To ensure the best results and service, please read and fully understand this manual prior to putting this pump into service. For any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or installation, please contact your local distributor or Ampco Pumps Company: Ampco Pumps Company 2045 W. Mill Road...
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or damage to product or property. Page 4 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
3.87 x 11.00 4" 102 For operating parameters that fall outside the standard values defined in Table 1 and Table 2, please contact the Engineering Department at Ampco Pumps Company (414-643-1852). Standard rotors operate within a temperature range of –40 F to 200 F.
WARNING: To ensure safety, protective guards must be properly installed over all external rotating parts and components. Failure to do so may result in injury. Ampco Pumps provides protective guards for complete base packages (pump and drive unit). Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 7...
Sloping the piping on the inlet side away from the pump will prevent air pockets if the pump is installed above the supply (Figure 7). Figure 6: Correct Piping (Supply Above) Figure 7: Correct Piping (Supply Below) Page 8 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
In order to prevent damage to the pump, it is recommended a relief valve be installed on the pump’s discharge side. The relief valve can either divert flow into a drain or back to the inlet side (Figure 10). Figure 10: Relief Valve Examples Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 9...
Place the straight edge along the coupling to ensure that both sides are concentric (Figure 12, Parallel Alignment). Straight Edge Angular Alignment Parallel Alignment Figure 12: Check Alignment Page 10 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
15). Flush flow rate should be 1/4 GPM (30 psi Flush In pressure). high temperature applications flush flow may be increased to Figure 15: Proper Flushing for remove excess heat. ZP3 Double Seal Page 11 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
6.0 oz 9.5 oz GRADE, NLGI Grade No. 2 180, 220, 224 11 oz 20 oz *Replacement oil and grease is available from 210, 320 17 oz 44 oz Ampco Page 12 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
Inspect the rotor hub and rotor keyway (Figure 19) for wear and replace, if necessary. Rotor and shaft wear at these locations is caused by extended operation with loose rotor nuts. Rotor Keyway Rotor Hub Figure 19: Rotor Inspection Points Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 13...
If any movement is felt the bearing may need replacing. If disassembly of the entire gear case is required, please refer to page 16 for instructions. Figure 21: Check for Bearing Movement Page 14 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
The fluid velocity (typically 5 ft/sec) and differential pressure (30 psi recommended) are critical components of a correct CIP setup. For additional support, please contact the Engineering Department at Ampco Pumps Company (414-643- 1852).
3 ZP3 Rotor 4 Rotating Seal O-ring 5 Rotating Seal 6 Stationary Seal 7 Stationary Seal O-ring 8 Wave Spring 9 Seal Sleeve Figure 25: Exploded View Single Mechanical Page 16 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
Align the slot Stationary Seal and pin O-ring Figure 28: Stationary Seal Assembly Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 17...
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Rotating Seal Align Figure 30: Inserting Rotating O-ring 5) Slide the rotors onto the shafts until they seat against the shaft shoulder (Figure 31). Shoulder Figure 31: Rotor Assembly Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 18...
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Tighten the rotor nuts in an opposing manner, as seen on Figure 34, so that the cover is evenly tightened to the body. Figure 34: Cover Assembly Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 19...
(Figure 37). Check that the seal stop pins are aligned with the notches on the outer Double Mechanical Seal stationary seal. Figure 37: Installing Stationary Seals Page 20 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
(Figure 38). Flush flow rate should be 1/4 GPM (30 psi max pressure). For high temperature applications Flush In flush flow may be increased to remove excess heat. Figure 38: Proper Flushing for ZP3 Double Seal Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 21...
Tighten the rotor nuts in an opposing manner as seen on Figure 42, so that the cover is evenly tightened to the body. Figure 42: Cover Assembly Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 23...
Slowly remove the gears from the shafts. Remove the gear keys and gear spacers from the shafts. Wedge Figure 45: Bending Tabs on Lock Figure 46: Removing Lock Washers Washers Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 25...
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(Figure 49, B). Clean the bearing retainers as they will be reused. Clean excess grease and sludge inside of the gear case before reassembling. Page 26 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
(Figure 51, Drawing 3). Bearing Spacer Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Front Bearing Check Seat With Shim Figure 51: Pressing Front Bearing onto Shaft Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 27...
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Gear Case Maintenance 2) Single ball bearings are used for the rear bearings in models ZP3 6, ZP3 15, ZP3 18, ZP3 30, and ZP3 34 and will require a light press to install. Tapered roller bearings are used for all other models and will be pressed on similar to the front bearings.
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If the clearances are correct, remove the rotors and body. .010”-.050” Bearing Retainer Bearing Figure 55: Bearing Figure 56: Important Retainer Clearance Clearances Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 29...
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To time the gears, align them so that the single punch mark falls between the two punch marks on the opposite gear (Figure 59, B). Figure 59: Installing Gears with Correct Timing Page 30 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
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Install the oil plugs and fill the gear case with the recommended amount of oil using Table 3 on page 12. Silicone Seal Placement Oil Seal (Spring faces towards gears) Figure 62: Installing Gear Casing Back Cover Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 31...
Pump may be worn out out rotors. Check pressure required. Change, if Inlet pressures too low necessary Differential pressure differences Install check valves on discharge to prevent not developing large back pressures Page 33 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
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Heat product, or change system parameters breakers are tripping) Viscous product sits in line Install a soft start on motor drive, clean lines during shutdown or change system to avoid problem Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 34...
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Water build up in Gear case Check that all gear case plugs are in place Misalignment in system (piping or Check and modify system to eliminate pump drive) alignment issues Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 35...
These upgrades are standard to Ampco positive displacement new and remanufactured pumps. Contact your local distributor or the factory (414) 643-1852 for more information. Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 36...
3) ATEX approval becomes void if non-Ampco replacement parts are used in the pump. For additional support regarding ATEX certification, please contact the Engineering Department at Ampco Pumps Company, (414) 643-1852. Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 37...
CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS OR LABOR COSTS) ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR SALE, USE OR INSTALLATION. Page 38 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
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16. PERIOD FOR ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS. Unless accepted without modification within thirty (30) days of issuance, or prior to withdrawal by Seller if earlier, all quotations automatically expire at the end of such thirty (30) day period Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 39...
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The agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, including the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted by such state, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. Page 40 Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
Credit will be issued only after parts are returned and inspected. Customer is responsible for packaging parts so they are returned in “as new” condition. Any labor required by Ampco to return the parts to “as new” condition will be deducted from the credit. Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15 Page 41...
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Glendale, WI 53209 Phone: (800) 737-8671 or (414) 643-1852 Fax: (414) 643-4452 Email: ampcocs@ampcopumps.com For additional information on the ZP3 series and other Ampco Pumps products, please visit our website: www.ampcopumps.com Ampco Pumps Company ZP3 Manual M-004 Rev A 10.15...
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