Vertical Turbine Pump

Final Data
Installation, Operation
& Maintenance Manual

M8HC-11 Stage Product Recovery Pump PRP-1

Manufactured for

Hidrostal S. A.
Purchase Order No. NR. 2009002607
Project

LPG Loading Pumps Lima, Peru, S.A.

Specification No. INSP-019-09-HD-Y-001
Manufactured by

National Pump Co., LLC

7706 N. 71st Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85303
Factory Customer Order Number

823050
ENG-012.0

Final Data
Installation, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
INDEX OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Equipment General Description
Description

Document

General Description
Quoted Performance Curve

ENG-014
823050A-PCURVE

Section 2 NPC Engineering Drawings

Description

Document

Equipment General Arrangement Drawing

Bowl Assembly Sectional
Discharge Head Sectional
Reservoir Plumbing Diagram
Certified BOM and Recommended Spare Parts
Tagging Form

823050AGA
823050ABWSEC
823050AHDSEC
823050ARPD
ENG-017
ENG-006

Section 3 Sub-Vendor Equipment Data

Description

Document

Driver General Electric (GE)

Mechanical Seal John Crane
Seal Reservoir Assy. John Crane Lemco
AFS Coupling

82305A
HSP-1039220-1
LP52-47201-001
82305j

Section 4 Test Reports and Certificates

Description

Document

Bowl Performance Test Report

TST09-295B-1028
TST09-296A-1029
TST09-297A-1029
82305Q-HT
82305F-HT

Hydrostatic Test Report Fabrication

Hydrostatic Test Report Seal Reservoir

Section 5 Instruction, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Description

Document

General IO&M and Parts List

Driver GE Instruction Manual

VTP-IOM
GEK-95351

Section 6 Supplementary Documents

Description

Document

Barrel Setting Procedure

PRO-F01.0

ENG-013.0

SECTION 1
EQUIPMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ENG-015.0

EQUIPMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NPC Shop Order Number 823050

Item A -

Serial Number/s 823050A-1, -2, & -3 ;

Customer Tag Number/s A18, A19, & A20

Vertical Turbine Pump Model M8HC-11 stage complete with dual keyed ductile iron
impellers w/wear rings, carbon graphite bearings, bowl wear rings, 316 SS
fasteners, and 416 SS shaft.
Fabricated type T discharge head with John Crane mechanical seal and 3 gallon
reservoir w/block and bleed valve, pressure gauge, and pressure switch. Flush
plans 13 and 52 in stainless steel tubing. Type CPAT flanged coupling.
Fabricated column with stainless steel bearing retainer, carbon graphite bearing,
416 SS shafting, and 316 SS fasteners.
25 HP, 1800 rpm GE electric motor driver with VSS and TEFC enclosure.

ENG-014.0

823050A-PCURVE

PUMP DATA SHEET

Company: Vopak Del Peru

National Pump Company

Tag Nos. B-18/B19/B-20

Name: LPG Truck Loading Pumps

Date: 03/19/09

Pump:

Search Criteria:

Size: M8HC (11 stages)

Flow: 300 US gpm

Type: VERT.TURBINE
Synch speed: 1800 rpm

Speed: 1760 rpm

Dia: 6.435 in

Curve: CVM8H4P6CY

Impeller:

Specific Speeds:

Ns: 5838
Nss: 6445

Dimensions:

Suction: 6 in
Discharge: 6 in

Head: 370 ft

Fluid:
LPG
SG: 0.56
Viscosity: 0.22 cP

Temperature: 77 F
Vapor pressure: 76.5 psi a
Atm pressure: 14.7 psi a

NPSHa: --- ft
Motor:
Standard: NEMA
Enclosure: TEFC

Size: 25 hp
Speed: 1800
Frame: 284T
Sizing criteria: Max Power on Design Curve

Pump Limits:
Temperature: 180 F
Pressure: 415 psi g
Sphere size: 0.34 in

Power: --- hp
Eye area: 8.84 in

---- Data Point ---Flow: 300 US gpm

500 6.688" 28
6.435"

Head: 370 ft
Power: 19.6 hp
NPSHr: 7.02 ft
-- Design Curve --

Head - ft

Eff: 80%

70

75

400

80

81

81

80

6"
300

75
70

200

Shutoff Head: 444 ft

BEP: 81% eff

@ 354 US gpm
NOL Pwr: 20.8 hp
@ 405 US gpm

20
10
0

40

-- Max Curve --

20

Max Pwr: 24.1 hp

@ 470 US gpm

US gpm

80

160

240

320

400

480

Power - hp

Min Flow: 70.7 US gpm

100

NPSHr - ft

Shutoff dP: 107 psi

560

Performance Evaluation:
Flow
US gpm

PUMP-FLO 2004d

Speed
rpm

Head
ft

Pump
%eff

Power
hp

NPSHr
ft

360

1760

331

81

20.8

8.07

300

1760

370

80

19.6

7.02

240

1760

395

75

17.9

6.31

180

1760

410

64

15.7

5.76

120

1760

421

47

13.5

5.38

Selected from catalog: 60CY032107 Vers: 60cy0725

SECTION 2
NPC ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

ENG-015.0

CERTIFIED BILL OF MATERIAL

7706 N. 71 st. Avenue Glendale, AZ 85303
Customer:
P.O. No.:
NPC Order Item:
Item Qty/s:

Hidrostal
2009002607
823050
3

Printed: November 20, 2009

M8HC-11 Stage Vertical Turbine Pump

Customer Tag No. B18, B19, & B20
Pump Serial No. 823050A-1, 823050A-2, & 823050A-3

Project: LPG Loading Pump (Lima, Peru)

Certified By/Date: Gary J. Brooks
Seq.

Stock code

Qty per Unit

16 Nov. 2009

U/m

Description

823050ADH

1.00

EA

823050ASRMB

1.00

EA

SEAL RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET

EXP0198000130

4.00

EA

HHCS, 3/8"-16 x 1.75" LONG

823050A-J01

1.00

EA

AFS COUPLING, CPAT TYPE, SIZE 1125

823050A-F01

1.00

EA

MECHANICAL SEAL, 1.25" SHAFT

823050A-F02

1.00

EA

3 GALLON RESERVOIR

EXP0198000326

4.00

EA

HHCS, 1/2"-13 x 1" LONG

EXP0198000326

2.00

EA

HHCS, 1/2"-13 x 1" LONG

EXP0148002120

2.00

EA

HEX NUT, 1/2"-13

10

823050AMSR

1.00

EA

MECHANICAL SEAL RETAINER, 1.25" SHAFT

11

823050ASTUD

4.00

EA

THREADED STUD, 1/2"-13 x 6.50" LONG

12

823050A-K04

4.00

EA

NUT, 1/2"-13

Recommended Spare Parts

Start Up
1 Year
2 Year

FAB DISCH HEAD, TYPE 'NTF', 6" x 4"

13

EXP0158000670

1.00

EA

O-RING, 0.139 x 4.484 ID, #246

14

823050A-H03

1.00

EA

BEARING, 1.25 x 1.75 x 5.00 LONG

15

EXP0168000080

1.00

EA

PIPE PLUG, 1/4" NPT

16

EXP0168000160

1.00

EA

PIPE PLUG, 1/2" NPT

17

EXP0148005050

1.00

EA

NAME PLATE NPC DIS HEAD

18

EXP0198005520

4.00

EA

DRIVE SCREWS #6 X 3/8" LG

19

TUB-1/2 SS

180.00

IN

TUBE, 1/2"

20

1/2NPTMX1/2STR-SS

4.00

EA

FITTING, 1/2" NPT MALE x 1/2" TUBE, STRAIGHT

21

1/2NPTMX1/290-SS

2.00

EA

FITTING, 1/2" NPT MALE x 1/2" TUBE, 90 DEG

22

823050ACFT

1.00

EA

COLUMN, FLANGED, 4" x 38.75" LONG

23

823050A-P01

1.00

EA

BEARING RETAINER, 4" x 1.75

24

823050A-XX1

1.00

EA

BRG. 1.25 x 1.375 x 2.75 LONG

25

EXP0198000710-SS

8.00

EA

HHCS, 5/8-11 x 2" LONG

26

00S0300009

177.00

IN

SHAFT 1.25" RAW 416

27

08M100-011

11.00

EA

INT.BOWL-M8 M/C

28

823050A-H01

11.00

EA

BRG. 1.25 X 1.75 X 2.50

11

29

823050AWRB

11.00

EA

WEAR RING, BOWL

11

30

EXP0198005540

33.00

EA

SPRING PIN 1/8" DIA x 0.30"

31

823050AIM

11.00

EA

IMP-M8 HC-6.688 M/C

32

823050AITC

11.00

EA

THRUST RING (COLLAR)

33

823050A-U01

66.00

EA

SHCS, 1/4"-20UNC x 1/2" LONG

34

823050A-XX2

1.38

IN

KEY, 0.25" SQUARE x 1.375" LONG

35

08M500-010

1.00

EA

SUC.BELL-M8 M/C

36

823050A-H02

1.00

EA

BRG. 1.25 X 1.75 X 4.00

37

EXP0198000130-SS

96.00

EA

3/8-16 X 1-1/4" LG HHCS

38

EXP0148005010

1.00

EA

NAME PLATE BOWL ASSY

39

EXP0198005520

4.00

EA

DRIVE SCREWS #6 X 3/8" LG

40

823050ASBR

1.00

EA

SUCTION BARREL, 10" x 11' LONG

41

823050A-M01

1.00

EA

O-RING, 0.139 x 11.984" ID (#278)

42

823050ASTUD-2

16.00

EA

THREADED STUD, 1"-8 x 4.25" LONG

43

823050A-R02

16.00

EA

HEX NUT, 1"-8

(DWG: 823050ABS)

33

(8 VANES)

44
45
46

Notes: Not all items are illustrated on the sectional drawing/s

The recommended spare parts listed are for the minimum required parts for start-up, one-year and two-year service periods.
Please consult the factory for current pricing.
ENG-017.0

National Pump Company, LLC 7706

North 71st Avenue - Glendale, AZ - 85303 623-979-3560
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TAGGING FORM
823050
SALES ORDER NUMBER

CUSTOMER NAME:

PUMP MODEL:

HIDROSTAL
M8HC 11 STAGE

823050A-1
TYPE 'NFT' 6"-300# x 4"-300#
M8HC

11
370'

300

19.6

412

1760

275

180
2009002607
B-18

823050A-1
M8
HC

ENG-006 rev 0

11
6.688

TAGGING FORM
823050
SALES ORDER NUMBER

CUSTOMER NAME:

PUMP MODEL:

HIDROSTAL
M8HC 11 STAGE

823050A-2
TYPE 'NFT' 6"-300# x 4"-300#
M8HC

11
370'

300

19.6

412

1760

275

180
2009002607
B-19

823050A-2
M8
HC

ENG-006 rev 0

11
6.688

TAGGING FORM
823050
SALES ORDER NUMBER

CUSTOMER NAME:

PUMP MODEL:

HIDROSTAL
M8HC 11 STAGE

823050A-3
TYPE 'NFT' 6"-300# x 4"-300#
M8HC

11
370'

300

19.6

412

1760

275

180
2009002607
B-20

823050A-3
M8
HC

ENG-006 rev 0

11
6.688

SECTION 3
SUB-VENDOR EQUIPMENT DATA

ENG-015.0

DOCUMENT No.: 82305A

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Technical Data Center
PO Box 2204
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2204

Customer:

NATIONAL PUMP COMP.

7706 NORTH 71ST AVENUE
GLENDALE, AZ 85303

DataPack Document, Version: v09081002.01

Inside Sales Representative:

Inside Sales Rep Phone:
Model Number:
Sales Order No:
Order Line No:
Instruction Manual:
Connection Diagram:

MS. JOAN. J GOODSON

800-235-0569 1
5KS284SAE6423
5200004843
2.1
GEK-95351
GEM2034E-FIG7

Accessory Connection Diagrams

Bearing Thermocouple: None
RTD: None
Thermostat: None
Bearing RTD: None
Revision History
Version
v09081002.01

Date
10/06/2009

Heater:
Thermistor:
Winding Thermocouple:

260-439-2000
82305A

4002B5828PNP5210

None
None
None

Comments
D5K NOTE ADDED THAT CLASS I\DIVISION II PER CUSTOMER REQUEST

Distribution Information
Quantity Recipient
1
maurices@natlpump.com
MAURICES@NATLPUMP.COM
E-Mail Distribution
1

Alternate Phone:
Customer Order: No:
Customer Item No:
Customer Part No:
Outline Drawing:

Quantity
1

Recipient
richard.meno@ge.com
RICHARD.MENO@GE.COM
E-Mail Distribution

joann.goodson@ge.com
JOANN.GOODSON@GE.COM
E-Mail Distribution

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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Technical Data Center
PO Box 2204
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2204

Customer:

NATIONAL PUMP COMP.

7706 NORTH 71ST AVENUE
GLENDALE, AZ 85303

DataPack Document, Version: v09081002.01

Customer Order / Item:
Customer Part:
MODEL NUMBER:
Outline Drawing:
Connection Diagram:
Instruction Book:
Design Code:
Type:
Frame:
Phases:
Poles:
Output Power:
RPM:
Voltage:
Hertz:
Amps - FL:
Service Factor:
Alt Service Factor:

82305A

Sales Order No:

None
5KS284SAE6423
4002B5828PNP5210
GEM2034E-FIG7
GEK-95351
28BD1001A
KS
L284VP10
3
4
25HP 18.6KW
1775
460
60
29.1
1.15
1.00

Order Line No:

Estimated Weight:
Time Rating:
Enclosure:
Encl Construction:
Ambient Max(C):
Insulation Class:
NEMA Design:
Nominal Efficiency:
Guaranteed Efficiency:
3/4 Load Efficiency:
KVA Code:
Max KVAR:
Power Factor:
Bearing - DE:
Bearing - ODE:

5200004843
2.1
460 Lbs
CONT
TEFC
TE
40
F
B
93.6
93
94.1
G
7.0
86.0
7310
6310-2ZC3

Enclosure is Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

Stamped Nameplate Notes:

SEVERE DUTY
VIBRATION LIMIT - .0015 INCH DISPLACEMENT
STAMP AUX NP "MAXIMUM EXPOSED INTERNAL AND
EXTERNAL SURFACE TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED
215C UNDER USUAL SERVICE CONDITIONS AT 1.15SF"
Additional Information:
4P - VP EXTN
C/BOX 137 CU IN-1.50 NPT
RCF 5000 CPM, STATIC DEFLECTION .0014 INCHES &
CENTER OF GRAVITY 12.00 INCHES
SOLID SHAFT HIGH THRUST
CLASS I/ DIVISION II - NON UL LISTED MOTOR

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Diagrams for Model: 5KS284SAE6423

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Connection Diagram
GEM2034E-FIG7

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Model Number: 5KS284SAE6423 / Version: v09081002.01

1st Winding 1st Connection

Performance Characteristics
LOAD %
% EFF
% PF
AMPS

125.0
92.55
86.87
36.38

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

115.0
92.96
86.68
33.40

100.0
93.60
86.00
29.10

75.0
94.06
82.80
22.53

Design: 28BD1001A
50.0
93.96
74.72
16.66

25.0
91.52
53.39
11.97

0.0
0.00
4.63
9.70

73.87
166.33
245.56
TORQ(FL)#FT
TORQ(LR)%FL
TORQ(BD)%FL
174.81
0.39
AMPS(LR)
PF AT START
This motor is capable of two cold or one hot start with a maximum connected load inertia of 796.0 Lb-Ft Sq (33.5 KgMeter Sq) at 100% voltage, where the load torque varies with the square of the speed. Acceleration time with maximum
inertia and the above load type is 57 seconds. Safe stall time at 100% voltage is 96 seconds cold, 80 hot. Rotor inertia is
4.92 Lb-Ft Sq (0.207 Kg-Meter Sq).
Open Circuit A-C: 0.613
Short Circuit D-C: 0.015
Short Circuit A-C: 0.028
X/R Ratio: 5.826

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Model Number: 5KS284SAE6423 / Version: v09081002.01

Certified Print

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ITEM

DRAWING No.
HSP-1039220-1

REVISION:
A ORIGINAL ISSUE

ISSUE

"FI"

VERTICAL INSTALLATION

"D"
"BI"

TOP

4.600

0.125 INST.REF.
1/2 NPT "FI" 1X
API PLAN 13

4.100
"V"
"BO"

