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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Universal 3 Series ROTARY POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP FORM NO.: 95-03103 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT. REVISION: 11/2018 11/2018...
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(12) months from date of installation or eighteen (18) months from date of delivery, which- ever expires first, and (b) SPX FLOW services are warranted to Buyer to have been performed in a workman- like manner for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of performance. If the goods or services do not conform to the warranty stated above, then as Buyer’s sole remedy, SPX FLOW shall, at SPX FLOW’s option,...
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT SPX FLOW recommends users of our equipment and designs follow the latest Industrial Safety Standards. At a minimum, these should include the industrial safety requirements established by: 1.
® Safety Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Warnings 1. Read the instructions before installing the pump and starting it up. Always follow the guidelines for assem- bly in order to achieve optimum operational reliability. 2. Always check that the specifications of the motor and the motor control unit are correct, particularly in oper- ating environments where there may be a risk of explosion.
Brand Universal 3 Pump Care of Component Materials Care of Component Materials NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends the use of an FDA-approved anti-seize compound on all threaded connections. WARNING Failure to comply with the Care of Component Materials could lead to bodily injury.
The following labels are installed on your equipment. If these labels are removed or become unreadable, contact SPX FLOW customer service at 1-800-252-5200 or 262-728-1900, and refer to the part numbers below for replacement labels. See also items 65 and 66 in the parts list section starting on page 102.
Any use exceeding the margins and specifications set forth is considered to be not intended. SPX FLOW is not liable for any damage resulting from such activities. The user bears the full risk. WARNING...
VHP (viscous horsepower) is slightly lower when using "316SS" clearance rotors. NOTE: Consult SPX FLOW Technical Services for applications near 300°F (149°C) or above 200°F (93°C) with 316SS rotors. For clearance data, see Table 18, “Rotor Clearances,” on page 91.
To maintain peak pump performance, the SPX FLOW Pumps for Life Program™ offers customers who have maintained their pump with SPX FLOW genuine parts, to exchange an old Univer- sal 3 pump for a brand new pump purchased at a remanufactured pump price discount.
® Introduction Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Qualification Guidelines Definitions for Operating Staff Operator A person who is capable of handling the installation, interior, operation, warnings, cleaning, repair or transportation of the machine. Trained person A person who is instructed in the tasks given and the possible dangerous situation that may occur.
SPX FLOW cannot give lifting instructions here for all configurations. Contact SPX FLOW or an authorized lift- CAUTION To lift the gear case assembly on pumps larger than 018-U3, ing expert if questions arise.
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SPX FLOW Engineering for the pump, base, and motor ordered. Do not modify the guard Figure 7 - Permanent Installation on provided by SPX FLOW. If the guard provided by SPX FLOW is Foundation lost, contact SPX FLOW Customer Service and provide your order number or PO number of the pump to order a correctly- sized replacement guard.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Installation Install Connections and Piping CAUTION These pumps are positive displacement design and will be severely damaged if operated with closed valves in discharge or inlet lines. The pump warranty is not valid for damages caused by a hydraulic overload from operation or start-up with a closed valve in the system.
® Installation Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Install Check Valves Inlet Side on Lift Applications Use check valves to keep the inlet line full, particularly with low- viscosity fluids (Figure 12). A. Inlet Check Valve B. Foot Check Valve Figure 12 - Inlet Check Valve Discharge Side For systems with liquid under a vacuum, install a check valve on...
Install Relief Valves Install relief valves to protect the pump and piping system against excessive pressure. SPX FLOW recommends installing an exter- nal relief valve designed to bypass fluid from the pump outlet to the inlet side of the system (See Figure 16, Figure 17, and Figure O U T 18).
CIP supply pump with an installed bypass may be used. To determine the appropriate bypass NOTE: Depending on pump model, pipe arrangement, contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering. size, fluid properties, and rotor clearance, some configurations will not •...
