Installation Instructions

Cartridge
Flow Solutions Division
Mechanical Seal
BW Seals
Durametallic Seals
Pacific Wietz Seals
Pac-Seal
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Copyright 1999 Flowserve Corporation
Congratulations
You have just purchased a reliable, long-life product manufactured by
the leading manufacturer of sealing systems in the world. With proper
installation and operation, this cartridge seal can be a valuable contribu-
tor to your operation by significantly reducing the mean time between
planned maintenance (MTBPM) of your rotary equipment.
1 Equipment Check
1.1 Follow plant safety regulations prior to equipment disassembly:
lock out motor and valves.
wear designated personal safety equipment.
relieve any pressure in the system.
consult plant MSDS files for hazardous material regulations.
1.2 Disassemble equipment to allow access to seal installation area.
1.3 Remove all burrs and sharp edges from the shaft or sleeve
including sharp edges of keyways and threads. Replace shaft or
sleeve if it is worn in the sleeve packing 11 area. Make sure the
seal housing bore and face are clean and free of burrs.
To first obstruction
Face of seal housing to be square to the axis
of the shaft to within .005 inch (0.13 mm) FIM
and have a 63 inch (1.6 m) Ra finish or
better
Gland pilot can be at either of these
register locations. Concentric to within
.005 inch (0.13mm) FIM of shaft or sleeve O.D.
Bearings must be in good condition.
Maximum lateral or axial movement of shaft (end play) = .010 inch (0.25mm) FIM
Maximum shaft runout at face of seal housing = .003 inch (0.07mm) FIM
Maximum dynamic shaft deflection at seal housing = .002 inch (0.05mm) FIM
Seal Chamber Requirements
Seal housing bore to have a 125 inch
(3.2 m) R
a
finish or better
Sleeve or shaft finish to be
32 inch (0.8 m) R
a
or better
Scribe
Mark B
Scribe
Mark A
Shaft or sleeve O.D.
+.000 inch (+.000mm)
- .002 inch ( -.050mm) ANSI
+.000 inch (+.000mm) API 610
-.001 inch ( -.025mm) DIN/ISO
Figure 1
1.4 Check requirements for shaft, sleeve, and seal housing, see
Figure 1.
1.5 Check assembly drawing included with the cartridge seal for
specific seal design, materials of construction, dimensions, and
piping connections.
1.6 Check shaft or sleeve O.D., box bore, and distance to the first
obstruction to ensure that they are dimensionally the same as
shown on the seal assembly drawing.
1.7 Check gland pilot and bolt holes to ensure they are adaptable
to the equipment and are the same as shown on the assembly
drawing. Many cartridge seal designs include centering tabs,
eccentric washers, or centering plates that do not require a gland
pilot.
1.8 Handle all seal parts with care, they are manufactured to precise
tolerances. The rubbing contact faces of the Seal Ring 3 and
Insert 2 are of special importance. These two sealing faces are
lapped flat to within three light bands (34.8 millionths of an inch).
Keep the seal faces perfectly clean at all times.
Cartridge Seal Installation
2 Single Cartridge Seal in a Single End Suction
Vertical Split Case and Vertical In-Line Pumps (1 box)
2.1 Lubricate the shaft or sleeve lightly with silicone lubricant provided
with the seal before installing any seal parts.
2.2 Install the complete cartridge seal assembly on the shaft and
position it close to the bearing housing with the seal orientated
toward the pump.
2.3 Install the pump back-plate and assemble the pump.
2.4 Position the cartridge gland against the seal chamber face and
tighten the gland stud nuts up evenly, cross staggering the adjust-
ment of the nuts. The gland nuts should be torqued to a maximum
of 10 ft-lbs (13 N-m). Excessive gland nut pressure can result in
distortion of the insert 2 .
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2.5 Adjust the bearings, coupling, and impeller so that the shaft is in
its operating axial position. Any subsequent axial adjustment of the
shaft requires resetting of the seal.
2.6 Tighten the set screws on the seal cartridge collar.
2.7 Remove centering tabs, eccentric washers, or centering plates
from the cartridge collar. Eccentric washers can be repositioned and
locked to the gland in a neutral position. Save centering tabs and
plates for use in removing the seal for repair or in resetting the seal
when repositioning the pump impeller.
2.8 See Operational Recommendations, paragraph 5, before starting
pump.
3 Single Cartridge Seal in a Double Suction and
Multistage Horizontal Split Case Pumps (2 boxes)
3.1 Lubricate the shaft or sleeve lightly with silicone lubricant provided
with the seal before installing any seal parts.
3.2 Install the complete cartridge seal assembly with the seal
orientated toward the pump.
3.3 Position the cartridge gland against the seal chamber face and
tighten the gland stud nuts up evenly, cross staggering the
adjustment of the nuts. The gland nuts should be torqued to a
maximum of 10 ft-lbs (13 N-m). Excessive gland nut pressure can
result in distortion of the insert 2 .
3.4 Assemble the bearings, coupling, etc. and adjust the impeller
so that the shaft is in its operating axial position. Any subsequent
axial adjustment of the shaft requires resetting of the seal.
