INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FOR MODELS WX AND WXR SLURRY PUMPS © ATLAS EQ. CO.

SAFETY: .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
DEFINITION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION I – GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Importance of Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Special Warning .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiving and Inspection-Shortages .............................................................................................................................. 4
Preservation and Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Short Term Storage 18 months or less .......................................................................................................................... 4
Long Term Storage (Longer than 18 months but not greater than 36 Months) ................................................ 5
SECTION II - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 5
Pump Handling ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Site location of Pump Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Foundation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Leveling .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Grouting .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Suction, Discharge a ng Box Piping ................................................................................................................. 6
Suction Pipe ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Net Positive Suction Head ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Discharge Piping ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
ox – Packing Installation .................................................................................................................................. 8
ALIGNMENT: .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
V – Belt Drive – Alignment ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Direct Connect Coupling Drive – Alignment ............................................................................................................... 10
SECTION III – PUMP PREPARATION FOR START-UP .................................................................................................. 12
Pump Support ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Gland Seal Water ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Dynamically Sealed Pumps ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Shaft Rotation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Impeller Adjustment Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION IV –ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................... 16
Assembly of Pump Unit: .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Bearing Cartridge Assembly ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Frame Assembly Procedure: ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Gland Seal Assembly: ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Release Collar: .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Dynamic Seal Assembly-Metal Expeller Ring ........................................................................................................... 24
Dynamic Seal Assembly-Rubber Expeller Ring ........................................................................................................ 26
Pump Liner Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 27
SECTION VI – REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................................................... 34
Ordering Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 34
SECTION VII – RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................ 35
SECTION IX – SPECIAL TOOLS .............................................................................................................................................. 35
MODEL PARTS I.................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
MODEL PARTS II.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37

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 SAFETY:
DEFINITION
This pump has been designed for reliable and safe operation. Pumps are pressure containing vessels
with rotating parts that could be hazardous. Operators and maintenance personnel must follow the
necessary safety measures. Atlas Equipment LLC. will not be liable for damage or delays caused by a
failure to observe the instructions in this manual. The information in this manual has been checked and
believed to be accurate and reliable. HOW EVER, NO RESONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY ATLAS
EQUIPMENT CO. LLC. FOR ITS USE OR FOR ANY IN ACCURA cations are subject to
change without notice. ATLA S EQUIPMENT CO. LLC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING
OUT OF USE OR OTHER APPLICATION OF ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.

Throughout this manual the words WARNING, CAUTION, and Note are used to indicate procedures
and areas of maintenance and operations which require special operator attention and focus:

WARNING An operating procedure or practice which, if not followed could result in

personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION
An operating procedure or practice which if not correctly followed, could result in damage or destruction
of equipment and property.

Note: Operating procedure, condition which is essential to observe.

WARNING
WARNING E x a m p l e : P ump s ha ll ne ve r be ope ra te d without a c oupling or be lt gua rd
c orre c tly ins ta lle d.

C AUTION
Example: Never valve down the suction line to control the pu ow. This can cause sign
damage to the pump.

Note:
Example: Proper alignment of pulleys and/or couplings is essential for long equipment life.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:

WARNING
Injuries to personnel will result if the procedures outlined in the manual are
not followed.

• Never operate pump without drive guard installed correctly

• Be careful handling worn pump components as parts can have sharp jagged edges.
• Never operate pump beyond its rated conditions to which the pump was sold.
• Never run pump below the recommended mi ow or run the pump dry. Slurry
Pumps should not be operated a ows less than 25 ncy Point at
the operating speed.
• Never run pump with discharge valve closed.
• Always lock out power to driver when performing pump maintenance.
• Never operate pump without all safety devices installed and in good operating
condition.
• Never use heat to disassemble pumps due to risk of explosion from trapped
liquid. Be especially cautious with removal of impeller as liquid can be trapped
between the impeller and shaft. Use a shaft wrench to remove impeller from
shaft.
• Check rotation of pump with the pump prior to connecting the pump to the
driver. Reverse motor rotation can cause catastrophic destruction of the pump
and possibly cause severe personal injury.
• Never operate pump with the suction and discharge blocked. Heat is generated and
that results in vaporizing the liquid trapped in the pump. This can result in burns and
possible life threatening explosion. Since slurries can cause blockages in both the
suction and discharge of the pump and you have an application where this can
happen, you must take the appropriate prec autions and adopt measures to prevent
any type of blockage!
• Do not feed very hot or very cold liquid in to the pump. This can cause thermal shock
and break parts in the pump.

