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MARINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SECTION TITLE
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1 INTRODUCTION

2 EXTENT OF SUPPLY

3 INSTALLATION

4 DESCRIPTION

5 OPERATION

6 FAULT F I N D I N G

7 MAINTENANCE

8 PARTS I D E N T I F I C A T I O N L I S T

PUBLICATION WPL 92/ I M

November, 1974
 1 INTRODUCTION
The f o l l o w i n g e q u i p m e n t c a n be fitted to
T h e r e are n i n e pumps in t h e Weir G V A range, s e l f - p r i m i n g pumps as a p p r o p r i a t e : -
o f w h i c h t h e s i x d e a l t w i t h i n t h i s Part h a v e been
d e s i g n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y for b i l g e , general service, (1) A self-priming separator fitted to the
S a n i t a r y and d o m e s t i c f r e s h w a t e r s e r v i c e s . Pump s u c t i o n branch.

(2
The s i x pumps i n t h i s r a n g e h a v e t h e s a m e Control gear for the self-priming
d e s i g n f e a t u r e s and v a r y o n l y in d i m e n s i o n s for separator,
different output capacities.
(3) An air/water separator and float gear
The pump is of t h e vertical Shaft, single fitted to the suction branch: f o r con-
nection to a Central Priming Unit. ©

S t a g e , c e n t r i f u g a l t y p e d i v i d e d on the v e r t i c a l a x i s ;
t h e s u c t i o n and d i s c h a r g e b r a n c h e s are a r r a n g e d on
(4 A water ring type a i r pump m o u n t e d on
the b a c k half o f t h e Casing, thereby permitting
t o p of t h e motor w i t h an a i r s e p a r a t o r
r e m o v a l of t h e c a s i n g c o v e r and r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y
w i t h o u t h a v i n g to b r e a k t h e Pump s u c t i o n and d i s - f i t t e d to t h e pump s u c t i o n branch. T h i s

charge pipe joints or d i s t u r b the motor alignment. is provided o n l y i f the e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r

s u p p l y is d . c .

The p u m p i s d e s i g n e d t o 1SO m e t r i c s t a n d a r d s
3 INSTALLATION
and c a n be f i t t e d w i t h B r i t i s h o r C o n t i n e n t a l metric
. Standard m o t o r s . The d r i v e f r o m t h e motor is t r a n s -
m i t t e d t o t h e pump t h r o u g h a r i g i d c o u p l i n g , a n d t h e The f o l l o w i n g p o i n t s s h o u l d be t a k e n i n t o
consideration when preparing t o i n s t a l l the unit:-
m o t o r t h r u s t b e a r i n g c a r r i e s t h e w e i g h t of t h e motor
a n d p u m p r o t a t i n g parts a n d a l s o a b s o r b s a n y un-
balanced hydraulic thrust. (1) A l l p i p e w o r k must b e arranged and
Supported s o t h a t a n y u n d u e s t r e s s e s
2 EXTENT OF SUPPLY caused by vibration or expansion are
not t r a n s m i t t e d t o t h e p u m p . A n y h e a v y
F o r e x a c t d e t a i l s of s u p p l y r e f e r e n c e s h o u l d v a l v e boxes s h o u l d b e s u p p o r t e d a n d
Stayed independently.
be m a d e t o t h e c o r t r a c t d o c u m e n t s . D e p e n d i n g on
t h e s e r v i c e r e q u i r e d t h e pump may h a v e a f l o o d e d
S u c t i o n o r be s e l f - p r i m i n g . The f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d ( 2 ) The s u c t i o n p i p e w o r k m u s t be a r r a n g e d
f i t t i n g s are s u p p l i e d w i t h t h e p u m p : - with the minimum o f sharp bends d i r e c t l y
u p s t r e a m of t h e pump s u c t i o n . Right
(1) Perspex splash guard. angled s c r e w down n o n - r e t u m v a l v e s
a d j a c e n t t o t h e pump s u c t i o n b r a n c h a r e
(2) Compound gauge with two-way switch not recommended; these can cause
c o c k and p i p i n g . turbulence and promote a b i a s e d w h i r l
(or rotation) t o t h e i n c o m i n g f l o w , also

(3) Filling plug. entrained vapour w i l l tend t o come o u t

of s u s p e n s i o n . Such f e a t u r e s arem a i n l y
(4) Stuffing box water seal pipe and con- responsible for accelerated impeller
blade erosion, :
nections,
(3 If the suction pipe ends in @
tank it
(5) A i r vent cock (non self-priming pumps
only). should be bell-mouthed: the larger
diameter a s s i s t s in r e d u c i n g loss o f
head at t h e i n l e t t o t h e p i p e , and a l l o w s
The f o l l o w i n g equipment may b e f i t t e d on
t h e pipe e n d to be p l a c e d nearer t o t h e
request or as appropriate:-
bottom o f the tank.