3.5 Tighten the set screws on the seal cartridge collar.
3.6 Remove centering tabs, eccentric washers, or centering plates
from the cartridge collar. Eccentric washers can be repositioned and
locked to the gland in a neutral position. Save centering tabs and
plates for use in removing the seal for repair or in resetting the seal
when repositioning the pump impeller.
3.7 See Operational Recommendations, paragraph 5, before starting
pump.
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4 Double Cartridge Seal
4.1 Follow the same procedures as for single cartridge seal designs, 2
or 3 above.
4.2 Some back-to-back double cartridge seal designs require that the
inner or lower stationary insert be installed separately from the
preassembled cartridge unit. In this case, lubricate the seal cham-
ber bore, mount the O-ring or Duraflex insert mounting on the
back shoulder of the insert, and slide the insert into the chamber
until it bottoms-out at the base or throat of the seal chamber. Be
careful not to damage the insert mounting O-ring or Duraflex ring on
any pipe taps in the bore of the chamber.
4.3 See Operational Recommendations, paragraph 6, before starting
pump.
5 Operational Recommendations for Single Cartridge Seal
5.1 Do not start up the equipment dry. Vent air from the casing of
the pump and the seal chamber before startup. Circulate clean
product or a clean fluid from an external source through the
stuffing box whenever the equipment is in operation, API Piping
Plans 11,13, or 32.
5.2 If the seal runs hot, check for proper seal setting, seal housing
dimensions, and check the bypass or flush line for obstructions.
Do not allow the equipment to run for any extended time if the seal
gets hot or squeals.
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6 Operational Recommendations for Double Cartridge Seal
6.1 A double seal must be supplied from an external source with
a clean barrier fluid compatible with the product. Barrier fluid
pressure must be maintained at all times at least 15 psig (100 kPa)
above the maximum product pressure.
Double Seal with Circulation Through a Supply Tank with
Cooling Coil, API Piping Plan 53 Figure 2
Flush of a Double Seal from an External Source,
API Piping Plan 54 Figure 3
Coolant Inlet
and Outlet
Pressure Gauge
Pressure
Source
Fill Tap
Vent
Supply Tank
Assembly with
Cooling Coil
Available Sealing Liquid Supply
Header Line to One or Several
Branch Lines
Branch Line to One
or More Pumps
Branch Line Gate Valve
"Y" Sediment
Separator
Presure Regulator
If Required
Continued Service
As Shown Above
Gate Valve
(Normally Open)
Reducer
Needle Valve for Control
of Box Pressure
Optional Solenoid Valve to Maintain
Box Pressure on Shutdown
To Drain or Return Header
Funnel Arrangement to Be
Located for Visual Inspection
A Sealing Liquid at a Pressure of
15 p.s.i.g. (103 kPa) Minimum
Above Stuffing Box Pressure Must
Be Maintained Between the Double Seal
Pressure Gage
0-150 P.S.I.
(0-1034 kPa)
Procedure for Checking Dura Seal
for Internal Leakage
Shut Off Flow at Needle Valve.
Shut Off Gate Valve to Seal
(for 15 seconds maximum).
If Pressure in Box Drops Rapidly Rather
Than Gradually While the Gate Valve is Shut,
the Seal is Leaking Excessively.
Open Gate Valve First.
Reset Valve on Outlet Side.
Alternate: To determine exact leakage rates,
install matched purge meters in
inlet and outlet lines.
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6.2 The recommended piping for a double seal with the use of a Supply
Tank is shown in Figure 2, API Piping Plan 53. Flushing from an
External Source is shown in Figure 3, API Piping Plan 54.
Other Mechanical Seal Support Systems are also available from
Flowserve.
6.3 Turn on any cooling water to the supply tank or other support
system.
6.4 Start-up the seal barrier fluid system before starting pump.
6.5 Do not start up the equipment dry. Vent air from the casing of the
pump before startup.
6.6 If the seal runs hot, check for proper seal setting, seal housing
dimensions, and check the barrier fluid system. Do not allow the
equipment to run for any extended time if the seal gets hot or
squeals.
For special problems encountered during installation, contact your
nearest Flowserve Sales and Service Representative or Flowserve
Authorized Distributor.
Repairs
This product is a precision sealing device. The design and dimension
tolerances are critical to seal performance. Only parts supplied by
Flowserve should be used to repair the seal. These are available from
numerous Flowserve stocking locations. To order replacement parts,
refer to the part code number and B/M number. A spare back-up seal
should be stocked to reduce repair time. The following parts can also be
stocked for emergency needs.
2 Inserts C Springs
3 Seal Rings G Gaskets
6 Insert Mounting P Shaft Packing
11 Sleeve Packing S 13 Set Screws
Decontaminate the seal assembly and return it to Flowserve, with an
order marked "Repair or Replace". A signed certificate of decontami-
nation must be attached. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must
be enclosed for any product that came in contact with the seal. The seal
assembly will be inspected and, if repairable, it will be rebuilt, tested, and
returned in its original condition. 7
TO REORDER REFER TO
B/M #
F.O.
All Flowserve Corporation, Flow Solutions Division, products must be installed in accordance with Flowserve
installation instructions. Failing to do so or attempting to change or modify Flowserve products will void
Flowserves limited warranty. Flowserves limited warranty is described fully in Flowserves Standard Terms and
Conditions of Sale. Flowserve makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and in
no event shall Flowserve be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
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