RS Series Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pumps

Operating Instructions
I-280 ATEX REV.0

Inch Units
RS Series multi-stage
centrifugal pumps
ATEX Safety and Operation Manual
Part Number : __________________________________
Serial Numbers: __________________________________
These operating instructions contain fundamental information and precautionary notes.

Please read the manual thoroughly prior to installation of unit, electrical connection and
commissioning. It is imperative to comply with all other operating instructions referring to
components of individual units.
This manual shall always be kept close to the unit’s location of operation or directly on the
pump set.
EC Declaration of Conformity
MANUFACTURER: CARVER PUMP COMPANY

2415 PARK AVE.
MUSCATINE, IOWA, USA 52761
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: RS-6, RS-9 Multi-stage Pump
PART NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE MANUFACTURED:
APPLICABLE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES:
Machinery: 98/37/EC
ATEX: 94/9/EC
APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS:
Machinery: EN 12100-1, EN 12100-2

ATEX: EN 1127-1, EN 13463-1, EN 13463-5
NOTIFIED BODY
Det Norske Veritas, ATEX NB 0575 retains a copy of the Technical File
ATEX product marking: II 2 G c T2
The product described in this Declaration of Conformity complies with the Applicable European Directives
and relevant sections of the Applicable International Standards. The signature on this document
authorizes the distinctive European mark to be applied to the equipment described. A Technical
Construction File is available for inspection by designated bodies
Authorized Signature: Date:
Important safety information is contained in the installation, operation and service manuals; read
and understand this information prior to installing or using this equipment
This Document applies only to the equipment described above and is invalid if not reproduced in its entirety
SERVICE RECORD PAGE
Service No. ________________ Size and Type ______________ Make ________________________
Cust. Order No. ________________________ Date Installed __________________________________
Installation Date Location Application
PUMP RATING
Capacity (GPM) __________________________ Total Head (ft) _______________________________
Suction Pressure _________________________ Speed (RPM) ________________________________
Liquid __________________________________ Temperature ________________________________
Specific Gravity __________________________ Viscosity ____________________________________
Impeller Diameter (inches) ______________________________________________________________
PUMP MATERIALS
Casings ___________________ Impeller ___________________ Diffuser _______________________
Shaft ____________________________________ Wear Ring ________________________________
O-rings _______________________________ Bearing Frame _______________________________
Mechanical Seal, Suction End (Low Pressure) ______________________________________________
Mechanical Seal, discharge End (High Pressure) ____________________________________________
DRIVER DATA
Motor _________________ Make ________________________ Serial No. ______________________
Type __________________ Frame _______________________ AC or DC ______________________
HP ____________________ RPM ________________________ Volts _________________________
Phase _________________ Cycles _______________________

NOTES ON INSPECTION AND REPAIRS
INSPECTION DATE REPAIR TIME REPAIRS COST REMARKS

RS Series – Multi-Stage, Ring Section Pumps February 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location/Description Page
I. General Information .............................................................................................................. 1
1. Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1
2. Safety.............................................................................................................................. 2
3. Transport and Interim Storage........................................................................................ 5
4. Equipment Description ................................................................................................... 5
5. Effects of Fluids .............................................................................................................. 6
6. Noise............................................................................................................................... 6
7. Mechanical Seal ............................................................................................................. 6
8. Bearing Lubrication and Cooling .................................................................................... 6
9. Technical Data................................................................................................................ 10
10. Unpackaging................................................................................................................... 11
II. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12
1. Foundation and Mounting............................................................................................... 12
2. Grouting .......................................................................................................................... 12
3. Handling.......................................................................................................................... 14
4. Coupling.......................................................................................................................... 14
5. Piping.............................................................................................................................. 15
6. Auxiliary Connections ..................................................................................................... 15
III. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 16
1. Method of Operation....................................................................................................... 16
2. Pre-Start Cautions .......................................................................................................... 16
3. Start-Up .......................................................................................................................... 16
4. Turbine Applications ....................................................................................................... 16
5. Minimum/Maximum Flow Calculation for Fluids other than water.................................. 17
IV. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 18

V. Maintenance and Repair ....................................................................................................... 21
1. Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................................................. 21
2. Bearings.......................................................................................................................... 21
3. Torque Values ................................................................................................................ 22
4. Disassembly and Assembly Preparations ...................................................................... 23
5. Parts Cleaning and Inspection........................................................................................ 24
6. Axial Impeller Alignment ................................................................................................. 24
7. Wear Ring Replacement ................................................................................................ 26
8. Oil Lubrication and Water Cooling Service..................................................................... 27
9. Cartridge Seal Replacement .......................................................................................... 28
10. Pump Disassembly and Assembly RS A – RS E (with standard sleeve bearing).......... 31
11. Pump Disassembly and Assembly RSA - RS E (with optional mechanical seals)......... 36
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1. Grease Recommendations ................................................................................................... 7
2. Oil Recommendations........................................................................................................... 7
3. Bearing Cooling Flow Rates ................................................................................................. 7
4. Shaft Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 10
5. Sleeve Bearing Dimensions.................................................................................................. 10
6. Standard Mechanical Seal Settings ...................................................................................... 10
7. Optional Mechanical Seal Settings (Non-Cartridge) ............................................................. 10
8. Minimum Flow Rates............................................................................................................. 17
9. Pumping Unit Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 18
10. Recommended Torque Values ............................................................................................. 22
11. Recommended Tools ............................................................................................................ 23
12. Axial Impeller Alignment Control Dimensions ....................................................................... 25
13. Maximum Wear Ring Clearances ......................................................................................... 26
14. New Wear Ring Clearance Limits ......................................................................................... 26
15. Recommended Spare Parts.................................................................................................. 42
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1. Water Cooling ....................................................................................................................... 8
2. Stuffing Box........................................................................................................................... 9
3. Grouting and Foundation Bolting .......................................................................................... 13
4. Unit Leveling ......................................................................................................................... 13
5. Coupling Alignment ............................................................................................................... 14
6. Adjusting Alignment .............................................................................................................. 14
7. Fluid Line Schematic............................................................................................................. 15
8. Axial Impeller Alignment........................................................................................................ 25
9. Cooling Options RS-A thru RS-E .......................................................................................... 29
10. Sectional Assembly, RS-A thru RS-E (with standard sleeve bearing).................................. 34
11. Sectional Assembly, RS-A thru RS-E (with optional mechanical seals)............................... 40
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I. General Information
1. PREFACE qualified to carry out the work involved. If the
personnel in question do not already possess the
Carver Pump Company products are carefully necessary knowledge and skill, appropriate training
engineered and manufactured and, if properly and instruction must be provided. If required the
installed, maintained, and operated, should provide operator may commission the manufacturer/supplier
maintenance-free operation and a long service life. to provide applicable training.
Follow instructions in this manual carefully. Factory

These instructions must always be kept warranty applies only when pump operates under
close to the product's operating location or conditions as specified on order acknowledgment,
directly with the product. and if pump is properly installed and maintained as
recommended herein. A copy of this manual should
These instructions are intended to facilitate be available to operating personnel. Additional copies
familiarization with the product and its permitted use of this manual are available upon request from Carver
to help satisfy ATEX safety requirements. These Pump Company and your local distributor. For
instructions may not have taken into account local comments and/or questions about information
regulations; ensure such regulations are observed by provided, please contact Carver Pump Company or
all, including those installing the product. Always your local distributor.
coordinate repair activity with operations personnel,
and follow all plant safety requirements and 1.4 Pump Identification
applicable safety and health laws/regulations.
The type of pump, pump size, operating data,
and serial number are all stamped on the
These instructions should be read nameplate attached to the pump. Pump
prior to installing, operating, using and specifications should be recorded upon receipt
maintaining the equipment in any region of the pumping unit. Record all necessary
worldwide and in conjunction with the main user information on the pump service record page
instructions provided. The equipment must not and inspection and repair record provided at the
be put into service until all the conditions relating front of this manual. When ordering spare parts,
to safety instructions have been met. check to make sure that the serial number and
model number of the pump are correct. This
1.1 ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
information must be included in all
It is a legal requirement that machinery and correspondence regarding the unit. This will
equipment put into service within certain regions of ensure that the correct pump and/or parts are
the world shall conform with the applicable CE ordered in a timely manner.
Marking Directives for Equipment for Potentially
Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX). 1.5. Parts Inventory Guide
Where applicable the Directive covers important To avoid unnecessary delays for maintenance, spare
safety aspects relating to the equipment, its use and parts should be readily available for normal service.
the satisfactory provision of technical documents. Most conditions will be covered if this manual is
Where applicable this document incorporates followed. For every one to three pumps, stock one
information relevant to these Directives. To establish spare set consisting of items listed in Table 15,
if the product itself is CE marked for a Potentially Recommended Spare Parts. Part numbers
Explosive Atmosphere check the nameplate and the correspond to Figures 9 and 10.
Certification provided.
1.5 Parts Ordering
1.2 Disclaimer
When ordering replacement parts, please specify:
Information in these User Instructions is believed • Serial number of pump (located on nameplate)
to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of Carver • Part name (located on parts list)
Pump Company to provide sound and all • Quantity of parts needed
necessary information the content of this manual
may appear insufficient and is not guaranteed by Carver Pump Company may ship an interchangeable
Carver Pump Company as to its completeness or part that is not identical in appearance or symbol. This
accuracy. is done only if the part has been improved. Examine
parts carefully upon delivery before questioning
1.3 Personnel qualification and training factory or company representative. Never return parts
to the factory without authorization from Carver Pump
All personnel involved in the operation, installation, Company.
inspection and maintenance of the unit must be
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If an impeller is ordered, specify diameter across requirement still applies even if the VFD is in a
blade tips. Be sure diameter was NOT trimmed further safe area.
than diameter shown on Carver Pump Company
records. 2.4 Safety Awareness
If a driver or driver parts are ordered, specify name of It is imperative to comply with the safety instructions
manufacturer and all other data found on the driver contained in this manual, the relevant national and
nameplate. international explosion protection regulations, health
and safety regulations and the operator’s own internal
2. SAFETY work, operation and safety regulations.
2.1 Summary of safety marking

Ex symbol relates to additional requirements
These instructions contain the following specific which must be adhered to when the pump is operated
ATEX safety marking where non-observance of the in potentially explosive atmospheres.
instruction will cause a hazard.
2.5 Safety Instructions for the Operator / User
This symbol indicates explosive atmosphere - Any hot or cold components that could pose a
marking according to ATEX. It is used in safety hazard must be equipped with a guard by the
instructions where non-compliance in the hazardous operator.
area would cause the risk of an explosion. - Guards which are fitted to prevent accidental
contact with moving parts (e.g. coupling) must
2.2 Products used in potentially not be removed whilst the unit is operating.
explosive atmospheres - Leakages (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous
fluids (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot) must be
contained so as to avoid any danger to persons
Measures are required to: or the environment. Pertinent legal provisions
• Avoid excess temperature must be adhered to.
• Prevent build up of explosive mixtures - Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (In this
• Prevent the generation of sparks respect refer to the relevant safety regulations
• Prevent leakages applicable to different countries and/or the local
• Maintain the pump to avoid hazard energy supply companies.)
The following instructions for pumps and pump units

when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres If the pumps/units are located in potentially
must be followed to help ensure explosion protection. explosive atmospheres, it is imperative to make sure
Both electrical and non-electrical equipment must that unauthorized modes of operation are prevented.
meet the requirements of European Directive Non-compliance may result in the specified
94/9/EC. temperature limits being exceeded.
2.3 Scope of compliance 2.6 Safety Instructions for Maintenance,

