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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
INCLUDING: OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING,
It is the responsibility of the employer to place this information in the hands of the operator. Keep for future reference.
Pedestal Models
(Bronze / Aluminum)
Pedestal Engine
Mount Models (Bronze / Aluminum)
INGERSOLL RAND COMPANY INC
34800 BENNETT DR, FRASER, MI 48026
1-800-563-8006
support@mppumps.com
www.gardnerdenver.com/en-us/mppumps
FLOMAX® 8
(Bronze and Aluminum 2" X 2")
OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Bronze
© 2021
CC Models
Figure 1
FLOMAX 8
RELEASED:
(REV: A)
Aluminum
Clutch Models
(Bronze)
Hydraulic Models
(Bronze)
12-17-21

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FLOMAX 8 RELEASED: 12-17-21 INCLUDING: OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (REV: A) FLOMAX® 8 (Bronze and Aluminum 2” X 2”) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. It is the responsibility of the employer to place this information in the hands of the operator. Keep for future reference.

  • Page 2: General Description

    Features ......Renewable wear plate, Stainless steel drive sleeve, Stainless steel fasteners. Page 2 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)

  • Page 3: Operating And Safety Precautions

    Consult local building codes and electrical periods. codes for specific grounding requirements. After Use only genuine MP Pumps® replace- CAUTION grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical ment parts to assure compatible pressure rating and path to ground.

  • Page 4: Storage Precautions

    After connecting pipe to the pump rotate the shaft several times to check for rubbing or binding. Page 4 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)

  • Page 5: Motor Mounting

    PUMPAK until adaptor contacts mounting face. SHIM (24 GAUGE) DISCHARGE DISCHARGE SHIM (24 GAUGE) SUCTION IMPELLER IMPELLER WEAR PLATE WEAR PLATE Figure 2 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en) Page 5 of 24...
  • Page 6 The Pumpak utilizes a single self-adjusting type mechanical between the pump and the drive. seal that is lubricated and cooled by the liquid in the pump. NOTE: The Pump Must Never Be Operated Without Liquid In The Housing. Page 6 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)

  • Page 7: Seal Replacement Instructions

    MP Pumps rebuild kits include a new drive sleeve to avoid the lapped surface of the seal seat in the adaptor.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    The FLOMAX pump is of simple construction with only one Before removing the seal from the impeller, inspect the moving part. The impeller on the FLOMAX 8 is threaded to carbon washer. If nicked or worn - replace it with a new one.
  • Page 9 See the picture below. Some seals have the same primary seal face and therefor the direction does not matter. Carbon Silicon Carbide Seal Face (black) Seal Face (gray) Towards Impeller Figure 6 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en) Page 9 of 24...
  • Page 10 MOUNTING SEVERE-SERVICE SEAL ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PUMP HOUSING The MP PUMPS Severe-Service Seal is a precision assembly Replace gaskets on pump housing and mount housing on requiring care in installation. To insure proper operation it is the adapter. Replace two lockwashers and nuts on studs di- necessary to install this seal as follows: agonally across from each other and tighten.
  • Page 11 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 CC (56C and 145TC) (BRONZE) Figure 8 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 (56C and 145TC) (BRONZE) Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw Drive Sleeve MP25664 303 SS (7/8”) MP21242 304 SS (HH 5/16”...
  • Page 12 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL (BRONZE) Figure 9 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL (BRONZE) Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw Impeller MP22292 Federalloy I-836 (5.0”) MP21242 304 SS (HH 5/16”-18” x 7/8”)
  • Page 13 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 CLUTCH (BRONZE) Figure 10 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 CLUTCH (BRONZE) Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw O-Ring MP34555 Viton (AS-568-158) MP21242 304 SS (HH 5/16” - 18” x 7/8”)
  • Page 14 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL ENGINE MOUNT (BRONZE) Figure 11 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL ENGINE MOUNT (BRONZE) Item Description Qty Part No. Item Description Qty Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw MP21242 304 SS Federalloy (HH 5/16”-18” x 7/8”)
  • Page 15 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 HYDRAULIC (0.22, 0.37, 0.45 and 0.58) (BRONZE) Figure 12 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 HYDRAULIC (0.22, 0.37, 0.45 and 0.58) (BRONZE) Item Description Qty Part No. Item Description Qty Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw...
  • Page 16 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 CC (56C and 145TC) (ALUMINUM) Figure 13 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 CC (56C and 145TC) (ALUMINUM) Item Description Qty Part No. Item Description Qty Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw Aluminum MP21242 304 SS...
  • Page 17 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL (ALUMINUM) Figure 14 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL (ALUMINUM) Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw Hex Jam Nut MP22655 304 SS MP21242 304 SS (HH 5/16” - 18” x 7/8”)
  • Page 18 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL ENGINE MOUNT (ALUMINUM) Figure 15 PARTS LIST / FLOMAX 8 PEDESTAL ENGINE MOUNT (ALUMINUM) Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. (size) (size) Cap Screw Aluminum MP21242 304 SS Impeller MP22291 (5.0”) T-6 Cast (HH 5/16”...

  • Page 19: Service Kits

    1/4" NPT 4.17 4.502 PIPE PLUG 1.50 7.84 3.00 3.25 .438 THRU HOLES EQ. SPACED AS SHOWN FM8 BZ CC ON A 5.875 B.C. .344 HOLES 1.26 5.50 4.50 2.74 Figure 16 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en) Page 19 of 24...
  • Page 20 DISCHARGE 1/2" PIPE PLUG 3.63 2" NPT SUCTION 12.79 9.16 4.17 1/4" PIPE PLUG 3.00 3.25 4.69 1.50 4.56 6.25 1.56 FM8 BZ CLUTCH (4) HOLES 6.00 5.00 2.44 Figure 18 Page 20 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)
  • Page 21 8.50 1/2" PIPE PLUG 3.63 2" NPT SUCTION 12.79 9.16 4.17 1/4" PIPE PLUG 3.00 3.25 1.56 4.69 1.50 4.56 6.25 FM8 BZ HYD (4) HOLES 6.00 5.00 2.44 Figure 20 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en) Page 21 of 24...
  • Page 22 1.621 .7515 4.17 45° TYP. .7505 1/4" NPT PIPE PLUG 5.18 .375 DRILL HOLES 10.36 EQ. SPACED AS SHOWN 2.50 2.75 ON A 3.625 B.C. 5.25 FM8 AL PEM Figure 23 Page 22 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    5. Repair leak. 1. Improper alignment. 1. Re-align pump and drive. 2. Check lubricate for suitability and Bearings run hot. 2. Improper lubrication. level. 3. Lube cooling. 3. Check cooling system FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en) Page 23 of 24...
  • Page 24 7. Air leak through gasket. 7. Replace gasket. 8. Provide additional pressure on liq- uid being pumped by elevating liquid 8. Liquid is vaporizing source. Check temperature of liquid being pumped’ PN MPFM8-BZ-AL-IOM Page 24 of 24 FLOMAX 8 BZ AL (en)

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