FORM V453 - 2 - Rev 2, ECN 4735 10/16/20
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Page 1: ...ICAL WET WELL TRITON SCREW PUMPS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL VAUGHAN CO INC 364 Monte Elma Road Montesano WA 98563 Phone 1 360 249 4042 Fax 1 360 249 6155 Toll Free Phone US only 1 888 249 CHOP 2467 Web Site www chopperpumps com ...
Page 2: ...FORM V453 2 Rev 2 ECN 4735 10 16 20 Company E mail info chopperpumps com ...
Page 3: ... of Vaughan Pumps 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 A Receipt Inspection B Storage Considerations C Pump Mounting D Piping E Motors and Controls F Auto Oil Level Monitor 4 STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 5 STARTUP CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST Page 12 6 NORMAL OPERATION OF PUMP Page 14 A Noise B Vibration C Motor Overloads D Oil Usage 7 SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 A Manual Shutdown B Automatic Shutdown ...
Page 4: ...ically ordered for this purpose Introducing non explosion proof equipment into a hazardous environment as defined by the National Electrical Code can cause a dangerous explosion DANGER Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving machinery DANGER Do not allow people under or near the pump assembly while it is being lifted DANGER Enter tanks or pits with extreme caution and only when using a self ...
Page 5: ...properly sized and rated lifting equipment Consult Vaughan Co shipping department for weight of your equipment if you are in doubt CAUTION Do not operate this equipment unless safety guards or devices are in place and properly adjusted CAUTION Shut pump off when adjusting fittings to avoid being sprayed with pumpage Pumped materials may be hot corrosive poisonous infectious or otherwise dangerous ...
Page 6: ...loading the drive motor The standard inlet suction cone is made of ductile cast iron Other available materials are chrome iron 316SS and CD 4MCu UPPER CUTTER The upper cutter ring it is screwed into the pump casing with LH threads uses two cutting dogs to cut against cast in teeth located on the rotating impeller hub The upper cutter is only a feature on 4X6A 6X6A 8X8B 10X10C and 12X12C Triton scr...
Page 7: ...controls setup for the auto oil system is shown below Also shown is a cross section of the oil reservoir and float switch MOTOR MOUNTING Vaughan wet well pumps can be belt driven call Vaughan Co for an exploded parts assembly drawing showing this configuration but most pumps are directly driven by an induction type AC electric motor Direct drive pumps use a C Face or metric B5 flange mounted motor...
Page 8: ...pump suction valve 5 When pumping liquid containing debris that floats or settles in a pit mixing with the pump may be required before pit pumpout This can be done by initially directing the discharge back into the pit using a 3 way valve system available from Vaughan Co 6 Slurry that is too hot cannot be pumped from an open pit A reasonable limit at 1170 RPM is about 180 F at 1750 RPM it s about ...
Page 9: ...densation inside the motor or pump It may be helpful to cover equipment with plastic 5 The pump column and bearing housing are assembled as an oil filled assembly so that the seal and lower bearings are covered in oil To avoid bearing corrosion these housings should be kept filled with ISO Grade 46 hydraulic oil to normal levels Note that the top bearing is grease lubricated An air gap should be l...
Page 10: ...ardous location be sure you ordered and received your pump with an explosion proof motor and that you use an electrician experienced in hazardous environment wiring and controls Vaughan Chopper Pumps because they cut and condition the material they pump require motor protection with correctly sized breakers starters and overload protection A Chopper Pump can jam and stall on material too tough to ...
Page 11: ...the factory with oil but once the pump is installed in your pit it may need additional oil to make sure the oil monitor switch is covered with oil DO NOT OVERFILL as this will wash grease out of the upper bearings add only enough to cover the switch plus 1 3 Do not completely fill the pump column with oil Fill only until the float switch is covered with oil plus one additional inch The pump requir...
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Page 14: ...evel at startup If the pump uses large amounts of oil or if the oil is contaminated mechanical seal damage may have occurred Verify that the pump has not been flooded from the top If the seal is leaking the unit should be repaired immediately to avoid more expensive repairs later Call Vaughan Co immediately for advice Vaughan Co can send out a bearing and seal system sub assembly or a new seal ove...
Page 15: ...wable amperage to the motor at full load QUARTERLY 1 Motor Inspect electric motor Make sure that casing drain is not plugged to ensure that motor cannot fill up with water Clean cooling fins so that dirt buildup will not affect cooling ability of motor Check for loose hardware and damaged wiring or conduit 2 Pump Inspect pump for loose hardware Disconnect power to the Auto OLM and check the oil to...
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Page 17: ...limited to claims for property damage personal injury attorneys fees lost profits loss of use liability of Purchaser to customers loss of goodwill interest on money withheld by customers damages related to third party claims travel expenses rented equipment third party contractor s fees or unauthorized repair service or parts The Purchaser by acceptance of delivery assumes all liability for the co...
Page 18: ... 21 Per Joe Removed Vaughan Co Ships wet well pumps with a pressure gauge installed in this pressure tap so that you can measure the actual operating conditions of the pump during startup Replaced with for installation of pressure gauge for testing purposes particularly important at pump startup 10 14 21 LMN ...
