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INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
Headquarters
291 Hurricane Lane
Williston, VT 05495
TEL: (802) 878-8307
FAX: (802) 878-2479
STYLE RKCS/D
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: June 2022
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Summary of Contents for Flexaseal Style RKCS/D
- Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE STYLE RKCS/D 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 RKCS/D 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, & Maintainance Guide Style RKCS/D VERIFICATION Successful operation of a Style RKCS/D 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, & Maintainance Guide Style RKCS/D SEAL INSTALLATION Style RKCS/D cartridge seals entail the same simple 4. Lightly lubricate the seal sleeve O-ring with a installation procedure as other Flexaseal cartridge suitable and compatible lubricant. seals. Ensure alignment verification of equipment 5. - Page 6 2. If using an autoluber, connect the autoluber to the quench connection after packing the seal with grease. • For typical applications, Flexaseal recommends calibrating the autoluber for a 12 month dispersion timeline. Consult Flexaseal for specific applications and details.
- Page 7 RKCS Version C with an outboard lip-seal and fluid guide sleeve. 1. For quench operation, connect a suitable liquid quench supply to the quench port. • For typical applications, Flexaseal recommends throttling the liquid quench to 1/4 gallon per minute. Consult Flexaseal for specific applications and details.
- Page 8 The following steps briefly describe the methods in which a buffer/barrier system should be piped and set up to support the RKCD double cartridge seal. Consult Flexaseal for specific applications and details. 1. Correctly make connections between the buffer/barrier fluid system and the mechanical seal according to the connection labels on the prints.
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Page 9: Before Starting The Equipment
Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style RKCS/D 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, & Maintainance Guide Style RKCS/D 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 Installation, Operation, & Maintainance Guide Style RKCS/D www.flexaseal.com Vermont Brazil Louisiana Texas 800.426.3594 55.11.3736.737 225.484.0007 832.804.7424 Page 10 of 10...