Fristam Pumps FCM Instructions for use

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Instruction and Maintenance Manual
FCM Colloid Mill
(Original Instructions)

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DESCRIPTION
This manual contains installation, operation and repair instructions for the Fristam FCM Colloid Mill.
CAUTION: BEGIN ALL PUMP MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS BY DISCONNECTING THE ENERGY
SOURCE TO THE PUMP. OBSERVE ALL LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED BY ANSI
Z244.1-1982 AND OSHA 1910.147 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START-UP AND INJURY.
SAFETY
This instruction and maintenance manual shall be read and completely understood prior
to operation of the pump. The manual should be kept available at the pump installation
location.
All applicable local/national regulation and laws shall be followed.
All work described herein may only be performed by qualied personnel.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection may be required.
Despite inherent safe design measures some amount residual risk will remain. Throughout
the manual these risks will be pointed out.
!
CAUTION: Begin all pump maintenance operations by disconnecting the
energy source to the pump. Observe all lock out/tag out proce-
dures as outlined by ANSI Z244.1-1982 and OSHA 1910.147
to prevent accidental start-up and injury.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ................................................................................................................................2
Technical Information ........................................................................................................4
Pump Operations ............................................................................................................... 6
Spare Parts ..........................................................................................................................7
Transportation ....................................................................................................................7
Noise Reduction ..................................................................................................................7
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................7
Installation ..........................................................................................................................8
Recommended Preventive Maintenance...........................................................................12
Gap Adjustment.................................................................................................................13
Drawing and Illustrations .................................................................................................14
Pump Assembly and Parts List ...................................................................................14
2VR Bearing Block Assembly and Parts List ..............................................................15
Double Mechanical Assembly .....................................................................................16
Pump Disassembly.............................................................................................................17
Seal Replacement ..............................................................................................................18
Pump Assembly .................................................................................................................19
Stator Assembly.................................................................................................................20
Pump Maintenance Record ...............................................................................................22
Warranty ............................................................................................................................23

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Inlet Pressure...................................................................................................250 PSI
Max. Speed Range.................................................................................................3600 RPM
Max. Viscosity.................................................................................................. 1,000,000 cps
Max. Flow Rate (product).........................................................................................50 GPM
Max. Flow Rate (CIP)..............................................................................................100 GPM
Rotation ................................................................................................................Reversible
Mounting .............................................................................................................Horizontal
Max. Temperature........................................................................................................302°F
Standard Fitting Size ..................................................................3 in. cover / 3 in. housing
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Major Product Contact Components ................................................................... AISI 316L
Cover Gasket.................................................................................................................Viton
Also available in ............................................................ EPDM and other options available
Surface Finish for Product Contact Surfaces........................................... 32 Ra (standard)
SHAFT SEALS & O-RINGS
Mechanical Seal Type ................................................................................................Double
Outer Stationary Seal.....................................................................................Carbon
Outer Rotating Seal ......................................................................Tungsten Carbide
Other O-rings (mechanical seals)...................................................Viton (standard)
Also available in..................................................EPDM and other options available
LUBRICATION
Bearing Block Oil .................................................................................... ISO VG 68
Oil Capacity ...................................................................................... ?? liters (?? US quarts)
RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES
Cover Bolt ........................................................................................45-ft lb / 61 Nm
Housing Bolt....................................................................................50-ft lb / 68 Nm
Rotor Bolt ....................................................................................118-ft lb / 160 Nm
Bearing Cover Bolt ..........................................................................10-ft lb / 14 Nm
Seal Retainer Bolt................................................................................7-ft lb / 9 Nm
REQUIRED TOOLS
Cover Bolt ............................................................................. 19 mm socket wrench
Housing Bolt............................................................................ 9/16” socket wrench
Rotor Bolt ............................................................................. 30 mm socket wrench
Bearing Cover Bolt .............................................................1/2” mm socket wrench
Seal Retainer Bolt................................................................. 10 mm socket wrench

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TABLE A1: Woods Sure-Flex Coupling Alignment
Sleeve
Size
Type E Type H
Parallel
A
Angular
Y max. - Y
min.
Y* Parallel
A
Angular
Y max. - Y
min.
Y*
5 .015 .056 1.938 - - -
6 .015 .070 2.375 .010 .016 2.375
7 .020 .081 2.563 .012 .020 2.563
8 .020 .094 2.938 .015 .025 2.938
9 .025 .109 3.500 .017 .028 3.500
10 .025 .128 4.063 .202 .032 4.063
11 .032 .151 4.875 .022 .037 4.875
12 .032 .175 5.688 .025 .042 5.688
13 .040 .195 6.688 .030 .050 6.688
14 .045 .242 7.750 .035 .060 7.750
Dimensions are in inches.
*The “Y” dimension is shown for reference.
WOODS SURE-FLEX COUPLING ALIGNMENT

