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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL

UNIVERSAL SEAL HEAVY DUTY PUMPS SECTION TSM 630.2
SERIES 124A/AE, 4124A/AE, 124E, 224A, & 4224A CAST IRON
SERIES 126A, 4126A, 226A & 4226A DUCTILE IRON PAGE 1 OF 12
SERIES 123A, 4123A, 223A & 4223A STEEL ISSUE K
SERIES 127A, 4127A, 227A & 4227A STAINLESS STEEL
SIZES LS, Q, QS & M

CONTENTS
Special Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mechanical Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Seal Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thrust Bearing Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings . . . . . . . . 9
Pressure Relief Valve Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FIGURE 1
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Size LS illustrated
Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
(Shown with jacketed bracket and relief valve)
Heat Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

INTRODUCTION
The illustrations used in this manual are for identification
purposes only and cannot be used for ordering parts. Obtain
a parts list from a Viking representative. Always give a
complete name of part, part number and material with the
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 (124A, 4124A, 4124AE, 126A,
4126A, 124AE, 124E, 123A, 4123A, 127A, 4127A, 224A,
4224A, 224AE, 4224AE, 226A, 4226A, 223A, 4223A, 227A, FIGURE 2
4227A) indicating basic pump construction and material. Size Q illustrated
(Non-Jacketed)

Model Chart Number

UNMOUNTED PUMP
Non-Jacketed Jacketed
Packed Mech. Seal Packed Mech. Seal UNITS
LS124A LS4124A LS224A LS4224A Units are designated
LS124E by the unmounted
LS126A LS4126A LS226A LS4226A pump model numbers
LS123A LS4123A LS223A LS4223A followed by a letter
LS127A LS4127A LS227A LS4227A indicating drive style.
Q124A Q4124A Q224A Q4224A
Q124E V = V-Belt
Q126A Q4126A Q226A Q4226A D = Direct Connected
Q123A Q4123A Q223A Q4223A R = Viking Speed
FIGURE 3
Q127A Q4127A Q227A Q4227A Reducer
Size QS illustrated
QS124A QS4124A P = Commercial
(Non-Jacketed)
QS124E Speed Reducer
QS126A QS4126A QS226A QS4226A
QS123A QS4123A QS223A QS4223A
A = Universal Seal Pump
QS127A QS4127A QS227A QS4227A
AE = Universal Seal Pump with larger rotor shaft (L, LQ, LL only)
M124A M4124A M224A M224A
E = Universal Seal with electric heating

VIKING PUMP, INC. • A Unit of IDEX Corporation • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 USA
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF PUMP MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH AND/OR RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PUMP AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT. VIKING’S WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE.

THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FULLY READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR

MAINTENANCE OF PUMP AND MUST BE KEPT WITH PUMP. PUMP MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED
AND MAINTAINED ONLY BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS.

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED AND ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.

Warning - In addition to possible serious

Symbol Danger - Failure to follow the indicated injury or death, failure to follow the
WARNING
Legend : ! instruction may result in serious injury
or death.
indicated instruction may cause damage
to pump and/or other equipment.

BEFORE opening any liquid chamber (pumping INSTALL pressure gauges/sensors next to the
WARNING
! chamber, reservoir, relief valve adjusting cap fitting,
etc.) be sure that :
pump suction and discharge connections to monitor
pressures.
● Any pressure in the chamber has been completely
vented through the suction or discharge lines or USE extreme caution when lifting the pump. Suitable
other appropriate openings or connections.
● The pump drive system means (motor, turbine,
! lifting devices should be used when appropriate. Lifting
eyes installed on the pump must be used only to lift
engine, etc.) has been “locked out” or otherwise WARNING the pump, not the pump with drive and/or base plate.
been made non-operational so that it cannot be If the pump is mounted on a base plate, the base plate
started while work is being done on the pump. must be used for all lifting purposes. If slings are used
for lifting, they must be safely and securely attached.
● You know what material the pump has been
For weight of the pump alone (which does not include
handling, have obtained a material safety data
the drive and/or base plate) refer to the Viking Pump
sheet (MSDS) for the material, and understand
product catalog.
and follow all precautions appropriate for the safe
handling of the material.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle a pressure relief valve
BEFORE operating the pump, be sure all drive guards ! that has not had the spring pressure relieved or is
mounted on a pump that is operating.
! are in place.

