Flowserve Vertical Immersion Sump Pump 1E3x1.5SP-62

Ensure the pump is stored in a clean, dry location away from vibration

Is the pump stored for less than 6 months?

Consult Flowserve for preservative actions if storage exceeds 6 months

Short Term Storage and Packaging

Verify packaging and protection measures

Is the pump stored in a covered, dry location?

Verify impeller balance requirement

Identify exceptions for two-plane dynamic balance

Measure impeller unbalance for up to 1800 rpm

Measure impeller unbalance for above 1800 rpm

Verify unbalance is within acceptable limits for up to 1800 rpm (40 g·mm/kg or 0.021 oz-in/lb)

Verify unbalance is within acceptable limits for above 1800 rpm (20 g·mm/kg or 0.011 oz-in/lb)

Confirm balancing is performed to ISO 1940 Grade 6.3 tolerance criteria

Verify packing sizes for each group

Install packing rings one at a time, ensuring each is pushed well into place

Enter the number of packing rings installed before the seal cage

Install the seal cage after two rings of packing

Continue installing packing rings until the box is filled

Are the joints of succeeding rings staggered?

Does the taped hole in the stuffing box line up with the seal cage when packing is compressed?

Draw up the nuts on the gland evenly finger tight after the last ring of packing is in place

6.7.2 Pump Disassembly — Thrust Bearing Removal

Use an arbor or hydraulic press to remove the bearings from the adjusting sleeve

Apply even pressure to the inner bearing race only

Note any damage observed during removal

6.9.4 Ball Bearing/Adjusting Sleeve Assembly

Ensure the assembly environment is clean

Remove bearings from protective packaging immediately before assembly

Ensure the gland nuts [6580.8] are evenly finger tight.

Tighten the gland nuts an additional ¼ turn.

Is there a slight amount of leakage through the gland [4120.1]?

Ensure packing glands are not tightened to the point where leakage is stopped.

Is the gland packing adjusted to give visible leakage?

Is the gland follower in concentric alignment?

Ensure there is no excessive temperature of the packing or follower.