Discharge piping, Rotation, Operation – Xylem IM024 R06 Model LC User Manual

Page 4: Maintenance, Disassembly

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H min.

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H min.

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3.0D
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D min.

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H = Min. Submergence in feet

H

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V

V = Velocity in feet per second

= GPM x 0.321

Area

GPM x 0.4085

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3.3 If larger pipe is required, an eccentric pipe reducer

(with straight side up) must be installed at the pump.

3.4 Installation with pump below source of supply:

3.4.1 Install full flow isolation valve in piping for

inspection and maintenance.

DO NOT USE SUCTION ISOLATION

VALVE TO THROTTLE PUMP.

3.5 Installation with pump above source of supply:

3.5.1 Avoid air pockets. No part of piping should be

higher than pump suction connection. Slope

piping upward from liquid source.

3.5.2 All joints must be airtight.
3.5.3 Foot valve to be used only if necessary for

priming, or to hold prime on intermittent

service.

3.5.4 Suction strainer open area must be at least

triple the pipe area.

3.6 Size of inlet from liquid source, and minimum sub-

mergence over inlet, must be sufficient to prevent air

entering pump through vortexing. See Figures 1-4.

3.7 Use 3-4 wraps of Teflon™ tape to seal threaded

connections.

4. DISCHARGE PIPING

4.1 Allowance should be made for disconnecting dis-

charge piping near casing to allow for pump disas-

sembly.

4.2 Arrangement must include a check valve located

between a gate valve and the pump. The gate valve

is for regulation of capacity, or for inspection of the

pump or check valve.

4.3 If an increaser is required, place between check valve

and pump.

4.4 Use 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape to seal threaded

connections.

5. ROTATION

5.1 Correct rotation is right-hand (clockwise when

viewed from the motor end). Switch power on and

off quickly. Observe shaft rotation. To change rota-

tion:
5.1.1 Single-phase motor: Non-reversible
5.1.2 Three-phase motor: Interchange any two

power supply leads.

6. OPERATION

6.1 Before starting, pump must be primed (free of air

and suction pipe full of liquid) and discharge valve

partially open.

6.2 Make complete check after unit is run under operat-

ing conditions and temperature has stabilized. Check

for expansion of piping.

7. MAINTENANCE

7.1 Ball bearings are located in and are part of the mo-

tor. They are permanently lubricated. No greasing

required.

PUMPED LIQUID PROVIDES LUBRICA-

TION. IF PUMP IS RUN DRY, ROTAT-

ING PARTS WILL SEIZE AND MECHANICAL SEAL

WILL BE DAMAGED. DO NOT OPERATE AT OR

NEAR ZERO FLOW. ENERGY IMPARTED TO THE

LIQUID IS CONVERTED INTO HEAT. LIQUID MAY

FLASH TO VAPOR. ROTATING PARTS REQUIRE

LIQUID TO PREVENT SCORING OR SEIZING.

8. DISASSEMBLY

8.1 Complete disassembly of the unit will be described.

Proceed only as for as required to perform the main-

tenance work required.
8.1.1 Turn off power.
8.1.2 Drain system and flush if necessary.
8.1.3 Disconnect discharge pipe from pump.
8.1.4 Remove motor hold-down bolts.

8.2 Disassembly of Liquid End

8.2.1 Remove casing screws and nuts.
8.2.2 Remove back pull-out assembly from casing.
8.2.3 Remove the first stage diffuser cover and casing

o-ring.

8.2.4 Remove motor fan cover to expose wrench flats

or slot on shaft end.

8.2.5 Hold shaft at flats to resist rotation, and

remove impeller nut and washer.

DO NOT INSERT SCREWDRIVER

BETWEEN THE FAN BLADES TO PRE-

VENT ROTATION.

NOTE: Notice the location of anti-rotation tabs and

holes on items 10, 11, 12 and 13 these must be

aligned and engaged for reassembly.
8.2.6 Remove the first stage impeller, impeller spacer,

intermediate diffuser and last stage diffuser

cover.

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

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