Flowserve Single Inside Pusher Type Seal User Manual

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2.9 Set the back of the spring holder at reference mark B, Figure 1,

and tighten set screws firmly and evenly. The rotating component

assembly is now in the proper position to provide the correct setting

and spring compression for final assembly.

2.10 Wipe the seal faces clean with alcohol before completing

equipment assembly. Seal faces should not be lubricated, but

should be left clean and dry.

2.11 Assemble the pump.

2.12 Position the gland to the face of the seal housing. Be sure the

gland pilot is properly engaged. Tighten the gland stud nuts

evenly, cross stagger the adjustment of the nuts. Follow the

equipment manufacturer's recommendations for gland stud nut

torque. In the absence of recommendations, gland nuts should

only be torqued to establish a leak tight seal at the gland gasket.

Proper gland bolt adjustment is especially important with clamp

style stationary faces where excessive torque may damage the

face.

2.13 See Operational Recommendations before starting pump.

3 Double Suction and Multistage Horizontal Split

Case Pumps (2 boxes)

3.1 Scribe mark A on the shaft or sleeve to line up with the face of

the seal housing.

3.2 Scribe mark B at the seal setting point shown enclosed in a

rectangular box on the assembly drawing included with the seal.

This seal setting dimension is measured from the face of the

seal housing to the back of the spring holder. The back of the

spring holder will be located at this point.

3.3 Lubricate the shaft or sleeve lightly with silicone lubricant

provided with the seal before installing any seal parts.

3.4 Install the rotating face gasket into the bore of the rotating face.

3.5 Install the rotating seal components on the shaft or sleeve in the

proper sequence. Handle PTFE U-cup rings and Durafite rotating

face gaskets with extreme care. PTFE U-cup rings must be

assembled individually and not pushed on the shaft or sleeve while

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