Equipment Check 1.1 Follow plant safety regulations prior to equipment disassembly: • lock out motor and valves. • wear designated personal safety equipment. • relieve any pressure in system. • consult plant MSDS files for hazardous material regulations. 1.2 Disassemble equipment to allow access to seal installation area. 1.3 Remove all burrs and sharp edges from the shaft or sleeve including sharp edges of keyways and threads.
The basic CBR design is shown in Figure 2. Variations may include rotating face gasket, seat gasket, and environmental control features. See the Flowserve assembly drawing included with each complete seal for details. Additional recommendations for vertical pumps are shown in Section 3.
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Determining the Correct Installed Operating Length Dimension Figure 3 Metric Units (Inch Units) Seal Size CBR Bellows Assembly Seal Size Installed Length (l thru 27.5 mm thru 30.0 mm thru 32.5 mm thru 34.0 mm thru 34.5 mm thru 39.5 mm 37.2 mm thru 44.7 mm...
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2.2 Scribe mark B, Figure 1, at the seal setting point shown on the assembly drawing included with the seal. (This is the seal setting dimension as measured from the face of the seal housing to the back of the bellows drive collar. The back of the bellows drive collar will be located at this point.
4.2 If the seal runs hot, check for proper seal setting, seal housing dimensions, and check the bypass or flush line for obstructions. Shut down the equipment immediately if the seal gets hot. For special problems encountered during installation, contact your nearest Flowserve Sales and Service Representative.
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This product is a precision sealing device. The design and dimension tolerances are critical to seal performance. Only parts supplied by Flowserve should be used to repair a seal. To order replacement parts, refer to the part code and B/M number. A spare backup seal should be stocked to reduce repair time.
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