Flowserve VCT User Manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS APM, APMA and APH MX0301 - 07/03

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Refer to the manuals of any associated

equipment for periodic checks needed.
6.2 3 Re-lubrication

Refer to the motor manual and any

associated equipment for periodic checks needed.

6.3 Spare parts


6.3.1 Ordering of spares
Flowserve keep records of all pumps that have
been supplied. When ordering spares the following
information should be quoted:

1) Pump serial number
2) Pump size
3) Part name – taken from sectional drawing

in attachment.

4) Part number – taken from sectional

drawing in attachment.

5) Number of parts required


The pump size and serial number are shown on the
pump nameplate.
If over size or under size parts are required (liked to
wear rings) a sketch is required with indication of
diameter dimension required.
To

ensure

continued

satisfactory

operation,

replacement

parts

to

the

original

design

specification should be obtained from Flowserve.

Any change to the original design specification
(modification or use of a non-standard part) will
invalidate the pump’s safety certification. For
Flowserve contact see section 10 at the end of
these user instructions.

6.3.2 Storage of spares
Spares should be stored in a clean dry area away
from vibration. Inspection and re-treatment of
metallic surfaces (if necessary) with preservative is
recommended at 6 monthly intervals.

6.4 Recommended spares and
consumable items


For start up purposes:

1 - complete set of packing
1 - set of gaskets and o rings

For 2 years operation:

1 - set of bearings
1 - set of packing
1 - shaft sleeve
1 - set of gaskets
1 – set of casing wear rings

(optional:

1 - impeller wear rings)
For 4 years operation:

1 - set of bearings
1 - sets of gland packing
1 - shaft sleeves
1 - set of gaskets
1 - set of casing wear rings
1 - impeller
(optional:

1 - impeller wear rings)

6.5 Tools required


Any special tool is required to maintain these
pumps.

6.6 Fastener torques


6.6.1 Flange mating
Surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned. Assemble
joint and hand tighten all fasteners to insure
uniform metal-to-metal contact of the mating
surfaces.

6.6.2 Using the proper size torque wrench
( Work in ¼ to ¾ of wrench scale ) Pretorque
fasteners with an even steady pull to approximately
1/3 of the torque value in the sequence specified
below. Repeat sequence increasing torque to
approximately 2/3 of the specified value.
Finally repeat sequence for the specified torque.

6.6.3 start with any bolt
Identify as (1) and location designated as 0°, bolt
(2) will be at 180°, bolt (3) at 270° , and bolt (4 ) at
90°, Using counterclockwise rotation, tighten bolt
(5), (see figure below , where number of bolts are
only as example) and continue rotation until all
bolts have been tightened.

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