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INSTALLATION,

OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE

GUIDE

STYLE RKCS/D

Headquarters

Brazil

Gulf Coast

Texas

291 Hurricane Lane

Rua Javaés, 441/443

1719 South Sonny Avenue

7545 E. Orem Drive

Williston, VT 05495

Bom Retiro, Sao Paulo

Gonzales, LA 70737

Houston, TX 77075

Brazil CEP 01130-010

TEL: (802) 878-8307

TEL: 55-11-3736-7373

TEL: (225) 484-0007

TEL: (832) 801-7424

FAX: (802) 878-2479

FAX: 55-11-3736-7355

FAX: (225) 341-8922

REVISED: June 2022

Содержание Style RKCS/D

Страница 1: ... Lane Rua Javaés 441 443 1719 South Sonny Avenue 7545 E Orem Drive Williston VT 05495 Bom Retiro Sao Paulo Gonzales LA 70737 Houston TX 77075 Brazil CEP 01130 010 TEL 802 878 8307 TEL 55 11 3736 7373 TEL 225 484 0007 TEL 832 801 7424 FAX 802 878 2479 FAX 55 11 3736 7355 FAX 225 341 8922 REVISED June 2022 ...

Страница 2: ...ew engineering prints for special notes and or instructions 2 Removal installation operation and maintenance must only be carried out by qualified personnel who have thoroughly read all instructions 3 The seal must only be used for its intended application Flexaseal cannot be held liable for use outside the scope of the recommended application 4 Inspect the replacement seal prior to removal of the...

Страница 3: ...e shaft shaft sleeve if present and seal chamber face of rust burrs grit sharp edges and set screw damage using fine emery cloth Wipe clean Avoid making flat spots or reducing the shaft diameter 4 If the pump is equipped with a shaft sleeve verify the condition of its O ring or gasket and ensure that it is properly located fully engaged against step hook snap ring 5 Sealing surfaces and the shaft ...

Страница 4: ...nout 0 0015 0 003 in Fig 3 Radial bearing fit 0 002 0 003 in Fig 4 Bearing frame perpendicularity 0 0005 in in Fig 5 Axial shaft movement end play 0 003 in Fig 6 Seal chamber bore concentricity 0 005 in Fig 7 Seal chamber face squareness 0 0005 in in For proper function and satisfactory operation of the seal it is imperative that connections dimensions finishes and alignments are all acceptable ba...

Страница 5: ...g with a suitable and compatible lubricant 5 Gently slide the seal on the shaft with the gland gasket facing but clear of the seal chamber 6 Reassemble the pump as described by the pump OEM 7 If the gland is equipped with a gland gasket lubricate gland bolts and bolt the gland to the seal chamber using the Legacy Method Star Pattern Be sure not to overtighten the gland bolts as this may distort th...

Страница 6: ...rt until it has filled the seal and is seen coming out of the drain port 2 If using an autoluber connect the autoluber to the quench connection after packing the seal with grease For typical applications Flexaseal recommends calibrating the autoluber for a 12 month dispersion timeline Consult Flexaseal for specific applications and details Use thread sealant instead of thread tape Thread tape has ...

Страница 7: ...quid quench supply to the quench port For typical applications Flexaseal recommends throttling the liquid quench to 1 4 gallon per minute Consult Flexaseal for specific applications and details Use thread sealant instead of thread tape Thread tape has been known to break apart and enter the quench fluid stream resulting in damage to and premature failure of the mechanical seal Ensure that all tubi...

Страница 8: ...ion on the seal gland Figure 10 Piping should slope continuously upwards 1 2 in ft 40 mm m minimum with no relative high points that would result in trapped air in the tubing For shafts smaller than 2 1 2 in 64 mm use at least 1 2 in diameter tubing and at least 3 4 in tubing for larger shafts Use smooth long radius bends in the piping minimize 90 elbows and use 45 bends wherever possible Use thre...

Страница 9: ...ANCE If leakage is detected it should be addressed as soon as possible to protect personnel and prevent hazards Leakage could come from a number of leak paths in the seal or be caused by changes in the pump operation or condition Although seals should be inspected regularly for signs of leakage a properly selected and functioning mechanical seal will run for extended durations without need for ext...

Страница 10: ...cts must be reiterated Make note of all fluids contained in the pump drain and decontaminate before opening the housing for seal service 1 Ensure all fluid has been drained and vented from both the pump and seal support system Equipment should be shut down and locked tagged out according to OEM and plant specifications 2 Dismantle equipment sufficiently so that the gland plate and seal housing are...

Страница 11: ...Installation Operation Maintainance Guide Style RKCS D www flexaseal com Vermont 800 426 3594 Brazil 55 11 3736 737 Louisiana 225 484 0007 Texas 832 804 7424 Page 10 of 10 ...

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