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Liquiflo FTS Transfer Pump
Series No. FTS300

Safety, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions

Manual #FT00215
Series No. FTS300
Rev. No. 4

Summary of Contents for FTS300 Series

Page 1: ...Liquiflo FTS Transfer Pump Series No FTS300 Safety Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Manual FT00215 Series No FTS300 Rev No 4...

Page 2: ...r plate disassembly seal replacement bearing replacement and reassembly 25 Removing and replacing gear chamber shaft seals thrust washers and bearings 28 Replacing gear chamber inner shaft seals and b...

Page 3: ...ndards and follow the information concerning the product in the current product catalog and in any other materials provided from Liquiflo or its subsidiaries or authorized distributors To the extent t...

Page 4: ...Liquiflo FTS Transfer Pump User Manual Series No FTS300 4 1 Safety Instructions...

Page 5: ...ansfer Pump weighs approximately 65 pounds It can be lifted from its packaging using the lifting points depicted in Figure 1 Once the pump has been lowered to its intended location remove the protecti...

Page 6: ...flow Direction 1 is considered the forward direction in which the Transfer Pump has the highest performance whereas the secondary flow Direction 2 is considered the reverse direction It is important t...

Page 7: ...ordance with the Pump Data Package the suction inlet must not be partially submerged or too close to the surface as the high flow of the Transfer Pump will disturb the fluid surface and prevent proper...

Page 8: ...rsonnel is responsible for calculating the appropriate pipe diameter for the required pipe length system height pumping fluid and flow requirements See Pump Data Package for information on the Transfe...

Page 9: ...ns To facilitate pump removal for service in rigid piped systems a 12 inch spool piece is recommended at the pump suction connection Removal of the spool piece will allow the pump to be moved forward...

Page 10: ...ions If it is desired to be able to run the pump in both directions the circuit design should include this option If using a hydraulic motor pump rotation should be initiated and then pump speed rampe...

Page 11: ...tandards This helps prevent dangerous electrical hazards Are all covers in place This includes the junction box covers and any other safety guards required for your application This helps prevent dang...

Page 12: ...n be run dry so there is no danger of damaging it if the pump is used to clear the lines 2 Safely isolate the fluid media source once the suction and discharge lines are purged 3 DO NOT CLOSE ANY DISC...

Page 13: ...Transfer Pump User Manual Series No FTS300 13 Parts description 23 10 28 27 15 26 29 44 3 5 11 42 13 11 40 2 19 8 21 36 16 38 6 1 30 8 8 24 2 8 4 11 38 41 31 8 39 9 9 12 39 13 11 37 14 22 17 43 19 35...

Page 14: ...e O ring 45 1 Volute drain plug Service Kits Liquiflo FTS offers complete service kits for the replacement of parts on your Transfer Pump Table 2 provides the information to specify the service kit yo...

Page 15: ...e best performance of the thread locker and prevent errors in properly setting the assembly torque of each fastener All O rings and shafts seals are to be lubricated when called for in the assembly in...

Page 16: ...no scheduled oil changes needed unless dictated by the operating conditions However drainage of the gear oil is required for disassembly for service It is recommended that the gear oil be replaced wit...

Page 17: ...attach the gear chamber and center plate to the pump housing Figure 1 2 Carefully pull the gear chamber to remove it from the center plate Figure 2 3 If the gear chamber sticks to the center plate fin...

Page 18: ...e they are still in mesh and installed to the pump to ensure correct reinstallation 2 Rotate the shafts while they are installed until the timing marks come into alignment Figure 2 3 Carefully pull th...

Page 19: ...e it from the pump chamber Figure 1 There are two alignment pins Figure 2 between the center plate and pump chamber that will bind if the center plate is NOT lifted vertically 2 If the center plate st...

Page 20: ...s 1 Locate the wiper blades nine per lobe gear of each rotating assembly Figure 1 2 Slide the wiper blades from the lobes slowly to release the preload springs and wiper blades from the wiper blade sl...

Page 21: ...table measure the width of the wiper blade corresponding to each lobe gear slot in at least 3 locations down the length of the blade Figure 2 with the dimension labeled Blade Width 4 Subtract the resu...

Page 22: ...r blade Figure 1 2 Slide the spring and wiper blade into the wiper blade slot compressing the spring to ease it and the wiper blade half the way into the wiper blade slot Figure 2 3 Position the secon...

Page 23: ...12 x 20 mm socket head cap screws that secure the inlet cover to the volute housing Figure 1 2 Remove the inlet cover from the volute housing Figure 2 3 Remove the impeller Figure 3 If the impeller is...

Page 24: ...sing insert a prying tool between the pump chamber and volute housing and pry until the seal releases Figure 2 Alternately a rubber mallet striking the elbow cup will help separate the two pieces 3 Li...

Page 25: ...less steel Over tightening fasteners beyond the listed torque specification can damage the aluminum threads in pump parts 1 Using a Phillips 1 screwdriver remove two retaining screws each on both thru...

