Viking pump 123A Series Technical & Service Manual

Viking pump 123A Series Technical & Service Manual

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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL: INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Model Number Chart ..................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................1
Safety Information & Instructions ...............................................2
Special Information ....................................................................3
Rotation ..................................................................................3
Circulation Lines .....................................................................3
Jacketed Ports ........................................................................3
Pressure Relief Valves ...........................................................3
Mechanical Seals ...................................................................3
Maintenance ...............................................................................3
Lubrication ..............................................................................3
Packing Adjustment ................................................................3
Cleaning Pump .......................................................................3
Storage ...................................................................................3
Suggested Repair Tools .........................................................3
Removal: Cartridge Mechanical Seal ........................................7
Installation: Cartridge Mechanical Seal .....................................7
Removal: Component Mechanical Seal ....................................8
Installation: Component Mechanical Seal .................................8
Removal: Packing ......................................................................9
Installation: Packing ...................................................................9
Pump Disassembly ....................................................................9
Pump Assembly .......................................................................10
Thrust Bearing Adjustment ...................................................... 11
Installation: Carbon Graphite Bushings ...................................12
Pressure Relief Valve Instructions ...........................................12
Disassembly .........................................................................13
Assembly ..............................................................................13
Pressure Adjustment ............................................................13
Important Ordering Information ............................................13
......................................................13
General Installation Notes ........................................................13
Foundation ...............................................................................15
Component & Unit Lifting Features .........................................15
Alignment .................................................................................16
Piping .......................................................................................17
Start Up ....................................................................................18
Troubleshooting .......................................................................18
Vacuum Gauge - Suction Port .............................................18
Pressure Gauge - Discharge Port ........................................19
Rapid Wear .............................................................................20
Preventative Maintenance .......................................................20
Do's & Don'ts ...........................................................................21
Installation ............................................................................21
Operation ..............................................................................21
Maintenance .........................................................................21
ESB-515 ...................................................................................22
Lubrication of Viking Pumps .................................................22
Lubrication of Viking Reducers ............................................22
UNIVERSAL PRODUCT LINE: STEEL EXTERNALS
123A SERIES™, 4123A SERIES™, 223A SERIES™,
4223A SERIES™, 323A SERIES™, 4323A SERIES™
SIZES: H, HL, K, KK, LQ, LL, LS, Q, QS, N, R, RS
© 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA

MODEL NUMBER CHART

NON-JACKETED
Packed
Mech. Seal
H123A
H4123A
HL123A
HL4123A
K123A
K4123A
KK123A
KK4123A
LQ123A
LQ4123A
LL123A
LL4123A
LS123A
LS4123A
Q123A
Q4123A
QS123A
QS4123A
N323A
N4323A
R323A
R4323A
RS323A
RS4323A

INTRODUCTION

The illustrations used in this manual are for identification
purposes only and cannot be used for ordering parts.
Obtain a parts list from your Viking Pump
Always give a complete name of part, part number and
material with the model number and serial number of pump
when ordering repair parts. The unmounted pump or pump
unit model number and serial number are on the nameplate.
This manual only applies to the pump models specified in the
"Model Number Chart" on page 1. Pump specifications and
recommendations are listed in the Catalog Sections, which
are available at vikingpump.com.
FIGURE 1: H, HL SIZES
FIGURE 3: Q, QS SIZES
TSM
1300
Page
1 of 22
Issue
D
JACKETED
Packed
Mech. Seal
H223A
H4223A
HL223A
HL4223A
K223A
K4223A
KK223A
KK4223A
LQ223A
LQ4223A
LL223A
LL4223A
LS223A
LS4223A
Q223A
Q4223A
QS223A
QS4223A
N323A
N4323A
R323A
R4323A
RS323A
RS4323A
representative.
®
FIGURE 2: K, KK,
LQ, LL, LS SIZES
FIGURE 4: N, R,
RS SIZES

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Summary of Contents for Viking pump 123A Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FIGURE 3: Q, QS SIZES Do’s & Don’ts ................21 RS SIZES Installation ................21 Operation ................21 Maintenance .................21 ESB-515 ...................22 Lubrication of Viking Pumps ..........22 Lubrication of Viking Reducers ..........22 Lubrication of Viking Associative Equipment .......22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 2: Safety Information & Instructions