Condensate CAUTION Flush In Check for buildup or restrictions (kinking) in the flush lines or fittings at regular intervals. SPX FLOW recommends using clear Figure 20 - Flush Piping - Liquid, (transparent) flush lines for easier observation. Steam Condensate Two 1/8-inch female pipe thread (NPT) flush connections are located in the seal housing pieces.
Periodic re-checking is advisable during the pump service life. • SPX FLOW recommends using a flexible coupling to connect the drive to the pump. Several different types are available, including couplings with slip or overload provisions. SPX ®...
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Installation Check Belt and Chain Drive Alignment Use a straight edge to visually check the belt or chain alignment. Keep the shaft distance to a minimum (Figure 28, item A). After the piping is complete and before the belts are installed, manually turn the pump shaft to ensure it turns freely.
® Operation Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Operation Important Safety Information DANGER WARNING The pump contains internal moving Handle the pump components carefully because edges may be parts. DO NOT put hands or fingers into sharp. Wear gloves while installing and servicing the pump to the pump body ports or drive area at any help avoid injuries from these hazards.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Operation Starting the Pump WARNING Keep a safe distance (1.6 ft/.5 m) away from the pump during startup. CAUTION The motor must be installed by qualified personnel, e.g., a licensed electrician. WARNING In order to avoid temperature shock after the introduction of hot or cold product, stop the pump before filling the pumphead with product.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance DANGER Important Safety The pump contains internal moving parts. DO NOT put hands or Information fingers into the pump body ports or drive area at any time during operation. To avoid serious injury, DO NOT install, clean, service, or repair the pump unless all power is off and locked out and the pump is de-pressurized.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Lubrication Drive Lubrication Refer to the manufacturer’s manual shipped with the drive for proper drive lubrication and frequency. Gears Gears are factory-lubricated with gear oil at the quantity shown in Table 3 on page 29. Change the oil every 750 hours. NOTE: Aggressive washdown or extreme running conditions may require more frequent lubrication intervals.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Inspections DANGER The pump contains internal moving parts. DO NOT put hands or fingers into the pump body ports or drive area at any time during operation. To avoid serious injury, DO NOT install, clean, service, or repair the pump unless all power is off and locked out and the pump is de-pressurized.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Inspection of Gears and Bearings Gear backlash With the fluid head and seals removed, feel for gear backlash by rotating either shaft by hand. The other shaft must engage imme- diately. Perform this check three times at 60-degree intervals. If play (backlash) is evident, remove the gear case cover, check the gear teeth for wear, and ensure that the gear is not loose on the PD100-639...
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Inspection Chart Frequency Check for Possible Causes Possible Solutions At least Low oil level, oil Oil leak from gear case cover oil Replace oil seals (items 12 & 13 in the weekly contamination, seal or gear case rear oil seal...
NOTE: Always replace the rotor nut O-rings and product-side seal O-rings when reassembling the pump. If the area behind these seals becomes soiled, contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering for a specific cleaning and sanitizing procedure validated to remove bacteria. If a chlorine solution (200 ppm available chlorine) is used, it should leave no residual deposits which would remain in the pump.
Fluid Head Disassembly - Cover and Rotors DANGER NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends The pump contains internal moving parts. DO NOT put hands or replacing elastomers every time the fingers into the pump body ports or drive area at any time during pump is serviced.
NOTE: When working on a rotor, always block the rotor against the body, not against the other rotor. See Figure 38. NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends using the Non-Marring Socket Tool for Rotor Nuts to protect the rotor nut. See Table 5 and page 131.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Single and Double Remove Product-Side Rotary and Stationary Seal Mechanical Seal 1. Remove the rotary seal from the rotor. Figure 41 - Remove rotary seal 2. Remove the rotary seal O-ring from the rotor. Figure 42 - Remove seal O-ring 3.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 4. Remove the stationary seal O-ring from the stationary seal. NOTE: The O-ring usually comes off with the seal in step 3. The product-side seals and O-rings in a U3 mechanical seal can be replaced without removing the pump body. To replace or service these components only, skip to “Install Product-Side Rotary and Stationary Seal”...
