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INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The Series VSX centrifugal pumps are
frame-
mounted pumps that feature high
efficiency,
rugged construction, compact design, foot-
mounted volute, alignment-friendly coupling, and
unitized seals. These features, along with
the vertically split case make installation,
operation, and service easy to perform.
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including
L
ead, which is known
to
the
S
tate
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm.
For more
information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
.
PUMP APPLICATION
The standard Series VSX centrifugal pump’s
bronze fitted construction makes it ideal for service
with the following
liquids: hydronic cooling or
heating, boiler feed water, condensate,
pressure boosting, general pumping, unheated
domestic and fresh water, and benign liquids.
For other applications contact your local Bell &
Gossett representative.
OPERATIONAL LIMITS
Unless special provisions have been made for
your pump by Bell & Gossett, the operational
limits for Series VSX pumps are as follows:
Maximum Suction Pressure
Table 1 shows the maximum suction
pressures allowed for pump size and seal
type:
Table 1:
Maximum Suction Pressures
Unitized Seal
Balanced Seal
2” Seal Sizes
4x6x10.5
5x6x10.5
5x6x13.5
6x8x10.5
6x8x13.5
8x10x10.5
175 psi
300 psi
2.5” Seal Sizes
8x10x13.5
10x12x10.5
10x12x13.5
175 psi
300 psi
3” Seal Sizes
12x14x13.5
14x16x13.5
160 psi
300 psi
3.5” Seal Sizes
12x14x17.5
125 psi
300 psi
Maximum Working Pressure
Listed on pump nameplate.
SEAL OPERATING LIMITS
Mechanical Seals
NOTE:
For use on closed or open systems
that are relatively free of dirt and/or other
abrasive particles.
Unitized EPR/Car/SiC: 0
°
F to 300
°
F
Temperature range; 6.5 to 8.5 pH range
Unitized Viton/Car/SiC: 0
°
F to 225
°
F
Temperature range; 6.5 to 8.5 pH range
Unitized EPR/Graphite Loaded SiC: 0
°
F to
300
°
F Temperature range; 7 to 12.5 pH range
Balanced EPR/Graphite Loaded SiC: 0
°
F to
300
°
F Temperature range; 7 to 12.5 pH range
Balanced Viton/Graphite Loaded SiC: 0
°
F to
225
°
F Temperature range; 7 to 12.5 pH range
CAUTION:
Equipment Damage
To prevent premature seal failure or possible
injury, the unitized seals should not be used as an
alternate or substitute for the balanced seals
installed in a high suction pressure rated VSX
pump.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious property damage and/or moderate
personal injury.
Packing
NOTE
: For use on open or closed systems
that require a large amount of makeup water,
as well as systems that are subjected to
widely varying chemical conditions and solids
buildup.
Braided Graphite PTFE:
0°F to 200°F Temperature range; 7 to 9 pH
range
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