TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL

HEAVY-DUTY BRACKET MOUNTED PUMPS

SERIES 125 and 4125
SIZES LS, Q, QS, M

SECTION TSM141.2
PAGE
1 OF 13
ISSUE
D

CONTENTS
Introduction
Special Information
Maintenance
Packed Pumps
Mechanical Seal Pumps
Standard Rubber Bellows Type
Optional Teflon Seal
Thrust Bearing Adjustment
Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings
Pressure Relief Valve Instructions

1
2
2
3
6
9
10
11
11
FIGURE 1
Sizes LS

INTRODUCTION
The illustrations used in this manual are for identification
purposes only and cannot be used for ordering parts. Obtain
a parts list from the factory or a Viking representative.
Always give complete name of part, part number and
material with model number and serial number of pump
when ordering repair parts. The unmounted pump or pump
unit model number and serial number are on the nameplate.
In the Viking model number system, basic size letters are
combined with series number (125 and 4125) indicating both
unmounted or mounted pump unit.
UNMOUNTED PUMP

UNITS

PACKED MECH. SEAL

LS125

LS4125

Q125

Q4125

QS125

QS4125

M125

M4125

Units are designated by the

un-mounted
pump model
numbers followed by a letter
indicating drive style.

FIGURE 2
Sizes Q and M

V = V-belt
D = Direct Connected
R = Viking Speed Reducer
P = Commercial Speed Reducer

This manual deals only with Series 125 and 4125 HeavyDuty Bracket Mounted Pumps. Refer to Figures 1
through 15 for general configuration and nomenclature
used in this manual. Pump specifications and
recommendations are listed in Catalogue Section 141,
Series 125 and 4125 Heavy Duty Bracket Mounted Pumps.
FIGURE 3
Sizes QS

VIKING PUMP INC.

A Unit of IDEX Corporation

SPECIAL INFORMATION
DANGER
BEFORE OPENING ANY VIKING PUMP LIQUID
CHAMBER (PUMPING CHAMBER, RESERVOIR,
RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTING CAP FITTING ETC.)
BE SURE:

For additional information on pressure relief valves, Refer

to Technical Service Manual TSM000 and Engineering
Service Bulletin ESB-31.
SPECIAL MECHANICAL SEALS
Extra care must be taken in repair of pumps with
mechanical seals. Read and follow all special information
supplied with pump.

MAINTENANCE

1. THAT ANY PRESSURE IN CHAMBER HAS

BEEN COMPLETELY VENTED THROUGH
SUCTION OR DISCHARGE LINES OR OTHER
APPROPRIATE
OPENINGS
OR
CONNECTIONS.

Series 125 and 4125 pumps are designed for long, troublefree service life under a wide variety of application
conditions with a minimum of maintenance. The points
listed below will help provide long service life.

2. THAT THE DRIVING MEANS (MOTOR,

TURBINE, ENGINE, ETC.) HAS BEEN
LOCKED
OUT
OR
MADE
NONOPERATIONAL SO THAT IT CANNOT BE
STARTED WHILE WORK IS BEING DONE ON
PUMP.

LUBRICATION: External lubrication must be applied

slowly with a hand gun to all lubrication fittings every 500
hours of operation with multi-purpose grease, NLGI #2. Do
not over-grease. Applications involving very high or low
temperatures will require other types of lubrication. Refer
to Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-515. Consult
factory with specific lubrication questions.

3. THAT YOU KNOW WHAT LIQUID THE PUMP

HAS
BEEN
HANDLING
AND
THE
PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO SAFELY
HANDLE THE LIQUID. OBTAIN A MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THE
LIQUID TO BE SURE THESE PRECAUTIONS
ARE UNDERSTOOD.

PACKING ADJUSTMENT: New packed pumps require

initial packing adjustment to control leakage as packing
runs in. Make initial adjustments carefully and do not
over-tighten packing gland. After initial adjustment,
inspection will reveal need for packing gland adjustment or
packing replacement. Refer to instructions under
Disassembly, page 4, and Assembly, page 5, regarding
repacking pump.

FAILURE
TO
FOLLOW
ABOVE
LISTED
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ROTATION: Viking pumps operate equally well in a

clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. Shaft rotation
determines which port is suction and which is discharge. Port
in area where pumping elements (gear teeth) come out of
mesh is suction port.
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 a return to tank relief valve and a jacketed relief
valve. Pumps equipped with a jacketed head plate are
generally not available with a relief valve.

3.
4.

5.

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. Refer to Figures 1 and 2.
Pressure relief valves cannot be used to control pump
flow or regulate discharge pressure.