3.850

22.5

1 H 2001 117 1903

2 0000 226 9549
3 C48 2000 001 8270
4 0000 226 9549
5 A9 2000 032 0550
6 0893
7 A9 2000 013 0550
8 A9 1875 068 0550
9 1125 2005 000 0550
10 D 1500 758 1903
11 0000 227 9549
12 C48 1750 001 8270
13 0000 224 9549
14 A9 1750 705 0550
15 0707
16 A9 1750 053 0550
17 A9 1812 022 0550
18 1125 2005 000 0550
19 H 2000 3735 0550
20 0000 218 9549
21 H 1750 3927 0550
22 0000 245 9549
23 2125 2020 000 0550
24 H 1500 3147 9398
25 H 0000 228 0570
26 2225 2008 000 0550
27 H 1250 842 0550
28 1731 2408 000 0236
29 D 0501 039 0550
30 D 0001 536 0550
31
32
33
34
35

5.725 TO COLLAR

C.C.W.
ROTATION

1/2 NPT "FO" 1X

API PLAN 13

3.750
2.250

"FO"

1/2
API
1/2
API

1.312
GLAND END VIEW
SCALE:NONE

0.380
29

30

NPT "BI" 1X
PLAN 52
NPT "BO" 1X
PLAN "52"

3/8 NPT "V" 1X &

"D" 1X

23

O 9/16 HOLES
22

4X 90 C.C.
ON A 5.875 D.B.C.
26

SPARES

MATERIAL

MATING RING
O-RING
PRIMARY RING
O-RING
RETAINER
SPRING
DISC
SNAP RING
SET SCREW
MATING RING
O-RING
PRIMARY RING
O-RING
RETAINER ASS'Y
SPRING
DISC
SNAP RING
SET SCREW
SLEEVE
O-RING
GLAND PLATE
O-RING
CAP SCREW
GLAND PLATE ASS'Y
SPACER
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW
DRIVE COLLAR
SET SCREW
1/2 NPT PLUG
3/8 NPT PLUG

QTY

SILICON CARBIDE
FLUOROELASTOMER
CARBON
FLUOROELASTOMER
316 S.S.
HAST. C
316 S.S.
316 S.S.
316 S.S.
SILICON CARBIDE
FLUOROELASTOMER
CARBON
FLUOROELASTOMER
316 S.S.
HAST. C
316 S.S.
316 S.S.
316 S.S.
316 S.S.
FLUOROELASTOMER
316 S.S.
FLUOROELASTOMER
316 S.S.
316 S.S./ CARBON

1
1
1
1
1
12
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
SINTERED 316L S.S. 3
316 S.S.
3
316 S.S.
1
ALLOY STEEL
12
316 S.S.
4
316 S.S.
2

X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

7.000
GLAND
O.D.

25

DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT

27

3.500 D.
+.002
-.000
BORE

BILL OF MATERIALS NUMBER

20 6 7 4 8 3

18 151613 17 12

1 2 21 14

3.250 D.

10

1.750 W.H.
1.750 W.H.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY
THAT THE SEAL ON

1124 19

SEAL HD.
MTG.RG.
ASS'Y

28
1.250 D.
+.000
-.002
SHAFT

0.438

0.562
6.568

UNIT BY:

CUSTOMER:

EQUIPMENT TYPE:

P.O.NO.

NATIONAL PUMP

COMPRESSOR

PLAN 52

PS

P1

NUMBER

NATIONAL PUMP
82305F

AGITATOR

END USER:

OTHER

LOCATION:

VOPAK DEL PERU

PERU

MODEL / SIZE

REQ.NO.

SERIAL NO.

INSTALLED AT:

B-18, B19 & B20

82305A-1,-2,-3

10/14/09

ITEMS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

EQUIPMENT REFERENCE

X PUMP

7.037 CARTRIDGE LENGTH

P.O. 82305F
WILL BE AS SHOWN ON
THIS DRAWING

M179136

COMPLETE

MTG.RG.ASS'Y NO.

DATE

A48-2000-001
A48-1750-025

SEAL ASS'Y NO.

SEAL DATA

Tostado, M.

PLAN 13

A.P.I.PLAN

MATERIAL CODE:

A.P.I.CODE

X P147 1 X D81 H 316/HC

X P147 1 X D81 H 316/HC

13/52

L1

C2A2A1352 (B T T F N)

13. SPACER (ITEM NO. 25) IS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF

THE SEAL. AFTER GLAND PLATE, BEARING, SHAFT AND
IN PLACE, TIGHTEN ALL SET SCREW IN LOCK COLLAR.
STARTUP, ROTATE SPACERS CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS
WITH CAP SCREWS PROVIDED.

PROPERLY
SEAL ARE
PRIOR TO
AND LOCK

LOCATING
LOCKED
UNIT
IN PLACE

14. TO AVOID MOVEMENT OF THE SLEEVE IN RELATION TO SHAFT,

SPOTFACE SHAFT UNDER TWO SET SCREWS ON THE OUTER ROW MINIMUM 180
APART.
15. GLAND MUST BE IN CONTACT WITH HOUSING,DO NOT OVERSTRESS.

SERVICE DATA

FLUID

BARRIER FLUID

PROPANE

SEAL PRESSURE

SUCT.PRESS.

VISC.AT P.T.

TEMPERATURE

DISCH.PRESS.

V.P.AT P.T.

SHAFT SPEED

SP.GR.

158 PSIG

RECIRCULATION FROM SEAL CHAMBER

THROUGH ORIFICE (AS REQUIRED)
TO SUCTION.
ORIFICE SIZE
FLOW RATE

1/8 MIN.
* 2 GPM

EXTERNALLY SOURCED BUFFER FLUID

SUPPLIED TO OUTER SEAL, VENTED
TO ATMOSPHERE. CIRCULATION BY
INTERNAL PUMPING RING. PROCESS
PRESSURE GREATER THAN BUFFER FLUID.
* : OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

77 F

158 PSIG

1800 RPM

0.56

DRAWN

PROJ# 2978-US71
REF.# HSP-1033406-1

B.A.

823050AMSST(BY NATIONAL)

FILE REFERENCE

CAT

LAO 71

THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE IMPORTANT AND MUST BE OBSERVED FOR CORRECT SEAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
11. VENT GAS ENTRAPMENT BEFORE STARTUP.
6. WHEN SHAFT IS SLEEVED THROUGH STUFFING BOX, SLEEVE MUST BE LIQUID TIGHT THROUGH BORE. 12. ALL SHOULDERS OVER WHICH SEAL MUST

1.REMOVE ALL SHARP EDGES ON SHAFT AND/OR SLEEVE BEFORE INSTALLATION OF SEAL.
2. SURFACE OF SHAFT OR SLEEVE ON WHICH SEAL IS INSTALLED MUST BE MACHINED TO
FINISH OR BETTER.

63

RA

7.SHAFT OR SLEEVE MUST BE CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIAL WITH A HARDNESS OF 125 BRINELL

PASS WHEN FITTING, TO BE PREPARED

AS DIAGRAM BELOW.

MINIMUM & BE MACHINED TO DIMENSIONS & TOLERANCES STATED.

0.040

BREAK
3.LUBRICATE SHAFT/SLEEVE & SEAL WEDGE RING/O-RING/BELLOWS TO ASSIST INSTALLATION OF SEAL 8.END OF SEAL CHAMBER & AXIS OF SHAFT MUST BE AT 90 TO EACH OTHER WITHIN .002
F.I.M. DEFINITION
WITH LIGHT OIL.
9.PRESSURE IN SEAL CHAMBER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT N/A
MINIMUM ABOVE MAXIMUM
4. LUBRICATE MATING RING (SEAT),SEALING MEMBER AND HOUSING TO ASSIST INSTALLATION.
PRESSURE GENERATED AT INNER SEAL.
5. FLUID
MUST BE CIRCULATED AROUND PRIMARY RING (SEAL FACE)/THROUGH MATING RING (SEAT) 10. BEFORE COMPLETING SEAL INSTALLATION WIPE LAPPED SURFACES OF MATING RING (SEAT)
& PRIMARY RING (SEAL FACE) PERFECTLY CLEAN.
(AT NOT LESS THAN *
) IN ORDER TO REMOVE HEAT GENERATED,OR FAILURE MAY OCCUR.

20
RAD

THIS CONFIDENTIAL DESIGN IS OWNED BY JOHN CRANE AND MAY NOT BE USED EXCEPT IN CONFIDENCE AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF JOHN CRANE. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED.
THIS MEDIUM ( PRINT, MAGNETIC TAPE ETC.) IS SUBJECT TO RETURN ON DEMAND ALONG WITH ALL COPIES AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGNS AND PROPERTY DERIVED THEREFROM.

DATE

REFERENCE DATA

CAD ENGINEERED
SEAL SIZE:
SEAL TYPE:

CHK'D

091009 M.T.

APP'D

M.T.

SCALE

INST CODE

1:1

DRAWING No.
HSP-1039220-1

ISSUE

2.000 / 1.750
2648-2 TANDEM CARTRIDGE

THESE COMMODITIES,TECHNOLOGY
OR SOFTWARE ARE EXPORTED
FROM THE UNITED STATES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPORT
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.
DIVERSION CONTRARY TO
U.S.LAW PROHIBITED.

JOHN CRANE INC.

International Sealing Systems
6400 Oakton Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053, U.S.A.

45
TYP

180
7 1/8

TOP VIEW

LOW LEVEL
SWITCH
12
3/4" NPT
ELEC CONN

1/2" NPT
9
VENT

316
12 1/2
10

4 PLCS 17 16 17

3/4" NPT
11 ELEC CONN

QTY

RE-682S 3 GALLON RESERVOIR ASSY

DESCRIPTION

LP00-3682S-HLC

316L SS

JCL NAMEPLATE:

L35-0004-A05

304 SS

PLUG: 1/2" NPT HEX HEAD

L10-40P7-NP1

SA-182 F316L

TEE: 1/2" NPT CLASS 3000

L10-43T7-NP1

SA-182 F316L

PIPE: 1/2" NPT x 2" LG SCH 160

L13-4NN7-204

SA-312 316L

PIPE: 1/2" NPT x 3" LG SCH 160

L13-4NN7-304

SA-312 316L

PIPE: 1/2" NPT x 5" LG SCH 160

L13-4NN7-504

SA-312 316L

BLOCK/BLEED VALVE: 1/2" FNPT x 1/2" MNPT SINGLE PORT LVI-4SP6-G01

316 SS

GATE VALVE: 1/2" NPT CLASS 800

LVG-4NN7-F01

316L SS

10

PRESSURE GAUGE: 4 1/2" DIAL 0 - 100 PSI

LPI-1006-301

316 WT'D

11

PRESSURE SWITCH: 5-30 PSI DPDT HERM.

LPS-0306-YR4

316 WT'D

12

LEVEL SWITCH: DPDT 120 VAC

LLS-U006-Y01

316 WT'D

13

FLANGE: 1/2" RFNPT CLASS 300

L14-4307-NP1

SA-182 F316L

14

ORIFICE PADDLE: 1/8" DIA.

LOR-PD46-C34

316 SS

15

GASKET: 1/2 CLASS 300/600 SPIRAL WOUND

L11-FG40-601

316/L GRAPHITE

16

STUD: 1/2-13 x 3 1/4

L19-STUP-204

SA-193 GR B7

17

NUT: HEX HEAD 1/2-13 ZINC PLATED

L19-NUTP-202

SA-194 GR 2H

TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74110

U.S.A.

at

510 PSI

MATERIAL

200

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE

-20

at

510 PSI

MINIMUM DESIGN METAL TEMPERATURE

765 PSI

SEE TABLE

HYDRO TEST PRESSURE

MFG. S.N.

LP52-47201-001

2009

PART NUMBER

168
6 5/8

PART NO.

MFG. S.N.
47201-1
47201-2
47201-3

John Crane Lemco

14

359
14 1/8

ITEM

1/2" NPT FILL

PLUGGED

YEAR BUILT

FOR ELEVATION ONLY

SEE TOP VIEW FOR
CORRECT ORIENTATION
NOTES:

NLL

70
2 3/4
TYP

FOR ELEVATION ONLY

SEE TOP VIEW FOR
CORRECT ORIENTATION

1. PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ARE NOT PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER (SEE THE ASME CODE
SECTION VIII, DIVISION 1, PARAGRAPH UG-125 FOR USER RESPONSIBILITIES).
2. HYDRO TEST PRESSURE = 300 PSI x 1.5 x STRESS (C) / STRESS (H)
= 450 PSI & APPLIES ONLY TO THE COIL.
3. 1 X 2 TAG WITH PART NUMBER STAMPED IS REQUIRED. AFFIX TO MOUNTING BRACKET.
4. THE REQUIRED HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES.
THE COIL AND VESSEL SHALL BE TESTED SEPARATELY.

NLL

( 860
33 7/8 )
508
20

679
26 3/4
591
23 1/4

1
432
17

641
25 1/4

1/2" NPT
RETURN
419
16 1/2

362
14 1/4

76
3

51
2

1/2" NPT
RETURN 3
PLUGGED

667
26 1/4

362
14 1/4

16
5/8

114
4 1/2

REF LINE
NOTE A

1/2" NPT
SUPPLY 3
PLUGGED

1/2" NPT
SUPPLY

22
7/8

22
7/8

( 118
4 5/8 )
( 244
9 5/8 )
( 321
12 5/8 )

CWI
1/2" TUBE
TYP

1/4
MIN

W-11
MTG BRKTS

W-11
WELD PAD

W-11
HEADS

1/8

1/4
MIN

1/4

CWO

102
4

75

1/4

1/2" NPT
9 DRAIN

MIN
D-5

D-4

SHOP NOTES:
A. REFERENCE LINE IS 1.00 FROM END OF SHELL.
B. ALL DIMENSIONS IN ( ) ARE REFERENCE DIMENSIONS.
C. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
D. ALL DIMENSIONS IN [ ] ARE IN INCHES.
E. FLANGE FINISH PER ASME B16.5-2003, PARA 6.4.5
(125 TO 250 MICRO-INCH AVERAGE ROUGHNESS).
F. FLANGE BOLT PATTERN TO STRADDLE NORMAL CENTER LINE.
G. DRILL HOLES IN SHELL PER LES-2002 (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED).

W-11
CPLGS

W-11
COIL CPLGS

REV

BY

DATE

REV

BY

DATE

REV

BY

DATE

REV

BY

DATE

REV

BY

DATE

DRN BY

L. J. BARNES

JOHN CRANE LEMCO

DATE

14 SEPT 2009

CKD BY

2931 East Apache Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110
Seal Support System

DATE
SCALE

NONE

D-8

D-3

DRAWING TITLE

RE-682S 3 GALLON RESERVOIR ASSY

316L SS CONSTRUCTION
NATIONAL PUMP CO
CUST. P.O. NO.
JCL JOB NO.

82305F
47201

DRAWING NO.

LP52-47201-001

D-2

DOCUMENT No.: 82305j

6.50"

SECTION 4
TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES

ENG-015.0

JOB RPM
CUSTOMER
SERIAL #
BOWL TYPE:

1775
HIDROSTAL
823050A-1
M8HC

TEST DATA
DESIGN DUTY POINT
TEST NO.:
300
TST09-295B-1028 CAPACITY:
DATE OF TEST:
10/28/2009
TOTAL HEAD:
370
PERFORMED BY: Gary Brooks
EFFICIENCY
80.0%
IMPELLER TRIM:
6.688
U/FL:
0.125

CERTIFICATION
Gary Brooks
BY:
Project Engineer
TITLE:
SIGNATURE:
MATERIAL:
CI / BRZ

500.0
450.0
400.0
350.0

HEAD

300.0
250.0
200.0
150.0
100.0
50.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HEAD
DESIGN POINT

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

GPM

EFFICIENCY

80.0
70.0
60.0

EFF.

50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0
EFFICIENCY

GPM

HORSE POWER

30.0

25.0

HORSEPOWER

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HORSE POWER

GPM

JOB RPM
CUSTOMER
SERIAL #
BOWL TYPE:

1775
HIDROSTAL
823050A-2
M8HC

TEST DATA
DESIGN DUTY POINT
TEST NO.:
300
TST09-296A-1029 CAPACITY:
DATE OF TEST:
10/29/2009
TOTAL HEAD:
370
PERFORMED BY: Gary Brooks
EFFICIENCY
80.0%
IMPELLER TRIM:
6.688
U/FL:
0.125

CERTIFICATION
Gary Brooks
BY:
Project Engineer
TITLE:
SIGNATURE:
MATERIAL:
CI / BRZ

500.0
450.0
400.0
350.0

HEAD

300.0
250.0
200.0
150.0
100.0
50.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HEAD
DESIGN POINT

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

GPM

EFFICIENCY

80.0
70.0
60.0

EFF.