AVOID contact with hot areas of the pump and/or

DO NOT operate pump if the suction or discharge
! piping is not connected. ! drive. Certain operating conditions, temperature
control devices (jackets, heat-tracing, etc.), improper
installation, improper operation, and improper
DO NOT place fingers into the pumping chamber or maintenance can all cause high temperatures on the
! its connection ports or into any part of the drive train
if there is any possibility of the pump shafts being
pump and/or drive.

rotated.
THE PUMP must be provided with pressure protection.

DO NOT exceed the pumps rated pressure, speed, and

! This may be provided through a relief valve mounted
directly on the pump, an in-line pressure relief valve,
! temperature, or change the system/duty parameters
from those the pump was originally supplied, without
WARNING a torque limiting device, or a rupture disk. If pump
rotation may be reversed during operation, pressure
WARNING confirming its suitability for the new service. protection must be provided on both sides of pump.
Relief valve adjusting screw caps must always point
towards suction side of the pump. If pump rotation is
BEFORE operating the pump, be sure that:
reversed, position of the relief valve must be changed.
! ● It is clean and free from debris Pressure relief valves cannot be used to control pump
● all valves in the suction and discharge pipelines flow or regulate discharge pressure. For additional
WARNING
are fully opened. information, refer to Viking Pump’s Technical Service
● All piping connected to the pump is fully supported Manual TSM 000 and Engineering Service Bulletin
and correctly aligned with the pump. ESB-31.

● Pump rotation is correct for the desired direction

of flow. THE PUMP must be installed in a matter that allows
! safe access for routine maintenance and for inspection
during operation to check for leakage and monitor
WARNING pump operation.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 2 OF 12

This manual deals only with Series 124A, 4124A, 124AE, For additional information on pressure relief valves, Refer to
4124AE, 124E, 126A, 4126A, 123A, 4123A, 127A, 4127A, Technical Service Manual TSM000 and Engineering Service
224A, 4224A, 226A, 4226A, 223A, 4223A, 227A and 4227A Bulletin ESB-31.
Heavy Duty Bracket Mounted Pumps. Refer to Figures 1
through 13 for general configuration and nomenclature used SPECIAL MECHANICAL SEALS:
in this manual. Pump specifications and recommendations Extra care should be taken in repair of these pumps. Be sure
are listed in Catalog Section 630, Heavy Duty Bracket to read and follow all special instructions supplied with your
Mounted Pumps, with Universal Seal Type Bracket. pump.

SPECIAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE

Viking pumps are designed for long, trouble-free service life
DANGER ! under a wide variety of application conditions with a minimum
of maintenance. The points listed below will help provide long
Before opening any Viking pump liquid chamber service life.
(pumping chamber, reservoir, relief valve
LUBRICATION: External lubrication must be applied slowly
adjusting cap fitting, etc.) Be sure: with a hand gun to all lubrication fittings every 500 hours
1. That any pressure in the chamber has been of operation with multi-purpose grease, NLGI # 2. Refer to
completely vented through the suction or Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-515. Consult factory
discharge lines or other appropriate openings with specific lubrication questions. Applications involving
very high or low temperatures will require other types of
or connections.
lubrication.
2. That the driving means (motor, turbine, PACKING ADJUSTMENT: New packed pumps require
engine, etc.) has been “locked out” or made initial packing adjustment to control leakage as packing “runs
non-operational so that it cannot be started in”. Make initial adjustments carefully and do not over-tighten
while work is being done on pump. packing gland. After initial adjustment, inspection will reveal
need for packing replacement. Refer to instructions under
3. That you know what liquid the pump has been
Assembly on page 5, regarding repacking pump.
handling and the precautions necessary to
safely handle the liquid. Obtain a material CLEANING PUMP: Keep pump as clean as possible. This
safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid to be will facilitate inspection, adjustment and repair work and help
prevent overlooking a dirt covered grease fitting.
sure these precautions are understood.
STORAGE: If pump is to be stored, or not used for six months
Failure to follow above listed precautionary or more, pump must be drained and a light coat of light oil
measures may result in serious injury or death. 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
ROTATION: Viking pumps operate equally well in a revolution every 30 days to circulate the oil.
clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. Shaft rotation
determines which port is suction and which is discharge. SUGGESTED REPAIR TOOLS: The following tools must be
Port in area where pumping elements (gear teeth) come out available to properly repair Universal Seal Bracket Pumps.
of mesh is suction port. These tools are in addition to standard mechanics’ tools such
as open-end wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. Most of the
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES: items can be obtained from an industrial supply house.
1. Viking pumps are positive displacement pumps and must 1. Soft Headed hammer
be provided with some sort of pressure protection. This
may be a relief valve mounted directly on the pump, an 2. Allen wrenches (some mechanical seals and set collars)
inline pressure relief valve, a torque limiting device or a 3. Packing hooks, flexible (packed pumps)
rupture disk.
4. Mechanical seal installation sleeve
2. There are relief valve options available on those pump
2-751-005-630 for 2.4375 inch seal; Q-QS pumps.
models designed to accept a relief valve. Options may
include a return to tank relief valve and a jacketed relief 5. Bearing locknut spanner wrench
valve. Pumps equipped with a jacketed head plate are (Source: #472 J. H. Williams & Co. or equal);
generally not available with a relief valve. LS-QS pumps.
3. If pump rotation is reversed during operation, pressure 6. Spanner wrench, adjustable pin type for use on bearing
protection must be provided on both sides of pump. housing (Source: #482 J. H. Williams & Co. or equal)
4. Relief valve adjusting screw cap must always point 7. Brass bar
towards suction side of pump. If pump rotation is reversed, 8. Arbor press
remove pressure relief valve and turn end for end.
5. Pressure relief valves cannot be used to control pump
flow or regulate discharge pressure.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 3 OF 12

