Shaft and sleeve inspection, Reassembly, Eassembly – Bell & Gossett P2000452 Series 580 User Manual
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Shaft and sleeve inspection
Inspection criteria
Inspect the shaft and sleeve according to this criteria:
• Thoroughly clean the shaft and sleeve.
• Thoroughly clean the coverplate seal cavity.
• Inspect the surface for damage such as pitting, corrosion, nicks, and scratches.
Replace these parts if they are damaged.
Reassembly
Assemble the standard mechanical seal (580 and 580-F)
1. Lubricate the shaft sleeve and coverplate seal cavity with soapy water.
Do not use a petroleum lubricant.
2. Install a new insert gasket.
3. Install a new seal insert and make sure that the indentation is against the insert gasket.
4. Slide a new rotating seal assembly onto the shaft sleeve.
5. Push the top of the compression ring with a screwdriver until the seal is tight against the seal insert.
6. Install the seal spring and point the narrow end toward the seal.
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Slinger
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Bracket coverplate
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Seal assembly
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Impeller key
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Volute capscrew
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Impeller
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Impeller lockwasher
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Volute
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Impeller capscrew
10. Volute gasket
11. Impeller washer
12. Shaft sleeve
13. Shaft
Figure 2: Standard mechanical seal
Maintenance
Series 580 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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