Peerless Pump ELS User manual

2021
Installation and
Operations Manual:
ELS Pumps

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………… 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ……………………………………… 2
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED………………………………… 3
CHECKING THE WELL OR SUMP……………………………………………. 4
DEVELOPING THE WELL ……………………………………………………... 4
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION………………………………………………... 5
Approximate weight of water-filled pump column 5
UNLOADING THE PARTS………………………………………………………………… 8
PREPARING THE PARTS FOR INSTALLATION…………………………………. 9
Preparation of shaft sections 10
Verification of shaft straightness (measuring “run-out”) 10
Preparation of tube sections 11
INSTALLING THE BOWL UNIT…………………………………………………………. 11
INSTALLATION OF SHAFT, ENCLOSING TUBE, AND COLUMN ……… 15
Preferred method 15
Alternate method (when head space is limited) 17
INSTALLATION OF THE DISCHARGE HEAD………………………………. 20
LEVELING THE PUMP…………………………………………………………. 23
GROUTING THE DISCHARGE HEAD/SOLE PLATE………………………. 24
TENSIONING THE TUBE NUT………………………………………………………….. 25
INSTALLING THE VERTICAL HOLLOW SHAFT (VHS) MOTOR…………... 27
INSTALLATION OF LUBRICATION SYSTEM …………………………………….. 31
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ……………………………………………………….. 32
IMPELLER CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT…………………………………………… 35
Most Efficient Bearing and Impeller Clearances 37
STARTING THE PUMP…………………………………………………………. 40
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF VERTICAL PUMPS………………………...... 41

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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides important
information for installing and operating
your Peerless vertical turbine pump. As
you store, handle, and work with the
various components, please keep in mind
that the pipes, shafts, enclosing tubes,
bearings, bowl unit parts, etc. are all
precision-machined items and should be
handled as such. The straightness of
shafts, the squareness and flatness of
flange faces, the roundness and
concentricity of register (rabbet) fits are
all crucial to the proper assembly and
trouble-free operation of the pump.
Take care to follow the detailed
instructions in this manual.
Proper installation, operation, and
maintenance of this pump will contribute
to maximum operating efficiency and
long trouble-free life. Read the
following instructions carefully, with
frequent reference to the assembly
drawing, before starting the installation.
Then re-read each section as the work
progresses.
Keep this manual available at the
job site for handy reference for
operation, service and maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Pump parts, tools, and rigging
equipment used in installing pumps are
heavy and may easily cause personal
injury if dropped or carelessly handled.
The normal precautions and safety rules
associated with the erection of heavy
machinery, use of power equipment,
manual lifting, and handling of tools
must be observed in the installation of
this pump.
Do not work under a heavy
suspended object unless there is a
positive support under it to stop its fall in
event of sling or hoist failure. Disregard
of this warning could result in grave
personal injury.
Before opening the conduit box of
an electric motor, be certain that the
current to the motor is shut off and the
breakers are locked out. An electrical
shock from contact with live motor leads
can be fatal.
The motor canopy (cover) must be
in place when the pump is in operation.
If exposed, rotating parts below this
cover could cause grave personal injury.
Petroleum-based cleaning solvents
are flammable. Smoking by personnel
in the vicinity of these solvents is
extremely hazardous and must not be
permitted. Also, in many areas, the use
of these contaminating and hazardous
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EPA/Air Quality officials for
instructions.
The pumps described in this manual
should not be installed in any manner
except as specified herein, and must not
be operated at speeds, capacities,
pressures, or temperatures other than
those specified on the order.
These pumps must not be used to
pump any fluid other than those
specified for the order.
Lubricants which can contaminate
the water to be pumped or which are
soluble in water must not be used in
these pumps.
Violation of these warnings will
void the manufacturer's warranty and
may result in serious property damage or
grave personal injury.
WARNING: DO NOT WORK
UNDER OVERHANGING
EQUIPMENT.

