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  • Page 1 2021 Installation and Operations Manual: ELS Pumps...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click on hyperlinks below) INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………… IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ……………………………………… MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED………………………………… CHECKING THE WELL OR SUMP……………………………………………. DEVELOPING THE WELL ……………………………………………………... BUILDING THE FOUNDATION………………………………………………... Approximate weight of water-filled pump column UNLOADING THE PARTS ………………………………………………………………… 8 PREPARING THE PARTS FOR INSTALLATION ………………………………….

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual provides important Take care to follow the detailed information for installing and operating instructions in this manual. your Peerless vertical turbine pump. As Proper installation, operation, and you store, handle, and work with the maintenance of this pump will contribute various components, please keep in mind to maximum operating efficiency and that the pipes, shafts, enclosing tubes,...
  • Page 5 EPA/Air Quality officials Lubricants which can contaminate instructions. the water to be pumped or which are soluble in water must not be used in The pumps described in this manual these pumps. should not be installed in any manner except as specified herein, and must not Violation of these warnings will operated speeds,...

  • Page 6: Materials And Equipment Required

    MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED The materials and equipment necessary for installation will vary with the size of the pump and the type of the installation. The following list is offered as a guide only. Bulk Material  Pipe thread compound (sealant) ...

  • Page 7: Checking The Well Or Sump

    CHECKING THE WELL OR SUMP Before any attempt is made to If this test pipe can be lowered into install the pump, the well or sump the required depth, it may be assumed should be carefully checked to determine that the sump is suitable for the pump. that the casing is of the proper diameter, Do not install the pump in a well depth, and straightness.

  • Page 8: Building The Foundation

    BUILDING THE FOUNDATION It is strongly recommended that a drawing for weights of all pump substantial concrete foundation be built components. around the well or sump before the Table 1. Approximate Weight of pump is installed. The original pump Water-Filled Pump Column (lbs.) shaft alignment will last only as long as Nom.
  • Page 9 The pump must be installed on a Dimensions for the location and size of foundation rigid enough to support the the foundation bolts may be obtained entire weight of the pump plus the from the assembly drawing. weight of the fluid contained in it. It is recommended that a template Weight data for the pump is given in the be made for accurately locating the...
  • Page 10 In this case, the removed to start the pump installation. foundation bolts must align with the Peerless Pump does not recommend holes in the sole plate rather than those installation of the sole plate without the in the discharge head.

  • Page 11: Unloading The Parts

    UNLOADING THE PARTS For a relatively short pump, it may Parts which are provided with lifting be convenient to install the column and lugs, lifting ears, or eye bolts must be shaft sections directly from lifted by these points only. transporting vehicle.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Parts For Installation

    Lay the shaft sections across the the pump and cleaned periodically. parallel timbers previously placed on the Your Peerless Pump dealer will be glad ground. to advise you on the need for a suction strainer. Dirt, sand, etc. in the sump or Do not step or walk on the shafts.

  • Page 13: Preparation Of Shaft Sections

    Preparation of shaft sections: Before beginning the installation of Check all of the shaft sections in the shaft sections, inspect them for this manner. Do not use any shaft straightness: verify that they have not section that exceeds the limits given in been bent in shipping or handling.

  • Page 14: Preparation Of Tube Sections

    Any not proceed with installation; contact a flaws on the tube end faces must be Peerless Pump representative as there removed prior to assembly, to ensure may be special instructions for your proper mating of tube surfaces.
  • Page 15 Inspect bowl and/or lubricants bearings discharge manifold to determine if the tubing.Check the total length of the bypass ports are open or plugged. In pump bowl unit, suction pipe, and some cases, it may be necessary to strainer (if furnished) to see whether the unbolt the top bowl/discharge manifold hoist clearance is sufficient to handle from the bowl assembly and remove it...

  • Page 16: Installing The Bowl Unit

    Never attempt to handle or lift the bowl unit by the shaft protruding from the upper end. This could result in bending of the shaft. Figure 5. Typical ELS bowl 2005 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Rev 07-2021...
  • Page 17 Lower the bowl assembly until it Place over the top of the bowl unit a rests securely on the support beams (see specially made wood or metal apron that Fig. 6). covers the opening and fits closely around the impeller shaft. Wrap a clean rag tightly around the shaft, over the apron (see Fig.

