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Ampco Pumps Company SP Series Manual  M-015 RevC 6.19  

 

 

 

Ampco SP Series 

 

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Self-priming Liquid Ring Pump 

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Installation and Maintenance Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for SP 200

Page 1: ...Ampco Pumps Company SP Series Manual M 015 RevC 6 19 Ampco SP Series Self priming Liquid Ring Pump Installation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...vC 6 19 Introduction 3 Introduction 3 General Information 3 Shipping Damage or Loss 3 Receiving Safety 3 Pump Receiving 3 Safety 3 Pump Information 5 Instructions 5 Location 5 Installation 5 Starting 5 Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting 11 Ampco Pumps Terms and Conditions 12 Return Policy 15 ...

Page 3: ...SP Series pump is fully assembled lubricated and tested at the factory and shipped ready for use Standard maintenance practices are outlined in this manual For more information please refer to Maintenance Following these guidelines will provide long lasting trouble free service when the pump is incorporated in a properly designed system Shipping Damage or Loss Upon receiving equipment that is dama...

Page 4: ...claim For more information regarding shipment damage or warranty please refer to Terms and Conditions Safety IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual BEFORE installation operation or maintenance of the pump Improper installation operation or maintenance may result in severe injury or death Equipment damage caused by user neglect will invalidate the pump warranty There are safety symbols used thro...

Page 5: ... help reduce friction loss Air pockets due to high sections concentric reducers valve bonnets etc should be eliminated by installing a suction having a continual rise or at the very least a straight horizontal run with an air eliminator near the pump suction entry To prevent air pockets use eccentric pipe reducers that are mounted in a horizontal position across the top of the pipeline and valves ...

Page 6: ... check 3 Check of axis running clearance of impeller Contingency Plan For inspection findings and breakdowns a contingency plan should be developed To begin an adequate supply of probable replace ment parts should be kept on hand The minimum recommended spare parts are as follows 1 Mechanical seal kit complete with O ring set 2 Casing O ring 3 Impeller key In addition Ampco recommends 1 Impeller 2...

Page 7: ...ing surfaces The fluid end is now completely dismantled Additional procedures are dictated by purpose for which unit was disassembled Mechanical Seal Replacement and Reassembly Please see the table on pages 4 and 5 for proper identification of all pump components 1 Begin by installing the rotating assembly onto the stub shaft Lubricate the rotating O ring with a food grade lubricant use de ionized...

Page 8: ... it and separating the two items Motor Pump Shaft Assembly If the pump stub shaft is being replaced it is recommended that a new shaft collar also be installed 1 Begin by bolting the adapter onto the motor Please note correct tightness of all fastening components in the table in page 10 2 Slide the shaft collar onto the stub shaft and slide the two together onto the motor shaft keeping the motor k...

Page 9: ...Bolt O Ring 12 3 5 Casing Wing Nut 13 1 Sha Guard not shown 13 1 2 Sha Guard Screw 14 1 Motor 14 1 4 Motor Bolt 14 2 4 Motor Washer Item Component Name 1 Rotating Seal 2 Rotating Seal O ring 3 Double Seal O Ring 4 Double Seal 5 Stationary Seal 6 Single Seal Wave Spring 7 Double Seal Wave Spring 8 Single Seal O Ring 9 Impeller O Ring Mechanical Seal Assembly for SP Series Pumps items 3 4 and 7 for ...

Page 10: ... Motor Bolt 15 2 4 Motor Washer SP 240 Pump Only Proper Impeller Clearances for SP Series Pumps Pump Series Impeller to Volute SP 200 0 008 SP 240 0 020 Proper Torque for Bolts on SP Series Pumps NOTE Please be sure to always include pump type size and serial number with any reference to above numbers and names Ampco Pumps Company SP Series Manual M 015 RevC 6 19 SP Series Pump Component Breakdown...

Page 11: ...icient NPSH available e Impeller piping or fittings partially plugged f Insufficient positive suction head for hot water or other volatile liquids g Liquid viscosity too high h Mechanical problems impeller damaged shaft seal defective i Wrong direction of rotation j Suction pipe entrance too close to surface of liquid k Air pockets in pipe high points 3 Insufficient pressure a Speed too low b Mech...

Page 12: ...t be liable for loss damage or delay resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control including without limitation strikes or labor difficulties lockouts acts or omissions of any governmental authority or Seller insurrection or riot war fires floods Acts of God breakdown of essential machinery accidents embargoes cargo or material shortages delays in transportation lack of production capacity o...

Page 13: ...SELLER c FROM ANY BREACH OF ITS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS TO BUYER OR d FOR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE BASED ON CONTRACT OR ON TORT OR OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ADVICE OR REPRESENTATIONS WHETHER OR NOT IN WRITING THAT MAY HAVE BEEN RENDERED BY SELLER CONCERNING THE DESIGN MANUFACTURE SALE USE OR INSTALLATION ...

Page 14: ...n whether shipment is made by air land or sea Except as otherwise provided expressly stated in the agreement Purchaser will bear any additional expenses required to satisfy Purchaser s packaging requirements Packages will be marked in accordance with Purchaser s instructions if any Seller shall furnish packing lists and such other information as may be necessary to enable Purchaser s agent to prep...

Page 15: ...order 5 Standard parts without a replacement order 10 Addi onal restocking charges may be assessed for any of the following circumstances 1 Special order motors and seals are not returnable unless we have a use for them Credit will be determined on a case by case basis 2 Impellers that are trimmed to a diameter that we don t regularly use are not returnable Credit will be determined on a case by c...

Page 16: ...Manual M 015 RevC 6 19 Ampco Pumps Company 2045 W Mill Road Glendale WI 53209 Phone 800 737 8671 or 414 643 1852 For additional information on the SP series and other Ampco Pumps products please visit our website www ampcopumps com ...

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