Waterous CG Series Overhaul Instructions

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Read through the safety information
and overhaul instructions carefully
before repairing your Waterous CG
Series Fire Pump.
NOTE: Instructions subject to change without notice
Waterous Company, 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450-5000
CG Series Centrifugal Fire Pumps
Reassembly
Packing
www.waterousco.com
Overhaul Instructions

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..........F-1031, Section 4202 (Revised: 07/12) Waterous Company, 125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 USA (651) 450-5000 www.waterousco.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information Please read through the safety information and operating instructions carefully before using your Waterous Fire Pump. WARNING WARNING Death or serious personal injury might occur if proper operating procedures Unexpected Truck Movement. May result in serious personal injury or are not followed.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Since several types of transmissions are used with the Series pumps, not all steps will apply to any one pump. CG Series pumps, the transmissions are covered in separate sections be­ Also refer to the Service Parts List (SPL documents) furnished with your ginning with number 4300.
  • Page 4: Bearings, Gaskets, Seals And O-Rings

    Installing Ball Bearings Parts of this nature are frequently damaged during removal or disassemb­ Most Waterous pumps are designed so that ball bearings fit tightly on their ly. In addition, they sometimes deteriorate or lose their effectiveness be­ shafts and have relatively loose fits in the bearing housings. When mount­...
  • Page 5: Inspection And Repair

    The following points cover inspection and repair of the major components doubt exists about the actual condition of any part, replace the part as a of CG Series pumps. Check all parts that are not covered in this instruc­ precautionary measure.
  • Page 6: Installing Undersize Wear Rings

    Note that if undersize wear ler. rings are required, they should be installed during reassembly. Also, if a Mechanical Seal NOTE: If Waterous Mechanical Seal Lubricant part no. 52608 is CAUTION not available, P80 rubber lubricant, straight dish soap or glycerin may be substituted.
  • Page 7: Packing Removal

    (Retaining ring used prior to 4/11/91). Packing (No Longer Available After 2/4/05) Waterous uses a braided graphite fiber, with reinforced flexible graphite Packing Removal yarns and high purity graphite filament yarns that appear on the corners as well as throughout the body of the packing.
  • Page 8: Packing Installation

    7. Adjust packing as required per instructions on the next page. 3. If all packing is not forced out, it may be necessary to remove the re­ maining packing by hand, using a pick or similar device. Waterous has Figure 3. Packing and Gland Installation a packing removal tool (P/N 5782) available for this purpose, see Fig­...
  • Page 9: Final Assembly

    adjustment reduce to 1/2 flat. This reduces the possibility of over tight­ CAUTION ening. Tighten the gland nuts equally to ensure that the packing gland goes on straight. Gradually reducing leakage during the first Pump overheating hazard. May cause damage to the pump. hour of operation will result in a better seal over a longer period of time.
  • Page 10: Testing

    Testing Before a pump can be returned to service, it is advisable to give the pump a hydrostatic and operational tests to check it for leaks and to make sure the pump operates properly. Hydrostatic Testing Operational Testing 1. Connect the pump to a hydrant or other pressurized water supply. 1.

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