Hale RSD - Manual (Page 91)

91 Mechanical Seal Replacement
March 2006, Rev-A
M e ch an ica l Sea l
❑
6a Mechanical Seal Assembly
(See Figure 6a-1: “Mechanical Seal Overview / Replacement.”)
IMPORTANT !
IF WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE DRAIN HOLE IN THE VOLUTE IS NOTICED, THE
IMPELLER MUST BE REMOVED AND THE MECHANICAL SEAL MUST BE
INSPECTED.
Removing the Seal
1. To expose the mechanical seal, remove the:
❑ Suction head, if included
❑ Impeller - see heading “Impeller” on page 83.
Figure 6a-1: Mechanical Seal Overview / Replacement
CAUTION !
MECHANICAL SEALS ARE PRECISION ENGINEERED DEVICE. EXTREME CARE
MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT NO DAMAGE OCCURS TO THE MATING
FACES.