DPUMP

Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
Instruction Manual
Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps

1
Section 1 INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions and THE COMPANY

guidelines for the installation, operation We are a recognized company due to our
and maintenance of the DPUMP standard. quality, efficiency and the technical
support we offer.
These pumps all use the standard power
end or the upgraded power end. This COMERCIALIZADORA FEOC S.A. de
means that both of these power ends are C.V. is proud for being a Mexican
the new improved design. manufacturer company on ANSI
horizontal centrifugal pumps.
There are many factors affecting the
successful installation, operation and Our brand DPUMP is recognized as the
maintenance of a pump. From one pump premier name in ANSI chemical process
to the next there is typically significant pumps.
variation in these factors. This makes it
impossible to create a bulletin that covers COMERCIALIZADORA FEOC S.A. de
all situations. Therefore, the information C.V. provides technical support and
contained herein is meant to serve only as special services specific to the needs of
a general guideline. If detailed questions chemical processors. The materials our
or problems arise, contact your nearest pumps are made of is a wide range and
DPUMP Distributor or call due of that they can handle corrosive and
Comercializadora FEOC S.A. de C.V. abrasive liquids in almost all grades of it.
Engineering Department.
Committed to continuous quality
It is extremely important that this entire improvement, our brand DPUMP
bulletin be read prior to installation or chemical service process pumps are truly
start-up of the pump. This is important for world class products and has become the
safety, for proper performance of the unchallenged leader in hydraulic design
pump, and for maximum Mean Time engineering, materials expertise and
Between Planned Maintenance application know-how.
(MTBPM).

2
Section 2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

The DPUMP process pump has been

designed and manufactured for sale
operation. In order to ensure safe
operation, it is very important that this
CAUTION- Hazards or unsafe practices
manual be read in its entirety prior to
which COULD result in minor personal
installing or operating the pump.
injury or product or property damage.
COMERCIALIZADORA FEOC S.A. de
C.V. shall not be liable for physical
injury, damage or delays caused by a Several important general precautions
failure to observe the instructions for are listed below:
installation, operation and maintenance
1. TAKE CARE OF BEARING
contained in this manual.
LUBRICATION. The standard bearing
housing bearings are oil bath lubricated
Remember that every pump has the
and are not lubricated by FEOC. Where
potential to be dangerous, because of the
bearings are oil lubricated and employed
following factors:
in units that may be out of service for
• Parts are rotating at high speeds
extended periods, fill the bearing housing
• High pressures may be present to the center of the oil sight glass with the
• High temperatures may be present proper type oil and turn over the drive
• Highly corrosive and/or toxic shafts periodically to relubricate all
chemicals may be present bearing surfaces at intervals of one-to-
three months.
Paying constant attention to safety is
always extremely important. However, 1. DO NOT RUN EQUIPMENT DRY
there are often situations that require OR START THE PUMP WITHOUT
special attention. These situations are THE PROPER PRIME (Casing Flooded).
indicated throughout this book by
following symbols: 2. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DESIGN PRESSURE (MDP) AT
PUMP OPPERATING
TEMPERATURE. See Figure 2-1 for
general pressure versus temperature
DANGER- Immediate hazards which ratings of common alloys.
WILL result in severe personal injury or
death. 3. ALWAYS LOCK OUT POWER TO
THE DRIVER BEFORE PERFORMING
PUMP MAINTENANCE.

4. NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP

WITHOUT COUPLING GUARD AND
WARNING- Hazards or unsafe practices ALL OTHER SAFETY DEVICES
which COULD result in severe personal CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
injury or death.

3
5. DO NOT APPLY HEAT TO FIGURE 2.1
DISASSEMBLE THE PUMP OR TO
REMOVE THE IMPELLER. Entrapped Pressure-Temperature Limits by Alloy
liquid could cause an explosion.

6. NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP FOR

MORE THAN SHORT INTERVAL
WITH THE DISCHARGE VALVE
CLOSED. The length of the interval
depends on several factors including the
nature of the fluid pumped and its
temperature. This interval must be
determined by the customer’s
Engineering personnel.

7. NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP

WITH THE SUCTION VALVE
CLOSED.

8. EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE OR

WITH THE SUCTION VALVE
CLOSED.

9. DO NOT OPERATE THE PUMP FOR

AN EXTENDED PERIOD BELOW THE
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FLOW
(Figure 20).

10. THE PUMP SHAFT MUST TURN

CLOCKWISE WHEN VIEWED FROM
THE MOTOR END. It is absolutely
essential that the rotation of the motor be
checked before installation of the
coupling spacer and starting the pump.
Incorrect rotation of the pump for even a
short period of time can unscrew the
impeller, which can cause severe damage.

4
Section 3 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

PIPING CONNECTION- FIGURE 3-1

SUCTION/DISCHARGE
Pump Installation Using Expansion
Joints.
All piping must be independently
supported, accurately aligned and
preferable connected to the pump by a
short length of flexible piping. The pump
should not have to support the weight of
the pipe or compensate for misalignment.
It should be possible to install suction and
discharge bolds through mating flanges
without pulling or prying either of the
flanges. All piping must be tight. Pumps
may air-bind if air is allowed to leak into
the piping.

Suction Piping
Piping Forces: Take care during
installation and operation to minimize To avoid NPSH and suction problems,
pipe forces and/or moments on the pump suction pipe sizes must be at least as large
casing. as the pump suction connection. Never
use pipe or fittings on the suction that are
smaller in diameter than the pump suction
size.
Many bellows type joints have an
effective area larger than the pipe area. FIGURE 3-2 illustrates the ideal piping
The force resulting from application of configuration with a minimum of 10 pipe
system pressure over the effective area diameters between the source and the
when combined with other live and dead pump suction. In most cases, horizontal
loads must not exceed the values given by reducers should be eccentric and mounted
the joints manufacturer. If the combined with the flat side up as shown in figure 3-
forces and moments are greater than the 3 with a maximum of one pipe size
specified values, a piping system as reduction. Never mount eccentric
shown in Figure 3-1 must be used. reducers with the flat side down.
Horizontally mounted concentric reducers
should not be used if there is any
possibility of entrained air in the process
fluid.

5
Vertically mounted concentric reducers Refer to the Centrifugal Pump IOM
are acceptable. In applications where the Section of the Hydraulic Institute
fluid is completely deaerated and free of Standards for additional
any vapor or suspended solids, concentric recommendations on suction piping.
reducers are preferable to eccentric
reducers. Suction pressure limits for DPUMPS
pumps with reverse vane impellers are
given in figure 3-4. The curves show
FIGURE 3-2 maximum allowable suction pressure at
various specific gravities. Note that Class
300 flanges may be necessary. Note also
that for front vane open impellers the
suction pressure is limited only by the
pressure/temperature curves shown in
Figure 2-1.

The pressure temperature ratings shown

in FIGURE 2-1 must not be exceeded.
Suction pressure is limited only by the
FIGURE 3-3 pressure temperature ratings, for pump
sizes 10x8-14, 8x6-16A, 10x8-16 and
10x8-16H up through 2.0 specific gravity.
Consult factory for specific gravity
greater than 2.0

Discharge Piping
Install a valve in the discharge line. This
valve is required for regulating flow
and/or to isolate the pump for inspection
and maintenance.

Avoid the use of valves and strainers in

the suction line. Start up strainers must be
removed shortly after start up. When the
When fluid velocity in the pipe is high, for
pump is installed below the source of
example, 10 f/s (3 m/s) or higher, a
supply, a valve should be installed in the
rapidly closing discharge valve can cause
suction line to isolate the pump and to
a damaging pressure surge. A dampening
permit pump inspection and maintenance.
arrangement should be provided in the
However, never place a valve directly on
piping.
the suction nozzle of the pump.