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Single Mechanical Seal Remove Seal Components NOTE: For double mechanical seal, see page 45. 1. Remove the seal housing bolts. Figure 47 - Remove seal housing bolts 2. Remove the seal housing. Figure 48 shows the design for 130-U3 and smaller sizes.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 4. Remove the wave spring (040-U3 pictured). Figure 50 - Remove wave spring 5. Remove the drive ring (040-U3 pictured). Figure 51 - Remove drive ring 6. 130-U3 and smaller pumps only: Remove the shaft ring. (180-U3 and larger sizes do not have a shaft ring.) NOTE: To assemble a single mechanical seal for 130-U3 and smaller pumps, continue.
Brand Universal 3 Pump 130-U3 and smaller pumps: Install Seal Components (single mechanical seal) NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends NOTE: For single mechanical seal on 180-U3 and larger pumps, replacing elastomers every time the see page 43. For double mechanical seal, see page 45.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 4. Install the drive ring with the tab protrusions facing the pump body. NOTE: The side of the drive ring tab that protrudes, faces the body; the flat side of the tab faces up. (The flat side of the tab is facing the camera in Figure 56 and Figure 57.) Figure 56 - Install drive ring 5.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 8. Install the seal housing. as shown in Figure 60. NOTE: Note the alignment of the drive ring tabs and shaft ring. Figure 60 - Install seal housing 9. Lubricate the threads of the seal housing bolts with food grade anti-seize.
Maintenance 180-U3 and larger pumps: Install Seal Components (single mechanical seal) NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends NOTE: For single mechanical seal on 130-U3 and smaller replacing elastomers every time the pumps, see page 40. For double mechanical seal, see page 57.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 5. Install the seal housing as shown in Figure 66. Align the notches in the seal housing with the tabs on the drive ring (installed in step 3 on page 43). Make sure the flat side of the seal housing is positioned between the bores (shown installed in Figure 68).
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Double Mechanical Seal Remove Flush-Side Seal Components NOTE: For single mechanical seal, see page 38. For O-ring seals, see page 69. 1. Remove the flush-side rotary seal from each shaft. Use caution not to damage the seals during removal. Figure 69 - Remove flush-side rotary seal 2.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 4. Remove the adjusting ring O-ring from the shaft groove on each shaft. NOTE: Before installing the new O-rings, inspect the shaft O- ring groove(s) for damage, and repair or replace the shafts if required.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 9. Remove the stationary seal O-ring (040-U3 pictured). Figure 76 - Seal O-ring location 10. Remove the 4 seal housing bolts (040-U3 pictured). Figure 77 - Seal housing bolts 11. Remove the seal housing (040-U3 pictured). The arrow in Figure 78 shows the seal housing O-ring location on pump sizes 130-U3 and smaller.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 13. (180-U3 pumps and larger) Remove the seal housing O-ring from the seal housing. NOTE: On the 180-U3 pumps and larger, the seal housing O- ring is installed on the seal housing. Figure 80 - Remove seal housing O- ring 14.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 130-U3 and smaller pumps: Install Seal Components (double mechanical seal) NOTE: For double mechanical seal on 180-U3 and larger pumps, see page 57. For single mechanical seal, see page 40. 1. Lay out the required parts for each seal (Figure 83 shows parts for one seal, on a 040-U3 size pump).
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 4. Install the drive ring as shown in Figure 86. The side of the drive ring tab that protrudes, faces the body; the flat side of the tab faces up. (The flat side of the tab is facing the camera in Figure 86 and Figure 87.) 5.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 9. Install the seal housing. Figure 90 - Install seal housing 10. Install the 4 seal housing bolts. Torque the bolts to the specified torque value: Table 9: Seal Housing Bolt Torque U3 Model Seal Housing Bolt Torque 006, 015, 018...
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 12. Install the lubricated stationary seal O-ring as shown in Figure 93. Figure 93 - Install seal O-ring 13. The stationary seal O-ring is located between the seal housing and the drive ring. Figure 94 - Seal O-ring location 14.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 16. Install the flush-side stationary seal, making sure to line up the notches on the seal to the seal housing pins. Figure 97 - Install flush-side stationary seal 17. Figure 98 shows the flush-side stationary seal installed. Note the notches (white arrow) lined up with the seal housing pins (black arrow).
