BSP4/BSPD4, BSP6/BSPD6 & BSPD8 Self
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1. 453 VHOSIG TYPICAL INSTALLATION 9adsa 9dS8 0459 rdsg NOLLOAS NOLLONS ANTT 45HVHOSIG ANIT i LAVHI AONTDWAWANS AAS mota anaana h hM 4440 did NOININOO _ H C3 LAVIS dWnd AVAT NOLLOAS LAVIS dd SVT E 2 E N WAVY HOT HES re estene i LATINI ES S ASI S SS HENS Sv Sv n all M gt H J m d NOILOAS ANII WHINSO r 522 2 5 ANIT THNVd ANIT WAINAD ASAUVHDOSIA 809589 Tel PUMP MAINTENANCE PUMP MAINTENANCE REPLACING IMPELLER AND VOLUTE LIP PLATE Disconnect power from the motor before attempting to work on pump Drain pump volute case and oil from seal chamber Remove suction plate with wear plate attached Clean any trash out of pump volute clean all machined surfaces and wipe all ports clean The following describes and pertains only to the 4 self priming pump Remove stainless steel socket head impeller screw that locks impeller to the shaft This screw has a right hand thread Remove impeller lock washer with pin Block impeller vane with a piece of hardwood and unscrew impeller by turning pump shaft counterclockwise Impeller shaft has a right hand threa2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect power lines to motor from magnetic starter Turn pump shaft by hand to be sure it is free before attempting to start motor Turn power ON and OFF quickly to check rotation If motor is three phase interchanging any two lines to motor can reverse rotation If motor is single phase consult literature supplied with the motor for specific instructions Correct pump rotation is clockwise when looking at pulley or coupling end power end of pump Direction arrow is cast on bearing housing PRIMING For initial prime remove check valve cover cap from suction inlet side of pump casing and fill pump housing with water Fully open the air bleed valve in the bleed line Replace cap being sure gasket is in place and that seat is clean Start motor and allow sufficient timing for priming Priming time is dependent on pump speed impeller diameter and vertical suction lift CLEANING IMPELLER If impeller gets clogged at any time suction cover can be removed by unscrewing four hand knobs or nuts Remove suction cover with jacking bolts Drain pump case before removing suction cover Tap on knobs with hammer to loosen Be sure O ring gaskets are in place before replacing suction cover Use grease on machined faces to make removal easier at a later date Tap on hand knobs with hammer to retighten ADJUSTING IMPELLER CLEARANCE Impeller face vanes must be within 015 of suction wear plate for most efficient o
3. BSP4 BSPD4 BSP6 BSPD6 amp BSPD8 Self Priming Sewage and Trash Pumps Installation and Service Manual 056255121 GENERAL INFORMATION The Berkeley self priming centrifugal pump has a semiopen impeller and suction flap valve Pump is designed to handle raw unscreened sewage mild agricultural waste and slurries containing entrained solids The material of construction is a cast iron volute case and bearing frame ductile iron impeller and wear plate GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing your Berkeley self priming pump If there are any additional questions not covered in this manual please contact the Berkeley representative or Berkeley Pump Co BEFORE OPERATION Read the following instructions carefully Reasonable care and safe methods should be practiced for installation and operation of pump Check all local codes and requirements before installation ATTENTION This manual contains important information for the safe use of this product Read this manual completely before using this product and refer to it often for continued safe product use DO NOT THROW AWAY OR LOSE THIS MANUAL Keep it in a safe place so that you may refer to it often UNPACKING PUMP Remove pump from pallet When unpacking unit check for concealed damage Claims for damage must be made at the receiving end through the delivery carrier Damage claims cannot be processed from the factory Check for and tighten all loose a