(1) Separate gauges, complete w i t h shut-off

(4 Where possible, the pump should be laid
cocks and p i p i n g , for s u c t i o n ( v a c u u m /
down on continuous chocking. Ensure
compound) and discharge (pressure),
t h a t a l l h o l d i n g down b o l t s are t i g h t e n e d ©

correctly.
(2) A grease sealed packed gland instead
of the water sealed gland. (6 The flanged connections to the pump
Should be the last to be coupled up,
(3) A m e c h a n i c a l s e a l i n s t e a d of the n o r m a l
gland packing. after checking that all flanges are
parallel; badly fitting pipes must b e
 adjusted to fit correctly, not forced
c a s i n g r i n g s , r o t a t i o n a l movement b e i n g prevented by
into position. double c h e c k s on t h e t o n g u e p i e c e .

(6) It is important that the whole system is 4.3 ROTATING ASSEMBLY

cleaned out thoroughly before starting
up the pump. Care must be taken to The pump r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a
ensure that all Suction pipe joints and s h a f t a n d impeller w i t h t h e Pump c o u p l i n g flange
the p a c k i n g g l a n d s of valves are free forged aS an i n t e g r a l p a r t of t h e s h a f t . The alumin-
from air leaks by pressure testing the ium b r o n z e s i n g l e e n t r y i m p e l l e r i s keyed to t h e
pipe system. S t a i n l e s s steel s h a f t and r e t a i n e d b y an impeller
nut w h i c h in turn is l o c k e d b y a t a g w a s h e r .
4 DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)
4.4 GLAND SEAL AND STUFFING BOX
4.1 PUMP CASING
Due to the various pump ?services, three
The pump casing has the suction and d i s - g l a n d s e a l a r r a n g e m e n t s are p r o v i d e d f o r t h e s t u f f i n g
b o x and are a s f o l l o w s : -
charge c o n n e c t i o n s c a s t integrally, and is s p l i t
on a p l a n e p a r a l l e l to t h e a x i s of t h e s h a f t . The
c a s t i r o n o r g u n m e t a l c a s i n g a n d c o v e r are l o c a t e d For pumps h a n d l i n g f r e s h w a t e r o r r e a s o n a b l y
t o e a c h o t h e r b y t w o f i t t e d b o l t s and s e c u r e d b y c l e a n or f i l t e r e d sea w a t e r , t h e s t u f f i n g b o x i s w a t e r
Studs: a n d n u t s . The m o t o r s t o o l is l o c a t e d to t h e s e a l e d and is f i t t e d w i t h a l a n t e m r i n g and turns
c a s i n g b y t w o s t e a d y p i n s and secured b y b o l t s or o f s e m i - m e t a l l i c p a c k i n g . A p i p e c o n n e c t i o n between
s e t s c r e w s , w h i l e t h e pump support feet c o n s i s t o f t h e t o p of t h e pump v o l u t e a n d s t u f f i n g b o x s u p p l i e s
t w o c h a n n e l b a r s b o l t e d to t h e c a s i n g . T w o s u p p o r t water v i a the lantern ring t o s e a l the S t u f f i n g box
c o l u m n s m a y b e f i t t e d to the larger sizes of pump and l u b r i c a t e the neck bush liner.