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 must be applied to all
internal pump parts. Lubricate 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.
SUGGESTED REPAIR TOOLS: The following tools must
be available to properly repair Series 125 and 4125 pumps.
These tools are in addition to standard mechanics tools
such as open end wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, etc.
Most of the items can be obtained from an industrial supply
house.
1.

Soft Headed hammer

2.

AlIen wrenches (some mechanical seals and set

collars)

3.

Packing hooks, flexible (packed pumps)

Large for 0.38 inch and up cross section packing

4.

Mechanical seal installation sleeve

Viking Part No. 2-751-005-630 for 2.44 inch
Q, QS & M4125

5.

Bearing locknut spanner wrench

(Source: #472 J. H. Williams & Co. or equal)

6.

Spanner wrench, adjustable pin type for use on

double end caps
(Source: #482 J. H. Williams & Co. or equal)

7.

Brass bar

8.

Arbor press

SECTION TSM 141.2

ISSUE

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2 OF 13

PACKED PUMPS
IDLER

HEAD

ROTOR
PACKING
PACKING GLAND
BRACKET

SHAFT

CASING

IDLER PIN

FIGURE 4
CUTAWAY OF PACKED PUMP MODEL Q OR M125

EXPLODED VIEW OF MODEL LS 125

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

NAME OF PART
Locknut
Lockwasher
End Cap (Outer)
Lip Seal for End Cap
Bearing Spacer Collar (Outer)
Ball Bearing
Bearing Spacer Collar (Inner)
Ring, Half Round
End Cap (Inner)
Packing Gland
Packing Gland Nut
Packing Gland Capscrew
Packing

ITEM
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

NAME OF PART
Packing Retainer Washer
Bracket Bushing
Grease Fitting
Bracket and Bushing
Capscrew for Bracket
Bracket Gasket
Casing
Nut for Flanges
Capscrew for Flanges
Pipe Flange Gasket
Pipe Plug
Rotor and Shaft
Idler and Bushing

ITEM
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37

NAME OF PART
Idler Bushing
Head Gasket
Idler Pin
Head and Idler Pin
Gasket for Jacket Head Plate
Jacket Head Plate
Capscrew for Head
Relief Valve Gasket
Capscrew for Relief Valve
Internal Relief Valve
Cover Plate, Relief Valve

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EXPLODED VIEW Q, QS, AND M125

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

NAME OF PART
Locknut
Lockwasher
End Cap (Outer)
Lip Seal for End Cap
Bearing Spacer Collar
Ball Bearing
End Cap (Inner)
Packing Gland
Packing Gland Nut
Packing Gland Capscrew
Packing
Packing Retainer Washer

ITEM
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

NAME OF PART
Bracket Bushing
Bracket and Bushing
Grease Fitting
Capscrew for Bracket
Bracket Gasket
Nut for Flanges
Stud for Flanges
Casing (QS size has opposite ports)
Pipe Flange Gasket
Pipe Plug
Rotor and Shaft
Idler and Bushing

ITEM
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

NAME OF PART
Idler Bushing
Head Gasket
Idler Pin
Head and Idler Pin
Stud for Head
Nut for Head
Relief Valve Gasket
Capscrew for Relief Valve
Internal Relief Valve
Suckback Line, Not Illus

DISASSEMBLY
1.

DANGER
BEFORE OPENING ANY VIKING PUMP LIQUID
CHAMBER (PUMPING CHAMBER, RESERVOIR,
RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTING CAP FITTING ETC.)
BE SURE:

Remove head from pump. Do not allow idler to fall

from idler pin. Tilt top of head back when removing to
prevent this. Avoid damaging head gasket. If pump is
furnished with pressure relief valve, it need not be
removed from head or disassembled at this point. Refer
to Pressure Relief Valve Instructions, page 11.

1. THAT ANY PRESSURE IN CHAMBER HAS

BEEN COMPLETELY VENTED THROUGH
SUCTION OR DISCHARGE LINES OR OTHER
APPROPRIATE
OPENINGS
OR
CONNECTIONS.
2. THAT THE DRIVING MEANS (MOTOR,
TURBINE, ENGINE, ETC.) HAS BEEN
LOCKED
OUT
OR
MADE
NONOPERATIONAL SO THAT IT CANNOT BE
STARTED WHILE WORK IS BEING DONE ON
PUMP.
3. THAT YOU KNOW WHAT LIQUID THE PUMP
HAS
BEEN
HANDLING
AND
THE
PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO SAFELY
HANDLE THE LIQUID. OBTAIN A MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THE
LIQUID TO BE SURE THESE PRECAUTIONS
ARE UNDERSTOOD.
FAILURE
TO
FOLLOW
ABOVE
LISTED
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Mark head and casing before disassembly to insure

proper reassembly. The idler pin, which is offset in pump
head, must be positioned toward and equal distance
between port connections to allow for proper flow of
liquid through pump.