4. take strain off the pump case and bearing frame NOTES BSP4 BSPD4 52 48 53 P 5 57 pe TE SS PAN lt gt 5 zz FARN N u q me KN 7 222222222222 25 gt A NE W n ZA gt ae N 89 2 lg lt 69 Oe DO e CN 2274 777722 2227 222 oN a COGN 1 N al i SS SN fy d xk E A o C 7 GE fA O ay 1 2 N 2 7 1 12 89 A 6362 57 19 e 5664 EC Da e d d N BSP4 BSPD4 REPAIR PARTS LIST ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Product improvements are made from time to time The latest part design will be furnished as long as it is interchangeable with the old part When ordering replacement parts always furnish e aa information 1 pump serial n 2 pump model and size 3 part description 4 part number Part Description Re Numbers 1 PpePug 12041 6 ImpellerWasherw Pin 1 10390004 8 LokWasher 8 1770141 9 852001 Suction Flange 4 NPT Discharge Flange 4 150 17 knock off Handie 8 9050002 Impeller 9 5 32 Dia Impeller 8 Dia Impeller 7 1 2 Dia Lip Plate 9 5 32 Im
5. 39 38 37 N 29 30 31 32 55525 SSSR LES 52 2 10 9 11 15 8 12 14 13 16 14 BSPD8 REPAIR PARTS LIST ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Product improvements are made from time to time The latest part design will be furnished as long as it is interchangeable with the old part When ordering replacement parts always furnish e 2 information 1 pump serial n 2 pump model and size 3 part description 4 part number Part Description bed Numbers ERN Dis Flange 3 4 1 02050 000 2 eerie 4 HexHeadScrew 8 023680014 5 Lockwasher 8 0770124 6 sud 4 02324 00171 8 Cover 1 08097000 9 Gasket 0 0 i 0 t f 104320004 37 Lockwasher 8 001770121 36 HexNut 8 023680014 39 su 8 0232400241 5 impeller diameter if ordering impeller 6 quantity required and 7 15 shipping instructions Part Description Heqa Numbers 50 Snap Ring 1 00975 008 1 60 HexNut 3 0112400341 66 Bearing Bracket 77 1 019390012 68 ShaftSeal 2 0371800041 69 ShaftSleeve 1 1 02910 0023 80 Drivescrew 4 0458000141 84 2 0058900641
6. 3 Allow sufficient time for priming On high lifts and at low pump speeds priming time may take 5 minutes or longer 4 Suction line has an air leak Install a vacuum gauge at pump suction flange and start pump After a vacuum is established stop pump and see if gauge holds If gauge hand drops it will indicate an air leak at some connection below the gauge tap Check pump rotation Pump must turn clockwise when looking at the power end of pump Not enough liquid in pump casing Add water to the case Pump needs water in the pump case to prime Suction check valve damaged or contaminated Replace check valve Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket Check pump case vacuum replace leaking or worn seals or gaskets PUMP PRIMED OK INITIALLY BUT OCCASIONALLY LOSES PRIME AND WILL NOT REPRIME WITHOUT ADDING WATER IMPORTANT Drain pump case and close discharge gate valve before removing inspection cover 1 Air bleed line is not installed properly as specified or is plugged See installation instructions Check priming port for plugging Remove inspection cover on right side of case when facing power end of pump Check priming port hole in case below inspection plate for plugging Impeller may be worn leaving too much clearance between impeller face and suction wear plate Adjust impeller as described under adjusting instructions If impeller and volute lip plate are worn they must be replaced to reg
7. and noise that can be caused by other couplings The extra cost of the coupling is easily saved in installation and field service that can result from coupling problems V BELT DRIVE Where V belts are used keep belts tight by adjusting motor base screws Belts should run cool If belts heat up it will indicate slipping The V belts should be fiddle string tight CAUTION Belt guards and coupling guards must be properly installed before operating pump unit ELECTRICAL STARTING EQUIPMENT If electrical starting equipment is not furnished with pump certain precautions must be observed in selecting motor starter TYPE OF STARTER For three phase power a magnetic starter with 3 leg overload protection is recommended to prevent motor burnout that can occur from single phasing or transformer faults on three phase systems For single phase motors a standard starter with 2 leg overload protection is recommended ELECTRICAL 1 For motor overload protection the magnetic starter trip amp rating should not be more than 1 25 times the full load amps of the motor Berkeley recommends a rating of 1 15 times the full load amps of the motor 2 Always use fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker ahead of magnetic starter for short circuit protection When duplex pumps are used and are operated from single disconnect switch be sure disconnect switch is large enough to withstand the starting current of both pumps coming
