a) Lower the head while you center the vertical hole with the headshaft that protrudes above the
column.
Stop when the discharge head engages the column.
b) Install the capscrews and secure the discharge head to the column.
c)
Tighten the capscrews gradually in diametrically-opposite pairs.
4.
Lift the pump assembly high enough to allow for the removal of the supports.
5.
Install and tighten the remaining capscrews until all capscrews are uniformly tight.
6.
Hoist the bowl, column, and head assembly and remove the supports.
7.
Lower the bowl, column, and head assembly until the discharge-head mounting flange engages the
sub-base.
8.
Secure the discharge head to the sub-base.
4.7 Stuffing box installation
CAUTION:
•
Make sure the split gland fits squarely in the stuffing box. A split gland that is not properly
seated can cause uneven compression of the packing and damage to the shaft or sleeve.
CAUTION:
Packed stuffing boxes are not allowed in an Ex-classified environment.
NOTICE:
Below instructions are to be used in case the stuffing box and packing are not mounted on
shipped pump.
Stuffing box types
The stuffing box installation has three types:
•
Type A (standard version)
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Type B (shaft sleeved version)
4.7 Stuffing box installation
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