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OPERATIONS
INTENDED USE
The standard Fristam FCM Colloid Mill versions are designed for use in hygienic applications. Each
mill is specied according to customer specications, including performance and materials of
construction. The pump may only be used for the application it was specied for.
General Specications:
• Motor sizes up to 50 HP
• Motor speed up to 3,600 RPM
• Viscosity up to 1,000,000 CPS
• Inlet pressure up to 250 PSI
IMPROPER USE
The standard Fristam FCM Colloid Mill versions may not be used in explosive atmospheres. Special
explosion-proof versions may be available. Please consult Fristam for more information.
Transferring media other that those specied can cause serious damage to the equipment and/or
personnel. Any modications to the pump or its use are only permissible with the explicit consent of
Fristam.
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove any foreign matter that may have entered the mill.
• Check mill for proper rotation as indicated on the mill. Proper motor direction is clockwise
when looking at the fan end of the motor. (NOTE: When checking the direction of rotation, the
mill must be full of liquid.)
• Never run the mill dry, even momentarily. Seal damage can result.
SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
• Shut off the power supply to the mill.
• Close the shut-off valves in the suction and discharge piping.
• Drain and clean the mill.
• Protect the mill against dust, heat, moisture and impact damage.

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SPARE PARTS
Use of replacement parts that are not approved by Fristam Pumps can lead to serious personal injury and
material damage. If you have any questions regarding approved replacement parts, please contact Fristam.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation may only be performed by trained personnel. The pump may be moved using approved
lifting devices suitable for the weight/size of the pump. Improper securing the pump may result in injury
from falling, tipping, or unsecured parts. Dimensional information is available for download at www.
fristam.com/usa. Weight information is based on motor selection, and is available upon request.
NOISE REDUCTION
Operating the pump within its intended design range will aid in reducing the noise to acceptable levels.
• Avoid excessively low or very high ow rates.
• Avoid cavitation of the pump.
• Maintain good piping practices (see below).
CLEANING
SIP PROCESS
FCM Colloid Mills should only be used for SIP (Sterilization In Place) process with the prior approval of
Fristam. Suitability may depend on selected elastomers and/or process temperatures.
CIP PROCESS
FCM Colloid Mills are suitable for the CIP (Cleaning In Place) process. The following is a general
example of the CIP process:
• Preliminary ush with water
• Caustic ush (NaOH, ~1-2%)
• Intermediate ush with water
• Acid ush (HNO3, ~1%)
• Final ush with water
The pump’s differential pressure should be sufcient to achieve adequate ow rates for proper cleaning.
The result of the CIP process is dependent on many factors (temperature, time, chemical compositions/
concentrations, speed, differential pressure, e.g.). Therefore, it is recommended that the cleaning cycle
is validated prior to being put into service.

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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Check the contents and all wrapping when unpacking the mill. Inspect the mill carefully for any
damage that may have occurred during shipping. Immediately report any damage to the carrier. Keep
the protective caps over the inlet and outlet in place until you are ready to install the mill.
INSTALLING
Prior to actually installing the mill, ensure that:
• The mill will be readily accessible for maintenance, inspection and cleaning.
• Adequate ventilation is provided for motor cooling.
• The drive and motor type is suitable for the environment where it is to be operated. Mills intended
for use in hazardous environments e.g., explosive, corrosive, etc., must use a motor and drive with
the appropriate enclosure characteristics. Failure to use an appropriate motor type may result in
serious damage and/or injury.
PIPING
CAUTION: Because the FCM Mill is highly efcient, the user needs to ensure that the mill will not be
over-pressurized during operation as this can cause severe damage to the mill. (Over-pressurization can
occur if a valve is closed on the discharge and the mill continues to run beyond its maximum pressure
rating.) The mill warranty is void for damage caused by over-pressurization. The pressure can be
determined by putting a pressure gauge at the discharge side of the mill.
Follow good piping practices when installing your FCM Colloid Mill:
• Support all piping independently to minimize the forces exerted on the mill.
• Ensure that the piping can accommodate thermal expansion without stressing the mill.
• Slope inlet piping up to mill to avoid air pockets.