depending o n t h e p h y s i c a l d i m e n s i o n s and w e i g h t
o f the motor. These columns, connected between For p u m p s h a n d l i n g g r i t t y o r h i g h l y p o l l u t e d
s e a w a t e r , t h e s t u f f i n g b o x i s g r e a s e s e a l e d and is
the underside of the motor stool and top of the
f i t t e d w i t h a lantern r i n g and t u r n s o f semi-metallic
support feet, take the overhang weight of t h e motor
and add overall rigidity to the pump. The pump packing. A S t a u f f e r l u b r i c a t o r s u p p l i e s t h e grease
v i a t h e l a n t e r n r i n g t o s e a l t h e s t u f f i n g box and
c a s i n g a n d c o v e r are machined i n t e r n a l l y t o accept
l u b r i c a t e the n e c k bush liner.
t w o l e a d b r o n z e c a s i n g r i n g s and one g u n m e t a l n e c k
bush f i t t e d w i t h a c o r m i n a l l o y liner. A f i l l i n g plug
Where the stuffing box is fitted with a mech-
o r c o m b i n e d f i l l i n g p l u g and air c o c k is p r o v i d e d ,
anical seal, the rotary assembly is housed in a
d e p e n d i n g on t h e s e r v i c e .
shroud in the stuffing box and the Stationary
assembly in the seal clamping plate. The sealing
4.2 FIXED ELEMENTS and c o o l i n g water connection is taken from the top
of the pump volute. Further information on the seal
The pump f i x e d e l e m e n t s c o n s i s t of t h e
can be obtained from t h e manufacturer.
c a s i n g r i n g s a n d n e c k bush w i t h liner, t h e former
b e i n g f i t t e d t o p r e v e n t l e a k a g e back to the s u c t i o n 5 OPERATION
s i d e o f t h e p u m p a n d t o p r e v e n t wear on t h e pump
c a s i n g , w h i l e t h e n e c k b u s h a c t s as a s h a f t j o u r n a l 6.1 STARTING PROCEDURE
bearing.
Before s t a r t i n g for the f i r s t time, ensure that
The renewable casing rings are fitted in the the overload releases and any single phasing pro-
pump casing and cover in way of the impeller eye t e c t i o n releases are set c o r r e c t l y in relation to the
and underside of the impeller. Each ring has a pump motor ?nameplate? current in aecordance wie
machined tongue piece extending round i t s circum=- the pump starter or motor maker's p u b he oarter
ference and locating in @ corresponding groove structions. If these are nota v a i l a n l e ator
s h o u l d be adjusted to trip at 115% -
machined in the casing and cover, Axial movement
of the casing rings is prevented by the location of ?nameplate? current.
i i r
the tongue piece in the groove, while rotational Before
starting for t h e f i r s t t i n e . x after
movement is prevented either by an anti-rotation pin ipelines: on
an overhaul, ; ensure that the i n a i n e s matter
or by double checks machined on the t o n g u e piece. n and any diirt or ot the pump.
The. anti-rotation pin, where applicable, is f i t t e d in from Obstruction ve serious damage 10 bP ang
could cause vant to ala the

the ring and locates in a slot machined in thec a s i n g aa small e r a l o o assist in the initial
in way of the split face. The cormin alloy lined nec packing oFmechanical 8
bushi s located in the pump casing below t h e stuf m o running in of the unit.
box in a similar manner to that described for
 Caution:
Lubricants must be added very
to severe p i t t i n g corrosion if left i d l e
s p a r i n g l y t o pump g l a n d s i f c o n t a m i n -
f o r lengthy periods with their casings
a t i o n o f t h e l i q u i d to be p u m p e d (e.g.
f u l l o f p o l u t e d sea or e s t u a r i a l w a t e r s .
f r e s h w a t e r ) is not p e r m i t t e d . If a
It is d e s i r a b l e t h a t all sea w a t e r
mechanical seal is f i t t e d , t h e mating
Pumps are flushed through with clean
f a c e s s h o u l d be g i v e n a c o a t i n g of
l i g h t vegetable oil. sea w a t e r at t h e earliest opportunity
a f t e r l e a v i n g port.