6
Pump and Shaft Alignment Check

After connecting piping, rotate the pump

drive shaft clockwise (view from motor
end) by hand several complete
revolutions to be sure there is no binding
and that all parts are free. Recheck shaft
alignment. If piping caused unit to be out
of alignment, correct piping to relieve
strain on the pump.

FIGURE 3-4

Suction pressure limits

7
PIPING CONNECTION – PIPING CONNECTION –
SEAL/PACKING SUPPORT HEATING/COOLING FLUID FOR
SYSTEM JACKETED COVER/CASTING

If the pump has a seal support system, it The piping connections for jacketed
is mandatory that this system be fully covers and casings are shown below. The
installed and operational before the pump flow rate of the cooling water (less than
is started. 90°F (32°C) should be at least 2 gpm
(0.13 l/s).
If packing is used:
Packing Lubrication – Water, when FIGURE 3-6
compatible with the pumpage, should be
introduced into Tap V (Figure 3-5) at
pressure 10 to 15 lbf/in2 (69 to 103kPa)
above the stuffing box pressure. The
gland should be adjusted to give a flow
rate of 20 to 30 drops per minute for clean
fluid.

FIGURE 3-5

FIGURE 3-7

Grease lubrication, when compatible with

the pumpage, may be used. In non-
abrasive applications the pumpage itself
may be sufficient to lubricate the packing.
Again, introduced into Tap V.

8
Section 4 OPERATION

ROTATION CHECK As final step in preparation for operation,

it is important to rotate the shaft by hand
It is absolutely essential that the rotation to be certain that all rotating parts move
of the motor be checked before freely, and that there are no foreign
connecting the shaft coupling. Incorrect objects in the pump casings.
rotation of the pump, for even a short
time, can dislodge and damage the FIGURE 4-1
impeller, casing, shaft and shaft seal. All
DPUMPS turn clockwise as viewed from
the motor end. A direction arrow is cast
on the front of the casing as shown in
Figure 4-1. Make sure the motor rotates
in the same direction.

PRE START-UP CHECKS

Prior to starting the pump it is essential

that the following checks are made. These
checks are all described in detail in the
Maintenance Section of this booklet.

• Pump and Motor properly secured

to the baseplate.
• All fasteners tightened.
• Coupling guard in place and not START-UP CONSIDERATIONS
rubbing.
• Rotation check, see above ENSURING PROPER NPSHA
instructions. Net Positive Suction Head – Available
(NPSHA) is the measure of the energy in a
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. liquid above the vapor pressure. It is used
• Impeller clearance setting (see to determine the likelihood that a fluid
appendix A and B). will vaporize in the pump. It is critical
• Shaft seal properly installed. because a centrifugal pump is designed to
• Seal support system operational. pump a liquid, not a vapor.
• Bearing lubrication. Vaporization in a pump will result in
damage to the pump, deterioration of the
• Bearing housing cooling system
Total Differential Head (TDH), and
operational.
possibly a complete stopping of pumping.
• Heating/cooling for jacketed
casing/cover operational.
Net Positive Suction Head – Required
• Pump instrumentation is (NPSHR) is the decrease of fluid energy
operational. between the inlet of the pump, and the
• Pump is primed. point of lowest pressure in the pump. This
• Rotation of shaft by hand.

9
decrease occurs because of friction losses 6 0 H z 5 0 H z
M inim um      M inim um     
and fluid accelerations in the inlet region f low            flow          
of the pump, and particularly Pum p  S iz e R PM ( %   of  B E P) R PM (%  of  B E P)
accelerations as the fluid enters the 3 x 2 ‐6 35 00 25% 2 90 0 21 %
1 .5x 1‐ 8 35 00 20% 2 90 0 20 %
impeller vanes. The value for NPSHR for
3 x 1 .5‐ 8 35 00 20% 2 90 0 20 %
the specific pump you have purchased is 3 x 2 ‐8 35 00 25% 2 90 0 21 %
given in the pump data sheet, and on the 4 x 3 ‐8 35 00 25% 2 90 0 21 %
2 x 1 ‐10 35 00 25% 2 90 0 25 %
pump performance curve. 3 x 1 .5‐ 10 35 00 25% 2 90 0 25 %
3 x 2 ‐10 35 00 33% 2 90 0 28 %
For a pump to operate properly the 4 x 3 ‐10 35 00 33% 2 90 0 28 %
6 x 4 ‐10 35 00 50% 2 90 0 42 %
NPSHA must be greater than the NPSHR. 3 x 1 .5‐ 13 35 00 30% 2 90 0 30 %
Good practice dictates that this margin 3 x 2 ‐13 35 00 50% 2 90 0 42 %
should be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) or 20%, 4 x 3 ‐13 35 00 50% 2 90 0 42 %
6 x 4 ‐13 17 50 50% 1 45 0 42 %
whichever is greater. A LL  G R O U P 3 
PU M PS 17 50 50% 1 45 0 50 %
Ensuring that NPSHA is larger than A LL  O T H E R  
S IZ E S AN Y 15% ANY 15 %
NPSHR by the suggested margin will
greatly enhance pump performance and
reliability. It will also reduce the All DPUMPS also have a “Minimum
likelihood of cavitation, which can Thermal Flow”. This is defined as the
severely damage the pump. minimum flow that will not cause an
excessive temperature rise. Minimum
MINIMUM FLOW Thermal Flow is application dependent.
Minimum continuous stable flow is the For more information please contact your
lowest flow at which the pump can nearest DPUMP Distributor or call
Comercializadora FEOC S.A. de C.V.
operate and still conform to the bearing
life, shaft deflection and bearing housing Engineering Department.
vibration limits of ANSI/ASME B73.1
2001. Pumps may be operated at lower
flows, but it must be recognized that the STARTING THE PUMP AND
pump may not conform to one or mote of ADJUSTING FLOW
these limits. For example, vibration may
exceed the limit set by the ASME 1. Open the suction valve to full open
standard. The size of the pump, the position. It is very important to leave
energy absorbed, and the liquid pumped the suction valve open while the
are some of the considerations in pump is operating. Any throttling or
determining the minimum flow. adjusting of flow must be done
through the discharge valve. Partially
Typically, limitations of 10% of the closing the suction valve can create
capacity at the best efficiency point serious NPSH and pump
(BEP) should be specified as the performance problems.
minimum flow. However, FEOC has
determined that several pumps must be
limited to higher minimum flows to
provide optimum service. The following
are the recommended minimum flows for
these specific pumps:

10
 in the pump may reach its boiling
point. If this occurs, the mechanical
Never operate pump with both the suction seal will be exposed to vapor, with
and discharge valves closed. This could no lubrication, and may score or
cause an explosion. seize to the stationary parts.
Continued running under there
2. A standard centrifugal pump will not conditions when the suction valve is
move liquid unless the pump is also closed, can create and explosive
primed. A pump is said to be condition due to the confined vapor
“primed” when the casing and the at high pressure and temperature.
suction piping are completely filled Thermostats may be used to safeguard
with liquid. Open discharge valve a against over heating by shutting down
slight amount. This will allow any the pump at a predetermined
entrapped air to escape and will temperature.
normally allow the pump to prime, if Safeguards should also be taken
the suction source is above the pump. against possible operation with a
When a condition exists where the closed discharge valve, such as
suction pressure may drop below the installing a bypass back to the suction
pump’s capability, it is advisable to source. The size of the bypass line
add a low pressure control device to and the required bypass flow rate is a
shut the pump down when the function of the input horsepower and
pressure drops below a the allowable temperature rise.
predetermined minimum.
3. All cooling, heating, and flush lines 7. Reduced Head
must be started and regulated. Note that when discharge head drops,
4. Start the driver (typically, the electric the pump’s flow rate usually
motor). increases rapidly. Check motor for
5. Slowly open the discharge valve until temperature rise as this may cause
the desired flow is reached, keeping overload. If overloading occurs,
in mind the minimum flow throttle the discharge.
restrictions listed above.
8. Surging Condition
A rapidly closing discharge valve can
cause a damaging pressure surge. A
dampening arrangement should be
It is important that the discharge valve be provided in the piping.
opened within a short interval after
starting the driver. Failure to do this
could cause a dangerous build up of heat,
and possibly an explosion.