8. mounting pump to foundation All piping to suction and discharge openings of pump must be supported to remove stress from the pump case and bearing frame SUCTION PIPE 1 Suction pipe should be same size as pump opening DO NOT use larger suction pipe as priming time will be increased and velocity may not be high enough to properly carry solids 2 Pump should be installed as close to the liquid being pumped as possible with a minimum of elbows or fittings 3 To avoid air pockets suction pipe must be as short and direct as possible Suction pipe must always slope upward to the pump from the source of the liquid being pumped The suction pipe should be installed at a distance equal to 1 1 2 times the diameter of the suction pipe from the wall of the wet well minimum The suction pipe should be installed at a distance equal to one half the diameter of the suction pipe or 3 from the floor of the wet well minimum If more than one suction pipe is to be installed in the same wet well a distance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the suction pipe should separate them minimum Submergence of the suction pipe is critical to efficient pump operations See the following chart for the recommended minimum submergence vs velocity may be reduced by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the end of the suction pipe The larger opening size will reduce the inlet velocity
9. on at once This can occur after a power failure This is important as a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker can make both pumps and an alarm system inoperative resulting in flooding or other damage GROUND Connect a ground wire to motors control box and other related controls ground wire to be sized to the National Electric Code article 250 95 Ground wire must be connected to a driven ground stake or to a ground wire from the supply service If a ground stake is used it must be driven at least 8 feet into the ground CODES All local wiring codes must be observed and any exceptions to data given must be followed in accordance with the local code Consult the local inspector before installation to avoid costly delays that can occur due to rejection after job is finished PUMP INSTALLATION PUMP INSTALLATION FOUNDATION Pump frame or base should be installed on a concrete floor with proper shims and grout Use hardwood tapered shims to drive under base to level Base should be about 1 to 1 1 2 off the floor Build form around the base and fill base inside cavity with grout Foundation bolts can be set in the grout or set in the concrete floor with expansion bolts Grout should be made with 1 part cement and 2 parts sand Mixture should be fluid enough to run under base Wood shim blocks can be removed after grout has set and holes filled with quick set cement Note Maximum 5 8 diameter fastener is to be used for
10. pipe Remove blockage Where the blockage is can be determined by gauge readings 8 Impeller clogged remove debris MOTOR STARTER OVERLOAD TRIPS AFTER PUMP HAS OPERATED FOR A SHORT PERIOD 1 Rags or trash may be caught in the impeller causing extra load Remove suction cover plate and clean impeller Pump shaft must turn freely by hand after cleaning impeller 2 Overload heater may be too small Check heater size with full load amps of motor See an electrical table for proper size 3 Total head may be lower than calculated causing extra load on the motor Reducing impeller diameter or reducing speed if belt driven will lower motor load Consult factory for recommendations 4 Pump may be pumping a liquid heavier than water or a liquid with higher viscosity than water such as heavy oil Consult factory for power required to pump oils or liquids other than water 5 Bearings may be damaged causing excessive motor load 6 Pump speed may be too high Check drive output to see if they are sized properly PUMP CLOGS FREQUENTLY 1 Liquid solution being pumped is too thick Dilute if possible 2 Discharge velocity too slow Open discharge valves to fully open increase pump speed BEARING RUNNING TOO HOT 1 Drive misaligned realign drive 2 Low or incorrect lubricant Use proper type and level of lubricant 3 Suction and or discharge pipe not supported properly Check piping installation for proper support