(1 Ensure an adequate supply of grease

( 2 ) Whenever the vessel is approaching
to the motor bearings - do NOT over- shallow channels or tidal estuaries,
charge. . t h e high i n j e c t i o n s h o u l d be i n operation
for the sea w a t e r p u m p s . Failure t o
(2) Check that the pump discharge valve do so may result in gritty water
is shut ( i f fitted). entering the sea water system
causing erosion and excessive wear
(3) O p e n f u l l y t h e pump s u c t i o n v a l v e , on pump c a s i n g r i n g s , g l a n d s e a l s or
f l o o d t h e pump w i t h t h e l i q u i d to be packing.
h a n d l e d a n d vent a n y t r a p p e d a i r f r o m
t h e pump b y means o f t h e a i r c o c k . The intervals at which it i s recommended
that routine attention be given are stated below.
(4) Turn t h e pump s h a f t b y h a n d t o e n s u r e
that i t is free t o rotate. Note: Ambient operating conditions can vary.
therefore it is recommended that the
Caution: U n d e r no c i r c u m s t a n c e s m u s t a pump pump p e r f o r m a n c e be u s e d as t h e c r i t e r i o n
be run w i t h o u t t h e c a s i n g f u l ! of t h e for examining the unit f o r i n t e m a l wear,
l i q u i d t o be pumped. rather t h a n s p e c i f i e d i n t e r v a l s .

(5) S t a r t t h e m o t o r and b r i n g t h e pump up §.3.2 Daily

t o s p e e d . On i n i t i a l s t a r t c h e c k t h a t
t h e d i r e c t i o n of r o t a t i o n i s in accord-
(1) C a r r y o u t a visual check f o r signs of
a n c e w i t h t h e a r r o w a t t a c h e d to the
leakage.
p u m p . If t h i s is n o t s o , t h e w i r i n g o f
the motor must b e a l t e r e d t o suit. ( 2 ) C h e c k f o r any undue n o i s e o r v i b r a t i o n .

(6) S l o w l y open the pump discharge

(3) C a r r y o u t a v i s u a l c h e c k o n t h e keeps
valve (if f i t t e d ) D o not run t h e
and fastenings, paying particular
pump for long with the discharge
attention t o the holding down b o l t s .
v a l v e e n t i r e l y closed.

The suction valve must not be used for (4) C h e c k t h a t t h e pump s u c t i o n and d i s -
Note:
t h r o t t l i n g t h e pump output. I f the output has c h a r g e p r e s s u r e s are c o r r e c t and t h a t
t o b e r e d u c e d , t h i s can b e achieved by t h e motor c u r r e n t is n o r m a l ,

adjusting the discharge valve (if fitted).

6.3.3 Weekly

5.2 STOPPING PROCEDURE

Vent all p r e s s u r e gauges b y s l a c k e n i n g
(1) Shut t h e p u m p d i s c h a r g e i s o l a t i n g v a l v e . b a c k t h e pipe u n i o n i m m e d i a t e l y under
t h e g a u g e c o c k . T i g h t e n t h e u n i o n when
( 2 ) Stop t h e m o t o r . w a t e r i s s u e s from it.

FAULT FINDING
5.3 OPERATING ROUTINES

General 6.1 PUMP FAILS TO START

6.3.1

The f o l l o w i n g p r o c e d u r e s s h o u l d b e a d o p t e d ,
Electrical supply to motor isolated.
"where possible, to assist in reducing corrosion and
erosion on pumps installed in ships.
Shaft a s s e m b l y s e i z e d .
(1) Where s t a n d b y pumps a r e p r o v i d e d i t is
6.2 PUMP RUNS WITH WRONG R O T A T I O N
recommended that the d u t y and standby
pumps be changed over at regular
intervals. Sea w a t e r p u m p s are I l a b l e Motor w i r e d up i n c o r r e c t l y .
6.3 PUMP RUNS A T A SPEED BELOW NORMAL
H o l d i n g down b o l t s l o o s e ,
L o w e l e c t r i c a l f r e q u e n c y o rV o l t a g e ,

Pump n e c k b u s h l i n e r worm e x c e s s i v e l y ,
6.4 PUMP FAILS TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED
DISCHARGE PRESSURE
M o t o r bearing d e f e c t i v e ,
P u m p r u n n i n g a t a speed b e l o w normal,
F o r e i g n material (such a s
r a g s , w e l d i n g rods,
I n a d e q u a t e Suction pressure (Pumps with S t c . ) trapped in i m p e l l e r
Or pump c a s i n g .
f l o o d e d Suction).
I n c o r r e c t l y Supported p i p e w o r k .
Pump taking
its suction from an empty
tank.

