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SECTION D: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
As the motor and seal chamber are oil-lled, no lubrication or
other maintenance is required, and generally Deming Pumps
will give very reliable service and can be expected to operate
for years of normal sewage pumping without failing. However,
as with any mechanical piece of equipment a preventive
maintenance program is recommended and suggested to
include the following checks:
1) Test moisture detector control “Test Switch” for
continuity of circuit. Water in the seal chamber will
energize a seal leak warning light at the control
panel. This is a warning light only and does not
stop the motor. It indicates the seal has leaked
and must be repaired. This should be done within 2
or 3 weeks to prevent further damage. See section
C-2.2.
2) Inspect impeller and body for excessive build-up or
clogging and repair as required per section E-1.
3) Check motor for ground leakage and proper amp
draw.
SECTION E: SERVICE AND REPAIR
NOTE: All item numbers in ( ) refer to Figures 10, 11, 12 & 13.
WARNING ! - Electrical power to the pump
motors must be disconnected and locked
out to prevent any dangerous electrical
hazards or personnel danger before any
service work is done to the pump.
CAUTION ! - Operating pump
builds up heat and pressure; allow
time for pump to cool to room
temperature before handling or
servicing.
E-1) Impeller and Volute Service:
E-1.1) Impeller, Lower Mechanical Seal, Volute and
Power Cord:
Service is limited to the following components becuase
of the explosion proof rating: ony the impeller, lower
mechanical seal, volute and power cord. Service to any other
components WILL VOID the warranty and explosion proof
certication. Any further work required contact Crane Pumps
& Systems.
E-1.2) Disassembly and Inspection:
To clean out the volute, or clean out or replace impeller,
disconnect power, remove cap screws then vertically lift
motor assembly from the pump body. Clean out the volute,
if necessary, clean and examine impeller for pitting or wear,
replace if required. To remove Impeller, remove cap screw
and washer. The impeller is keyed onto the shaft with a
square key and to remove, pull impeller straight off the shaft
using a wheel puller if required. Inspect o-ring and replace if
cut or damaged. Before reinstallation, check the motor shaft
and impeller bore for damage.
E-1.3) Reassembly:
To install impeller, apply a thin lm of oil to motor shaft and
slide impeller straight onto shaft, keeping keyways lined up.
Drive key into keyway. Thread cap screw and washer into
shaft and torque to 140 ft. lbs. Rotate impeller to check for
binding. Place o-ring on seal plate pilot diameter lining up
holes and install impeller and motor assembly onto volute.
Loctite cap screws, insert into volute and motor assembly
and torque to 35 ft. lbs. Check for free rotation of motor and
impeller.
CAUTION! - Pressure builds up
extremely fast, increase pressure by
“tapping” air nozzle. Too much pressure
will damage seal. Do Not exceed 10 P.S.I.
in seal chamber.
TABLE 2 - COOLING OIL - Dielectric
SUPPLIER GRADE
BP Enerpar SE100
Conoco Pale Parafn 22
Mobil D.T.E. Oil Light
G & G Oil Circulating 22
Imperial Oil Voltesso-35
Shell Canada Transformer-10
Texaco Diala-Oil-AX
Woco Premium 100
E-2) Impeller and Volute Service:
E-2.1) Disassembly and Inspection:
To clean out the volute (10), or clean out or replace impeller
(6), disconnect power, remove cap screws (2) then vertically
lift motor assembly from the pump body (10). Clean out
the volute, if necessary, clean and examine impeller (6)
for pitting or wear, replace if required. To remove Impeller
(6), remove cap screw (8) and washer (8A). The impeller is
keyed onto the shaft with a square key (7) and to remove,
pull impeller straight off the shaft using a wheel puller if
required. Inspect o-ring (9) and replace if cut or damaged.
Before reinstallation, check the motor shaft and impeller
bore for damage.
E-2.2) Reassembly:
To install impeller (6), apply a thin lm of oil to motor shaft
and slide impeller straight onto shaft, keeping keyways
lined up. Drive key (7) into keyway. Thread cap screw (8)
and washer (8A) into shaft and torque to 45 ft. lbs. Rotate
impeller to check for binding. Place o-ring (9) on seal plate
pilot diameter lining up holes and install impeller and motor
assembly onto volute (10). Loctite cap screws (2), insert into
volute and motor assembly and torque to 35 ft. lbs. Check
for free rotation of motor and impeller.
E-3) Outer Shaft Seal Service:
CAUTION ! - Handle seal parts with extreme
care. DO NOT scratch or mar lapped surfaces.
E-3.1) Disassembly and Inspection:
To expose outer shaft seal (4) for examination, remove
Impeller and Volute per Section E-2.1. Set motor assembly
(1) in the inverted position to prevent loss of oil. Remove
snap ring from motor shaft, then retaining ring (5), spring
(4C) and rotating member (4B) from shaft, See Figure 5.
Examine all seal parts and especially contact faces. Inspect
seal for signs of wear such as uneven wear pattern on
stationary members, chips and scratches on either seal
face. DO NOT interchange seal components, replace the
entire shaft seal (4). If replacing seal, remove stationary
(4A) from mounting plate by prying out with at screw driver.
E-3.2) Reassembly:
Lightly oil (DO NOT use grease) outer surface of stationary
member (4A). Press stationary member (4A) rmly into
mounting plate using a seal pusher aligning seal with pin,
nothing but the seal pusher is to come in contact with seal
face (See Fig. 6).