Inspection and Installation Work
Use equipment only in the zone for which it is The operator is responsible for ensuring that all
appropriate. Always check that the driver, drive maintenance, inspection and installation work be
coupling assembly, seal and pump equipment are performed by authorized, qualified specialist
suitably rated and/or certified for the classification of personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the
the specific atmosphere in which they are to be manual.
installed.
Where Carver Pump has supplied only the bare shaft To ensure dafe operation the roller
pump, the Ex rating applies only to the pump. The bearings must be replaced at 20000 hours of
party responsible for assembling the pump set shall
service or when ever the mechanical seal is
select the coupling, driver, seal and any additional
equipment, with the necessary CE Certificate/
inspected or serviced.
Declaration of Conformity establishing it is suitable for
the area in which it is to be installed. The pump must have cooled down to ambient
temperature, pump pressure must have been
The output from a variable frequency drive (VFD) can released and the pump must have been drained.
cause additional heating affects in the motor and so,
for pump sets with a VFD, the ATEX Certification for Work on the machine / unit must be carried out only
the motor must state that it covers the situation where during standstill. The shutdown procedure described
electrical supply is from the VFD. This is particular in the manual for taking the unit out of service must
be adhered to without fail.
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Pumps or pump units handling fluids injurious to

health must be decontaminated.
Immediately following completion of the work, all

safety-relevant and protective devices must be re- An example of ATEX equipment marking is shown
installed and / or re-activated. Please observe all below. The actual classification of the pump will be
instructions set out in the chapters on engraved on the nameplate.
Installation/Operation before returning the unit to
service.
II 2 GD c IIC 135 ºC (T4)
2.7 Unauthorized Modification and Manufacture of
Spare Parts Equipment Group
I = Mining
Modifications or alterations of the equipment supplied II = Non-mining
are only permitted after consultation with the
manufacturer and to the extent permitted by the Category
manufacturer . Original spare parts and accessories 2 or M2 = high level protection
authorized by the manufacturer ensure safety. The 3 = normal level of protection
use of other parts can invalidate any liability of the
manufacturer for consequential damage. Gas and/or dust
G = Gas
2.8 Unauthorized Modes of Operation D = Dust
The warranty relating to the operating reliability and c = Constructional safety

safety of the unit supplied is only valid if the (in accordance with EN13463-5)
equipment is used in accordance with its designated
use as described in the following sections. The limits Gas Group (Equipment Category 2 only)
stated in the data sheet must not be exceeded under IIA – Propane (typical)
any circumstances. IIB – Ethylene (typical)
IIC – Hydrogen (typical)
2.9 Explosion Protection
If the pumps/units are installed in potentially explosive Maximum surface temperature (Temperature Class)
atmospheres, the measures and instructions given in (see section 2.9.5)
the following sections 2.9.1 to 2.9.6 must be adhered
to without fail, to ensure explosion protection. 2.9.3 Checking the Direction of Rotation
2.9.1 Unit Fill

If the explosion hazard also exists during the
installation phase, the direction of rotation must never
It is assumed that the system of suction and be checked by starting up the unfilled pump unit, even
discharge lines and thus the wetted pump internals for a short period, to prevent temperature increases
are completely filled with the fluid to be handled at all resulting from contact between rotating and stationary
times during pump operation, so that an explosive components.
atmosphere is prevented.
2.9.4 Pump Operating Mode
If the operator cannot warrant this condition, Make sure that the pump is always started up with the
appropriate monitoring devices must be used. suction-side shut-off valve fully open and the
discharge-side shut-off valve slightly open. However,
the pump can also be started up against a closed
In addition, it is imperative to make sure that swing check valve. The discharge-side shut-off valve
the seal chambers, auxiliary systems of the shaft seal shall be adjusted to comply with the duty point
and the heating and cooling systems are properly immediately following the run-up process (see 6.1.7 ).
filled.
Pump operation with the shut-off valves in the
2.9.2 Marking suction and/or discharge pipes closed is not
permitted.
The marking on the pump only refers to the

pump part, i.e. the coupling and motor must be In this condition, there is a risk of the pump
regarded separately. The coupling must have an EC casing taking on high surface temperatures after a
manufacturer’s declaration. The driver must be very short time, due to a rapid temperature rise in the
regarded separately. pumped fluid inside the pump. Additionally, the
resulting rapid pressure build-up inside the pump may
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cause excessive stresses on the pump materials or The permissible operating temperature of the pump in
even bursting. question is indicated on the data sheet. If the pump is
to be operated at a higher temperature, the data
The minimum flows indicated in Table 8 of Section III sheet is missing or if the pump is part of a pool of
refer to water and water-like liquids. Longer operating pumps, the maximum permissible operating
periods with these liquids and at the flow rates temperature must be enquired from the pump
indicated will not cause an additional increase in the manufacturer.
temperatures on the pump surface. However, if the
physical properties of the fluids handled are different Based on an ambient temperature of 40°C and proper
from water, it is essential to check if an additional heat maintenance and operation, compliance with
build-up may occur and if the minimum flow rate must temperature class T4 is warranted in the area of the
therefore be increased. rolling element bearings. A special design is required
for compliance with temperature class T6 in the
To check, proceed as described in Section III E. bearing area. In such cases, and if ambient
In addition, the instructions given in section III of this temperature exceeds 40°C, contact the manufacturer.
operating manual must be observed.
Pump operating temperature for bearings

Mechanical seals may exceed the specified should NOT exceed 225 degrees Fahrenheit (F).
temperature limits if run dry. Dry running may not
only result from an inadequately filled seal Pumps of high temperature construction are provided
chamber, but also from excessive gas content in with cooled bearings for a unit operating temperature
the fluid handled. range between 225 and 300 degrees F. Cooling water
Pump operation outside its specified operating flows through cavities of the bearing frame and keeps
range may also result in dry running. temperature of the bearings within acceptable limits.
Refer to Table 3 for cooling flow rates of water
2.9.5 Temperature Limits temperature of 60 degrees F for bearings. Refer to
Figure 1 illustrating the water cooling (30 PSIG MAX.)
In normal pump operation, the highest system.
temperatures are to be expected on the surface of the
pump casing, at the shaft seal and in the bearing 2.9.6 Maintenance
areas. The surface temperature at the pump casing
corresponds to the temperature of the fluid handled.
If the pump is heated, it must be ensured that the Only a pump unit which is properly serviced
temperature classes stipulated for the plant are and maintained in perfect technical condition will give
observed. safe and reliable operation.
In the bearing bracket area, the unit surfaces must be
freely exposed to the atmosphere. This also applies to the reliable function of the rolling
element bearings whose actual lifetime largely
depends on the operating mode and operating
In any case, responsibility for compliance conditions. Regular checks of the lubricant and the
with the specified fluid temperature (operating running noises will prevent the risk of excessive
temperature) lies with the plant operator. The temperatures as a result of bearings running hot or
maximum permissible fluid temperature depends defective bearing seals.
on the temperature class to be complied with.
The correct function of the shaft seal must be
The table below lists the temperature classes to EN checked regularly.
13463-1 and the resulting theoretical temperature Any auxiliary systems installed must be monitored, if
limits of the fluid handled. In stipulating these necessary, to make sure they function correctly.
temperatures, any temperature rise in the shaft seal
area has already been taken into account. 2.9.7 General Safety Instructions
Temperature class Temperature limit of 1. Various federal, state, and local laws affect
to EN 13463-1: fluid handled installation, use, and operation of pumping
T5 85 °C equipment. Compliance with such laws
T4 120 °C relating to proper installation and safe
operation of pumping equipment is the
T3 185 °C responsibility of the equipment owner.
T2 280 °C 2. Prior to working on pump or driver, ensure all
switches and circuit breakers have been
locked in the open (off) position and tagged,
“Out of Service.”
Safety note: 3. All circuits NOT known to be dead must be
considered live at all times.
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4. Do NOT wear loose or torn clothing around
rotating machines.
5. While working near electricity, do NOT use
metal rules, flashlights, metallic pencils, or Fig. 3.1-1 Transport of the pump
any other objects having exposed
conducting material.
6. Make sure you are NOT grounded while
adjusting electrical equipment or using
measuring equipment.
7. In general, use only one hand when
servicing live electrical equipment.
8. Make sure to de-energize all electrical
equipment before connecting or
disconnecting meters or test leads.
9. For connecting a meter to terminals for
measurement, use a range higher than the Fig. 3.1-2 Transport of the complete unit
expected voltage.
10. Check to make sure that the frameof the 3.2 Interim Storage (Indoors) / Preservation
driver and starter panel are securely When the unit is temporarily put into storage, only the
grounded before operating pumping unit or wetted low alloy must be preserved. Commercially
performing any tests or measurements. available preservatives can be used for this purpose.
11. If a test meter must be held or adjusted while Please observe the manufacturer’s instructions for
voltage is applied, ground case of meter application / removal.
before starting measurement. Do NOT touch
live equipment while holding the meter. The unit / pump should be stored in a dry room where
Some moving vane-type meters should not the
be grounded nor held during measurements. atmospheric humidity is as constant as possible.
12. Do NOT use test equipment known to be If stored outdoors, the unit and crates must be
damaged or in poor condition. covered by
waterproof material to avoid any contact with
The following specific safety precautions humidity.
apply to the pumping unit: Protect all stored goods against humidity, dirt,
vermin and unauthorized access!
1. Hydro suction case separately on RS-9 All openings of the assembled unit components are
units. closed and
2. Isolate pump for system hydro. must only be opened when required during
3. Do NOT exceed maximum suction pressure installation.
of 415 PSIG on suction case. All blank parts and surfaces of the pump are oiled or
4. Do NOT exceed maximum rated greased
discharge pressure on discharge case. (silicone-free oil and grease) to protect them against
corrosion.
3 Transport and Interim Storage
4. Equipment Description
3.1 Transport
Transport of the unit requires proper preparation and RS high-pressure pumps are multi-stage, centrifugal
handling. Always make sure that the pump or the pumps with radially split casings. The pump consists
unit remains in horizontal position during transport of a suction case, a discharge case, plus a number of
and cannot slip out of the transport suspension intermediate (stage) casings, all secured with tie
arrangement. Do not use lifting slings on the free bolts. Diffusers are inserted in individual stage
shaft end of the pump or on the motor eyebolt. casings. O-rings seal the individual stage casings.
Suction casing, stage casings and diffusers are
provided with wear rings. Diffusers are provided with
bushings. Due to prolonged operation, wear rings
If the pump / unit slips out of the suspension and bushings may become worn and/or damaged.
arrangement, it may cause personal injury and Replace all worn and/or damaged parts with new. The
damage to property. bearing frame is attached to the suction case and
discharge case by bolts.
The pump shaft is protected against wear by