6. Reduced capacity.
Avoid running a centrifugal pump at
drastically reduced capacities or with
discharge valve closed for extended
periods of time. This can cause
severe temperature rise and the liquid

11
 OPERATION IN SUB-FREEZING
CONDITIONS
When using the pump in sub-freezing
conditions where the pump is periodically
idle, the pump should be properly drained
or protected with thermal devices which
will deep the liquid in the pump from
freezing.

SHUTDOWN CONSIDERATIONS
When the pump is being shutdown, the
procedure should be the reverse of the
start-up procedure. First, slowly close the
discharge valve, shutdown the driver,
then close the suction valve. Remember,
closing the suction valve while the pump
is running is a safety hazard and could
seriously damage the pump and other
equipment.

12
 TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a guide to troubleshooting problems with DPUMPS. Common problems
are analyzed and solutions are offered. Obviously, it is impossible to cover every possible
scenario. If you are having a problem that is not covered by one of the examples, then you
may want to contact your local DPUMPS Sales Engineer or Distributor/Representative for
assistance.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY

Problem #1 1.1 Recalculate NPSH available. It must be
Pump not reaching Insufficient NPSH. (Noise greater than the NPSH required by pump at
design flow rate may not be present.) desired flow. If not, redesign suction piping,
holding number of elbows and number of
planes to a minimum to avoid adverse flow
rotation as it approaches the impeller.
1.2 Reduce system head by increasing pipe size
System head greater than and/ or reducing number of fittings.
anticipated. Increase impeller diameter.
NOTE: Increasing impeller diameter may
require use of a larger motor.
1.3 1. Check suction line gaskets and threads
Entrained air. Air leaf from for tightness.
atmosphere on suction side. 2. If vortex formation is observed in suction
tank, install vortex breaker.
3. Check for minimum submergence.
1.4 Process generated gases may require larger
Entrained gas from process. pumps.
1.5 Check motor speed against design speed.
Speed too low.
1.6 Reset impeller clearance.
Impeller clearance too large.
1.7 1. Reduce solids in the process fluid when
Plugged impeller, suction line possible.
or casing which may be due 2. Consider larger pump.
to a product or large solids.
1.8 Replace part or parts.
Wet end parts (casing cover,
impeller) worn, corroded or
missing
Problem #2 2.1 Refer to remedies listed under Problem #1.0
Pump not reaching Refer to possible causes and #3.0
design head under Problem # 1.0
(TDH).
Problem #3 3.1 Repeat priming operation, recheck
No discharge of No properly primed. instructions. If pump has run dry,
flow with pump disassemble and inspect the pump before
running. operation.

13
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY
Problem #3 3.2 Refer to recommended remedy under
No discharge of Entrained air. Air leak from Problem #1.0, Item #1.3.
flow with pump atmosphere on suction side.
running. 3.3 Refer to recommended remedy under
Plugged impeller, suction line Problem #1.0, Item #1.9.
or casing which may be due
to a fibrous product or large
solids.
3.5 Replace damaged parts.
Damaged pump shaft,
impeller.
Problem #4.0 4.1 Refer to recommended remedy under
Pump operates for Insufficient NPSH. Problem #1.0, Item #1.1
short period, then 4.2 Refer to recommended remedy under
loses prime. Entrained air. Air leak from Problem #1.0, Item #1.3.
atmosphere on suction side.
Problem #5.0 5.1 Refer to recommended remedy under
Excessive noise Cavitation – insufficient Problem #1.0, Item #1.1
from wet end. NPSH available.
5.2 Redesign suction piping, holder number of
Abnormal fluid rotation due elbows and number of planes to a minimum
to complex suction piping. to avoid adverse fluid rotation as it
approaches the impeller.
5.3 1. Check and reset impeller clearance.
Impeller rubbing. 2. Check outboard bearing assembly for
axial end play.
5.4 Replace damaged parts.
Damaged pump shaft,
impeller.
Problem #6 6.1 1. Work with clean tools in clean
Excessive noise Bearing contamination surroundings.
from power end. appearing on the raceways as 2. Remove all outside dirt form housing
scoring, pitting, scratching, or before exposing bearings.
rusting caused by adverse 3. Handle with clean dry hands.
environment and entrance of 4. Treat a used bearing as carefully as new
abrasive contaminants from one.
atmosphere. 5. Use clean solvent and flushing oil.
6. Protect disassembled bearing from dirt
and moisture.
7. Keep bearings wrapped in paper or clean
cloth while not in use.
8. Clean inside of housing before replacing
bearings.
9. Check oil seals and replace as required.
10. Check all plugs and tapped openings to
make sure that they are tight.

- 14 -
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY
Problem #6 6.2 When mounting the bearing on the driver
Excessive noise Brinelling of bearing shaft use a proper size ring and apply the
from power end. identified by indentation on pressure against the inner ring only. Be sure
the ball races, usually caused when mounting a bearing to apply the
by incorrectly applied forces mounting pressure slowly and evenly.
in assembling the bearing or
by shock loading such as
hitting the bearing or drive
shaft with a hammer.
6.3 1. Correct the source of vibration.
False brinelling of bearing 2. Where bearings are oil lubricated and
identified again by either employed in units that may be out of service
axial or circumferential for extended periods, the drive shafts should
indentations usually caused be turned over periodically to relubricate all
by vibration of the balls bearing surfaces at intervals of one-to-three
between the races in a months.
stationary bearing.
6.4 1. Follow correct mounting procedures for
Thrust overload on bearing bearings.
identified by flaking ball path
on one side of the outer race
or in the case of maximum
capacity bearings, may appear
as a spalling of the races in
the vicinity of the loading
slot. These thrust failures are
caused by improper mounting
of the bearing or excessive
thrust loads.
6.5 Handle parts carefully and follow
Misalignment identified by recommended mounting procedures. Check
fracture of ball retainer or a all parts for proper fit and alignment.
wide ball path on the inner
race and a narrower cocked
ball path on the outer race.
Misalignment is caused by
poor mounting practices or
defective drive shaft. For
example, bearing not square
with the centerline or possibly
a bent shaft due to improper
handling.

- 15 -
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY
Cont: Problem 6.6 1. Where current shunting through the bearing
#6 Bearing damaged by electric cannot be corrected, a shunt in the form of a
Excessive noise arcing identified as electro- slip ring assembly should be incorporated.
from power end. etching of both inner and 2. Check all wiring, insulation and rotor
outer ring as a pitting or windings to be sure that they are sound and
cratering. all connections are properly made.
Electrical arcing is caused 3. Where pumps are belt driven, consider the
by a static electrical charge elimination of static charges by proper
eminating from belt drives, grounding or consider belt material that is less
electrical leakage or short generative.
circuiting.
6.7 1. Be sure the lubricant is clean.
Bearing damage due to 2. Be sure proper amount of lubricant is used.
improper lubrication, The constant level oiler supplied with
identified by one or more of DPUMPS pumps will maintain the proper oil
the following: level if it is installed and operating properly.
1. Abnormal bearing In the case of greased lubricated bearings, be
temperature rise. sure that there is space adjacent to the bearing
2. A stiff cracked grease into which it rid itself of excessive lubricant,
appearance. otherwise the bearing may overheat and fail
3. A brown or bluish prematurely.
discoloration of the bearing 3. Be sure the proper grade of lubricant is
races. used.