DISASSEMBLY 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
DANGER ! with pressure relief valve, it need not be removed from
head or disassembled at this point. Refer to Pressure
Before opening any Viking pump liquid chamber Relief Valve Instructions, page 9.
(pumping chamber, reservoir, relief valve
If pump has jacketed head plate, it will separate from
adjusting cap fitting, etc.) Be sure:
head when it is removed. The gasket between head
1. That any pressure in the chamber has been and jacket head plate must be totally removed. Use new
completely vented through the suction or gasket when assembling pump.
discharge lines or other appropriate openings 2. Remove idler and bushing assembly.
or connections.
3. Insert length of hardwood or brass through port opening
2. That the driving means (motor, turbine, between rotor teeth or lock coupling end of shaft to keep
engine, etc.) has been “locked out” or made shaft from turning. Bend up tang of lockwasher, and with
non-operational so that it cannot be started a spanner wrench, remove locknut and lockwasher from
while work is being done on pump. shaft.
4. Loosen two setscrews in the face of the bearing housing
3. That you know what liquid the pump has been
and remove the bearing housing assembly from the
handling and the precautions necessary to bracket. Refer to Figure 5 or 6, page 5.
safely handle the liquid. Obtain a material
5. Remove pair of half round rings under the inner spacer
safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid to be
collar from the shaft. NOTE: There are no half round rings
sure these precautions are understood.
on Q, QS and M size pumps.
Failure to follow above listed precautionary 6. Remove packing gland capscrews, slide packing gland
measures may result in serious injury or death. out of stuffing box, and remove packing.
NOTE: Reference Mechanical Seal Replacement
1. Mark head and casing before disassembly to insure proper beginning on page 6 when disassembling seal pump with
reassembly. The idler pin, which is offset in pump head, mechanical seal.
must be positioned toward and equal distance between
port connections to allow for proper flow of liquid through 7. Carefully remove rotor and shaft to avoid damaging
the pump. bracket bushing.

ITEM NAME OF PART ITEM NAME OF PART ITEM NAME OF PART

1 Locknut 17 Packing Gland Capscrew 39 Idler Pin
2 Lockwasher 19 Packing 40 Head and Pin Assembly
3 End Cap for Bearing Housing 25 Bracket Bushing 43 Stud for Head
4 Bearing Spacer Collar (Outer) 27 Bracket and Bushing Assembly 44 Nut for Head
5 Lip Seal for Bearing Housing (2 Req’d) 28 Capscrew for Bracket 45 Relief Valve Gasket
6 Roller Bearing (2 Req’d) 29 Bracket Gasket 46 Capscrew for Relief Valve
7 Bearing Housing 30 Pipe Plug 47 Internal Relief Valve
8 Bearing Spacer Collar (Inner) 31 Casing 48 Heater Cartridges for Bracket (124E Pumps Only)
12 Grease Fitting 34 Pipe Flange Gasket 49* Heater Cartridges for Head (124E Pumps Only)
13 Mechanical Seal 35 Head Gasket 50 Packing Gland Washer (2 Req'd) (Q, QS, M Only)
13B Cartridge Mechanical Seal 36 Rotor and Shaft Assembly 51 Stud for Flanges
15 Packing Gland 37 Idler and Bushing Assembly 52 Nut for Flanges
16 Packing Gland Nut 38 Idler Bushing Not Illus. Cover Plate, Relief Valve

