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Pump Manual
HORIZONTAL CLOSE COUPLED
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1.General Instructions
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS out prior to storage, this inhibitor
will be removed and proper care A swing check valve in the suction
A. Inspection of Equipment must be taken to prevent product line is recommended even when
B. Storage deterioration from improper storage. the pump inlet is only slightly higher
C. Placing Stored Pumps Into than the fluid source to aid in
Service For storage beyond 30 days, a priming. It should be the same size
D. Recommended Spare corrosion inhibiting protective fluid as the pump inlet or sized based on
Parts should be added to the internal pump reasonable fluid friction losses.
cavities. Fluids used in the pump
When properly installed and given should be selected for compatibility A foot valve is recommended when
reasonable care and maintenance, with pump materials. This is very lifting fluid from a sump. This will
centrifugal pumps should operate important when optional seal and save wear and tear on any pump,
satisfactorily for many years. The gasket materials have been used. even those equipped with self
C Series pumps use tight running Protective caps on the inlet and priming equipment.
clearances to build pressure. outlets should also be used. Caps
Abrasive particles in high enough alone are not sufficient protection. A low resistance Suction Strainer is
concentrations, can eventually open recommended immediately ahead of
up the close clearances between 1C Application Considerations the pump on any newly constructed
the impeller and the casing, thus system. This is advisable due to the
reducing pressure output. To avoid 1C1 Electrical Wiring probability that foreign material large
this, careful selection and use of All electrical equipment and wiring enough to damage pump clearances
a low resistance suction strainer should conform to Local and may remain, even though the piping
should be considered. For critical National Electrical Codes. Use the has been flushed.
services it is recommended that you motor manufacturer’s instructions
keep an identical pump for stand-by for connecting the motor. Note the Valves in the outlet piping of a
use. correct rotation and wiring diagrams centrifugal pump should be closed,
on the assembly. Make sure the or nearly closed, when the pump is
1A Inspection of Equipment motor rotation and speed matches started. This will reduce the start-up
Immediately upon receipt of the that required for the pump. When load on the pump and motor. Never
shipment, inspect the equipment for making electrical connections to start the pump with the discharge
damage or missing components. motors provided with threaded valve fully open, unless system
Check the shipping manifest and stud electrical terminals, the friction losses are substantial enough
report any damage or shortage to recommended torque should be to prevent the pump from operating
the Transportation Company’s local 13-16 inch-lbs. Applying torque in at “run out,” otherwise cavitation or
agent. Inspect the crate and any excess of this range may cause motor overload may occur.
wrapping material before discarding. damage.
Parts or accessories are sometimes Inlet valving should be fully open
wrapped individually or fastened to 1C2 Construction Materials when starting any pumping system.
the skid. While it is reasonable to assume Without some fluid in the pump at
that good judgement has been used startup, the unit can gall and lock up
Put the instructions that came with in selecting all the materials in the the impeller. Always fill the pump
the shipment in a safe place where pump for compatibility with process and vent it of air for best pump life.
they will be available to those who fluids, actual conditions sometimes Violent pump failure will result from
will be using them for installation and vary from original expectations. continued operation with the inlet
service. Also, typical material selection charts valve closed.
do not consider all the temperature,
1B Storage pressure, and fluid variables. The 1C4 NPSH (Net Positive Suction
If the pump is to be stored before customer’s engineer should be Head)
use, it should be inspected as consulted for final judgment on the The NPSH required varies with
described in 1A, recrated and best materials for critical process every size and capacity of pump.
stored in a dry location. Standard applications. The NPSH required by your unit can
shipping containers are not suitable be obtained from the performance
for outdoor storage. In some areas, 1C3 Valves curves or from your MTH
it may be necessary to cover the If a shutoff valve is necessary in representative.
pump’s exterior surface with oil or the suction line, use a gate, ball,
other rust inhibiting coating. All units butterfly, or other full port valve. If the NPSH available is not equal
are tested at the factory with a water/ Globe or other flow restricting to or greater than that required by
corrosion inhibitor solution, some of valves, can in some cases, reduce the pump, it must be increased or a
which will remain inside the pump pump flow or increase chances of different pump selected. The usual
upon receipt. If units are flushed cavitation. method for increasing NPSH is to
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raise the static head on the pump For boiling liquids, Ps and Pvp are be given to heating, insulating,
inlet, (HS). By definition, NPSH equal. This item then becomes or draining the pump. If you
means: “Net Positive Suction zero and can be omitted from the choose to drain the pump, first
Head” above the vapor pressure equation. remove the drain plugs and drain
of the pumped liquid, available the suction and discharge lines.
at the centerline of the pump. It 1C5 Noise Carefully blow out the pump
should always be given in feet Motors, bearings, and other with compressed air to clear all
of pumped liquid. The NPSH is rotating components add to internal cavities of fluid.
actually a measurement of the noise, which sometimes create
amount of energy available in objectionable harmonics. 1D Recommended Spare Parts
the pumped liquid to produce
the required absolute entrance Careful pump installation can FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
velocity in the pump. If a pump contribute to noise reduction. Only a complete set of “O” ring
requires more energy (or NPSH) Proper alignment of the pump gaskets and a mechanical seal
than is available at a given and driver is essential. Adequate are recommended. Should ad-
capacity, the pressure at the supports for the inlet and ditional components show wear,
inlet will fall below the vapor discharge piping is equally they are available from stock
pressure of the pumped liquid important. A degree of noise at the factory (see the C Series
and fluid vaporization and loss of reduction may be obtained when price brochure).
performance will result. the pumping unit is supported
free of building structures by the FOR SERVICING A PUMP THAT
Ps = Pressure in the suction use of vibration isolators, flexible DOES NOT PRODUCE RATED
vessel in PSIA. piping and conduit connections. CAPACITY OR HEAD :
Pvp = Vapor pressure of the To separate motor noise and “O” ring gaskets, impeller, me-
pumped fluid in PSIA. vibration from the fluid and chanical seal, and pump casing.
Hs = Static height of the pumped piping structure, using a flexible
fluid above (+) or below (-) the elastomer-coupled (long coupled) FOR CRITICAL SERVICES:
centerline of the pump. configuration is very desirable. A duplex installation, with two
Hf = All friction losses from the identical pumping units in parallel,
vessel to the pump. 1C6 Freezing is the safest, and many times the
When ambient temperatures most cost effective choice where
Ps - Pvp
NPSH = 2.31( )+Hs- Hf drop below the freezing point of downtime cannot be tolerated.
SP. GR.
the fluid, consideration should