7 M A I N T E N A N C E (Fig. 1 )
Closed suction valve.

I t is recommended t h a t t h e pump p e r f o r m a n c e
Choked suctionStrainer, be used as t h e c r i t e r i o n for renewal o f w e a r i n g p a r t s .
The pump d i s c h a r g e P r e s s u r e may d e c r e a s e d u e to
A i r l e a k in Pump o r s u c t i o n p i p e . e x c e s s i v e leakage past the C a s i n g r i n g s , or v i b r a t i o n
may i n d i c a t e t h a t t h e neck b u s h l i n e r o r a motor
b e a r i n g has w o m e x c e s s i v e l y ,
Too h i g h an o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e .

A i r trapped in the casing of a pump with a

flooded suction. (This can be rectified by venting Note: The renewal C l e a r a n c e s g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 7 . 4 . 2
the trapped a i r through the air cock), are recommended c l e a r a n c e s : due t o a d e c l i n e
i n pump performance, w e a r i n g parts May
System resistance
(back Pressure) reduced r e q u i r e t o b e renewed b e f o r e recommended
d u e t o a l t e r a t i o n in d i s c h a r e n e w a l c l e a r a n c e s are r e a c h e d ,
rge s y s t e m ( e . g . c o o l e r s ,
filters, etc. by-passed),

Excessive clearance on impeller casing rings. When t h e pump i s d u e f o r

Overhaul i t w i l l be
necessary t o dismantle it t o i t s
component parts to
e x a m i n e them f o r w e a r .
6.5 STUFFING BOX OVERHEATING The f o l l o w i n g procedures
are i n t e n d e d as a g u i d e an
d s h o u l d be read c a r e f u l l y
b y t h e e n g i n e e r before c
ommencing to dismantle the
Insufficient s e a l i n g / c o o l i n g water supply pump,
(stuffing box with mechanical seal).

Gland tightened down too hard

7.1 DISMANTLING
(stuffing box with semi-metallic packing).
(1) I s o l a t e t h e p o w e r s u p p l y from t h e motor.
6.6 EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE FROM STUFFING BOX
(2) Check t h a t t h e pump suction and dis-
G l a n d packing worn. c h a r g e v a l v e s are s h u t .

( 3 ) Remove t h e c o u p l i n g guard.
Mechanica! seal Components worn.
t h e t w o g l a n d or sea clamping
|

? ome, nut Lift and secure the gland or

Mechanical seal components defective.
c l a m p i n g p l a t e c l e a r of thes t u d s .
Mechanical seal components f i t t e d incorrectly.
asing cover
nuts from t h ce
e@

(°) R o m e a d remove the t w o fitted bolts

6.7 EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION

Cavitation due to unsuitable suction condi-

columns ere fitt of
h
tions. Note: one or bot
may b o neces tO erm the casing cover.
em to gain
Rotating assembly out of balance (6.9. 4 vee must be
badly worn impe!ler).
 (6) Remove t h e c a s i n g c o v e r
(4) Examine t h e neck bush and c o r m i n a l l o y
l i n e r for wear. C h e c k the c l e a r a n c e ,
(7) Remove t h e c o u p l i n g b o l t s and t a p t h e
u s i n g f e e l e r g a u g e s , between t h e s h a f t
i m p e l l e r l i g h t l y to s e p a r a t e t h e S p i g o t e d a n d liner. Compare the r e a d i n g s o b t a i n e d
coupling halves,
w i t h t h o s e given in Section 7 . 4 . 2 . If
n e c e s s a r y renew the l i n e r a s f o l l o w s : -
(8) W i t h d r a w the pump r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y
h o r i z o n t a l l y f r o m the casing. Remove
(a) Bore o u t t h e old liner, l e a v i n g an
the c a s i n g rings. i n t e r f e r e n c e f i t f o r the n e w f i n e r .

(9) Remove t h e i m p e f l e r n u t and t a g w a s h e r ( b ) Press t h e new liner into t h e n e c k