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MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
The materials and equipment necessary for installation will vary with the size of the
pump and the type of the installation. The following list is offered as a guide only.
1. Bulk Material
 Pipe thread compound (sealant)
 Lubricating oil
 Grease (see Table 3a on page 32).
 Turbine oil (see Table 3b on page 33).
 Lubricant (see Recommended Lubricants on page 32)
 Petroleum-based solvent (if permissible by local EPA codes)
 Non-shrinking grouting material
 Anti-seize or anti-galling compound (for shaft and bolt threads)
2. Rigging Material
 Mobile power hoist or traveling crane
 Box clamps (2 pairs) - for flanged columns
 Slings - wire and nylon; appropriate for equipment being lifted
 Eyebolts
 Clevises (shackles) - for use with eye-bolts
 Lumber - sized to support pump shaft sections to maintain straightness and protect
threads
 Support beams - size, length and quantity required to use with elevator or box clamps
and support the weight of the assembled pump less the driver
3. Hand Tools
 Pipe wrench (minimum of 2) - sizes appropriate to equipment
 Chain tongs (minimum of 2) - sizes appropriate to equipment
 Pipe cutter or hacksaw
 Clean rags
 Feeler gauges
 Set of mechanic’s hand tools, including: files, scrapers, wire brush, pliers, wire
cutters, pocket knife, wrenches
 Dial indicator and mounting base
 Machinist’s level (carpenter’s level not sufficiently accurate)

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CHECKING THE WELL OR SUMP
Before any attempt is made to
install the pump, the well or sump
should be carefully checked to determine
that the casing is of the proper diameter,
depth, and straightness.
A suggested method of doing this is
to lower into the well a pipe that is the
same diameter as the bowl unit of the
intended pump and 1½ times the length
of the bowl unit.
If this test pipe can be lowered into
the required depth, it may be assumed
that the sump is suitable for the pump.
Do not install the pump in a well
into which the test pipe cannot be
lowered to the required depth.
DEVELOPING THE WELL
Developing the well and freeing it
from sand is part of the well driller’s job,
and should be done with a test pump
reserved for this service. These
instructions are provided as a guideline
only.
If a test pump is not available and
there is no alternative except to use
the new pump, raise the impellers at
least 3/16 inch above their normal
running position. (See Impeller
Clearances on pps. 35-39). Once
started, the pump must not be stopped
until the water is free of sand.
Despite these precautions, the pump
may still be damaged by water-borne
abrasives.
If, for any reason, the pump is
stopped while pumping water containing
sand, the pump may become “sand-
locked”. Sand-locking is the condition
that occurs when the clearances between
the impellers and bowls are packed with
sand, which settles in the bowl unit after
the pump stops rotating and the water
drains back into the well.
If a sand-locked pump is
restarted, severe damage may result.
If a pump is accidentally stopped
while pumping sandy water, sand-
locking may be overcome by the
following procedure:
1. As soon as the pump shaft stops
rotating, raise the impellers to their
top position.
2. Alternately raise and lower the
impeller a small amount to loosen
the trapped sand.
3. Rotate the shaft alternately clockwise
and counterclockwise by applying a
wrench to the drive coupling. This
too has the effect of loosening the
sand, permitting it to fall back into
the well.
4. If a separate water supply is
available, flush the pump with clear
water.
If all attempts to free the impellers
fail, it will be necessary to pull the
pump. The obstruction can then be
cleared by back-flushing, or, if neces-
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BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
It is strongly recommended that a
substantial concrete foundation be built
around the well or sump before the
pump is installed. The original pump
shaft alignment will last only as long as
the foundation supports the pump in a
stable position.
For well installation only:
If the pump discharge head has a
protrusion below the base that is wider
than the well casing, the top of the
casing must be far enough below the
foundation surface to clear such a
protrusion. In this case, a dam must be
provided around the well casing to retain
the grout that will later be poured
between the discharge head and the
foundation. If the well casing is wider
than any protrusion of the discharge
head below the base, the casing itself can
be used as a dam for the grout.
The thickness of the foundation must
be adequate for inherent stiffness, and
the ground area sufficient to provide a
stable footing. Minimum thickness and
ground area are determined by two
factors:
1. The firmness of the supporting
earth, considering adverse effects
of rain and flooding.
2. The total weight of the complete
pumping unit when full of water.
Total load on foundation =
Weight of all parts + Weight of
water in column. Table 1,
below, may be used for reference
in figuring the size of the
foundation. See the construction
drawing for weights of all pump
components.
Table 1. Approximate Weight of
Water-Filled Pump Column (lbs.)
Nom.
Pipe
Size
Schedule
(Wall
Thickness)
Wt. per
Ft. of
Pipe
Wt. of
Water
per Ft.
of Pipe
Total
Wt.
per
Ft.*
3 40 7.58 3.0 10.6
4 40 10.79 5.0 15.8
5 40 14.62 8.0 22.6
6 40 18.97 12.0 31.0
8 30 24.70 20.0 44.7
10 (.279) 34.24 23.0 57.2
12 30 43.77 48.0 91.8
14 30 54.57 57.0 111.6
16 30 62.58 76.0 138.6
18 (.375) 82.06 97.0 179.1
20 20 104.13 120.0 224.1
24 20 125.49 177.0 302.5
* Multiply the appropriate figure by the total
length of the column, and add the weight of
the shafting, discharge head and the driver
to obtain the total load on the foundation.
Note: Also refer to Table 2 on page 25
for weight of enclosing tube to add into
the equation.