  • Page 18: Installation Of Shaft, Enclosing Tube, And Column

    INSTALLATION OF SHAFT, ENCLOSING TUBE, AND COLUMN Preferred method: Head room permitting, lift the appropriate-length shaft into a vertical and plumb position. Check shaft threads for any foreign materials or damage, and clean threads with a wire brush and solvent as required. Shaft threads are left-hand, and must be clean and de-burred! Coat the shaft face and threads with...
  • Page 19 gaskets or O-rings are used between the flange joints, install the Figure 10. Hoisting column section. appropriate gasket/O-ring on the bowl flange. Figure 9. Making a tube joint. Lift the first column section (usually Fill the first five-foot section with tapered) over the shaft, and then lower it the same heavy-weight oil that was onto the top bowl/discharge manifold...

  • Page 20: Alternate Method (When Head Space Is Limited)

    Install shaft coupling to next shaft Continue installation of remaining section as directed above. Assemble the sections, filling each enclosing tube next two five-foot sections of enclosing section with turbine prior tube with a tube bearing connecting installation of the next section. them.
  • Page 21 Hoist the column section over the File smooth any burrs which may have pump. Take care not to let the column, been raised on the shaft section, and tube, or shaft sections drag or bump wipe off metal chips with a clean rag. against any object.
  • Page 22 diametrically opposite pairs until all are thread, screwing it on for one-half its uniformly snug but not fully tightened length. A fine wire inserted in the drilled yet. Raise the entire unit a few inches hole at the center of the coupling can be and remove the box clamp.

  • Page 23: Installation Of The Discharge Head

    INSTALLATION OF THE DISCHARGE HEAD With the pump and all the standard- The top tube section consists of length column shaft sections three distinct pieces of tubing coupled by installed in the well or sump, the next means of two shaft bearings. The lower step is to prepare the discharge head and tube is a standard 5′...
  • Page 24 Remove the upper piece of the top scrape the shaft. This could bend the tube assembly and cut off the necessary shaft and/or damage the shaft threads. amount of tube. Do this on a convenient Install eyebolts in two of the driver mounting holes on the top of the discharge head.
  • Page 25 Very large discharge heads that are too heavy to lift by the driver mounting holes may be lifted via slings through the hand holes, or by passing a bar through the hand holes (see Figs. 14 and 15). Figure 15. Lifting large discharge head using bar.

  • Page 26: Leveling The Pump

    After the discharge head is installed Never attempt to lift the pump by on the pump column, always use the means of eyebolts screwed into the lifting ears on the discharge head for driver mounting holes because the hoisting the pump. If the discharge head bolts are not strong enough to carry does not have lifting ears, pass the slings the weight of the entire pump.

  • Page 27: Grouting The Discharge Head/Sole Plate

    Never attempt align Reorient the level on the same discharge head using spirit surface, 90º from the original position. (carpenter’s) level. pump Again adjust the wedges or shims until a column does not hang freely in the 0.0005" level reading is reached, taking well, as might be the case when the care not to upset the levelness is the first well is drilled at a slight slant, leveling...

  • Page 28: Tensioning The Tube Nut

    TENSIONING THE TUBE NUT The enclosing tube sags slightly Weights-per-foot for each tube size from its own weight as it is installed, and are given in Table 2. Multiply by the must be pulled tight (tensioned) to make total length of tube to determine the total it straight.
  • Page 29 With the tube nut installed manually If a dynamometer scale is not but not tightened, screw the special available, the tube can be tensioned by fitting onto the top of the tube to its full wrenching the tube nut. This engagement.

  • Page 30: Installing The Vertical Hollow Shaft (Vhs) Motor

    INSTALLING THE VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT (VHS) MOTOR On pumps with two- piece top shafts, the top shaft should not be installed yet. The head shaft threads and face should be checked for any nicks or burrs. If any are found, correct them with the use of a mill file.
  • Page 31 Prior to removing the top drive At this time, engage the motor coupling hub from the motor rotor, be mounting bolts in the tapped holes of the sure to scribe a line with a marking pen discharge head. This will help align the (match mark) on the drive hub location motor register to the discharge register.
  • Page 32 Check the threads and faces of the Mark where the shaft is leaning bottom of the top shaft for any nicks or toward the motor hollow shaft, lift up on burrs, and correct as required. Wire the pump shaft, and rotate it 180°. If the brush and clean the threads with solvent.
  • Page 33 Motors having spring-loaded the pump. If the pump should rotate spherical roller bearings must not be wrong direction, serious allowed to run at normal speed damage to the pump and motor and without load. When checking grave injury to nearby personnel direction of rotating, do not hold the could result.