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SECTION I – GENERAL
Introduction
This instruction manual is to be used to assist those involved with installation, operation, and
maintenance of Atlas Model WX and WXR slurry pumps. It is recommended that this manual
be reviewed in detail prior to installing, operating, or performing any work on the pump or driver.

The “WX” and “WXR ” pumps are heavy duty, end suction, grease lubricated , centrifugal pumps,
designed for pumping abrasive and corrosive slurries. They are widely used in mining, power, coal,
sand and gravel, tar sands and other industrial pumping applications.

Nameplates are attached to the pump. The pump serial number and Model number are stamped on the
nameplate. The Pump Model indicated the following:

Model designation is as follows:

EXAMPLE:
Model 8X6 E WX-RM
8 indicates the Suction size for this pump is 8 ” inch.
6 indicates the Discharge size for this pump is 6 ” inch.
E indicates the bearing frame size.
WX indicates a Horizontal pump
R indicates Rubber Liners and impeller.
M indicates this pump is rubber lined with a metal Impeller.

Importance of Instructions
Atlas pumps are designed for trouble-free service. The life expectancy and satisfactory
service of this and any mechanical device is enhanced by periodic inspection and a carefully designed
preventive maintenance process. This manual has been prepared to assist operators in understanding
the construction and correct methods of installing, operating, and maintaining these pumps.

Study this manual thoroughly, and follow the instructions carefully for installation, operations and
maintenance. Keep this manual for reference in a place accessible by all.

Special Warning
Atlas Equipment Company, LLC. will not be liable for any damages or delay caused by failure to comply
with the provisions of this instruction manual. This pump is not to be operated at speeds, working
pressures, discharge pressures, or temperatures higher than, nor used with liquids other than, stated in
the original order acknowledgement without wri tten permission of Atlas Equipment Company, LLC.

Receiving and Inspection-Shortages

All pumps are inspected and documented prior to leaving the assembly plant. Check that the pump is
the correct model and size in accordance to what has been ordered. If all is correct, then install the
pump in accordance to this manual and all other technical and safety requirements.

Thoroughly inspect all cartons and wrapping for parts prior to discarding. Parts are sometimes wrapped
individually or fastened to the crate. Match all items to the packing documents provided with the
shipment. If all parts are there installation can proceed. After comparison of the parts on hand with the
packing documents there seem to be parts missing or damaged report the deviations to the
transportation company’s local agent immediately.

Preservation and Storage

If corrosion resistant coating is ordered and provided from the factory ; Kerosene is recommended as the
best solvent for removal. Care must be taken to ensure that all trace of rust preventative is removed
from the discharge and sucti nge faces, the exposed shafting, and all coupling surfaces.

Short Term Storage 18 months or less

1. When it is necessary to store a pump for a short time before it can be installed, place it in a dry
location (indoors is preferred).
2. Rotate the shaft a few turns every 3-6 weeks.
3. Protect the equipment from moisture , dust, vibration and physical damage.
4. Any protection provided by t he factory should not be removed.

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5. Indoor storage and protection from heat, ozone and light is recommended for the elastomer lined
pumps.

Long Term Storage (Longer than 18 months but not greater than 36 Months)

The following procedure is necessary if the equipment needs to be stored for an extended period of time
before installation:

1. In addition to the Short Term Storage requirements, check ox to insure that it

contains no packing which could cause corrosion of internal parts as a result of
condensation.
2. Purge labyrinth with grease to prevent dirt and moisture contamination of the bearings
every 6 months.
3. The internal surfaces of the pump should be coated with pr id. All other parts
such as bearings and couplings shou ushed,

NOTE: All pumps and associated parts should be stored inside in a warm dry environment, and not be
stored outside in cold weather covered by plastic covers. Condensation most likely will occur and
corrosion will result.

SECTION II - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All pumps are inspected and hydrostatically tested prior to shipment.

Pump Handling

SAFETY is always the prime consideration when moving or lifting a pump.

Care must be taken to pump is not dropped. Any sharp blows to the pump,
WARNING positioning the casing on a sharp object, or allowing the pump to topple can
cause harm to the pump and a safety hazard for personnel.

When lifting horizontal pump with an overhead mo unted motor, direct connected pump, or base
mounted units with either speed reduction or a direct coupled; the assembly should be lifted as a
complete unit from underneath.

CAUTION: Cushions should be added between wire rope and pump to prevent damaging the
appearance of pump and the possibility of cutting the wire rope.

Site location of Pump Assembly

The pump should be placed so that it is easily accessible for inspection during operation, while giving
due attention to the desirability of simplify ing the suction and discharge piping layout.