50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0
EFFICIENCY

GPM

HORSE POWER

30.0

25.0

HORSEPOWER

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HORSE POWER

GPM

JOB RPM
CUSTOMER
SERIAL #
BOWL TYPE:

1775
HIDROSTAL
823050A-3
M8HC

TEST DATA
DESIGN DUTY POINT
TEST NO.:
300
TST09-297A-1029 CAPACITY:
DATE OF TEST:
10/29/2009
TOTAL HEAD:
370
PERFORMED BY: Gary Brooks
EFFICIENCY
80.0%
IMPELLER TRIM:
6.688
U/FL:
0.125

CERTIFICATION
Gary Brooks
BY:
Project Engineer
TITLE:
SIGNATURE:
MATERIAL:
CI / BRZ

500.0
450.0
400.0
350.0

HEAD

300.0
250.0
200.0
150.0
100.0
50.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HEAD
DESIGN POINT

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

450.0

GPM

EFFICIENCY

90.0
80.0
70.0

EFF.

60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0
EFFICIENCY

GPM

HORSE POWER

30.0

25.0

HORSEPOWER

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

HORSE POWER

GPM

DOCUMENT No.: 82305Q-HT

DOCUMENT No.: 82305F-HT

SECTION 5
INSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ENG-015.0

DOCUMENT No.: VTP-IOM

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
AND PARTS LIST FOR

VERTICAL TURBINE
PUMPS

Mechanical Equipment Co.

CUSTOMER: __________________________________________________
813530A-1,-2 and 813530B-1
PUMP SERIAL NUMBER: ________________________________________
DATE SHIPPED: ________________________________________________
VTP-IOM 03/05

LLC
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, NATIONAL PUMP COMPANY
("National") warrants that its manufactured equipment is free from defects in workmanship and materials USING ITS SPECIFICATIONS AS A STANDARD. This warranty
does not extend to anyone except the first purchaser to whom the goods are shipped
from National.
National's obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to replacing or repairing,
free of charge, F.O.B. point of manufacture, any defective part or parts of its manufactured equipment; however, NATIONAL SHALL HAVE NO SUCH LIABILITY EXCEPT
WHERE IT IS SHOWN TO THE SATISFACTION OF NATIONAL THAT THE DAMAGE
OR CLAIM RESULTED FROM BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. All parts claimed
defective must be delivered to National at its factory or any factory branch, freight or
express thereon PREPAID.
Every claim under this warranty SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED UNLESS MADE IN
WRITING AND RECEIVED BY NATIONAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE
THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED OR SHALL HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED, and within
one year of the date of installation. The installation date must be within six months of
the date the pump was purchased from National.
This Warranty does not cover those parts of the manufactured equipment which are
not manufactured by National except to extend to the purchaser the same warranty, if
any which is given to National by the manufacturers of said parts.
National makes no other representation of warranty of any kind, express or implied, in
fact or in law, including without limitation, the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular purchase, other than the limited warranty set forth herein.
In no event shall National be liable for any consequential or incidental damages resulting directly or indirectly from the use or loss of use of the manufactured equipment.
National shall not be liable for any alleged negligence, breach of warranty, strict liability,
or any other theory other than the limited liability set forth herein.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED GOODS OF NATIONAL, AND NO CONDUCT, ORAL STATEMENTS OR
REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL HAVE ANY
FORCE OR EFFECT OR BE DEEMED A WAIVER THEREOF, THIS WARRANTY
SHALL NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY EXCEPT IF IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY
AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF NATIONAL.
This Warranty, and any liability of National hereunder, shall be governed by, construed,
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.

i.

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS: All orders are subject to acceptance by an

Officer of the Company and orders and deliveries are subject to the
Company's regular credit policy. The Company reserves the right to refuse
any order based on a quotation containing a gross error.

2.

PRICES: List prices and discount schedules are to be maintained at all times.
Prices are for merchandise F.O.B. shipping points, freight collect or prepaid,
and added to the invoice. Prices, discounts, quotations, and specifications
are subject to change without notice and will be applied as in effect at time of
shipment.

3.

TERMS: Except as otherwise indicated, payment is due 30 days after date of

invoices. Interest at the maximum legal rate will be charged on all overdue
amounts.

4.

TAXES: Taxes imposed by any Federal, State, County, or Municipal law on

the sale will be added to the invoice, unless a fully executed tax exemption
certificate is received with the order.

5.

ORDER CHANGES: No changes in orders will be accepted from the

Customer except by special written arrangement with the executive office.

6.

RETURN OF GOODS: Written permission from the factory must be obtained

before returning any merchandise. All transportation charges must be borne
by the Customer. New material of current design accepted by the Company
for credit is subject to a restocking charge of at least 15 percent.

7.

CLAIMS: All goods shall be deemed delivered to purchaser at the time they
are placed in the hands of carrier and consigned to purchaser.

8.

ROUTING: If routing of shipment is specified on Customer's order, it will be

followed whenever practical.

9.

SUBSTITUTION: The Company reserves the right to substitute materials and

modify specification to the extent required in order to comply with any
Government law or regulation.

10.

MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT: The minimum order amount to be charged on

customer account is $50.00. All orders for less than this amount will be billed
at the minimum of $50.00 not including tax or freight charges.

ii.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TERMS & WARRANTY ............................................ i &ii
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
I-1
I-2
I-3
I-4
I-5
I-6
I-7

General Information ......................................... 1

Identification .................................................... 1
General Description ......................................... 1
Drivers ............................................................. 1
Discharge Head Assembly ............................... 1
Column Assembly ............................................ 1
Bowl Assemblies .............................................. 2

Page
SECTION IV
OPERATION
IV-1
IV-2
IV-3
IV-4

SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
V-1
V-2
V-3

SECTION II
PRE-INSTALLATION
II-1
II-2
II-3
II-4
II-5

Receiving ......................................................... 2
Storage ............................................................ 2
Uncrating & Cleaning ....................................... 2
Equipment & Tools ........................................... 2
Pre-installation Check List ............................... 2

SECTION III
INSTALLATION
III-1
III-2
III-3
III-4
III-5
III-6
III-7
III-8

III-9
III-10
III-11

Pre-starting Checks ......................................... 8

Initial Starting ................................................... 9
Stuffing Box Adjustment ................................... 9
Lineshaft Lubrication ........................................ 9

V-4
V-5
V-6
V-7
V-8

General ............................................................ 9
Periodic Inspection ........................................ 10
Stuffining Box Maintenance ........................... 10
a. Greasing The Stuffing Box ......................... 10
b. Replacing Packing ..................................... 10
c. Start Up With New Packing ........................ 10
d. Auxilary Stuffing Box Maintenance ............. 10
Mechanical Seal Maintenance ....................... 10
Impeller Re-adjustment ................................. 10
Pump Lubrication ........................................... 11
Driver Lubrication ........................................... 11
Troubleshooting ............................................. 12

SECTION VI
REPAIRS

General ............................................................ 3
Foundation ....................................................... 3
Installing Pump ................................................ 3
Installing Hollow Shaft Driver ........................... 4
Installing Solid Shaft Driver .............................. 5
Impeller Adjustment - General ......................... 6
Impeller Adjustment - Hollow Shaft Driver ........ 7
Impeller Adjustment - Solid Shaft Driver .......... 7
a. Adjusting #1 thru #5 Adjustable
Flanged Couplings ....................................... 7
Mechanical Seal .............................................. 8
Stuffing Boxes .................................................. 8
Enclosing Tube Tension ................................... 8

VI-1
VI-2
VI-3
VI-4
VI-5
VI-6
VI-7
VI-8
VI-9
VI-10

General .......................................................... 13
Equipment & Tools ......................................... 13
Stuffing Box Repairs ...................................... 13
Mechanical Seal Repairs ............................... 13
Disassembly .................................................. 13
Inspection & Cleaning .................................... 14
Replacement Parts ........................................ 14
Lubrication ..................................................... 14
Assembly ....................................................... 14
Tension Nut Assembly & Adjustment ............. 15

SECTION VII
PARTS LIST
VII-1
VII-2

Ordering Parts ............................................... 15

Stocking Spare Parts ..................................... 15

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND CHARTS

Page

Page

SECTION I

SECTION V

Fig. I-1

Fig. V-1
Fig. V-2
Fig. V-3

N260 Type Unit .......................................... 1

SECTION III
Fig. III-1
Fig. III-2
Fig. III-3
Fig. III-4
Fig. III-5
Fig. III-6

Recommended Anchor Bolt Arrangement .... 3

Motor Guide Bushing Location ..................... 4
Hollow Shaft Driver Clutch ............................ 5
Driver Half-Coupling Correctly Positioned ..... 5
Types of Impellers ........................................ 6
Adjustable Flanged Coupling.. ...................... 7
(Illustrated with Spacer)

SECTION IV
Fig. IV-1 Recommended Lineshaft Oil ........................ 9
iii.

Standard Packing Dimensions .................... 10

Effect on Raising Semi-Open Impellers ...... 11
Troubleshooting Chart ................................ 12

SECTION VI
Fig. VI-1 Standard Enclosing Tube & Lineshaft
Projection ................................................... 14
Fig. VI-2 Torque Values for Standard Fasteners ........ 15
Fig. VI-3 Tension Nut Assembly ................................ 15
SECTION VII
Fig. VII-1 Adjustable Flanged Coupling Parts List ...... 16
Fig. VII-2 (a-c) Pump Parts List ............................ 17-19
Fig. VII-3 (a, b)Bowl Assembly Parts List ............. 20-21

SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
I-1. GENERAL INFORMATION

shaft seal will usually be either a mechanical seal

assembly or stuffing box.

The length of the satisfactory service obtained from the

equipment will, in part, depend on proper installation and
maintenance. This instruction manual is provided to
present the basic information for operating, maintenance
and management personnel. Due to the many variations
and custom designed units, it is impossible to cover every
design variation or contingency which may arise. However,
the basic information contained herein will cover most
questions.
I-2. IDENTIFICATION
Should questions arise concerning the pump, the
factory will require the complete serial number to be
of assistance. The serial number is stamped on a metal
nameplate affixed to the discharge head assembly and/
or bowl assembly. The driver will have a separate
nameplate attached to it. When requesting information
on the driver both the driver serial number and pump
serial number will be required.
I-3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The basic components of Close Coupled Pumps are the
driver, discharge head assembly, column assembly (when
used), and bowl assembly. The pumps are normally shipped
assembled and ready for installation. The drivers, couplings
and strainers (when used) are shipped unassembled to
prevent damage.
I-4. DRIVERS
A variety of drivers may be used, however, electric motors
are most common. For the purposes of this manual, all
types of drivers can be grouped into two categories:
1. Hollow shaft drivers where the pump shaft extends
through a tube in the center of the rotor and is
connected to the driver by a clutch assembly at
the top of the driver.
2. Solid shaft drivers where the rotor shaft is solid
and projects below the driver mounting base. This
type of driver requires an adjustable flanged
coupling for connecting to the pump.
I-5. DISCHARGE HEAD ASSEMBLY
The discharge head supports the driver and bowl assembly
as well as supplying a discharge connection (the NUF
type discharge connection which will be located on one of
the column pipe sections below the discharge head). A
shaft sealing arrangement is located in the discharge head
to seal the shaft where it leaves the liquid chamber. The

Figure I-1. N260 Type Unit

I-6. COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Column assembly is of two basic types, either of which
may be used:
1. Open lineshaft construction utilizes the fluid being
pumped to lubricate the lineshaft bearings.
2. Enclosed lineshaft construction has an enclosing
tube around the lineshaft and utilizes oil, grease
or injected liquid (usually clean water) to lubricate
the lineshaft bearings.
1

Column assembly will consist of: 1) column pipe, which

connects the bowl assembly to the discharge head, 2)
shaft, connecting the bowl shaft to the driver and, 3) may
contain bearings, if required, for the particular unit. Column
pipe may be either threaded or flanged.
Note: Some units will not require column assembly,
having the bowl assembly connected directly to the
discharge head instead.

I-7. BOWL ASSEMBLIES

The bowl consists of: 1) impellers rigidly mounted on the
bowl shaft which rotate and impart energy to the fluid, 2)
bowls to contain the increased pressure and direct the
fluid, 3) suction bell or case which directs the fluid into the
first impeller, and 4) bearings located in the suction bell
(or case) and in each bowl.

SECTION II
PRE-INSTALLATION
II-1. RECEIVING

II-4. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

When shipment is received extreme care should be

exercised when unloading. Heavy parts should be
carefully skidded to the ground if lifting equipment is not
available. Do not drop the unit, or any parts, as damage
may cause trouble in assembly and operation of the units.

No installation should be attempted without equipment

adequate for the job. The following list covers the principal
items required for an installation.

Inspect unit for signs of transit damage before beginning

to uncrate or put into storage. If damage is evident the
local transporting company agent should be notified before
uncrating and a claim filed with the agent.
II-2. STORAGE
If the unit is to be stored prior to installation, carefully
select a storage space so the unit will not be subjected to
excess moisture, extreme weather conditions, corrosive
fumes, or other harmful conditions. Carefully inspect the
unit and clean any rust spots on machined surfaces with
fine emery cloth or scotchbrite pad and coat with a rust
preventive. If the unit is stored for a long period it should
be inspected from time to time, cleaned, and shafting
rotated as required.
II-3. UNCRATING & CLEANING
If unit appears undamaged proceed to uncrate. The pump
is shipped as a unit from the factory and is advisable to
lift into the vertical position before uncrating. If this is not
possible the longer units must be supported at more than
one place when raising to the vertical position.
Clean all parts of all dirt, packing materials and other
foreign matter. Flush the pump inside and outside with
clean water. Clean all machined surfaces. These are
coated with a rust preventive before shipment which must
be removed. Remove any rust spots found on the
machined surfaces with a fine emery cloth or scotchbrite
pad. Clean all threaded connections and any accessory
equipment.
NOTE: Parts and accessories may be placed inside
shipping containers or attached to skids in individual
packages. Inspect all containers, crates and skids
for attached parts before discarding.
2

1. Mobile crane capable of hoisting and lowering the

weight of the pump or motor.
2. Cable sling for attaching to the pump and motor
lifting eyes.
3. Ordinary hand toolsend wrenches, socket set,
screw drivers, allen wrenches, etc.
4. Wire brush, scraper and fine emery cloth.
5. Thread compound and light machinery oil.
II-5. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
The following checks should be made before starting
actual installation to assure proper installation and prevent
delays:
1. Where more than one unit is received, check the
pump serial number against the packing slip to
be sure the correct unit is being installed.
2. Check the driver horsepower and speed indicated
on the driver nameplate, and the horsepower and
speed indicated on the pump nameplate (located
on the discharge head) to be sure they agree.
NOTE: A slight difference between the speeds (RPM)
shown on the driver and pump nameplates is O.K.,
however, the difference should not be more than 2%.
3. With motor driven units be sure the voltage and
frequency on the motor nameplate agree with the
service available. Also make sure the horsepower
and voltage rating of the control box or starter
agree with the horsepower and voltage rating of
the motor.
4. Check the depth of the sump against the pump
length to be sure there will be no interference.

5. Check the proposed liquid level in the sump against

the pump length. The bottom stage of the pump
must be submerged at all times.

before leaving the factory, however, some

connections may have worked loose in transit.

7. Check the installation equipment to be sure it will

safely handle the equipment.

9. On the hollow shaft drivers, check the clutch size

against the shaft size which must go through the
clutch. Sometimes the shaft size coming through
the discharge head is different from the shaft size
going through the driver. Be sure you check
against the shaft which will go through the driver.

8. Check all pump connections (bolts, nuts, etc.) for

tightness. These have been properly tightened

10. On solid shaft drivers check the motor shaft size

against the coupling bore size.

6. Clean the sump and piping system before installing

the pump.

SECTION III
INSTALLATION
III-1. GENERAL

III-2. FOUNDATION

This is a precision piece of equipment and should be

treated as such. Proper installation is necessary to provide
maximum service from the pump. To insure proper
alignment three items are very important during installation:

The foundation may consist of any material that will afford

permanent, rigid support to the discharge head and will
absorb expected stresses that may be encountered in
service.

1. All machined mating surfaces (such as the mating

flanges of pump and driver) must be clean and
free of burrs and nicks. These surfaces should
be cleaned thoroughly with a scraper, wire brush
and emery cloth if necessary and any nicks or burrs
removed with a fine file.

Concrete foundations should have anchor bolts installed

in sleeves twice the diameter of the bolt to allow alignment
with the holes in the mounting plate as illustrated in Figure
III-1.

