 • 180 Page 513 Dated October 2011 elements sometimes stick in the follow reassembly instructions a pitted surface underneath wrong position if left partially for seals. Seals on flex-coupled its elastomer portion during assembled for some time. Make units can be damaged by normal use. -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
If, within the Warranty Period, a Purchaser believes that a Product has failed to meet its Operational Specifications, the Purchaser must request a Return Goods Authorization (“RGA”) in the manner specified at http://www.mthpumps.com, and supply any additional information MTH might reasonably request. If the Product was purchased through a distributor or any entity other than MTH, the RGA request must be made through that entity. - Page 16 Section 140 • 180 Page 515 Dated October 2011 97-4670-01-588...
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