- 16 -
 Section 5 MAINTENANCE

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE oil, grease, etc. Hands and gloves should

The following sections of this manual be clean. Only clean towels, rags, and
give instructions on how to perform a tools should be used. This tool kit
complete maintenance overhaul. includes a handy impeller wrench, which
However, it is also important to simplifies installation and removal of the
periodically repeat the “Pre start-up impeller. It also contains “nose cones”
checks” listed on page 11. These checks which protect shaft threads and make it
will help extend pump life as well as the easy to install the mechanical seal.
length of time between major overhauls.
FIGURE 5-1
NEED FOR MAINTENANCE DPUMPS Tool Kit
RECORDS
A procedure for keeping accurate
maintenance records is a critical part of
any program to improve pump reliability.
There are many variables that can
contribute to pump failures. Often long
term and repetitive problems can only be
solved by analyzing these variables
through pump maintenance records.

NEED FOR CLEANLINESS

DISASSEMBLY
One of the major causes of pump failure
is the presence of contaminants in the Refer to the parts list shown in Figures 5-
bearing housing. This contamination can 23, 5-24, 5-25, 6-6, 7-1 and 8-1 for item
be in the form of moisture, dust, dirt and number references used throughout this
other solid particles such as metal chips. section.
Contamination can also be harmful to the
mechanical seal (especially the seal faces) 1. Before performing any maintenance,
as well as other parts of the pumps. For disconnect the driver from its power
example, dirt in the impeller threads supply and lock it off line.
could cause the impeller to not be seated
properly against the shaft. This, in turn,
could cause a series of other problems.
For these reasons, it is very important that Lock out power to driver to prevent
proper cleanliness be maintained. Some personal injury.
guidelines are listed below. 2. Close the discharge and suction valves,
and drain all liquid from the pump.
After draining the oil from the bearing
housing, periodically send it out for 3. Close all valves on auxiliary equipment
analysis. If it is contaminated, determine and piping, then disconnect all auxiliary
the cause and correct. The work area piping.
should be clean and free from dust, dirt,

- 17 -
4. Decontaminate the pump as necessary.

Do not apply heat to the impeller. If

If DPUMPS contain dangerous liquid is entrapped in the hub, an
chemicals, it is important to follow plant explosion could occur.
safety guidelines to avoid personal injury
or death. 13. Remove the seal or packing gland
nuts (#111A).
5. Remove the coupling guard. 14. Remove the tow cap screws (#140)
6. Remove the spacer from the coupling. which attach the rear cover plate to the
7. Remove casing fasteners (#115A). adapter. Carefully remove the rear cover
8. Remove the fastener holding the plate (#106).
bearing housing foot to the base plate. 15. If a cartridge type mechanical seal
9. Move the power end, rear cover, and (#153) is used (Figure 5-2), loosen the set
seal chamber assembly away from the screws which lock the unit to the shaft
casing. Discard the casing/cover gasket and remove the complete seal assembly.
(#107). If you plan to reuse the seal, the spacing
clips or tabs should be reinstalled prior to
loosening the set screws. This will ensure
that the proper seal compression is
maintained.
The power end and rear cover assembly
is heavy. It is important to follow plant FIGURE 5-2
safety guidelines when lifting it.

10. Transport the assembly to the

maintenance shop.
11. Remove the coupling hub from the
pump shaft (#105).
12. Using the shaft key (#130), mount the
impeller wrench from the “DPUMPS
Tool Kit” (Figure 5-1) to the end of the
shaft. With the wrench handle pointing to
the left when viewed from the impeller
end, grasp the impeller (#103) firmly with
both hands (wear heavy gloves), by 16. If a component type inside
turning the impeller in the clockwise mechanical seal (#153) is used, loosen the
direction move the wrench handle to the set screws on the rotating unit and remove
11:00 o’clock position and then spin the it from the shaft, see Figure 5-2. Then
impeller quickly in a counterclockwise pull the gland (#190) and stationary seat
direction so that the wrench makes a off the shaft. Remove the stationary seat
sudden impact with a hard surface on the from the gland. Discard all O-rings and
bench. After several raps, the impeller gaskets.
should be free. Unscrew the impeller and
remove from the shaft. Discard the
impeller gasket (#104).

18
FIGURE 5-3 FIGURE 5-4

20. If the power end is oil lubricated,

remove the drain plug (#134) and drain
the oil from the bearing housing (#119).
21. If the pump has lip seals, a deflector
(#114) will be present. Remove it.
22. Loosen the three set screws (#201A)
on the bearing carrier (#201). The bearing
carrier must be completely unscrewed
from the bearing housing.
17. If a component type outside Note: Do not pry against the shaft.
mechanical seal is used, remove the gland The face of the bearing carrier has three
and the stationary seat. Remove the square lugs that protrude form the
stationary seat from the gland. Loosen the surface. The bearing carrier is turned by
set screws in the rotating unit and remove using an open end wrench on one of the
it. Discard all O-rings and gaskets. square lugs as shown in Figure 5-5.
18. If packing (#113) is used, remove it
and the seal cage (lantern ring) (#112). FIGURE 5-5
Remove the gland (#110).
19. If the pump has a hook type sleeve
(#177) it can now be removed. Unit now
appears as shown in Figure 5-4.

19
23. Because the O-rings (#201B) will from the shaft (#105). Discard the
cause some resistance in removing the lockwasher.
bearing carrier assembly from the 26. An arbor or hydraulic press may be
housing, hold the bearing carrier flange used to remove the bearings (#120 and
firmly and with slight rotation, pull it out #121) from the shaft. It is extremely
of the bearing housing. The bearing important to apply even pressure to the
carrier assembly with the shaft an inner bearing race only. Never apply
bearings should come free. This unit will pressure to the outer race as this exerts
appear as shown in Figure 5-6. Further load on the balls and causes damage.
disassembly is not required unless the
bearings are to be replaced.

FIGURE 5-6
Applying pressure to the race could
permanently damage the bearings.

27. On type 2 and 3 pumps, the bearing

housing (#119) must be separated from
the bearing housing adapter (#108). This
is accomplished by removing the
capscrews (#139) which thread into the
bearing housing. The adapter O-ring
(#131) should be discarded.
24. Remove the snap ring (#201C) 28. If lip seals (#118) and (#129) (Figure
(Figure 5-7) on Type 1 and 2 pumps, or 5-8) are used, they should be removed
the bearing retainer (#201D) on Type 3 from the bearing housing and adapter and
pumps. discarded.

FIGURE 5-7 FIGURE 5-8

29. If bearing isolators are used, please

contact to a Distributor.
30. If magnetic seals are used, maintain
the seals as specified by the manufacturer.
Note: Type 1 and 2 pumps equipped with 31. The sight cage (#200) should be
duplex angular contact bearings use a removed from the bearing housing.
bearing retainer (#201) instead of the
snap ring. Remove the carrier form
bearing.
25. The bearing locknut (#124) and
lockwasher (#125) may now be removed

20
FIGURE 5-9

CLEANING/INSPECTION

All parts should now be thoroughly

cleaned and inspected. New bearings, O-
rings, gaskets, and lip seals should be
used. Any parts that show wear or
corrosion should be replaced with new
genuine DPUMP parts.

It is important that only non-flammable,

non-contaminated cleaning fluids are
used. These fluids must comply with plant
safety and environmental guidelines.