FIGURE 4 – EXPLODED VIEW OF UNIVERSAL BRACKET PUMP (TYPICAL)

* The number of Heater Cartridges for Head varies by pump size. See Table 2 on Page 13 for the number required by pump size.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 4 OF 12

 BALL BEARING BEARING HOUSING BRACKET BEARING HOUSING

SETSCREW SETSCREW

SPACER COLLAR
SPACER COLLAR SPACER
COLLAR SHAFT
SHAFT

LIPSEAL LIPSEAL
END CAP
LIPSEAL SETSCREW

END CAP TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

SETSCREW
FIGURE 6
HALF ROUND RINGS Q-M BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 5
LS BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY

8. Loosen two radial setscrews in flange of bearing housing 3. Coat idler pin with light oil and place idler and bushing on
and with a spanner wrench remove the outer end cap with idler pin in head. If replacing with carbon graphite bushing,
closure and outer bearing spacer collar. Refer to Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings,
page 9.
9. Remove the double row ball bearing, (2 tapered roller
bearings on Q, QS and M sizes), closure and inner 4. Using a .010 to .015 inch thick head gasket, install head
bearing spacer collar from the bearing housing. and idler assembly on pump. Pump head and casing
should have been marked before disassembly to ensure
10. Clean all parts thoroughly and examine for wear and
proper reassembly. If not, be sure idler pin, which is offset
damage. Check lip seals, bearings, bushings, and idler
in pump head, is positioned toward the equal distance
pin and replace if necessary. Check all other parts for
between port connections to allow for proper flow of liquid
nicks, burrs, excessive wear and replace if necessary.
through pump.
Wash bearings in clean solvent. Blow out bearings with
compressed air. Do not allow bearings to spin; turn them Refer to Figure 5 and 6 for bearing housing assembly.
slowly by hand. Spinning bearings will damage bearing 5. Install the lipseal in the bearing housing (See the
components. Make sure bearings are clean, then lubricate appropriate figure for lip orientation).
with light oil and check for roughness. Roughness can be
determined by turning outer race by hand. 6. “LS” Pumps: Pack the ball bearing with grease and push
or press the bearing into the bearing housing. Refer to
CAUTION: Do not intermix inner and outer races of tapered Figure 5.
roller bearing (Q, QS and M sizes).
Q, QS and M Size Pumps: Pack tapered roller bearings
11. Casing can be checked for wear or damage while mounted with grease and press or push bearings into housing with
on bracket. large end of inner races together. It is possible to install
12. Inspect bracket bushing for wear and remove if damaged bearings incorrectly. For proper assembly see Figure 6.
or worn. 7. Install the lipseal in the end cap (see appropriate figure
for lip orientation). Thread the end cap into the bearing
housing along with outer bearing spacer collar and tighten
ASSEMBLY against the bearing.
1. Install bracket bushing. If bracket bushing has an inner Q, QS & M SIZE PUMPS ONLY: Tapered roller bearings
lubrication groove, install bushing with groove at six require preload to operate properly. To set preload tighten
o’clock position in bracket. If carbon graphite, Refer to end cap so that inner races of bearings cannot be rotated
Installation of Carbon Graphite Bushings, page 9. by hand. Back the end cap off to allow inner races to
2. Coat shaft of rotor shaft assembly with light oil. Start end rotate with slight resistance.
of shaft in bracket bushing turning from right to left, slowly Lock end cap in place with two setscrews in the flange of
pushing rotor in casing. the bearing housing.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 5 OF 12