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• Avoid sump areas where sediment may
collect (gure 3).
• Use a check or “foot” valve on the inlet side
of the mill in lift applications to keep the
suction piping ooded.
• Avoid throttling valves in the suction
piping.
• Keep suction lines as short and direct as
possible.
• Avoid abrupt transitions in the piping
systems (gure 4).
• Avoid the formation of air pockets in the
piping (gure 5).
• Ensure that the NPSH available in the
system is greater than NPSH required by
the mill.
• Avoid abrupt closure of shut-off valves, this
may cause hydraulic shock which can cause
severe damage to the mill and system.
• Avoid elbows in the suction line if possible.
When necessary they should be located 5
pipe diameters away from the mill inlet
and have a bend radius greater than 2 pipe
diameters (gure 6).
• Install a relief valve on the discharge side
of the mill with a bypass loop back to the
suction side to ensure that the mill cannot
be over-pressurized.
1265000244
REV. A
AIR
POCKET
1265000246
REV. A
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
5D
R>2D
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REV. A

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ALIGNMENT
In most cases, the mill will be shipped with a drive unit mounted on a baseplate. The drive and mill
are aligned at the factory; however, this alignment should be checked after installation (Figure 7).
Misalignment between the mill and drive can result in premature bearing failure or other damage. If
the mill is not shipped with a drive unit, use a exible coupling between the mill and drive unit. Align
the mill and drive unit according to the coupling requirements.
To check the alignment:
• Remove the wire ring from the coupling sleeve and let it hang between the sleeve and one of the
anges.
• To check the parallel alignment place a straight edge across the two coupling anges and measure
the maximum offset at various points around the periphery of the coupling without rotating the
coupling. If the maximum offset (“A”) exceeds the gure shown under “Parallel” in the table below,
realign the shafts.
• Check the angular alignment with a micrometer or caliper. Measure from the outside of one ange
to the outside of the other (“Y”) at intervals around the periphery of the coupling. Determine the
maximum and minimum dimensions without rotating the coupling. The difference between the
maximum and minimum must not exceed the gure given under “Angular” in the table referenced
below. If a correction is necessary, be sure to recheck the parallel alignment.
• Reinstall the wire ring on the O.D. of the coupling sleeve.
WOODS SURE-FLEX COUPLING ALIGNMENT
See Table A1 (page 5).
AY
MAX.
Y
MIN.
PARALLEL ANGULAR
1265000238 REV. -
FIGURE 7

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Have an electrician connect the drive motor using sound electrical practices. Ensure that proper motor
overload protection is provided. The size of the drive selected should meet the requirements of the
operating conditions. A change in conditions (for example, higher viscosity product, higher differential
pressure can overload the motor. For technical assistance regarding operating condition changes,
please contact Fristam Mills. Make sure that the mill is rotating in the correct direction.
WATER FLUSH CONNECTIONS
Your mill is equipped with a double mechanical product seal, and water must be supplied to provide
cooling and lubrication. Connect supply and return lines to the water pipes supplied with the product
seal on your mill.
Flush recommendations: Fluid: should be maintained at the exit/drain not to exceed 113°F. Flow rate:
16 gal/hr (1/4 gpm). Pressure: not to exceed 100 PSI.
START-UP CHECK-LIST
• Make sure that the mill and piping system are clear of any foreign matter. Do not use the mill to
ush the system.
• Make sure that the mill and drive are properly lubricated (see Technical Information section). See
instructions from the manufacturer for the drive.
• Check to make sure that all guards are in place and secure.
• Check for proper mill and drive rotation. Make sure that the mill is ooded with product when
checking the rotation. Running the mill dry even momentarily can cause seal damage (except
double seal).
• Check that all valves on the discharge side are open to prevent over-pressurizing the mill.
• Place an in-line screen (mesh size >1.0 mm) before the mill inlet to ensure no foreign objects run
through the mill and alter critical clearances.

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RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED SEAL MAINTENANCE
Visually inspect mechanical seal daily for leakage.
Replace mechanical seal annually under normal duty.
Replace mechanical seal as often as required under heavy duty.
When replacing ANY seal part, it is important to replace ALL seal wear parts.
LUBRICATION
The bearings and gears are lubricated with ISO VG 68 synthetic oil. Note: other lubricants are
available. The oil level should be maintained in the center of the sight glass on the rear of the bearing
block. The oil should be changed every 4,000 hours under normal conditions and every 2,000 hours
under severe conditions such as washdown applications.
See the oil capacity listing in the Technical Information section.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodically inspect the mill housing, cover, rotor, and stator for any signs of wear or damage. If wear is
present this could be a sign of over-pressurization, incorrect gaps or bearing wear.
TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIALS
Mill efciency depends on internal clearances between the rotor and the stator. Because of the tight
clearances, temperature differential* is a concern, because if there is a severe temperature change in
the mill, the shaft and screws may expand inside the mill housing. This expansion can result in rotor
or housing damage. You must ensure enough time must be provided for natural thermal expansion and
contraction to occur.
* For example, if you are running CIP solution at 180°F and your product is 50°F, that is a 130°F
temperature differential.