21
 ASSEMBLY 1. Install the inboard bearing (#120) on
It is very important that all pipe threads the shaft (105).
be sealed properly. PTFE tape provides a The inboard bearing must be positioned
very reliable seal over a wide range of against the shoulder as shown in figure 5-
fluids, but it has a serious shortcoming if 10.
not used properly. If, during application
to the threads, the tape is wrapped over Both bearings have a slight interference
the end of the male thread, strings of the fit which requires that they be pressed on
tape will be formed off when threaded the shaft with an arbor or hydraulic press.
into the female fitting. This string can A chart giving bearing fits is shown in
then tear away and lodge in the piping Figure 35. Even force should be applied
system. If this occurs in the seal flush to the inner race only. Never press on the
system, small orifices can become outer race, as the force will damage the
blocked effectively shutting off flow. For balls and races. An alternate method of
this reason we do not recommend the use installing bearings is to heat the bearings
of PTFE tape as a thread sealant. to 200°F (93°C) in an oven or induction
heater. Then place them quickly in
position on the shaft.
FEOC recommends the use of alternative
sealants such as sealant paste with PTFE.

POWER END ASSEMBLY Never heat the bearings above 230°F

(110°C). To do so will likely cause the
Bearing Installation bearing fits to permanently change,
Mounting of bearings on shafts must be leading to early failure.
done in a clean environment. Bearing and
power end life can be drastically reduced
if even very small foreign particles work
their way into the bearings.

Bearings should be removed from their

protective packaging only immediately
before assembly to limit exposure
contamination. After removing the
packaging they should only come in
contact with clean hands, fixtures, tools
and work surfaces.

The chart shown in figure 5-9 gives the

SKF part numbers for bearings in
DPUMPS. Note that the term “inboard
bearing” refers to the bearing nearest to
the casing. “Outboard bearing” refers to
the bearing nearest to the motor.

22
FIGURE 5-9
Type Type of Bearings Inboard Single Row, Outboard Double Optional
Deep Groove Row, Angular Outboard Duplex
Contact, Deep Angular Contact
Groove
1L Oil bath/mist – Open1 6207C3 5306-AC3 7306-BECBY
Greased for life – Double
6207-2ZC3 5306-A2Z NA5
Shielded2
Sealed for life – Double
6207-2RSIC3 5306-A2RS NA5
Sealed4
2L Oil bath/mist – Open1 6310-C3 5310-AHC3 7310-BECBY
Greased for life – Double
6310-2ZC3 5310-A2ZC3 NA5
Shielded2
Sealed for life – Double
6310-2RSIC3 5310-A2RS NA5
Sealed4
3L Oil bath/mist – Open1 6314-C3 5314-AC3 7314-BECBY
Greased for life – Double
6314-2ZC3 5314-A2ZC3 NA5
Shielded2
Sealed for life – Double
6314-2RS1C3 5314-A2ZRS1C3 NA5
Sealed4
1
These bearings are open on both sides. They are lubricated by oil bath or oil mist.
2
These bearings are shielded on both sides. They come pre-greased by the bearing manufacturer. The user does not
need to regrease these bearings. The shields do not actually contact the bearing race, so no heat is generated.
3
These bearings are sealed on both sides. They come pre-greased by the bearing manufacturer. The user does not need
to regrease these bearings. The seals physically contact and rub against the bearing race, which generates heat. These
bearings are not recommended at speeds above 1750 RPM.
4
Regreasable – Single Shielded bearings are not available in the duplex configuration; however, open oil bath-type
bearings can be used for the regreasable configuration. These bearings must be pre-greased during assembly.
Lubrication fittings are provided, to allow the user to periodically replenish, as recommended by the bearing and/or
grease manufacturer
5
Not available.

snap ring and the small side of the

retainer must face away from the inboard
FIGURE 5-10 bearing.

3. Using clean gloves, install the outboard

bearing (#121) firmly against the shoulder
as shown in Figure 5-10. If hot bearing
mounting techniques are used, steps must
be taken to ensure the outboard bearing is
firmly positioned against the shaft
2. Place the snap ring (#201C for 1L and shoulder. The outboard bearing, while
2L type std.) or the bearing retainer still hot. is to be positioned against the
(#201D for 3L type and 1L and 2L type shaft shoulder. After the bearing has
with outboard duplex angular contact cooled below 100°F (38°C) the bearing
bearing) onto the outboard end of the should be pressed against the shaft
shaft and slide down to the inboard shoulder. An approximate press force
bearing. Note the proper orientation of the needed to seat the bearing is listed in
bearing retainer or snap ring must be Figure 5-11. This value may be used if
assured in this step. The flat side of the the press has load measuring capability.

23
 FIGURE 5-12

It must be understood that fixtures and

equipment used to press the bearing must
be designed so no load is ever transmitted
through the bearing balls. This would
damage the bearing.

The locknut (#124) and lockwasher

(#125) should be installed. The locknut
should be torqued to the value shown in
Figure 5-11. At this point the lock washer
tang must be bent into the locknut. Lip Seals
If lip seals were used, install new lip seals
FIGURE 5-11 in the bearing carrier (#201) and the
housing (#119) (Group 1) or the adapter
Pump Press Force Locknut Torque (#108) (Group 2 and 3). The lip seals
Type Lbf (N) ft.lbf (N.m) (#118 and #129) are double lip style, the
1L 1300 (5,780) 20+5/-0 (27+4/0) cavity between the lips should be 1/2 to
2/3 filled with grease.
2L 2500 (11,100) 40 +5/-0 (54 +7/-0)

Labyrinth seals
3L 4500 (20,000) 70 +5/-0 (95 +7/0)
Follow the installation instructions
provided by the manufacturer.

4. If the outboard bearing is cold pressed

against the shaft shoulder, it should be Magnetic seals
secured with the lockwasher and locknut Follow the installation instructions
torqued with the "locknut torque" value provided by the manufacturer.
listed in Figure 5-11. The lockwasher
tang must then be bent into the locknut.
Bearing Carrier/Power end assembly

5. Duplex angular contact bearings must 6. Install new O-rings (#201 B) onto the
be mounted back to back with the wider bearing carrier. Be sure to use the correct
thrust sides of the outer races in contact size O-rings. Slide the bearing carrier
with each other as shown in Figure 5-12. (#201) over the outboard bearing (#121).
Only bearings designed for universal
matching, identified by the suffix 7. On type 1L and 2L pumps, if standard
“BECB”, should be used. Note: A special outboard bearings are used, slide the snap
shaft is required when using duplex ring (#201C) in place with its flat! side
angular contact bearings. against the outboard bearing and snap it
into its groove in the bearing carrier.

24
 into the tapped holes in the bearing
housing.
Never compress the snap ring unless it is
14. If the pump has lip seals, install the
positioned around the shaft and between
deflector (#114).
the bearings. In this configuration, it is
contained therefore if it should slip off the
15. If the pump is equipped with a hook
compression tool it is unlikely to cause
type sleeve (#177), slip it into place over
serious injury.
the end of the shaft (#105).
8. On Group 1 and 2 pumps, if duplex
WET END ASSEMBLY
angular contact bearings are used, slide
Cartridge Mechanical Seal
the bearing retainer (#201 D) in place,
Seal installation
install, and tighten the head capscrews
Slide the cartridge seal (#153) onto the
(#201E).
shaft using a seal guide until it lightly
touches the bearing housing (#119) or
9. On Group 3 pumps slide the bearing
adapter (#108). See FIGURE 5-13.
retainer (#201D) against the outboard
bearing and install and tighten the head
FIGURE 5-13
capscrews (#201 E).