8. When assembling packed pump, use packing suitable
for liquid being pumped. Install packing, staggering the DANGER !
joints from one side of shaft to other. Lubricate packing
rings with oil, grease, or graphite to aid assembly. Install Before starting pump, be sure all drive
packing, capscrews, washers (Q, QS, M only) and nuts. equipment guards are in place.
Make sure gland is installed square and nuts are tightened
evenly. Tighten nuts until packing gland is snug against Failure to properly mount guards may
packing. result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: See Seal Installation, page 7 when reassembling
a pump with mechanical seal.
MECHANICAL SEAL REPLACEMENT
9. Slide inner spacer collar over shaft with recessed end
facing rotor. Q, QS and M bearing spacer collars are not This manual deals with the three standard types of mechanical
recessed. seals supplied on Universal Bracket models 4124A, 4126A,
4123A, 4127A, 4224A, 4224AH, 4226A, 4223A, 4227A.
Place pair of half round rings on shaft and slide inner
bearing spacer collar over half round rings to lock them in 1. Cartridge (Figure 7)
place. There is no pair of half round rings on Q, QS and M 2. Elastomeric Bellows (Figure 9, page 7)
size pumps.
3. PTFE Wedge (Figure 10, page 7)
10. Thread the bearing housing with lipseals; end cap, outer
bearing spacer collar and bearings installed into bracket. Identification of seal type is an important step towards proper
maintenance. For mechanical seal types not shown, see the
11. Put lockwasher and locknut on shaft. Insert length of Seal Instruction Drawing (SID) furnished with the pump or
hardwood or brass through port opening between rotor contact a Viking representative.
teeth to keep shaft from turning. Tighten locknut to 120-
150 - ft.lbs. torque (LS) or 170-190 - ft.lbs. torque (Q,
QS and M) . If tang does not line up with slot, tighten SEAL REMOVAL
locknut until it does. Failure to tighten locknut or engage
lockwasher tang could result in early bearing failure DANGER !
and cause damage to rest of pump. Remove length of
hardwood or brass from port opening. Before opening any Viking pump liquid chamber
12.
Adjust pump end clearance as in Thrust Bearing (pumping chamber, reservoir, relief valve
Adjustment page 8. adjusting cap fitting, etc.) Be sure:
13. Lubricate all grease fittings with multi-purpose grease, 1. That any pressure in the chamber has been
NLGI #2. completely vented through the suction or
discharge lines or other appropriate openings
VENT CONNECTION CARTRIDGE or connections.
MECHANICAL
2. That the driving means (motor, turbine,
SEAL
engine, etc.) has been “locked out” or made
non-operational so that it cannot be started
while work is being done on pump.
3. That you know what liquid the pump has been
CENTER handling and the precautions necessary to
CLIPS safely handle the liquid. Obtain a material
safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid to be
SEAL sure these precautions are understood.
COLLAR
Failure to follow above listed precautionary
measures may result in serious injury or death.

CAPSCREW NUT

FIGURE 7
CARTRIDGE MECHANICAL SEAL

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 6 OF 12

CARTRIDGE TYPE
CIRCULATION LINE
Cartridge mechanical seals are designed so that they may CONNECTION
be replaced with minimal pump and piping disassembly. The SEAL ACCESS MECHANICAL SEAL
seal may be accessed by removing the bearing housing. HOLE (ROTARY MEMBER)
(See Disassembly, Steps 3-5, page 4).
1. Remove any flush or barrier fluid tubes connected to the
seal gland. SEAT GASKET
SEAL HOLDER
2. Loosen setscrews on the seal collar to free the cartridge (NOT USED ON LS)
seal from the shaft. SEAL PLATE
3. Remove the two gland capscrews and slide the cartridge (PACKING GLAND
seal out through the bearing housing opening. ON LS)

If the pump is to be disassembled further, refer to

Disassembly, page 4.
SET COLLAR
ASSEMBLY SEAL SEAT
ELASTOMERIC BELLOWS CAPSCREW
NUT

AND PTFE WEDGE TYPE FIGURE 9

ELASTOMERIC BELLOWS SEAL
Elastomeric bellows and PTFE wedge seals generally require
pump disassembly to be replaced (See Disassembly, steps
1-5, page 4). CARTRIDGE TYPE
1. Loosen nuts and remove seal plate, seal plate holder, 1. NOTE: Burrs left on shaft can damage O-ring on seal
seal seat and seal gasket(s). sleeve during installation. Inspect shaft for burrs and
2. Loosen setscrew in set collar (bellows) or mechanical remove any found with a fine grade of emery cloth.
seal rotary member (wedge). NOTE: Piping and/or plugs 2. Clean rotor shaft and face of seal chamber.
will need to be removed to access setscrews.
3. Slide cartridge seal on shaft until it contacts the seal
3. The remainder of the mechanical seal may be removed in chamber face.
conjunction with Step 7 of Disassembly, page 4.
4. Follow steps 9-12 on page 6 under Assembly.
5. Insert gland capscrews and secure gland to bracket face.
SEAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Turn shaft several turns while gland is loose to
TAPERED INSTALLATION SLEEVE center seal; then tighten gland tight enough to compress
Q, QS & M SIZES gasket. Tighten only enough to contain leakage and not to
distort gland.
6. Lock cartridge seal drive collar to shaft and remove or
turn centering clips out of the way so as to clear the drive
collar.
7. Turn shaft by hand or jog motor to check drive collar for
runout.