interstage sleeves, spacer sleeves, and shaft sleeves.
Impellers are secured on the pump shaft by keys and
located by sleeves and shims. All impellers face the
same direction on the shaft.
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RS high-pressure pumps incorporate special design Neither capacity nor total head will be affected by a
refinements, which help to absorb the appreciable change in the specific gravity of the fluid pumped.
axial thrust generated by their high head operation. However, since the discharge pressure in pounds per
Residual axial thrust is absorbed by the thrust square inch (psi) and the brake horsepower required
bearings. to drive the pump are functions of the specific gravity
of the fluid, both will be affected in direct proportion to
5. Effects of Fluids any change in specific gravity. Therefore, an increase
in specific gravity will raise the discharge pressure
and may overload the driver, or exceed the pump
Solids in Fluid Pumped. case allowable pressure.
Solids in the fluid pumped may cause internal damage
to pump casing and damage to the seal faces with 6. Noise
resulting Hazardous conditions. Care is to be taken to
ensure that the process fluid is clear of solids and The RS pump is incorporated into a high energy
debris. machine. Noise levels may exceed 85dBa at 1
meter during operation. Ear protection must be
Effects of Viscosity worn whenever working in high noise locations.
The pump is designed to deliver rated capacity at
rated head for a fluid with a particular viscosity. If the
pump is handling heavy viscous fluid, the fluid may
7. Mechanical Seal
have to be heated prior to starting the pump in order
to travel through the pump easier. If contemplating
Component or cartridge seals may be used.
operating the pump at a high viscosity, check with
Complete cartridge seal instructions should be
Carver Pump Company.
obtained from the manufacture.
Effects of Specific Gravity
8. Bearing Lubrication and Cooling
The capacity and total head in feet of fluid developed
Refer to Figure 9, Cooling Options, for bearing
by a centrifugal pump are fixed for every point on the
lubrication and cooling options.
curve and are always the same for the same speed.
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compatible with lithium or soda soap base greases.
8.1. Grease Recommendations Therefore, the type of grease added should NOT
vary. Refer to Table 1 for specific recommended
Standard pump bearings are grease lubricated. Refer grease types.
to Section V; paragraph 2, for grease-lubricated
bearings. 8.2 Oil Lube Recommendations
Non-soap, polyurea thickened grease with a drop Pumps with oil lubrication are shipped with no oil in
point of 450 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended for the bearing frame. Adequate lubrication with ISO
bearing grease. This grease is selected due to its Grade 68 oil is essential at all times. Refer to Table 1,
suitability to extreme pressures and its high Oil Recommendations, for specific oil types. Refer to
temperature stability. Never mix greases with differing Section V; paragraph 2 for oil-lubricated bearings.
properties. Polyurea base greases are NOT
Table 1. Grease Recommendations
Manufacturer Number
Amoco 2EP
Aero Shell 22
Mobil 28
Table 2. Oil Recommendations
Manufacturer ISO Grade 68
Royal Purple Synfilm 68

Texaco Regal R&O 68
Phillips Magnus 68
Exxon Teresstic 68
Mobil DTE 16 M
Table 3. Bearing Cooling Flow Rates (30 PSIG MAX.)
Temperature Range Flow Rate
-20 degrees to 180 degrees F Grease Lube – Air

-20 degrees to 225 degrees F Oil Lube – Air
225 degrees to 285 degrees F Oil Lube - Water-1 Gallons Per Minute (GPM)
285 degrees to 300 degrees F Oil Lube - Water-2 GPM
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OPTIONAL DESIGN
STANDARD DESIGN
OIL
DRAIN
IN/OUT IN/OUT
¼ NPT ¼ NPT
END VIEW SIDE VIEW
Figure 1. Water Cooling
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Figure 2. Stuffing Box
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9. Technical Data
Specifications and operating limits should be necessary information upon receipt of the
recorded on the Service Record Page located in pumping unit.
the front matter of this manual. Record the
Table 4. Shaft Dimensions
Pump Model At Impeller At Coupling
RS A 1.437 inches 1.250 inches

RS B 1.437 inches 1.250 inches
RS C 1.437 inches 1.250 inches
RS D 1.574 inches 1.500 inches
RS E 1.771 inches 1.625 inches
Table 5. Sleeve Bearing Dimensions
Pump Model Sleeve Bearing Sleeve
New Replace New Replace

RS A 1.755/1.756 inches >1.758 inches 1.751/1.749 inches >1.746 inches
RS B 1.755/1.756 inches >1.758 inches 1.751/1.749 inches >1.746 inches
RS C 1.755/1.756 inches >1.758 inches 1.751/1.749 inches >1.746 inches
RS D 1.969/1.970 inches >1.972 inches 1.965/1.963 inches >1.961 inches
RS E 2.380/2.381 inches >2.383 inches 2.375/2.373 inches >2.371 inches
Table 6. Standard Design Pump Mechanical Seal Settings (from end of sleeve to face of collar)
Pump Model Suction End
RS A 3.100 inches
RS B 3.100 inches
RS C 3.100 inches
RS D 3.590 inches
RS E 4.500 inches
Table 7. Optional Design Pump Mechanical Seal Settings (from face of box to face of collar)
Pump Model Discharge End (Seal Type 8B1) Suction End (Seal Type 1 or 21)
(for reference only)
RS A 1.375 inches 1.000 inch
RS B 1.375 inches 1.000 inch
RS C 1.375 inches 1.000 inch
RS D 1.750 inches 1.312 inch
RS E 1.812 inches 1.594 inch
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10. Unpackaging • The plant (or department) is shut down for

periods of longer than 30 days.
After receiving the pumping unit, inspect for
missing hardware, flange covers or possible caution
damage. In general, check to make sure the A pump which is made of ductile iron
shipment complies with the purchase order. that sits in extreme heat, high humidity,
Inspect any parts containers that may be or full or partially full water over 30 days
shipped with unit (i.e. coupling, seals, etc.). will rust and will most likely seize. If the
Immediately report any damage or shortage to pump rusts and/or seizes, a complete
the carrier’s agent or factory. Claims that are overhaul and repair may be necessary
made at a later time cannot be accepted. to refurbish the pump.
10.1 Packaging Storage requirements vary depending

on the length of storage, the climatic
If the pumping unit is sent back to Carver Pump environment, and the equipment. For
Company for repair, drain the unit, and re-seal storage periods of three months or
all flanges and connections that were covered or longer, contact a representative from
plugged. Ship the pump(s) in an assembled Carver Pump Company for specific
condition to prevent damage to sealing faces of instructions. Improper storage will
individual components. A Material Safety Data damage the equipment and will require
Sheet (MSDS) is required on all returned non-warranty restoration and/or non-
pumps. Copies of MSDS records should be kept warranty product failures. Refer to
and maintained by the customer. The customer Section V, Maintenance and Repair, for
is responsible for cleaning and flushing the pump disassembly and assembly
pump before it is returned to the factory. Make procedures. When disassembling the
sure to specify the fluid used in the service. pump, replace and repair rusted parts,
as necessary.
10.2. Inspection upon Arrival
10.4. Pump Protection during
NOTE Prolonged Shutdown
The pump and equipment, as shipped NOTE
from Carver Pump Company, have
adequate protection for short-term If the customer anticipates that the
storage. If the equipment is NOT pump/equipment will be subject to an
immediately installed and operated, extended period of storage after
store the equipment in a covered, clean, installation, (for example, a unit used for
dry, well-ventilated location, free from seasonal operation), contact a
vibrations, moisture, and rapid or wide representative from Carver Pump
variations in temperature. Company. If this is the case, Carver will
provide specific instructions and special
10.3. Storage of Pump protection for the equipment during the
extended period of storage. In general, if
If the equipment is NOT immediately installed a pump is to be shut down for an
and operated, Carver Pump Company extended period, the following steps are
recommends rotating each shaft several recommended:
revolutions at least once every two weeks to
prevent flat spots on ball bearings. 1. Shut down the pumping unit in
accordance with the Operating
Consider a unit to be in storage when any of the Procedures outlined in this manual.
following situations occur: 2. Shut off system suction and
• The pump has been delivered to the job site discharge valves.
and is waiting to be installed. 3. Drain the unit.
4. Fill unit with mineral oil or suitable
• The pump has been installed but operation
non-corrosive protectant that is
is delayed pending completion of
compatible with the system.
construction.
5. Provide pump and motor with a
• There are long (30 days or more) periods
protective cover.
between operating cycles.
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II. Installation
1. Foundation and Mounting enough to provide uniform support of the base

plate. Adjust the metal supports or wedges until
the pump and driver shafts are level. Check
coupling faces, as well as, suction and
discharge flanges of the pump for horizontal or
vertical positioning by means of a level. Make
A hoist or suitable lifting device should corrections, as necessary, by adjusting the
be used to lift the pumping unit. Do NOT supports or wedges under the base plate.
lift the complete unit by the driver, the
pump shafts or the driver lifting eyes. 2. Grouting
See Section I.3
After the pumping unit has been leveled and the
Hydraulic Institute (HI) recommends a alignment is correct, grout the unit to the
foundation capable of absorbing vibration at foundation using a high-grade, non-shrinking
least five times the weight of the pumping unit grout. Proceed grouting using the following
and to form a permanent, rigid support for the procedure:
base plate. Consequently, maintaining the 1. Lightly tighten foundation bolts evenly
alignment is important for a flexible coupled unit. but not fully. Refer to Figure 3, Grouting
Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrating and Foundation Bolting.
alignment. A concrete foundation on a solid 2. Build a wooden dam around the base
base is recommended. Use foundation bolts of plate to retain the grout.
the proper size embedded into the concrete. A 3. Pour grout through grouting holes
pipe sleeve larger in diameter than the bolt provided in base plate. This should be
should be used. This allows movement for final done until the entire space under base
positioning of the bolts. Refer to Figure 3, plate is filled. While filling the holes,
Grouting and Foundation Bolting. make sure there are no voids or air
pockets.
As soon as the pump and driver, mounted on a 4. Insert a stiff wire through the grouting
base plate, is placed on the foundation, remove holes to work the grout and release any
the coupling guard and disconnect coupling voids or air pockets.
halves. Reconnect the coupling after alignment 5. After grout has hardened (usually 48
operations have been completed. The base hours), remove the dam and shims or
plate should be supported on either rectangular wedges under the base plate, if desired.
metal blocks with shims or on metal wedges Fill remaining holes by the shims with
having a small taper. The support pieces should grout.
be placed close to the foundation bolts. Refer to 6. Tighten foundation bolts loosely. Allow
Figure 4, Unit Leveling. Place supports directly the grout to fully cure before firmly
under the part of the base plate, which carries tightening the foundation bolts.
the greatest weight. Space the supports closely
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1/4“
BASEPLATE
FINISHED GROUTING
GROUT
3/4“ TO 1-1/2” ALLOWANCE
FOR GROUTING LEVELING WEDGES OR SHIMS - LEFT IN PLACE
TOP OF FOUNDATION LEFT

