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AC6/6H & AC8/8H Horizontal Metric Models ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Part No. 108203...
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EU Declaration of Conformity Finish Thompson Inc. hereby declares that the following machine(s) fully comply with the applicable health and safety requirements as specified by the EU Directives listed. The product may not be taken into service until it has been established that the drive motor for the centrifugal pump complies with the provisions of all relevant EU Directives.
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This declaration applies to Finish Thompson AC Series pumps. Finish Thompson declares under our sole responsibility that the product listed above conforms to the relevant provisions of EU directive 2014/34/EU of 26 February 2014 for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, and is certified for safe use in Atmosphere Group IIC/IIIC category 2 areas.
The user must exercise primary responsibility in selecting the products materials of construction, which are compatible with the fluid(s) that come(s) in contact with the product. The user may consult Finish Thompson, Inc. (manufacturer) and a manufacturer’s representative/distributor agent to seek a recommendation of the products material of construction that offers the optimum available chemical compatibility.
Any of these conditions could lead to a rise in surface temperature of the pump. WARNING: The surface temperature of AC6 & 8 Series pumps is completely dependent on operating conditions. Pump will transfer heat from the piping system, motor and fluid. These items must be considered as a system when assessing an ATEX ap- plication.
Install 4 bolts with flat washers and lock washers (items 9, 10 & 11 for AC6 or 19, 20 & 21 for AC8) through the face of the motor & into the motor adapter. Securely tighten bolts using the torque specifications in the table below.
Optional electronic power monitors are available to help protect against run dry. 1. This pump must be filled from a flooded suction tank (gravity) or primed with liquid from an outside source. The AC6 & 8 pumps are not self-priming.
2. Close the suction and the discharge valves. Disconnect the piping. Remove any mounting bolts. 3. For AC6 pumps - Remove the v-clamp (item 2) and the impeller housing (item 1), first apply a thread lubricant to the threaded rod portion of the v-clamp then remove the nut.
6. Place impeller housing (item 1) over back head (item 7) and o-ring (item 3) and make sure discharge is in the correct orientation (usually 12 o’clock). 7. For AC6 pumps - Place the v-clamp (item 2) over the impeller housing, back head, and the mounting plate (item 14). Make sure the discharge is level and in the correct orientation.
105981 6.25" High Head w/ IEC 90 B5 (AC6H) A102735-4 Mechanical Seal (Not Shown) See AC6 Seal Options Table on this page Impeller Bolt w/ O-ring with FKM for AC6/AC6H IEC 90 B5 107885 with EPDM for AC6/AC6H IEC 90 B5...
Warranty Registration • Foot valve or suction opening not submerged enough Thank you for your purchase of this quality Finish Thompson • Foot valve too small or leaking product. Be sure to take a minute to register your pump at •...
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