8. Connect circulation line or vent stuffing box seals without

line until liquid is present on start up.
NOTE: For maximum seal life, circulation line should
SHAFT
be used.
COAT ROTOR SHAFT, TAPERED INSTALLATION
SLEEVE AND INNER DIAMETER OF MECHANICAL
SEAL WITH LIGHT OIL BEFORE ASSEMBLY. DANGER !
FIGURE 8 Before starting pump, be sure all drive
equipment guards are in place.
Failure to properly mount guards may
result in serious injury or death.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 7 OF 12

 FLUSH CONNECTION NOTE: Some PTFE wedge seals are equipped with
SEAL ACCESS HOLE holding clips, which compress the seal springs. Remove
holding clips to release springs after seal is installed on
MECHANICAL SEAL shaft.
(ROTARY MEMBER)
5. Move rotary member so set screws are directly below seal
access holes on side of bracket (See Figure 9, page 7
and Figure 10). Tighten all setscrews securely to shaft.
NOTE: Be sure that the rotor and shaft are positioned
SEAL SEAT against the head before tightening set screws.
SEAL HOLDER 6. FOR “O-RING” GASKET TYPE MECHANICAL SEAL
SEAT (BELLOWS SEAL): Lubricate outer diameter of
SEAL PLATE O-ring seal gasket with oil. Flush sealing faces of both
rotary member and seal seat with oil and press seal seat
into bore until back, unlapped face, is flush with bore.
Install seal holder, seal plate, capscrews, and nuts and
tighten securely.
FOR “CLAMPED-IN” TYPE MECHANICAL SEAL SEAT
(WEDGE SEAT): 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
CAPSCREW NUT face. Install other seal gasket, seal holder, seal plate,
SEAL GASKET capscrews and nuts and fasten securely.
7. Remove tapered installation sleeve.
FIGURE 10
PTFE WEDGE SEAL 8. Connect circulation line or vent stuffing box for seals
without flush line until liquid is present on start up.

ELASTOMERIC BELLOWS & PTFE NOTE: For maximum seal life, circulation line should
be used.
WEDGE TYPE - Q, QS & M SIZES Refer to Assembly, page 5 to complete assembly.
For complete pump assembly instructions, see Assembly,
page 5.
1. Clean rotor shaft and seal housing bore. Make sure they THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT
are free of dirt, grit and scratches. Gently radius leading
1. Loosen the two set screws in the outer face of the bearing
edge of shaft diameter over which seal is to be placed.
housing and turn this thrust bearing assembly clockwise
NOTE: Never touch mechanical seal faces with anything until it can no longer be turned by hand. Back off counter-
except clean hands or clean cloth. Minute particles can clockwise until the rotor shaft can be turned by hand with
scratch the seal faces and cause leakage. a slight noticeable drag.
2. Place tapered installation sleeve on the shaft (See Figure 2. For standard end clearance, back off the thrust bearing
11). Q, QS & M sizes only. assembly the required length measured on the outside
3. Coat outside of tapered installation sleeve and inside of diameter of the bearing housing. See Table 1, page 9.
rotary member of the seal with a generous quantity of light 3. Tighten the two self-locking type “Allen” set screws, in the
oil. Grease is not recommended. outboard face of the bearing housing, with equal force
4. Start rotary member on shaft (including seat collar and against the bracket. Your pump is now set with standard
screws on bellows seal) and ease over tapered sleeve end clearances and locked.
(See Figure 11). NOTE: Be sure the shaft can rotate freely. If not, back off
additional length on outside diameter and check again.
TAPERED INSTALLATION SLEEVE 4. High viscosity liquids required additional end clearances.
The amount of extra end clearance depends on
the viscosity of the liquid pumped. For specific
recommendations, consult the factory. Table 1 shows the
additional bearing housing adjustment required for .001”
increase in end clearance.