2. Exterior strain must not be transmitted to the pump.

The most common cause of trouble in this respect
is forcing the piping to mate with the pump. It is
recommended that flexible connectors be installed
in the piping adjacent to the pump. This is
especially critical on NUF type units where the
discharge may be several feet below the
supporting structure, and a relatively small strain
can cause misalignment.
3. All threads should be checked for damage and
repaired if necessary. If filing is necessary, remove
the part from the pump if possible, or arrange a
rag to catch all filing so they do not fall into other
parts of the pump. Clean all threads with wire
brush and cleaning solvent. Ends of shafts must
be cleaned and any burrs removed since alignment
depends on the shaft ends butting squarely.
Lubricate all screwed connections with a thread
lubricant an anti-galling threading compound
such as Never- Seez should be used on
stainless and monel mating threads.

III-3. INSTALLING PUMP

1. Position lifting equipment so it will center over
the foundation opening.
NOTE: Sump and piping should be thoroughly
cleaned of all loose debris before starting installation.
2. If a base plate is used, level the mounting surface
grout and anchor in place.
3. Clean pump discharge flange.

CAUTION: Apply thread lubricant sparingly to male

shaft threads only when making up shaft connection.
Excess lubricant should not be allowed to get between
the ends of the shaft.

NOTE: All machined surfaces are coated with rust

preventive prior to shipment. This must be
completely removed along with any paint overspray
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or rust which might be on the machined faces. The

surfaces should be scraped and wire brushed and
then a fine emery cloth used to remove any stubborn
spots.
4. Lift pump, mount strainer if required, and lower
slowly into sump. Hand guide the pump as it is
lowered and watch for any obstructions or binding
of the pump which can be felt through the hands.
Stop lowering unit when still a few inches off
foundation.
NOTE: Be particularly careful not to damage any
piping which may extend down along the column and/
or bowl assembly. This piping (when used) must
remain open. Should it be damaged, it should be
removed and replaced.
5. Rotate pump until discharge flange faces proper
direction for alignment with piping, and align
anchor bolt holes.
6. Slowly lower pump onto foundation.

ship the guide bushing with instructions for field

mounting. Check the packing slip to see if a guide
bushing is required. If so, determine if the bushing
is already mounted or not and proceed accordingly.
See Fig. III-2.
5. Raise and center driver over pump.
6. Lower carefully until about 1/4" above mounting
flange. Rotate driver until junction box on motor
or input shaft on gear drive is in correct position.
Align bolt holes and insert bolts.
7. Lower carefully into place making certain that the
female register on the driver mates over the male
register on the pump.
8. Tighten mounting bolts.
9. Check driver manufacturers instruction manual
for special instructions including lubrication
instructions and follow all start up directions.

CAUTION: Exterior stresses should not be transferred

to the pump. All piping must be carefully aligned and
supported to prevent this.

10. Electric drivers should be checked for rotation at

this time. Make electrical connections and jog
motor momentarily to check rotation. DRIVER
MUST ROTATE COUNTER-CLOCKWISE when
looking down at top end of motor. To change the
direction of rotation on a three-phase motor,
interchange any two line leads. To change
direction of rotation on a two-phase motor,
interchange the leads of either phase.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that flexible

connectors (Dresser Couplings, or equal) be installed
in the piping immediately adjacent to the pump.

CAUTION: Reverse rotation with the pump connected

can cause extensive damage to the pump ALWAYS
check rotation before connecting driver to pump.

7. Install anchor bolts or nuts, but do not tighten.

8. Shift the pump slightly on the foundation, if
required, to facilitate alignment.

9. Tighten discharge flange bolting using proper

torque sequence. Be sure the flanges mate
without forcing.
10. Tighten anchor bolting.
III-4. INSTALLING HOLLOWSHAFT DRIVE
1. Clean the driver mounting flange on the discharge
head and flange. Check for burrs or nicks on the
register and mounting face. Oil lightly.
2. Remove driver clutch.
3. Lift the driver and clean the mounting flange,
checking for burrs and nicks.
4. Some electric motors will be supplied with a
lowerguide bushing which is installed at the
bottom of the motor to stabilize the shaft at this
point. Some motor manufacturers mount this
guide bushing before shipping while others will
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11. Mechanical seal should be installed at this time if

the pump is so equipped. If the mechanical seal
was shipped not installed, see paragraph III-9 for
further details.
NOTE: On units equipped with one piece headshaft
(no lineshaft coupling between driver and pump) Steps
12, 13 and 14 will not be applicable.

12. Clean all shaft threads (both ends of head shaft

and on top shaft). Try the lineshaft coupling and
headshaft nut on their respective threads. These
should thread on by hand. If not, clean up threads
with fine three cornered file. Check ends of shaft
where they will butt inside lineshaft coupling. Ends
must be square and clean.
13. Lubricate top shaft threads and thread (LEFT
HAND threads) lineshaft coupling half way onto
top shaft.

III-5 INSTALLING SOLID SHAFT DRIVER

1. Clean driver mounting flange on discharge head
and check for burrs or nicks on the register and
mounting face.
2. Clean headshaft threads. Lubricate and try
adjusting nut. The adjusting nut should run down
on the threads by hand.
3. Lift driver and clean mounting flange, checking
for burrs and nicks.

CAUTION: Apply thread lubricant only to male shaft

threads. Apply sparingly to avoid build-up between
ends of shaft which could cause misalignment.

4. Install driver half-coupling on driver shaft (See

Figure III-6 and III-8 for coupling illustrations):

14. Lubricate head shaft threads and lower head shaft

carefully down through driver and thread into
lineshaft coupling. Shafts must butt against each
other.

a. Place straight key into keyway, be sure

the key is up far enough to clear the
groove cut around the shaft near the
end.

NOTE: Headshaft should stand centered (long shafts

may lean slightly from own weight, however, they can
be centered without effort) in the driver hollow shaft.
If not, check driver mounting flange for improper
mounting and re-clean ends of shaft where coupled
inside discharge head.

b. Slide driver half-coupling onto shaft far

enough to insert the circular thrust ring
into the shaft groove.
c.

15. Install clutch on driver being careful that it fits down

properly.

Install circular thrust ring in shaft groove.

When properly positioned, the halfcoupling will slip down over the circular
key and hold it in position (see Figure
III-4.)

16. Install gib key in clutch and shaft.

17. Thread adjusting nut down (RIGHT OR LEFT
HAND threads) on shaft until it bears against clutch.

5. Mechanical seal should be installed at this time

if the pump is so equipped. If the mechanical
seal was shipped not installed, see paragraph
III-9 for further details.
6. Install pump half-coupling on head shaft:
a. Slide pump half-coupling onto shaft.
b. Install key and push down to clear
threads.
18. See paragraph III-6 for impeller adjustment.
19. Adjust mechanical seal AFTER adjusting impellers.

c.

Thread adjusting nut (RIGHT OR LEFT

HAND threads) onto shaft until end of
shaft is even with top of adjusting nut.
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7. Center motor over pump and rotate to align

mounting holes.
Electric Motors rotate junction box into
desired position.
Gear Drives rotate input shaft into desired
position.
8. Lower driver carefully into place making certain
that the female register on the driver mates over
the male register on the discharge head.
9. Bolt driver to discharge head.

III-6. IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT GENERAL

Proper impeller adjustment positions the impeller inside
the bowl assembly for maximum performance. The
impellers must be raised slightly to prevent dragging on
the bowls. Impellers are of two basic types: enclosed
and semi-open (sometimes called semi-enclosed). The
type of impeller will determine proper adjustment. The
type of impellers installed in the pump can be determined
from the pump nameplate or packing slip. The second
letter of the pump type indicated enclosed impellers by
C and semi-open O, thus MO would indicate semiopen impellers while MC would indicate enclosed
impellers.

10. Check driver manufacturers instructions for

special instructions including lubrication
instructions and follow all start up instructions.
11. Electric drivers should be checked for rotation
at this time. Make electrical connections and
jog motor briefly to check rotation. DRIVER
MUST ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE when
looking down at the top end of motor. To change
the direction of rotation on a three-phase motor,
interchange any two line leads. To change
direction of rotation on a two-phase motor,
interchange the leads of either phase.
CAUTION: Before jogging the motor make sure the
coupling halves are not touching and that the driver
can rotate freely without rotating the pump. Driver
half-coupling must be in proper position as shown
in Figure III-4 so the circular thrust ring will not come
out.
CAUTION: Reverse rotation with the pump connected
can cause extensive damage to the pump. ALWAYS
check rotation before connecting driver pump.
12. On pumps using the spacer-type coupling, bolt
the spacer to the driver half-coupling.
13. On adjustable flanged couplings thread the
adjusting nut up the shaft until there is a 1/8"
gap between nut and spacer or driver halfcoupling.
NOTE: Adjusting Nuts on all sizes have drilled holes
inside inserting handle of hex wrench or round bar
to facilitate adjustment.
14. See paragraph III-6 for impeller adjustment.
15. Adjust mechanical seal AFTER adjusting
impellers.
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Semi-Open Type
Impeller

Enclosed Type
Impeller

Figure III-5. Types of Impellers

ENCLOSED IMPELLERS Enclosed impellers should

be raised 1-1/2 to 2 turns of the adjusting nut or
approximately 1/8".
SEMI-OPEN IMPELLERS The adjustment of semi-open
impellers is more critical than for enclosed impellers. The
performance of the pump will vary considerably (see Figure
V-5) for a small change in the impeller setting. For
maximum performance, the impeller must run within a few
thousandths of the bowl seat exact shaft adjustment
will vary according to variables of each installation;
however, for close-coupled units as covered by this manual
a general rule of .015" plus .005" for each 100 feet of
discharge head produced by the pump plus .005" for each
10 feet of column assembly will provide near ideal
adjustment. The highest discharge head the unit will be
expected to operate against should be used for this
adjustment. As an example a pump designed to operate
at 400 discharge head but will also be operated against a
closed valve for short period at which time it will produce
500, therefore 5 x .005" = .025". If the unit has 20 of
column assembly 2 x .005" = .010". The initial
adjustment would be .025" + .010" + .015" = .050".
CAUTION: The impellers must be down against the
bowl seat when starting impeller adjustment. All
dimensions and instructions given above assume the
impellers are initially all the way down. When pumps
are subjected to suction pressure the pressure acting
against the shaft ends, raise them. If the suction
pressure is great enough it can raise the shaft. Make
sure the shaft is down when starting to adjust the
impellers.

If, after making the above adjustment, the pump does not
deliver its rated capacity, the impellers can be lowered one
step at a time until the lowest possible adjustment is
achieved without the impellers dragging. On the other hand,
if the impellers appear to be dragging after the initial
adjustment, the unit should be stopped and the impellers
raised one step. Dragging impellers will increase the load
markedly and can usually be heard and felt as increased
vibration.
NOTE: If semi-open impellers are raised and then
adjusted down, a slight increase in power required will
be noted due to the increased delivery of the pump.
Do not confuse this with the marked increase when
the impellers are lowered enough to drag.
III-7 IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT HOLLOW SHAFT
DRIVER
Impeller adjustment, when using a hollow shaft driver is
accomplished at the top of the driver by the following
procedure. The driver canopy will have to be removed
before beginning.

III-8. IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT SOLID SHAFT

DRIVER
Impeller adjustment when using solid shaft drivers is
accomplished in the adjustable flanged coupling located
below the driver.
III-8a. ADJUSTABLE FLANGED SPACER COUPLINGS
1. Assemble coupling on pump and driver as
outlined in paragraph III-5.
2. Rotate adjusting nut up shaft (threads are RIGHT
OR LEFT HAND) until the nut bears firmly against
spacer or driver shaft and headshaft will not move
down. This will insure that the impellers are all
the way down against their seat and in proper
position for adjustment.
3. Thread adjusting nut down until the proper
impeller adjustment as outlined in paragraph III6 can be measured between the adjusting nut
and spacer or driver half-coupling as shown in
Figure III-6.

1. Install headshaft as outlined in paragraph III-4 if

not already in place.
2. Install driver clutch in accordance with the driver
instruction manual and bolt into place.
3. Install gib key, making sure top of gib key slides
easily down below top of clutch.
4. Check shaft position raise shaft slightly by hand
and lower until there is a definite feel of metal
contacting metal. This indicates the impellers are
on bottom and is the correct starting position for
impeller adjustment.
5. Thread headshaft nut down (RIGHT OR LEFT
HAND threads) until impellers are just lifted off their
seat and the shaft will rotate freely. When semiopen impellers are used the correct determination
of the point where the impellers just barely clear
their seat is very important for proper adjustment.
6. Adjust impellers as outlines in paragraph III-6.
7. Lock the headshaft nut with lockscrews inserted
down through holes in headshaft nut and threaded
into driver clutch.
CAUTION: Always lock headshaft nut before starting
driver. Failure to do so could result in damage to the
pump and driver.

Figure III-6. Adjustable Flanged Coupling

(Illustrated with Spacer)
4. Slide pump half-coupling up shaft and align
adjusting nut bolt holes with those in pump halfcoupling. Rotate driver shaft until bolts can be
inserted and tightened.
5. Tighten all bolts which will raise impellers to
correct for any operating position.
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III-9. MECHANICAL SEAL

READ THE MECHANICAL SEAL INSTRUCTION

MANUAL FURNISHED WITH THIS UNIT.

Because of the numerous mechanical seal arrangements

available, separate instruction manuals are written
covering installation and operation of the seal except for
NPC Type 1 & 9. There are, however, comments which
apply to all seals.
1. The seal cavity must be clean before installing
seal.

III-10. STUFFING BOXES

Stuffing boxes are pre-packed at the factory and will be
factory installed. Do not tighten the packing gland. See
Section V for further information.

2. The faces and register of the seal housing and

gland plate or cap must be clean and free of burrs.

III-11. ENCLOSING TUBE TENSION

3. The shaft seal is a precision product. Treat it

with care. Take particular care not to scratch or
chip the lapped faces of the runner or seat.

The enclosing tube (enclosed lineshaft design) tension is

pre-adjusted at the factory before shipping. Additional
adjustment will not be required. See assembly instructions
(Section VI) if assembly or adjustment is required for any
reason.

4. Circulation lines must remain in place and open.

Do not remove.
5. Impeller adjustment must be made PRIOR to seal
adjustment.

SECTION IV
OPERATION
IV-1. PRE-STARTING CHECKS
Before starting the pump, the following checks should be
made:
1. Rotate the pump shaft by hand to make sure the
pump is free and the impellers are correctly
positioned.
2. Is the head shaft adjusting nut properly locked
into position?
3. Has the driver been properly lubricated in
accordance with the instructions furnished with
the driver?

NOTE: After initial start-up, pre-lubrication of the

mechanical seal will usually not be required as enough
liquid will remain in the seal chamber for subsequent
start-up lubrication.

4. Has the driver been checked for proper rotation?

If not, the pump must be disconnected from the
driver before checking. The driver must rotate
COUNTER CLOCKWISE when looking down at
the top of the driver.

11. On pumps equipped with enclosed lineshaft,

lubricating liquid must be available and should be
allowed to run into the enclosing tube in sufficient
quantity to thoroughly lubricate all lineshaft
bearings.

5. Check all connections to the driver and control

equipment.
6. Check that all piping connections are tight.
7. Check all anchor bolts for tightness.
8. Check all bolting and tubing connections for
tightness (driver mounting bolts, flanged coupling
bolts, glad plate bolts, seal piping, etc.).
9. On pumps equipped with stuffing box, make sure
the gland nuts are only finger tight DO NOT
TIGHTEN packing gland before starting.
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10. On pumps equipped with mechanical seals, clean

fluid should be put into the seal chamber. With
pumps under suction pressure this can be
accomplished by bleeding all air and vapor out of
the seal chamber and allowing the fluid to enter.
With pumps not under suction pressure, the seal
chamber should be flushed liberally with clean
fluid to provide initial lubrication. Make sure the
mechanical seal is properly adjusted and locked
into place.

IV-2. INITIAL STARTING

1. If the discharge line has a valve in it, it should be
partially open for initial starting Min. 10%.
2. Start lubrication liquid flow on enclosed lineshaft
units.
3. Start the pump and observe the operation. If there
is any difficulty, excess noise or vibration, stop the
pump immediately and refer to Section V for
probable cause.
4. Open the discharge valve as desired.

5. Check complete pump and driver for leaks, loose

connections or improper operation.
6. If possible, the pump should be left running for
approximately hour on the initial start-up. This
will allow the bearings, packing or seals, and other
parts to run-in and reduce the possibility of
trouble on future starts.
NOTE: If abrasives or debris are present upon startup, the pump should be allowed to run until the
pumpage is clean. Stopping the pump when handling
large amounts of abrasives (as sometimes present
on initial starting) may lock the pump and cause more
damage then if the pump is allowed to continue
operation.
CAUTION: Every effort should be made to keep
abrasives out of lines, sumps, etc. so that abrasives
will not enter the pump.