DAM ROUGH - CLEAN AND WET
DOWN
PIPE SLEEVE
WASHER
LUG
Figure 3. Grouting and Foundation Bolting
Figure 4. Unit Leveling
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3. Handling Proceed as follows with parallel alignment:
NOTE
The corrections, which are made to the
A hoist or suitable lifting device should alignment in one direction, may affect
be used to lift pumping unit. Do NOT lift the alignment in the other direction.
the complete unit by the driver, the Angular and parallel misalignment are
pump shafts or the driver lifting eyes. corrected by means of shims. The shims
See section I-3 are placed under the driver mounting
feet to align the coupling. Refer to
The complete pumping unit must be handled Figure 6, Adjusting Alignment.
with care. Do NOT pass the lifting slings through
the lifting eyes on driver. 1. Check the parallel misalignment by
fastening the dial indicator to the pump
4. Coupling half of the coupling.
The coupling should NOT be reconnected until 2. Set the dial on the indicator to zero
the alignment has been completed. Align and rotate both hubs 360 degrees. With
coupling using a dial indicator to attain more the dial indicator needle against the face
accurate coupling alignment. Refer to Figure 5, of the other hub, take indicator readings
Coupling Alignment. at four points, 90 degrees apart.
Parallel
Angular
Figure 5. Coupling Alignment
shims
Figure 6. Adjusting Alignment
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3. Shim all mounting feet on the driver until all caution
four readings are identical (0.005) maximum Extreme care should be taken when
Total Indicator Runout (TIR). connecting new piping to make sure that
no foreign matter such as dirt, slag,
Proceed as follows with angular alignment: chips, tools, etc., are in the piping.
1. Check the angular misalignment by Otherwise, the debris will be drawn into
fastening dial indicator to one coupling the pump and will cause excessive
hub. damage. During initial installation and
2. Set the dial on the indicator to zero and testing, a strainer should be installed in
rotate both hubs 360 degrees. With the suction piping to keep debris from
dial indicator needle in contact with the entering pump.
surface of the outside diameter of the
opposite coupling hub, take indicator Suction lift lines should be laid with a
readings at four points, 90 degrees rising slope toward the pump and
apart. positive suction-head lines should be
3. Adjust driver until all four readings are laid with a downward slope. This is done
identical (0.008 maximum TIR). to avoid air pocket formation. Suction
4. Reconnect coupling halves. piping must be at least the same size as
5. Reinstall coupling guard. pump suction nozzle. Compensation for
heat elongation must be provided where
5. Piping required.
The pump is shipped with flange covers to If necessary, the coupling should be realigned
protect flange faces and to prevent foreign after installing piping. Realign, if necessary, by
matter from entering pump. Flange covers adjusting the driver end. Refer to Figure 6.
should remain intact until suction and discharge
piping are connected to pump flanges. 6. Auxiliary Connections
All piping should be supported so that no undue Connect auxiliary connections. For an illustration
piping strain or weight is placed upon the pump. of bearing cooling, refer to Figure 1, Water
Do NOT force piping. Never use pump as an Cooling. Figure 7, Fluid Line Schematic,
anchorage point for the piping. illustrates the heat exchanger and cooling water
for the seal.
T1
WHEN
SPECIFIED
RECIRCULATION FROM PUMP RECIRCULATION FROM PUMP

CASE TO SEAL CASE THROUGH HEAT
EXCHANGER TO SEAL
PLAN 11 PLAN 21
Figure 7. Fluid Line Schematic
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III. Operation
1. Method of Operation checked before operating the pumping

unit.
Pumped fluid enters suction case and passes 7. If necessary, turn on cooling lines to
into first stage impeller, which propels fluid into check for sufficient flow. Refer to Table
first stage diffuser. The fluid then flows into the 8 for minimum cooling flow rates.
next impeller. This process is repeated from one
stage to the next. Through each stage, fluid
pressure increases (this is termed “stage head”). 3. Start-Up
After leaving final stage diffuser, fluid enters
discharge case and passes into discharge Before starting the pumping unit, refer to the
piping. safety precautions in Section I. Refer to Table 8
for minimum flow rates.
2. Pre-Start Cautions
Before starting the pumping unit, make the
following checks:
Do NOT operate pumping unit against a
closed discharge system. If pump has
any chance of operation against a
closed system, a bypass system
Before activating the pumping unit, allowing a minimum design flow should
check to make sure there are no be installed. This bypass will be
personnel working on the unit. Serious satisfactory for short periods of
injury or death to personnel could result operation. For extended periods of
if unit is activated while being worked operation the bypass should be sized for
on. the minimum continuous flow required
by the pump. Refer to Table 8,
1. Rotate both shafts by hand to assure all Minimum and Minimum Continuous
moving parts are free. Flow Rates.
2. Check motor for correct rotation before
connecting the coupling. Proceed as follows to start the pumping
3. If necessary, recheck coupling unit:
alignment. 1. Completely open system valve in
4. Install closed guards around all exposed suction line to pump and fill with fluid.
rotating parts. 2. Open system valve in discharge line to
5. Check to make sure that fluid in the pump to allow a minimum design flow.
pump is clean, clear, and free of debris. 3. Open valves to pressure gauges in the
Never run pump dry because the close system.
running fits that are within the pump are 4. Start electrical power supply to driver.
lubricated by the fluid being pumped. 5. Slowly open system valve in discharge
Dry running may result in pump line until pumping unit reaches specified
seizure or mechanical seal failure. pumping conditions. (Refer to the pump
6. Standard grease lubricated pumps are nameplate for design point condition.)
shipped with factory lubrication packed
bearings. Lubrication is adequate for a 4. Turbine Applications
minimum of 1,000 operating hours or six
months of continuous operation under For turbine applications, consult your local
normal conditions. After extended distributor or a representative from Carver Pump
storage or exposure to unusually humid Company.
or hot environmental conditions, the
bearings and their lubricant should be
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Table 8. Minimum Flow Rates RS-6 & RS-9
Pump Model Speed Minimum Flow Min. Continuous Flow

RS A 1450 RPM 15 GPM 30 GPM
1750 RPM 20 GPM 20 GPM
RS B 1450 RPM 15 GPM 40 GPM
3500 RPM 35 GPM 100 GPM
RS C 1450 RPM 30 GPM 75 GPM
2900 RPM 50 GPM 150 GPM
3500 RPM 100 GPM 180 GPM
RS D 1450 RPM 30 GPM 125 GPM
1750 RPM 50 GPM 150 GPM
2900 RPM 120 GPM 250 GPM
3500 RPM 200 GPM 300 GPM
RS E 1450 RPM 30 GPM 200 GPM
1750 RPM 50 GPM 250 GPM
2900 RPM 150 GPM 400 GPM
3500 RPM 200 GPM 500 GPM
5. Minimum/Maximum Flow Calculation for Fluids other than water.
Unless specified otherwise in the characteristic curves or on the data sheets, the following applies:
Qmin = 0.1 x Qopt for short operation

Qmin = 0.3 x Qopt for continuous operation
Qmax = 1.1 x Qopt for 2-pole operation
Qmax = 1.25 x Qopt for 4-pole operation
Qopt = optimum efficiency
The data refer to water and water-like liquids. However, if the physical properties of the fluids handled are different
from water, the calculation formula below must be used to check if an additional heat build-up may lead to a
dangerous temperature increase at the pump surface. If necessary, the minimum flow must be increased.
T o=T f+Δ ∇
g*H
Δ∇ = *(1-η)
c*η
c Specific heat [J / kg K]
g Acceleration due to gravity [m/s_]
H Pump head [m]
T f Temperature of fluid handled [°C]
T o Temperature of casing surface [°C]
η Pump efficiency at duty point [ -]
Δ ∇ Temperature difference [°C]
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IV. Troubleshooting
If the installation and starting procedures Table 9, Pumping Unit Troubleshooting, to

outlined in this manual have been followed, the eliminate the most common causes of those
pump should provide reliable service and long problems, or contact a representative from
life. However, if operating problems occur, use Carver Pump Company.
Table 9. Pumping Unit Troubleshooting
Symptom Immediate Action Probably Cause Corrective Action

Pump does not deliver 1. Stop driver. 1. Excessive system 1. Check GPM and head
rated capacity pressure. against design conditions;
pump impeller may be too
small. Consult local distributor
or Carver Pump Company.
2. Incomplete priming or 1. Prime pump and piping

venting of pump or piping again and carefully vent.
3. Suction line or strainer 1. Clean out suction line or

clogged. strainer.
4. Positive suction head is 1. Reduce the distance from

too low. centerline of pump to source of
liquid being pumped.
5. Valves are not fully open. 1. Open valves and if

necessary, lock valves open to
prevent accidental closure.
6. Clogged impeller. 1. Dismantle pump and clean

impeller, if necessary.
7. Reverse rotation. 1. Correct rotation is clockwise

when viewed from driver end.
8. Improperly installed 1. Disassembly pump and

impeller. correctly axial align impeller.
9. Excessive wear of internal 1. Disassemble pump and

parts. replace worn parts.
Leakage at case joints. 1. Stop driver. 1. Tie Bolts not sufficiently 1. Release the pressure and
tightened. tighten tie bolts evenly.
2. O-rings damaged. 1. Replace o-rings.
Bearings run hot. 1. Stop driver. 1. Pump and driver shafts 1. Check coupling alignment.
are misaligned.
2. Check pipe strain.
2. Piping causes pump to 1. Ensure piping transmits

“warp”. no stress to pump. Alter
piping layout, if
necessary. Realign
pump and driver shafts.
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Table 9. Pumping Unit Troubleshooting (CONT.)
Symptom Immediate Action Probably Cause Corrective Action
3. Unsuitable grease. 1. Check for incorrect

grease.
4. Over greased or oiled 1. Remove excess grease or

bearings. oil.
5. Insufficient grease (or oil) 1. Add grease (or oil), as

to bearings. necessary.
6. Insufficient cooling of 1. Check cooling flow rate to

bearing frame. bearing frame.
7. Worn bearings. 1. Replace bearings.
8. Worn/damaged wear rings 1. Replace wear ring or

or bushings bushings
Pump discharge pressure 1. Stop driver. 1. Excessive speed. 1. Check speed precisely.
excessive. Decrease speed, if possible.
2. Wrong impeller trim. 1. Trim outlet tips of impeller

vanes. Consult Carver Pump
Company specifying exact
operating conditions.
3. Pump is pumping fluid with 1. If prescribed fluid

specific gravity in excess of temperature or specific
that specified. (If temperature gravity can not be attained,
of fluid is lower, then one or more of the following
specified specific gravity will measures can be taken:
be higher.)
a. Partially close discharge

valve,
reducing pump capacity to a

point where driver is not
overloaded.
b. Remove one or more

impellers and their diffusers
and install special blind
stage parts.
c. Trim one or more

impellers.
d. Install more powerful

driver. Consult Carver Pump
Company specifying exact
operating conditions.
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Table 9. Pumping Unit Troubleshooting (CONT.)
Symptom Immediate Probably Cause Corrective Action

Action
Driver overloaded. 1. Stop driver. 1. Pump discharge 1. Partially close discharge
pressure is lower valve until pressure at
than design point discharge flange is as
(check pump specified. Decrease speed
nameplate) or trim impellers if driver
remains overloaded (consult
Carver Pump Company
before taking this step).
2. Same as 3 under 1. Same as 3 under pump
“Pump Discharge discharge pressure
Pressure excessive.
Excessive.”
3. Wrong impeller trim. 1. Trim outlet tips of impeller
vanes. Consult Carver
Pump Company specifying
exact operating conditions.
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V. Maintenance and Repair

