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Form No.

101720

REV. B

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

Models:

1-1/2" - 3" Universal Drive
WB4, WB6, WB9, WB12,
WB19, WB21, WSB4,
WSB6, WSB9, WSB12,
WSB19, WSB21, 
WBH7, WSBH7

420 Third Street

Piqua, Ohio 45356-0603
Phone: (937) 778-8947
Fax: (937) 773-7157
www.burkspumps.com

IMPORTANT:

  Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump.

As a result of Burks® Pumps constant product improvement program, product changes
may occur. As such Burks Pumps reserves the right to change product without prior 
written notification.

PUMPS & SYSTEMS

A Crane Co. Company

DISCONTINUED

Parts may

NOT be available

Manual Index

Summary of Contents for burks pumps WB12

Page 1: ...ua Ohio 45356 0603 Phone 937 778 8947 Fax 937 773 7157 www burkspumps com IMPORTANT Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump As a result of Burks Pumps constant product improvement program product changes may occur As such Burks Pumps reserves the right to change product without prior written notification PUMPS SYSTEMS A Crane Co Company DISCONTINUED Parts may NOT be available Ma...

Page 2: ...IONS 6 D MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS 6 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 E REPLACEMENT PARTS 10 RETURNED GOODS POLICY 12 Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Burks Pumps is a registered trademark of Crane Pumps Systems Inc Burks Pumps Inc 1997 2001 2003 Alteration Rights Reserved Printed in U S A 2 ...

Page 3: ...tion and discharge openings DO NOT insert fingers in pump with power connected Always wear eye protection when working on pumps Make sure lifting handles are securely fastened each time before lifting DO NOT operate pump without safety devices in place Always replace safety devices that have been removed during service or repair Secure the pump in its operating position so it can not tip over fall...

Page 4: ...t to laboratory tests corrected for field performance Any additional guarantees in the nature of performance specifications must be in writing and such writing must be signed by our authorized representative Due to inaccuracies in field testing if a conflict arises between the results of field testing conducted by or for user and laboratory tests corrected for field performance the latter shall co...

Page 5: ...e closer the pump can be located to the source of supply the faster the pump will prime and a greater capacity can be pumped All pump units rotate clockwise when looking from the motor end driven end of the pump Also rotation arrows are located on the pump On three phase units with threaded suction discharge connections the impellers are threaded on the shaft and it is necessary to slide one half ...

Page 6: ...of all the water 4 The discharge of a self priming centrifugal pump may be closed briefly without damaging the pump However the water will soon heat up and this can damage the pump seal 5 It is not desirable to run the pump without liquid in the pump case If the pump must be run in order to check the operation of the engine or motor fill the case with sufficient water to keep the rotating seal wet...

Page 7: ...sembly 1 and 2 or 1A and 2A see Figure 2 in pump side adapter 12 using SAE 10 oil on the rubber parts They may install easier by first inserting the rubber part and then sliding the seat part into the rubber All of this must be done with the fingers only Now assemble the spring and rotating portion of the seal onto the impeller shaft 19 Lubricate the impeller shaft 19 and the inside of the bellows...

Page 8: ...FIGURE 3 8 ...

Page 9: ...logged foot valve strainer or pump 6 Defective wearplate s 1 Repair or replace suction line 2 Refill reprime pump casing before restarting 3 Lower suction head install foot valve and primer 4 Increase inlet pressure by adding more water to tank or increasing back pressure by turning gate valve on discharge line to partially closed position 5 Unclog clear or replace as necessary 6 Replace Pump over...

Page 10: ...1 Pump serial number and date code 2 Pump model number 3 Pump part number 4 Part description 5 Item part number 6 Quantity required 7 Shipping instructions 8 Billing Instructions IMPORTANT When Ordering Parts ALWAYS Provide The Complete Part Number Serial Number and Model Number INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 1 2 3 10 ...

Page 11: ... Crane Pumps Systems Inc 1994 2001 NOTES 11 ...

Page 12: ...TACT YOUR LOCAL CRANE PUMPS SYSTEMS INC DISTRIBUTOR Products Returned Must Be Cleaned Sanitized Or Decontaminated As Necessary Prior To Shipment To Insure That Employees Will Not Be Exposed To Health Hazards In Handling Said Material All Applicable Laws And Regulations Shall Apply ...

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