Bushing
Temperature
<260°C | 500°F
260°C | ≥500°F
Center (Item 155)
0.25/0.30mm | 0.010/0.012in
0.38/0.43mm | 0.015/0.017in
Diaphragm (Item 146)
0.25/0.30mm | 0.010/0.012in
0.38/0.43mm | 0.015/0.017in
6.6 Reassembly
6.6.1 Assemble the rotating element
WARNING:
Lifting and handling heavy equipment poses a crush hazard. Use caution during lifting and
handling and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, such as steel-toed shoes,
gloves, etc.) at all times. Seek assistance if necessary.
NOTICE:
Make sure that all parts and threads are clean and that you have followed all directions under
the Preassembly inspections section.
1.
Assemble the center impeller (101M) onto the shaft. The impeller is interference fit.
a) Install the snap ring on the shaft diameter adjacent to the ring groove, but out of the way of the
sleeve.
b) Use an electric induction heater to preheat the impeller to 150°C–200°C | 300°F–400°F.
c)
Slide the impeller past the locating ring groove, put the locating rings (361H) in place, and slide
the impeller back so that it is snug against the locating ring.
d) Install the snap ring (361F) in the groove.
CAUTION:
•
Burn hazard. The impeller will get hot. Wear insulated gloves when handling the impel-
ler.
•
Risk of physical injury from sharp edges. Wear heavy work gloves when handling im-
pellers.
2.
Install the center sleeve (205).
3.
Repeat step 1 for all subsequent impellers making sure to install the casing ring (164, 164A, 164B)
on each previous impeller.
6.6 Reassembly
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