  • Page 34: Installation Of Lubrication System

    Figure 20. Automatic oiler. INSTALLATION OF LUBRICATION SYSTEM The oil reservoir may be integral rating of the solenoid valve is shown on with the discharge head or it may be a the nameplate. Do not use any other separate tank. Inspect the inside of the voltage.
  • Page 35 into the oil system. Maintain the oil level in the reservoir at least one-quarter full. 2005 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Rev 07-2021...

  • Page 36: Recommended Lubricants

    RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS The products listed in the following tables are recommended for the applications noted. Other lubricants, not listed but of equal quality, may also be used. Table 3a GREASES FOR LUBRICATION OF LINESHAFT BEARINGS, SUCTION MANIFOLD BEARINGS AND SHAFT PACKINGS 3600 RPM MAXIMUM -20 degree to +120 degrees Fahrenheit MANUFACTURER...
  • Page 37 Table 3b TURBINE OILS FOR LUBRICATION OF LINESHAFT BEARINGS, SUCTION MANIFOLD BEARINGS, AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS 3600 RPM MAXIMUM PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F. TEMPERATURES ABOVE 32 F. American Oil Co. Rykon Industrial Oil No. 11 Rykon Industrial Oil No. 31 Atlantic Richfield Corp.
  • Page 38 TABLE 3d FOOD GRADE (H-1 RATED) OILS FOR LUBRICATION OF LINESHAFT BEARINGS, SUCTION MANIFOLD BEARINGS, AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS 3600 RPM MAXIMUM MANUFACTURER PRODUCT Husk-Itt Corporation Huskey 15 A 14 Royal 400 FG Table 3e SEALANTS FOR USE ON LOW PRESSURE FLANGED JOINTS AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS MANUFACTURER PRODUCT...

  • Page 39: Impeller Clearance Adjustment

    IMPELLER CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT Lock out the electrical power be encountered (shaft would not freely source before working on the pump. spin). With the top drive coupling securely Install the brass adjusting nut on the fastened to the motor rotor, check the gib top shaft and screw down until it makes key fit to the top shaft keyway.
  • Page 40 A pump operating in a new well or Install the adjusting nut retaining sump should be run with its impellers in bolts and tighten. the mid-position, which is approximately Replace the motor canopy prior to 3/16 inch above the lateral bowl wear putting the pump in operation.
  • Page 41 Table 4. Most Efficient Bearing and Impeller Clearances All current vertical turbine pump models are represented, and some obsolete models are also shown. B = DISTANCE FROM BOTTOM OF IMPELLER TO END OF SHAFT (SUCTION CASE) C = DISTANCE FROM BOTTOM OF IMPELLER TO END OF SHAFT (SUCTION BELL) D = DIAMETRAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN SHAFT AND BEARINGS E = DIAMETRAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN IMPELLER SKIRT AND BOWL SIDE SEAL (Dimensional references only;...
  • Page 42 Size Model Shaft Best Dia. (max.) (min.) (max.) (min.) Lateral 1.94 8.06 8.06 0.009 0.008 0.017 0.013 0.063 (w/o ring) 1.94 9.88 7.50 0.010 0.007 0.016 0.010 0.125 1.50 Keyed Keyed 0.007 0.006 0.015 MFAH 1.50 Keyed Keyed 0.007 0.006 0.015 1.50 Keyed...
  • Page 43 3.44 Keyed Keyed 0.013 0.010 0.036 Size Model Shaft Best Dia. (max.) (min.) (max.) (min.) Lateral 2.44 Keyed Keyed 0.013 0.010 MIDDLE 3.94 Keyed Keyed 0.016 0.012 0.028 0.019 0.125 HHOH 3.94 Keyed Keyed 0.016 0.012 0.047 3.94 Keyed Keyed 0.014 0.012 0.025...

  • Page 44: Starting The Pump

    STARTING THE PUMP Before attempting to start the pump, For pumps in which the enclosing check the water level in the well or sump tube was tensioned by wrenching the to be sure that the first impeller of the tube nut, check for leakage at the tube pump is submerged.

  • Page 45: Long-Term Storage Of Vertical Pumps

    LONG-TERM STORAGE OF VERTICAL PUMPS Storage: Preservation/packaging: Store the equipment in as protected 1. Coat exposed/extended section of an area as is available. If the pump is impeller shaft, shaft coupling, not designed for water flush to the column pipe coupling (or flange) and bearings, before placing the pump in all exposed machine surfaces that are service, remove the suction manifold.
  • Page 46 Materials of construction, specifications, dimensions, design features, and application information, where shown in this manual, are subject to change and/or modification without notice by Peerless Pump at their option. WARRANTY: New equipment manufactured by Seller is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of shipment;...

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