If LS pump has jacketed head plate, it will separate from

head when it is removed. The gasket between head and
jacket head plate must be totally removed. Use new
gasket when assembling pump.
2.

Remove idler and bushing assembly.

3.

Insert length of hardwood or brass through port opening

between rotor teeth to keep shaft from turning. Bend up
tang of lockwasher and with a spanner wrench remove
locknut and lockwasher from shaft.

4.

Remove packing gland nuts.

5.

Tap shaft forward approximately 0.5 inch and remove

pair of half round rings under inner bearing spacer
collar.

6.

Carefully remove rotor and shaft to avoid damaging

bracket bushing.

7.
8.

Remove packing gland from side of bracket.

Loosen four setscrews over the inner and outer end
caps. Remove both end caps with lip seals, spacer
collars and ball bearing. Refer to Figure 5.
The inner cap can be removed through the side opening
of the bracket.

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GREASE FITTING LOCATION

NYLON INSET

SETSCREWS

INNER
END CAP

OUTER END CAP

HALF ROUND
RINGS

LOCKWASHER

INNER
SPACER
COLLAR

LOCKNUT

SHAFT

OUTER SPACER COLLAR

INNER LIP SEAL

OUTER LIP SEAL

BRACKET

BALL BEARING

FIGURE 5

9.

Remove packing and packing retainer washer.

2.

Coat shaft of rotor shaft assembly with non-detergent

SAE 30 weight oil. Start end of shaft in bracket bushing
turning from right to left, slowly pushing rotor in casing.

3.

Place packing retainer washer in bottom of packing

chamber and pack pump with new packing. Use packing
suitable for liquid being pumped. Install packing,
staggering the joints from one side of shaft to other.
Lubricate packing rings with oil, grease or graphite to aid
assembly. A length of pipe will help to seat each packing
ring.

4.

Install packing gland, capscrews and nuts. Back rotor

and shaft out of casing just far enough to insert packing
gland through side opening of bracket over end of shaft.
Make sure gland is installed square and nuts are
tightened evenly. Tighten nuts wrench tight then back off
until gland is slightly loose.

11. Casing can be checked for wear or damage while

mounted on bracket.

5.

Coat idler pin with non-detergent SAE 30 weight oil and

place idler and bushing on idler pin in head. If replacing
with carbon graphite bushing, Refer to Installation of
Carbon Graphite Bushings, page 11.

ASSEMBLY

6.

Using a .010 to .015 inch head gasket, install head and

idler assembly on pump. Pump head and casing were
marked before disassembly to insure proper
reassembly. If not, be sure idler pin, which is offset in
pump head, is positioned toward and equal distance
between port connections to allow for proper flow of
liquid through pump.

10. Clean all parts thoroughly and examine for wear and
damage. Check lip seals, ball bearing, bushings and
idler pin and replace if necessary. Check all other parts
for nicks, burrs, excessive wear and replace if
necessary.
Wash bearings in clean solvent. Blow out bearings with
compressed air. Do not allow bearings to spin; turn them
slowly by hand. Spinning bearings will damage race and
balls. Make sure bearings are clean, then lubricate with
non-detergent SAE 30 weight oil and check for
roughness. Roughness can be determined by turning
outer race by hand.
If bearings have roughness, bearings will need to be
replaced.

1.

Install bracket bushing. If bracket bushing has a

lubrication groove, install bushing with groove at 6:00
oclock position in bracket. If carbon graphite, Refer to
Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings, page 11.

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If pump is equipped with jacketed head plate, install at

this time along with new gasket.
Tighten head capscrews evenly.
If pump was equipped with a relief valve and it was
removed during disassembly, install on head with new
gaskets. Relief valve adjusting screw cap must always
point toward suction port. Refer to Figures 1,2 and 3 on
page 1. For relief valve repair or adjustments, Refer to
Pressure Relief Valve Instructions, page 11.
7.

Slide inner spacer collar over shaft with recessed end

facing rotor. Q, QS and M size bearing spacer collars
are not recessed.
Place pair of half round rings on shaft and slide inner
bearing spacer collar over half round rings to lock them
in place. There is no pair of half round rings on Q, QS
and M size pumps. Refer to Figure 5, page 5.

8.

9. Pack ball bearing with multi-purpose grease, NLGI #2.

Place on shaft and push or gently drive in place in
bracket.
10. Press lip seal, lip facing end of shaft, in outer end cap
and insert end cap in bracket. Turn end cap in bracket
until it is tight against bearing. Refer to Figure 5, page
5.
11. Put Iockwasher and locknut on shaft. Insert length of
hardwood or brass through port opening between rotor
teeth to keep shaft from turning. Tighten locknut to 120150 ft. lbs. Torque (LS) or 170-190 ft. lbs. Torque (Q,
QS, M). Bend one tang of lockwasher into slot of locknut.
If tang does not line up with slot, tighten locknut until it
does. Failure to tighten locknut or engage lockwasher
tang could result in early bearing failure and cause
damage to rest of pump.
Remove length of hardwood or brass from port opening.