11. 85 15 Dia 1 104270002 Impeller 14 12 Dia 1 1042700141 Impeller 14 Dia 1 104270022 Impeller 13 12 Dia 1 104270052 em 13 Dia 1 10427 004 2 056255121 01 09 Sta Rite Industries 293 Wright Street Delavan WI 53115 Phone 800 472 0884 Fax 800 390 5351 www berkeleypump com
12. ain original priming efficiency PUMP MAKES A LOUD CRACKLING NOISE WHEN OPERATING 1 If pump has been operating satisfactorily and this noise suddenly starts it may indicate that some large object is lodged in the suction check valve suction cover plate or impeller causing the pump to be noisy Remove debris from these areas of the pump If noise exists when suction pipe check valve and suction cover port are clear it may indicate too high a capacity being delivered for a given suction lift causing suction cavitation If pump is allowed to operate under these conditions the impeller will be damaged Using a smaller impeller or reducing the pump speed if a belt drive is used may alleviate the cavitation Consult factory for recommendations If crackling noise is pronounced when pump is operating at low capacity it may indicate pump is operating too near the shut off head Increasing the impeller diameter or increasing pump speed may alleviate this condition Consult factory for recommendations Performance curves show maximum minimum capacity that the pump will deliver at a given condition point and the allowable suction lift without cavitation Use vacuum gauge at pump suction to check total suction lift when pump is operating Use discharge pressure gauge at pump discharge to check discharge head Total the two gauge reading to determine the total dynamic head the pump must operate against 5 Entrained a
13. an escape Oil chamber must have a 1 air gap do not overfill oil chamber See sectional drawings Pgs 10 12 amp 14 PUMP BEARINGS OIL LUBRICATED The 4 and 6 self priming pumps are available only in an oil bath pump bearing lubrication arrangement The same care as described in the maintenance of shaft seal stated above applies to the bearing lubrication The same basic instructions apply to lubricating motor bearings but consult motor manufacturer s data on lubricating bearings Bearings can run quite hot to the hand without damage to the bearing Outside temperature of the housing should not exceed 130 F for long bearing life NEVER SEEZ is a registered trademark of Bostik Findley Inc Permatex is a registered trademark of Permatex Inc PUMP SHAFT SEALS SHAFT SEALS The oil cavity is accessible for filling and draining of the oil cavity from the exterior of the volute casing See page 12 for diagram of the 4 pump and page 14 for a diagram of the 6 pump The oil in the seal chamber should be checked every six months or every three months if water containing abrasives are being pumped Remove hex head plug from top of seal chamber and loosen hex plug at bottom of seal chamber Place a container under the lower plug then remove lower plug and allow oil to drain into container After all oil is removed pour used oil into a glass container so that it can be observed If the oil is clean it will indicate seals ar
14. and required submergence See Figure 1 Entrance Velocity in Feet Second Submergence Requirements as V Entrance Velocity V G P M x 41 In Feet Second D Where D Dia Inches V H Velocity F P S Submergence Feet 2 1 0 3 1 5 4 2 0 5 2 5 6 3 0 4 0 8 4 5 9 5 5 10 6 0 11 7 5 12 9 0 15 14 0 V Inlet Velocity vs Minimum Submergence H FIGURE 1 VERTICAL SUCTION LIFT Vertical lift should not be more than 25 feet This is for starting level only After pump primes level can be pumped down to 26 to 27 feet if desired but sump level must rise up to the original level for restart All suction line joints must be airtight as a leak in the suction pipe can cause pump to lose prime or not prime at all Always check N P S H calculations for available atmosphere pressure before applying pump DISCHARGE LINES If the discharge line ends at level lower than the liquid being pumped a siphon breaker must be installed in the discharge line Otherwise siphoning action may cause damage to the pump The discharge line should include a system check valve with outside weight or spring to protect the pump from excessive shock pressure and reverse rotation when pump is stopped Do not depend on the check valve at pump suction to hold discharge press
