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® TOP-FLO Centrifugal Pump Model “TF-C” Series Operation Maintenance & Parts List Please read and understand this manual prior to installing, operating or maintaining this pump. www.toplineonline.com...
SAFETY ® TOP-FLO “TF-C” Series centrifugal pumps have been designed to be safe and reliable when properly used and maintained. Operators and maintenance personnel must follow safety measures. Failure to observe the instructions in this manual could result in personal injury or machine damage.
WARRANTY TOP LINE PUMP WARRANTY Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty shall not apply to products which require repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear or to products which are subjected to accident, misuse or improper maintenance.
INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION This manual contains installation, operation, cleaning, repair instructions and parts lists for the “TF-C” Series Centrifugal Pumps. It also provides a Troubleshooting Causes chart to help in determining and correcting possible pump problems. The “TF-C” Series Centrifugal Pumps consist of two sections, the motor assembly, and the pump components.
INTRODUCTION PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: Nominal Capacity: To 780 GPM Viscosity: To 1500 CPS Temperatures: To 212°F (100°C) Nominal Speeds: To 2900 RPM - 50HZ; To 3500 RPM - 60HZ STANDARD CONSTRUCTION: • Casting, backplate, and impeller are 316L stainless steel with a 32Ra grit polished sanitary finish.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING EQUIPMENT Check all parts received and inspect for damages that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage to the carrier. PUMP LOCATION • Place as close as practical to the liquid supply. Keep supply piping short and straight.
INSTALLATION • This pump is not self-priming. The pump is installed above the supply liquid level. Install installed above the supply liquid level. Install a foot valve or other system check valve to keep casing flooded for priming. (Figure 7) •...
OPERATION CLEANING SAFETY AND TEST RUN CLEANING SAFETY PROCEDURES AMMETER TEST Manual Cleaning: Operate pump under process conditions and check motor amp draw versus nameplate full 1. Do not use toxic and/or flammable solvents. load rating. If amp draw exceeds motor rating, 2.
OPERATION WARNING Skin and eye protection are required when handling hazardous or toxic fluids. CAUTION If pump is being drained, take necessary precautions to avoid personal injury. NOTE: Disposal of drainage must be in conformance with environmental regulation. Pumps must have been correctly installed as described in the “INSTALLATION”...
MAINTENANCE SEAL SERVICE STUB SHAFT SEAL The shaft design utilizes a drive collar as shown in Figure 11 to assure proper loca- tion of the seal assembly. The TF-C100 does not require a drive collar. The drive collar is incorporated in the design of the stub shaft. The drive collar must be properly located on the shaft, following procedures outlined on page 15.
MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING AND REPAIR CAUTION Wear gloves to avoid cutting injuries from sharp pump parts. Shut off product flow to the pump and relieve any product pressure. Shut off and lock out power to the pump. Disconnect the suction and discharge pipe fittings.
MAINTENANCE WATER CASCADE - REPLACING MOTORS 13. Remove the water cascade attachment from the adapter, if included. Remove the rubber shaft deflector by pulling it straight off the stub shaft. Examine it for tearing, loose fit, or other defects that would allow liquid leakage into the motor along the shaft.
MAINTENANCE INSTALL ADAPTER-STUB SHAFT ADJUSTMENT 1. Mount the adapter to the motor with the drain cavity at the bottom. Insert the four bolts to secure the adapter to the motor. (Figure 21) 2. Install half key in the motor shaft. 3.
MAINTENANCE DRIVE COLLAR ADJUSTMENT (Models TF-C114 through TF-C328) 1. Slide the seal drive collar onto the stub shaft as shown in Figure 24. Use the “A” dimension in the SEAL CHART to properly locate the drive collar on the stub shaft. Tighten the set screws to secure in place.
MAINTENANCE “DG” SEALS Reassembly Setting the Drive Collar - Measuring Method 1. Assemble the PTFE gaskets, seal seat, gland ring, and secure to the back plate by uniformly tightening the capscrews. Note: The PTFE inboard (80R) and outboard (80P) gaskets are different thicknesses. The thicker gasket (80R) must always be installed on the impeller side to prevent contact between the impeller hub and the stationary seal.
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MAINTENANCE “DG” SEALS Setting the Drive Collar – By Position for both “D” Seal & “DG” Seal 1. Assemble the spring, seal cup, o-ring seal, 6. Slide the drive collar away from the and carbon seal onto the drive collar. Care backplace 1/32”...
MAINTENANCE “E” SEALS “E” water-cooled balanced double seal consists of two carbon seals inside a stuffing box attached to the backplate. It is designed for applications where a vacuum-tight, cool operating seal is required. FIGURE 31 FIGURE 31 E-SEAL C114 C216 C218/C328 QTY.
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MAINTENANCE “E” SEALS Reassembly 1. Scribe a mark on the shaft at location “A”. (Figure 32) 2. Assemble the deflector, follower, one carbon seal, one seal o-ring, one seal cup, and the drive collar onto the shaft. 3. Position the drive collar in relation to the scribe mark “A” elation to the scribe mark “A”...
MAINTENANCE “E” SEALS Reassembly (cont’d) 10. The amount of water needed will vary depending on The amount of water needed will vary depending on the operating temperature of the pump. For vacuum the operating temperature of the pump. For vacuum applications, 10 drops per minute discharge is applications, 10 drops per minute discharge is recommended.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND CAUSES NOT ENOUGH LIQUID DELIVERED VIBRATION/NOISE • Impeller diameter too small for duty • Starved suction • Discharge head too high • Insufficient NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) available • Suction lift too high • Supply line too long; too small; blocked •...
PARTS ORDERING HOW TO ORDER PARTS By Phone Telephone your repair parts or fittings order to your Distributor. To speed your order and avoid delays, please have your equipment model and serial number and the part numbers from the parts list before you call your Distributor. If you do not know your Distributors number, call Top Line Process Equipment Company at: Phone: 800-458-6095...
SPARE PARTS WATER CASCADE ASSEMBLY (#5649127) (Consists of threaded attaching ferrule, compression fitting with nut, and 1/4” diameter stainless water pipe.) REPAIR KITS To maintain continuous uninterrupted operation of your pump, the following kits are recommended. “D” SEAL KITS TF-C100 TF-C114 TF-C216 TF-C218/C328...
PARTS LIST TF-C100 *80CA *80CA *80A *80A *80B *80B ® TOP-FLO MODEL TF-C100 PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 563911510 Casing 1.5” x 1” 563980 Carbon Seal 56392 Impeller 3.68” *80A 564980A 56396A Shaft Set Screw *80B 563980B Seal O-Ring, Buna 5639605 Stub Shaft, 56C Frame...
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