IV-4. LINESHAFT LUBRICATION

Open lineshaft bearings are lubricated by the pumped fluid
and on close coupled units (less than 30 long) will usually
not require pre or post lubrication.
Enclosed lineshaft bearings are lubricated by extraneous
liquid (usually oil or clean water) which is fed to the tension
nut by either a gravity flow system or pressure injection
system. The gravity flow system utilizing oil is the most
common arrangement. The oil reservoir must be kept
filled with a good quality light turbine oil (about 150 SSU
at operating temperature) and adjusted to feed 10 to 12
drops per minute plus one (1) drop per 100 of setting.
Injection systems are designed for each installation
injection pressure and quantity of lubricating liquid will vary.
Refer to packing slip or separate instruction sheet for
requirements when unit is designed for injection lubrication.

IV-3. STUFFING BOX ADJUSTMENT

On the initial starting it is very important that the packing
gland not be tightened too much. New packing must be
run in properly to prevent damage to the shaft and
shortening of the packing life. See paragraph V-3c, page
10 for further information.
The stuffing box must be allowed to leak for proper
operation. The proper amount of leakage can be
determined by checking the temperature of the leakage,
this should be cool or just lukewarm NOT HOT.
When adjusting the packing gland bring both nuts down
evenly and in small steps until the leakage is reduced as
required. The nuts should only be tightened about turn
at a time at 20 to 30 minute intervals to allow the packing
to run in.
Under proper operation, a set of packing will last a long
time. Occasionally a new ring of packing will need to be
added to keep the box full. After adding two or three
rings of packing, or when proper adjustment cannot be
achieved, the stuffing box should be cleaned completely
of all old packing and re-packed.

Figure IV-1. Recommended Lineshaft Oil

SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
V-1. GENERAL
A periodic inspection is recommended as the best means
of preventing breakdown and keeping maintenance costs
to a minimum. Maintenance personnel should look over
the whole installation with a critical eye each time the pump
is inspected a change in noise level, amplitude or
vibration, or performance can be an indication of
impending trouble.

Any deviation in performance or operation from what is

expected can be traced to some specific cause.
Determination of the cause of any misperformance or
improper operation is essential to the correction of the
trouble whether the correction is done by the user, the
dealer or reported back to the factory.
Variances from initial performance will indicate changing
system conditions or wear or impending breakdown of unit.
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V-2. PERIODIC INSPECTION

A periodic, once-a-month inspection is suggested for all
units. During this inspection, the pump and driver should
be checked for performance and change in noise or
vibration level, loose bolts or piping, dirt and corrosion.
Clean and re-paint all areas that are rusted or corroded.
V-3. STUFFING BOX MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the stuffing box will consist of greasing
the box when required, tightening the packing gland
occasionally as the leakage becomes excessive, and
installing new packing rings or sets as required.
V-3a. GREASING THE STUFFING BOX
Under ordinary operation, once-a-month greasing of the
stuffing box will be adequate. A good grade of grease
such as Standard of California No. TB-medium or Texaco
Multi-fax No. 2-medium should be used.
V-3b. REPLACING PACKING
Remove gland and all old packing. If the box contains a
lantern ring remove this and all packing below it. Inspect
shaft or sleeve for score marks or rough spot. Be sure
by-pass holes (if required) are not plugged. Repair or
replace badly worn shaft or sleeve. If wear is minor, dress
down until smooth and concentric. Clean box bore.
Oil inside and outside of replacement rings lightly and
install box, staggering joints 90 degrees. Be sure to
replace lantern ring in proper position when used.
Replace gland and tighten nuts, making sure gland enters
box squarely. Keep the packing under moderate pressure
for one minute to allow it to cold flow and adjust itself.
Back off on the gland until loose before starting the pump.

stuffing box arrangement is designed to help contain

leakage past the mechanical seal. It is not designed as a
primary seal and should not be used as such.
V-4. MECHANICAL SEAL MAINTENANCE

V-3c. START UP WITH NEW PACKING

Check that the bypass line (if used) is connected and
packing gland is loose. Start pump and allow to run for
20 to 30 minutes. Do not tighten the gland during this
run-in period even if leakage is excessive. If the leakage
continues to be more than normal, adjust as outlines in
paragraph IV-3. Should the new packing cause excess
heating during run-in, flush the shaft and packing box
area with cold water or shut the pump down and allow to
cool if necessary.
V-3d. AUXILIARY STUFFING BOX MAINTENANCE
Pumps equipped with mechanical seals may also be
provided with an auxiliary stuffing box to restrict leakage
should the mechanical seal fail. This packing gland must
be left loose since, under normal operation, the packing
will not be cooled and lubricated by the pumpage. This
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Mechanical seals should not be readjusted unless there

is a reason. Best results will be obtained if the seal is
properly set on start-up and left that way. If the seal starts
to leak after an extended operating period, some extra
service may be obtained by readjusting. However, it is
usually best to plan on replacing the seal at the next
maintenance period.
After impeller readjustment, seal leakage may occur due
to improper seal adjustment or improper seating of the
seal parts. If readjustment of the seal will not correct the
problem, refer to the Mechanical Seal Instruction Manual
for further information.
V-5. IMPELLER RE-ADJUSTMENT
Ordinarily, impellers will not require readjustment if properly
set at initial installation. Almost no change in performance

can be obtained by minor adjustment of enclosed

impellers. However, the positioning of semi-open impellers
has a definite effect on the performance of the pump. This
fact is sometimes used to adjust the output of the pump
without valving. Figure V-2 illustrates the general effect
of raising semi-open impellers.
After extended operation under abrasive conditions the
sealing faces between semi-open impellers and the bowl
will wear, causing a reduction in performance. The pump
performance can be brought back up to almost as new
by proper readjustment of the impellers. See paragraph
III-6 for proper adjustment procedure.
NOTE: All adjustments of the impellers will change
the mechanical seal setting. Unless the adjustment
is to be very minor, it is recommended that the seal
be loosened from the shaft until the adjustment is
complete and then reset.
V-6. PUMP LUBRICATION
Other than the stuffing box lubrication outlined in
paragraph V-3a and lineshaft lubrication outlined in
paragraph IV-4, the pump will not requite further periodic
lubrication. The suction bearing on the bowl assembly
should be repacked when repairs are made. However,
no attempt should be made to repack until repairs to the
bowl assembly are necessary.
V-7. DRIVER LUBRICATION
Drivers will require periodic attention. Refer to the driver
instruction manual for recommendations.

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V-8. TROUBLSHOOTING

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SECTION VI
REPAIRS
VI-1. GENERAL
It must be borne in mind that eventually repairs have to
made, either to the pump or to the motor. When regular
maintenance checks indicate that an overhaul is required,
it should not be delayed.
Repairs will consist of removal of the unit and disassembly
to the point necessary for replacement of worn parts.
Disassembly should be performed in a clean area with
sufficient space to lay out the parts in order of disassembly.
Cleanliness throughout repairs is important. Remember
this is a close toleranced, high speed machine and should
be handled as such.
CAUTION: Protect machined surfaces from burrs and
scrapes which will cause mis-alignment on
reassembly.
VI-2. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Required equipment and tools will be listed in Section II
of this manual.
CAUTION: Always pull and lock the driver master
switch before doing any work on the pump or driver.
VI-3. STUFFING BOX REPAIRS
Stuffing box repairs can be affected without removing the
complete unit. Packing replacement, as outlined in Section
V, can be accomplished without disturbing the pump driver.
The stuffing box bearing can be replaced if necessary by
removing the driver and sliding the stuffing box off the
shaft.
VI-4. MECHANICAL SEAL REPAIRS
Mechanical seal repairs can be affected without removing
the complete unit. The mechanical seal assembly can be
replaced by removing the spacer and lowering half
coupling on solid shaft units. On hollow shaft units, the
driver shaft and shaft coupling inside the discharge head
must be removed or lifted out of the way. Replacement of
the bearing located at the bottom of the seal housing will
usually require removal of the driver in order to obtain
sufficient headroom.
VI-5. DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Refer to Section VII for parts drawings and
identification.
1. Disconnect electrical leads from motor.
2. Loosen mechanical seal from shaft.

3. Disconnect pumpshaft from driver:

a.

Hollow ShaftRemove headshaft nut

lockscrew (132), headshaft nut (131), gib
key (133) and driver clutch. Unscrew
headshaft (130) from shaft coupling (270)
inside discharge head and remove.

b.

Solid ShaftLower shaft and unbolt

driver half coupling.

4. Remove bolts (123) which attach driver to

discharge head.
5. Lift driver off pump and set on wooden supports.
With solid shaft drivers be sure supports are high
enough to clear shaft and coupling half.
6. Disconnect discharge piping from pump.
7. Remove anchor bolts (or nuts).
8. Lift pump vertically until pump suction clears
foundation or base plate.
9. Cover opening in foundation.
10. Lower pump into a horizontal position on suitable
support and in a suitable are for disassembly.
NOTE: If more than minor repairs are anticipated it is
recommended that the unit be taken to a shop or other
clear area with a smooth floor and overhead lifting
equipment.
11a. Stuffing box construction remove slinger (199)
and packing gland (185).
11b. Mechanical seal construction loosen seal
cover cap screws (156) and remove gland plate
(151).
NOTE: With sleeve mounted mechanical seals the seal
and sleeve assembly should be removed with the
gland plate. See Seal Instruction Manual for further
details.
11c. Enclosed lineshaft construction remove
lockscrew (173) and lubrication line (149) and
unscrew tension nut assembly (171). Threads
are LEFT HAND.
12. Remove cap screws (178) which attach the
stuffing box, tube adapter or seal housing to
discharge head.
13. Remove stuffing box (175), tube adapter (170) or
seal housing (150).
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NOTE: If non-sleeve mounted mechanical seal is used

the set screws which lock the seal assembly to the
shaft must be loosened before removing seal
housing.
NOTE: Before proceeding further, make sure the
discharge head and bowl assembly are supported
independently of each other.
14. Disconnect bowl assembly or top column from
discharge head. This connection may be flanged
or the column pipe or bowl assembly may be
threaded into the discharge head. If threaded,
the threads will be RIGHT HAND.

17. (b) Enclosed lineshaft construction Each time

a length of column pipe is removed the enclosing
tube (241) and lineshaft (235) must also be
disassembled. Locate the joint ( See Figure VI-2)
and unscrew (RIGH OR LEFT HAND threads) the
enclosing tube (241) from the lineshaft bearing
(240) (which acts as a bearing for the shaft and
also as and enclosing tube coupling). Leave the
lineshaft bearing threaded into the enclosing tube
not being removed (to support the lineshaft). Slide
the enclosing tube up to expose the lineshaft
coupling and uncouple as outlined in step 17(a)
above.

15. Remove discharge (101) being careful not to

damage or bend shaft.

18. Disconnect each section of column pipe one at a

time and remove along with shaft and enclosing
tube as applicable until all are removed.

16. Disconnect column pipe (251) (if present) at first

joint below top and remove from shaft.

19. Remove bowl assembly to clear area and continue

disassembly.

17. (a) Open Lineshaft Construction Each time a

lineshaft coupling (270) is exposed by removing
length of column pipe the lineshaft (272) and
coupling should be removed by holding the lower
lineshaft and turning the coupling in a RIGHT
HAND direction (lineshaft threads are LEFT
HAND). Bearing retainers (280) should be
removed after the lineshaft coupling. Before lifting
the bearing retainer out of the pipe coupling or
register in flanged column any nicks or burrs
on the shaft should be removed.
CAUTION: When using wrenches on shafting always
place the wrenches on the same side of the shaft to
avoid excess side strain on the shafting. Care should
always be taken so that exposed lengths of shafting
are not damaged or bent.

VI-6 INSPECTION AND CLEANING

After disassembly, all components should be thoroughly
cleaned and examined for physical defects, wear, corrosion
and damage.
Check all bearings for total clearance over the shaft
diameter. It is recommended that all bearings indicating
wear be replaced. The following indicates the maximum
allowable diametrical clearance over existing shaft
diameter:
1 through 1-3/4 shaft .020 clearance.
1-15/16 through 2-7/16 shaft .025 clearance.
2-11/16 through 3-15/16 shaft .030 clearance.
All bearings are pressed into their respective bores and
can be either pressed out or machined on the inside
diameter until the wall is thin enough to collapse.
VI-7. REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts showing signs of damage, cracks or excessive wear
should be replaced.
CAUTION: When repairing a pump that has been in
service for several years, the physical condition or
strength of all parts such as cap screws, bowls,
threads, etc., must be carefully checked to be sure
that these parts can continue to perform their function
without failure.
VI-8. LUBRICATION

Figure VI-1. Standard Enclosing Tube and Lineshaft

Projection
14

Lubricate all bearings and impeller skirts with clean grease

or oil. Thoroughly clean all threaded connections and
flanges and paint with threading compound and oil or pipe
joint compound.

VI-9. ASSEMBLY
Assembly of the unit is basically the reverse of
disassembly. Before proceeding with assembly, clean
thoroughly and check all threads, registers and mating
faces for burrs. Clean up with file where required.
Lubricate as outlined above. Oil all shafts lightly.
Proceed with assembly in reverse order of disassembly
as outlined in paragraph VI-5 above. Figure VI-2 indicates
recommended torque values for standard fasteners.

CAUTION: Cleanliness and proper lubrication are very

important since one small chip, burr or one dry
bearing can be a cause for re-doing the whole job.
VI-10. TENSION NUT ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

Figure VI-3. Tube Adapter Assembly

N260 & Hi-Pro Type Unit

Enclosed lineshaft (oil lubricated) units use a tube tension

assembly which must be properly tightened for proper
operation. General construction is shown in Figure VI-3.
1. Clean all machined surfaces thoroughly before
assembly.
2. Assemble tube tension bearing into top tube and
tighten properly before placing discharge head on
top column nipple.
3. Thread discharge head with top column flange
on to top column nipple.
4. Place O ring on tension nut and thread tension
nut on to tube tension bearing until nut is snug
against discharge head. Continue to tighten
tension nut until bolt holes in discharge head line
up with tension nut holes (1/4 1/2 turn should
be sufficient). Install four (4) tension nut
capscrews.

CAUTION: It is necessary that the enclosing tube have

tension on it which is accomplished by tightening the
tension nut. However, excess tightening will distort
or break the tube tension bearing. Do not tighten more
than 1-1/4 turns on close-coupled pumps.
5. Place O ring over tube tension bearing and
proceed to thread lock nut onto the tube tension
bearing. Tighten as required.
6. Install lock nut set, screw, and tighten.
7. Install lubrication line and fittings as shown in
Figure VI-3.
8. Proceed with remainder of installation.

VII
PARTS LIST
VII-1. ORDERING PARTS

VII-2. STOCKING SPARE PARTS

When ordering spare or replacement parts the pump serial

number and size and type of pump must be given. This
can be found on the nameplate furnished with the unit.
Give the complete name and reference number of each
part as indicated on the applicable sectional drawing (Fig.
VII-2 or VII-3) and the quantity required.

Spare parts to be kept in inventory will vary according to

service, field maintenance anticipated, allowable down time
and number of units. A minimum inventory of one complete
set of bearings, gaskets, O rings, and packing (or
mechanical seal) and one spare of each moving part is
suggested.
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PARTS LIST

Illustrated with Spacer

REF.
NO.

DESCRIPTION

450

Assembly - With Spacer

451*

Assembly - Less Spacer

450A

Spacer

450B

Spacer Bolts

450C

Lock Nuts

451A

Driver - Half Coupling

451B

Driver Key

451C

Split Thrust Ring

451D

Coupling Bolts

451E

Lock Nuts

451F

Adjusting Nut

451G

Pump Half Coupling

451H

Pump Key

451K

Dowel Pin

*Construction for coupling assembly less spacer will be

identical to that shown, except parts 450A, 450B and
450C will be omitted.

Figure VII-1. Adjustable Flanged Coupling Parts List

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PARTS LIST
NF TYPE

ILLUSTRATED WITH
MECHANICAL SEAL
REF.
NO.

DESCRIPTION

101

Discharge Head

116

Top Column Flange Capscrews

117

Top Column Flange Gasket

151

Gland Plate

154

By-pass Line with Fittings

155

Mechanical Seal Assembly

156

Packing Gland Capscrews

166

Top Lineshaft

175

Stuffing Box

177

Stuffing Box Bearings

250

Top Column Pipe

251

Intermediate Column Pipe

252

Bottom Column Pipe

270

Shaft Coupling

272

Intermediate Lineshaft

280

Bearing Retainer

283

Open Lineshaft Bearing

450

See Figure VII-1

Figure VII-2a. Pump Parts List

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PARTS LIST

18

HI-PRO AND N260 TYPE

HI-PRO AND N260 TYPE

Illustrated with adjustable flanged spacer

coupling, motor stand and mechanical
seal.

