Instruction Manual: Hydraulic Motor Driven Centrifugal Pumps
Instruction Manual: Hydraulic Motor Driven Centrifugal Pumps
Instruction Manual: Hydraulic Motor Driven Centrifugal Pumps
MANUAL
Ace Pump Corporation shall not be held liable for damages caused by abuse or misuse of the
product or parts. No claim for labor in repairing or replacing such products will be allowed nor
will loss of time or inconvenience be considered warranty obligations.
IMPORTANT: Pumps or valves returned for warranty consideration which are tested and found
to perform within specifications are subject to an inspection charge.
2. Gasoline engines are covered by the engine manufacturer’s warranty. Engines submitted for
warranty consideration should be returned to the nearest authorized engine repair station. DO
NOT RETURN ENGINE TO ACE PUMP CORPORATION. If unable to locate nearest engine
repair station, consult Ace for referral.
3. On Ace belt driven centrifugal pumps, belt alignment is not to be considered as covered by
warranty. Misalignment can occur in transit and is easily corrected at point of installation.
4. Repair requests under the above categories will not be considered warranty, and current
repair and transportation charges will apply.
PROCEDURE
To return a pump, valve, or part for warranty consideration, please call Ace Pump and request
a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number (800-843-2293). Please request one RGA
number for each pump or valve. Provide the part number of the item being returned along
with the reason for return. Be specific when describing the nature of the defect. Include this
information in the box along with a customer contact name, phone number, and return address.
Ship pump prepaid freight. Package pump in original packaging or similar to prevent damage
in shipment. Warranty determinations will be made after the product has been received and
inspected.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and Ace Pump Corporation
does not authorize any other person to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection
with the sale of said pumps, valves, or any parts thereof.
WARNING: Pumps returned to Ace must be free of chemical hazard. Chemicals must be
neutralized and thoroughly rinsed. Pumps with indications of active chemical will not be
considered for repair or warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings 1
Plumbing Diagram 2
Motor Features 2
Sprayer Plumbing Suggestions 3
Pump Mounting 3
Hydraulic System Connections 3
Hydraulic Seals 3
Regulating H ydraulic Fl ow To The Sprayer Pump 4
Disassembly Instructi ons 6
Pump Repair Ki ts 6
Assembly Instructions 7
Maintenance 7
Motor Repair Kits & Installation 8
Trouble Shooting 10
Note: Pump performance data, dimensions, and parts listings
are on individual pump specification sheets and are not included
in this manual. The specification sheets may be downloaded
from the Product Literature page at www.AcePumps.com or
call 800-843-2293 to request a copy.
WARNINGS
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pressure may penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard
by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all connections before
applying pressure and inspect hoses regularly for wear or damage. If an accident occurs,
see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within
a few hours or gangrene may result.
Boom Valves
Jet Agitator
Anti-Vortex
Tank Fitting
Agitation
Pressure Gauge Control Valve
Agitation Valve
Flow Meter
Tank Valve
Pressure
Gauge
Line
Strainer
Shut-off
Valve
A
A = 10 x hose diameter
Needle Valve - The valve allows for bypass of excess hydraulic fluid on open center hydraulic
systems. The valve has a threaded needle with a slotted end and lock nut. The needle on 300A
motors is located under a hex cap with no lock nut.
Reverse Flow Check - The check valve prevents damage by not allowing the pump to run backwards.
The valve is an external fitting on the 200N series motors and internal on 300 series models.
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SPRAYER PLUMBING SUGGESTIONS
The primary goal when plumbing a sprayer pump is to route liquid from the pump to the spray
boom with minimum restriction. Minimizing restrictions is necessary for achieving the pump’s
maximum rated capacity. 1) Hoses should be the same size as the pump’s suction and
discharge port. A straight run of 10 times the suction hose diameter is recommended prior to
the pump inlet. 2) Install a pressure gauge and ball valve on the discharge side of the pump
for the purpose of measuring the SHUT-OFF pressure (refer to page 4). 3) A minimum number
of elbows, fittings, and valves should be used to reduce pressure losses. 4) Use spray control
valves and a flowmeter that are the same size as the discharge port to prevent flow restriction.
Following these guidelines is necessary for delivering the highest pressures to the boom.
