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INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
Headquarters
291 Hurricane Lane
Williston, VT 05495
TEL: (802) 878-8307
FAX: (802) 878-2479
VANTAGE SERIES
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
Houston
7545 E. Orem Drive
Houston, TX 77075
TEL: (832) 804-7424
Odessa
801 S. Pagewood Avenue
Suite 2, Odessa, TX 79761
TEL: (432) 300-0167
REVISED: September 2022
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Summary of Contents for Flexaseal VANTAGE Series
- Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE VANTAGE SERIES Headquarters Brazil Gulf Coast Texas Houston 291 Hurricane Lane Rua Javaés, 441/443 1719 South Sonny Avenue Williston, VT 05495 Bom Retiro, Sao Paulo Gonzales, LA 70737 7545 E. Orem Drive Brazil CEP 01130-010...
- Page 2 This guide outlines the installation, operation and maintenance of the Flexaseal Vantage Series Cartridge Seals. The Vantage Series is a modular line of engineered of single and dual cartridge seals designed for use in a wide range of applications. This guide, in addition to the manuals provided by the pump manufacturer and the manufacturer of any auxiliary equipment, should be read in its entirety prior to installation.
- Page 3 Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide Vantage Series PREPARATION • Verify that equipment has been properly edges, and set screw damage using fine emery shut off and rendered inoperative according cloth. Wipe clean. to plant safety protocol (e.g. lockout/tagout Avoid making flat spots or reducing the procedures).
- Page 4 Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide Vantage Series VERIFICATION Successful operation of a Vantage Series seal is contingent on conforming equipment dimensions and alignment. Verify the following prior to continuing: Figure 2: Shaft Runout Figure 3: Bearing Fit Figure 4: Bearing Frame...
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Page 5: Seal Installation
Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide Vantage Series SEAL INSTALLATION Vantage Series cartridge seals entail the same 4. Lightly lubricate the seal sleeve O-ring with a simple installation procedure as other Flexaseal suitable and compatible lubricant. cartridge seals. Ensure alignment verification of 5. - Page 6 Flexaseal Vantage Series Single Cartridge Seal - Seal Support System Installation The following briefly describes the methods in which piping should be set up to support Vantage Series single cartridge seals. The Vantage Series gland is designed to accommodate all API 682 single seal piping plans and a variety of equipment installation requirements.
- Page 7 The following steps briefly describe the methods in which a buffer/barrier fluid system should be piped and set up to support Flexaseal Vantage Series Double Cartridge Seals. The Flexaseal Vantage Series gland is designed to accommodate a variety of API piping plans and pumps.
- Page 8 Port 2: Buffer/Barrier Fluid In Clockwise Rotation Port 3: Preferred Buffer/Barrier Fluid In Bidirectional Figure 11: Vantage Series Double Cartridge Seal Port Locations All ports not used for buffer/barrier fluid system must be plugged. • TITLE: GLAND DRAWN BY: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED...
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Page 9: Before Starting The Equipment
Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide Vantage Series BEFORE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT 1. Ensure the pump shaft is properly aligned at 6. Ensure all plumbing and venting for the seal the coupling with the motor. and seal support system are free of obstruction and that the chamber is filled with liquid. -
Page 10: Removing The Seal
Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide Vantage Series DECOMMISSIONING EQUIPMENT When decommissioning equipment it is important to ensure that the pump 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 11 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”).