Illustrated with solenoid operated lubricator assembly for enclosed lineshaft.

PARTS LIST

Tube Tension Nut

Lock Nut
Lock Nut Set Screw

Tension Nut O Rings

Top Tube

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PARTS LIST
BOWL ASSEMBLY
BRONZE BEARING OIL LUBRICATED (BZL)
ENCLOSED LINESHAFT CONSTRUCTION

Figure VII-3a.

ALTERNATE MATERIALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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PARTS LIST
BOWL ASSEMBLY
PRODUCT LUBRICATED (PRL)
OPEN LINESHAFT CONSTRUCTION

Figure VII-3b.

ALTERNATE MATERIALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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GE Industrial Systems

Instructions
Vertical Induction Motors
High Thrust Hollow & Solid-Shaft
and In-Line Solid-Shaft
Frames 182-405 NEMA Type P Base
TEFC & Explosion-Proof

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Safety Precautions
High voltage and rotating parts can
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Installation,
operation,
and
maintenance of electric machinery
should be performed by qualified
personnel. Familiarization with NEMA Publication
MG-2, Safety Standard for Construction and
Guide for Selection, Installation and Use of
Electric Motors and Generators, the National
Electrical Code, and sound local practices is
recommended.
For equipment covered in this instruction book,
it is important to observe safety precautions to
protect personnel from possible injury. Among
the many considerations, personnel should be
instructed to:

Avoid contact with energized circuits or

rotating parts.

Avoid by-passing or rendering inoperative

any safeguards or protective devices.

Avoid use of automatic-reset thermal

protection where unexpected starting of
equipment
might
be
hazardous
to
personnel.

Avoid contact with capacitors until safe

discharge procedures have been followed.

Be sure that the shaft key is fully captive

before the motor is energized.

Avoid extended exposure in close proximity

to machinery with high noise levels.

Use proper care and procedures in handling,

lifting, installing, operating, and maintaining
the equipment.

Do not lift anything but the motor with the

motor lifting means.

Safe maintenance practices by qualified

personnel are imperative. Before starting
maintenance procedures, be positive that:

Equipment connected to the shaft will not

cause mechanical rotation.

Main machine windings and all accessory

devices associated with the work area are
disconnected from electrical power sources.

If a high-potential insulation test is required,

procedure and precautions outlined in NEMA
Standards MG-1 and MG-2 should be followed.
Failure to properly ground the frame of this
machine can cause serious injury to personnel.
Grounding should be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and consistent with
sound local practice.

These instructions do not purport to cover all of the details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or
should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should be
referred to the General Electric Company.
Copyright 1989, 1999 General Electric Company

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Table of Contents
Page

Subject

Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction
.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Receiving, Handling, and Storage............................................................................................................................ 4
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installation
.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Location and Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 5
Pump and System Precautions................................................................................................................... 5
Alignment of Solid Shaft Motors............................................................................................................... 5
Couplings for Hollow-Shaft Motors .......................................................................................................... 5
General ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Self Release Couplings................................................................................................................ 6
Bolted Couplings......................................................................................................................... 7
Non-Reverse Couplings .............................................................................................................. 7
Power Supply and Connections ................................................................................................................. 8
Wiring and Grounding ................................................................................................................ 8
Allowable Voltage Frequency..................................................................................................... 8
Position of the Conduit Box ........................................................................................................ 8
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Operation
.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Steps Prior to Initial Startup ...................................................................................................................... 9
Initial Start............................................................................................................................................... 10
Jogging and Repeat Starts........................................................................................................................ 10
Maintenance
.................................................................................................................................................. 10
General .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Explosion-Proof Motors for Hazardous Locations .................................................................................. 10
General Cleanliness ................................................................................................................................. 11
Coupling Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 11
Relubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Oil Lubricated Bearings ............................................................................................................ 11
Grease Lubricated Bearings ...................................................................................................... 12
End-Play Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................. 13
General .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Lower Thrust Bearings 182-286 Frames .............................................................................................. 13
Upper Ball Thrust Bearings 320-405 Frames, Oil Lubricated.............................................................. 13
Bearing Replacement............................................................................................................................... 14
Insulation and Winding Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 14
General ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Vacuum and Compressed Air Cleaning..................................................................................... 14
Cleaning with Water and Detergent .......................................................................................... 14
Cleaning with Solvents.............................................................................................................. 15
Re-Varnishing Windings ........................................................................................................... 15
Renewal Parts
.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Trouble Shooting Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 16

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VERTICAL INDUCTION MOTORS

HIGH THRUST HOLLOW & SOLID-SHAFT AND IN-LINE SOLID SHAFT
FRAMES 182-405 NEMA P BASE
TEFC & EXPLOSION-PROOF

I.

Enclosed motors are characterized by an enclosure and

ventilating system that prevents the free exchange of air
between the inside and outside of the motor. The air inside
the motor is circulated by the rotor fans to carry heat to the
enclosing parts, while an external fan blows ambient air
over the motor to complete the cooling process.

INTRODUCTION

General Electric High-Thrust vertical motors covered by

these instructions are carefully constructed of high-quality
materials and are designed to give long and trouble-free
service when properly installed and maintained. These
motors are generally used to drive pumps.

II.
Both HOLLOW-SHAFT and SOLID-SHAFT motors are
described in this instruction book. Hollow-shaft
construction is available in frame sizes 213 and larger
whereas solid-shaft construction is available in 182 and
larger. Figure 1 shows a typical 213-286 frame hollowshaft high thrust motor and Figure 2 shows the 324-405
frame construction. Solid-shaft construction is shown in
Figures 3 and 4 with the motor shaft extending out the
bottom of the motor. Solid-shaft high-thrust motors are not
suitable for driving loads that impose significant radial load
on the motor shaft; they should not, for example, be used
for belt-drive applications.

RECEIVING, HANDLING, AND

STORAGE

Each motor should be carefully examined when received

and a claim filed with the carrier for any damage. The
nearest office of the General Electric Company may offer
guidance.
The motor should be lifted by the lugs
provided. These lugs are intended for
lifting the motor only and must not be
used to lift any additional weight. Be careful not
to touch overhead power lines with lifting
equipment. Failure to observe this warning may
result in personal injury or death.

Motors may be supplied with different bearing

arrangements for various external thrust conditions
imposed by the pump, such as different magnitudes of
down-thrust and either momentary or continuous up-thrust.
A typical high-thrust motor with angular-contact ball
bearings is shown in Figures 1 and 2. This standard
construction is for high continuous down-thrust and is
suitable for momentary up-thrust equal to 30% of the rated
down-thrust capacity of a high-thrust motor. NOTE THAT
ANGULAR-CONTACT BEARINGS CAN ONLY
CARRY THRUST IN ONE DIRECTION.

If the motor is not to be installed immediately, it should be

stored in a clean, dry location. Precautions should be taken
to prevent the entrance of moisture, dust, or dirt during
storage and installation. Precautions are taken by the
factory to guard against corrosion. The machined parts are
slushed to prevent rust during shipment. Examine the parts
carefully for rust and moisture if the equipment is to be
stored and re-slush where necessary.
Motors are shipped without oil in the bearing reservoirs
(320 frame and larger). An oil film remains on the
bearings, but if the storage period is to exceed three
months, the reservoirs should be filled. It is suggested that
such oil-filled motors be conspicuously tagged in order to
prevent mishandling, which would cause oil spillage and
subsequent damage to the internal parts of the motor. When
filling for storage, fill to the maximum level shown on the
gage or approximately 1/2 over the mark showing the
standstill level. Before operating the motor, drain this oil
and refill with fresh oil.

IN-LINE motors (designed to be mounted on pumps which

are directly in the pipe-line, and hence called IN-LINE
motors) are also covered by this instruction book. These
motors have two opposed-mounted angular-contact ball
thrust bearings so they can carry either up or down thrust.
The guide bearing is a radial-ball type. IN-LINE motors are
always of the solid-shaft type. This clamped construction is
shown on Figures 3a and 4a.
Since overloading greatly reduces bearing life, the amount
of thrust applied should not exceed the recommended
values.

See instructions
recommendations.

This instruction book applies to motors with either Totally

Enclosed Fan Cooled or Totally Enclosed Fan CooledExplosion-Proof enclosures as defined by NEMA.

under

Relubrication

for

oil

During storage, windings should be protected from

excessive moisture absorption by some safe and reliable

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should be applied only in the areas for which they are
designed, as specified in the National Electrical Code. (See
Motors For Hazardous Locations).

method of heating. Space heaters, if supplied, may be used

for this purpose. The temperature of the windings should
always be maintained a few degrees above the temperature
of the surrounding air. It is recommended that motors in
storage be inspected, the windings meggered, and a log of
pertinent data kept. Any significant decrease in insulation
resistance should be investigated.

Installation of the machine where

hazardous,
flammable,
or
combustible vapors or dusts present
a possibility of explosion or fire should be in
accordance with The National Electrical Code,
Articles 500-503, and consistent with sound local
practices.
Extreme care is required for all
explosion-proof motors or TEFC motors supplied
with an explosion-proof or dust-ignition proof
accessory device or conduit box since any nicks
or burrs in the sealing surfaces during
disassembly and reassembly may destroy the
explosion-proof or dust-ignition proof features.
Failure to observe these precautions may result
in damage to the equipment, injury to personnel,
or both.

If a motor is to be in storage for over one year, it is

recommended that competent technical inspection service
be obtained to ensure that the storage has been adequate
and that the motor is suitable for service. Contact your
nearest General Electric Sales office to arrange for
inspection service.
A. Unpacking
If the machine or machine parts have been exposed to low
temperatures, unpack it only after it has reached the
temperature of the room in which it will be unpacked or
located; otherwise sweating will occur.

B. Pump and System Precautions

III.

INSTALLATION
Some precautions are necessary to assure satisfactory
operation of motors in pumping service. The packing gland
in the pump head should be kept in good condition so that
the liquid being pumped will not be forced out along the
shaft and enter the motor through the lower bearing housing.

Installation
should
be
in
accordance with the National
Electrical Code and consistent with
sound local practices.
Coupling guards
should be installed as needed to protect
against accidental contact with moving parts.
Machines accessible to personnel should be
further guarded by screening, guardrails or
other suitable enclosure to prevent anyone
from coming into contact with the equipment.
This is especially important for motors that are
remotely or automatically controlled or have
automatic re-setting overload relays, since
such motors may start unexpectedly. Failure
to observe these precautions may result in
injury of death to personnel.

Motors driving pumps in pressure systems where the

pressure is maintained after shutdown should be protected
from overspeeding by check valves or non-reverse
couplings.
The SYSTEM REED CRITICAL FREQUENCY should be
25% above or below motor operating speed in order to
avoid excessive vibration.
C. Alignment of Solid Shaft Motors
Accurate mechanical lineup is essential for successful
operation. Mechanical vibration and roughness when the
motor is running may indicate poor alignment. In general,
lineup by straight edge across, and feeler gages between
coupling halves is not sufficiently accurate. It is
recommended that the lineup be checked with dial
indicators. The space between coupling hubs should be
maintained as recommended by the coupling manufacturer.

A. Location and Mounting

Allow enough space around the motor to permit free flow
of ventilating air and to maintain an ambient temperature
not over 40. Where a choice of locations is possible,
install the motor so that it will be subjected to the least
amount of dirt, dust, liquids, or other harmful materials.
Mount the motor securely on a level, firm foundation, align
accurately with the driven equipment, and tighten mounting
bolts securely.

D. Couplings for Hollow-Shaft Motors

1. General

Because of their special enclosure features, enclosed

motors can be operated out-of-doors and in dirty locations.

Vertical hollow-shaft motors are designed for driving deepwell, turbine-type pumps and can be equipped with either
self-release, bolted, or non-reverse couplings as described in

Explosion-proof motors suitable for use in hazardous

locations bear the Underwriters Laboratories label and

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lengthen, the up per half of the self-release coupling is
lifted off of the driving pins, thus uncoupling the pump
from the motor. See Figure 2, where a self-release coupling
is shown to the left of the shaft center-line.

the following sections. These couplings are located at the

top of the motor and allow pump impeller position to be
adjusted easily. The type of coupling is specified by the
customer. Remove the top cover and fan casing for access to
the coupling

NOTE: Self-release couplings cannot carry up-thrust.

Two slots are provided in the outside rim of the coupling so

that a bar can be inserted to keep the assembly from turning
while the adjustment of pump impeller clearance is being
made. The motor fan must be removed for access to these
holes, but fan removal is a normal step during motor
installation since it is mounted on the upper half-coupling.
A coupling bolt can be screwed into one of the extra tapped
holes in the top endshield to provide a stop for the bar.

To install a motor with a self-release coupling, first lift off

the upper half-coupling and the fan attached to it, and
remove the fan from the coupling. Then lower the motor
onto the pump with pump shaft through motor shaft. Next,
set the upper half-coupling into place on the lower halfcoupling and put the gib-key in place. Then put the pump
shaft nut in place, adjust the pump and lock the nut.
Finally, set the fan on top of the upper half-coupling and
secure it with its 3 capscrews.

To prevent breakage, coupling bolts must be tightened to

torque values indicated below for bolted or non-reverse
couplings.
Bolt Size

Torque

1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1

10 lb-ft
20 lb-ft
37 lb-ft
90 lb-ft
180 lb-ft
320 lb-ft
710 lb-ft

Proper functioning of a self-release coupling depends upon

several factors. The pump shaft adjusting nut must be
securely attached to the top half-coupling, and the top halfcoupling must not bind on the lower half. Otherwise, the
adjusting nut lock-screw may break instead of the coupling
halves separating. Should this happen, the motor would
continue to unscrew. Serious damage to both motor and
line shaft may result. Clearance between the coupling
halves should be checked by placing the top half-coupling
in position prior to installing the motor. It should drop into
place, and rest solidly on the lower half-coupling, without
forcing.

It
shall
be
the
installers
responsibility in all cases to
ascertain that these torque values
are used and maintained. This shall include
those instances when the coupling comes
mounted in the motor. Failure to comply may
cause the coupling blots to break with resultant
extensive damage to the equipment.

Proper alignment of the pump head-shaft within the motor

hollow shaft is also important. After the coupling releases,
it no longer holds the pump shaft centered. If the alignment
is not good, the motor shaft which is still rotating may rub
the pump shaft which has stopped, and damage will result.
A third requirement is that the distance between the top of
the pump shaft and the inside of the top cap be at least
enough to allow the top half-coupling, when it tries to
release, to clear the pins before the shaft hits the cap.
Check this clearance after the adjusting nut has been drawn
up to its final position. To facilitate making the check, the
motor outline print shows a maximum dimension XH
from the top of the coupling to the top of the pump shaft.
Adhering to this design limit will allow the shaft and
coupling to lift enough to clear the pins and still leave a
small clearance between the shaft and cap. For standard
motors, XH is as shown in Table 1

2. Self-Release Couplings
Self release couplings must not be
used with explosion-proof motors.
Only non-reverse couplings with
non-sparking ratchets should be used with
explosion-proof or dust ignition-proof motors
that drive pumps with sectional shafts. If the
pump has a solid, one piece shaft, a bolted
coupling may be used.

Table I

Should the motor accidentally be run in the reverse

direction, the pump line-shaft joints may unscrew. The selfrelease coupling acts to limit the amount of this
unscrewing. In normal operation, torque from the motor is
transmitted by the lower half-coupling through the driving
pins to the upper half-coupling, and then to the pump shaft.
If reversal occurs and the pump shaft starts to unscrew and

Frame Size

XH

213-215
254-256
284-286
324-326
364-365
404-405

2.00 inches
2.25 inches
2.50 inches
3.75 inches
3.75 inches
4.00 inches

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motor onto the pump with pump shaft through the motor
shaft. Then set the upper half-coupling into place on the
lower half-coupling and put the gib-key in place, tightening
the bolts. Then put the pump nut in place, adjust the pump
and lock the nut. Finally, put the fan in place on the upper
half-coupling and secure it with the 3 capscrews provided.

Depending upon the circumstances causing reversal and

upon which line-shaft joint unscrew, there may be enough
energy stored in the rotating parts, at the time the coupling
clears the pins, to cause the pump shaft to continue to rise
and strike the top cap. However, if the above conditions are
met, damage, even in the most severe cases, should be
limited to a broken top cover or fan.

4. Non-Reverse Couplings

It is intended that self-release couplings will be called upon

to uncouple only infrequently.
NOTE: Any time a self-release coupling uncouples, it is
necessary to remove all power and manually re-couple.