MECHANICAL SEAL
ROTARY MEMBER SHAFT

FIGURE 11

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 8 OF 12

 Carbon graphite bushings with extra interference fits are
TURN BRG. ADDITIONAL
STANDARD HOUSING LENGTH ON frequently furnished for high temperature operation. These
PUMP END C.C.W. O.D. BRG. bushings must be installed by a shrink fit.
MODEL
SIZE CLEARANCE LENGTH ON HOUSING FOR
(Inch) O.D. .001” END CL.
1. Heat bracket or idler to 750ºF.
(Inch) (Inch) 2. Install cool bushing with a press.
124A 3. If facilities are not available to reach 750ºF temperature,
4124A it is possible to install with 450ºF temperature; however
126A
.005 1.25 the lower the temperature the greater the possibility of
4126A
123A
cracking the bushing.
4123A 4. Consult factory with specific questions on high
224A temperature applications. Refer to Engineering Service
4224A Bulletin ESB-3.
LS 226A .25
4226A .010 2.50
223A
4223A
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
124E INSTRUCTIONS
127A
.010 2.50
4127A
227A
.020 5.00
4227A
124A
4124A
126A
.010 3.10
4126A
123A
4123A
224A
Q 4224A
QS 226A .31
M 4226A .015 4.65
VALVE - LIST OF PARTS
223A
4223A 1. Valve Cap 6. Valve Body
124E 2. Adjusting Screw 7. Valve Spring
127A 3. Lock Nut 8. Poppet
.010 3.10
4127A
4. Spring Guide 9. Cap Gasket
227A
.020 6.20 5. Bonnet 10. Bonnet Gasket
4227A

TABLE 1 FIGURE 12
SIZE LS

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. VALVE - LIST OF PARTS
3. Do not stop pressing operation until bushing is in proper 1. Valve Cap 6. Valve Body
position. Starting and stopping will result in a cracked 2. Adjusting Screw 7. Valve Spring
bushing. 3. Lock Nut 8. Poppet
4. Check bushing for cracks after installation. 4. Spring Guide 9. Cap Gasket
5. Bonnet 10. Bonnet Gasket

FIGURE 13
SIZES Q AND QS
SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 9 OF 12
DISASSEMBLY 1. Spacers should be installed between the foot of the pump
and the base. This will create an air gap between the
Mark valve and head before disassembly to insure proper pump and base to limit heat transfer to the base.
reassembly.
2. Coat the threads of the heat cartridge with an anti-seize
1. Remove valve cap. compound prior to installation. Install heat cartridges into
2. Measure and record length of extension of adjusting the tapped ports on the head and bracket in the locations
screw. Refer to “A” on Figure 12 and Figure 13, page shown in the Figure 13 below. Figure 13 also shows the
9. minimum clearance around the pump needed to install
and remove the heat cartridges as well as the location
3. Loosen locknut and back out adjusting screw until spring
for the thermocouple. The number of heaters used and
pressure is released.
the total wattage for each pump size is given in Table
4. Remove bonnet, spring guide, spring and poppet from 2 below. 3/8” heat cartridges should be tightened to
valve body. Clean and inspect all parts for wear or damage 10 ft-lbs. ½” and ¾” heat cartridges should be tightened
and replace if necessary. to 20 ft-lbs.
3. Viking recommends installing a closed loop temperature
ASSEMBLY controller with a control algorithm that will minimize or
prevent overshooting the set point temperature. The set
Reverse procedures outlined under Disassembly. If valve point temperature needs to be slightly higher than the
is removed for repairs be sure to replace in same position. melting point and significantly lower than the flash point
Relief valve adjusting screw cap must always point towards or boiling point of the liquid being pumped. Viking does
suction side of pump. If pump rotation is reversed, remove offer a controller for use with our heat cartridges. Ask your
relief valve and turn end for end. local Viking distributor for details.

PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
If a new spring is installed or if pressure setting of pressure WARNING !
relief valve is to be changed from that which the factory has
Setting the set point temperature higher
set, the following instructions must be carefully followed.
than necessary will not make the pump
1. Carefully remove valve cap, which covers adjusting heat any faster and will shorten the life of
screw. the heat cartridges.
2. Loosen locknut (which locks adjusting screw so pressure
setting will not change during operation of pump).
3. Install a pressure gauge in discharge line for actual 4. Properly insulate the pump to minimize heat loss. The
adjusting operation. pump will not heat properly if it is not insulated.
4. Turn adjusting screw in to increase pressure and out to
decrease pressure.
5. With discharge line closed at point beyond pressure DANGER !
gauge and pump running, gauge will show maximum
• Always disconnect, lockout, and tag
pressure that the valve will allow (full bypass).
out supply circuits prior to installing.
• The installation must comply with
IMPORTANT standard and local regulations.
In ordering parts for pressure relief valve, always give
• All wiring should be done by a licensed
model number and serial number of pump as it appears on
nameplate and name of part wanted. When ordering springs, electrician to meet local codes.
be sure to give pressure setting desired. • Study this manual thoroughly before
installing and using the heat cartridges.
HEAT CARTRIDGES • Pay special attention to this section
This section applies to 124E Series only.
and the parts marked “WARNING!” or
“DANGER”.
• Should questions or uncertainties
ASSEMBLY arise, please contact your authorized
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Viking distributor.
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause an electrical shock and/or sparks,
WARNING ! which may result in serious injury or
death.
The pump needs to be properly grounded
before the heat cartridges are installed.