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ADJUSTING THE GAP
It is not necessary to disassemble the mill in order to change the width of the gap.
The casing channel is marked with minimum (0.2 mm) and maximum (2.0 mm) values and
percentages in between.
To adjust the gap, rotate the levers to the desired setting.

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FCM ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST
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Item No Description Qty Part Number
10 Cover, 3" Clamp 1 1500620000
20
Stator 1 1500270000
30
Rotor 1 1500630000
40
Casing 1 1500670000
50
Housing 1 1500610000
60
Bearing Block Ass'y 1 1349000039
70 Acorn Nut 12 1103000018
80
Washer 12 1104000002
90
Stud, 48mm Long 8 1103000101
100
Stud, 158mm Long 4 1103000188
110
O-Ring, Viton 1 1180000015
120
O-Ring, Viton 4 1180001305
130
Stud, 122mm Long 2 1103000123
140
Spacer 2 1102000070
150
Star Nut 2 1103000020
160
Screw Nut 1 1103006300
170
Screw Stud, 35mm Long 1 1103006406
180
Water Pipe, 1/8" NPT 2 1910000000
190
Fitting, Push-to-Connect 4 1912000375
200
Pin 1 1891000073
210
Blue Tubing, PVC 4.75" 1912000025
220 Lock Washer 4 1104000036
230 Hex Head Screw 4 1101000106
240
Mechanical Seal Retainer 1 1148000052
250 Hex Head Screw 2 1101018628
DWG# 1265000725
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Item No Description Qty Part Number
10 Cover, 3" Clamp 1 1500620000
20
Stator 1 1500270000
30
Rotor 1 1500630000
40
Casing 1 1500670000
50
Housing 1 1500610000
60
Bearing Block Ass'y 1 1349000039
70
Acorn Nut 12 1103000018
80
Washer 12 1104000002
90
Stud, 48mm Long 8 1103000101
100
Stud, 158mm Long 4 1103000188
110
O-Ring, Viton 1 1180000015
120
O-Ring, Viton 4 1180001305
130
Stud, 122mm Long 2 1103000123
140
Spacer 2 1102000070
150
Star Nut 2 1103000020
160
Screw Nut 1 1103006300
170
Screw Stud, 35mm Long 1 1103006406
180
Water Pipe, 1/8" NPT 2 1910000000
190
Fitting, Push-to-Connect 4 1912000375
200
Pin 1 1891000073
210
Blue Tubing, PVC 4.75" 1912000025
220
Lock Washer 4 1104000036
230
Hex Head Screw 4 1101000106
240
Mechanical Seal Retainer 1 1148000052
250
Hex Head Screw 2 1101018628
DWG# 1265000725

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2VR BEARING BLOCK ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST
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3
4
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30 50 60
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Item No Description Qty Part Number
1 Shaft, 2VR BB 1 1321000404
2
Bearing Block, 2VR 1 1310600284
3
Front Bearing Cover, 2VR BB 1 1303000018
4
Rear Bearing Cover, 2VR BB 1 1303000019
10
Bearing Isolator 1 1812000047
20
Bearing Isolator 1 1812000058
30
Bearing, Front Needle 1 1173001032
40 Bearing, Rear Angular Contact 3 1173001033
50
Bearing Lock Nut Washer 1 1104001051
60
Bearing Lock Nut 1 1306000112
70
Oil Sight Glass 2 1248000018
80
Vent Plug 1 1248000034
90
NPT Fitting 1 1226000006
100
NPT Fitting Cap 1 1226000007
110
External Retaining Ring 1 1148000046
120
Hex Head Bolt 8 1101000096
130
O-Ring 1 1180000148
140
O-Ring 1 1180000225
150
Bearing Block Guard 2 1936000264
160
Flange Guard Knob 4 1102000000
DWG# 1265000726
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Item No Description Qty Part Number
1 Shaft, 2VR BB 1 1321000404
2
Bearing Block, 2VR 1 1310600284
3
Front Bearing Cover, 2VR BB 1 1303000018
4
Rear Bearing Cover, 2VR BB 1 1303000019
10
Bearing Isolator 1 1812000047
20
Bearing Isolator 1 1812000058
30
Bearing, Front Needle 1 1173001032
40 Bearing, Rear Angular Contact 3 1173001033
50
Bearing Lock Nut Washer 1 1104001051
60
Bearing Lock Nut 1 1306000112
70
Oil Sight Glass 2 1248000018
80
Vent Plug 1 1248000034
90
NPT Fitting 1 1226000006
100
NPT Fitting Cap 1 1226000007
110
External Retaining Ring 1 1148000046
120
Hex Head Bolt 8 1101000096
130
O-Ring 1 1180000148
140
O-Ring 1 1180000225
150
Bearing Block Guard 2 1936000264
160
Flange Guard Knob 4 1102000000
DWG# 1265000726