For explosion-proof motors, a special

non-reverse endshield cover made of
bronze must be used, so pins striking
ratchet teeth will not spark.

Uncoupling is most frequently caused by application of

single-phase power after a power supply disturbance, while
the motor is being driven in the reverse direction by the
pump; this single-phase power causes the motor to take
over and drive the pump in the reverse direction and the
pump shaft joints will then unscrew. To prevent this, select
a motor starter which requires a manual start after any stop
(rather than allowing automatic re-start as soon as power is
applied to the starter), or incorporates a back-spin timer to
keep power from being automatically reapplied to the
motor until enough time has elapsed for water back-flow
through the pump to stop and for the motor to completely
stop.

The non-reverse type of coupling, as shown to the right of

the motor centerline in Figures 1 and 2, is also a bolted
type, and, in addition, it keeps the pump and motor from
rotating in the reverse direction. Thus, it not only prevents
the pump shaft from unscrewing and damage to waterlubricated pump shaft bearings, when during shutdown the
residual water in the system drives the pump in the reverse
direction. This type of coupling also allows up-thrust from
the pump to be carried by the motor bearings. Motor torque
is transmitted to the pump shaft through the two halves of
the coupling which are bolted together. See Required Bolt
Torques.
To install a motor with a non-reverse coupling, first unbolt
and remove the fan, thus exposing the coupling bolts. Next,
put the fan bolts back in place to secure the pin-retaining
plate to the pin-carrier and keep the non-reverse assembly
from flying apart. Then, unbolt and remove the upper halfcoupling and non-reverse assembly. Next, lower motor
onto the pump with pump shaft through the motor shaft.
Then set the upper half-coupling and non-reverse assembly
into place on the lower half-coupling and bolt it to the
lower half-coupling, tightening the bolts. Then install the
gib-key and pump shaft nut, adjust the pump and lock the
nut. Finally, remove the three small capscrews securing
pin-retaining plate, put the fan in place and secure it with
these same capscrews.

Power supply phase-sequence reversal will also cause the

motor to reverse and unscrew the pump shaft, but this
rarely occurs. An anti-phase-reversal relay can be
incorporated in the motor controller if desired.
To prevent uncoupling on initial start-up, check motor
rotation direction before installing the upper half-coupling
to be sure direction is correct. To reverse direction of
rotation, interchange any two power leads.
3. Bolted Couplings
Bolted couplings allow up-thrust from the pump to be taken
by the motor bearings. This type of coupling is similar to a
self-release coupling except that the driving pins are
replaced by bolts, which should be securely tightened to
hold the two halves of the coupling solidly together so that
torque is transmitted by face friction. See Torque
Requirements. This type of coupling does not have the selfrelease feature and allows reverse rotation.
See the self-release coupling shown to the left of the motor
center line in Figure 2, which is applicable to bolted
couplings except that the headless drive pins are replaced
by bolts as explained above.

The operation of a non-reverse coupling is explained as

follows. When the motor is started in the correct or forward
direction, the ratchet pins are lifted by the ratchet teeth and
are held up by centrifugal force and friction when motor
speed becomes high enough. When power is removed, the
speed decreases, and the pin will catch on a ratchet tooth
and prevent backward rotation. The number of pins differs
from the number of teeth to multiply the number of
stopping positions.

To install a motor with a bolted coupling, first unbolt and

remove the fan, thus exposing the coupling bolts. Then
unbolt and remove the upper half-coupling. Next, lower the

A very rapid decrease in speed can result in acceleration

forces great enough to prevent the pins from dropping. This
condition is further aggravated when the pins become dirty

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and their action sluggish. If the time from shutdown (the
instant the stop button is pressed) to zero speed is greater
than two seconds, operation will be satisfactory.

E. Power Supply and Connections

1. Wiring and Grounding
Motor and control wiring, overload
protection, and grounding should be
in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and consistent with sound local
practices. Failure to observe these precautions
may result in damage to the equipment, injury to
personnel, or both.

To permit operation when stopping time is less than two

seconds, the pins are spring-loaded. For those cases
involving cycling (frequent starting and stopping) and
stopping times greater than two seconds, the springs may
be removed to decrease wear on the ratchet plate.
Pins and springs are made of heat-treated stainless steel.
A complete non-reverse coupling consists of a self-release
coupling plus a non-reverse assembly, which includes pin
carrier, pins, springs, pin retaining plate, and capscrews.

Stator winding connections should be made as shown on

the connection diagram or in accordance with the wiring
diagram attached to the inside of the conduit box cover. For
3 lead motors, no connection diagram is needed or
supplied.

On motors covered by this instruction book, the ratchet

teeth are an integral part of the Endshield cover casting.

The motor frame may be grounded by attaching a ground

strap from a known ground point to the bronze grounding
bolt in the conduit box.

A self-release or a bolted coupling can be converted to a

non-reverse coupling on 324-405 frame motors without
disturbing the adjustment of the pump shaft nut.

2. Allowable Voltage and Frequency

The non-reverse assembly will normally be received as a

unit. To assemble it onto the motor, unbolt and remove the
fan, thus exposing the coupling pins or bolts. Next, remove
the drive-pins or bolts from the lower half-coupling. Next,
insert the long capscrews through the plate, pin carrier, and
top coupling. Tighten them securely so that torque will be
transmitted by friction between the coupling faces rather
than through the bolts. See Torque Requirements. Next,
remove the three smaller capscrews securing the pinretaining plate to the pin-carrier. Finally, put the fan into
place on top of the pin-retaining plate and secure it with the
three capscrews just removed. On 213-286 frame machines,
the pump shaft nut must be removed and the bolted or selfrelease coupling replaced with a non-reverse coupling.

The power supply must agree with the motor nameplate

voltage and frequency. Motors will operate (but with
characteristics somewhat different from nameplate values)
on line voltages within 10% of nameplate value or
frequency within 5%, and a combined variation not to
exceed 10%.
3. Position of the Conduit Box
When mounting conditions permit, the conduit box may be
turned so that entrance can be made upward, downward, or
from either side.

The top half of the coupling should seat solidly on the

lower half and the pins should touch the bottom of the
pockets between the teeth in the ratchet. The clearance
between the pin-carrier and the top of the ratchet teeth
should be between 1/16 and 1/8.

F. Lubrication
Motors with oil-lubricated bearings (324-405 frames) are
shipped without oil. Before starting the motor, fill each
reservoir to the standstill level shown on the sight gage. Be
careful to keep dirt out of the lubricant and bearing
housing.

A non-reverse assembly must not be

added to explosion-proof motors
unless a bronze end-shield cover is
also installed. This is to avoid sparking that
might occur when the steel pins of the nonreverse assembly strike the endshield cover.

Use only the oil specified on the lubrication nameplate or

the lubrication instruction supplied with each motor. See
Relubrication, Table II and Lube Nameplate for oil
grade and viscosity and further instructions.

When installing a non-reverse coupling do not use

lubricant. Lubrication will lower the coefficient of friction
between pins and pin carrier, and the pins may not stay up
when motor reaches full speed.

If reservoirs have had oil in them during storage period,

drain out this old oil when installing the motor for
operation.

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IV.

b. Enclose the motor with canvas or

similar covering, leaving a hole at the top for moisture to
escape. Insert heating units or lamps and leave them on
until the insulation resistance is constant for one-half our
period. Be careful not to get heating units so close to the
winding that they cause localized damage.

OPERATION

Before energizing the motor for the

first time or after an extended shutdown, it is advisable to check
insulation resistance, power supply and
mechanical freedom of the motor. If the motor
has been stored in a damp location, dry it out
thoroughly before operating.

c. With the rotor locked and using

approximately 10% of rated voltage, pass a current through
the stator windings. Increase the current gradually until the
temperature reaches 90C. Do not exceed this temperature.
Maintain a temperature of 90C until the insulation
resistance becomes constant for a one-half hour period.

Be sure that the motor is not

running and the power supply is
disconnected before working on the
motor.
A.

2. Check bearing oil reservoirs to be sure they

have been filled to the proper level with fresh oil. See
Relubrication, Table II and Lube Nameplate on motor
for oil grade and viscosity and further instructions. Be sure
filler caps and drain plugs are securely tightened.

Steps Prior to Initial Start-Up After a Long

Idle Period

1. Check insulation resistance as indicated in

the caution above.

3. Examine the motor for loose objects or

debris which may have accumulated and remove any
foreign material.

Before
measuring
insulation
resistance, the machine must be at
stand-still and all windings to be
tested must be electrically connected to the
frame and to ground for a time sufficient to
remove all residual electrostatic charge. Failure
to observe these precautions may result in
injury to personnel.

4. If possible, turn the rotor by hand to be sure

that it rotates freely.
5. Check all connections with the connection
diagram. Check all accessible factory-made connections for
tightness to make sure none has become loose during
shipment.

In accordance with established standards, the

recommended minimum insulation resistance for the stator
winding is as follows:
RS =

VS
1000

6. If possible, leave motor uncoupled (or

uncouple it) for initial operation so that motor vibration,
noise, current, and bearings can be checked uncoupled
before they are masked by the pump. To run a VHS motor
uncoupled, it is recommended that the pump head-shaft be
removed. If this cannot be done, remove the upper halfcoupling and be sure the pump shaft is well centered in the
motor shaft so it will not rub. IF THIS IS DONE,
ROTATE MOTOR BY HAND TO BE SURE THERE IS
NO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN SHAFTS. Do not try to
run motor un-coupled by just removing gib-key.

+1

Where RS is the recommended minimum insulation

resistance in megohms at 40C of the entire stator winding
obtained by applying direct potential to the entire winding
for one minute, and VS is rated machine voltage.
NOTE: See IEEE Recommended Practice For Testing
Insulation Resistance Of Rotating Machines Publication
No. 43 for more complete information.

7. When the driven machine is likely to be

damaged by the wrong direction of rotation, it is imperative
to uncouple the motor from its load during the initial start
and make certain that it rotates in the correct direction. If it
is necessary to change rotation, interchange any two line
leads. For multispeed motors, check each speed
independently. On VHS motors, do this before installing
pump head-shaft and upper half-coupling.

If the insulation resistance is lower than this value, it may

be wet and it is advisable to eliminate the moisture in one
of the following ways
a. Dry the stator in an air circulating oven
with the air surrounding the part at 95C to 115C. until the
stator has been above 90C for at least four hours. Then the
air temperature may be raised to 135C to 155C. Continue
to heat until the insulation resistance is constant for a onehalf hour period.

Some motors are designed for unidirectional rotation.

Rotation of these motors must be in accordance with the
rotation indicated on the nameplate and the outline
furnished with the equipment.

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conditions, excessive current due to overload, unbalanced
AC voltage, or (if a variable speed controller is used)
harmonics in power supplied to the motor.

B. Initial Start
1. After inspecting the machine carefully as
outlined above, make the initial start by following the
regular sequence of starting operations in the control
instructions.

VI.

MAINTENANCE

Before
initiating
maintenance
procedures, disconnect all power
sources to the motor and accessories.
For machines equipped with surge capacitors,
do not handle capacitor until it is discharged by
a conductor simultaneously touching all
terminals and leads, including ground. This
discharge conductor should be insulated for
handling. Replace all normal grounding
connections prior to operating. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in injury
to personnel.

2. Run the motor uncoupled initially, if

possible, checking for abnormal noise, vibration, or bearing
temperatures and for current and voltage balance. Then
check motor operation under load for an initial period of at
least one hour to observe whether any unusual noise or
hotspots develop.
3. In the event of excessive vibration or
unusual noise, remove all power and disconnect the
machine from the load and check the mounting and
alignment.
4. Space heaters should be de-energized
during motor operation.

A. General

5. Check line voltage on all three phases to be

sure it is balanced and within 10% of motor rated voltage
with motor drawing load current.

Inspect the motor at regular intervals, as determined by

service conditions. Keep the motor clean and the
ventilation openings clear.

6. Check the operating current against the

nameplate value. Do not exceed the value of nameplate
amperes X service factor (if any) under steady continuous
load. Also, check to be sure that current in all three lines is
balanced.

In addition to a daily observation of the overall condition,

it is recommended that a regular inspection routine be set
up to check periodically the following items:

C. Jogging and Repeat Starts

Repeated starts and/or jogs of
induction motors greatly reduce the
life of the winding insulation. The
heat produced by each acceleration or jog is
much more than that dissipated by the motor at
full load. If it is necessary to repeatedly start or
jog a motor, it is advisable to check the
application with the local general electric sales
office.

1.

General Cleanliness

2.

Insulation and Windings

3.

Lubrication and Bearings

4.

Coupling Bolt Tightness

B. Explosion-Proof Motors for

Hazardous Locations
Motors which are suitable for use in hazardous locations
have special features and are called explosion-proof motors
or dust ignition-proof motors. They bear the Underwriters
Laboratories label which specifies the particular type of
location in which the motor may be operated.

Check motor heating but do not depend on your hand to

determine temperature. Use the temperature detectors
furnished in the motor if there are any (e.g., RTDs or
thermocouples), or use a thermometer. If there is any doubt
about the safe operating temperature, take the temperature
of the part in question and confer with the nearest sales
office of the General Electric Company. Give full details,
including all nameplate information.

Special features include wide metal-to-metal joints with

limited clearances between surfaces; the sealing of leads
into the frame; enclosing parts and holding bolts of proper
design for strength; fans, seals, and non-reverse couplings
of non-sparking metals; the avoidance of removable plugs
in the enclosure; etc.

Overheating of the motor may be caused by improper

ventilation, excessive ambient temperature, dirty

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compressed air lines and the danger of blowing metal chips
into the insulation with compressed air.

Motors for hazardous locations

require more than ordinary care in
their maintenance and repair to
assure their continued safety. When major
repairs are necessary or new parts are required
(except for bearings), it is recommended that
the motor be sent to an authorized General
Electric service shop. Minor repairs and routine
maintenance can be done locally provided
proper precautions are taken not to alter the
original explosion or dust-ignition proof
features. However, it should be emphasized that
failure to observe these precautions may result
in a motor which is unsafe for use in hazardous
locations and such use may result in a serious
explosion causing property damage, personal
injury, or both.

To prevent injury to eyes and

respiratory organs, safety glasses and
suitable ventilation or other protective
equipment should be used. Operator must not
use compressed air to remove dirt or dust from
his person or clothing.
D. Coupling Maintenance
The condition of non-reverse couplings should be checked
periodically by removing the tip cap. If dirt has caused the
action of the pins to become sluggish, the pin-carrier
should be removed, disassembled, and thoroughly cleaned
with a suitable solvent. The parts should then be dried and
reassembled in accordance with the instructions given
under Non-Reverse Couplings.

Whenever it is necessary to disassemble one of these

motors, it is essential that it first be disconnected from the
supply circuit and removed from the hazardous area. All
machined metal surfaces forming joints in the motor
housing must be protected from damage. Hammers or
prying tools should not be used where they come in contact
with joint surfaces.

Sometimes, after a long period of operation with frequent

stops and starts, the surface of the holes in the pin-carrier
becomes polished, so that friction forces will no longer
hold the pins clear of the ratchet teeth when the motor is
running. This condition can be remedied by roughening
these surfaces with a piece of emery paper wrapped around
a rod.

No clearance should be increased either at joints, around

shaft, or between rotor and stator. No new openings should
be made and changes that alter the strength of the parts
must be avoided. Before reassembling the motor, carefully
clean the joint surfaces and then apply a thin coating of
Gredag 52 graphitized grease or other Underwriters
Laboratories approved non-hardening material.

NOTE:
Whenever the dismantling of couplings is
necessary, the use of witness marks will assure a balanced
condition when reassembly is complete.
Bolts on both bolted couplings and non-reverse couplings
should be checked periodically to be sure they are tight.
See Recommended Tightening Torques.

During assembly, carefully fit the parts together. All

holding bolts and capscrews should be returned to their
correct place, and properly tightened. Substitution of bolts
or other parts should not be made. Bolts may be part of a
flame cooling path, and maintenance of proper clearance
between bolt and bolt hole is essential.

E. Relubrication
1. Oil Lubricated Bearings
Motors 320 frame sizes and larger generally have an oil
lubricated upper bearing. The following instructions apply
to that bearing. Grease lubricated instructions for all other
bearings are included in the following section.

C. General Cleanliness
While TEFC and explosion-proof motors are enclosed for
protection against adverse conditions of service, they
should be kept reasonably clean for longer trouble-free life.
External air passages in the top endshield and stator frame
should be cleaned periodically to prevent overheating of
the motor. Oily vapor, debris, or dust may build up and
block off ventilation. Any of these contaminants can lead to
early motor failure. Motors should be disassembled and
thoroughly cleaned periodically as needed.