1. Scheduled Maintenance
2. Bearings
The pump should always run quietly and smoothly,
without vibration. To ensure such operation, the The thrust bearings are installed back-to-back. The
following maintenance schedule should be applied at standard package has a matched set of bearings
regular intervals during operation of the pump. A located on the suction end. The optional package has
pump service record and an inspection and repair a matched set of bearings located on the discharge
record are provided for this purpose in the front matter end with a single bearing on the suction. Always
of this manual. replace the roller bearings when disassembling unit
for seal service.
Regular inspection and service are essential for Grease Lubricated

safe operation of the pump in ATEX applications. The pump has grease-lubricated bearings, which are
packed at the factory for six months or 1,000 hours
Daily Inspection: continuous operation under normal conditions without
• Visually inspect unit. re-lubrication. Carver Pump Company lubricates
• Check bearing temperatures. bearings with Rykon premium grease; a non-soap
• Refer to Table 3, to check bearing cooling flow polyurea thickened grease with a drop point of 450
rates, if applicable. degrees F. This grease was selected due to the
• Check for leakage at mechanical seals. suitability to extreme pressures and high temperature
• Check that oil level is at center of bullseye, if stability. Never mix greases with differing properties.
applicable. Polyurea base greases are NOT compatible with
lithium or sodium soap base greases. Therefore, the
Weekly Inspection: type of grease added should NOT vary. If it is
• Check power (amps) readings. necessary to change grease type, the following items
• Check pump discharge pressure. Prescribed should be removed, cleaned and flushed with a
operating discharge pressure should never drop suitable solvent: bearings, bearing frame, and bearing
below 90 percent of design point pressure. caps. Refer to Section I, paragraph K, Grease
Recommendations. If changing grease type, use the
• Check vibration on pump and driver bearings.
following procedure:
Vibration should NOT exceed 1.8 overall
1. Place bearings, bearing frame end of
displacement (unfiltered) peak to peak mils
bearing frame, and bearing caps in a wire or
(0.001”) at 3600 RPM and 3.5 overall
mesh basket and suspend basket in a light
displacement (unfiltered) peak to peak mils
mineral solvent and allow to soak, preferably
(0.001”) at 1750 RPM.
overnight.
2. After soaking and cleaning, bearings,
Monthly Inspection:
bearing frame end of bearing frame, and
• Check coupling alignment.
bearing caps, rinse in a clean, light mineral
• If necessary, grease coupling. Do NOT over solvent and agitate vigorously to remove all
grease. loosened hard grease and dirt.
• Check foundation bolts. 3. Dip bearings in clean, light oil and spin by
hand, ensuring that all foreign matter has
Semi-annual Inspection: been removed. Failure to remove all foreign
• Grease bearings or change oil. Do NOT over matter could cause poor bearing
grease or add excess oil. performance later.
• Check coupling alignment due to settling of 4. After cleaning, repack bearings on both
foundation. sides with recommended grease. The
• If stand-by pumps are installed, it is advisable to bearings themselves should be packed to
operate pumps on a rotation system to give each nearly 100% full. Do NOT fill the entire
pump a certain duty. This ensures that stand-by bearing cap so that excess grease will have
pumps will always be in good condition for instant room to move on start-up. Excess grease
start-up. will be purged through the vent hole in the
bearing cap.
20000 Hours
- Replace roller bearings. If bearing temperatures increase by 10 to 15 degrees
- Inspect casings for corrosion, erosion or F during a period of one week and there is not a
other damage. 3mm limit of metal loss in variance in ambient or liquid temperature, add grease
casings (items 1, 9 and 111). to bearings through grease fittings on top of bearing
frame with a hand-operated grease gun. Over
greasing will cause bearings to overheat.
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Pump should run a minimum of one hour to permit To drain old oil from bearing frames, remove pipe
expulsion of excess grease through overflow opening plug (425) at the bottom of the outboard oil cap (37)
in bearing cap. on units with outboard mechanical seal and plug (425)
from the side of the inboard oil cap (35). Add oil to
bearing frame (99) through breather vent (405) until
After greasing, bearing temperatures may oil is at the center of the bullseye sight (143). Use
exceed 200 degrees F at 80 degrees ambient due to bullseye sight(s) (143) to check oil level in bearing
excess grease in bearing frame. After the run-in frame(s) (99). Refer to Section I, paragraph L, Oil
period, bearing temperatures should stabilize and Lube Recommendations. Carver recommends
NOT exceed 185 degrees F at 80 degrees ambient. If changing the oil every 1,000 service hours under
bearing temperatures remain high, the pump should normal conditions.
be shut down and the cause determined. Refer to
Table 9, Pumping Unit Troubleshooting, for common 3. Torque Values
causes of high bearing temperatures.
Refer to Table 10, Recommended Torque Values.
Before the pumping unit is started after prolonged Clean and properly lubricate threads and bearing face
shutdown, grease level must be checked. Add of the fastener to obtain the proper fastener loading
grease, as necessary. Check temperature of bearings from these torque values. Fasteners should be
and listen for quiet running at regular intervals. torqued evenly and in stages. Refer to your torque
wrench manual for the proper use of your wrench.
Oil Lubricated
Refer to the pump nameplate to determine your pump
NOTE model for tie rod torques.
Pumps are shipped without oil and should be The first Shaft Jam Nut is to have 15 ft-lbs torque
filled with oil before starting. Failure to while holding the coupling end of the shaft. The
operate without oil could result in damaged second Shaft Jam Nut is to be tightened to 30 ft-lbs
pump or parts. while holding on the first nut.
Table 10. Recommended Torque Values
Fastener Size Torque (foot pounds)

1/4-20 UNC 5
5/16-18 UNC 10
3/8-16 UNC 15
1/2-13 UNC 30
SHAFT JAM NUTS 15/30 (see Section V Paragraph C.)
RS6-A,B,C,D TIE ROD 160
RS9-A,B,C,D TIE ROD 315
RS9-E TIE ROD 446
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4. Disassembly and Assembly Preparations
In such instances, rust solvent may be used and
NOTE suitable extracting tools applied wherever possible.
Do NOT use force under any circumstances. Refer to
Refer to Section V, paragraph 2 for oil Table 11, Recommended Tools, for proper tooling
lubrication and water cooling disassembly during disassembly and assembly. Refer to
and assembly procedures. appropriate sectional drawing, for location of parts
followed by an item number. Assemble the pump in
During disassembly, match mark parts so they can be accordance with accepted rules of engineering
replaced in their original position. All parts should be practice. Coat individual components with a suitable
thoroughly cleaned or replaced with new, if lubricant before assembling. Assembly of unit should
necessary. Sealing faces should be perfectly clean. be performed on a flat surface.
Carver Pump Company recommends that all o-rings
and shims are only used once. While assembling the pumping unit, Carver Pump
NOTE Company recommends that the following parts be
To avoid damage to o-rings, check to make replaced with new:
sure all parts are free of sharp edges or
burrs. • O-rings
• Shims
Close suction and/or discharge valves. The pump • Bearings
cases should be cooled down to ambient • Grease seals
temperature. Cases must be empty and not under • Mechanical seals
pressure.
After prolonged operation, components may not be If new impellers or new shaft protecting sleeves are
easily removed from shaft fitted, impellers must be axially aligned with respect to
diffusers. Refer to paragraph F of this section for
procedures regarding axial impeller alignment.
Table 11. Recommended Tools
Tools Materials Testing Equipment

Spanner wrench Grease (Rykon) or oil Coupling alignment gauges
Rawhide or wood mallet
Wooden wedge
Allen wrench set
Socket, open, & box wrench set
Vice grips
“C” clamp
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Prepare the pumping unit for disassembly using the 1. Discard used oil seals and o-rings.
following list: Thoroughly wash and clean all parts with a
1. Read this entire section and review the suitable solvent.
applicable sectional assembly drawing and 2. Check shaft for runout, scratches, grooves,
parts list before disassembling the pump. For or any possible damage. Touch up scratches
cooling options, refer to Figure 9. and grooves with a polishing cloth and
inspect for remaining grooves or deep
scratches. A bent or excessively damaged
shaft should be replaced.
3. Inspect mechanical seals. Repair or replace
mechanical seals that are extremely dirty or
Before attempting to disassemble the pump, damaged.
the electrical power supply from the driver 4. Check all shaft sleeves and spacer sleeves
must be locked and tagged in the “OFF” visually for score marks, scratches, pits,
position to prevent injury or death to grooves or burrs. Touch up sleeves with
personnel servicing the pump. polishing cloth and inspect for remaining
grooves or deep scratches. Remove burrs
2. Stop the pumping unit. with a file. Shaft sleeves and spacer sleeves
3. Disconnect suction, discharge, and gauge should be replaced if any marks, pits or
lines. Disconnect auxiliary connections, as grooves are still visible after touching up.
applicable. 5. Inspect impellers for pitting, erosion, or
4. Remove coupling guard. Uncouple the pump clogged vanes. Replace impellers that are
from the driver. damaged. If new impellers are installed,
check to make sure all impellers are
caution balanced and axially aligned with respect to
Use of a hoist with adequate capacity is the diffusers. Refer to paragraph F of this
recommended for removing the pump from section for axial alignment procedures.
the base. 6. This pump is equipped with Rulon wear rings
and bushings for greater life and higher
5. Remove the bolts that hold the pump to efficiency. These are available as “to-size”
the base. Remove the pump from the base spare parts and not as “under-size” parts.
and take to a suitable work area. Inspect wear ring clearance for each stage
as follows:
5. Parts Cleaning and Inspection a. Measure outside diameters of impeller
hubs in three places.
NOTE b. Measure the inside diameters of
corresponding wear rings in three
Mark or number each component while places.
dismantling according to sequence. c. Corresponding differences between
IMPORTANT: Check for shims between high readings of inside diameters of
impellers and spacer sleeves, and mark the wear rings and low readings of
sequence accordingly. The individual outside diameters of impellers. Refer
components should be unscrewed or to Table 13 and Table 14 for specified
removed. clearance of wear rings.
d. If wear ring replacement is required,
During disassembly of the pump, individual parts replace wear rings as described in
should be cleaned and inspected as follows: paragraph G of this section.
necessary, install shims between the impeller and the
shaft sleeve, as shown in Figure 8. Repeat measuring
6. Axial Impeller Alignment and shimming until the correct control dimension is
achieved.
If new parts are fitted during assembly, such as
impellers and/or sleeves, the impellers must be axially Optional Mechanical Seal
aligned with respect to the diffuser. Refer to Figure 8 Measure distance from the inboard face of the
and Table 12. interstage case to the inboard face of the impeller
hub. Compare the measured distance to the
Standard Sleeve Bearing dimensions given in Table 12, Axial Impeller
Measure distance from the outboard face of the Alignment Control Dimensions. If shimming is
suction or interstage case to the back shroud of the necessary, install shims between the impeller and the
impeller. Compare the measured distance to the shaft sleeve, as shown in Figure 8. Repeat measuring
dimensions given in Table 12, Axial Impeller and shimming until the correct control dimension is
Alignment Control Dimensions. If shimming is achieved.
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Table 12. Axial Impeller Alignment Control Dimensions
Pump Model Distance “A” ± 0.020 inch Distance “B” ± .0.020 inch
Standard Sleeve Bearing