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DOUBLE MECHANICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY
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DOUBLE MECHANICAL
SEAL ASSEMBLY
DOUBLE MECHANICAL
SEAL CROSS-SECTION

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MILL DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE THE COVER, STATOR, AND CASING
• Before disassembly, adjust the stator to the maximum
gap.
• Disconnect the ush water supply
from the pump.
• Disconnect the top ex push-to-
connect ush water tube from the
casing. It can remain attached to the
housing.
• Remove the 4 long cover-to housing
nuts, washers, and bolts. The 8 short cover-to casing bolts can remain in place.
• Remove the cover/stator/casing assembly from the housing. You may have to use a rubber mallet to
gently tap the cover off the casing dowel pins.
• Note: Please see the “Stator Disassembly” section if needed. It is not necessary when changing the
seal.
REMOVE THE ROTOR
• Place a chain wrench on the shaft to prevent it from rotating.
• Remove the rotor bolt.
• Inspect the rotor bolt gasket for damage.
• Remove the rotor by sliding it forward.
REMOVE THE ROTATING SEAL
• Remove the rotating seal from the shaft
REMOVE THE HOUSING
• Loosen the ange bolts.
• Remove the housing from the ange. You
may have to use a rubber mallet to gently
tap the housing. Be careful not to let the
housing drop down onto the seal when
sliding it off the ange.
• Inspect the 2 exposed stator O-rings for
damage.

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SEAL REPLACEMENT
MECHANICAL SEAL REMOVAL
• Place the housing seal side up on an even surface.
• Loosen the 2 seal retainer bolts
• Remove the seal retainer.
• Remove the ush seal from the shaft.
• Remove the stationary seal unit from the housing.
• Inspect as necessary.
MECHANICAL SEAL INSTALLATION
• Install the ush seal onto the shaft. Align the notches
in the seal to the installed set screws.
• Lubricate the outer O-ring of the stationary seal.
• Line up the notch to the outside of the housing.
• Install the mechanical seal retainer. Ensure that it is
fully engaged with the notch of the stationary seal.
• Secure the seal retainer bolts.
• Install the rotating seal onto the shaft.

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MILL ASSEMBLY
HOUSING INSTALLATION
• Slide the housing over the shaft until it meets the ange.
Be careful not to damage the seal.
• Install the ange bolts and tighten to the
proper torque.
• Install the rotating seal onto the shaft.
ROTATING SEAL INSTALLATION
• Install the rotating seal onto the shaft.
ROTOR INSTALLATION
• Slide the rotor onto the shaft.
• Place a chain wrench on the shaft to prevent it from
rotating.
• Install the rotor bolt and tighten to the proper
torque.
COVER, STATOR, AND CASING INSTALLATION
• Align the cover/stator/casing assembly with the 4 long
housing studs.
• Slide the cover/stator/casing assembly over the rotor and
onto the housing.
• Install the 4 sets of washers/nuts onto the long
cover-to-housing bolts. Tighten the cover
nuts to the proper torque in an equal
pattern.
• Connect the top ex push-to-connect
ush water tube to the casing.
• Connect the ush water supply to the
pump.

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STATOR DISASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL, AS NEEDED)
• Remove the gap adjustment handles without marring their outside diameters.
• Remove the other 8 cover nuts and washers.
• Remove the cover from the casing.
• Inspect the cover gasket for damage.
• Push the stator out of the casing through the front (cover side).
• Inspect the 2 stator O-rings for damage.
STATOR ASSEMBLY
• Install the stator into the casing. Align the threaded holes to the slots in the casing.
• Install the gap adjustment handles without marring their outside diameters.
• Install the cover onto the casing.
• Install the cover bolts and washers and nuts. Tighten to cover nuts to the proper torque.
• Install the assembly onto the housing.