10. The shaft, bearings, and bearing

carrier assembly (See FIGURE 5-6) can
now be installed into the bearing housing
(#119). The bearing carrier (#201) should
be lubricated with oil on the O-rings and
threads before installing the assembly into
the bearing housing. Thread the bearing
carrier into the bearing housing by
turning it clockwise to engage the threads.
Thread the carrier into the housing until Cover installation
the carrier flange is approximately 1/8 in Install the cover (#106) to the bearing
(3 mm) from the housing. Install the set housing (Group 1) or tile bearing housing
screws (#201A) loosely. adapter (Group 2 and 3) by using the cap
screws (#140). Now install the cartridge
11. Install a sight gage (#200) into the seal gland to cover (#106) using studs
bearing housing. (#111) and nuts (#111A).

12. Install a drain plug (#134) into the Impeller installation and clearance
bearing housing. setting
Install the impeller (#103) as instructed in
13. On Group 2 and 3 pumps, assemble Appendix A, if reverse vane, or
the bearing housing adapter (#108) to the Appendix B, if a front vane open style
bearing housing (#119). Be sure to install impeller (See FIGURE 5-16).
a new O-ring (#131). Thread the cap
screws (#139) through the adapter and

25
Lock seal in place Gland installation
Tighten set screws on the seal to lock the Install the gland (#190) and stationary
rotating unit to the shaft. Finally, remove seal components following the seal
centering clips from the seal. manufacturers instructions. Slide the
gland and stationary seal components
Component type mechanical seal onto the shaft until it lightly touches the
Determination of seal location bearing housing or adapter. Install the
In order to properly set a component seal gland gasket (#190G) into the gland. See
it is necessary to first locate the shaft in FIGURE 5-15.
its final axial position. This is
accomplished in the following manner.
FIGURE 5-15
Install the cover (#106) to the bearing
housing (1L type) or the bearing housing
adapter (2L and 3L type) by using the cap
screws (#140). Install the impeller (#103)
as instructed in Appendix A, if reverse
vane, or Appendix B, if a front vane open
style impeller. Put blueing on the shaft in
the area near the face of the seal chamber
(cover #106). Scribe a mark on the shaft
at the face of the seal chamber (See
FIGURE 5-14). Now the location of the
seal can be determined by referring to the
seal drawing supplied by the seal Seal installation
manufacturer. Install the rotating unit onto the shaft (or
sleeve) using a seal guide following the
FIGURE 5-14 seal manufacturers instructions. See
FIGURE 5-17.

FIGURE 5-16

Impeller/cover removal
Remove the impeller following
instructions given in the "Disassembly"
section on Page 18. Remove the rear
cover following instructions given in the
"Disassembly" section on Page 18.

26
FIGURE 5-17 Impeller final installation
Install the impeller (#103) as instructed in
Appendix A, if reverse vane, or
Appendix B, if a front vane open style
impeller. Remember that the impeller
clearance is already set. It cannot be
changed at this point without resetting the
seal.

Packing and packing gland

Gland installation
Slip gland over shaft and slide back to the
bearing housing.

Rear cover plate installation

Install the rear cover plate (#106) to the
bearing housing (1L type) or the bearing
housing adapter (2L and 3L type) by
using the cap screws (#140).
Rear cover installation
Install the rear cover plate (#106) to the Impeller installation and clearance
bearing housing (1L type) or the bearing setting
housing adapter (2L and 3L type) by Install the impeller (#103) as instructed in
using the cap screws (#140). Now, install Appendix A, if reverse vane, or
the gland (#190) to the rear cover plate Appendix B, if a front vane open style
(#106) using studs (#111) and nuts (#111 impeller. Low-Flo impeller clearances are
A). See FIGURE 5-18 set off the casing, just like the standard
front vane open style impeller.
FIGURE 5-18
Packing installation
Install the packing rings (#113) and seal
cage halves (#112) into the stuffing box
as shown in FIGURE 3-5. Always stagger
the end gaps 90° to ensure a better seal.
To speed installation of each ring, have
an assistant turn the pump shaft in one
direction. This movement of the shaft will
tend to draw the rings ¡into the stuffing
box. Now, attach the gland (#110) to the
cover using studs (#111) and nuts
(#111A). Lightly snug up the gland. Final
adjustments must be made after the pump
has begun operation.

27
BEARING LUBRICATION for maximum acceptable temperatures.
Oil bath The normal oil change interval is based
The standard bearing housing bearings on temperature and is shown in FIGURE
are oil bath lubricated and are not 5-22.
lubricated by FEOC. Before operating the
pump, fill the bearing housing to the FIGURE 5-19
center of the oil sight glass with the Recommended Lubricants
proper type oil. The oil level in the Quality mineral oil with rust and
Mineral Oil oxidation inhibitors. Mobil DTE
bearing housing must be maintained at Heavy/Medium ISO VG 68
±1/8 in (±3 mm) from the center of the Royal Purple or Conoco SYNCON 68.
sight glass. The bearing housing oil level Synthetic Some synthetic lubricants require Viton
O-rings.
must be within the circumference of the
center hole to ensure adequate lubrication
FIGURE 5-20
of the bearings.
Oil Viscosity Grades
See FIGURE 5-19 for recommended ISO Minimum
lubricants. DO NOT USE DETERGENT Maximum Oil
Viscosity Viscosity
Temperature
OILS. The oil must be free of water, Grade Index
Up to 160°F (71°C) 46 95
sediment, resin, soaps, acid and fillers of 160-175°F (71-80°C) 68 95
any kind. It should contain rust and 175-200°F (80-94°C) 100 95
oxidation inhibitors. The proper oil
viscosity is determined by the bearing FIGURE 5-21
housing operating temperature as given in Maximum External Housing
FIGURE 5-20. Temperatures
Lubrication Temperature
To add oil to the housing, clean and then Oil bath 180°F* (82°C)
remove the vent plug (#135) at the top of Oil mist 180°F* (82°C)
*Synthetic oil and grease will allow higher
the bearing housing, pour in oil until it is temperatures.
visually half way up in the sight glass
(#200). FIGURE 5-22
Relubrication Intervals*
As stated above, proper oil level is the Under 160-175°F 175-200 °F
center of the "bull's eye" sight glass Lubricant 160°F (71-80°C) (80-94°C)
(71°C)
(#200) (See FIGURE 5-9). Mineral
6 mo 3 mo 1.5 mo
Oil
In many pumping applications lubricating Synthetic
18 mo 18 mo 18 mo
oil becomes contaminated before it loses Oil*
*Assuming good maintenance and operation practices,
its lubricating qualities or breaks down. and no contamination.
For this reason it is recommended that the
first oil change take place after
approximately 160 hours of operation, at
which time, the used oil should be
examined carefully for contaminants. Do not fill the housing with oil when
During the initial operating period prelubricated bearings are used. The oil
monitor the bearing housing operating will leach the grease out of the bearings
temperature. Record the external bearing and the life of the bearings may be
housing temperature. See FIGURE 5-21 drastically reduced.

28
Double shielded or double sealed
bearings
These bearings are packed with grease by
the bearing manufacturer and should not
be re-lubricated. The life for these
bearings is greatly affected by their
operating temperature and pump speed.
However, the shielded bearing typically
operates cooler, thus extending its life.

REINSTALLATION
The pump is now ready to be returned to
service. It should be reinstalled as
described in the installation section.

SPARE PARTS

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS-

STANDARD PUMP
The decision on what spare parts to stock
varies greatly depending on many factors
such as the criticality of the application,
the time required to buy and receive new
spares, the erosive/corrosive nature of the
application, and the cost of the spare part.
Figures 5-23, 5-24, 5-25 give the parts list
for a typical pump.

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

Spare parts can be ordered from the local
Sales Engineer, or from Distributor or
Representative. The pump size and type
can be found on the name plate on the
bearing housing. You will also need to
provide the item number, description, and
alloy for the part(s) you wish to order.