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2.Service
Pump Ends 1. Disconnect the inlet and An exploded view of the unit, Fig-
outlet piping before unbolting ure 1, is provided for referencing
A. Preliminary the pump and motor. the numbers in the following pro-
B. Disassembly cedures, i.e. (#84), motor bracket.
C. Inspection of Components 2. Unbolt the motor from the
D. Reassembly base and remove the unit. 2B Disassembly
E. Testing and Final Adjustments All work on the unit should
be performed on an elevated The following tools and
2A Preliminary workbench whenever possible. equipment are needed for disas-
sembly.
Before attempting any service on The disassembly and reassembly
the pump or motor, disconnect procedures are broken into two 1. Soft plastic or wooden mallet.
the electrical power to the pump sections: 2. 5/8” wrench or socket.
motor. If the pump and motor are 3. 10 mm socket wrench.
to be removed as a unit, note the B — Disassembly 4. 13 mm wrench or socket.
wiring configuration. D — Reassembly 5. 5 mm Allen wrench.
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6. Penetrating oil. 5. Remove the impeller key (#23) a. Place the motor bracket face
7. 3/4” wood dowel (Approx. 6” from the shaft. down on a flat surface.
long).
8. Small O.D. Snap Ring Pliers. 6. Remove the rotating element b. Look into the opening in the
9. Cealube G or similar glycol from the shaft. center of the motor bracket,
base lubricant. (DO NOT use The element normally adheres you will see a portion of the
petroleum products.) tightly to the shaft and some seat.
force may be necessary to
To disassemble the pump: remove it. This is common c. Insert the 3/4” dowel and,
and, if care is taken, the ele- very gently, tap the seat until
1. Remove all liquid from the ment can be reassembled and it drops out.
pump. reused. It is recommended
that a new rotating element d. Care must be taken with
2. Remove the casing (#108) by be used for reas- the seats. They are often
removing the jam nuts (#20) sembly. DO NOT attempt to a brittle material and are
from the casing studs (#5). remove the seal using a screw- prone to breakage. It is
Slide the casing off and rest it driver or other sharp object. recommended that a new
on the studs. Extensive damage to the shaft replacement seat be in-
or element could occur. stalled during reassembly.
3. Remove the impeller (#11) by
removing the 10mm Bolt (#19) 7. Remove the motor bracket. 2C Inspection of Components
and washer (#41), then sliding Loosen and remove the four
forward.(may require a gear socket head screws (#33A) Thoroughly clean all parts. All
puller) with a 5 mm Allen wrench. components should be examined
Note: The rotating element for wear and corrosion. Replace
4. Remove the snap ring (#4) must be removed before the any parts that show visible wear.
from the shaft using snap ring motor bracket can be removed.
pliers. It is not necessary to remove The “O” rings and other elas-
the adjusting screws # 33. tomeric components should
be replaced if they have been
20 33 8. Remove the seat portion of the deformed or cut.
84 seal from the motor bracket.
If seal components must be
reused, carefully inspect for
8
125 33A microscopic cracks and nicks.
12 Scratches that might be ignored
4 elsewhere can produce leakage
7
if they are on seal carbons and
23
seat wearing surfaces.

