during this period, frequent attention and careful adjustments are necessary. Refer to
Mechanical seal
The mechanical seal was adjusted at the factory. If the seal leaks slightly when the pump is first started,
a few hours run-in will allow seal to adjust itself. Never run seal dry. Make sure cooling flow lines, if any,
are operating properly.
4.5 Alignment - final
Final alignment can only be accomplished after unit has been run under actual operating conditions for a
sufficient length of time to bring the unit up to operating temperatures.
After this warm-up period has elapsed, stop the unit and immediately disconnect the coupling and check
the alignment. on Back-pull-out suction end units, the frame foot should be loosened to relieve any strain
due to thermal expansion. on units which have jacking bolts on the foot, loosen the hold-down bolts. On
units which have a slotted hole on the foot near the bearing frame, loosen the foot-to-bearing frame bolt.
Make sure motor switch is locked out to prevent accidental rotation. after a minute or two, retighten foot
bolts.
Repeat each alignment procedure outlined in
2.5 Alignment procedures on page 13
Reconnect coupling.
Check final alignment after approximately one week of operation.
4.6 Doweling
Some units do not require doweling since lock washers are furnished which hold the pump and driver
feet securely in place.
On other units, the pump and driver feet should be doweled after installation is completed, and the unit is
correct final alignment. Taper dowel pins, included in the box of fittings, are furnished for these units.
NOTICE:
On all multi-stage units, dowel pins (if supplied) should be used on the coupling end of pump
only. Do not dowel feet on outboard end of pump.
On units to be doweled (except those noted above), drill through two diagonally opposite feet of the
pump into the bedplate. Use a reamer with a ¼" per foot taper. The dowels should extend well into the
bedplate but project above the pump feet. Drivers should also be doweled but the driver manufacturer
should be contacted for instructions.
4.5 Alignment - final
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