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The pump must be installed on a
foundation rigid enough to support the
entire weight of the pump plus the
weight of the fluid contained in it.
Weight data for the pump is given in the
assembly drawing. Weak foundations or
foundations spread on unstable ground
can cause misalignment, vibration, and
even total foundation failure.
Foundation bolts must be provided to
firmly anchor the pump to its
foundation.
Dimensions for the location and size of
the foundation bolts may be obtained
from the assembly drawing.
It is recommended that a template
be made for accurately locating the
foundation bolts. See the construction
drawing for the correct placement of the
anchor bolts.
Figure 1a. Typical
foundation detail
(no sole plate).
Figure 1b. Typical
foundation detail
(with sole plate).

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A barrier or frame to retain the grout
which will be later poured between the
pump base and the foundation must be
provided around the hole for the pump
column.
Some pumps are provided with a
sole plate that fits between the discharge
head and the foundation. In this case, the
foundation bolts must align with the
holes in the sole plate rather than those
in the discharge head. The sole plate is
normally installed with the pump, but
you may choose to install it beforehand.
Whether the sole plate is installed
prior to the pump installation or at the
same time, the discharge head must be
attached to the sole plate. Inspect the
bottom of the discharge head to verify
that it has been machined over its entire
surface and that it is clean and free of
burrs and nicks. The machined surface
of the sole plate is installed against the
machined surface of the discharge head.
Failure to have each component's
surface machined will result in excessive
vibration.
Follow the instructions on page 23
for leveling and page 24 for grouting.
After the grout is cured (a minimum of
48 hours), the discharge head may be
removed to start the pump installation.
Peerless Pump does not recommend
installation of the sole plate without the
discharge head; however, if there is no
choice except to install the sole plate
alone, use the machined surface at the
top of the sole plate (the discharge
mounting surface) for leveling. Due to
manufacturing tolerances, the levelness
of the assembled pump may vary from
that of the sole plate.
Be sure to position the foundation
and locate the foundation bolts so that
the discharge head will be in accurate
alignment with the discharge piping.

