Bell & Gossett VTP2006 Series VTP – Vertical Turbine Pumps - Manual (Page 3)

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SUBJECT PAGE
SECTION 1 – Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 – General Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiving and Checking ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Materials and Equipment Required ........................................................................................................................... 5
Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
General Description .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Typical Drawings ..................................................................................................................................................7-10
SECTION 3 – Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Foundation / Piping ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Pump Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Bowl Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Column .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Discharge Head .................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the Stuffing Box........................................................................................................................................ 15
Installing the Mechanical Seal .................................................................................................................................. 16
Installing the Tension Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Installing the Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Installing the Thrust Pot .......................................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 4 – Pump Start Up and Operation ............................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 5 – Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Preventive Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Packing Adjustment and Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 25
Seasonal Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Thrust Pot Lubrication and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 26
Recommended Lubricants ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
SECTION 6 – Disassembly and Reassembly .............................................................................................................. 30
Disassembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Inspection and Reassemble ...................................................................................................................................... 31
SECTION 7 – Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
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