PUMP MOUNTING
The following are basic guidelines for proper pump mounting: 1) The pump should be mounted below
the tanks to allow gravity to naturally fill the pump with liquid. 2) The volute should be oriented with the
discharge port pointing up or across the top of the pump which allows air to rise out of the pump. 3) A
petcock valve can be installed in the top most pipe plug hole to allow air to be bled off each time the
tanks are filled. 4) Another option would be to install a 1/8” air bleed line from the top most pipe plug
hole to the sprayer tank. This will continually bleed air from the pump housing. 5) If the pump must
be located above the liquid level, a foot valve should be installed to maintain the pump’s prime.
The hydraulic driven centrifugal pumps are straight centrifugals and must be primed prior to operation.
The word “primed” means the pump must be completely full of water and any trapped air vented before
a centrifugal pump can operate. Following the pump mounting guidelines will insure proper priming of
the pump and avoid premature seal failure.
SHUT-OFF PRESSURE
Shut-off pressure is the sprayer system pressure with all flow turned off. This means closing
the boom, agitation, and any by-pass valves. It is the highest pressure a centrifugal pump will
achieve for a given RPM and relates directly to the flow of hydraulic oil. A pressure gauge must
be located between the pump discharge and the shut off valves.
Maximum Shutoff Pressure:
FMC-75-HYD 100 PSI FMC-150FS-HYD 120 PSI
FMC-HYD 100 PSI FMC-150SP-HYD 120 PSI
FMC-150-HYD 120 PSI FMC-200-HYD-210/310 80 PSI
FMC-150F-HYD 120 PSI FMC-200-HYD-304 120 PSI
Setup Instructions:
1. Suggested: Remove adapter and install flow limiter in motor inlet port (marked I).
2. Close motor needle valve: loosen jam nut, screw needle valve clockwise
until seated, and lock jam nut. (factory setting)
3. Shut off sprayer boom and agitation valves.
Flow Limiter
4. Adjust tractor flow control to minimum flow setting (turtle). (Optional)
5. Move hydraulic lever to “Lower/Retract” position to start pump.
6. Adjust tractor flow control until sprayer shut-off pressure is below
maximum shown in SHUT-OFF PRESSURE section above.
Note: If the flow limiter stops oil flow to the motor: 6a) Move hydraulic
lever to “Float” or “Neutral” to remove oil pressure from the flow limiter.
6b) Adjust tractor flow control to a lower flow position.
6c) Repeat steps 5 and 6.
Flow Control
7. Open the sprayer agitation valve to get desired spraying pressure.
FLOW LIMITER
The flow limiter is a hydraulic device designed to shut off the flow of hydraulic oil when a motor’s
rated flow is exceeded. On tractors with LOAD SENSING (LS) Closed Center hydraulic systems,
it prevents failures due to excess flow. These tractors present a great potential to run the motors
beyond their rated speeds. The flows out of the hydraulic valves can exceed 29 GPM while the
motors are rated at 4 to 11 GPM. The flow limiter protects the Ace motor by shutting off when
hydraulic flows exceed the motor’s capacity.
The flow limiter should not be used on OPEN Center or PRESSURE COMPENSATING Closed
Center hydraulic systems. The flow limiter should not be used with a restrictor orifice.
Consult Ace Form # FLOW LIMITER for additional information and specifications.
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PRESSURE COMPENSATING CLOSED CENTER SYSTEM
Regulate oil flow by using a RESTRICTOR ORIFICE. (Do not use flow limiter.)
Setup Instructions:
1. Install restrictor orifice insert inside the adapter/restrictor body
in the motor inlet port (marked I).
2. Close motor needle valve: loosen jam nut, screw needle valve
clockwise until seated, and lock jam nut. (factory setting)
3. Set “Rabbit/Turtle” flow control to “Turtle”.
4. Move hydraulic lever to the “Lower/Retract” position to start
pump.
5. Adjust “Rabbit /Turtle” flow control and sprayer agitation valve Restrictor Orifice
to get desired spraying pressure. Insert
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Service videos are available on our website at www.AcePumps.com
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove four 5/16” socket head cap screws from rear of motor.
2. Remove motor and seal support spacer.
3. Remove rear internal bearing snap ring.
4. Remove four 3/8” X 3/4” hex head cap screws from mounting frame.
5. Remove volute.
6. Remove 3/8” lock nut from shaft. Insert a flat file into impeller vane to hold stationary.
Caution: Excess torque may cause damage to plastic impellers.
