Summary of Contents for Ampco Pumps Company SP 200
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Ampco SP Series Self-priming Liquid Ring Pump Installation and Maintenance Manual Ampco Pumps Company SP Series Manual M-015 RevC 6.19 ...
To ensure the best results and service, please read and fully understand this manual prior to putting this pump into service. For any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or installation, please contact your local distributor or Ampco Pumps Company: Ampco Pumps Company 2045 W. Mill Road...
Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual Pump Receiving Ampco covers the pump inlet and discharge ports prior to shipping, ensuring that foreign matter does not enter the pump during shipment. If the protective covers are missing upon arrival, remove the pump cover and inspect to ensure it is free from contaminate before turning the shafts.
Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual INSTRUCTIONS Your Ampco centrifugal pump in a rugged unit designed to provide years of low cost pumping service. There is a small amount of necessary care re- quired to ensure you of this expected long service. It is recommended that you carefully review the installation and operating sections in this manual. Every Ampco pump receives a careful running test at the factory factory...
Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual Operating personnel should know that any changes in the system or the liquid being pumped might have an effect on the pump’s performance. It is advisable to also record the fluid temperature, specific gravity, viscosity, liquid concentration, percent of solid con- centration, other additives and properties.
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual Disconnect the pump from both suction and discharge piping. Remove the shaft cover guard at this time by taking off the cover guard bolts. Remove cover by taking off the casing nuts. A rubber mallet may be necessary to loosen the nuts. Remove the impeller nut (bolt) using a 15/16”...
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual 9. Slide the impeller onto the pump shaft over the key. Next, lubricate the impeller nut gasket and install it on the impeller along with threading on the impeller nut. Be sure that the gasket fits into the groove in the impeller nut. For SP 240 pumps lubricate and install both impeller bolt and washer O-rings.
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual Mechanical Seal Assembly for SP Series Pumps (items 3, 4, and 7 for double seal pumps only) Item Component Name 1 Rotating Seal 2 Rotating Seal O-ring 3 Double Seal O-Ring 4 Double Seal 5 Stationary Seal 6 Single Seal Wave Spring 7 Double Seal Wave Spring 8 Single Seal O-Ring 9 Impeller O-Ring...
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Component Name Torque Pumps Included and names. Motor Bolts 50 All SP Pumps Proper Impeller Clearances for SP Series Pumps Casing Bolts 50 All SP Pumps Pump Series Impeller to Volute SP 200 0.008" Casing Wing Nuts 50 280+ Frame SP 240 0.020" Impeller Nut 40 210‐250 Frame Impeller Bolt 40 SP 240 Only ...
Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING It is to the user’s advantage to be familiar with a systematic procedure to determine reasons and causes for unsatisfactory pump operation. The following list of troubles and causes is intended to assist users in determining the cause of any pumping trouble. Faulty installations can then be corrected and a clear description given to the manufacturer if assistance is required.
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual AMPCO PUMPS Made of SELECTED corrosion-resistant alloys TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This document contains all of the terms and conditions of the agreement (“the agreement”) between Ampco Pumps Company, Inc. (“Seller”) and the purchaser (“Purchaser”) of the Products (“Products”) to be sold to Purchaser, to the exclusion of any other statements and agreements, and to the exclusion of any terms and conditions incorporated in Purchaser’s order or other documents of Purchaser.
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual 10. CHANGES. Changes in any work to be performed hereunder may be made only upon Purchaser’s written instructions and acceptance by Seller in its discretion. Any change in drawings, materials or design of the Products, or to tools, fixtures or other items used to produce the Products, which affects Seller’s cost to produce the Products will entitle Seller to adjust the price to take into account any additional costs.
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Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual 17. PROVISIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS. The following provisions shall apply if the Products are to be shipped to Purchaser at a location outside the United States, and apply regardless of other provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions: (a) The 1980 United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Products shall not apply.
Ampco Pumps Company Maintenance Manual Return Policy This policy is intended for returns that are not covered by product warranty, i.e. wrong pump or part was ordered, customer canceled order, etc. Before returning any product, contact us for a Returned Material Authoriza on Number (RMA#). This will eliminate confusion when the parts are received and facilitate processing the return. No ac on will be taken on returned parts without an RMA. Type of Return Restocking Charge Standard pump with a replacement order 10% Standard pump without a replacement order 15% Standard parts with a replacement order 5% Standard parts without a replacement order 10% Addi onal restocking charges may be assessed for any of the following circumstances. 1. Special order motors and seals are not returnable unless we have a use for them. Credit will be determined on a case‐by‐case basis. 2. Impellers that are trimmed to a diameter that we don’t regularly use are not returnable. Credit will be determined on a case‐by ‐case basis. 3. Used seals and motors are not returnable. ...
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2045 W. Mill Road Glendale, WI 53209 Phone: (800) 737-8671 or (414) 643-1852 For additional information on the SP series and other Ampco Pumps products, please visit our website: www.ampcopumps.com Ampco Pumps Company SP Series Manual M-015 RevC 6.19 ...
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