RS A 0.772 0.772
RS B 0.770 0.766
RS C 0.905 0.904
RS D 1.088 1.147
RS E 1.512 1.470
Optional Mechanical Seals
RS A - 0.110 -0.110
RS B + 0.210 -0.110
RS C +0.538 -0.125
RS D +0.792 +0.137
RS E +0.250 +0.185
Figure 8. Axial Impeller Alignment
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7. Wear Ring Replacement diffuser. This can best be accomplished

by peeling out the old ring.
To replace wear rings and bushings, proceed as 2. Insert the new wear ring in suction case,
follows: interstage case and/or diffuser.
1. Remove old wear ring or bushing from Be sure that there are no deposits or
suction case, interstage case and/or debris in the locating groove before
inserting the part.
Table 13. Maximum Wear Ring Clearances
Pump Model Maximum Diametrical Clearance

RS A 0.022 inch (casing & diffuser)
RS B 0.022 inch (casing & diffuser)
RS C 0.022 inch (casing & diffuser)
RS D 0.022 inch (casing & diffuser)
RS E 0.022 inch (casing & diffuser)
Table 14. New Wear Ring Clearance Limits
Pump Model Casing Diametrical Clearance Diffuser Diametrical Clearance

Limit Limit
RS A 0.009 to 0.011 inches 0.009 to 0.011 inches
RS B 0.009 to 0.011 inches 0.009 to 0.011 inches
RS C 0.009 to 0.011 inches 0.009 to 0.011 inches
RS D 0.009 to 0.011 inches 0.009 to 0.011 inches
RS E 0.009 to 0.011 inches 0.009 to 0.011 inches
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8. Oil Lubrication and Water Cooling

Service (Refer to Figure 9.)
NOTE
Mark or number each component during
disassembly and assembly according to
sequence.
NOTE
Do not remove oil cooler (215A) from

cap (35)
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove plugs (425) from bearing cap
(37) on the outboard ends, if applicable.
This allows cooling cover to drain.
2. Remove plug (425) from bottom of oil
caps (35) and drain oil from inboard
end.
3. To remove cooling connecting line,
disconnect male connector retaining
nuts from tube connector body (412).
Remove tube (409). Retaining nuts will
remain with tube if applicable (Not
Shown).
4. Remove bearing caps (35 or 37) by
removing bolts (601). Remove o-ring
(89F) from bearing frame (99).
ASSEMBLY
1. Install new o-rings (89F) on bearing
frame (99). Install new oil seal (168) on
oil cap (35).
2. Install bearing caps (35) and (37) and
secure to bearing frame (99) with bolts
(601).
3. Install tube (409). Secure tube by
tightening retaining nuts on tube
connector (412). (Not Shown)
4. Install plug (425) in bottom of oil cap
(37).
5. Install plugs (425) in bearing caps (35).
Fill through breather vent (405) to center
of bullseye with oil according to Table 2.
6. If removed, apply liquid gasket to mating
surfaces of gasket (73) and install oil
pan (215) and oil cooler (215A) with bolt
(605).
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9. Cartridge Seal Replacement (Refer 13. Remove nuts (615) from studs (630) on
to sectional assembly Figure 10 or Figure seal gland (17A) and remove gland.
11+ vendor seal drawings.)
ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE Refer to the applicable sectional drawing for
location of parts followed by an item number.
1. Refer to Section I, paragraph , Safety Carver recommends all nuts and bolts be
Precautions, before disassembling torqued according to Table 10, Recommended
pump. Torque Values.
NOTE
2. For seal/seal design pumps; Do not
remove both bearing frames at the Carefully deburr and polish the shaft
same time. Complete replacement of sleeve where center-drilled to prevent
one seal before proceeding to the damage to the seal o-ring during
second seal. Care is to be taken to installation.
avoid axial movement of the shaft during
seal replacement. Installing the seal
locating tabs before starting installation 1. Before starting the installation, read the
will help prevent movement. following instructions carefully.
2. Remove the seal from its packaging,
1. Remove coupling half from pump shaft inspect for any damage, and wipe clean.
(6). Remove coupling key (46). 3. Lubricate sleeve O-ring with appropriate
2. Install seal locating tabs in seal(s). lubricant. Lubricate shaft sleeve
3. Drain pump by removing the following sparingly. Lubricate gland plate
plugs: plug (424) from the bottom of bolts/nuts as required.
each interstage case (111), plug (421) Make sure that gland plate gasket or o-ring
from suction case (9) and plug (422) is properly positioned, and that collar set
from discharge case (1). screws do not extend past sleeve ID. Slide
4. Clamp down suction case foot to steady complete cartridge seal assembly onto shaft
pump during disassembly. sleeve. Slide cartridge onto studs until
5. Disconnect male connector retaining gasket or o-ring is flush against the face of
nuts from male connector (410), (411), seal chamber. Hand tighten gland plate
and (413) bodies, as applicable. bolts/nuts.
6. Remove tubing (400) or (408), as
applicable. Retaining nuts will remain NOTE: Always use a lubricant that is
with tubing. compatible with your machinery and
7. Remove bolts (601) and remove bearing product. Use lubricant sparingly, only
cap (35). enough to install seal with ease.
8. Un-crimp locking tab of bearing
lockwasher (69). Remove bearing 4. Reassemble pump in reverse order as
locknut (22) and bearing lockwasher disassembly above.
(69). Remove male connector (410) 5. Continue tightening gland plate
body from seal gland (17A). bolts/nuts in an alternating pattern until
9. Remove bolts (600). Remove bearing secure (1/4 turns, 180˚ apart), with
frame (99). Radial bearing (16) and oil gland plate and face of pump seal
seal (169) will come off with bearing chamber metal-to-metal. Do not over-
frame (99). stress or distort gland plate.
10. Inspect bearing (16 and/or 18) and oil 6. Remove seal locking setscrews and
seal (169) for wear, corrosion or counter-drill to prevent seal slippage
contamination. Carver recommends during operation.
replacing bearings (16 & 18) and oil 7. Tighten collar set screws evenly (1/4
seals (168 & 169) after they have been turns, 180˚ apart), securing cartridge
removed from shaft (6). Refer to seal to shaft.
paragraph B of this section for bearing 8. Remove spacers and save. Make
maintenance. appropriate piping connections to the
11. Remove slinger (40). sea l assembly.
12. Loosen setscrews retaining seal sleeve
to the pump sleeve.
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Figure 9. Cooling Options

RS A, B, C, D and E
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10. Pump Disassembly and

