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1.  Using a micrometer or caliper, 

measure from the outside of one 

flange to the outside of the other 

at intervals around the periphery 

of the coupling. DO NOT rotate 

the coupling.

2.  Determine the maximum (B) and 

minimum (C) dimensions.

3.  If the difference between the 

maximum and minimum exceeds 

the Angular dimension in Chart 1 

for your sleeve size, loosen the 

motor or pump and place thin 

metal shims under the motor or 

pump feet until the misalignment is 

corrected.

4.  Torque down the motor or pump.

5.  Recheck the parallel alignment 

above.

CHART 1 

COUPLING TYPES JE, J, S
MAX. RPM & ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT

SLEEVE 

SIZE

MAXIMUM 

RPM

PARALLEL

A

ANGULAR

B-C

3

9200

.010

.035

4

7600

.010

.043

5

7600

.015

.056

6

6000

.015

.070

If the parallel or angular misalign-

ment is great, this is an indication of 

baseplate distortion and must be cor-

rected first, refer to 2C Leveling.

After all leveling and alignment oper-

ations have been completed, piping 

can begin.  After the piping has 

been completed, refer to 2E1, Piping 

Alignment. Alignment of the unit must 

be rechecked to make certain that no 

piping strains are causing distortion.  

After approximately two weeks of op-

eration, check the alignment again to 

make sure that temperature changes, 

piping strain, or foundation variations 

have not caused misalignment.  If 

alignment has been maintained over 

this period, the pump and motor can 

be doweled to the baseplate.

2E Piping

2E1 Alignment

It is important that all piping be lined 

up and not forced into place.  It is 

recommended that you begin piping 

at the pump.  If the lines are ended at 

the pump, particularly if the last piece 

is cut a little too short or long, the 

pump will be forced to meet the pipe 

and strain or distortion will result.

2E2 Piping Support

Never allow the pump to support 

piping.  Other means such as pipe 

hangers and pipe supports should 

be used to carry piping to avoid 

misalignment and distortion.  Consid-

eration should be given to thermally 

induced expansion and contraction, 

particularly in long runs of straight 

pipe.

2E3 Piping Size

In general, outlet and especially inlet 

pipe sizes should be equal to or 

larger than those of the pump.  

This may not, however, be the final 

determining factor.  Many things, 

including installation and operating 

costs are involved in the decision.  

Careful use of the pipe and fitting 

friction loss tables (as shown in the 

Hydraulic Institute manual), along 

with the appropriate pump perfor-

mance curve, should be the basis for 

judgments. 

Section 

T51 • E51

  Page 505

Dated 

February 2014

B

C

A

Figure 2-5 

Figure 2-4 

The standard coupling supplied by  

MTH Pumps has an elastomer mem-

ber between two internal serrated 

flanges.  They have smooth outsides 

of equal diameter.  These surfaces 

are used for alignment procedures.  

To check the PARALLEL alignment: 

(Refer to Figure 2-4)

1.  Place a straightedge across the 

two coupling flanges.

2.  Measure the maximum offset 

(A), Figure 2-4, at various points 

around the periphery of the cou-

pling. DO NOT rotate the coupling.

3.  If the maximum offset exceeds the 

Parallel dimension in Chart 1 for 

your sleeve size, loosen the mo-

tor or pump and place thin metal 

shims under the motor or pump 

feet until the offset is corrected.

4.  Torque down the motor or pump.

5.  Recheck alignment. 

To check the ANGULAR alignment: 

(Refer to Figure 2-5)

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Страница 1: ...ction T51 E51 Page 501 Dated February 2014 97 4623 01 588 T51 E51 SERIES Pump Manual Distributed in the UK by Pump Engineering Limited Unit B1 Riverside Industrial Estate Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DF United Kingdom Tel 01903 730900 Fax 01903 730234 email sales pumpeng co uk Web www pumpeng co uk ...

Страница 2: ...ose coupled units access to the shaft is between the pump and motor A vise grip or other plier type gripping device may be used directly on the shaft Apply ing torque to the motor fan blades is not recommended If the impeller does not break loose immediately fill the pump with a process compatible fluid and try again in a few hours If this fails loosen only the pump cov er thru bolts clamping the ...

Страница 3: ... as possible when the pump is started This will reduce the start up load on the pump and motor Never start the pump with the discharge valve closed The inlet valving should be open when starting any pumping system Without some fluid in the pump it can gall and lock up impellers Violent pump failure will result from contin ued operation with the inlet valve closed 1D4 Priming Regardless of whether ...

Страница 4: ... properly aligned The foundation must be a perma nent rigid installation of concrete or other material of sufficient mass to absorb all normal vibrations Locate the foundation bolts using a layout or template in relation to the suction and discharge piping If concrete is being used foundation bolts of the specified size can be enclosed in a pipe sleeve two to three diameters larger than the bolts ...

Страница 5: ... the lines are ended at the pump particularly if the last piece is cut a little too short or long the pump will be forced to meet the pipe and strain or distortion will result 2E2 Piping Support Never allow the pump to support piping Other means such as pipe hangers and pipe supports should be used to carry piping to avoid misalignment and distortion Consid eration should be given to thermally ind...

Страница 6: ...he pump If a new pump does not oper ate properly the first thing to check for is damage from foreign material 3D Electrical It is important to be aware of and fol low the appropriate local and national electrical codes Do not make wiring alterations that can affect motor rotation without reconfirming correct rotation Select starter heaters and wiring for the maximum current the motor can use at fu...

