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INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
Headquarters
291 Hurricane Lane
Williston, VT 05495
TEL: (802) 878-8307
FAX: (802) 878-2479
STYLE 23M
Brazil
Rua Javaés, 441/443
Bom Retiro, Sao Paulo
Brazil CEP 01130-010
TEL: 55-11-3736-7373
FAX: 55-11-3736-7355
Gulf Coast
1719 South Sonny Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
TEL: (225) 484-0007
FAX: (225) 341-8922
Texas
7545 E. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77075
TEL: (832) 801-7424
REVISED: May 2021

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Summary of Contents for Flexaseal 23M

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE STYLE 23M Headquarters Brazil Gulf Coast Texas 291 Hurricane Lane Rua Javaés, 441/443 1719 South Sonny Avenue 7545 E. Orem Drive Williston, VT 05495 Bom Retiro, Sao Paulo Gonzales, LA 70737 Houston, TX 77075 Brazil CEP 01130-010...
  • Page 2 NOTICE Flexaseal does not assume responsibility for misuse, or any damages incurred as a result of the misuse of the supplied sealing system. Contact a Flexaseal representative before making any changes to the provided system or design.
  • Page 3 Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style 23M PREPARATION grit, sharp edges, and set screw damage using Verify that equipment has been properly fine emery cloth. Wipe clean. shut off and rendered inoperative according Avoid making flat spots, reducing shaft to plant safety protocol (e.g. lockout/tagout diameter, or increasing any bore diameters.
  • Page 4 Style 23M VERIFICATION Successful operation of a Style 23M externally mounted mechanical seal is contingent on conforming equipment dimensions and alignment. Direction of measurements on mixer equipment may vary from the layouts shown, however each piece of the alingment should be checked, as possible. Verify the following prior to continuing:...
  • Page 5 Style 23M LAYOUT The pre-set nature of the Style 23M externally mounted seal allows for simple setup and installation. The setting clips ensure the proper face load will be applied and eliminate the tedious process of making measurements and scribing lines for setting lengths. If the seal is being installed on equipment with a preset step, snap ring groove, etc.
  • Page 6: Seal Installation

    Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style 23M SEAL INSTALLATION Ensure alignment verification of equipment decribed earlier has been completed prior to starting the Be careful to not damage the mating ring installation procedure. while setting the gland into position. It is essential to use a suitable lubricant when installing a seal, as different 5.
  • Page 7: Before Starting The Equipment

    Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style 23M BEFORE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT 1. Ensure the mixer shaft is properly aligned at 4. Verify that all plumbing and piping plans for the the coupling with the motor. seal are connected and configured according to best practice.
  • Page 8: Removing The Seal

    Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style 23M DECOMMISSIONING EQUIPMENT When decommissioning equipment it is important to ensure that the equipment has been fully isolated from the process and power sources for personnel safety. Pressure and fluid should be fully released before disassembly of the equipment is to begin.
  • Page 9 SEAL PRODUCTS Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "FAS") warrants that new goods manufactured by FAS (with the exception of "wear parts" or consumables all of which are not warranted) will be free from defects in material and workmanship (the “Warranty”).