Viking Pump TSM270: RL41507 Industrial Rotary Lobe - Manual

SECTION TSM 270
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VIKING PUMP, INC. • A Unit of IDEX Corporation •
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 USA
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
The illustrations used in this manual are for identification
purposes only and cannot be used for ordering parts. Obtain
a parts list from the factory or a Viking representative.
Always give a complete name of part, part number and
material with the model number and serial number of pump
when ordering repair parts. The unmounted pump or pump
unit model number and serial number are on the nameplate.
This manual deals only with Viking Rotary Lobe Pumps.
Specifications and recommendations are listed in Catalog
Section 270.
FIGURE 1
MODEL RL41507
Safety Information 1
Introduction 1
Special Information 4
Maintenance 4
Suggested Repair Tools 5
Disassembly 5
Cartridge Seal 6
Labyrinth Seal 7
Assembly 7
Thrust Bearing Adjustment 8
Installation of PEEK® Bushings 9
Warranty 12
RL41507 Pump Assembly 1
Exploded Pump Parts View 2
Pump Rotation 4
Head Removal 5
Timing Gear Removal 5
Use Of Bearing Puller 6
Bracket Removal 6
Fluidtec P/S ® - II Cartridge Seal 6
Lobe Positioning 7
Bearing Housing Assembly 7
Timing Gear Positioning 7
PEEK ® is a trademark of Victrex PLC.
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS
DANGER!
Incorrect installation, operation or maintenance of
equipment may cause severe personal injury or
death and/or equipment damage.
This information must be read fully before beginning
installation, operation or maintenance and must be
kept with the pump. It is suggested that suitably
trained or qualified persons perform all installation
and maintenance procedures.
DANGER !
Before opening any Viking pump liquid chamber
(pumping chamber, reservoir, etc.) be sure:
1. That any pressure in the chamber has been
completely vented through the suction or
discharge lines or other appropriate openings or
connections.
2. That the driving means (motor, turbine, engine, etc.)
has been “locked out” or made non-operational so
that it cannot be started while work is being done
on pump.
3. That you know what liquid the pump has been
handling and the precautions necessary to
safely handle the liquid. Obtain a material safety
data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid to be sure these
precautions are understood.
4. That the timing gearbox to cool before handling the
pump. The oil will become very hot during normal
operation. Allow the timing gearbox oil.
Failure to follow above listed precautionary mea-
sures may result in serious injury or death.
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INDUSTRIAL ROTARY LOBE PUMP
MODEL RL41507