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Ampco ZP1/ZP1+ Series Positive Displacement Pumps Installation and Maintenance Manual Original Instructions M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Safety Notices General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual Warning BEFORE installation, operation, or maintenance of the • Do not remove safety labels; doing so may result in pump. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance injury to users. may result in severe injury or death. Equipment damage •...
Single O-Ring Seal......................23 Double O-Ring Seal......................24 Single Mechanical Seal ....................25 Double Mechanical Seal ....................26 ZP1 320 Single Mechanical Seal ................... 27 ZP1 320 Double Mechanical Seal (Aseptic) ..............28 M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................47 Section 6 Appendix PD Pump Remanufacturing Program ................49 ATEX Certification Information ..................49 Terms and Conditions ...................... 53 Return Policy ........................55 Credits ........................... 55 M-002 Rev E 5.3 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
If the protective covers maintenance, or installation, please contact your local are missing upon arrival, remove the pump cover and distributor or Ampco Pumps Company: inspect to ensure it is free from contaminate before turning the shafts. Please make note of the pump Ampco Pumps Company serial number;...
Do not remove these labels; doing so may result in contacting Ampco with any concerns. These labels can injury. be seen in Figure 1. Figure 1. Important Label Information M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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80 dBA. questions on application factors such as temperature, operational speed, and differential pressure. • For all pump sizes with O-ring seals, the maximum pressure is 100 psi (7 bar). M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
To ensure safety, protective guards must be properly installed over all external rotating parts and components. Failure to do so may result in injury. Ampco provides protective guards for complete base packages (pump and drive unit). M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Figure 7. Correct Piping (Supply Below) Figure 6. Correct Piping (Supply Above) Always verify all electrical devices connected to the equipment are properly grounded to avoid risk of potential corrosion from stray current. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Place the straight edge along the coupling to ensure that both sides are concentric (Figure 12, Parallel Alignment). Figure 11. Proper Gauging Straight Edge Angular Alignment Parallel Alignment Figure 12. Check Alignment M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Figure 14). Also check that the pump turns freely and is free of any foreign contaminates. Connect the pump and check to make certain all guards are in place. Figure 13. Top Drive Shaft Figure 14. Bottom Drive Shaft M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Flooding the suction is recommended on installation. 10. Check the pump and drive rotation to verify the correct product flow at start-up. See “Pump Rotation” on page 13. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
2. When the pumphead is filled with product, stop the pump and allow the pump’s fluid components to thermally adjust to the product temperature for 15 minutes. 3. Re-start the pump. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Table 3. The bearings should be re-greased every 750 hours. Excessive grease may build up inside the gear case and should be cleaned out through the clean-out plugs shown in Figure 16, A. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Measure the clearance between the rotor tips as seen in Figure 17. The clearance should be equal on both sides. If contact is detected, rotors may require Figure 19. Rotor Inspection Points replacement. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
If evidence of gear teeth wear is present, replacement is recommended. If gear(s) are loose, check the shaft key and keyway, either may require replacement. Figure 21. Check for Bearing Movement Figure 20. Check for Gear Backlash M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
• Remove clean-out access plugs to clean out excess grease and water every time pump is greased. Failure to do this can greatly shorten bearing life. Figure 22, D. Figure 22. Annual Maintenance Checks M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
1. Start by removing the cover wing nuts using a soft mallet to loosen (Figure 23). During disassembly place all parts on a clean, protected surface with finished surfaces and seal faces facing up. Figure 25. Removing Rotor Jam Nuts M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
21. Next, remove the bolts (eight total) from hammer, tap the body loose from the gear case each seal gland and slide the gland toward the gear (Figure 28, B). Figure 28. ZP1 320 Pump Disassembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
(Figure 30). See Pump Assembly on page 37 to continue. Slotted (Ceramic/Stainless Steel) Figure 30. Single O-Ring Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
(Figure 32). See Pump Assembly on page 37 to continue. O-Rings Figure 32. Double O-Ring Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Make sure all seal faces are clean. See Pump Assembly on page 37 to continue. Align Align Figure 34. Single Mechanical Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
