INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL i. WARRANTY Pumping units assembled by Summit Pump, Inc., Green Bay, WI are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of shipment from factory in Green Bay, WI. The...
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
This installation, operation, and maintenance manual is designed to help you achieve the best performance and longest life from your Summit Pump. This pump is a positive displacement internal gear type. The pump’s drive shaft turns a ring gear (rotor), with internal teeth, which rotates the external gear (idler).
Negligent acts may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Feeding very hot or very cold fluid into the pump at room temperature may result in fracture of pump wet end. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
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NOTICE Check all end clearances, drive to shaft alignments, fastener torques, equipment lubrication, gaskets and seals for leaks and all equipment is fastened into place before operation. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
As where “sections” are stated in section 4, NOMENCLATURE, refer to Page 6 for clarification. Summit internal gear pumps are essentially identified by Model Size (sections 1 & 2, i.e. VV40LL). The remaining format consists of the Seal Type & Material (section 3, i.e. “PK”), Materials of Construction (sections 4 &...
(“X”, Section 9) Section 9 may or may not be present. Usually, there will be no “X” following the pump identification. If there is an “X”, you will need to contact your nearest Summit Pump, Inc. Distributor to determine exactly what makes this pump special.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure 4-1: Materials of Construction; Reference Summit Pump VV40 nomenclature SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 5 RECEIPT AND STORAGE RECEIVING THE PUMP Immediately upon arrival, carefully inspect the pump for evidence of damage during transit. Immediately report any damage to your local Summit Pump, Inc. Distributor. STORING THE PUMP 5.2.1 Temporary Temporary storage: less than six months.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6 INSTALLATION GENERAL Summit Pumps are fully assembled at the factory. The pumps are ready to be installed and put into service. Follow all instruction tags on the pump. LOCATION If the pump is going to have a water flush, it should be located as close as possible to the supply of water.
4. Carefully lower baseplate with pump and motor onto sub base over anchor bolts. 5. Level baseplate to 0.125” over length and 0.088” in over width. 6. When leveling is complete, uniformly hand tighten the anchor bolts. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
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8. Use a high quality non-shrinking epoxy grout, following manufacturer’s mixing and installation instructions. 9. When grout has cured, per grout manufacturer’s recommended cure time, tighten anchor bolts till secure. 10. When grouting is complete, check coupling alignment and re-align as necessary. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
The internal relief valve must be positioned correctly or the valve will not work correctly, potentially damaging equipment, severely injuring or causing death to personnel. DANGER Install pressure relief valve correctly to avoid equipment failure, severe injury or death. Figure 6-4: Wet end configurations SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
In these circumstances, the use of a threaded or flanged reducer/expansion fitting is needed. It is recommended to install an isolation discharge valve to isolate the pump from the system when down for maintenance. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
3. After piping is connected, check alignments to ensure possible pipe strains have not changed alignment. 4. Hot alignment, after the pump has reached operating temperature, if the pump is used in high temperature service. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
In general, re- grease the packing every 500 hours or every six months using the stuffing box grease zerk shown in Figure 7-1. See Section 7.3.2 for more details. Figure 7-1: Lubrication locations SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
7.2.2 Bearings The bearing(s) on Summit’s VV40 pumps are grease lubricated at the factory. Depending on pump application, speed and size of bearing(s), the amount the bearing(s) is lubricated changes. In general, re- grease the bearing(s) every 500 hours or every six months using the bearing grease zerk shown in Figure 7-1.
