Shaft Seal; Packed Gland - KSB WKLn Installation & Operating Manual

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6.4.2

Shaft Seal

6.4.2.1 Packed Gland

Thoroughly clean the box and shaft protecting sleeve before
packing the gland.
Fig.10 Packing ring cut to size
Insert the first packing ring and push home using the gland cover.
Fit each subsequent ring separately with its joint offset by 90° to the preceding one
using the gland cover.
Tighten the gland nuts lightly and evenly.
It must be possible to rotate the rotor without difficulty.
Fig.11 Packing rings, with their joints offset by 90° to the preceding ring.
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