Press lip seal, lip facing end of shaft, in inner end cap
and insert end cap through shaft end of bracket. Turn
end cap clockwise, looking at shaft end, until it engages
threads. End cap spanner wrench holes must be facing
rotor. Turn end cap with spanner wrench until it projects
slightly from opening on side of bracket. End cap must
not be turned so far that lip seal drops off end of spacer
collar on shaft or end cap becomes disengaged from
threads. Refer to Figure 5, page 5.

13. Lubricate all grease fittings with multi-purpose grease,

NLGI #2.

If this happens, remove inner spacer collar, half round

rings and end cap and start over at Step 7.

BEFORE STARTING PUMP, BE SURE ALL DRIVE

EQUIPMENT GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.

12. Adjust pump end clearance. Refer to Thrust Bearing

Adjustment, page 10.

DANGER

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MOUNT GUARDS MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

MECHANICAL SEAL PUMPS

EXPLODED VIEW FOR MODEL LS4125

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

NAME OF PART
Locknut
Lockwasher
End Cap (Outer)
Lip Seal for End Cap
Bearing Spacer Collar (Outer)
Ball Bearing
Bearing Spacer Collar (Inner)
Ring, Half Round
End Cap (Inner)
Nut for Seal Holder
Capscrew for Seal Plate
Seal Plate
Seal Holder

ITEM
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

NAME OF PART
Mechanical Seal
Set Collar
Grease Fitting
Pipe Plug
Bracket and Bushing
Capscrew for Bracket
Bracket Bushing
Bracket Gasket
Casing
Nut for Flanges
Capscrew for Flanges
Pipe Flange Gasket
Pipe Plug

ITEM
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

SECTION TSM 141.2

NAME OF PART
Rotor and Shaft
Idler and Bushing
Idler Bushing
Head Gasket
Idler Pin
Head and Idler Pin
Gasket for Jacket Head Plate
Jacket Head Plate
Capscrew for Head
Relief Valve Gasket
Capscrew for Relief Valve
Internal Relief Valve
Cover Plate, Relief Valve

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EXPLODED VIEW FOR MODEL Q, QS AND M4125

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

NAME OF PART
Locknut
Lockwasher
End Cap (Outer)
Lip Seal for End Cap
Bearing Spacer Collar
Ball Bearing
End Cap (Inner)
Nut for Seal Holder
Capscrew for Seal Holder
Seal Holder Plate
Seal Holder
Mechanical Seal

ITEM
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

NAME OF PART
Set Collar
Pipe Plug
Grease Fitting
Bracket and Bushing
Capscrew for Bracket
Bracket Bushing
Bracket Gasket
Stud for Flanges
Nut for Flanges
Casing (QS size has opposite ports)
Pipe Flange Gasket
Pipe Plug

DISASSEMBLY

1.

DANGER
BEFORE OPENING ANY VIKING PUMP LIQUID
CHAMBER (PUMPING CHAMBER, RESERVOIR,
RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTING CAP FITTING ETC.)
BE SURE:

3. THAT YOU KNOW WHAT LIQUID THE PUMP

HAS
BEEN
HANDLING
AND
THE
PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO SAFELY
HANDLE THE LIQUID. OBTAIN A MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THE
LIQUID TO BE SURE THESE PRECAUTIONS
ARE UNDERSTOOD.
FAILURE
TO
FOLLOW
ABOVE
LISTED
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NAME OF PART
Rotor and Shaft
Idler and Bushing
Idler Bushing
Head Gasket
Idler Pin
Head and Idler Pin
Stud for Head
Nut for Head
Relief Valve Gasket
Capscrew for Relief Valve
Internal Relief Valve
Suckback Line, Not Illus.

Mark head and casing before disassembly to insure

proper reassembly. The idler pin, which is offset in pump
head, must be positioned toward and equal distance
between port connections to allow for proper flow of
liquid through pump.
Remove head from pump. Do not allow idler to fall
from idler pin. Tilt top of head back when removing to
prevent this. Avoid damaging head gasket. If pump is
furnished with pressure relief valve, it need not be
removed from head or disassembled at this point. Refer
to Pressure Relief Valve Instructions, page 11.