15. d Use large crescent wrench or strap wrench on shaft pulling against the key A pipe wrench can be used if care is used not to damage shaft It may be necessary to tap on impeller vanes with hammer to break impeller loose especially if pump has been in service for a long period of time The following describes and pertains only to the 6 amp 8 self priming pumps Use a taper fit impeller shaft If impeller is held to the shaft with a taper fit remove the stainless steel nut on the end of shaft then remove washer A taper fit shaft can be identified by the key that drives the impeller To remove impeller loosen 3 holding screws at outboard bearing cap and tighten up on back off screws This will pull the impeller loose from the shaft After impeller is removed retighten screws to bring bearing cap back to original position It will be necessary to readjust the impeller clearance after the impeller is reinstalled See adjusting instructions After impeller is removed unscrew 3 or 4 stainless steel socket head screws that hold volute lip plate in place Tap on plate to loosen and remove through volute case inlet opening The inboard seal now can be removed for inspection by sliding sleeve from the pump shaft If the faces are worn the seal should be replaced See seal replacement instructions Clean pump casing thoroughly removing any rust or dirt from all machined surfaces Install lip plate with lip in the one o clock positi
16. e in good condition If a small amount of water shows in the oil this will also indicate satisfactory seal operation considerable water and some dirt shows in the oil it will indicate the inboard seal is worn and should be replaced before outboard seal is damaged If seals are in good order refill the seal chamber with 30 non detergent automotive oil About 2 1 2 quarts are required Fill with funnel or tube so that the air can escape Oil chamber must have a 1 air gap do not overfill oil chamber PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before handling these pumps and controls always disconnect the power first Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or flames in a septic gaseous or possible septic area Be sure all belt guards and exposed coupling guards are in place before operating unit WARNING If pump has overheated allow pump to cool before servicing Do not remove plates cover gauges or fittings from an overheated pump Liquid inside the pump case can reach the boiling point and vapor pressure within the pump case may cause parts to be ejected with great force Drain pump case only after pump has been allowed to cool Use care to prevent personnel from touching the hot liquid PUMP WILL NOT PRIME 1 Pump discharge does not have air bleed line installed See pump installation instructions for air bleed line 2 Vertical suction lift is too high Vertical lift for priming should not be more than 20 feet
17. eal housing Replace the 3 socket head stainless steel screws Use Permatex on bolt threads Replace new inboard stationary seal face Now replace rotating seal part mounted on shaft sleeve Replace volute lip plate with the 3 or 4 socket head stainless screws Use Permatex on screw threads Install seal spring and then screw impeller onto shaft Lock impeller on with washer and stainless steel socket head screw If shaft has a taper fit be sure key is in place and in notch of shaft sleeve Unit is now ready to reinstall in casing Use NEVER SEEZ on machine faces and be sure case O ring is in place on flange Replace nuts and bearing bracket support foot Reset motor and connect coupling or reinstall belts if unit is belt driven Refill seal chamber with 30 non detergent automotive grade oil Replace top fill plugs REPLACING SHAFT BEARINGS Both inboard and outboard shaft bearings are single row type and are the same size for any given pump Greased lubricated bearings are single shield To replace bearings remove the impeller seal plate and seals as described previously Drain oil from the bearing oil cavity Remove holding screws from outboard bearing cap and pull shaft and bearing assembly from housing It may be necessary to tap on end of shaft with plastic or rubber hammer to loosen shaft bearings from housing After shaft is removed take snap ring off end bearing cap and push shaft and bearing from housing Use Arbor pres
