SPECIAL INFORMATION
ROTATION
Viking pumps operate equally well in a clockwise or counter-
clockwise rotation. Shaft rotation determines which port
is suction and which is discharge. Suction port is where
pumping elements (gear teeth) come out of mesh.
If pump rotation is reversed during operation, pressure
protection must be provided on both sides of pump.
Relief valve adjusting screw cap must always point towards
suction side of pump. If pump rotation is reversed, remove
pressure relief valve and turn end for end.
AS, AK, AL:
Pumps have a pipe plug in the suction side of
head for internal pin lubrication. If the rotation is reversed,
the head should be removed and the pipe plug placed on the
suction side of the head.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
1.
Viking pumps are positive displacement pumps and must
be provided with some sort of pressure protection. This
may be a relief valve mounted directly on the pump, an
inline pressure relief valve, a torque limiting device or a
rupture disk.
2.
There are relief valve options available on those pump
models designed to accept a relief valve. Options may
include an internal relief valve or return to tank relief valve.
3.
If pump rotation is reversed during operation, pressure
protection must be provided on
both
sides of pump.
4.
Relief valve adjusting screw cap must
always
point towards
suction side of pump. See
“Figure 3” on page 10
.
If pump rotation is reversed, remove pressure relief valve
and turn end for end.
5.
Pressure relief valves cannot be used to control pump flow
or regulate discharge pressure.
For additional information on pressure relief valves, refer to
Appendix
,
General Installation Notes
,
item 5 on Pressure
Protection or contact your Viking Pump
®
representative for
Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-31.
MAINTENANCE
These pumps are designed for long, trouble-free service life
under a wide variety of application conditions with minimum
maintenance. The points listed below will help provide long
service life.
CLEANING PUMP
Keep pump as clean as possible. This will facilitate inspection,
adjustment and repair work and help prevent overlooking a
dirt-covered grease fitting.
STORAGE
If pump is to be stored, or not used for six months or more,
pump must be drained and a light coat of non-detergent SAE
30 weight oil or food grade equivalent must be applied to all
internal pump parts.
Lubricate the fittings and apply grease to pump shaft
extension. Viking suggests rotating pump shaft by hand one
complete revolution every 30 days to circulate the oil. Tighten
all pump assembly bolts before putting pump in service after
being stored.
SUGGESTED REPAIR TOOLS
The following tools must be available to properly repair these
pumps. These tools are in addition to standard mechanics’ tools
such as open-end wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. Most of
the items can be obtained from an industrial supply house.
1.
Soft headed hammer
2.
Allen wrenches (set screws & special mechanical seals)
3.
Snap ring pliers
INTERNAL – Viking Part No. 2-810-047-999;
GG, HJ, HL pumps
EXTERNAL – Viking Part No. 2-810-029-375;
GG, HJ, HL pumps
4.
Mechanical seal installation sleeve
2-751-001-730 for 0.75 inch seal; GG pumps
2-751-004-730 for 1.25 inch seal; AS, AK, AL pumps
No sleeve needed for HJ, HL pumps
5.
Bearing locknut spanner wrench – 2-810-043-375-00
6.
Spanner wrench, adjustable pin type for use on bearing
housing end cap – 2-810-008-375-00
7.
Brass or plastic bar
8.
Arbor press
FIGURE 3
Relief Valve
Adjusting
Screw Cap
Suction
Discharge
MECHANICAL SEALS
Extra care should be taken in repair of pumps with
mechanical seals. Be sure to read and follow all special
instructions supplied with your pump.
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