1. THAT ANY PRESSURE IN CHAMBER HAS

BEEN COMPLETELY VENTED THROUGH
SUCTION OR DISCHARGE LINES OR OTHER
APPROPRIATE
OPENINGS
OR
CONNECTIONS.
2. THAT THE DRIVING MEANS (MOTOR,
TURBINE, ENGINE, ETC.) HAS BEEN
LOCKED
OUT
OR
MADE
NONOPERATIONAL SO THAT IT CANNOT BE
STARTED WHILE WORK IS BEING DONE ON
PUMP.

ITEM
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

If LS pump has jacketed head plate, it will separate from

head when it is removed. The gasket between head and
jacket head plate must be totally removed. Use new
gasket when assembling pump. Q, QS, and M pumps
have one piece gasket.
2.

Remove idler and bushing assembly.

3.

Insert length of hardwood or brass through port opening

between rotor teeth to keep shaft from turning. Bend up
tang of Iockwasher and with a spanner wrench remove
locknut and lockwasher from shaft.

4.

Standard Mechanical Seal (synthetic rubber bellows

type) uses a set collar behind the seal spring. Two
setscrews must be loosened before shaft can be
removed. Access to collar setscrews is through seal
access hole on right hand side of mounting bracket
(viewed from shaft end, Refer to Figure 6.)

5.

Tap shaft forward approximately 0.5 inch and remove

pair of half round rings under inner spacer collar. There
is no pair of half round rings on Q, QS and M size
pumps. Refer to Figure 7.

6.

Carefully remove rotor and shaft to avoid damaging

bracket bushing.

7.

Remove seal holder and seal holder plate.

8.

The seal seat and rotary member of the seal can now be
removed from the side opening of bracket.

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RIGHT SIDE
OF PUMP

SEAL ACCESS HOLE (FOR SETSCREWS)

ASSEMBLY

SPRING ADAPTER
MECHANICAL SEAL (ROTARY MEMBER)
SEAL SEAT GASKET

Standard Mechanical Seal

(Synthetic Rubber Bellows Type)
The seal used in this pump is simple to install and good
performance will result if care is taken during installation.

SEAL HOLDER

The principle of the mechanical seal is contact between the

rotary and stationary members. These parts are lapped to a
high finish and their sealing effectiveness depends on
complete contact.
SEAL
HOLDER
PLATE
SET COLLAR

SEAL
SEAT

Viking furnishes a number of heavy-duty pumps with special

mechanical seals installed in the packing end of the pump.
These special seals are not discussed in TSM 141.2.
Information is available by contacting the factory. When
requesting special seal information, be sure to give pump
model number and serial number.
1.

Install bracket bushing. If bracket bushing has a

lubrication groove, install bushing with groove at 6:00
oclock position in bracket. If carbon graphite, Refer to
Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings, page 11.

2.

Coat rotor shaft with non-detergent SAE 30 weight oil.

Start end of shaft in bracket bushing and turn from right
to left, slowly pushing until the ends of the rotor teeth are
just below the face of the casing.

3.

Using a .015 inch head gasket, install head and idler

assembly on pump. Pump head and casing were
marked before disassembly to insure proper
reassembly. If not, be sure idler pin, which is offset in
pump head, is positioned toward and equal distance
between port connections to allow for proper flow of
liquid through pump.

FIGURE 6 STANDARD MECHANICAL SEAL

GREASE FITTING LOCATION

NYLON INSERT

SETSCREWS

INNER END
CAP

OUTER END CAP

HALF ROUND
RINGS

LOCKWASHER

INNER
SPACER
COLLAR

LOCKNUT

If pump is equipped with jacketed head plate, install at

this time along with new gasket.

OUTER SPACER
COLLAR

INNER LIP
SEAL

Tighten head capscrews evenly.

OUTER LIP SEAL

If pump was equipped with a relief valve and it was

removed during disassembly, install on head with new
gaskets. Relief valve adjusting screw cap must always
point toward suction port. Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3
on page 1. For relief valve repair or adjustments, Refer
to Pressure Relief Valve Instructions, page 11.

BRACKET

BALL BEARING

FIGURE 7

9.

Loosen the four setscrews over the outer and inner end
caps. Remove both end caps, spacer collars and ball
bearing. Refer to Figure 7. The inner end cap can be
removed through the side openings in the bracket.

10. Clean all parts thoroughly and examine for wear or

damage. Check lip seals, ball bearing, bushing and idler
pin and replace if necessary. Check all other parts for
nicks, burrs, excessive wear and replace if necessary.
Wash bearings in clean solvent. Blow out bearings with
compressed air. Do not allow bearings to spin; turn them
slowly by hand. Spinning bearings will damage race and
balls. Make sure bearings are clean, then lubricate with
non-detergent SAE 30 weight oil and check for
roughness. Roughness can be determined by turning
outer race by hand.

4.

Clean rotor shaft and bracket seal housing bore. Be sure

they are free of dirt, grit and scratches. Gently radius
leading edge of shaft diameter over which seal must be
placed.