29
FIGURE 5-23
1L TYPE

30
FIGURE 5-24
2L TYPE

31
FIGURE 5-25
3L TYPE

32
Section 6 SELF-PRIMING PUMP

Self-priming pumps combine the best

design features of Standard pumps with
efficient self-priming casings. These
“specific purpose” wet end parts fit the
basic building block philosophy in that
they utilize the standard pump
components from the impeller on back to
the bearing housing. The self-priming
casings were designed to pump from
liquid sources which do not flow
naturally to the pump’s suction, such as
from sups or from the tops of thank cars.

33
PUMP INSTALLATION AND impeller and back into the casing where
OPERATION any entrained air is vented out the
discharge nozzle. There must be a way
Installation of the self-priming pump is for this air to vent. Our typical
perhaps more critical than any other of recommendation is to provide a small
the DPUMPS. The suction piping must be diameter air bleed line from discharge
as short as possible and be as close to the pipe to sump if the air is not able to freely
diameter of the pump’s suction nozzle as vent out the discharge pipe as shown in
is practical. FIGURE 6-3. The liquid falls to the
bottom of the priming chamber with the
The pump works by removing the air volute.
contained in the suction piping. Once The liquid then returns to the impeller
removed, it operates exactly the same as where it is mixed with air from the
flooded suction Standard pump. The suction piping. This process may take
longer the suction pipe, the greater the anywhere from 15 seconds to several
volume of air that has to be removed. The minutes depending upon the amount of
larger the diameter of the pipe, the greater air to be removed.
the volume of air. The suction piping and
the seal chamber/stuffing box must be FIGURE 6-1
airtight, for any leak will destroy the
partial vacuum which is created by the
impeller. This vacuum is what allows the
liquid to enter the pump.

Initial priming liquid must be added to the

pump casing until the liquid level has
reached the bottom of the suction nozzle
(See FIGURE 6-1). Once the initial prime
is in place, the pump will automatically
replenish itself and additional priming
liquid might have to be added to make up
for evaporation losses. Another important
dimension to check is the minimum
submergence of the suction pipe into the
sump, “S” as shown in FIGURE 6-1. See
FIGURE 6-4 for the acceptable minimum
values of “S”.
FIGURE 6-2
The priming cycle begins pump
operation. When the pump is turned on,
the spinning impeller quickly moves the
priming liquid out of the suction nozzle
creating a partial vacuum in the suction
line. The sump liquid begins to rise in the
suction line, or the liquid in the tank car
begins its ascent up the dip tube (See
FIGURE 6-4). The liquid passes from the

34
FIGURE 6-3 Shut down occurs when the pump is
turned off either by a float switch in the
sump or manually by the pump operator.
The liquid in the discharge piping falls
back into the priming chamber and
washes back through the impeller and
suction nozzle. The backwash creates a
siphon effect in the casing and suction
nozzle until the liquid falls below the
nozzle level and the siphon is broken The
inertia of the liquid flowing backwards
pulls the level of the priming chamber to
a lower level than achieved with the
initial fill. Though the level is lower,
there is still sufficient liquid in the
priming chamber to allow the pump to
reprime itself during the next pumping
cycle.

Normal operation commences as soon as FIGURE 6-5

the suction piping and the priming
chamber are void of air (See FIGURE 6-
4). Liquid from the impeller then passes
through the discharge passage and into
the priming chamber. At the same time,
liquid from the impeller also passes
through the bypass slot in the bottom of
the casing and into the priming chamber.
These two flows join and pass out of the
priming chamber through the discharge
nozzle located at the top of the chamber.
It is usually recommended that a bypass
FIGURE 6-4 line be installed from the casing Tap III
(See FIGURE 6-2) to the seal camber or
the gland. The purpose of this line is to
keep the seal faces wet during the priming
cycle.

When possible, it is recommended that

the suction piping be sloped slightly
downward to the casing suction flange.
This will ensure that no priming fluid is
lost down the suction line while the pump
is priming.

35
SPARE PARTS below is a 2L type. Refer to FIGURE 5-
The parts diagram is the same as the 23 to see 1L pump, or to see the duplex
DPUMP standard with the exception of angular contact bearing option.
the special casing. The pump shown

36
Section 7 VORTEX TYPE PUMP

The impeller vortex type is an open-vane fashion to the discharge nozzle. The
design that has the shroud attached to the discharge nozzle is placed at a tangent to
rear of the vanes. The impeller is located the swirling flow so that the fluid flows
a distance of two inches or so from the smoothly out of the pump. Top, center-
suction face of the casing. When the line discharge is not desirable as the extra
impeller spins, it sets up a vortex within bends in the discharge nozzle necessary
the casing. This swirling liquid is fed to locate the flange in the center would
from the center via the suction nozzle and disrupt the flow and increase the
exits tangentially from the vortex through possibility of wearing out the casing.
the discharge nozzle.
Except for the impeller and casing, all
Very little of any solids that may be other parts are identical to the DPUMP
contained in the liquid actually touch the standard.
impeller. Rather, they are swept up in the
swirling motion and conducted in direct

37
SETTING THE IMPELLER SPARE PARTS
The impeller is set off of the rear cover The parts diagram is the same as the
plate, just like the reverse vane impeller DPUMP standard with the exception of
on the DPUMP standard. Refer to the casing and impeller. The pump shown
Appendix A for instructions on setting below is a 2L type. Refer to FIGURE 5-
the impeller. 23 to see a 1L type pump, or to see the
duplex angular contact bearing option.

38
Section 8 LOW FLOW PUMP

The DPUMP low flow type has a special cause an excessive temperature rise.
design casing and impeller which allows Contact your Distributor for
it to work very reliably at low flows. The determination of Minimum Thermal flow.
pump has an impeller with radial vanes
that twist around the hub, and a circular, Only the impeller and casing are special,
concentric casing. This design ensures all other parts are standard parts. Note:
that, at lo flows, no significant hydraulic The adapter on the 13 in pump is the
radial forces are transmitted to the shaft. standard adapter but with 16 holes drilled
Minimum flow on this pump is in it for attachment to the casing.
“Minimum Thermal Flow”. This is
defined as the minimum flow that will not SETTING THE IMPELLER
cause an excessive temperature rise. The impeller for this pump is set off the
casing, just like the standard front vane
open style impeller. Refer to Appendix B
for instructions on how to install, remove,
and set this impeller.
Do not operate the Low Flow pump below
Minimum Thermal Flow, as this could

39
SPARE PARTS Refer to FIGURE 5-23 to see a 1L type
The parts diagram is the same as the pump, or to see the duplex angular
DPUMP standard with the exception of contact bearing option.
the casing and impeller. The pump shown
below is a 2L type pump.

40
APPENDIX A

INSTALLATION/CLEARANCE FIGURE A-2

SETTING FOR REVERSE VANE
IMPELLER

Install the impeller (#103) by screwing it

onto the shaft (use heavy gloves) until it
firmly seats against the shaft shoulder.

The impeller could have sharp edges

which could cause an injury. It is very
important to wear heavy gloves.
FIGURE A-3
Tighten the impeller with the impeller
wrench from the DPUMP tool kit. To do
this, grasp the impeller in both hands and,
with the impeller wrench handle to the
left (viewed from the impeller end of the
shaft) (FIGURE A-1), spin the impeller
forcefully in a clockwise direction to
impact the impeller wrench handle on the
work surface to the right (FIGURE A-2).

FIGURE A-1

Do not attempt to tighten the impeller on

the shaft by hitting the impeller with a
hammer or any other object or by
inserting a pry bar between the impeller
vanes. Serious damage to the impeller
may result from such actions.