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UNLOADING THE PARTS
For a relatively short pump, it may
be convenient to install the column and
shaft sections directly from the
transporting vehicle. This might be true,
for example, of a pump whose overall
length is 25 feet or less.
For pumps that will be installed in a
vertical position, all the parts should be
located close to the location where the
pump will be installed. Clear a large area
around the well or sump as a working
space for laying out the pump parts to
prepare them for installation. Arrange
timbers parallel on the ground in the
cleared area to support the pump column
and shafts.
Prior to installation, take inventory
of the shipment to insure that the parts
received match the list of parts on your
order. If the shaft sections were shipped
crated, one end of the crate may be
opened for a count. Leave the rest of the
crate intact to protect the shaft sections
during unloading.
It is strongly recommended that the
pump parts that are too heavy to be lifted
by hand be lifted from the transporting
vehicle with a suitable hoist. If this is
impossible, they may be unloaded by
slowly and CAREFULLY skidding
them down an incline. Lifting chains or
cables must not be allowed to contact
machined surfaces. If the shaft sections
were shipped crated, they should be
unloaded from the vehicle in the crate
and not be uncrated until ready for
installation.
Parts which are provided with lifting
lugs, lifting ears, or eye bolts must be
lifted by these points only.
Column, tube, and shaft sections
must be handled with extreme care.
These parts are machined to achieve
precision alignment. If dropped, bent,
or otherwise mistreated, misalignment
and pump malfunction will occur.
Shafts are especially sensitive to
abuse. Bent or dropped shafts must
not be used; they are certain to cause
pump failure.
Certain extra-long, relatively small-
diameter bowl units are shipped attached
to skids bearing this special notation:
CAUTION-DO NOT REMOVE THIS
PROTECTIVE SKID UNTIL THE
BOWL UNIT IS IN A VERTICAL
POSITION, READY TO BE
INSTALLED IN THE WELL OR
SUMP. RETAIN THIS SKID FOR USE
WHEN REMOVING THE BOWL
UNIT FROM THE WELL OR SUMP.
Detach basket strainer from suction
manifold prior to lifting the pump
assembly. This action will prevent
damage to the strainer, ensuring the
mesh device is not used as a pivot point
during lifting. It is very important that
this precaution be observed in handling
these units.

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PREPARING THE PARTS FOR INSTALLATION
All of the pump parts were carefully
inspected before leaving the factory, but
may have become soiled or damaged in
shipping and handling. Therefore, all
parts must be inspected by the installer
to verify that they are clean and
undamaged before installing them.
Check all column, tube, and shaft
sections to ensure that they have not
been bent, and that machined surfaces
are not marred in any way, especially the
mating surfaces and threads. A
procedure for testing shaft straightness is
specified on the following page.
If the shaft sections were shipped
crated, they should be removed from the
crate at this time. The top shaft section
can be identified by the keyseat and
extra long threaded section at the upper
end. Some pumps have a short shaft
section just below the top shaft section,
which is called the head shaft (or
“second top shaft”). The shaft ends may
be threaded to engage in a threaded
coupling, or they may have a keyway
(keyseat) and ring groove (annular
keyway) for a split-ring coupling.
Lay the shaft sections across the
parallel timbers previously placed on the
ground.
Do not step or walk on the shafts.
Do not place other parts or equipment
on the shafts. Use appropriate solvent
to wash off any protective coating from
the shaft sections, and wipe thoroughly
clean and dry. Clean the shaft coupling
threads using a wire brush and solvent,
cover both ends, and store couplings in a
clean place until ready for use.
Unless the pump is a short setting
unit and was shipped from the factory
pre-assembled, ALL installation and
assembly must be done vertically. If the
unit was shipped assembled from the
factory, check all pump, tube (if
applicable) and column joints for
tightness with the pump in the vertical
position and with its weight borne by
support clamps around the well or sump
opening.
Do not attempt to assemble the
bowl, column, enclosing tube, shaft, and
discharge head horizontally on the
ground before installation. Horizontal
assembly risks damage to the shaft
sections, tubing, and possibly the
column pipe. Bending of any of these
components will cause malfunction of
the pump.
The well or sump must be
thoroughly cleaned of dirt, debris and
contaminants before installing the pump.
After the installation, the well or sump
should again be inspected for foreign
matter, and cleaned if necessary. If it is
suspected that the fluid will contain
sizable solid particles or that foreign
objects may enter the sump or well, a
suction strainer should be installed with
the pump and cleaned periodically.
Your Peerless Pump dealer will be glad
to advise you on the need for a suction
strainer. Dirt, sand, etc. in the sump or
well will cause premature wear on the
critical pump internal surfaces, resulting
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Preparation of shaft sections:
Before beginning the installation of
the shaft sections, inspect them for
straightness: verify that they have not
been bent in shipping or handling. Set a
pair of rollers or vee-blocks on a firm
base next to the pump site to support one
shaft section as shown in Fig. 2.
Provide a solid mounting for a dial
indicator at the points labeled 1, 2, and 3
in Fig. 2. Place a shaft on the rollers or
vee-blocks and rotate it slowly by hand
while checking the eccentricity (run-out)
at points 1, 2 and 3.
Check all of the shaft sections in
this manner. Do not use any shaft
section that exceeds the limits given in
Fig. 2. Rejected shaft sections may be
straightened.
All re-straightened shaft sections
must have a cleanup cut machined on
both ends. Re-straightened shaft
sections must be rechecked for
eccentricity.
Larger shafts and shafts for non-
threaded (split-ring) couplings may have
an internal threaded section on one end;
this end goes up. In a flanged column
pump, the intermediate column sections
have identical ends; either end may be
upward. However, the top and bottom
sections may not have identical ends.
Refer to the assembly drawing for the
proper orientation.
The preferred method is to install
the shaft and couple it, then install the
tube and column over the shaft--
provided that head room permits. If
head room is limited, insert the shaft and
tube sections into the column sections so
that the shaft extends about a foot above
the top end of the column. This will
make it convenient for tying later.
When inserting the shaft and tube
sections into the column sections, take
care not to bend the shaft or damage
the threads.
Figure 2. Verification of
sha
f
t straightness.