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 20. Figure 100 shows both seals installed. Figure 100 - Seals installed 21. Confirm that each seal moves easily in and out by applying finger pressure to the seal. If the seal does not move, reassemble the seal and re-confirm.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 23. Figure 103 shows the O-ring installed in the shaft groove. Figure 103 - O-ring installed 24. Install the adjusting ring onto each pump shaft. Make sure to align the flats on the adjusting ring to the flats on the drive shafts.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 27. Figure 107 shows the rotary seal O-ring installed on the shaft. Figure 107 - O-ring installed 28. Install the flush-side rotary seal onto the shaft, aligning the tab with the notch on the seal. Figure 108 - Install flush-side rotary seal 29.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 180-U3 and larger pumps: Install Seal Components (double mechanical seal) NOTE: For 130-U3 and smaller pumps, see page 49. For single mechanical seal, see page 43. 1. Lay out the required parts for each seal. CAUTION To lift the body of a 130, 180, 210, 220, or 320-U3, use a lifting strap threaded through the ports on either side of the body.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 6. Install the seal housing. Align the drive ring tabs with the notches in the seal housing. Figure 113 - Seal housing O-ring installed 7. Figure 114 shows the 180-U3 seal housing in place. Note the orientation of the flat (arrow), facing the center of the pump body.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 9. Install the lubricated stationary seal O-ring as shown in Figure 116. Figure 116 - Install seal O-ring 10. The stationary seal O-ring is located between the seal housing and the drive ring. Figure 117 - Seal O-ring location 11.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 12. Install the flush-side stationary seal, making sure to line up the notches on the seal (white arrow) to the seal housing pins (black arrow). Figure 119 - Install flush-side stationary seal 13.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 16. Install the lubricated adjusting ring O-ring onto the shaft groove. Figure 122 - Install O-ring 17. Figure 123 shows the O-ring installed in the shaft groove. Figure 123 - O-ring installed 18.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 20. Install the rotary seal O-ring on each shaft. Figure 126 - Install O-ring 21. Figure 127 shows the rotary seal O-ring installed on the shaft. Figure 127 - O-ring installed 22. Install the flush-side rotary seal onto the shaft, aligning the tab with the notch on the seal.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Single and Double Mechanical Seal Install Pump Body CAUTION Make sure the pump is securely bolted or clamped down prior to performing any maintenance work. The pump center of gravity changes as parts are added or removed, and could result in tipping of an unsecured pump.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Install Product-Side Rotary and Stationary Seal NOTE: Applies to both single and double mechanical seal. 1. Install the lubricated stationary seal O-ring onto the stationary seal. Figure 133 - Install seal O-ring 2.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 5. Figure 137 shows the stationary seal installed. Figure 137 - Stationary seal installed 6. Install the lubricated rotary seal O-ring into the rotor. Figure 138 - Install seal O-ring 7. Figure 139 shows the O-ring installed. Figure 139 - Seal O-ring installed 11/2018 95-03103...
