4 operational recommendations – Flowserve Single Outside Seal User Manual

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3.9 Wipe the seal faces clean with alcohol. Seal faces should not be

lubricated but be left clean and dry.

3.10 Position the rotating assembly so that the seal faces are in

contact and position the spring holder so that the spring gap (or

bellows rotary unit length) is that shown on the assembly drawing.

Tighten the set screws firmly and evenly.

3.11 See paragraph 4, Operational Recommendations before starting

pump.

Note: Seal designs incorporating a bushing style stationary face do

not include a gland. Lubricate the stuffing box bore and the O-rings with

the silicone lubricant provided with the seal. Hand press the bushing into

the bore of the stuffing box. Follow the above procedures for installation

of the rotating seal components.

4 Operational Recommendations

4.1 Do not start up the equipment dry. Vent air from the casing of

the pump and the stuffing box before start-up. Circulate clean

product or a clean fluid from an external source through the stuffing

box whenever the equipment is in operation, Plan 11 or 32.

4.2 If the seal runs hot, check for proper seal setting, seal housing

dimensions, and check the bypass or flush line for obstructions.

Do not allow the equipment to run for any extended time if the

seal gets hot or squeals.

For special problems encountered during installation, contact your

nearest Flowserve Sales and Service Representative or Authorized

Distributor.

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