Assembly RS-A Thru RS-E (with 8. Remove jam nuts (614) and washer (28)
from shaft (6). Remove shaft sleeve
standard sleeve bearing) (Refer to (14X) from shaft (6).
Figure 10.) 9. Remove discharge case (1).
DISASSEMBLY Refer to Table 5, Sleeve Bearing
NOTE Dimensions to determine if replacement
Refer to Section I, paragraph E, Safety of sleeve bearing is required.
Precautions, before disassembling
pump. 10. If replacing sleeve bearing, remove
sleeve bearing (63Y) from discharge
NOTE case (1).
11. Remove wear ring (7X) with last stage
Pump should be dismantled from diffuser (5X).
discharge end. Mark or number each 12. Remove sleeve key (32X), if applicable.
component while dismantling according 13. Remove last stage impeller (2X).
to sequence. IMPORTANT: Check for Remove impeller key (32A), as
shims between impellers and spacer applicable.
sleeves, and mark the sequence 14. Remove interstage casing (111) with
accordingly. The individual components casing o-ring (89D), diffuser (5A),
should be unscrewed or removed. bushings (63) and wear ring (7X) intact.
Remove o-ring (89D) from interstage
1. Remove coupling half from pump shaft casing (111).
(6). Remove coupling key (46). 15. If necessary, remove diffuser (5A) with
2. Drain pump by removing the following wear ring (7X). Remove impeller (2X).
plugs: plug (424) from the bottom of 16. Remove impeller key (32A). Remove
each interstage case (111), plug (422) interstage sleeve (58). Remove
from suction case (9) and plug (421) interstage shims (73G), as necessary,
from discharge case (1). from both sides of interstage sleeve
3. Clamp down suction case foot to steady (58). Record the location of all removed
pump during disassembly. shims for ease of assembly.
4. Disconnect all male connector retaining 17. Repeat steps 14 through 16 for each
nuts from male connector (410), (411), stage.
and (413) bodies, as applicable. 18. Remove the first stage impeller (2A).
Remove tubing (400) and (401), as Remove spacer sleeve (14D).
applicable. Retaining nuts will remain 19. Remove hex nuts (615) from studs (630)
with tubing. on seal gland (17A).
5. Support interstage cases (111) before 20. Remove bolts (600). Remove bearing
dismantling to prevent from being frame (99). Shaft (6), mechanical seal
dropped while discharge case (1) is (90), seal gland (17A) and oil seal (169)
removed. will come off with bearing frame (99).
6. Remove hex nuts (616) and washers 21. Remove bolts (601) and remove bearing
(645). Remove tie bolts (173) cap (35).
connecting discharge case (1) and 22. Uncrimp locking tab of bearing
suction casing (9). lockwasher (69). Remove bearing
locknut (22) and bearing lockwasher
caution (69). Remove male connector (413)
Use of a hoist with adequate capacity is body from seal gland (17A).
recommended for lifting the discharge 23. Remove back-to-back bearings (16) with
case (1). bearing frame (99).
24. Inspect back-to-back bearings (16) and
7. Remove nut (615) from stud (631). oil seal (169) for wear, corrosion or
Remove end cap (37A) from discharge contamination. Carver recommends
case (1). Remove o-ring (89H) from end replacing back-to-back bearings (16)
cap (37A). and oil seal (169) after they have been
removed from shaft (6). Refer to
NOTE
31
paragraph B of this section for bearing Slide shaft sleeve (14A) onto end of
maintenance. shaft (6), lining up keyway of shaft
25. Remove bearing spacer (78) with slinger sleeve (14A) with sleeve key (32X).
(40) intact, from shaft (6). 2. To determine placement of seal collar
26. Remove snap ring (176). (68) on shaft sleeve (14A), refer to
27. Remove spacer sleeve (14A). Table 6. For installation of mechanical
seal (90) rotating element, refer to the
following procedure:
NOTE
a. Scribe a mark on shaft sleeve (14A)
Do NOT remove rotating element of at the distance from coupling end.
mechanical seal (90) from shaft sleeve Refer to Table 6, Standard
(14A) at this point, especially if Mechanical Seal Settings, for
mechanical seal (90) is relatively clean specified distance.
and in good working condition. b. Install seal collar (68) immediately
to the impeller side of the scribe
28. Remove o-ring (89X). mark. Secure seal collar (68) to
29. If necessary to replace mechanical seal, shaft sleeve (14A) with setscrews
remove stationary element of (665).
mechanical seal (90) in seal gland 3. Lubricate both gland (17A) and
(17A). Remove gland o-ring (89H) from stationary element of mechanical
seal gland (17A). seal (90) with petroleum jelly or
30. Remove sleeve (14A) and rotating suitable lubricant. Insert stationary
element of mechanical seal (90). Inspect element of mechanical seal (90) into
rotating element of mechanical seal gland (17A). Install o-ring (89H).
(90). If replacement is required, remove 4. Slide gland (17A) onto end of shaft
element from sleeve (14A). (6). As applicable, ensure tap flush
31. Remove key (32X) from shaft (6). lines in gland (17A) is positioned so
flush lines can be connected.
NOTE 5. Install snap ring (176) on shaft (6).
6. Install slinger (40) on bearing spacer
Do NOT remove seal collar (68), unless (78). Slide bearing spacer (78) onto
sleeve (14A) needs replaced. end of shaft (6).
7. Install oil seal (169) in frame.
32. Remove setscrews (665) from shaft 8. Install end of shaft (6) through
collar (68). Remove shaft collar (68) inboard side of bearing frame (99).
from sleeve (14A).
caution
ASSEMBLY While installing back-to-back bearings,
Refer to the applicable sectional drawing for
do NOT unnecessarily hit bearings. If
location of parts followed by an item number. damage to bearings occurs, replace
Assemble the pump in accordance with damaged bearings with new bearings.
accepted rules of engineering practice.
Refer to Section V, paragraph B.
Assembly of the pumping unit should be
performed on a flat surface. Carver recommends 9. Install new bearing (16) back-to-back on
all nuts and bolts be torqued according to Table
shaft (6).
10, Recommended Torque Values. Check to 10. Install bearing lockwasher (69) so that
make sure components are fitted in correct
tab of lockwasher (69) fits into keyway
sequence. Assembly begins at the suction
on shaft (6).
(inboard end) of the pump. Perform the following 11. Install bearing locknut (22) and tighten
procedures to assemble the pumping unit:
against lockwasher (69). Crimp
lockwasher tab into slot provided on
NOTE outside of bearing locknut (22).
To ensure proper seating of bearing 12. Secure bearing cap (35) to bearing
parts, rotate the bearing while clamping frame (99) with bolts (601).
the parts. 13. Install shaft assembly through inboard
side of suction casing (9).
1. Install sleeve key (32X) into keyway 14. Secure bearing frame (99) to suction
in shaft (6). Install o-ring (89X). casing (9) by tightening bolts (600).
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Secure gland (17A) loosely in place with 27. Install the last stage impeller (2X). Install
hex nuts (615) on studs (630). Do NOT key (32X), if required (Not Shown).
tighten hex nuts (615) at this point. 28. Slide outboard shaft sleeve (14X) onto
15. Slide spacer sleeve (14D) onto outboard outboard end of shaft (6), aligning
end of shaft (6), next to shaft sleeve keyway in sleeve (14X) with impeller key
(14A). (32A) or sleeve key (32X).
16. Install impeller key (32A) into keyway on NOTE
shaft (6).
Refer to Table 5, Sleeve Bearing
Dimensions.
NOTE
Replace the same number of new 29. Install sleeve bearing (63Y) in discharge
interstage shims (73G) during assembly casing (1).
that were removed during disassembly. 30. Install discharge casing (1) with diffuser
(5X),and wear ring (7X) on interstage
NOTE casing (111).
31. Install tie bolts (173), washers (645) and
IMPORTANT: Assemble any shims
hex nuts (616).
found during disassembly in correct
32. Install washer (28). Install and tighten
sequence only if no sleeves or impellers
jam nut (614).
were replaced.
33. Install new lubricated o-ring (89H) on
bearing cap (37A).
NOTE
34. Secure bearing cap (37A) to discharge
Check alignment in accordance with casing (1) with nuts (615) on studs
Figure 8, Axial Impeller Alignment. (631).
35. Rotate shaft (6) by hand to ensure
17. Check to make sure wear ring (7A) is in smooth rotation. Tighten nut (615) on
casing (9). Slide first stage impeller (2A) gland (17A).
onto shaft (6) from outboard end, fitting 36. Install tubing (400) and (401), as
keyway of impeller to impeller key (32A) applicable. Secure tubing by tightening
on shaft (6). nuts on male tube connector (410),
18. Install interstage sleeve (58). (411) and (413) bodies, as applicable.
19. Check impeller setting in accordance 37. Install plugs (421), (422), (423), (424)
with Table 12, Axial Impeller Alignment and (429).
Control Dimensions. 38. Install pump on base and secure with
20. Check to make sure wear ring (7X) is in capscrews.
interstage casing (111). Lubricate and 39. Install coupling key (46). Install coupling
install o-ring (89D) onto suction casing half on pump shaft (6).
(9). Check to make sure wear ring (7X) 40. Align coupling as outlined in Section II,
and bushing (63) are in diffuser (5A). paragraph D, Coupling, and reference
Install new lubricated o-ring (89D) in Figure 5, Coupling Alignment.
groove provided on interstage casing 41. Install coupling guard.
(111). Lightly tap diffuser (5A) into 42. Connect suction, discharge and gauge
interstage casing (111). Align diffuser lines. After connection of piping, check
vanes on either side of boss located in for smooth rotation of shaft.
interstage casing (111). 43. Open system valves.
21. Install impeller (2X). 44. Unlock and connect electrical power
22. Clamp interstage casing (111) to suction supply to motor. Remove tags. Start
casing (9) and check impeller setting in pumping unit according to Section III,
accordance with Table 12. paragraph C, Start-Up.
23. Install interstage assembly onto
previous interstage casing (111).
24. Install interstage casing assembly over
shaft (6) and fit onto suction casing (9).
25. Repeat steps 17 through 25 for each
stage.
26. Install impeller key (32A) into keyway in
shaft (6) before installing last impeller
(2X).
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Figure 10. Sectional Assembly

RS-A Thru RS-E with standard
Bearing
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35
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11. Pump Disassembly and 10. Remove spacer sleeve (14G) with
Assembly RS-A Thru RS-E, (with slinger (40) intact.
11. Remove nuts (615) from studs (630) on
optional mechanical seals) (Refer to seal gland (17A) and remove gland.
Figure 11.)
DISASSEMBLY NOTE
Do NOT remove rotating element of
NOTE mechanical seal (90) from sleeve (14A)
Refer to Section I, paragraph E, Safety at this point, especially if mechanical
Precautions, before disassembling seal (90) is relatively clean, in good
pump. working condition.
NOTE
12. Remove sleeve (14A) and rotating
Pump should be dismantled from element of mechanical seal (90). Inspect
suction end. Mark or number each rotating element of mechanical seal
component while dismantling according (90). If replacement is required, remove
to sequence. IMPORTANT: Check for element from sleeve (14A).
shims between impellers and spacer 13. If necessary to replace mechanical seal,
sleeves, and mark the sequence remove stationary element of
accordingly. The individual components mechanical seal (90) in seal gland
should be unscrewed or removed. (17A). Remove gland o-ring (89H) from
seal gland (17A).
1. Remove coupling half from pump shaft 14. Remove hex nuts (616) and washers
(6). Remove coupling key (46). (645). Remove tie bolts (173)
2. Drain pump by removing the following connecting suction case (9) and
plugs: plug (424) from the bottom of discharge case (1).
each interstage case (111), plug (422)
from suction case (9) and plug (422) caution
from discharge case (1). Use of a hoist with adequate capacity is
3. Clamp down discharge case foot to recommended for lifting suction case
steady pump during disassembly. (9).
4. Disconnect male connector retaining
nuts from tube connector bodies (410), NOTE
(411) and (413). Remove tube (400) and
(408). Retaining nuts will remain with Refer to Table 13, Maximum Wear Ring
tube. Clearances, before removing wear ring
5. Support interstage cases (111) before from casing.
dismantling to prevent them from
dropping when suction case (9) is 15. Remove wear ring (7A) and suction
removed. case (9).
6. Remove bolts (601) and remove bearing 16. Remove case o-ring (89D) from suction
cap (35). casing (9).
7. Uncrimp locking tab of bearing 17. Remove sleeve o-ring (89X) and key
lockwasher (69). Remove bearing (32X). Remove spacer sleeve (14D) or
locknut (22) and bearing lockwasher (14E). Remove first impeller (2A).
(69). Remove male connector (410) 18. Remove interstage case (111) with wear
body from seal gland (17A). ring (7X), diffuser (5A) and case o-ring
8. Remove bolts (600). Remove bearing (89D) intact. Remove o-ring (89D) from
frame (99). Radial bearing (16) and oil interstage case (111).
seal (169) will come off with bearing 19. Remove impeller key (32A). Remove
frame (99). interstage sleeve (58). Remove
9. Inspect radial bearing (16) and oil seal interstage shims (73G), as necessary,
(169) for wear, corrosion or from both sides of interstage sleeve
contamination. Carver recommends (58).
replacing radial bearing (16) and oil seal 20. Remove interstage impeller (2X).
(169) after they have been removed 21. Repeat steps 18 through 20 for each
from shaft (6). Refer to paragraph B of remaining stage. Number and match
this section for bearing maintenance. mark impellers during removal.
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22. If required for wear ring replacement, Assemble the pump in accordance with
remove wear ring (7X) and last stage accepted rules of engineering. Assembly of the
diffuser (5X), which holds bushing pumping unit should be performed on a flat
(63X). Do NOT remove bushing surface. Carver recommends all nuts and bolts
(63X/63XR) from last stage diffuser be torqued according to Table 10,
(5X). Recommended Torque Values. Check to make
23. Remove spacer sleeve (14E), if sure components are fitted in correct sequence.
applicable. Assembly begins at the discharge (outboard)
24. Remove nut (615) from stud (630). end of the pump. Perform the following
25. Remove bolts (600). procedures to assemble the pumping unit:
26. Remove bearing frame assembly with
seal (91) and shaft (6). NOTE
27. Remove bolts (601) from bearing cap
To ensure proper seating of bearing
(37). Remove bearing cap (37).
parts, rotate the bearing while clamping
28. Uncrimp locking tab of bearing
the parts.
lockwasher (69). Remove bearing
locknut (22) and bearing lockwasher
1. Secure discharge casing to work area.
(69). Remove male connector (410)
2. Lubricate and install sleeve o-ring (89X)
body from seal gland (17X).
into groove on discharge end of shaft.
29. Remove bearing frame (99). Bearings
3. Install sleeve key (32X) into keyway in
(18) and oil seal (169) will come off with
shaft (6). Lubricate inside of shaft sleeve
bearing frame (99).
(14X) and slide onto shaft (6), lining up
30. Inspect back-to-back bearings (18) and
keyway of shaft sleeve (14X) with
oil seal (169) for wear, corrosion or
sleeve key (32X).
contamination. Carver recommends that
4. Install rotating element of mechanical
the back-to-back bearings (18) and oil
seal (91) onto shaft sleeve (14X).
seal (169) be replaced after removed
Tighten setscrews in mechanical seal
from shaft (6). Refer to paragraph B of
(91).
this section for bearing maintenance.
5. Install sleeve (14X) on shaft (6) with
31. Remove bearing spacer (78) and slinger
rotating element through discharge
(40) from shaft (6).
casing (1).
32. Remove snap ring (176).
6. If stationary element of mechanical seal
is replaced, clean, dry, and lubricate
NOTE
seal gland (17X).
Do NOT remove rotating element of 7. Lubricate and install stationary element
mechanical seal (91) from sleeve (14X) of mechanical seal (91) in seal gland
at this point, especially if mechanical (17X).
seal (91) is relatively clean, in good 8. Lubricate and install o-ring (89H) on
working condition. seal gland (17X).
9. Install seal gland (17X) over shaft (6),
33. If necessary to replace mechanical seal, onto discharge casing (1). Check to
remove stationary element from make sure seal gland is correctly
mechanical seal (91) in seal gland positioned to orient piping. Secure seal
(17X). Remove gland o-ring (89H) from gland (17X) with nuts (615) on studs
seal gland (17X). (630) to discharge case (1), finger tight.
34. Remove sleeve o-ring (89X). Remove 10. Install snap ring (176).
seal sleeve (14X) and sleeve key (32X), 11. Install slinger (40) on onto shaft sleeve
as applicable. (14X)
35. Remove rotating element of mechanical 12. Install bearing spacer (78) onto shaft
seal (91). If replacement is required, (6).
remove from shaft sleeve (14X). 13. Install oil seal (169) into bearing frame
36. Remove remaining impeller key (32A), (99).
as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Refer to the applicable sectional drawing for