11

41
19 108

7A
22

C3A Motors
Figure 1
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Service C SERIES PUMPS
NAME / DESCRIPTION KEY NO. QTY
Motor Bracket 84 1
Casing 108 1
“O” Ring - Casing** 7 1
Impeller 11 1
Seal - Rotating Element** 12 1
Seal - Stationary Seat** 125 1
Stud - Casing 5 4
Jam Nut 20 4
Adjusting Screw 33 4
Socket Head Screw 33A 4
“O” Ring - Screw** 8 4
Snap Ring** 4 1
Drive Key** 23 1
Impeller Screw 19 1
Washer 41 1
Drain Plug (SAE) 22 1
“O”Ring - Drain** 7A 1
**Included in SKC4100, SKC5100, SKC6100 Mechanical Seal / O Ring Kits

Figure 2

Cleanliness is imperative when To install the seat: c. Slide the four (4) small
working with mechanical seals. “O”-rings (#8) fully onto the
Microscopic grit and particles a. Place the motor bracket face socket head screws (#33A).
between seal faces can be, and up on a flat surface.
often are, the cause of early seal d. Place the motor bracket
failures. b. Carefully press the seat, (#84) on the motor. Slide
smooth side up, into the the bracket back until the
If the impeller can be rocked or seat cavity of the motor feet are resting against the
wobbled on the shaft, it is too bracket. To make the instal- motor face. The orientation
loose and must be replaced. lation of the seat easier, of the motor bracket is not
apply a very thin coating of critical unless a flush line is
Check the shaft for galling, pit- compatible seal lubricant used. In that case, align the
ting, and corrosion. If the shaft is to the elastomer portion of flush line to meet system
corroded where the seal elasto- the seat prior to installa- requirements.
mer comes in contact with it, the tion. Care must be taken
motor must be replaced. Surface not to damage the seat face. e. Insert the four (4) socket
corrosion must be removed so Thumb pressure is usu- head screws (#33A) into
that seals can slide freely during ally sufficient to install the the motor bracket holes and
assembly. The shaft diameter seat. Make sure the seat is thread into the motor face.
should be no smaller than .002” installed firmly and squarely Tighten securely using a 5
below the nominal fractional seal and that it is then carefully mm Allen wrench. Do not
sizes. Remove any nicks or burrs cleaned. exceed 7 ft-lbs of torque or
which may have occurred during damage to the motor “C”-
disassembly. Re-clean parts as 2. Install the motor bracket (#84). face may occur.
necessary.
a. This is best done with the 3. Install rotating element (#12).
2D Reassembly motor standing on end.
a. Tip the pump assembly
All parts should be visually in- b. From the motor side: If over into a horizontal posi-
spected and cleaned or replaced removed during disas- tion on the work area.
as outlined in 2C above. sembly, thread the four (4)
adjusting screws (#33) into b. Lightly lubricate the motor
1. The seal seat (#125) must be the mounting flanges of the shaft. Push the rotating
installed in the motor bracket motor bracket until they are element, spring, and then
before the bracket is installed flush with the front faces of spring holder over the shaft.
on the motor. the flanges.
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Service
c. Prepare the snap ring in the 6. Adjusting Impeller/Casing ii. Repeat steps 6.b.i and
snap ring pliers and then Clearance 6.b.ii.
compress and hold the seal
spring slightly below the a. Seat the casing down iii. Repeat step 6.c.
snap ring groove. Install the against the impeller with
snap ring (#4). Make sure light hand pressure. 2E TESTING AND FINAL
the snap ring is locked in the ADJUSTMENT
groove. b. Turn the adjusting screws
until they just touch the back The pump is now ready for instal-
4. Install the impeller (#11). face of the casing. The cas- lation.
ing should not move during
a. Place the key (#23) in the this adjustment. This will de- 1. Reconnect the electrical con-
shaft sleeve. termine the zero clearance nections referring to the colored
position. Set the minimum or numbered tape used to mark
b. The impeller should slide free running clearance as the wires during disassembly.
on firmly, but easily, until it follows:
stops. Force should not be 2. Connect all piping and fill the
required to install the impel- i. Viewing from the back of pump with fluid.
ler in the correct position. the motor bracket, (rear
of motor) turn each ad- 3. Make sure all suction valves
c. The impeller hub should be justing screw clockwise are opened and fluid will flow
facing toward the motor. exactly 30° (1/12 of a full through the system. Discharge
revolution). valve should be partially opened.
d. Fasten the impeller using
the washer (#41) and screw ii. Securely tighten the four 4. Start the pump and check for
(#19). Tighten the screw (4) jam nuts against the leaks on the pump and piping.
securely (do not exceed 7 ft- adjusting nuts using a Special attention should be given
lbs of torque), while holding 9/16” wrench and a 5/8” to the seal area at the rear open-
the impeller stationary. The wrench, being careful ing in the motor bracket.
impeller should not have to prevent the adjusting
any play or wobble. nuts from turning. 5.Using an amprobe or similar
device, check for motor overload.
5. Install the casing (#108). c. Turn the impeller clockwise If motor is overloading it is pos-
and listen for any scraping sible that the impeller clearance
a. Hand tighten four (4) studs noises or interference. This was not properly set as outlined
(#5) into the casing until may be done by turning the in Step 6 outlined in “D” Reas-
they are seated. impeller screw with a 10 mm sembly.
socket through the inlet port
b. Lubricate and install the (Be careful not to loosen
casing “O”-ring (#7) onto the screw), and listening
the first step in the motor through the discharge. If
bracket. any contact is detected
between the impeller and
c. Place the casing over the casing, perform the following
motor bracket being care- steps:
ful not to pinch the “O”-ring.
The casing discharge should i. Loosen the jam nuts, be-
be oriented to meet system ing careful not to turn the
requirements. adjusting nuts.