a n d l i g h t l y t a p o f f t h e i m p e l l e r . Remove bush.
the k e y from the s h a f t .
Note: If a spare r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y is s u p p l i e d t h e
(10) Remove t h e n e c k b u s h . l i n e r s are m a c h i n e f i n i s h e d t o g i v e t h e n o r m a l
running clearance (Section. 7.4.2 refers).
{11) Remove the lantern ring(s), gland packing Spare cormin a l l o y l i n e r s can be s u p p l i e d
and gland, or remove the mechanical seal on r e q u e s t w i t h a n o m i n a l u n d e r s i z e b o r e
components. a n d m u s t be m a c h i n e d o u t t o g i v e t h e normal
running clearance.
7.2 I N S P E C T I O N A N D RENEWAL
(5) Examine the pump = s h a f t for wear,
(1) C l e a n a l l the c o m p o n e n t s c a r e f u l l y . e s p e c i a l l y w h e r e i t runs i n t h e s t u f f i n g
box. A f t e r ?cleaning t h e s h a f t a n y
(2) Examine the i m p e l l e r casing rings and s c o r i n g w h i c h is a p p a r e n t s h o u l d b e
i m p e l l e r f o r s i g n s o f w e a r o r damage. removed w i t h f i n e abrasive cloth. Check
Check the clearance, using feeler t h e t r u t h o f t h e s h a f t b y means o f a d i a l
g a u g e s , b e t w e e n t h e i m p e l l e r and c a s i n g gauge; t h e s h a f t m u s t be w i t h i n 0.04: mm
rings. Compare t h e reading obtained o f truth over its length. If s c o r i n g o r
w i t h t h o s e g i v e n in Section 7.4.2; a l s o cording is -excessive a spare shaft
c o n s i d e r a n y r e c o r d e d p e r f o r m a n c e data s h o u l d be f i t t e d .
w h i c h c a n be compared with original
(6 Examine t h e m e c h a n i c a l s e a l c o m p o n e n t s .
figures. I f necessary, renew the c a s i n g
Renew t h e seal: i f t h e f a c e s in c o n t a c t
r i n g s as f o l l o w s : -
are i n a n y w a y d e f e c t i v e . F o r d e t a i l e d
instructions refer to the manufacturer's
(a) C l e a n up t h e i m p e l l e r in w a y o f t h e
leaflet.
c a s i n g r i n g s and gauge the diameter.

or (7) Renew the semi-metallic packing. Refer

(b) Fit spare c a s i n g rings.
to Section. 7.3 for f i t t i n g instructions.
Note: i f a spare rotating assembly is supplied,
the c a s i n g rings are machine finished to 7.3. ASSEMBLING
g i v e the normal running clearance (Section
7 . 4 . 2 r e f e r s ) Spare casing rings can be Assembling should be carried out in the
supplied on request with a nominal under reverse order to dismantling, paying p a r t i c u l a r
s i z e bore and must be machined out to give attention to the following points:?

the normal running clearance.

(1) Ensure that the rotating assembly com-
(3) Examine the impeller for signs of wear ponent parts are fitted on the shaft in
or erosion, e s p e c i a l l y around the blade the order of gland, lantern ring, neck
t i p s at their i n l e t end. If the biade bush, top casing ring, impeller with key,
tips are unduly thin they should be c u t nut and tag washer and f i n a l l y the
back until they are at least 2.4 mm t h i c k bottom casing ring. If a mechanical seal
at the points, and dressed to g i v e a is fitted in the stuffing box refer to the
s l i g h t l y rounded nose. manufacturer's f i t t i n g instructions.
Ncts: To maintain dynamic balance o f ther o t a t i n g
(2 When fitting the rotating assembly, ensure
assembly a l l blades must be cut back by an
that the tongue pieces of the casing rings
equal amount.
 and neck bush r e g i s t e r in t h e b a c k h a l f tube o f s u i t a b l e s i z e t o t a m p d o w n
casing grooves and t h e a n t i - r o t a t i o n the packing. Repeat t h i s o p e r a t i o n
pins, where f i t t e d , l o c a t e in t h e c a s i n g with the second and s u b s e q u e n t
slots flush with the c a s i n g split. rings of p a c k i n g , e n s u r i n g t h a t t h e
s c a r f e d j o i n t i n e a c h c a s e i s s e t at
(3
Before r e p l a c i n g t h e c a s i n g c o v e r , c o u p l e 9 0 ° t o t h e preceding one.
up the spigoted c o u p l i n g and r o t a t e the
s h a f t b y hand t o e n s u r e t h a t i t r o t a t e s (b) Rotate t h e s p i n d l e a f t e r e a c h r i n g
freely, Ensure t h a t t h e g l a n d i s l i f t e d is t a m p e d home to e n s u r e that t h e
c l e a r o f t h e s t u f f i n g box. packing is bedded in p r o g r e s s i v e l y .