37 to continue. the drive pin on the shaft (Figure 36). Place the wave Align Align Figure 36. Double Mechanical Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
A). With the seal pushed against the shoulder, lock it page 37 to continue. in place by tighten the set screws. In this order install Push Seal Against ZP1 320 Shoulder Figure 38. ZP1 320 Single Mechanical Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
C). Inspect all seals for chipping, scratches or any other gaskets, and stationary seals from the shafts (Figure 40, evidence of cracks on the seal faces. Figure 40. ZP1 320 Double Mechanical Seal Disassembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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See Pump Assembly on page 37 to slide the seal glands, outer gaskets, stationary seals, continue. 1.19" Working Height Push Seal Against Shoulder Figure 41. ZP1 320 Double Mechanical Seal Assembly M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Oil Pulg (Fill) with the shafts. Using a straight edge, remove the Oil Plug (Drain) liquid gasket used to seal bearing retainer to the Sight Glass gear case. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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(Figure 48). Reference Table 6 Figure 46. Pressing Shafts from Gear Case for the required force (in tons) needed to press the bearings off the shafts. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
(Figure 49, Drawing 3). Bearing Spacer Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Front Bearing Check Seat with Shim Figure 49. Pressing Front Bearing onto Shaft M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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• Backface Clearance+C+A-D-B= Shim Thickness A. Body Width B. Depth of Rotor Bore C. Distance from gear case pads to bottom of front bearing pocket D. Distance from shaft shoulder to back of bearing race M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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(Figure 55). Once the silicone sealant is applied, Bearing install the bearing retainers and splash plates onto the gear case. Use .004" shim to properly center Figure 53. Bearing Retainer Clearance splash plates on shafts to avoid rubbing. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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To time the gears, align so that the single punch mark falls between the two punch marks on the opposite gear (Figure 57). Figure 57. Installing Gears with Correct Timing M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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60, 64, 130, 134 amount of oil using Table 3 on page 18. 220, 224 320, 323, 324 Silicone Seal Placement Oil Seal (Spring faces towards gears) Figure 60. Installing Gear Casing Back Cover M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
(Figure 62). See Table 8 for required torque values. Repeat with the second rotor. Figure 64. Tightening Cover Wing Nuts M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Notice INSTALL seal flushing before operation, failure to do so will result in seal damage. Seal Flushing Connection Figure 66. Installing Seal Gland and Flushing M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Section 4 Maintenance M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Maintenance Section 4 Table 9. ZP1 SERIES ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION DOWEL PIN, COVER, UPPER GEAR CASE COVER BOLT DOWEL PIN, COVER, LOWER GEAR CASE COVER WASHER BODY RETAINING SCREWS GEAR CASE COVER OIL SEAL ROTOR GEAR CASE COVER ROTOR JAM NUT...
3. Reinstall the rotors (45) back onto the pump shafts. 4. Reinstall and tighten the jam nuts (46). 5. Reinstall the cover O-ring (47). Clean or replace as necessary. 6. Reinstall pump cover and tighten the cover nuts. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Noisy During Operation Body and rotors are worn Increase speeds, replace rotors, or have the (slipping) pump remanufactured (page 49) Pressures are too high for pump Adjust system M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Water build up in gear case Check that all gear case plugs are in place Misalignment in system (piping or pump Check and modify system to eliminate drive) alignment issues M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
Ampco positive displacement new and remanufactured pumps. For additional support regarding ATEX certification, please contact the Engineering Department at Ampco Contact your local distributor or the factory Pumps Company, (414) 643-1852. (414) 643-1852 for more information. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Appendix Section 6 M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Section 6 Appendix M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Appendix Section 6 M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS OR LABOR COSTS) ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR SALE, USE OR INSTALLATION. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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Seller of the purchase price in U.S. dollars upon presentation by Seller of Seller’s certification and/or such other documents as shall be required by the letter of credit. All banking and other charges for such letter of credit shall be for the account of Purchaser. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
3. Used seals and motors are not returnable. 4. For any pumps and/or parts purchased over (1) year ago, credit will be determined on a case-by- case basis. M-002 Rev E 5.23 Ampco Pumps Company ZP1/ZP1+ Manual...
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