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 8. Install the rotary seal into the rotor. Align the notches in the seal to the drive pins on the rotor. Figure 140 - Install rotary seal 9. After installing the rotary seal, it should fit solidly in the rotor as shown in Figure 141.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance O-ring Seal Remove Product-Side Seal Components NOTE: Removing the rotor normally does not remove the sleeve; the sleeve must be removed separately. Figure 144 shows the sleeve remaining after the rotor has been removed. Figure 144 - Sleeve remaining after rotor removal 1.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 2. The O-ring fits into a groove on the seal housing. With the hook on the tool facing down (facing the groove), slide the tool between the O-ring and the groove to dislodge the O- ring.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Remove Flush-Side Seal Components 1. Using an Allen wrench, remove the bolts. Figure 152 - Remove bolts 2. Remove the seal housing. Figure 153 - Remove seal housing 3. Remove the seal housing O-ring and discard it. Figure 154 - Remove O-ring 4.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 5. Remove the seal seat from the shaft. Figure 156 - Remove seal seat 6. Remove the sleeve back O-ring from the groove on the shaft and discard it. Figure 157 - Remove O-ring Install Body Seal Components 1.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 2. Line up the bolt holes of the O-ring seal housing with the holes on the body. Figure 159 - Line up bolt holes 3. For a double O-ring seal, position the housing so that the flush holes are located toward the outer edge of the body, not toward the middle.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Install O-ring Seal 1. Lubricate the sleeve back O-ring and install it in the groove on the shaft. Figure 163 - Lubricate and install O- ring 2. Figure 164 shows the O-ring installed on the shaft. Figure 164 - O-ring installed 3.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 5. Install the wave spring on the shaft. Figure 167 - Install wave spring Install Pump Body CAUTION Make sure the pump is securely bolted or clamped down prior to performing any maintenance work. The pump center of gravity changes as parts are added or removed, and could result in tipping of an unsecured pump.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 3. Install the body retaining screws. Lubricate the thread with food-grade anti-seize. Lightly hand-tighten the screws, so the pump body is securely seated against the gear case. Figure 170 - Install body retaining screws Install Seal O-ring NOTE: Do not lubricate the seal O-ring.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 2. Figure 173 shows the sleeve front O-ring installed. Figure 173 - Sleeve front O-ring installed 3. Line up the notch (white arrow) in the O-ring seal sleeve with the pin (black arrow) on the rotor. Figure 174 - Line up notch and pin 4.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 6. Lubricate the outer surface of the seal sleeve. 7. Continue to install the rotors. NOTE: Mechanical seals are shown in the “Install Rotors” section, but the instructions apply to the O-ring seal as well. Figure 177 - Lubricate seal sleeve Fluid Head Assembly - Install Rotors...
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 3. Push the rotor onto the shaft. NOTE: When you push on the rotor, you should feel pressure from the seal spring. (With the O-ring seal, you should feel a little pressure from the spring, but not as much as from the mechanical seal.) NOTE: Mechanical seal shown.
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NOTE: When working on a rotor, always block the rotor against the body, not against the other rotor. See Figure 185. NOTE: SPX FLOW recommends using the Non-Marring Socket Tool for Rotor Nuts (see below) to protect the rotor nut when torquing.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 6. Torque the rotor nuts to the specified torque (see Table 14). Table 14: Rotor Nut Torque Remove the rotor blocking tool after torquing. U3 Model Rotor Nut Torque CAUTION Use a torque wrench to tighten the rotor nuts to the proper torque. 006, 015, 018 50 ft-lb (68 N·m) Failure to tighten the nuts properly could result in the nuts...
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 2. Figure 188 shows the cover gasket installed. Apply an anti- seize compound compatible with the product to the threads of the body studs. Figure 188 - Cover gasket installed 3. Align the pump body studs with the cover holes and install the cover on the pump body.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 5. Figure 191 shows the cover installed. CAUTION If a double seal arrangement is used, the seals must be provided with a clean, compatible barrier fluid. Make certain that the flush ports in the pump body are clean and clear. WARNING Do not start a pump with seal flush unless the seal flush is installed and turned on.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Gear Case DANGER The pump contains internal moving parts. DO NOT put hands or fingers into the pump body ports or drive area at any time during operation. To avoid serious injury, DO NOT install, clean, service, or repair the pump unless all power is off and locked out and the pump is de-pressurized.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 2. Prevent the shafts from turning by placing a wedge or soft dowel between the gears (Figure 194, item A). Use a gear nut driver tool (see below) to remove the gear locknut. The gears will be removed later.
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® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump CAUTION To lift the gear case assembly on pumps larger than 018-U3, attach lifting straps/chains to the two eye bolts on the top of the gear case. 5. Place the gear case on an arbor press with the liquid end facing down.