Note: The condition o f the Nyloc c o u p l i n g nuts (c) When t h e s t u f f i n g box i s f u l l , f i t t h e

s h o u l d be examined, and t h e nuts r e n e w e d i f gland and compress the packing
necessary.
u n t i l it feels solid. Slacken back
s l i g h t l y on t h e g l a n d n u t s .
(4) Renew the c a s i n g / c o v e r j o i n t . Refer to
Section 7 . 4 . 1 .

(5) Pack t h e s t u f f i n g b o x a s f o l l o w s : ? Note: ?It i s essential t o ensure t h a t t h e g l a n d

f l a n g e i s p a r a l l e l to t h e f a c e o f t h e S t u f f i n g
b o x s o t h a t t h e p r e s s u r e on t h e p a c k i n g is
(a) F i t a ring (split) of p a c k i n g round
applied evenly. U n e v e n p r e s s u r e can c a u s e
the shaft and press it firmly home distortion of the packing, resulting in leakage
into the stuffing box, using a split or damage to the shaft or gland.

oo

7.4 MAINTENANCE PARTICULARS

7.4.1 Jointing Materiais

Pump c a s i n g / c o v e r j o i n t - 2 - p l y t r e a t e d P a p e r , g r e a s e d , e a c h p l y 0 . 1 8 mm ( 0 . 0 0 7 i n ) t h i c k .

Note: U n d e r no c i r c u m s t a n c e s m u s t t h e pump c a s i n g / c o v e r j o i n t be m o d i f i e d f r o m ?insertion? to

?sealing compound? w i t h o u t approval from Weir Pumps Limited. Such a c
require the pump c a s i n g and cover to be rebored, hange would

7.4.2 Clearance Tables

Clearance Between Impeller and Casing Rings (Diametrical)

Pump Type and S i z e Normal Running Renewal

Clearance (mm) C l e a r a n c e (mm)

GVA/301/11
0.1- 0.18
GVA/501/11
0.1- 0.18
GVA/102/12 0.1- 0.18

GVA/132/12 0.126- 0.21

GVA/501/16 0.1- 0.18

GVA/102:16 0.126- 0.21

Note: The above clearances are for pumps handling liquids at t e m p e r a t u r e s up t o 100°C. w e n
l e a r a n c e s s h o u l d be increas y
the pump is handling liquid above 100°C, the impeller c
50%.
 C l e a r a n c e Between Pump S h a f t N e c k Bush ( D i a m e t r i c a l )

. Normal Running Renewal

Pump T y p e and S i z e C l e a r a n c e (mm) C l e a r a n c e (mm)

GVA/301/11

GVA/501/11

GVA/102/12

G V A 132/12

GVA/501/16

GVA/102/16

7.5 | RECOMMENDED SPARE GEAR

The f o l l o w i n g s p a r e g e a r is r e c o m m e n d e d for Short and long v o y a g e s .

LONG VOYAGE SPARES SUPPLIED AS

SPARES SUPPLIED LOOSE ASSEMBLED AND ADDITIONAL LOOSE SPARES

ROTATING ASSEMBLY
e | |LONG eADDITIONAL
SHORT
comwormmr R e ] s o u s| URS] r e | e s
C a s i n g R i n g , Top Finished
s i z e bore

C a s i n g Ring, B o t t o m Finished
s i z e bore

NeckB u s h L i n e r Finished
s i z e bore

Tag Washer

Mechanica! Seal Complete If fitted

Semi-metallic Packing If fitted

Impeller Machined t o
correct dia.

Shaft

impeller Nut

N e c k Bush

Lantern Ring

If packed

gland fitted
Gland

C l a m p i n g Plate

If mechanical
seal fitted
A b u t m e n t Ring w i t h
Screws

M o t o r Bearings
 LONG VOYAGE SPARES SUPPLIED AS
SPARES SUPPLIED LOOSE ASSEMBLED AND ADDITIONAL LOOSE SPARES

?COMPONENT PART
ROTATING ASSENBLY
B e || VOYAGE
VOYAGE Jo wisemes?
ELEMENT | porous.
C a s i n g R i n g , Top
Finished
size bore
C a s i n g Ring. B o t t o m
Finished
s i z e bore
N e c k Bush L i n e r
Finished
s i z e bore

Note: (1) M o t o r h a l f c o u p l i n g a n d c o u p l i n g b o l t s a r e h o t n o r m a l l y s u p p l i e d w i t h complete

r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y , s i n c e c o u p l i n g i n t e r f a c e is Spigot and r e c e s s l o c a t e d .

