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Revision 008 9/13/2018

Pioneer Self Priming Series

PB & PEB Series

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Summary of Contents for PB Series

Page 1: ...Revision 008 9 13 2018 Pioneer Self Priming Series PB PEB Series Operation Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ... 7 LIFTING 8 ALIGNMENT OF PUMP AND MOTOR 8 ROTATION 8 OPERATION 8 PRE START CHECK LIST 8 LUBRICATION 9 PRIMING 9 OPERATION OF ENGINE DRIVEN UNITS 10 STARTING 10 ROTATION 10 LIQUID TEMPERATURE AND OVERHEATING 11 PUMP VACUUM CHECK 11 STOPPING 11 MAINTENANCE 12 SPARE PARTS 12 DISASSEMBLY 13 INSPECTION COVER AND WEAR PLATE P3B THROUGH P8B PUMPS 14 SUCTION CHECK VALVE 14 SUCTION HEAD WEAR PLATE AND CHE...

Page 3: ... designed for specific service and may or may not be suited for any other service without loss of performance or potential damage to equipment personnel If there is ever any doubt about suitability for a specific purpose contact your Pioneer Pump Inc representative or the factory for assistance Remember Pump performance may be affected by changes in pumpage such as specific gravity viscosity tempe...

Page 4: ... homepage by selecting More Resources Terms and Conditions or by following this link http pioneerpump com media 232391 M5132_Pioneer_Standard_Terms_and_Conditions 1 pdf WARRANTY CLAIMS Contact the factory to file a warranty claim before shipping parts back Parts returned to the factory without an RMA number on file will be scrapped upon arrival SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings apply to PB Series ...

Page 5: ...alve for long periods of time If operated against a closed discharge valve pump components will deteriorate and the liquid could come to a boil build pressure and cause the pump casing to rupture or explode WARNING Remove suction and discharge piping from pump prior to moving Use lifting and moving equipment with adequate capacity and in good repair INSTALLATION Use the following guidelines when i...

Page 6: ...otor Build a dam around the base plate perimeter that is to be watertight Use standard grouting practice and be sure to protect cover the leveling wedges with caulk or plastic tape if they are to be removed later After the grout has thoroughly hardened remove forms If the wedges are removed fill holes with grout Seal grout by covering with a quality paint or sealer TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS See OPERAT...

Page 7: ...salignment loads or stresses being transmitted to the pump NOTE Flexible pipe couplings must be restrained so as not to transmit any strain to the pump flanges when expanding or contracting under pressure Unrestrained expansion fittings can transmit enormous forces to the pump flanges SCREENING Make provisions for the installation of a suction screen or strainer to prevent any debris from clogging...

Page 8: ...placing shims under the driver and be sure that the mounting bolts are properly tightened while taking readings and after final adjustment then install coupling guard ROTATION Before the pump is started correct rotation must be confirmed If the rotation is not correct then follow the direction given by the driver manufacturer OPERATION Review all safety information in the safety information sectio...

Page 9: ...cating the mechanical seal in case the pump runs dry The sight gauge on the side of the bearing housing should read half full to indicate the bearings have the correct amount of oil PRIMING This pump is self priming but the pump should never be operated without liquid in the pump casing The pump casing needs to be half filled with liquid in order to prime CAUTION The pump will not prime when dry E...

Page 10: ...damage to the fuel tank Consult the engine operations manual before attempting to start the unit WARNING Do not operate the pump without guards in place over the rotating parts Exposed rotating parts can catch clothing fingers or tools causing severe injury to personnel STARTING Consult the operations manual furnished with the power source Rotation The correct direction of pump rotation is counter...

Page 11: ...t Approach any overheated pump cautiously It is recommended that the pressure relief valve assembly be replaced at each overhaul or any time the pump casing overheats and activates the valve Pump Vacuum Check With the pump inoperative install a vacuum gauge in the system Make sure the pump is at least half filled with liquid Block the suction line and start the pump At operating speed the pump sho...

