8. The rest of the seal assembly should be free from cracks and should fit snugly
with their respective mating parts.
9. Use alcohol wipes or isopropyl alcohol with clean ‘lint free’ soft cloth to clean the
carbon ring and the ceramic ring surfaces if reusing the same assemblies.
N
OTE
: I
T IS ADVISIBLE TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE SEAL ASSEMBLY
(
BOTH THE CERAMIC AND
CARBON SIDES
)
EVERY TIME THE PUMP IS DISASSEMBLED
.
Removing the Seal Assemblies
10. Remove seal rotating assembly from the impeller by carefully sliding off of the
impeller sleeve.
11. Remove the ceramic ring and rubber boot by knocking it out and/or prying it
loose through the rear opening of the volute. Be sure not to scratch or damage
the ceramic surface if you are reusing this part. Caution must be used so as not
to damage the volute wall.
TO REASSEMBLE PUMP
Installing the New Seal Assemblies
1. Seal Rotating Assembly-Carbon Ring, Spring, Steel Collar, Rubber Ring:
A. Before installing the seal rotating assembly, apply water to the impeller
sleeve for lubrication.
B. Grasp the assembly with the carbon ring facing outward. Insert the impeller
sleeve through the steel collar side. Using a twisting motion, push until the
steel collar touches the base of the sleeve.
2. Seal Stationary Assembly-Ceramic Ring, Rubber Boot:
A. Before installing the stationary assembly, apply water to the rubber boot’s
ribbing for lubrication.
B.
Being careful not to damage the ceramic ring surface, press the seal
assembly squarely into the seal cavity of the volute.
Reinstalling the Volute (Casing) to the Motor
3. Inserting four screws at the rear of the motor. Align them with the volute legs.
Be sure to use proper screws.
4. Pre-tighten the four screws. Make sure that the motor shaft is accurately located
in the center of (not touching) the ceramic ring.
5. When the motor shaft is properly located, tighten the four screws to secure the
volute in place.
Reinstalling the Impeller
6. Hold the motor shaft from rotating by using a needle nose ‘vise grip’ or pliers to
hold the shaft at the opening between the motor face and impeller sleeve.
7. Thread the impeller clockwise over the motor shaft thread.
Hand tighten only
.
Make sure the seal carbon ring is making contact with the ceramic ring.
CAUTION: DO NOT GRIP IMPELLER SLEEVE.
8. Reinstall the wear ring over the impeller hub in the correct orientation noted
earlier.
Reinstalling the Suction Cover
9. Inspect the o-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.
10. Properly install the o-ring on the cover before mounting the cover to the volute.
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