    BEFORE operating the pump, be sure that: information, refer to Appendix, General Installation Notes, • It is clean and free from debris. item 5 on Pressure Protection or contact your Viking Pump ® representative for Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-31. • All valves in the suction and discharge pipelines are fully opened.
  • Page 3: Special Information

    1. Soft headed hammer 2. Allen wrenches (some mechanical seals and set collars) 3. Packing hooks, flexible (packed pumps) Relief Valve Adjusting Screw Cap TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 3 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 4 Contact your Authorized Viking Pump stocking distributor for available seal and rebuild kits ® FIGURE 6: EXPLODED VIEW (H, HL, K, KK, LQ, LL, LS SIZES) — 123A SERIES™, 4123A SERIES™, 223A SERIES™, 4223A SERIES™ NOTE: IMAGE IS REPRESENTATIVE ONLY Item Name Of Part...
  • Page 5 Contact your Authorized Viking Pump stocking distributor for available seal and rebuild kits ® FIGURE 7: EXPLODED VIEW (Q, QS SIZES) — 123A SERIES™, 4123A SERIES™, 223A SERIES™, 4223A SERIES™ NOTE: IMAGE IS REPRESENTATIVE ONLY Item Name Of Part Item...
  • Page 6 Casing Internal Relief Valve Packing Retaining Washer Nut for Flanges Capscrew for Relief Valve Seal Plate Stud for Flanges Cover Plate TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 6 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 7: Removal: Cartridge Mechanical Seal

    P-80 or equivalent before assembly. ® P-80 is a registered trademark of International Products Corporation ® TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 7 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 8: Removal: Component Mechanical Seal

    Coat rotor shaft, tapered installation sleeve and inner diameter of mechanical seal with P-80® or equivalent before assembly. P-80 is a registered trademark of International Products Corporation ® TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 8 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 9: Removal: Packing

    Make sure bearings are clean, then lubricate with light oil and check for roughness. Roughness can be determined by turning outer race by hand. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 9 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 10: Pump Assembly

    See "Figure 12" on page 10 or "Figure 13" on page 10. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 10 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 11: Thrust Bearing Adjustment

    4. Tighten setscrews in the outer face of the bearing housing. 5. Rotate the rotor shaft by hand to make sure it turns freely. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 11 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 12: Installation: Carbon Graphite Bushings

    NOTE: Bronze and hardened cast iron bushings can be pressed into the mating part. Use steps 1 and 2 above. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 12 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 13: Disassembly

    When ordering springs, be sure to give pressure setting desired. FIGURE A2 Left-Hand Right-Hand Pump Pump TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 13 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 14 (e). When the force exerted by the liquid under the poppet exceeds that exerted by the spring, the poppet lifts and liquid starts to flow through the valve. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 14 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 15: Foundation

    The slings can slide, allowing the unit to tip and/or fall. Improper lifts can result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 15 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 16: Alignment

    Straightedge FIGURE A12: REDUCER DRIVE When sheaves are properly aligned, all points A, B, C, D will touch string or straightedge. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 16 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 17: Piping

    Keep Long Horizontal “Springing” or “drawing” the piping up to the pump will Line Below Liquid Level TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 17 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 18: Start Up

    Liquid is too viscous to flow through the piping. it cool and lubricated. c. Lift is too high. 11. Do not use the Viking pump to flush, pressure test or d. Line is too small. prove the system with water. Either remove the pump or run piping around it while flushing or testing.
  • Page 19: Pressure Gauge - Discharge Port

    See Rapid Wear Table. 4. Pump is worn out. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 19 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 20: Rapid Wear

    TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 20 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 21: Do's & Don'ts

    Operation under either of these conditions may result in a heat build-up in the pump, which could cause hazardous conditions or happenings. TSM 1300 | Issue D | Page 21 of 22 © 2022 Viking Pump, Inc. • Cedar Falls, IA...
  • Page 22: Esb-515

    EP 0, 1, 2 (www.vikingpump.com/warranty#information). complete Guard Seals copy of the warranty may also be obtained by contacting Grease used for Misty Ultra High Viking through regular mail at Viking Pump, Inc., 406 State High Temperature O-Pro Cartridge Temp Superfilm ® Grease Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, USA.

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