5.

Install seal set collar. Examine set collar for burrs or

scratches, and setscrews are withdrawn to prevent shaft
from being scratched when set collar is installed. Place
set collar onto shaft, push into seal chamber until
centerline of setscrews coincides with centerline of
tapped seal access holes on right side of bracket
(viewed from shaft end).
Tighten all setscrews securely to shaft. Refer to Figure
8.

Be sure shaft is free from nicks, burrs and foreign

particles that might damage bracket bushing. Scratches
on shaft in seal area will provide leakage paths under
mechanical seal.
11. Casing can be checked for wear or damage while
mounted on bracket.

SECTION TSM 141.2

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SEAL ACCESS HOLE (FOR SETSCREWS)

SPRING ADAPTER

RIGHT SIDE
OF PUMP

8.

Slide inner spacer collar over shaft with recessed end

facing rotor. Q, QS and M size bearing spacer collars
are not recessed.
Place pair of half round rings on shaft and slide inner
bearing spacer collar over half round rings to lock them
in place. There is no pair of half round rings on Q, QS
and M size pumps. Refer to Figure 7, page 8.

9.

Press lip seal, lip facing end of shaft, in inner end cap
and insert end cap through shaft end of bracket. Turn
end cap clockwise, looking at shaft end, until it engages
threads. End cap spanner wrench holes must be facing
rotor. Turn end cap with spanner wrench until it projects
slightly from opening on side of bracket. End cap must
not be turned so far that lip seal drops off end of spacer
collar on shaft or end cap becomes disengaged from
threads. Refer to Figure 7, page 8.

MECHANICAL SEAL (ROTARY MEMBER)

SEAL SEAT GASKET
SEAL HOLDER

SEAL
HOLDER
PLATE

SET COLLAR

SEAL
SEAT

If this happens, remove inner spacer collar, half round

rings and end cap and start over at Step 8.
FIGURE 8 STANDARD MECHANICAL SEAL

SPRING

MECHANICAL SEAL
(ROTARY MEMBER)

TAPERED SLEEVE
COAT WITH LIGHT OIL BEFORE ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 9

6.

7.

Sealing faces on mechanical seals should not be

touched with anything but fingers or a clean cloth. A
tapered sleeve is available, at extra cost, for Q, QS and
M pumps from Viking Pump for seal installation on shaft.
Refer to Figure 9.
LS pump shaft is tapered and an installation sleeve is
not available.
Install rotating member of seal. Slide spring over shaft
into seal chamber and onto set collar pilot. Center spring
adapter (Q, QS and M size only) against back of metal
retainer so spring will push against adapter and not work
itself over back of mechanical seal. Place tapered
sleeve on shaft.
Refer to Figure 9. Apply a liberal coating of SAE-30
non-detergent oil to large diameter portion of shaft,
tapered sleeve and to inside diameter of seal rubber
parts. Start rotary member, carbon face out, onto shaft
and push along shaft until spring is centered against
adapter.
Install Stationary Seal Seat. Lubricate outside diameter
of seal o-ring seat gasket and flush lapped face with
lube oil.
Press stationary seat into bore until lapped face is just
inside bore. Position stationary seat by installing seal
holder and secure to machined face of bracket with seal
holder plate. Tighten nuts securing seal holder evenly so
seal holder will not be distorted. Refer to Figure 8.
Remove tapered installation sleeve.

10. Pack ball bearing with multi-purpose grease, NLGI #2.

Place on shaft and push or gently drive in place in
bracket.
11. Press lip seal, lip facing end of shaft, in outer end cap
and insert end cap in bracket. Turn end cap in bracket
until it is tight against bearing. Refer to Figure 7, page 8.
12. Put lockwasher and locknut on shaft. Insert length of
hardwood or brass through port opening between rotor
teeth to keep shaft from turning. Tighten locknut to 120150 ft. lbs. Torque (LS) or 170-190 ft. lbs. Torque (Q,
QS, M). Bend one tang of lockwasher into slot of locknut.
If tang does not line up with slot, tighten locknut until it
does. Failure to tighten locknut or engage lockwasher
tang could result in early bearing failure and cause
damage to rest of pump.
Remove length of hardwood or brass from port opening.
13. Adjust pump end clearance. Refer to Thrust Bearing
Adjustment, page 10.
14. Lubricate all grease fittings with multi-purpose grease,
NLGI #2.

DANGER
BEFORE STARTING PUMP, BE SURE ALL DRIVE
EQUIPMENT GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MOUNT GUARDS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ASSEMBLY
Optional Mechanical Seal
(Teflon Fitted Type)
The seal type shown in Figures 10 can be installed as an
alternate to the standard mechanical seal (synthetic rubber
bellows type). This seal is setscrew driven, is simple to install
and good performance will result if care is taken during
installation.
Clean rotor shaft and seal housing bore. Make sure they are
free of dirt, grit and scratches. Gently radius leading edge of
shaft diameter over which seal is to be placed.