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Preparation of tube sections:
Prior to assembling the tube
sections, inspect the tube faces to ensure
that they are free of nicks or burrs. Any
flaws on the tube end faces must be
removed prior to assembly, to ensure
proper mating of tube surfaces.
The tube sections are coupled by
tube bearings. Lubricate tube bearing
threads. Assemble the tube bearing onto
one tube, threading it in one-half of its
total length. Tube sections are furnished
in two different lengths: ten feet and
twenty feet. The ten-foot sections are
actually two five-foot sections, internally
threaded and coupled by an externally
threaded tube bearing; likewise, the
twenty-foot sections consist of four
coupled five-foot sections (see Fig. 3).
The top tube section is different and
may be identified by the external thread
at the upper end. It may be one piece or
coupled by means of a threaded tube
bearing to a “second top tube”
combining for a length that may be
different than the standard section
lengths. The tube section just below the
top tube is shorter than standard—
usually 3′4″. The top column section is
never fitted with a coupling, since the
upper end screws directly into the
discharge head or into a special flange.
While the bowl assembly is still in a
horizontal position, push the shaft down
as far as it will go and measure the
distance from the top bowl flange to the
top of the shaft. The normal
measurement is 20″. The distance from
that same flange to the top of the tube
adaptor face should be 10″. This
dimension is frequently referred to as
“10/20 stickup”.
If the dimensions on the bowl assembly
are different than those stated above, do
not proceed with installation; contact a
Peerless Pump representative as there
may be special instructions for your
bowl assembly.
Having recorded the first
measurement, now pull the shaft toward
you (or up) as far as you can and take a
second measurement. The difference
between the first and second
measurements is the total axial
movement of the impeller. This
clearance is normally ½″ ± ⅛″ (see
Table 4 on pages 37-39 for specific
dimensions).
Figure 3. Sectional view through
enclosed lineshaft column.