Страница 7: ... valve necessary to maintain a vacuum in the suc tion line as surging occurs in the pump 2 An air eliminator used on the discharge side of the pump to separate air from liquid so the liquid can be used again as air is carried through the pump 3 A recirculating line carries liquid from the air eliminator to the suc tion 4 A fluid chamber used on the inlet side to provide a supply of fluid to speed ...

Страница 8: ...to Figures 4 4 and 4 5 for refer ence to the numbered parts in the procedures below 1 Remove all liquid from the pump Air blown through the pump will remove the water quickly 2 Remove the two 2 nuts 20 and the two 2 3 8 X 4 bolts 19 from the cover 2 3 Remove the cover In some cases light tapping with a plastic or wooden mallet on the outside diameter of the cover may be required to loosen it from ...

Страница 9: ...s 4 11 and 4 12 for reference to the numbered parts in the disassembly below 1 Remove all liquid from the pump 2 Remove the two 2 3 8 nuts 20 and the two 2 3 8 X 4 bolts 19 from the cover 2 3 Remove the cover In some cases light tapping with a plastic or wooden mallet on the outside diameter of the cover may be required to loosen it from the motor bracket Care should be taken if a screwdriver is n...

Страница 10: ... is recommended that a new rotating element be used for reassembly DO NOT attempt to remove the seal using a screwdriver or other sharp object Damage to the shaft or element can occur 7 Before the motor bracket 1 can be removed the four 4 O rings 8 located on the upper left and right studs must be removed a Gently tap on the back of the motor bracket alternating between the left and right side unt...

Страница 11: ...t 125 Refer to Figure 4 12 Place the motor bracket face down on a clean flat surface Look into the opening in the center of the motor bracket and you will see a portion of the seat Insert the 1 dowel and very gently tap the seat until it drops out Care must be taken with the seat It is often a brittle material and is prone to breakage It is recommended that a new replacement seat be installed duri...

Страница 12: ...ts should be visually inspected and cleaned or replaced as outlined in 4D above 1 The seal seat 125 must be in stalled in the motor bracket before the bracket is installed on the mo tor To install the seat a Place the motor bracket face up on a flat surface b Carefully press the seat smooth side up into the seat cavity of the motor bracket To make the installation of the seat easier apply a thin c...

Страница 13: ...impel ler wearing surface Force should not be required to install the impeller in the correct posi tion c The impeller hub should be facing out away from the motor bracket Refer to Figure 4 4 and 4 5 d If the impeller does not fit repeat steps a and b to deter mine the problem 5 Place O ring 7 into the O ring groove in the motor bracket It is helpful to stand the motor and pump assembly on end for...

Страница 14: ...placed as outlined in 4E above 1 The stationary seat 125 must be installed in the motor bracket before the bracket is installed on the motor To install the seat a Place the motor bracket face up on a flat surface b To make the installation of the seat easier apply a thin coating of compatible lubricant to the elastomer portion of the seat prior to installation c Carefully press the seat smooth sid...

Страница 15: ...mpeller wearing surface Force should not be required or used to install the impeller in the correct position The impeller hub should be facing out away from the motor bracket Refer to Figures 4 4 and 4 5 7 Next rotate the impeller by hand the impeller should move freely 8 Place the large O ring 7 into the outside O ring groove in the motor bracket 9 Place the cover over the motor bracket and insta...

Страница 16: ...ion 4 T51 PUMP ENDS All work on the unit should be per formed on an elevated workbench whenever possible The disassembly and reassembly procedures are broken into two sec tions covering the following units 4B Disassembly of the P3 and P15 Bearing Pedestals 4D Reassembly of the P3 and P15 Bearing Pedestals Exploded views of each unit Figures 4 19 and 4 20 are provided for refer encing the numbers i...

Страница 17: ...t using the following procedure This procedure is not recommended and should only be used in an emer gency situation 1 Stand a piece of 3 4 pipe for P3 or a 1 1 4 piece of pipe for P15 with the threads cut off on a work bench or similar flat surface with the bearing placed on the correct shaft end 2 Insert the shaft into the pipe so the bearing is between the pipe and the shoulder of the shaft Ref...

Страница 18: ...system with fluid and hydrostatically test Tighten connections or replace leaky components 2 Air entering pump through inlet seal or O rings Hydrostatically test the pump and look for leaks Replace faulty seals or O rings 3 Insufficient NPSH or too much suc tion lift Relocate pump supply tank or both to improve inlet con ditions Increase suction pressure Reduce fluid temperature Select a pump with...

Страница 19: ...t If a seal has recently been replaced look for a missing O ring cup around the seat or a seat that was installed cocked or backwards The smooth surface should face the rotating element The rotating element may be in backward or improperly posi tioned Refer to the appropriate seal diagrams and instructions to confirm the correct seal orientation Rotating elements sometimes stick in the wrong posit...

Страница 20: ...thout an RGA will be refused at the dock Products authorized for return must be properly packaged to prevent further damage clearly marked with the Return Goods Authorization RGA number provided by MTH and shipped freight prepaid and allowed F O B the MTH factory at Plano Illinois USA MTH may in its sole discretion deny any warranty claim if shipping damage any attempted disassembly or any other a...

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