Now set the impeller clearance by

loosening the set screws (#201A) and
rotating the bearing carrier (#201) to
obtain the proper clearance. Turn the
bearing carrier counterclockwise until the
impeller comes into light rubbing contact
with the rear cover. Rotating the shaft at
the same time will accurately determine

41
this zero setting. Now, rotate the bearing FIGURE A-5
carrier clockwise to get the proper
clearance. Refer to FIGURE A-4 for the
proper impeller clearance. Rotating the
bearing carrier the width of one of the
indicator patterns cast into the bearing
carrier moves the impeller axially 0.004
in (0.1 mm). (See FIGURE A-3)

Determine how far to rotate the bearing

carrier by dividing the desired impeller
clearance by 0.004 (one indicator
pattern). Tightening the set screws Example: For an impeller setting of 0.020
(#201A) will cause the impeller to move in (0.5 mm) off the rear cover plate it is
0.002 in (0.05 mm) closer to the rear necessary to add 0.002 in (0.05 mm) for
cover because of the internal looseness in the movement caused by tightening the
the bearing carrier threads. This must be set screws; therefore, an adjustment of
considered when setting the impeller 0.022 in (0.56 mm) is needed. First, turn
clearance. Rotate the bearing carrier the bearing carrier counterclockwise until
clockwise the required amount to get the the impeller comes into light rubbing
desired clearance to the cover. Lastly, contact with the rear cover. Now rotate
tighten the set screws (#201A) to lock the the bearing carrier clockwise 5-1/2
bearing carrier in place. indicator patterns to get the 0.022 in (0.56
mm) clearance (0.004 x 5¬1/2 = 0.022).
FIGURE A-4 FEOC suggests that a fell tip pen be used
Impeller Clearance Settings to mark an initial reference point on the
Clearance to cover – in
Temperature - °F (°C)
(mm) bearing housing and the bearing carrier as
0.018 ± 0.003 (0.46 ± shown in FIGURE A-5. Then make a
<200 (93) second mark on the bearing carrier 5-1/2
0.08)
250 (121) 0.021 (0.53) indicator patterns counterclockwise from
300 (149) 0.024 (0.61) the initial reference point. Now rotate the
350 (176) 0.027 (0.69) bearing carrier clockwise until the second
400 (204) 0.030 (0.76)
450 (232) 0.033 (0.84)
mark on the bearing carrier lines up with
>500 (260) 0.036 (0.98) the initial reference point mark on the
bearing housing. The impeller is now set
Notes correctly.
1. For 3 x 1.5-13 and 3x2-13 at 3500 rpm
add 0.003 in (0.08 mm).
2. Rotation of bearing carrier from center
of one lug to center of next results in axial
shaft movement of 0.004 in (0.1 mm).
3. Reverse vane impeller set to cover,
open impeller to casing.

42
APPENDIX B

INSTALLATION/CLEARANCE FIGURE B-2

SETTING FOR FRONT VANE OPEN
IMPELLER

Install the impeller (#103) by screwing it

onto the shaft (use heavy gloves) until it
firmly seats against the shaft shoulder.

The impeller could have sharp edges

which could cause an injury. It is very
important to wear heavy gloves.

Tighten the impeller with the impeller

wrench from the DPUMP tool kit. To do Do not attempt to tighten the impeller on
this, grasp the impeller in both hands and, the shaft by hitting the impeller with a
with the impeller wrench handle to the hammer or any other object or by
left (viewed from the impeller end of the inserting a pry bar between the impeller
shaft) (FIGURE B-1), spin the impeller vanes. Serious damage to the impeller
forcefully in a clockwise direction to may result from such actions.
impact the impeller wrench handle on the
work surface to the right (FIGURE B-2). Like all front vane open style impellers,
the semi-open impeller clearance must be
FIGURE B-1 set off the casing. The casing must be
present to accurately set the impeller
clearance. (Realizing that this can be very
difficult, strongly promotes the use of
reverse vane impellers, which do not
require the presence of the casing to be
properly set.)

Attach the power end/rear cover plate

assembly to the casing. Now set the
impeller clearance by loosening the set
screws (#201A) and rotating the bearing
carrier (#201) to obtain the proper
clearance. Turn the bearing carrier
clockwise until the impeller comes into
light rubbing contact with the casing.
Rotating the shaft al the same time will
accurately determine this zero setting.
Now, rotate the bearing carrier

43
counterclockwise to get the proper FIGURE B-4
clearance. Refer to FIGURE B-4 for the Impeller Clearance Settings
proper impeller clearance. Rotating the Clearance to cover – in
Temperature - °F (°C)
bearing carrier the width of one of the (mm)
0.018 ± 0.003 (0.46 ±
indicator patterns cast into the bearing <200 (93)
0.08)
carrier moves the impeller axially 0.004 250 (121) 0.021 (0.53)
in (0.1 mm). (See FIGURE B-3) 300 (149) 0.024 (0.61)
350 (176) 0.027 (0.69)
FIGURE B-3 400 (204) 0.030 (0.76)
450 (232) 0.033 (0.84)
>500 (260) 0.036 (0.98)

Notes
1. For 3 x 1.5-13 and 3x2-13 at 3500 rpm
add 0.003 in (0.08 mm).
2. Rotation of bearing carrier from center
of one lug to center of next results in axial
shaft movement of 0.004 in (0.1 mm).
3. Reverse vane impeller set to cover,
open impeller to casing.

FIGURE B-5
Determine how far to rotate the bearing
carrier by dividing the desired impeller
clearance by 0.004 in (0.1 mm) (one
indicator pattern). Tightening the set
screws (#201A) will cause the impeller to
move 0.002 in (0.05 mm) away from the
casing because of the internal looseness
in the bearing carrier threads. This must
be considered when setting the impeller
clearance. Rotate the bearing carrier
counterclockwise the required amount to
get the desired clearance to the casing.
Lastly, tighten the set screws (#201A) to
lock the bearing carrier in place. Example: For an impeller setting of 0.020
in (0.5 mm) off the casing, it is necessary
to subtract 0.002 in (0.05 mm) for the
movement caused by tightening the set
screws; Therefore an adjustment or 0.018
in (0.46 mm) is needed. First, turn the
bearing carrier clockwise until the
impeller comes into light rubbing contact
with the casing. Now rotate the bearing
carrier counterclockwise 4-1/2 indicator
patterns lo gel the 0.018 in (0.46 mm)
clearance (0.004 x 4-1/2 = 0.018). FEOC

44
suggests that a felt tip pen be used to
mark an initial reference point on the
bearing housing and the bearing carrier as
shown in FIGURE B-5. Then make a
second mark on the bearing carrier 4-1/2
indicator patterns clockwise from the
initial reference point. Now rotate the
bearing carrier counterclockwise until the
second mark on the bearing carrier lines
up with the initial reference point mark on
the bearing housing. Al that point, the
setting will be 0.018 in (0.46 mm).
Tightening the set screws will cause a
0.002 in (0.05 mm) draw of the bearing
carrier threads, which will give the final
setting or 0.020 in (0.5 mm).

45
APPENDIX C YOUR DPUMP EQUIPMENT DATA

Item
IDENTIFICATION

Pump Size
DATA

Serial Number
Purchase Date

Service

Casing
Rear cover plate
ALLOY

Impeller
Shaft
Hook Sleeve
Fluid
Temperature
Specific Gravity
Viscosity
SERVICE

Flow
Inlet pressure
Discharge pressure
TDH
NPSHa
NPSHr
Mechanical Seal Brand
INSTALLATION

Mechanical Seal Type

Mechanical Seal Materials
Power Drive
RPM
Base
Coupling

46
NOTES

47
DISTRIBUTOR DATA

48