SECTION TSM 141.2

ISSUE

PAGE

9 OF 13

A tapered sleeve is available, at extra cost, for Q, QS and M

pumps from Viking Pump for seal installation on shaft. LS
size pump shaft is tapered and installation sleeve is not
available. Place tapered sleeve on shaft, Refer to Figure 11.

SEAL ACCESS HOLE (FOR SETSCREWS)

THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT

Refer to Figure 13.
1.

Loosen two setscrews over each outer and inner end

caps.

2.

Turn inner end cap clockwise (viewed from shaft end)

until it projects slightly into opening on side of bracket
exposing approximately three threads.

3.

Turn outer end cap clockwise until rotor is tight against

head and rotor shaft cannot be turned.

4.

Make a reference mark on bracket end, opposite a notch

on outer end cap. Back off outer end cap required
number of notches as shown in Total End Clearance
Chart. Refer to Figure 11. Each notch represents .002
end clearance.

5.

High viscosity liquids require additional end clearances.

The amount of extra end clearance depends on the
viscosity of the liquid pumped. For specific
recommendations contact factory.

6.

Tighten inner end cap with a spanner wrench. Tap

spanner wrench lightly but DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as
it will damage threads.

7.

Tighten set screws that hold inner and outer end caps to
prevent their turning in bracket.

8.

Check rotor to determine if it turns freely; if it does not,

add more end clearance.

MECHANICAL SEAL (ROTARY MEMBER)

SEAL SEAT
SEAL HOLDER

LEFT SIDE
OF PUMP

SEAL SEAT GASKET

SEAL
HOLDER
PLATE

FIGURE 10 OPTIONAL MECHANICAL SEAL

TAPERED INSTALLATION SLEEVE

TOTAL END CLEARANCE CHART

TURN OUTER END CAP
TOTAL
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE NO.
END CLEARANCE
OF NOTCHES

PUMP
SIZE

MECHANICAL SEAL
(ROTARY MEMBER)

LS

2 .5

.005

Q, QS AND M

.010

SHAFT

FIGURE 11

Never touch sealing faces with anything except clean hands

or clean cloth. Minute particles can scratch the seal faces
and cause leakage.
Coat tapered sleeve and inside of the rotary member with a
generous quantity of SAE 30 non-detergent oil. Grease is
not recommended. Start rotary member on shaft and over
tapered sleeve.
Move rotary member so setscrews are directly below seal
access holes on left side of bracket (viewed from shaft end)
Refer to Figure 10. Tighten all setscrews securely to shaft.
Flush sealing faces of both rotary member and seal seat
with oil and install seal seat and seat gasket over end of
shaft against machined bracket face. Assemble other seal
seat gasket, seal holder, seal holder plate, capscrews and
nuts and tighten securely. Remove tapered installation
sleeve.

GREASE FITTING LOCATION

SETSCREWS

NYLON INSERT
INNER END
CAP

OUTER END CAP

HALF ROUND
RINGS

LOCKWASHER

INNER
SPACER
COLLAR

LOCKNUT

OUTER SPACER
COLLAR
INNER LIP
SEAL

OUTER LIP SEAL

BRACKET

BALL BEARING

Some Teflon seals are equipped with holding clips which

compress the seal springs. Remove holding clips to release
springs after seal is installed on shaft.
FIGURE 13

AT THIS POINT, FINISH ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

STARTING AT STEP 8, PAGE 9 (STANDARD
MECHANICAL SEAL).
SECTION TSM 141.2

ISSUE

PAGE 10 OF 13

INSTALLATION OF CARBON
GRAPHITE BUSHINGS
When installing carbon graphite bushings, extreme care
must be taken to prevent breaking. Carbon graphite is a
brittle material and easily cracked. If cracked, the bushing
will quickly disintegrate. Using a lubricant and adding a
chamfer on the bushing and the mating part will help in
installation. The additional precautions listed below must be
followed for proper installation:
1.

A press must be used for installation.

2.

Be certain bushing is started straight.

3.

Do not stop pressing operation until bushing is in proper

position. starting and stopping will result in a cracked
bushing.

4.

Check bushing for cracks after installation.

Carbon graphite bushings with extra interference fits are

frequently furnished for high temperature operation. These
bushings must be installed by a shrink fit.

FIGURE 15
SIZE Q, QS AND M

LIST OF PARTS
1.

Valve Cap

6.

Valve Body

2.

Adjusting Screw

7.

Valve Spring

3.

