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Pioneer Self Priming Series

PT Series

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Manual #2501

Corporate Office

310 South Sequoia Parkway

Canby, OR 97013

Phone (503) 266-4115

Fax (503) 266-4116

Summary of Contents for PT Series

Page 1: ...Revision 003 9 21 2018 Pioneer Self Priming Series PT Series Operation Maintenance Manual Manual 2501 Corporate Office 310 South Sequoia Parkway Canby OR 97013 Phone 503 266 4115 Fax 503 266 4116 ...

Page 2: ...Discharge Flanges Installation Page 9 Screening Sump Design Lifting Alignment of Pump and Motor Rotation Operation Page 10 Pre Start Checklist Priming Operation Page 11 Operation of Engine Driven Unit Starting Rotation Operation Operation Page 12 Liquid Temperature Overheating Pump Vacuum Check Stopping Cold Weather Preservation Bearing Temperature Check Maintenance Page 12 Maintenance Page 13 Dis...

Page 3: ...nce Page 16 Reassembly cont d Seal Installation Maintenance Page 17 Reassembly cont d Seal installation cont d Maintenance Page 18 Reassembly cont d Seal installation cont d Impeller Suction Cover and Wear Plate Lubrication Parts Page 19 Parts order Spares Storage Trouble Shooting Page 20 Conditions and Terms of Sale Page 21 Parts illustration A2801A 3 ...

Page 4: ...ity are compromised by the installation WARNING Centrifugal Pumps are 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 af...

Page 5: ...nformation when you require parts or service Pump Model _____________________________________________ Pump Serial Number ______________________________________ Engine Motor Serial _____________________________________ Engine Motor Mgf __________________________________ WARRANTY INFORMATION Pioneer Pump s current terms and conditions including limited warranty policy can be found on our website htt...

Page 6: ...age the pump or endanger personnel as a result of pump failure WARNING After the pump has been positioned make certain that the pump and all piping connections are tight properly supported and secure before operation Refer to Installation section DANGER Do not operate the pump without the guards in place over the rotating parts Exposed rotating parts can catch clothing fingers or tools causing sev...

Page 7: ...page source Provide adequate space for operation maintenance and inspection of the pump and equipment The concrete foundation should be provided with anchor bolts for attachment to the base plate If required provide adequate drainage to keep pump and motor dry and clean Also provide either leveling nuts or leveling wedges for mounting the base plate to the foundation LEVELING When mounting the bas...

Page 8: ...compatible with the liquid being pumped CAUTION If hose is used on the suction line it should be of the reinforced type to prevent collapse under suction lift DANGER If a manual shut off valve is installed in the discharge line it must not be left closed during operation a closed manual shut off valve will cause overheating and possible explosive rupture of the pump casing Personnel could be sever...

Page 9: ...he outside diameters of the coupling to ensure that the two halves are concentric and parallel The outside calipers or the taper thickness gauge is to correct for any angular misalignment and to verify the correct gap between the coupling flanges Use a laser alignment tool or dial indicators to adjust for concentric and angular displacement With dial indicators rotate shafts together and take read...

Page 10: ...not attempt to pump volatile corrosive or flammable liquids that may damage the pump or endanger personnel as a result of pump failure CAUTION Pump speed and operating condition points must be within the continuous performance range shown on the Performance Curve in the separate Part List Manual for your specific pump model PRIMING This pump is self priming but the pump should never be operated un...

Page 11: ...shed with the power source Rotation CAUTION see rotation section on preceding pages The correct direction of pump rotation is counter clockwise when standing on the suction side of the pump and facing the impeller The pump could be damaged and performance adversely affected by incorrect rotation If pump performance is not within the specified limits verify rotation If necessary check the connectio...

Page 12: ...ne to idle briefly before stopping Cold Weather Protection If the pump is to remain idle during below freezing conditions drain the pump to prevent damage from freezing Also clean out any solids by flushing with a hose Bearing Temperature Check Bearings normally run at higher than ambient temperatures because of heat generated by friction Temperatures up to 160º F 71º C are considered normal for b...

Page 13: ... full description Drain volute case of pumpage when pumping unit is idle to avoid freezing and possible thermal cracking of pump case This manual also provides a troubleshooting section to diagnose many operational or performance problems The equipment covered in this section is limited to the pump and drive components only Refer to the applicable vendor s manual for motors engines and other acces...

Page 14: ... cover o ring and replace if necessary ROTATING ASSEMBLY The power source must be removed prior to removing the rotating assembly Drain the oil in the seal plate cavity and seal oil reservoir by removing the seal plate drain plug Clean and replace the drain plug after draining seal cavity of oil Remove the inspection cover and wear plate from the suction side of the pump Immobilize the impeller by...

Page 15: ...ver blade type through the backside of the seal plate and against the backside of the stationary seat retainer if used or the mechanical seal stationary seat Tap the end of the screwdriver handle with the heal of the hand to push it out If the stationary seat is to be reused a towel or cushion of some type should be placed under the seal plate for the stationary seat to fall onto Press the seal pl...

Page 16: ... the open side of the lip seal case is facing the bearing Press the lip seal in until it bottoms in the bearing cover Apply a coat of grease to the lip of the seal Slide the bearing cover over the shaft taking care not to cut the lip seal on the shaft keyway Install bearing cover capscrews and tighten SEAL INSTALLATION Press a new seal plate lip seal into the seal plate with the open side of the l...

Page 17: ...he assembly as far as the seal spring will allow Apply a small amount of Loctite 262 red or equivalent to the shaft threads and install the impeller As with impeller removal attach a strap wrench or bearing nut spanner to the drive end of the pump shaft Have an assistant hold this wrench to immobilize the shaft Tighten the impeller as much as possible by hand by rotating it clockwise A new seal as...

Page 18: ...e adjusted to within 010 to 020 of wear plate With the pump resting horizontally on its feet push the pump so that the drive end of the shaft is against a stop back of the workbench This will ensure that the shaft and impeller are as far toward the wear plate as possible Now loosen the inspection cover clamp T handle Back each of the inspection cover adjustment set screws until the wear plate make...

Page 19: ... but use the following list of additional suggestions for extended storage 1 Store the unit off the ground so no water 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 ap...

Page 20: ...essive thrust obstructed insufficiently insufficient submerged or too small 43 Rotational element dragging 23 Seal fluid system not vented 5 System head higher than pump 44 Worn or incorrectly installed design head 24 High speed bearings 6 System head lower than pump 25 Mechanical seal insufficient 45 Mechanical seal not properly set design head O rings damaged or hardened 26 Bearing housing exces...

Page 21: ...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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