John Crane 4610 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

TYPE
STANDARD CARTRIDGE SEALS
1. Foreword
This instruction manual contains standard, generic data and should be
used with the seal family installation instructions. These instructions
must be read and applied whenever work is done on the seal and must be
kept available for future reference.
ATTENTION These instructions are for the installation and operation
of a seal as used in rotating equipment. The instructions
will help to avoid danger and increase reliability. The
information required may change with other types of
equipment or installation arrangements. This manual
must be read in conjunction with the instruction manuals
for both the pump and any ancillary equipment.
If the seal is to be used for an application other than that originally
intended or outside the recommended performance limits, John Crane
must be contacted before its installation and use.
Any warranty may be affected by improper handling, installation or use
of this seal. Contact John Crane for information as to exclusive product
warranty and limitations of liability
If questions or problems arise, contact your local John Crane
representative or the original equipment manufacturer, as appropriate.
ATTENTION
John Crane mechanical seals are precision products and
must be handled appropriately. Take particular care to
avoid damage to lapped sealing faces and to flexible
sealing rings. Do not excessively compress the seal
before or during installation.
2. Safety
2.1 Warning symbols
The following designations are used in the installation instructions to
highlight instructions of particular importance.
Danger
Mandatory instructions designed to prevent personal
injury or extensive damage.
ATTENTION
Special instructions or information to avoid damage to the
system or its surroundings.
NOTE
Information for easy installation and efficient operation.
Environmental note
2.2 Safety instructions
ATTENTION
1. Installation, removal and maintenance of the seal must be carried
out only by qualified personnel who have read and understood these
installation instructions.
2. The seal is designed exclusively for sealing rotating shafts. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for use of the seal for purposes
other than this.
4610, 4615, 4620P, 5610, 5610D, 5610L, 5610P, 5610Q, 5610VL,
5610VQ, 5611, 5611L, 5611Q, 5615, 5615L, 5615Q, 5620, 5620D, 5620P,
5620VP, 5620V, 5625, 5625P, EZ-1, FFET, SB1, SB1A, SB2, SB2A, SBW
3. The seal must only be used in technically perfect condition, and
must be operated within the recommended performance limits in
accordance with its designated use and the instructions set out in
these instructions.
4. If the pumped fluid is hazardous or toxic, appropriate precautions must
be taken to ensure that any seal leakage is adequately contained.
Further information on sealing hazardous or toxic fluids should be
obtained from John Crane prior to seal installation.
5. Fluorocarbon components should never be burned or incinerated as the
fumes and residues are highly toxic. If fluorocarbons are accidentally
heated above 400°C/750°F, they can decompose. Protective gloves
should be worn as hydrofluoric acid may be present.
6. PTFE components should never be burned or incinerated as the fumes
are highly toxic.
2.3 Environmental aspects
2.3.1 Company policy extract
"It is the policy of John Crane to manage its business activities in
an environmentally responsible manner, comply with all relevant
laws and regulations, prevent pollution, and continually improve
its environmental performance, certification to the latest issue of
ISO 14001 ensures compliance."
2.3.2 Recycling
Product refurbishment
This product has been designed for long life.
Disposal
When the product is considered to be beyond economical repair and
potential reuse, it should be disposed of by environmentally beneficial
means. The product can be disassembled with ease.
Scrapped components
These should be handled with extra care due to possible contamination.
They should be recycled through local industrial recycling plants.
Packaging
All packaging materials used are made from recyclable, environmentally
friendly materials.
When in doubt or for further information and advice on this subject,
please consult John Crane.
3. Hazardous Environments
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
John Crane adopts the 'Design For the Environment' (DFE)
principle in making this product. Using this product will benefit
the environment directly by:
Reducing waste of precious resources through decreasing
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the risk of leakage and minimizing energy consumption
Preventing pollution through controlling harmful emissions
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to the atmosphere and ground contamination
Preserving valuable materials through the use of high
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quality durable materials.
Every working practice which compromises safety must
be avoided.
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