Motors covered by these instructions have oil lubricated

bearings. Maintain proper lubrication by checking the oil
level periodically and adding oil when necessary. Because
of the clearing action of the bearing as the motor
accelerates up to speed and the expansion of the oil as it
comes up to operating temperature, the oil level will be
higher after the motor has been in operation for a while
than it is with the motor at standstill. The normal level,
with the motor stopped and the oil cold, is marked
STANDSTILL LEVEL on the sight gage.

Motors may be blown out with dry, compressed air of

moderate pressure. However, cleaning by suction is
preferred because of the possibility of water in the

Overfilling should be avoided not only because of the

possibility that expansion may force the oil over the oil

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Table II
OIL VISCOSITY
(For a particular motor, refer to the lubrication nameplate or instructions)
Oil
Bearing Function
Bearing
Viscosity
SUS
and location
Type
@ 100F
@F
Thrust Bearing
Angular Contact Ball
150
45
(In top endshield)
320-405 Frame
Guide Bearing
Ball
150
45
(In base endshield)
405 frame, 3600 rmp only others
are grease lubricated

GE Spec.
D6B6A

D6B6A

bearing size, thrust-load and speed are so high that even

with water cooling the normal oil temperature may be as
high as 210F. In these cases, it is especially important
that proper viscosity, high-grade oil containing an
oxidation inhibitor be used. Observe the condition of the
oil frequently and change oil when it begins to show
signs of deterioration.

sleeve and into the motor, but also because operating

with the oil level too high prevents the bearing from
clearing itself of excess oil. The resultant churning can
cause extra loss, high temperatures, and oxidized oil. If,
during operation, the oil level goes above the maximum
shown on the sight gage, drain enough oil to bring the
level back within the operating range. A hole is provided
inside the drain plug to make it possible to do this
without completely removing the plug.

Oil-lubricated bearing housings are provided with large

settling chambers in which dust, dirt, and sludge collect.
Unless the oil has been permitted to oxidize, the draining
of the old oil during regular changes will usually provide
sufficient flushing action to clean out the reservoir.

Do not permit the operating oil level to fall below the

minimum shown on the gage. Should it ever become
necessary to add excessive amounts of make-up oil.
investigate immediately for oil leaks.

Whenever the motor is disassembled for general cleaning

and reconditioning, the bearing housing may be washed
out with a suitable cleaning solvent. 1,1,1,
Trichloroethane may be used, following the same
instructions and cautions as shown for cleaning windings.
Avoid using any solvent that will soften the paint used on
the interior of the oil reservoir. Be sure that the oil
metering hole is clear, and then dry the housing
thoroughly before reassembly.

Change oil at regular intervals. The time between oil

changes depends upon the severity of operating
conditions and, hence, must be determined by the motor
user. One or two changes a year is average, but special
conditions, such as high ambient temperature, may
require more frequent changes. Avoid operating motor
with oxidized oil.
Use only best grade, oxidation and corrosion inhibited
turbine oil produced by reputable oil companies. The
viscosity (weight) of the oil to be used depends upon the
type and size of the bearing, its load and speed, the
ambient temperature, and the amount and temperature of
the cooling water (if used). The lubrication nameplate or
instruction with each motor specifies the viscosity range
of oil suitable for average conditions. The usual
recommendations are summarized in Table II, Oil
Viscosity. Operation in ambient temperatures that are
near or below freezing may require preheating the oil or
the use of a special oil.

2. Grease Lubricated Bearings

The thrust bearing on 182-286 (bottom bearing) and the
guide bearing on the 182-405 frame (182-286 top bearing
and 324-405 top bearing) are generally grease lubricated.
The thrust bearings of motors with speeds above 1800
RPM should be regreased every 1000 hours of operation
with an interval not to exceed three months. For motors
with speeds 1800 RPM and below, regrease every 2000
hours of operation with the interval not to exceed 6
months. The guide bearings should be regreased in
accordance with attached schedule.

In some cases, water cooling for the oil is impractical or

undesirable and the normal operating oil temperature will
be in range of 170 to 210F. Also, in some cases, the

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Type
Service

Typical Examples

Easy

Infrequent operation

Standard

One or
operation

two

shift

need not be disturbed on a new motor. However, should

the motor be diassembled for any reason, the adjustment
must be made during reassembly to avoid damaging the
bearings or having some rotating part rub against a
stationary part. The procedure depends upon the type of
thrust bearing.

Relubricati
on Interval

1 year
6 months

Severe

Continuous Operation

3 months

Very
Severe

Dirty locations and/ or

high
ambient
temperatures

2 months

2. Lower Thrust Bearings

182-286 Frames,
Grease Lubricated
Standard high-thrust motors are designed to withstand
only momentary up-thrust. This up-thrust which can exist
for a few seconds during starting, is taken by the guide
bearing. To prevent the thrust bearing from losing radial
stability during this time, the motor end play is limited to
a few thousandths of an inch by shims inserted in the
housing above the upper bearing. This adjustment is
made at the factory and need not be disturbed on a new
motor. However, should the motor be disassembled for
any reason, the adjustment must be made upon
reassembly to avoid damaging the bearings.

Relubrication should be with General Electric D6A2C5

grease for best results unless special grease is specified
on the nameplate.
The following procedure should be used in regreasing:
a.

Stop the unit.

b.

Disconnect unit from the power

Whenever these motors are reassembled, the shims

should be replaced and the end play checked to see that it
falls within the allowable 0.005 to 0.007. See Figures 1
and 3.

supply.
c. Remove the relief plug and free the
hole of hardened grease.

Motors which must withstand continuous up-thrust have

a somewhat different construction. The thrust bearing is
arranged to take this up-thrust and is clamped in the
bearing housing. No shims are used in these motors since
the lower bearing is of the type which can withstand axial
load in both directions. See Figure 3A.

d. Wipe the lubrication fitting clean and

add grease with a hand-operated gun.
e. Leave the relief plug temporarily off.
Reconnect the unit and run for about 20 minutes to expel
the excess grease.
f.

Stop the unit; replace the plug.

g.

Restart the unit.

3. Upper Ball Thrust Bearing

324-405 Frames, Oil Lubricated
For a motor with angular-contact ball thrust bearings,
refer to Figures 2 and 4. When the motor shaft nut is
tightened, the rotor, shaft and lower bearing are drawn up
until the outer ring of the lower bearing seats against the
lower bearing cover. Further tightening of the nut
preloads the bearings. (Note that the shoulder on the shaft
below the lower half-coupling is purposely located so
that it does not seat against the coupling.)

Failure to observe the foregoing

instructions for regreasing may result
in grease leakage and/or
bearing damage.
F. End-Play Adjustment
1. General

The best way to adjust the nut is by trial, using an

indicator between the lower half-coupling and top
endshield, and lifting the rotor to check the end-play after
each setting of the nut until between 0.002 and 0.005 is
obtained. The nut should then be locked with its
lockwasher. If equipment is not available to use this
method, the following procedure may be used. Tighten
the motor shaft nut carefully until all end-play is removed
and the rotor just fails to turn freely. Then back the nut

Most high-thrust motors are designed to withstand only

momentary up-thrust. This up-thrust, which can exist for
a few seconds during starting, is taken by the guide
bearing. To prevent the thrust bearing from losing radial
stability during this time, the motor endplay is limited to
a small amount by adjustment of the motor shaft nut or
by shimming. This adjustment is made at the factory and

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particles, and other contaminants. A variety of
satisfactory and acceptable methods are available for
keeping equipment clean. The choice of method will
depend greatly on time, availability of equipment, and on
the insulation system. However, vacuum and/or
compressed air cleaning with nonmetallic hose tips
should precede cleaning with water and detergent or with
solvents. Tightly adhering dirt may require gently
brushing or wiping to get it loose.

off 1/6 turn and lock with its washer. An assembly

nameplate giving this information is mounted on the
motor.
Motors which must withstand continuous up-thrust have
a somewhat different construction. The upper (thrust)
bearing is arranged to take this up-thrust; it consists of
angular-contact thrust bearings mounted back-to-back
(DB). (See Figure 4A). The inner rings are locked on the
lower half-coupling with a nut and the outer rings are
clamped in the endshield with a ring. The shaft shoulder
below the lower half-coupling is so located that it seats
against the lower half-coupling before the lower bearing
comes up against its cover. No special adjustment is
necessary when reassembling this type of motor, and the
motor shaft nut can be pulled down tight and locked. The
end play of the motors using DB-mounted bearings will
then be very small, 0.005 or less.

To prevent injury to eyes and

respiratory organs, safety glasses and
suitable ventilation or other protective
equipment should be used.
2. Vacuum and Compressed
Air Cleaning
Compressed air may be used to remove loose dirt and
dust from air passages such as air ducts.

G. Bearing Replacement
In general, replacement bearings should be of the same
type and installed in the same relative position as the
original bearings.

Suction should be used to remove dirt and dust particles

from windings to avoid driving particles into the
windings and damaging the coils.

When removing bearings, apply steady, even pressure

parallel to the shaft or lower half coupling center line.
Apply this pressure to the inner race whenever possible.
Angular-contact bearings which have failed and are
especially tight on the coupling, can sometimes be
removed by using the following procedure: separate the
bearing by forcing the outer race over the balls; then,
with a torch, apply quick heat to the inner race while also
applying pulling pressure.

Care must be taken to make sure that

the air supply is dry and that
excessive air pressure is not used.
Generally a pressure of not more than 30 psi is
recommended
Operator must not use compressed air
to remove dirt or dust from his person
or clothing.

Angular-contact bearings which are to be stacked

together should have their high points of eccentricity
(indicated by a burnished spot on the inner race) lined up.
All bearings should be of the same manufacturer and of
the type that permits stacking.

3. Cleaning with Water and Detergent

This method is very effective in cleaning windings when
used with a low pressure steam jenny (maximum steam
flow 309 PSI and 90C).

Some motors with angular-contact ball bearings are

supplied with removable spacer rings under the outer
race of the thrust bearing so that the thrust capacity can
be increased by adding an extra bearing or bearings.
When these bearings are installed, the high points of
eccentricity should be lined up with the keyway in the
lower half-coupling. If the original bearings have been in
service, they should be replaced at the time this
conversion is made.

To minimize possible damage to

varnish and insulation, a fairly neutral,
non-conducting type of detergent
such as Dubois Flow should be used. A pint of
detergent to 20 gallons of water is
recommended.
If a steam jenny is not available, the cleaning solution
may be applied with warm water by a spray gun. After
the cleaning operation, the windings should be rinsed
with water or low-pressure steam. It is advisable to dry
the windings. Refer back to Insulation Resistance section
for instructions on how to proceed.

H. Insulation and Winding Maintenance

1. General
For long life and satisfactory operation, insulated
windings should be kept clean and free of dirt, oil, metal

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5. Revarnishing Windings

4. Cleaning With Solvents

After several cleanings with water and detergent, it may

be necessary to re-varnish the windings. GE 9522 or
equivalent varnish treatment is recommended for Class B
and Class systems. This varnish is available from the
General Electric Company Insulating Materials
Department of GE Service Shops.

Many cleaning fluids are flammable

and/or toxic to prevent injury to
personnel and property. Care should
be taken to avoid flames, sparks, etc. Safety
glasses should be used and contact with the
skin should be avoided. The area should be well
ventilated or protective equipment should be
used.

All systems treated with varnish No. 9522 or equivalent

must be baked until the windings are at 150C for four
hours.

Although cleaning with water and detergent is the

preferred method, solvent cleaning may be used when
heat drying facilities are not available.

VI.

RENEWAL PARTS

1,1,1 Trichloroethane is recommended for use as the

cleaning solvent. Solvent cleaning of silicone-insulated
windings (Class H insulated machines) is not
recommended.

When ordering parts, give description and state quantity

of parts desired, together with the nameplate rating,
model, and serial number of the motor. For couplings,
also specify the type, bore, and keyway size.

While
1,1,1,
trichloroethane
is
considered to be non-flammable and
has a relatively low order of toxicity,
it should be used only in a well ventilated area
that is free from open flames. Avoid prolonged
exposure to its vapor. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in injury to personnel.

Requests for additional copies of these instructions or

inquiries for specific information should be addressed to
the nearest sales office of the General Electric Company.

Windings cleaned with solvent should be dried

thoroughly by circulation of dry air before voltage is
applied.

* One commercial source of 1,1,1 Trichloroethane is

Chlorothene NU, which is a trademark of the Dow
Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan.

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VII.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Affected Parts
Windings

Difficulty
Overheating

Bearings

Overheating

Bearing Housing

Oil Leaks

Motor

Excessive Vibration

Motor

Failure to Start

Insulation

Low Insulation
Resistance or
Insulation Failure

What to Check
Calibration of measuring instrument
Excessive load
Unbalanced AC current
Improper or restricted ventilation
Excessive ambient temperature
Short circuited coil or windings
Dirty windings
Unbalanced voltage
Harmonics in Power Supply (Variable Frequency Control
Fan Broken
Calibration of measuring instrument
Worn out or dirty oil
Insufficient Oil
Misalignment
Excessive thrust or radial loading
Shaft currents
Improper end-play
Fan broken
Incorrect grade of oil (type or viscosity)
Loose fittings
Cracked/porous casting
Over-filled
Water in oil
Unbalance
Misalignment
Improper or settled foundation
Non-uniform air gap
Rubbing parts
Bent shaft
Unbalanced stator current
Damaged bearings
Reed Critical Frequency
Incorrect end-play
Fan broken
Wrong transformer taps
Wrong connections
Open circuit
Excessive line drop (low voltage at motor)
Excessive load
Rotor rubs
Wrong direction of rotation
Moisture, dirt, metal particles, oil, or other contaminants on
the insulated windings
Wrong voltage
Excessive temperature
Voltage surges/lightning
Mechanical damage
Excessive vibration with resultant mechanical damage
Single-phasing

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Figure 1 213-286 Frame Motors

Typical Hollow-Shaft High-Thrust,
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Or Explosion-Proof Motor
With Angular Contact Ball Lower Thrust Bearing

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Figure 2 324-405 Frame Motors

Typical Hollow-Shaft High-Thrust,
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Or Explosion-Proof Motor
With Angular Contact Upper Bearing.

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Figure 3 182-286 Frame Motors

Typical Solid Shaft High-Thrust, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
Or Explosion-Proof Motor With Angular Contact Lower Bearing. Typical Solid Shaft Construction For
Continuous Up And Down Thrust Is Shown In Figure 3A.

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Figure 4 324-405 Frame Motors

Typical Upper Bearing And Fan Construction For TEFC And
Explosion-Proof Solid Shaft Motors Suitable For High Down Thrust,
Momentary Up-Thrust And Limited Endplay. Typical Solid Shaft
And Inline Pump Motor Construction For Continuous Up
And Down Thrust Are Shown In Figure 4A.

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A foundation is required for a National Pump Company Vertical Turbine Pump. The foundation must be built to
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INSTALLATION
Sub-base:
National Pump recommends that 2 to 3 inches of epoxy grout should be required under the pump baseplate flanges to
reach the desired compressive strength. Thinner pours do not generate enough exothermic reaction heat to fully cure
the epoxy. Reference Figure A.
NOTE: Before leveling, the sub-base or baseplate should be high enough in grout thickness as noted above.

Leveling the sub-base may be done by one of the following methods:

a. Leveling wedges
b. Leveling nuts on the anchor bolts
Regardless of the method, a machinists level must be used for leveling. Level the sub-base in two directions at 90
on the machined surface.
NOTE: Preferred levelness is deadlevel but an acceptable tolerance is 0.002 inches per foot.

Grout in the sub-base using a non-shrinking grout. Allow the grout to cure for approximately 48 hours before
installing the pump.
NOTE: For deep well setting over 50 feet See special instructions provided.
BARREL INSTALLATION
Attach eyebolts to the mounting flange of the barrel.
Attach slings and raise the barrel to a vertical position over the foundation.
Lower the barrel until the flange is resting on the foundation. Reference Figure B.
Leveling of the barrel may be done by the following methods:
a. Leveling wedges
b. Leveling nuts on the anchor bolts
Regardless of the method, a machinists level must be used for leveling. Level the sub-base in two directions at 90
on the machined surface.
NOTE: Preferred levelness is deadlevel but an acceptable tolerance is 0.002 inches per foot.
If threaded studs are used in the installation of the pump, they should be installed after leveling of the barrel but before
grouting.
Grout the barrel flange, using non-shrinking grout.
CAUTION: WHEN CONNECTING EXTERIOR PIPING, CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO DISTURB THE LEVELNESS OF
THE BARREL FLANGE.
Figure A
Figure B

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