18. ir may be present and is being pumped Find source of air and eliminate 6 Pump or drive is not securely mounted Retighten all components PUMP DOES NOT DELIVER RATED CAPACITY 1 Total head may be higher than calculated Pump capacity is based on total head Total dynamic head is arrived at by adding the suction gauge reading in feet to the discharge gauge reading in feet These readings should be taken at the suction flange and at the pump discharge flange connections Reading should be taken as close to the flange fittings and pump case as possible To convert psi pressure per square inch to feet multiply the total psi readings by 2 31 This will equal total dynamic head in feet 2 Pump impeller may be worn on the vane faces or the clearance between the impeller and wear plate may be greater than 015 Adjust impeller to wear plate clearances for proper clearance as described under adjusting instructions If impeller suction wear plate and volute lip plate are badly worn they must be replaced 3 Pump speed may be too slow Check drive assembly V belts or coupling for slippage 4 Possible air leak in the suction piping Eliminate the leak 5 Suction head may be too high Reduce lift by raising on off levels in the wet well or reduce friction losses due to suction piping arrangement 6 Suction line not submerged at proper levels Correct suction pipe submergence 7 Blockage in the suction pipe or discharge
19. ll be furnished as long as it is interchangeable with the old part When ordering replacement parts always furnish e aa information 1 pump serial n 2 pump model and size 3 part description 4 part number Part Description Re Numbers 1 PpePug 10 6 impelerBot 1 168 1010 082 WearPlate 1 19340062 9 Key 1 28550014 11 LockWasher 8 1770124 12 HexNut 236800141 Suction Flange 6 150 27 Sud 6 102400 Discharge Flange 6 NPT Discharge Flange 6 150 41 6 57000541 5 impeller diameter if ordering impeller 6 quantity required and 7 shipping instructions Part Description eqd Numbers 42 Bearing Tt 7167 0164 Lip Plate 12 Imp Dia Lip Plate 11 1 2 Imp Dia Lip Plate 11 Imp Dia Lip Plate 10 1 2 Imp Dia Lip Plate 10 Imp Dia Impeller 12 Dia Impeller 11 1 2 Dia Impeller 11 Dia Impeller 10 1 2 Dia Impeller 10 Dia 60 Sud 10240021 66 Bot 23900841 68 Shatt Tt 14858 00341 69 PipePug 2 1190131 NET Piece 16A Check Valve Ass y consists of pieces 16 17 18 19 20 21 and 22 BSPD8 58 89 56 57 50 88 51 49 55 54 53 52 84 63 61 60 62 59 81 80 79 77 78 87 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 p 89 66 64 X A A b 5 48 44 43 42 41 40
20. ll seal on shaft and place seal spring in place then install key and impeller Caution must be taken to be sure impeller is seated on the shaft and not on the key Replace impeller lock washer and stainless lock bolt Replace suction cover with wear plate attached Check impeller clearance adjust if necessary as described under adjusting instructions Refill seal chamber as described under lubricating instructions REPLACING INBOARD SEAL Use all steps outlined under impeller removal Slide seal and shaft sleeve from shaft It may be necessary to tap on sleeve with plastic hammer to loosen After rotating part of seal is removed use wire hook and pull stationary seal seat from casting Wipe seal pocket clean then install new stationary seat Use PB Blaster or equivalent on rubber cap and push in place with fingers then wipe the seal face clean Place new rotating seal part on sleeve and push sleeve onto shaft Be sure O ring gasket is in place in groove on pump shaft Reinstall volute lip plate put seal spring in place and install impeller Install impeller washer impeller lock screw or nut and suction cover Check impeller clearance adjust if necessary as described under adjusting instructions Refill seal chamber with 30 non detergent automotive oil REPLACING BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SEALS When it is necessary to replace both seals which will be indicated by water leaking from the seal chamber it is recommended that the c
