Centrifugal Pumps: Description
Centrifugal Pumps: Description
Centrifugal Pumps: Description
Specifications Information and Repair Parts Manual 315, 424, 425, 426 Series
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voids warranty.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Refer to pump manual 1808-634-00 for General Operating and Safety Instructions.
DESCRIPTION
AMT Heavy Duty Solids Handling Centrifugal pumps are suited for liquid and chemical transfer, recirculation, booster service,
dirty water and other industrial applications. Stainless steel units are especially effective in applications where rust and/ or corro-
sion can develop in systems. Pumps are designed to handle liquids with solids content or dissolved solids and debris. Semi-open
impeller features self-cleaning ability that makes the unit useful in applications involving up to 1/4” diameter solids and muddy or
dirty liquids
A mechanical seal (comprised of carbon, ceramic and stainless steel components) isolates motor shaft from liquid being pumped.
Discharge port on pump casing can be rotated in 90° increments with vent and drain plugs for all positions. Buna seals handle
liquids from 40° to 180° F (4° to 82° C).Viton® seals handle liquids from 40º to 200º F(4º to 90º C) Maximum ambient temperature
104° F (40° C). Casing working pressure to 100 psi (689 kPa). These are manual units, no controls are supplied. For use with
nonflammable, non-abrasive liquids compatible with pump component materials.
INSTALLATION 2. Remove casing and 0-ring (Ref. No. 8).
Make certain that unit is disconnected from power source The precision lapped faces on shaft seal are easily
before attempting to service or remove any component. damaged. Handle your replacement seal carefully.
1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces of seal seat cavity.
REMOVAL OF OLD SEAL 2. Using a clean cloth, wipe shaft and shaft sleeve (where
Refer to Figure 1 for seal location. applicable) and make certain that they are perfectly clean.
3. Wet rubber portion of new seal seat with a light coating of
IMPORTANT: Always replace both seal seat (Ref. No. 9) and soapy water. While wearing clean gloves or using a clean
seal head (Ref. No. 10) to ensure proper mating of components! light rag, press seal seat squarely into adapter recess.
1. Remove fasteners (Ref. No. 6) that connect adapter (Ref. Avoid scratching white ceramic surface. If seat will not
No. 3) to casing (Ref. No. 14). position properly, place a cardboard washer over polished
surface and use a piece of pipe to press in firmly, but gently
4. Dispose of cardboard washer. Check again to see that
polished surface is free of dirt and all other foreign particles
and that it has not been scratched or damaged.
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5. Wet inside rubber portion of new seal head with a light
coating of soapy water. Slide head onto shaft/shaft sleeve.
Slide shaft sleeve with seal head onto motor shaft (where
applicable). Seal head and seal seat will meet. Reinstall
any shims that have been removed (See “Shim Adjustment”
section).
IMPORTANT: Before installing new shaft sleeve, apply a bead
of non-hardening, pliable sealant (such as Permatex® Form-A-
Gasket® No. 2) to motor shaft shoulder.
6. Replace impeller key (where applicable) and impeller.
Replace impeller seal (where applicable) before screwing
impeller fastener in place.
7. Reassemble pump.
8. A short “run-in” period may be necessary to provide
completely leak free seal operation.
SHIM ADJUSTMENT
Proceed as follows:
NOTE: A proper running clearance is less than 0.010”.
1. For impeller replacement, add one 0.010” shim in addition
to those removed originally.
2. For motor replacement, add two 0.010” shims in addition to
shims removed during disassembly.
3. Reassemble pump as described in steps 6 and 7. (See
“Installation of New Seal” section).
IMPORTANT: Ensure that casing is snugly in place and check
shaft to make sure it is turning freely (rotate impeller by impeller
fastener, Ref. No. 13 with a wrench). If it turns freely, check to
ensure that adapter (Ref. No. 3) and casing are fitted metal-
to-metal where they meet on outside. If they are not metal-
to-metal, tighten fasteners (Ref. No. 6) and recheck shaft for
free turning. Tighten carefully, turning shaft while tightening
so that motor bearings are not damaged in the event that too
many shims were installed. If shaft seizes before fasteners are
completely tight, disassemble pump and remove one shim and
repeat reassembly.
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For Repair Parts contact dealer where pump was purchased.
Please provide following information:
-Model Number
-Serial Number (if any)
Part description and number as shown in parts list
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