location of parts followed by an item number.
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caution NOTE
While installing back-to-back bearings,
do NOT hit ball bearings. If damage to Check alignment in accordance with
the bearings occurs, replace damaged Figure 8, Axial Impeller Alignment.
bearings with new bearings. Refer to
Section V, paragraph B. 28. Install interstage casing (111) into
discharge casing (1).
15. Install end of shaft (6) through outboard 29. Install the next stage impeller (2X) and
side of bearing frame (99). impeller key (32A).
16. Install new bearings (18) back-to-back 30. Repeat steps 23 through 25 for each
on shaft (6). stage.
17. Install bearing lockwasher (69) so that 31. Install spacer sleeve (14D) or (14E) onto
tab of lockwasher (69) fits into keyway shaft (6).
on shaft (6). 32. Install key (32X).
18. Install bearing locknut (22) and tighten 33. Install sleeve (14A).
against lockwasher (69). Crimp 34. Mark sleeve and end of shaft to
lockwasher tab into slot provided on determine location of key aligning key to
outside of bearing locknut (22). keyway.
19. Install bearing cap (37) with bolts (601) 35. Lubricate and install o-ring (89D) onto
on bearing frame (99). suction casing (9).
20. Install bearing frame (99) with bolts 36. Install suction casing (9) and tap into
(600). place against interstage casing (111).
21. Install impeller key (32A). Install wear 37. Install tie bolts (173) and secure with flat
ring (7X) in diffuser (5X). washers (645) and hex nuts (616).
22. Install last stage diffuser (5X) with Tighten hex nuts (616) firmly and
bushings (63X/63XR) into discharge evenly. Refer to Table 10 for
casing (1). recommended torque requirements.
23. Install the last stage impeller (2X). 38. Scribe a mark on sleeve (14A) flush with
Check depth reading in accordance with stuffing box face.
Figure 8 and Table 12. 39. Remove sleeve (14A). Make second
scribe mark according to Table 7.
NOTE 40. Install locking collar (68) with setscrews
(665) to the impeller side of the second
Replace the same number of new
scribed mark for seal setting on sleeve
interstage shims (73G) during assembly
(14A).
that were removed during disassembly.
41. Lubricate and install o-ring (89X) and
slide into groove on shaft (6).
NOTE
42. Lubricate inside of sleeve (14A).
IMPORTANT: Assemble any shims 43. Align keyway to mark scribed in step 34.
found during disassembly in correct 44. Slide sleeve (14A) over o-ring (89X).
sequence only if no sleeves or impellers 45. If stationary element of mechanical seal
were replaced. is replaced, clean, dry and lubricate seal
gland (17A).
24. Install shims (73G), as necessary. 46. Install stationary element of mechanical
25. Install impeller key (32A) and interstage seal into seal gland.
sleeve (58). 47. Lubricate and install o-ring (89H) on
26. Lubricate and install o-ring (89D) into seal gland (17A).
interstage casing (111). 48. Install rotating elements of mechanical
27. Install wear ring (7X) and bushing (63) seal onto sleeve (14A).
in diffuser (5A) into interstage casing 49. Install seal gland with elements of
(111). Check to make sure locking tab mechanical seal gland (17A) onto
engages the diffuser to keep from suction casing with studs (630) and nuts
rotating. (615) finger tight.
50. Install bearing spacer sleeve (14C) with
slinger (40) onto shaft (6).
51. Install bearing frame oil seal (169).
52. Install bearing frame (99) to suction
casing (9) with bolts (600).
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caution
While installing bearings, do NOT
unnecessarily hit bearings. If damage to
the bearings occurs, replace damaged
bearings with new bearings. Refer to
Section V, paragraph B.
53. Install new radial bearing (16) on shaft

(6).
54. Install bearing lockwasher (69) so that
tab of lockwasher (69) fits into keyway
on shaft (6).
55. Install bearing locknut (22) and tighten
against lockwasher (69). Crimp
lockwasher tab into slot provided on
outside of bearing locknut (22).
56. Secure bearing cap (35) onto bearing
frame (99) with bolts (601).
57. Rotate shaft (6) by hand to ensure
smooth rotation. Tighten nut (615) on
gland (17A).
58. Add grease to bearings through grease
zerks in bearing frame (99). Refer to this
section, paragraph B, Bearings, for
bearing maintenance.
59. Install tubing (408) to orifice assembly
with male tube connector (410) and
(411) bodies.
60. Install tubing (400) with male tube
connector (410) and (411) bodies. After
connecting tubing, inspect shaft for
concentricity.
61. Install plugs (422) for stuffing box, (423)
for gauge connector and (424) for the
casing drain.
62. Return pump to installation site. Install
pump on base and secure with bolts.
63. Install coupling key (46). Install coupling
half on pump shaft (6). Align coupling as
outlined in Section II, paragraph D,
Coupling, and reference Figure 5,
Coupling Alignment.
64. Install coupling guard.
65. Connect suction, discharge and gauge
lines. After connecting piping, check
once more for smooth rotation of shaft.
66. Open system valves.
1. 69. Unlock and reconnect the
electrical power supply to the driver.
Remove all tags. Start the pumping
unit in accordance with paragraph
C, Start-Up, of Section III,
Operation.
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Figure 11. Sectional Assembly

RS-A Thru RS-E with optional
mechanical seals
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Table 15. Recommended Spare Parts
Quantity Item No. Description

1 2A Impeller, First Stage
AR 2X Impeller, Per Stage
1 6 Shaft
1 7A Wear Ring
AR 7B Wear Ring
AR 7X Wear Ring
1 14A Shaft Sleeve
1 14X Shaft Sleeve, Bushing
AR 14D Spacer Sleeve, Suction End and/or Discharge End
AR 14E Spacer Sleeve, Suction End and/or Discharge End
1 14G Spacer Sleeve, Suction End
1 16 Ball Bearing, Suction End
1 17A Gland
2 18 Ball Bearing, Discharge End
1 22 Bearing Locknut
1 28 Washer
1 32A Key, Impeller
1 32X Key, Sleeve
1 46 Key, Coupling
AR 58 Interstage Sleeve
AR 63 Diffuser Bushing, Rulon
1 63Y Sleeve Bearing
2 69 Bearing Lockwasher
AR 73G Shims, Interstage Sleeve
2 89X O-Ring, Sleeve
AR 89D O-Ring, Case
2 *89F O-Ring, Bearing Cap
2 *89H O-Ring, Bearing Gland
2 *89J O-Ring, Bearing Cap O.B.
AR 89Y O-Ring, Plugs & Fittings
1 90 Mechanical Seal, Suction End
1 *91 Mechanical Seal, Discharge End
1 176 Snap Ring
AR = As Required
* Options
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Operating Instructions

I-280 ATEX REV.0

ATEX Safety and Operation Manual

Part Number : __________________________________

Serial Numbers: __________________________________

These operating instructions contain fundamental information and precautionary notes.

MANUFACTURER: CARVER PUMP COMPANY

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: RS-6, RS-9 Multi-stage Pump

APPLICABLE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES:

APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS:

Machinery: EN 12100-1, EN 12100-2

ATEX product marking: II 2 G c T2

Authorized Signature: Date:

Cust. Order No. ________________________ Date Installed __________________________________

Installation Date Location Application

Capacity (GPM) __________________________ Total Head (ft) _______________________________

Suction Pressure _________________________ Speed (RPM) ________________________________

Liquid __________________________________ Temperature ________________________________

Specific Gravity __________________________ Viscosity ____________________________________

Impeller Diameter (inches) ______________________________________________________________

Casings ___________________ Impeller ___________________ Diffuser _______________________

Shaft ____________________________________ Wear Ring ________________________________

O-rings _______________________________ Bearing Frame _______________________________

Mechanical Seal, Suction End (Low Pressure) ______________________________________________

Mechanical Seal, discharge End (High Pressure) ____________________________________________

Motor _________________ Make ________________________ Serial No. ______________________

Type __________________ Frame _______________________ AC or DC ______________________

HP ____________________ RPM ________________________ Volts _________________________

Phase _________________ Cycles _______________________

INSPECTION DATE REPAIR TIME REPAIRS COST REMARKS

IV. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 18

Follow instructions in this manual carefully. Factory

2.1 Summary of safety marking

The following instructions for pumps and pump units

2.3 Scope of compliance 2.6 Safety Instructions for Maintenance,

Pumps or pump units handling fluids injurious to

Immediately following completion of the work, all

The warranty relating to the operating reliability and c = Constructional safety

2.9.1 Unit Fill

The marking on the pump only refers to the

Pump operating temperature for bearings

The pump shaft is protected against wear by

Table 1. Grease Recommendations

Table 2. Oil Recommendations

Manufacturer ISO Grade 68

Royal Purple Synfilm 68

Table 3. Bearing Cooling Flow Rates (30 PSIG MAX.)

Temperature Range Flow Rate

-20 degrees to 180 degrees F Grease Lube – Air

Figure 1. Water Cooling

Figure 2. Stuffing Box

Table 4. Shaft Dimensions

Pump Model At Impeller At Coupling

RS A 1.437 inches 1.250 inches

Table 5. Sleeve Bearing Dimensions

Pump Model Sleeve Bearing Sleeve

New Replace New Replace

Pump Model Suction End

Cust. Order No. Date Installed __________

Capacity (GPM) Total Head (ft) _____

Suction Pressure _ Speed (RPM) ________

Liquid __ Temperature

Specific Gravity Viscosity __________

Casings _________ Impeller _ Diffuser _______________

Shaft ____ Wear Ring

O-rings _ Bearing Frame _

Motor _ Make Serial No. ______

Type ______ Frame _ AC or DC ____________

HP RPM Volts _____

Phase _ Cycles _______