21. omplete rotating assembly be removed so that it can be worked on more easily Drain pump and seal chamber as described above Then loosen or remove the pump coupling or remove V belt components if belt driven Remove motor bolts and move motor to one side Remove bolts in bearing bracket support foot and remove four knock off handles from studs in rotating unit housing Tap on housing with hammer to loosen then pull complete assembly from case Remove impeller and lip plate see Replacing Impeller and Lip Plate Remove inboard seal by sliding sleeve from shaft Use two screws in tapped holes of seal plate and pry out plate with pinch bar under heads of pull bolts Remove snap ring from shaft and pull outboard rotating assembly from shaft Use wire hooks to pull ceramic stationary seal seat from housing It may be necessary to break the ceramic seal ring Ceramic ring can be easily broken by tapping with screwdriver Ring is broken only if worn and needs to be replaced Wipe housing clean and replace ceramic stationary ring Use PB Blaster or equivalent on rubber cap to push into housing Push in stationary seal seat with fingers only then wipe the seal face clean Push new rotating seal part onto shaft Replace seal spring and holding washer then install snap ring Replace seal plate Be sure O ring is in place and that flat rubber gasket is in place on backside of seal plate Use grease on O ring and push plate into position in s
22. on Use a pipe compound NEVER SEEZ on all machined faces NEVER SEEZ is a graphite compound that will not wash away with water and is highly recommended for all repair work for use on machine faces This compound can be obtained from Berkeley Pump Company if not available at local supply houses The following pertains to the 4 self priming pump Use on the 3 stainless steel screws that hold volute lip plate in place Reinstall the lip plate and tighten the screws Install seal on shaft and place seal spring in place Block impeller vane with a piece of hardwood and screw impeller on by turning pump shaft clockwise Use a large crescent wrench or strap wrench on shaft pulling against key to retighten A pipe wrench can be used if care is used not to damage shaft Replace impeller lock washer with pin and stainless lock screw The 6 self priming pump uses a taper fit impeller shaft Use Permatex on the 4 stainless steel screws that hold volute lip plate in place Reinstall the lip plate and tighten the screws Install seal on shaft and place seal spring in place then install key and impeller Caution must be taken to be sure impeller is seated on the shaft and not on the key Replace impeller lock washer and stainless lock bolt All 8 pumps use a taper fit impeller shaft Use Permatex on the four stainless steel screws that hold volute lip plate in place Reinstall the lip plate and tighten the screws Insta
23. p Dia Lip Plate 8 1 2 Imp Dia Lip Plate 7 1 2 Imp Dia Lip Plate 7 Imp Dia Note 5 impeller diameter if ordering impeller 6 quantity required and 7 shipping instructions Part Heq Numbers 53 Seal Ceramic Std 1 14859000 55 Sud La 10240024 60 Bot 4 2390091 66 LockWasher 2 177004 68 Sud 2 1030003 69 PipePug 105 1664 001 1 oo Piece 19A Check Valve Ass y consists of pieces 19 20 21 22 23 24 and 25 BSP6 BSPD6 2 5 o M 9 PAN gn 2 ES N 22z 7 0 N 27702702 K uw ee UR AALA 2 70 63 2 6362 L 9 e 9 64 722 N N N S exe OO 9 N Ow dL 899 amp 26 25 bus T 9 D Ag ae m 9 Ya a A f LJ 2 0274708 U mf y lg NUN GR G2 95 2 NUN ES 2 1 5 7 a 2 Ua 2 CO 25 Z 48 Ea M C 66 6 5857 69 52453 59 BSP6 BSPD6 REPAIR PARTS LIST ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Product improvements are made from time to time The latest part design wi
24. peration When wear plate or impeller wears it can be readjusted to proper clearance from the outboard bearing end without the use of shims or disturbing the pump case or piping Loosen the three screws with the jam nuts Tighten the other three screws evenly until the impeller just drags on the suction wear plate when the shaft is turned by hand Back off the three screws and place a 015 shim under the head of the screw Turn screw up against the shim then remove shim Repeat this operation on each of the three pushing screws Now retighten the three screws with jam nuts pushing the housing up against the three adjusting screws Retighten the jam nuts and pump is ready to operate with the impeller face 015 from suction wear plate This clearance should be checked at least once a year and more often if water containing abrasives are being pumped When impeller face wear exceeds 1 8 impeller wear plate and volute lip plate should be replaced WARNING Before handling these pumps and controls always disconnect the power first Do not smoke or use sparkable electric devices or flames in a septic gaseous or possible septic area Be sure all V belt guards or coupling guards are in place before operating unit 5 AAS THAT LIO MOTAS ANIT NOWINOO Lav Ls 1 LAYLS SVT INSIV IV