(2) Where s p e c i a l m e c h a n i c a l s e a l s ( e . g . s p l i t s e a l s ) are f i t t e

d, t h e n t h e s e a l m a n u -
facturer?s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r S h o r t a n d long v o y a g e s p a r e s s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d ,
In t h e c a s e of t h e r o t a t i n g a s s e m b l y a c o m p l e t e s e a l w o u l d b e i n c l u d e d ,

(3) I t may be n e c e s s a r y t o c a r r y a d d i t i o n a l e l e c t r i c a l s p a r e s t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e -
ments o f the relevantC l a s s i f i c a t i o n S o c i e t y .

8 PARTS IDENTIFICATION LIST (Fig. 1)

When o r d e r i n g Spare p a r t s r e f e r e n c e to a n y c o m p o n e n t mus

Serial o r J o b Number, Publication Number, t be m a d e b y q u o t i n g t h eP u m p
item N u m b e r a n d D e s c r i p t i o n o f C o m p o n e n t .

DESCRIPTION

MOTOR STOOL

STEADY P I N , m o t o r Stool
Not shown
BOLT, m o t o r stoo!
N o t shown
NUT, motor stool
Not shown
MOTOR HALF COUPLING

KEY, motor half coupling

SET SCREW, motor half coupling

COUPLING WASHER

NYLOC NUT, coupling bolt

COUPLING BOLT

COUPLING GUARD
Not shown
STUD, coupling guard
Not shown

WASHER, coupling guard

Not shown

WING NUT, Coupling guard N o t shown

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 DESCRIPTION

PUMP CASING
108
PUMP CASING COVER
109

STUD, pump c a s i n g / c o v e r
139 Not shown
NUT, pump c a s i n g / c o v e r
140 N o t shown

FITTED BOLT, pump c a s i n g / c o v e r 141 N o t shown

IMPELLER
110

SHAFT
111

IMPELLER KEY
112
IMPELLER NUT
113

TAG WASHER
114

CASING RING, top 115

CASING RING, bottom 116

NECK BUSH
117
NECK BUSH LINER
118

A N T I - R O T A T I O N PIN, c a s i n g ring 131

F i t t e d on p u m p s s i z e 1 0 2 / 1 2 a n d 1 3 2 / 1 2 O n l y .
Shown out o f p o s i t i o n .
SUPPORT COLUMN
142 Not shown

SET SCREW, s u p p o r t c o l u m n
143
O n l y f i t t e d on Pump w h e n p h y s i c a l
d i m e n s i o n s and w e i g h t of m o t o r r e q u i r e i t .
WASHER, support column 144 N o t shown

CHANNEL SUPPORT FEET 119

BOLT, support feet

145 Not shown
TAPER WASHER, support feet 146 Not shown
NUT, support feet
147 Not shown
AIR COCK
120 Fitted on non-self-priming pumps
PLUG
148
N o t s h o w n . F i t t e d on s e l f - p r i m i n g
Pumps i n p l a c e of item 120.

STUFFING BOX ARRANGEMENT WITH SEMI-METALLIC PACKING (WATERSEALED}

GLAND

PACKING
Allanite Leatoil
 DESCRIPTION

LANTERN R I N G

STUD, g l a n d
149 N o t shown

N U T , gland 150 N o t shown

SIMPLIFIX C O U P L I N G 124

STUFFING BOX ARRANGEMENT WITHS E M I - METALLIC PACKING ( GREASE SEALED)

GLAND

PACKING

A l l a n i t e Leafoi|
LANTERN RING 123

STUD, gland 149 N o t shown

NUT, gland 150 N o t shown

STAUFFER LUBRICATOR 125

STUFFING BOX FITTED WITH MECHANICAL SEAL

S E A L CLAMPING PLATE

S T U D , clamping plate

NUT » Clamping p l a t e N o t shown

N o t shown
MECHANICALSEAL

ABUTMENT RING

LOCKING SCREW

PLUG

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