Lock Nut

8.

Poppet
Cap Gasket

1.

Heat bracket or idler to 750 F.

4.

Spring Guide

9.

2.

Install cool bushings with a press.

5.

Bonnet

10. Bonnet

3.

If facilities are not available to reach 750 F.

temperature, it is possible to install with 450 F.
temperature; however, the lower the temperature, the
greater the possibility of cracking bushing.

DISASSEMBLY

Consult factory with specific questions on high temperature

applications. Refer to Engineering Service Bulletin ESB3.

DANGER
BEFORE OPENING ANY VIKING PUMP LIQUID
CHAMBER (PUMPING CHAMBER, RESERVOIR,
RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTING CAP FITTING ETC.)
BE SURE:

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. THAT ANY PRESSURE IN CHAMBER HAS

BEEN COMPLETELY VENTED THROUGH
SUCTION OR DISCHARGE LINES OR OTHER
APPROPRIATE
OPENINGS
OR
CONNECTIONS.
2. THAT THE DRIVING MEANS (MOTOR,
TURBINE, ENGINE, ETC.) HAS BEEN
LOCKED
OUT
OR
MADE
NONOPERATIONAL SO THAT IT CANNOT BE
STARTED WHILE WORK IS BEING DONE ON
PUMP.

FIGURE 14
Size LS

3. THAT YOU KNOW WHAT LIQUID THE PUMP

HAS
BEEN
HANDLING
AND
THE
PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO SAFELY
HANDLE THE LIQUID. OBTAIN A MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THE
LIQUID TO BE SURE THESE PRECAUTIONS
ARE UNDERSTOOD.
FAILURE
TO
FOLLOW
ABOVE
LISTED
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SECTION TSM 141.2

ISSUE

PAGE 11 OF 13

DISASSEMBLY
Mark valve and head before disassembly to insure proper
reassembly.
1.

Remove valve cap.

2.

Measure and record length of extension of adjusting

screw. Refer to A on Figures 14 and 15.

3.

Loosen locknut and back out adjusting screw until spring

pressure is released.

4.

Remove bonnet, spring guide, spring and poppet from

valve body. Clean and inspect all parts for wear or
damage and replace as necessary.

DANGER
BEFORE STARTING PUMP, BE SURE ALL DRIVE
EQUIPMENT GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MOUNT GUARDS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
If a new spring is installed or if pressure setting of pressure
relief valve is to be changed from that which the factory has
set, the following instructions must be carefully followed.
1.

Carefully remove valve cap which covers adjusting

screw.
Loosen locknut which locks adjusting screw so pressure
setting will not change during operation of pump.

2.

Install a pressure gauge in discharge line for actual

adjustment operation.

3.

Turn adjusting screw in to increase pressure and out to

decrease pressure.

4.

With discharge line closed at a point beyond pressure

gauge, gauge will show maximum pressure valve will
allow while pump is in operation.

IMPORTANT
In ordering parts for pressure relief valve, always give model
number and serial number of pump as it appears on
nameplate and name of part wanted. When ordering springs,
be sure to give pressure setting desired.

SECTION TSM 141.2

ISSUE

PAGE 12 OF 13

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL

HEAVY-DUTY BRACKET MOUNTED PUMPS
SERIES 125 and 4125
SIZES LS, Q, QS, M

SECTION TSM141.2
PAGE
13
ISSUE
C

WARRANTY
Viking warrants all products manufactured by it to be
free from defects in workmanship or material for a
period of one (1) year from date of startup, provided
that in no event shall this warranty extend more than
eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment from
Viking. If, during said warranty period, any products
sold by Viking prove to be defective in workmanship or
material under normal use and service, and if such
products are returned to Vikings factory at Cedar Falls,
Iowa, transportation charges prepaid, and if the
products are found by Viking to be defective in
workmanship or material, they will be replaced or
repaired free of charge, FOB. Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Viking assumes no liability for consequential
damages of any kind and the purchaser by acceptance
of delivery assumes all liability for the consequences of
the use or misuse of Viking products by the purchaser,
his employees or others. Viking will assume no field
expense for service or parts unless authorized by it in
advance.
Equipment and accessories purchased by Viking
from outside sources which are incorporated into any
Viking product are warranted only to the extent of and
by the original manufacturers warranty or guarantee, if
any.

THIS IS VIKINGS SOLE WARRANTY AND IS IN

LIEU
OF
ALL
OTHER
WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH ARE
HEREBY
EXCLUDED,
INCLUDING
IN
PARTICULAR
ALL
WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No officer or employee
of IDEX Corporation or Viking Pump, Inc. is
authorized to alter this warranty.

VIKING PUMP INC.

A Unit of IDEX Corporation

VIKING PUMP INC.

Copyright 2000