7. Press shaft out of impeller using one 5/16” socket head cap screw from step #1.
8. Remove impeller, key, and rotating seal member.
9. Press shaft/bearing assembly out of frame.
10. Remove stationary seal member by prying out with a screwdriver or pressing out from motor
end of pump housing.
11. Remove O-ring from shaft groove.
Note: If you are only replacing the pump seal: 1) press the shaft/bearing assembly into the
frame, 2) reinstall the rear internal bearing snap ring, and 3) skip to Assembly Step #8.
12. Press bearings off of shaft.
13. Remove forward internal bearing snap ring.
Motor
Seal Support Spacer
Pump
Disassembly Steps 1-5
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HYDRAULIC MOTOR REPAIR KITS
Ace hydraulic motor repair kits include all O-rings and seals necessary to rebuild the motor. The motor
model number and date code are stamped on the end plate below the ports. The 200 series kit will fit
all motors including those with “L”, “N”, or “R” designation. The 300 series kit will fit all motors including
those with “L” or “A” designations except 310 motors with G-5 or earlier date codes.
DISASSEMBLY:
Disassembly Step 6
7. Remove and discard old “O” rings and seal cartridge. Check shaft for wear or grooving under
seal and replace if damaged.
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ASSEMBLY:
1. Place drive shaft/bearing assembly in drive plate.
2. Apply a thin film of hydraulic oil to the seal bullet. Insert seal/bullet assembly over shaft
tang. Press seal by hand over the installation bullet until the seal casing touches the
drive plate.
3. Place a 3/4” (200 Series) or 15/16” (300 Series) deep socket over seal and press or tap into
seal cavity until seated.
Assembly Step 3
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WILL NOT PUMP LIQUID
There are several operating conditions which must be met before a hydraulic motor driven centrifugal pump can pump liquid.
If the shaft is not turning, check the first and second step. If the shaft is turning, go to the third step.
First, the impeller, shaft, and gears must turn freely. The hydraulic motor is a low torque motor and will not overcome a bound
up shaft. Corrosion can form between the impeller and the volute or in the seal area. With the tractor off, reach inside the
suction port of the volute with your fingers and see if the impeller can easily be turned by hand.
Second, hydraulic oil must flow across the gears in the motor. Check the needle valve to make sure it is set according the
instructions on pages 4 and 5. If the needle valve is backed out, oil will by-pass the gears and fail to turn the shaft.
Trapped pressure in the hydraulic couplers may also prevent flow across the hydraulic motor. Reverse the hydraulic control lever
to momentarily pressurize the return hose. This action will open the quick coupler valve and relieve the trapped pressure.
Third, the pump must be primed. The pump will not operate unless the volute cavity is completely full of liquid when started.
Remove the top pipe plug on the volute to verify that only liquid comes out. Refer to PUMP MOUNTING section on page
three.
Insufficient shaft speed: The pressure created by a centrifugal pump is a function of the pump shaft speed. The shaft
speed is determined by the flow rate of hydraulic oil going across the gears. A tractor dealership can use a hydraulic flow
meter to verify the GPM of oil flow going to the hydraulic motor. For instructions on how to adjust the shaft speed, refer to
the section on pages 4 and 5 titled: REGULATING HYDRAULIC FLOW TO THE SPRAYER PUMP.
Internal leakage in pump: In centrifugal pumps, there is a close fit where the eye of the impeller fits into the inlet port of the
volute. This close fit seals the low pressure suction liquid from the high pressure liquid inside the pump. If either the impeller
or volute are worn, then the pump will not develop pressure because liquid pressure leaks through this area. If there is
significant play when the eye of the impeller fits into the inlet port of the volute, replace the impeller and/or volute.
SEAL LEAKS
Refer to the sections titled MECHANICAL SHAFT SEALS on page 5 and HYDRAULIC MOTOR SEALS on page 3 for
information on reducing the frequency of seal failures.
Ace Pump Corporation P.O. Box 13187 - 1650 Channel Avenue Memphis, TN 38113
www.AcePumps.com Phone: 901-948-8514 Fax: 901-774-6147
Ace Form # HYD-MAN
Revised 12/11