Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide
Vantage Series
OVERVIEW
This guide outlines the installation, operation and maintenance of the Flexaseal Vantage Series Cartridge Seals.
The Vantage Series is a modular line of engineered of single and dual cartridge seals designed for use in a wide
range of applications. This guide, in addition to the manuals provided by the pump manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any auxiliary equipment, should be read in its entirety prior to installation.
Vantage Series Product Line Overview:
• VSMS3 / VBSMS3 - Stationary Multi-Spring Single Cartridge Mechanical Seal
• VRB3 / VBRB3 - Rotating Welded Metal Bellows Single Cartridge Mechanical Seal
• VTSMS / VBTSMS - Stationary Multi-Spring Dual Tandem Cartridge Mechanical Seal
• VTRB / VBTRB - Rotating Welded Metal Bellows Dual Tandem Cartridge Mechanical Seal
• VDRBSMS / VBDRBSMS - Hybrid Welded Metal Bellows and Multi-Spring Dual Cartridge Mechanical Seal
NOTICE
Flexaseal does not assume responsibility for misuse, or any damages incurred as a result of the misuse of the
supplied sealing system. Contact a Flexaseal representative before making any changes to the provided system
or design.
SAFETY
1
. Read all instructions thoroughly prior to
beginning installation. Review engineering
prints for special notes and/or instructions.
2
. Removal, installation, operation, and
maintenance must only be carried out by
qualified personnel who have thoroughly read
all instructions.
3
. The seal must only be used for its intended
application. Flexaseal cannot be held liable for
use outside the scope of the recommended
application.
4
. Inspect the replacement seal prior to removal
of the old seal or installation of the new seal
using the technical information provided in this
document. Contact a Flexaseal representative
if there are any questions.
5
. Follow plant safety regulations and procedures
throughout the disassembly/installation process
including, but not limited to, the following:
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• SDS consultation for any hazardous
materials involved
• Use of proper personal protective
equipment
• Relief of any system pressure and
mechanical energy
6
. The following symbols have been used
throughout the document to highlight important
information:
Instructions intended to prevent damage to
the seal or equipment.
7
.
Mandatory instructions intended to prevent
personal injury or extensive damage to
equipment.
8
.
Information to note while installing, or for
later use.
Vantage Series General Operating Conditions
Temperature
-4
◦
F to 400
◦
F (-20
◦
C to 200
◦
C)
Pressure
Max 300 PSI (20 Bar)
Speed
Max 4500 FPM (22.8 m/s) (SMS) and 6000 FPM (30.4 m/s) (RB)
•
Maximum temperature, pressure, and speed indicate operating extremes independently and
do not imply the seal will function at these extremes at the same time. Contact Flexaseal if in
doubt.
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