Met-Pro Fybroc 5500 series Installation Manual Download Page 3

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FYBROC pumps are warranted by the Company, insofar as the same are of its own manu-
facture, against defects in materials and workmanship under proper and normal use and
service, for a period of one year from the date of original shipment from the factory.
FYBROC’s obligation is limited, however, to furnishing without charge, F.O.B. its factory,
new parts to replace any similar parts of its own manufacture so proving defective within
said period, provided the Buyer has given FYBROC immediate written notice upon discov-
ery of such defect. No allowance will be made for labor charges. FYBROC shall have the
option of requiring the return of the defective material, transportation prepaid, to establish
the claim.

FYBROC makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever, either express or implied, of prime
mover, starting equipment, electrical apparatus, parts or material not manufactured by
Fybroc, except to the extent that warranty is made by the manufacturer of such equipment
and material.

FYBROC assumes no liability for damages or delays caused by defective material, and no
allowance will be made for local repair bills or expenses without the prior written approval
or authority of FYBROC.

Under no circumstances will FYBROC be liable for indirect, special or consequential loss or
damage of any kind and the Buyer assumes all liability for the consequences of its use or
misuse by the by the Buyer, his employees, or others.

Is at the specified point of rating only and will not cover performance under conditions vary-
ing therefrom, nor for sustained performance over any period of time.

If required, shall be conducted in accordance with the practices as set forth in the Hydraulic
Institute Standards. The expense of any such tests shall be borne by the buyer.

Are based on shop laboratory tests with cold water as outlined in the Hydraulic Institute
Standards.

Due to the inaccuracies of field testing, the results of any such tests conducted by or for
the Buyer shall be interpreted as being only indicative of the actual field performance of the
pump. No equipment will be furnished on the basis of acceptance by results of field tests.
If the buyer, after such a test, questions the performance of the pump, he may at his option
request a test to establish the performance. Such tests will be conducted in accordance
with the above paragraph entitled “Acceptance Tests.”

Are void if -
a.  Pipe strains are the cause of damage.
b.  Pump handles liquids other than those specified in detail.
c.  NPSH lower than required by pump impeller.
d.  Operating speed is higher than specified.
e.  Improper field installation.

To combat corrosion, abrasion, erosion, or pumping solids, foreign objects, or pumping 
liquids at elevated temperature, any such recommendations will be based on the best
available experience of FYBROC and the supplier of the material and industry, BUT WILL
NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE AGAINST THESE EFFECTS.

The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties guarantees, obligations or
liabilities, expressed or implied, by FYBROC or its representatives. All statutory or implied
warranties, other than of title, are hereby expressly negated and excluded.

All illustrations and provisions in specifications are descriptive and are not intended as 
warranties. Penalty of any kind are not acceptable unless approved in writing by an officer
of Met-Pro Corporation.

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Summary of Contents for Fybroc 5500 series

Page 1: ...eries 5500 7500 I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L vertical and cantilever pumps MET PRO A Met Pro Fluid Handling Technologies Business Combining the Resources of Dean Pump Fybroc Sethco Global Pump Solutions ...

Page 2: ...wings 11 Motor Assembly 4 5500 Series Group I 11 Rotation Check 4 5500 Series Group II 12 Piping the Pump 4 5500 Series Group III 13 Bearings and Lubrication 4 7500 Series 14 Starting the Pump 5 Notes 15 Trouble Check List 6 For future reference fill in the following information from the pump nameplate This will be necessary to ensure accuracy when ordering replacement parts Model Size Serial Numb...

Page 3: ...y such tests shall be borne by the buyer Are based on shop laboratory tests with cold water as outlined in the Hydraulic Institute Standards Due to the inaccuracies of field testing the results of any such tests conducted by or for the Buyer shall be interpreted as being only indicative of the actual field performance of the pump No equipment will be furnished on the basis of acceptance by results...

Page 4: ...d bearing damage during operation Check the shaft column Item 91 with a level to be sure the unit is straight and plumb 4 Bolt down the mounting plate and be sure it is supported on all four sides there should be a minimum of 4 to 12 inches between INSTALLATION 5500 SERIES AND 7500 SERIES PUMPS the bottom of the suction strainer and the bottom of the tank of pit For higher flow pumps this clearanc...

Page 5: ...he pump and motor is of extreme importance for trouble free mechanical operation Check the coupling alignment by laying a straight edge across both coupling hubs at four points 90 degrees apart piping the pump The pump discharge pipe is connected to the process piping above the mounting plate The pip ing should be as direct as possible with a minimum number of fittings IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A CHE...