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Inspect the top bowl and/or
discharge manifold to determine if the
bypass ports are open or plugged. In
some cases, it may be necessary to
unbolt the top bowl/discharge manifold
from the bowl assembly and remove it
from the shaft, in order to determine
whether the bypass ports are open or
closed. An open bypass port can be
verified by sticking a welding rod from
the outside of the bowl inward, making
sure that it comes out in the area where
the shaft rotates, and is not blocked by a
bearing that has been installed over the
area of the bypass port.
If the lineshaft bearings are to be
oil-lubricated, the bypass ports must be
open. If the lineshaft bearings are to be
water-flushed, the bypass ports must be
closed.
Remove the shaft coupling and
upper tube bearing from the pump bowl
unit. Do not plug the ports with any solid
material.
For oil-lubricated pumps, fill the oil
groove in the lower tube bearing with a
medium-weight water proof grease. A
list of recommended greases is given in
Table 3a on page 32. If the bearing has a
longitudinal hole parallel to the bore,
plug that with grease also. Pack the top
bearing adaptor tube approximately half-
full with the same grease. This will
prevent loss of lubricating oil into the
well or sump and entry of pumping
liquid into the enclosing tube. Replace
the bearing and the coupling.
If the tube bearings are to be fresh
water lubricated, (refer to the assembly
drawing), there is no special preparation
before installation, except to be certain
that the bearings AND the inside
enclosing tubing are clean and free of
any dirt or debris. Do not put any other
lubricants in the bearings or
tubing.Check the total length of the
pump bowl unit, suction pipe, and
strainer (if furnished) to see whether the
hoist clearance is sufficient to handle
these assembled parts as a unit. If the
clearance is sufficient, assemble the
strainer to the suction pipe and the
suction pipe to the bowl unit. Lay this
assembly across the timbers, close to the
sump, ready for installation.
When head room is limited,
assemble all the standard shaft, tube, and
column sections. Insert one of the shaft
sections through the bearings in one of
the tube sections. Next, insert the
assembled shaft and tube through a
column section, with the tube bearing at
the same end as the column coupling (or
flange). This end is the upper end.
Arrange the shaft, tube, and column
sections so that the lower end of the
shaft protrudes about a foot beyond the
lower end of the tube, and the lower end
of the tube protrudes about a foot
beyond the lower end of the column.
This will make them convenient for
tying later. When inserting the shaft
and tube sections into the column
sections, take care not to bend the shaft,
damage the threads, or scrape the
bearings. Assemble all of the standard
column, tube, and shaft sections—except
the top section—in this manner and
arrange them on parallel timbers, next to
the bowl unit, with the coupling ends
nearest to the well or sump.
Do not insert the top shaft section
into the top tube and column sections at
this time. Before proceeding with the
actual installation, check to see that all
the pump parts and equipment have been
prepared according to the directions
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INSTALLING THE BOWL UNIT
Place two eyebolts diametrically
opposite in the upper flange of the bowl
unit. Attach a sling to the eyebolts,
using suitable shackles, and pass the
looped end of the sling over the hoist
hook (see Fig. 4). Lift the bowl unit in
such a way so that it is not dragged or
bumped in order to prevent damage to
any part of the pump. While the bowl is
in the vertical position, install the
strainer, if provided.
Fasten a box-type clamp or elevator
clamp to the bowl unit, just below the
upper flange (see Fig. 5).
Never attempt to handle or lift the
bowl unit by the shaft protruding
from the upper end. This could result
in bending of the shaft.
Figure 4. Proper method of lifting
pump bowl assembly.
Figure 5. Typical ELS bowl

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Lower the bowl assembly until it
rests securely on the support beams (see
Fig. 6).
Place over the top of the bowl unit a
specially made wood or metal apron that
covers the opening and fits closely
around the impeller shaft. Wrap a clean
rag tightly around the shaft, over the
apron (see Fig. 7). This will prevent
entry of foreign matter into the bowl
unit.
Take care not to drop tools, screws,
nuts, or any other foreign objects into
the bowl unit or sump. Such an object
could impair pump performance or
ruin the impellers. If passed by the
pump into the discharge piping, a
solid object could cause serious
damage to downstream components.
Any foreign object dropped into the
pump column must be retrieved before
proceeding with the pump installation.
If any foreign object is dropped into
the sump, it must be retrieved prior to
starting the pump.
Figure 7. Protect the top of the bowl
assembly to prevent the entry of foreign
objects.
Figure 6. Bowl unit supported over well
or sump by a box-type clamp.

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INSTALLATION OF SHAFT, ENCLOSING TUBE, AND COLUMN
Preferred method:
Head room permitting, lift the
appropriate-length shaft into a vertical
and plumb position. Check shaft threads
for any foreign materials or damage, and
clean threads with a wire brush and
solvent as required.
Shaft threads are left-hand, and
must be clean and de-burred!
Coat the shaft face and threads with
anti-seize compound. Check the shaft
coupling for any damage or foreign
material, and clean if necessary.
Screw coupling onto shaft for half
its distance. Approximately 1½ shaft
threads will be visible when coupling is
in half-way position. Another check for
correct positioning of the coupling on
the shaft is to insert a fine wire into the
drilled hole in the center of the coupling.
Visually inspect the shaft threads
and face of the mating shaft. Coat them
with anti-seize compound.
Lower the shaft and coupling onto
the lower (bowl unit) shaft. Manually
screw coupling until tight. If resistance
is encountered, remove the coupling and
shaft, and inspect the threads at both the
coupling and shaft to determine the
problem. Because the threads of the
shaft and coupling are straight (not
tapered), you should be able to tighten
them by hand until the two faces mate.
Check the tightness of the mating by
using two pipe wrenches as shown in
Fig. 8.
No noticeable movement should
occur when the pipe wrenches are used
to check the tightness of the hand-
mating. If movement is noticed, it would
be an indication that foreign material has
gotten between the faces of the two
shafts and, by using the wrenches, you
are causing movement by compressing
the foreign material. This is not
acceptable: the shafts should be
disassembled, the foreign material
removed, and any scoring on the shaft
faces should be corrected.
Check to make sure that the threads
on the first enclosing tube section are
clean and free of damage. Lift the five-
foot tube section over the shaft and
lower it onto the upper tube adaptor
bearing.
Using two large pipe wrenches or
chain wrenches, tighten the five-foot
tube section against the tube adaptor (see
Fig. 9). Note that subsequent
tube/bearing assemblies will be
completed horizontally (before hoisting
the sections).
Figure 8. Making a shaft joint. Note the
clean rag and wooden apron protecting
bowl unit and tube bearing.