Page 12: ...components required to remedy the problem condition Drain volute case of pumpage when pumping unit is idle to avoid freezing and possible thermal cracking of pump case SPARE PARTS Spare parts should be kept on hand to reduce downtime At a minimum the following parts should be stocked Wear Plate All O rings Set of bearings Mechanical seal Set of grease seals If you have unusual pumping conditions c...

Page 13: ... skid mounted units is intended for use in lifting the pump assembly only Suction and discharge hoses and piping must be removed from the pump before lifting CAUTION When servicing this pump use only components provided by Pioneer Pump Inc Any use of non authorized parts could result in sub standard performance damage to equipment and possible injury to personnel Non authorized parts will also voi...

Page 14: ...nspection cover o ring and replace if necessary SUCTION CHECK VALVE To service the check valve assembly remove the check valve bolt reach through the inspection cover opening and pull the complete assembly from the suction flange Service the check valve as required SUCTION HEAD WEAR PLATE AND CHECK VALVE P10B PUMP The suction piping must be removed prior to removing the suction head and wear plate...

Page 15: ...s on studs of the volute and use the jackscrews to remove the rotating assembly from the volute Separate the rotating assembly by pulling straight away from the pump casing IMPELLER With the rotating assembly removed from the pump casing remove the impeller lock screw and unscrew the impeller from the shaft The impeller was installed at the factory using Loctite and so may be fairly difficult to u...

Page 16: ... worn or scored MECHANICAL SEAL With the rotating assembly out of the volute and the impeller removed slide the shaft sleeve and rotating portion of the seal off of the shaft as one unit 3 to 8 pumps On the P10B there is no sleeve or sleeve o ring Drain the oil in the seal cavity by removing the seal cavity drain plug located on the bearing housing s bottom front boss figure 4 Clean and replace th...

Page 17: ... the shaft snap ring This will require the use of snap ring pliers It will be necessary to use a puller or hydraulic press to remove the drive end bearings and pump end bearing from the shaft If the bearings are to be reused be certain that puller jaws bear only against the inside races shaft side of the bearings REASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS SHAFT AND BEARINGS Clean the housing and components with app...

Page 18: ... against the shaft shoulder Lubricate the stationary seat bore and stationary seat o ring with P 80 30 wt motor oil or liquid dish detergent and a little water DO NOT USE GREASE OR SILICONE LUBRICANTS Carefully slide the cartridge seal assembly over the shaft with the stationary seat towards the bore By hand only carefully press on the flanged end of the cartridge seal sleeve until the stationary ...

Page 19: ... impeller needs to be verified After sliding the rotating assembly back into the volute evenly tighten rotating element bearing housing fasteners until impeller lightly contacts wear plate Note the shaft will not rotate Tighten bearing housing jack screws until 010 to 020 increase in clearance is achieved 010 to 020 is the desired clearance between the impeller and wear plate This can be determine...

Page 20: ...will accumulate around the equipment 2 Protect unit from blowing sand and dirt 3 Stack no other items on top of pump equipment 4 Protect unit from the entry of any animals 5 Periodically rotate shaft to lubricate bearings and protect bearings from brinelling 6 Protect unit with approved drying agents 7 Ensure all bare metal areas are coated with rust preventative 8 Inspect unit every four 4 weeks ...

Page 21: ...t 9 Suction pressure to vapor pressure below minimum 10 Suction lift too high 11 Excess vapor in pumpage 12 Specific gravity of pumpage different than design 13 Viscosity of pumpage different than design 14 Operation at below rated capacity 15 Cavitation 16 Electrolysis 17 Impeller obstructed 18 Wrong rotation direction 19 Low speed 20 Air leak into suction line 21 Air leak through mechanical seal...

Page 22: ...actual cost incurred by Seller at the time of cancellation or alteration whichever is greater SHIPMENTS All products sent out will be carefully examined counted and packed The cost of any special packing or special handling caused by Buyer s requirements or requests shall be added to the amount of the order No claim for shortages will be allowed unless made in writing within 10 days of receipt of ...

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