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Crane Weinman B Series Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Type VB Vertical Pump
IMPORTANT!
Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump.
As a result of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., constant product improvement program,
product changes may occur. As such Crane Pumps & Systems reserves the right to
change product without prior written notifi cation.
A Crane Co. Company
420 Third Street
Piqua, Ohio 45356
Phone: (937) 778-8947
Fax: (937) 773-7157
www.cranepumps.com
Manual Index
SOLIDS HANDLING
DRY PIT PUMPS
Series: B, VB & VBM
Type VBM Vertical Frame
Mounted Pump
83 West Drive, Bramton
Ontario, Canada L6T 2J6
Phone: (905) 457-6223
Fax: (905) 457-2650
Type B Horizontal Pump
Form No. 119980-Rev. E

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I have a Weinman 3KB-4A pump. Could you answer the following questions: Shaft sleeve diameter ? Stuffing box bore ? How many rings of packing ? Thank you

Summary of Contents for Crane Weinman B Series

  • Page 1 Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump. As a result of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., constant product improvement program, product changes may occur. As such Crane Pumps & Systems reserves the right to change product without prior written notifi cation.
  • Page 2: Safety First

    (fl ammable, caustic, etc.) unless the pump is specifi cally designed and designated to handle them. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Weinman® is a registered trademark of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. 8/2004, 5/06, 9/06 Alteration Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 Weinman representative or Crane Pumps & to 1½” should be allowed between the baseplate and Systems, Inc., Service Department in Piqua, Ohio, telephone foundation for grouting. (937) 778-8947 or Crane Pumps & Systems Canada, Inc., Bramton, Ontario, (905) 457-6223. B- INSTALLATION 1. FOUNDATION The pump foundation should be suffi...
  • Page 4 Adjust the metal supports or wedges until the shafts of the pump and driver are level. Check the coupling faces, as well as the suction and discharge fl anges of the pump for horizontal or vertical position by means of a level. Correct the positions, if necessary, by adjusting the ANGULAR supports or wedges under the baseplate, as required.
  • Page 5 C - OPERATION 5. DOWELLING After the unit has been running about one week the coupling halves should be given a fi nal check for 1. PRIMING misalignment, caused by pipe strains or temperature CAUTION: Before starting the pump, the casing and strains, If the alignment is correct, both pump feet and suction line must be fi...
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    D. MAINTENANCE Recommended lubrication systems are as follows: 1. Water from an outside source, such as a water seal system or light oil from a pressurized system. 1. LUBRICATION 2. Liquid from the pump casing (1) through a suitable The pump and its component parts that require lubrication fi...
  • Page 7 4. DISASSEMBLY 2. After the groove has been cut, insert a wedge tipped cold chisel into the groove at the impeller The disassembly instructions apply to the series of pumps in general and may vary slightly on special units. If complete end of the sleeve.
  • Page 8 Drill and tap new holes for the WITH TYPE 1 CRANE DOUBLE SEAL 1. Apply light oil to the outer surface of the ring set screws and install the set screws.
  • Page 9 Type VB - For Flexible Shaft Drive ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION Casing Lipseal Screw, Cap Impeller Retainer, Grease *220 O-ring Shaft, Pump Base *221 Screw, Cap Cover, Suction Elbow, Suction Cover, Handhole Cover, Packing Box Cover, Handhole Screw, Cap Packing Lockwasher, Bearing Screw, Cap...
  • Page 10 Type B - For Direct Drive ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION Casing Retainer, Grease Plug, Pipe Impeller Cover, Handhole Fitting, Grease Shaft, Pump Lockwasher, Bearing Fitting, Grease Cover, Suction Gasket, Casing Plug, Pipe Cover, Packing Box Screw, Set Washer, Impeller Packing Plate, Name Plug, Pipe...
  • Page 11 Type VBM - Frame Mounted, Flexible Coupled ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION ITEM DESCRITION Casing Lipseal, Outboard Screw, Cap Impeller Retainer, Grease Screw, Cap Shaft, Pump Base *227 Gasket Cover, Suction Elbow, Suction Motor Cover, Packing Box Cover, Handhole Washer Packing Lockwasher, Bearing Plug, Pipe Sleeve, Shaft...
  • Page 12 Limited 24 Month Warranty Crane Pumps & Systems warrants that products of our manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for twenty-four (24) months after manufacture date, when installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions.This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and there may also be other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 13 Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Distributor. RETURNED GOODS RETURN OF MERCHANDISE REQUIRES A “RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION”. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS, INC. DISTRIBUTOR. Products Returned Must Be Cleaned, Sanitized, Or Decontaminated As Necessary Prior To Shipment, To Insure That Employees Will Not Be Exposed To Health Hazards In Handling Said Material.
  • Page 14 A Crane Co. Company START-UP REPORT General Information Pump Owner’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Location of Installation: _________________________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________Phone: _______________________ Purchased From: _____________________________________________________________ Nameplate Data Pump Model #: ___________________ Serial #: _____________________________________ Part #: __________________________ Impeller Diameter: ____________________________ Voltage: _________ Phase: _____ Ø...
  • Page 15 ( ) Operator: ________________________ ( ) Contactor: ____________________________ ( ) Other: ___________________________ All parties should retain a copy of this report for future trouble shooting/reference A Crane Co. Company 420 Third Street 83 West Drive, Brampton Piqua, Ohio 45356 Ontario, Canada L6T 2J6...
  • Page 16 Notes...

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