In either case, this discharge of the flush water should be approximately 10-15 psi higher than the pressure in the casing. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
(item 30 in Figure 10-1 on page 24) and fill with pumping liquid or water. (Only use water if it will not contaminate the pumping liquid.) 2. Ensure the motor rotation coincides with desired pump rotation. Refer to Section 6.6 on page 11 and 11 for specific shaft rotation direction. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
1. If possible, flush the pump with clean water. (Only use water if it will not contaminate the pumping liquid.) 2. Shut down the pump. 3. If water flushed or water lubricated packing, turn off water to the stuffing box. 4. Close both the discharge and suction valves. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
1. All of the above and the following: 2. Depending on the fluid pumped and pump operating hours, check pump performance with published performance curve. These inspections can range from once a year, to once every three to five years. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
Packing gland too tight or skewed. Improper seal installed. Inadequate lubrication. Relief valve improper pressure setting. Relief valve reversed. Material compatibility. Bad bearing (thrust). Drive misalignment Base plate loose Drive not sized for horsepower required. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
Use below figures and tables with respect to Section 11 DISASSEMBLY MODEL VV40 and Section 12 ASSEMBLY MODEL VV40 10.1 VV40H & VV40HL Cast Iron Figure 10-1: VV40H & VV40HL Exploded View – Cast Iron Table 10-1: Itemized Parts MODEL VV40H & HL INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
HEAD GASKET BEARING HOUSING SET SCREW THROUGH * NOT SHOWN INSERTS ** NOT SHOWN; LS, Q AND QS SIZES ONLY END CAP SET SCREW Note: Item 21 is not present with Stainless Steel externals SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
Properly vent any pressure in pump, fittings and connecting lines. WARNING Understand material being pumped. Obtain MSDS information for product. Take all necessary precautions. WARNING Wear eye protection and proper personal protective equipment. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
4. Remove set screws (End Cap Set Screws) and white inserts (Inserts) in the bearing housing (07) flange. This will allow the end cap (03) to be removed. Rotate the end cap (03) counter-clockwise to remove from the bearing housing (07). SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
Slide the mechanical seal collar (21) off the rotor and shaft (36). 6. Inspect bracket (27), rotor and shaft (36) and mechanical seal (19) for damage or wear. If needed replace parts. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
Mark valve orientation. Improper installment may result in equipment loss, serious injury or death. 2. Remove cap screws (46) and pull off internal relief valve (47). Be careful as not to damage relief valve gaskets (45). SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
The following steps are written in terms of the bracket bushing (25) and bracket (27). When installing the idler bushing (38) with the idler (37), replace the verbiage: “bracket bushing (25)” with “idler bushing (38)” and “bracket (27)” with “idler (38)”. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
4. Check for cracks in the bracket bushing (25). Any cracks will reduce bushing life and increase shaft ware. It is recommended to remove and replace bushing if any cracks are detected. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
There are three primary ways to seal the VV40 pumps; packing (standard), component mechanical seal or cartridge mechanical seal. For third party mechanical seal assembly and disassembly, refer to seal manufacturer’s installation and operation manual. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
2. Remove pipe plugs (30) from the bracket (27) located on the stuffing box. These are the access ports to lock down the mechanical seal collar (21) to the shaft (36). SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
15. Position the bearing (06) over the shaft and push or press into the bearing housing (07). Q and QS have two bearings and they are tapered roller bearings (06), orientation does matter for SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
5. Once head (40) is in the correct orientation, mate head (40) with the casing (31) lining up the cap screw (43) holes. Hold head (40) in place and hand tighten cap screws (43). Torque the cap screws (43) in proper sequence to torque values shown in Table 13-1 on page 40. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
5. After setting end clearance, replace bearing housing set screws to lock bearing housing (07) in place during operation. 6. It may be necessary to add extra end clearance for higher viscosity fluids. Contact your local Summit Pump, Inc. Distributor for specifications.
8. After setting the end clearance, replace bearing housing set screws to lock bearing housing (07) in place during operation. 9. It may be necessary to add extra end clearance for higher viscosity fluids. Contact your local Summit Pump, Inc. Distributor for specifications.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure 12-3: Dial Indicator Position NOTICE End clearance must be set for proper performance. Incorrect settings could damage pump internals. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
The internal pressure relief valve (47) pressure setting is set at the factory to a standard 100 psi when the valve is fully open. Relief valve pressures are only set differently if stated on customer’s purchase order. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
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(i.e. closing the discharge valve). Note: Figure 12-4 shows a general relationship and not actual tested data. Figure 12-4: Internal relief valve (47) effects on system flow when differential pressure approaches internal relief valve (47) set pressure. SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14 PUMP INFORMATION Purchase Date: _____________________ Purchase Order#: ___________________ Serial Number: _____________________ Equipment Number: _________________ PO Box 12145 Green Bay, WI 54307 www.summitpump.com Rev. 09/2018 SUMMIT PUMP MODEL VV40 INTERNAL GEAR PUMP...
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