Assemble the packed stuffing box (1531-pf) – Bell & Gossett P81567F Series 1531 User Manual

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O-rings

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Motor end

Figure 3: Double mechanical seal (1531–D)

3. Insert another stationary seal and O-ring into the coverplate.
4. Slide the seal cap onto the shaft.
5. Replace the seal cap gasket.
6. Slide the rotating portion of the seal assembly onto the shaft sleeve.
7. Assemble the coverplate onto the bracket.
8. Tighten the capscrews according to the Capscrew torque values table.
9. Attach the seal cap to the coverplate.
10. Tighten the hex nuts on the seal cap bolts according to the Capscrew torque values

table.

Assemble the packed stuffing box (1531-PF)

1. Insert two packing rings into the stuffing box.
2. Insert the lantern ring and the last two pieces of packing.

Make sure that the joints on the packing rings are staggered 90º.

3. Install, but do not tighten, the packing gland.
4. Install the coverplate over the pump shaft.
5. Tighten the capscrews according to the Capscrew torque table in the Maintenance

chapter.

6. Tighten the packing gland to compress the packing.

See the note on the packed pump operation in the Operations chapter for more
information.

Maintenance

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Series 1531 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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