“off-the-shelf” bearings can be many times larger than required. Although they are considered in-spec in the bearing industry, they can cause internal damage within an SPX FLOW PD Pump. SPX FLOW’s proprietary bearing “MATCHING” process starts with top quality bearing assemblies, then sorts, measures, pairs,...
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 7. Place the upper cup (Figure 204, item E) on top of the outer spacer. 8. Lubricate the front bearing area of the shaft with anti-seize, and slip the bearing over the shaft with the roller radius facing up (Figure 204, item F).
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance Shimming CAUTION Gear case Make sure the pump is securely bolted or clamped down prior to front face performing any maintenance work. The pump center of gravity changes as parts are added or removed, and could result in tipping of an unsecured pump.
14. If the rotor to body clearance is not met or is uneven, contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering for proper adjustment procedures. 15. After obtaining proper clearance, remove the rotor nuts, rotors, body, and bearing retainers.
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Maintenance 16. Grease the front and rear bearing through the grease fittings until grease is visible around the bearing assemblies. The amount of grease required is listed in “Grease Quantity (per Bearing)” on page 29. Rotate the shafts while greasing to disperse the grease.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 6. Tighten the gear locknuts to the specified torque, using a gear nut driver tool. Table 17: Torque Values and Gear Nut Driver Tool Model U3 Pumps Gear Nut Torque Tool Part Number 006, 015, 018 109281+ 120 ft-lb(163 N·m)
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Low Viscosity Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 180°F (82°C); Standard Clearance Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 300°F (149°C). Contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering if alternate rotors are needed. NOTE: The assembly clearances stated in Table 18 are for reference only. Actual pump clearances may vary based on pump performance testing.
® Maintenance Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Install Gear Case Cover 1. Lubricate the inside diameter of a new oil seal. 2. Press the new oil seal (Figure 219, item 12) into the gear case cover (item 4) flush with the outside face, with the spring facing in.
® Troubleshooting Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION No flow, pump rotors are Drive motor not running. Check resets, fuses, circuit breakers. not turning Keys sheared or missing. Replace. Drive belts, power transmission Replace or adjust. components slipping or broken.
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Insufficient flow Speed too low or too high to Check flow-speed curve (available from obtain desired flow. SPX FLOW website) and adjust as necessary. Air leak due to bad seals, pipe Replace seals, check inlet fittings. connections, or other equipment.
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® Troubleshooting Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Noisy operation Cavitation High fluid viscosity. Slow down pump, reduce temperature, High vapor pressure fluid. change system setup. High temperature. Net Inlet Pressure Available Increase NIPA - Net Inlet Pressure less than Net Inlet Pressure Available or reduce NIPR - Net Inlet Required.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Pump requires excessive Fluid sets in line and pump Insulate lines or heat trace lines. power (overheats, stalls, during shutdown. Install a “soft start” drive. high current draw, breakers trip) Install a recirculating bypass system.
Guards are provided as part of a complete pump and drive package and are selected by SPX FLOW Engineering for the pump, base, and motor ordered. Do not modify the guard provided by SPX FLOW. If the guard provided by SPX FLOW is lost, contact SPX FLOW Customer Service and provide your order number or PO number of the pump to order a correctly-sized replacement guard.
® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 006, 015, 018-U3 Parts Notes for page 103: * Recommended spare parts Contact customer service with Serial Number of pump for Part Number. Standard clearances and finishes for rotor part numbers shown. Contact customer service for optional clearances and finishes.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 006, 015, 018-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Pump Body See Note 1 006-U3 Pump Cover 138283+ 015-U3 Pump Cover 138242+ 018-U3 Pump Cover 138284+ Gear Case, SS, Model 006, 015, 018 138116+ Gear Case Cover, SS 102280+...
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® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 006, 015, 018-U3 Parts Page 104 95-03103 11/2018...
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 006, 015, 018-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Shim Kit 117889+ Spacer, Gear to Rear Bearing 015055000+ Bearing Spacer 101814+ Bearing Retainer, Front 120332+ 1/4-20 x 3/4" HHCS, Gear Case Cover 30-58 1/4-20 x 3/4"...
® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 045, 060, 130-U3 Parts 31 30 Notes for page 111: * Recommended spare parts Contact customer service with Serial Number of pump for Part Number. Standard clearances and finishes for rotor part numbers shown. Contact customer service for optional clearances and finishes.
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 045, 060, 130-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Pump Body See Note 1 045-U3 Pump Cover 138049+ 060-U3 Pump Cover 138048+ 130-U3 Pump Cover 138031+ Gear Case, SS, Model 045, 060, 130 138131+ Gear Case Cover, SS 102282+...
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® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 045, 060, 130-U3 Parts 31 30 Page 112 95-03103 11/2018...
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 045, 060, 130-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Shim Kit 117891+ Spacer, Gear to Rear Bearing 107187+ Bearing Spacer 060055003+ Retainer, Grease STD091000 Bearing Retainer, Front 121828+ 3/8-16 x 3/4"...
® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump 180, 220-U3 Parts Page 114 95-03103 11/2018...
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 180, 220-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Pump Body See Note 1 180-U3 Pump Cover 138189+ 220-U3 Pump Cover 138190+ Gear Case, SS, Model 180, 220 138143+ Gear Case Cover, SS 102283+ Gear, Drive Shaft, Spur...
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List 180, 220-U3 Parts QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NOTES PUMP Shim Kit 117892+ Spacer, Gear to Rear Bearing 40878+ Bearing Spacer 40752+ Bearing Retainer, Front 121829+ 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" HHCS, SS Gear Case Cover 30-60 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"...
® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Universal 3 Standard Seals Double Mechanical Seal 158B^ 157 158A^ 160A Single Mechanical Seal 169B^ 168 169A^ PD100-659 Figure 221 - Mechanical Seals, U3 pumps 130-U3 and smaller Double Mechanical Seal 158B^ 162 158A^ 160A...
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® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List Universal 3 Standard Seals Notes: * Recommended spare part Does not apply to U3 pumps 180-U3 and lar Wave Spring Kit (indicated with ^ on page 122) contains 1 wave spring and 1 drive ring. Seal Description Key: DM Double Mechanical;...
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® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Universal 3 Specialty Seals Single O-ring Seal (220-320-U3) PD100-666 Double O-ring Seal (220-320-U3) Figure 223 - O-Ring Seals Page 124 95-03103 11/2018...
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List Universal 3 Specialty Seals QTY. PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 006, 015, 030, 040- 045, 060, 180, 220- 210, 320- NOTES PUMP 018-U3 130-U3 O-ring Seal EPDM E70031 E70150 E70024 O-Ring, Sleeve Back V70031 V70150 V70024...
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® Parts List Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Universal 3 Standard Seal Cross-Section Items in bold below are contained in the seal kits listed on the following pages. For individual item part numbers, see page 123. O-Ring, Adjusting Ring Adjusting Ring O-Ring, Flush Rotary Seal"...
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Parts List Special Tools for U3 Pumps Non-Marring Socket Tool for Rotor Nuts O-ring Removal Tools U3 Model Part Number Description Part Number 006, 015, 018 140074+ Standard O-ring removal tool AD0096001 030, 040 139795+ U3 Double O-Ring Seal 045, 060, 130...
® Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand Universal 3 Pump Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Long-term storage (greater than six months) of Waukesha Cherry-Burrell brand pumps: Before Storage 1. Lubricate all bearings and seals, including: • Rubber o-rings and mechanical seal faces (new pump bearings installed from the factory are already lubricated).
(0.30 - 0.36) Low Viscosity Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 180°F (82°C); Standard Clearance Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 300°F (149°C). Contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering if alternate rotors are needed. NOTE: The assembly clearances stated above are for reference only. Actual pump clearances may vary based on pump performance testing.
(0.30 - 0.36) Low Viscosity Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 180°F (82°C); Standard Clearance Rotors: -40°F (-40°C) to 300°F (149°C). Contact SPX FLOW Application Engineering if alternate rotors are needed. NOTE: The assembly clearances stated above are for reference only. Actual pump clearances may vary based on pump performance testing.
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