Page 6: ...OD OF BEAR ING FLUSH THE FLUSH SYSTEM MUST BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO INSURE FLUID IS BEING SUPPLIED TO ALL THE LINE BEARINGS PUMP BEARINGS CANTILEVER 7500 SERIES All cantilever pumps are provided with two ball type bearings Items 16 and 18 above the mount ing plate which support the shaft There are no bearings located below the mounting plate The two bearings are equipped with grease fittings for...

Page 7: ...o small Impeller clearance too great Impeller is damaged PROBLEM Pump works awhile then stops CHECK Float controls Insufficient submergence Air or gases in liquid Impeller eye or strainer plugged PROBLEM Pump takes to much power CHECK Speed too high Head is lower than rating pump ing beyond design point Liquid heavier than specified check viscosity and specific gravity Rotating element binds Impel...

Page 8: ...pedestal If resistance is encountered tap on the impeller end with a soft mallet or use wood as a buffer BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE SCREW THREADS AT THE IMPELLER END c Remove set screw Item 12A d Loosen lock screw in the threaded collar Item 66 and unscrew from shaft e Slide bearing holder and bearing off shaft If bearing Item 18 is to be replaced it must be pressed off the bearing holder Item 12 f ...

Page 9: ... flange 10 Remove the snap ring Item 63A and slide the restriction bushing Item 63 and pin Item 63B from the cover 11 Remove outer screws Item 37A 12 Turn adjusting screws Item 37C clockwise completely and jack shaft and bearing assem bly until bearing is clear 13 Pull shaft and bearing assembly through the pedestal 14 Remove upper bearing housing snap ring Item 21B and slinger Item 40 15 Slide be...

Page 10: ... seated against the shaft shoulder 13 Back off outer screws Item 37A and tighten adjusting screws Item 37C until impeller starts to rub the face of the casing cover Item 11 14 Install casing and discharge pipe assembly Check discharge column and shaft column alignment Trim or shim thrust discharge lock collar Item 41 as required 15 Adjust impeller as outlined under IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT Page 4 16 Lu...

Page 11: ...10 PIPE ANCHOR SHUT OFF VALVE CHECK VALVE NON SLAMMING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR SHUT OFF VALVE CHECK VALVE NON SLAMMING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR PIPE ANCHOR typical Vertical pump installatiOns ...

Page 12: ...rew Lock Collar Cover Plate 1 2 41C Washer Lock Collar Cover Plate 1 2 41D Spacer Discharge 1 66 Threaded Collar 1 70A Screw Column Pedestal 4 8 70B Screw Pedestal Cover Plate 4 8 70D Bolt Stud Discharge Elbow 4 70E Nut Discharge Elbow 4 71D Adaptor Motor 1 73 O ring Cover 1 81 Pedestal 1 82A Screw Pedestal Motor Adaptor 4 87 Strainer 1 87A Stud Strainer 4 87B Nut Strainer 4 89 Cover Plate 1 91 Co...

Page 13: ... Plate 1 2 41C Washer Lock Collar Cover Plate 1 2 41D Spacer Discharge 1 49 Grease Seal Bearing Housing 1 70A Screw Column Pedestal 8 70B Screw Pedestal Cover Plate 8 70D Bolt Discharge Elbow 4 70E Nut Discharge Elbow 4 71D Adaptor Motor 1 73 O ring Cover 1 77 Grease Fitting 1 81 Pedestal 1 82A Screw Pedestal Motor Adaptor 4 87 Strainer 1 87A Stud Strainer 4 87B Nut Strainer 4 89 Cover Plate 1 91 ...

Page 14: ...ar Cover Plate 2 41C Washer Lock Collar Cover Plate 2 49 Grease Seal Bearing Housing 1 70A Screw Column Pedestal 8 70B Screw Pedestal Cover Plate 8 70D Bolt Discharge Elbow 8 70E Nut Discharge Elbow 8 71D Adaptor Motor 1 73 O ring Cover 1 77 Grease Fitting 1 81 Pedestal 1 82A Screw Pedestal Motor Adaptor 4 87 Strainer 1 87A Stud Strainer 4 6 87B Nut Strainer 4 12 89 Cover Plate 1 91 Column 1 91B V...

Page 15: ... Lock Collar Cover Plate 1 41C Washer Lock Collar Cover Plate 1 41D Spacer Discharge 1 47 Grease Seal Lower 1 49 Grease Seal Upper 1 63 Restriction Bushing 1 63A Snap Ring Bushing 1 63B Pin Bushing 1 70A Stud Column Pedestal 8 70B Screw Pedestal Cover Plate 8 70D Bolt Stud Discharge Elbow 4 70E Nut Discharge Elbow 4 70H Nut Column Pedestal 8 73 O ring Cover 1 77 Grease Nipple 2 81 Pedestal 1 82 Mo...

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