d. Loosely thread four (4) jam

nuts (#20) onto the casing
studs.
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3.Parts and Repair Services
A. Parts 6B Repair Services 6C Warranty Service
B. Repair Service Repair service for an MTH pump All requests for warranty claims
C. Warranty Service should be obtained from the should be made through the
company through which it was company from which the pump
6A Parts purchased. was purchased or supplied.
Repair parts may be obtained Complete details on what is
through your local Authorized In the event this is not possible, wrong with the pump must be
MTH Pumps Distributor who may the name and phone number of provided along with information
be found in the yellow pages or a nearby MTH representative on the system in which it is
by contacting: or distributor may be obtained installed. Refer to the MTH
MTH Pumps by contacting MTH Pumps. In Pumps Limited Warranty
401 W. Main St. the event that it is necessary to statement. Return authorization
Plano, IL 60545 return the pump to the factory for must be obtained prior to
Phone: 630-552-4115 repairs, remove all accessories returning any equipment.
Fax: 630-552-3688 attached to the pump. We cannot
Email: Sales@MTHPumps.com accept responsibility for their safe
Web: WWW.MTHPumps.com removal, storage, and return.
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4.Limited Warranty
MTH makes good faith recommendations of Products, based on its experience and the application information provided by the Purchaser. However, the
responsibility for testing and approving a Product to be used for a particular purpose lies with the Purchaser.

The obligations of MTH Tool Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “MTH”), with respect to a “Product” (defined below) are limited as set forth herein.

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any Product will meet the “Operational Specifications” in conditions other than the Standard Operating Conditions, unless agreed to by MTH in a signed writing.

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(a) The term “Warranty Period” shall mean the twelve (12) month period from the date of shipment from MTH to the Purchaser (the “Warranty
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(d) The term “Operational Specifications” shall mean the specified dimensions, material composition, and performance parameters of a Product,
as published by MTH, or as otherwise agreed in a signed writing between MTH and Purchaser. “Standard Operating Conditions”, for pumps,
shall mean: operating with clean water, at standard temperature and pressure. “Operational Specifications” shall not include visual appearance or
any other parameters not expressly agreed to in writing.

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RGA will be refused at the dock. Products authorized for return must be properly packaged to prevent further damage, clearly marked with the Return Goods
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MTH may, in its sole discretion, deny any warranty claim if shipping damage, any attempted disassembly, or any other action outside of MTH’s control impairs
MTH’s determination of the existence of, or cause of a claimed failure.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Limited Warranty, MTH shall have no obligation to repair or replace any Product it determines to have any
defects arising from or attributable to: (1) abrasion, corrosion, or erosion arising after shipment from MTH; (2) improper handling, packaging, installation,
storage, or maintenance, after it is shipped by MTH; (3) repairs or alterations outside of MTH’s factory, in any manner, without MTH’s written authorization; (4)
misuse, negligence, or accident after shipment from MTH; (5) use in a manner inconsistent with MTH’s published instructions and Operational Specifications,
or other written specifications agreed to by both Purchaser and MTH; or (6) incorrect power supply or power quality. MTH’s determination with respect to the
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its option, ship a repaired or replaced Product to the Purchaser, F.O.B. MTH’s factory in Plano, Illinois, U.S.A., freight prepaid and allowed. MTH will use a
freight provider of its choosing, via a method no faster than that used for shipping the Product to MTH. MTH may, at its sole discretion, issue a credit memo to
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under or with regard to this Limited Warranty.