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5.0 SEAL INSTALLATION cont.
Table 1
Shaft Size
Torque Value (ft-lb)
Torque Value (N-m)
Gland Bolts
Lock Ring
Gland Bolts
Lock Ring
50 mm
-
6-8
-
8-11
60 mm
-
6-8
-
8-11
85 mm
25-35
14-16
34-48
19-22
100 mm
40-60
28-30
54-81
38-41
130 mm
40-60
28-30
54-81
38-41
180 mm
40-60
28-30
54-81
38-41
6.0
COMMISSIONING / EQUIPMENT START-UP
1. Attach appropriate pluming/environmental controls to
the seal.
2. Take all necessary precautions and follow normal safety
procedures before starting the equipment.
Please contact Chesterton Mechanical Seal Application Engineering for assistance regarding the 170L seal.
7.0
DECOMMISSIONING / EQUIPMENT SHUT DOWN
Ensure that the equipment is electrically isolated. If the
equipment has been used on toxic or hazardous fluids, ensure
that the equipment is correctly decontaminated and made safe
prior to commencing work. Ensure that the pump is isolated
and check that the stuffing box is drained from any fluid and
pressure is fully released. Reposition centering clips prior to
removing the seal from equipment. Disassemble the seal and
remove from equipment in the reverse order from installation
instructions. Incase of disposal, ensure the local regulations
and requirements for disposal or recycling of the different
components in the seal are adhered to.
8.0
SPARE PARTS
Use only Chesterton original spare parts. Use of non-original
spare parts represents risk of failure, danger to persons/
equipment and voids the product warranty.
Spare Parts Kits can be purchased from Chesterton, referencing
the recorded seal data from cover page.
9.0
SEAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
9.1 Returning Seals for Repair and Hazard Communication Requirements
Any mechanical seal returned to Chesterton that has been
in operation, must comply with our Hazard Communication
requirements. Please go to our web page at
www.chesterton.com/Mechanical_Seal_Returns
to obtain
information required for returning seals for repair or seal analysis.