Page 26: ...750 Figure 6 Position the shaft seals with the cup facing down and push firmly into place 7 If bearings are to be replaced Using an ID bearing puller extract both sets of bearings from the bearing pla...

Page 27: ...into their grooves 12 Replace the bearing plate onto the center plate Be sure that the alignment pins of the bearing plate and center plate are properly engaged Figure 10 13 Using a 5 mm hex bit socke...

Page 28: ...750 Figure 3 Position the shaft seals with the cup facing up away from the bearings and push firmly into place Figure 4 5 Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver and two retaining screws each install the two t...

Page 29: ...pward Figure 3 4 Be sure you are using shaft seal number 1000 1750 Figure 4 5 Position the shaft seal over the bearing with the cup facing down towards the bearing Figure 5 and push firmly into place...

Page 30: ...t seal number 750 1625 Figure 2 Position the shaft seals over the bearings with the cup facing up away from the bearings and push firmly into place Figure 3 Note The shaft seals installed in the rear...

Page 31: ...ing and remove it using a seal removal tool hooking it under the lip of the seal and gently prying upward Figure 2 3 Be sure you are using shaft seal number 750 1625 Figure 3 Position the shaft seal o...

Page 32: ...cap screws Figure 2 4 Identify the elbow face O ring lift it from its groove and discard 5 Position and press the new O ring size 2 154 into the groove Figure 3 6 Position the elbow to the pump chambe...

Page 33: ...volute are properly engaged Figure 2 It will be necessary to tap the elbow with a mallet to force it into the volute opening 3 Using a 10 mm hex bit socket install the four M12 x 130 mm socket head ca...

Page 34: ...eal O ring size 2 246 onto the inlet seal wear ring Figure 2 4 Install the inlet seal wear ring with the O ring facing inward Figure 3 Be sure that the orientation of the wear ring is correct 5 Using...

Page 35: ...ver so the eight screw holes on the inlet flange align with the screw holes in the volute housing Figure 2 It will be necessary to tap the inlet cover with a mallet to force it into the volute opening...

Page 36: ...ly ensuring no wipers or springs are dislodged from the lobe slots This may require pushing some of the wiper blades into their slots by hand during installation 5 Rotate the drive shaft assembly as n...

Page 37: ...ttom of the pump like the drive shaft Figure 6 9 Carefully insert the driven shaft assembly ensuring no wipers or springs are dislodged from the lobe slots This may require pushing some of the wiper b...

Page 38: ...eries No FTS300 38 Replacing pump chamber O ring 1 Identify the pump chamber O ring lift it from its groove and discard Figure 1 2 Position and press the new O ring size 2 164 into the groove O ring F...

Page 39: ...tep on the shafts 2 Ensure that the pump chamber O ring is properly seated in its groove Figure 1 3 Align the bearing holes of the center plate with the drive shafts and carefully lower the center pla...

Page 40: ...onto the shafts Figure 2 3 Slide the timing gears onto the shafts as a pair Figure 3 If needed slightly rotate the shafts to assist in gear installation DO NOT force the gears down the shaft or hammer...

Page 41: ...he new O ring size 2 164 into the groove Figure 1 Lubricate O rings with Dow Corning Molykote 111 lubricant O ring Installing gear chamber to center plate and pump chamber 1 Using Phillips 2 screwdriv...

Page 42: ...end with the hole in the gear chamber and lower the gear chamber over the center plate and pump chamber Figure 3 Be sure that the alignment pins of the gear chamber and center plate are properly engag...

Page 43: ...Figure 2 4 Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver remove the gear chamber vent screw Figure 2 5 Refill the gear oil chamber with 1 quart 900 950 mL of Mobil 1 5W 30 synthetic motor oil or an equivalent SAE 5W...

Page 44: ...is shown in this manual Your specific accessory may have different installation instructions if provided follow the directions in the specific accessory manual 4 Using a 6 mm hex bit socket install an...

Page 45: ...placing gear chamber drive shaft face O ring Lubricate O ring with Dow Corning Molykote 111 lubricant 1 Identify the gear chamber drive shaft face O ring lift it from its groove and discard Figure 1 2...

Page 46: ...head weighs approximately 65 pounds 2 Align the shaft of the pump with the shaft hole in the motor and carefully push the two components together ensuring the pump hub O ring does not become dislodge...

Page 47: ...tions There is one standard grease fitting with internal check valve per bearing set This grease fitting type is also known as a Zerk fitting Each bearing set also has a grease exit port sealing screw...

Page 48: ...h grease is visible at the open grease exit port When lubrication of all three bearing sets is complete allow the pump to run for at least five minutes Replace the sealing screws when the pump tempera...

Page 49: ...n line too restrictive Check to make sure the suction piping is not too small in diameter is not too long does not include valves which are too small does not include too many fittings such as elbows...

Page 50: ...2020 Liquiflo Equipment Company Liquiflo Equipment Company Liquiflo FTS Fluid Transfer Pumps 443 North Avenue Garwood NJ 07027 USA phone 1 908 518 0777 fax 1 908 518 1847 www Liquiflo com FTS SKG 8 20...

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