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Fill the first five-foot section with
the same heavy-weight oil that was
installed on the tube adaptor. This oil,
being more viscous than the turbine oil
that will used from this point forward,
will act as a barrier to prevent the
lighter-weight turbine oil from leaking
out through the bypass ports. At the
same time, as the pump is lowered into
the sump, this will help prevent the
water in the sump from entering the
enclosing tube through the open bypass
ports.
Install the tube bearing into the
section five-foot tube section, screwing
coupling halfway in. Lower the
tube/bearing assembly over the shaft
onto the tube bearing of the first five-
foot section and tighten.
Connect a dragline to the lower end
of the column flange, to be used in
guiding and aligning the column over the
shaft (see Fig. 10).
The use of the dragline will prevent
accidental bumping of the shaft by the
column that could bend the shaft.
If
gaskets or
O-rings are
used
between
the flange
joints,
install the
appropriate gasket/O-ring on the bowl
flange.
Lift the first column section (usually
tapered) over the shaft, and then lower it
onto the top bowl/discharge manifold
flange. After ensuring that the two
flanges are properly registered, install
fasteners and tighten in an alternating
pattern.
At this time perform another
measurement check from the column
flange to the top of the enclosing tube
and to the face of the lineshaft; these
dimensions should be 10 and 20 inches,
respectively. If your measurements
differ from the standard 10/20 stickup,
do not proceed until you are able to
determine why you do not have a 10/20
stickup. Consult Table 4 on pps. 37-39
for precise dimensions for your pump.
Prior to installing the second
lineshaft, pour turbine oil down the
enclosing tube before installing the tube
bearing. After the enclosing tube is filled
with oil, screw the tube bearing into the
enclosing tube.
Figure 10. Hoisting column section.
Figure 9. Making a tube joint.

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Install shaft coupling to next shaft
section as directed above. Assemble the
next two five-foot sections of enclosing
tube with a tube bearing connecting
them. Tighten the two five-foot sections
of inner column horizontally and install
over the shaft, being careful not to bump
or damage the shaft.
Continue installation of remaining
sections, filling each enclosing tube
section with turbine oil prior to
installation of the next section.
Alternate method of installation of shaft and column in places where head
room is limited:
Move the first column section (shaft
and tube sections inside) into position
for hoisting, and fasten an elevator
clamp to the upper end, just below the
flange. Attach the sling to the clamp and
to the hoist hook as before.
Fasten the shaft section to the
column section by tying with a suitable
rope (a “tail rope”). Tie one end of the
tail rope to the hoist hook using a clove
or timber hitch.
With the same rope, take a double
half-hitch around the upper end of the
shaft in the threaded area, pass the rope
through the inside of the column section,
and take a reverse double half hitch near
the bottom of the shaft section, in the
threaded area (see Fig. 11).
When hoisting the column section,
the lower end should be guided by a
dragline that is pulled by the hoist (see
Fig. 10).
Tension must be maintained on
the tail rope while hoisting, to prevent
the shaft and tube sections from
slipping out.
Figure 11. Preparing to lift column
section with shaft and tube sections
inside (the type of hoisting clamp will
differ on pumps with flanged column).