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 10 OF 12

NOTE:
1. Heat cartridges, temperature probes, and controllers must 7. Do not use heat cartridges with different watt densities
be wired by a licensed electrician to meet local codes. from those supplied by Viking. Changing watt densities
2. Heat cartridges require 240VAC, 1 Phase, 60 Hz or may result in localized over or under heating.
220VAC, 1 Phase, 50 Hz power supply. 8. The thermocouple or temperature probe must be installed
3. Heat cartridges are UL, CSA, & CE marked, RoHs in the bracket location shown in Figure 13 below. Any other
compliant. location may result in localized over or under heating.

4. Heat cartridges and cables are water resistant but not 9. Please see TSM 630.4 for technical information on the
water proof. They need to be installed in a protected area. Viking supplied controller for the heat cartridges.

5. To make sure that the liquid within the pump is melted and 10. The wires for the heat cartridges can be joined together in
to avoid damage to the pump, do not start the pump until a junction box, and a single wire from the junction box can
the set point temperature has been reached. be connected to the controller.

6. Several factors such as the size of pump, the set point 11. WARNING Heat cartridges will be hot. Do not touch pump
temperature, and the insulation will affect the amount or heat cartridges until they have been allowed to cool.
of time it will take for the pump to reach the set point
temperature. Typically it will take 3-4 hours for the pump
to reach its set point temperature.

Dimensions - LS through QS Sizes – Electrically Heated – Non Jacketed

(Top View)

BB

AA

Thermocouple

DD

CC EE

Required to Remove Heater

Bracket Heater to Port Temp Probe to Port Head Heater to Port
Center Line (DD) Center Line (CC) Center Line (EE) (AA) (BB)
Model Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
LS124E 6.09 154.69 6.25 158.75 6.44 163.58 7.00 177.80 6.50 165.10
Q124E 5.83 148.08 7.33 186.18 8.25 209.55
9.25 234.95 7.75 196.85
QS124E 6.33 160.78 7.83 198.88 9.25 234.95
FIGURE 13 - HEAT CARTRIDGE AND THERMOCOUPLE LOCATIONS * The thermocouple location for the LS size is
located on the opposite side of the bracket as
shown in the drawing.

Wattage by Pump Size

Pump Size Number of Heaters in Head Number of Heaters in Bracket Total Wattage

LS 2 2 1250
Q 3 2 2200
QS 3 2 2200
TABLE 2 - NUMBER OF HEAT CARTRIDGES IN EACH PUMP MODEL

SECTION TSM 630.2 ISSUE K PAGE 11 OF 12

 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
UNIVERSAL SEAL HEAVY DUTY PUMPS SECTION TSM 630.2
SERIES 124A/AE, 4124A/AE, 124E, 224A, & 4224A CAST IRON
SERIES 126A, 4126A, 226A & 4226A DUCTILE IRON PAGE 12 OF 12
SERIES 123A, 4123A, 223A & 4223A STEEL ISSUE K
SERIES 127A, 4127A, 227A & 4227A STAINLESS STEEL
SIZES LS, Q, QS & M

WARRANTY
Viking pumps, strainers and reducers are warranted to be
free of defects in material and workmanship under normal
conditions of use and service. The warranty period varies by
type of product. A Viking product that fails during its warranty
period under normal conditions of use and service due to a
defect in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced
by Viking. At Viking’s sole option, Viking may refund (in cash
or by credit) the purchase price paid to it for a Viking product
(less a reasonable allowance for the period of use) in lieu of
repair or replacement of such Viking product. Viking’s warranty
is subject to certain restrictions, limitations, exclusions and
exceptions. A complete copy of Viking’s warranty, including
warranty periods and applicable restrictions, limitations,
exclusions and exceptions, is posted on Viking’s website
(www.vikingpump.com/warranty/warranty-info). A complete
copy of the warranty may also be obtained by contacting
Viking through regular mail at Viking Pump, Inc., 406 State
Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, USA.
THIS WARRANTY IS AND SHALL BE VIKING’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL WARRANTIES
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AND REMEDIES AGAINST VIKING. EXCEPT FOR THE
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UNDER THIS WARRANTY, VIKING SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY
PRODUCT CLAIMED TO BE DEFECTIVE IN ANY MANNER.
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SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, LOST OR UNREALIZED SALES, REVENUES,
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