25. s to press bearings from shaft ALWAYS SUPPORT OR PRESS ON INNER FACE OF BEARING NEVER PRESS ON OUTER FACE AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE BEARING Be sure housing and all parts are thoroughly cleaned before installing new bearings Use care in pushing shaft through lip seals that seal shaft in bearing housing and bearing cap After shaft is reassembled install seals and impeller and adjust clearance of impellers as described previously PUMP LUBRICATING SHAFT SEALS All Berkeley self priming sewage pumps use two shaft seals with an oil chamber between the seals The oil in the seal chamber should be checked every six months or every three months if water containing abrasives is being pumped Remove hex head plug from top of seal chamber and loosen hex plug at bottom of seal chamber Place a container under the lower plug then remove lower plug and allow oil to drain into container After all oil is removed pour used oil into a glass container so that it can be observed If the oil is clean it will indicate seals are in good condition If a small amount of water shows in the oil this will also indicate satisfactory seal operation If considerable water and some dirt shows in the oil it will indicate the inboard seal is worn and should be replaced before outboard seal is damaged If seals are in good order refill the seal chamber with 30 non detergent automotive oil About 2 1 2 quarts are required Fill with funnel or tube so that theair c
26. ttaching hardware Check oil levels and lubricate as necessary Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or flames in a septic gaseous or possible septic area Warning Before handling these pumps and controls always disconnect the power first PUMP NOT OPERATING OR IN STORAGE If pump is not put into service immediately it must be properly stored to prevent damage Store unit in a dry warm location Never store unit in the open even if it is protected with plastic or other covering The bearing housing and motor will draw moisture which may result in pump failure after being put in operation Pumps with tungsten carbide seals must have impellers manually rotated 6 to 12 revolutions after setting non operational for 3 weeks or longer and prior to electrical start up MOTORS Pump unit may be shipped less the motor for customer to supply and mount MOTOR TYPES Pumps can be driven by standard open drip proof totally enclosed fan cooled totally enclosed explosion proof or drip proof with encapsulated windings for moisture protection If motor is to operate in the open or in a dusty location a totally enclosed fan cooled motor must be used If pump is to operate in a damp location a motor with encapsulated winding should be used Motors are to be sized so that no overload will exist in the operating range of the pump SHAFT COUPLINGS We recommend using Wood s flexible coupling to prevent misalignment
27. ure The discharge line should include an isolation valve plug valve or gate valve to isolate the pump from the discharge line This will allow maintenance to be performed on the pump or check valve without draining the discharge line AIR BLEED PIPE A 3 4 or 1 bleed line with ball valve or gate valve must be installed between the pump discharge flange and discharge check valve The bleed line should be installed as close to the discharge check valve as possible end of bleed line to extend a minimum of 6 below low water offset point in the wet well The valve in the bleed line is to be fully open at initial start up of pump After initial start up the valve is to be left partially open at all times This will allow any trapped air or gas to be vented back to the wet well Be sure vent line is under water at all times This is important See installation drawings Figure 2 Self priming pumps will not compress air to any extent Pump may not prime if the bleed line is not used or closed and may not reprime if pump loses prime after the discharge line is full of water and a discharge check valve is used DRAIN LINE FROM PUMP CASE A pipe should be installed in the lower drain tapping of volute case and be piped back to the wet well Install a shut off valve ball valve or gate valve in this line This will permit draining of pump case if necessary to remove suction cover to clean impeller or perform maintenance on the pump
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