The pump should always be located as near as possible to the suction supply to keep suction losses to
a minimum. The suction and discharge pipes and valves should be designed and laid out so that one
section (Minimum length 3X pipe diameter spool piece) may be readily removed to allow quick and easy
access to the pump liquid end for installation and maintenance.

There should be ample head room to allow the use of an overhead crane or lifting device with ent
capacity to lift the heaviest part of the unit.

Foundation
The foundation may consist of any material that wi rd permanent rigid support to the full area of the
pump or driver supports and that will absorb expected strains and vibrations that may be encountered in
service.

Concrete foundations built on solid ground are preferred. Foundation bolts of the adequate sizes should
be selected and located according to elevation drawings. Each bolt should be surrounded by a pipe
sleeve two or three times the diameter of the bolt. The sleeves should be held rigidly yet allowing the
bolts to be moved to conform to the holes in the baseplate.

The pump should be located directly over or as near as possible to the main load carrying members,
beams or walls when it is mounted directly to structur al steel framing. The baseplate should be bolted to
the steel supports to avoid distortion, prevent vibration and retain proper alignment.

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Leveling
Pumps are generally shipped together with the baseplate. It is usually unnecessary to remove the pump
or driver from its baseplate when leveling with units of moderate size. The unit should be placed on the
foundation supported by shims and wedges close to the foundation bolts to allow for grouting from three
quarters to two inches between the bottom of the baseplate and the to p of the foundation.
If the unit is direct connected to a motor; disconnect the coupling halves before leveling the unit and
alignment of coupling halves.
Level the pump and base with a spirit level. Where possible, place the level on some exposed part of
the pump shaft, sleeve or planed surface of the casing. Adjust the wedges under baseplate until the
pump shaft is level a nges of both the suction and discharge nozzles are at the spec height,
and location.
After leveling of the pump and base, align the coupli ng halves between the pump and driver shafts by an
acceptable method. (See Instructions below)
Grouting
The pump needs to be grouted into place. The purpose of grouting is to prevent lateral shifting of the
baseplate, not to take up irregularities in the foundation. The following procedure is recommended:
A typical mixture for grout is one part pure Portland Cement and two parts building sand, with su cient
water to cause the mixture to ow freely. The t op of the rough concrete foundation should be cleaned
and saturated with water prior to starting the grouting process. A wood form is usually constructed
around the outside of the baseplate to contain the grout. In some cases this form is placed tightly
against the edge of the baseplate. After grouting in the basepl e base with concrete and add
concrete until the entire space under the ba including the space between the pump and motor
supports and between the pump and driver mounts. wire can be used to work the grout and
release any air pockets.
After the grout and concrete is poured, cover the exposed surfaces with wet burlap to slow the
hardening process. This will help prevent cracking.
Suction, Discharge a ng Box Piping
Satisfactory operation cannot be maintained when pi ping loads are applied to the pump anges. Pumps
can be sprung and pulled out of position by connecting the pump to located pipe ges. Flanges must
be correctly aligned prior to tightening th ge bolts.

Flange Gaskets (sometimes called Joint Rings) are provided with all hard metal pumps. They are used
to seal between the pipe nge and the suction and discharge nozzles on all hard metal pumps. Do not
over tighten the ange bolts as Flange gaskets can be damaged. Rubber lined pumps do not require
ge gaskets.

In some instances the metal liner projects a short distance past the ange. Do not over tighten the
ge bolts because pump damage could result.

Do not operate pumps in series without consulting factory .

Suction and discharge piping and associated equi pment must be supported and anchored near but
independent of the pump such that no strain will be transferred to the pump casing. Pipe strains are a
common cause of misalignment, hot bearings, worn couplings and vibration. Never force suction or
discharge piping onto the pump flanges.

The selection of the pipe size is determined by pipe fr iction tables, critical sedimentation velocity, and
other related issues spec he application. The velocity of slurry is determined by the critical
sedimentation velocity is normally between 5 and 10 FT/Second (1.5 ~3 Meters/Second).

Where pipe diameters change, tapered sections of pipe are preferred to sudden changes of section.
This can provide smoother operation and reduce we ar. Valve inside diameters should never be less
than that of the pipe. A check valve should be utilized in cases where the pumpage is pumped vertically.

Suction Pipe
Experience has shown that the major source of problems in centrifugal pump installations is a faulty
suction line. The utmost attention must be given to this portion of t he installation. The suction piping
should be as direct as possible and its length kept to a minimum. If a long suction line is required,
Increase the pipe size to reduce friction losses.

A straight short removabl anged spool piece ( not less than 3 times the pipe diameter) should be
installed between the suction pipe and the pump suctio ange to facilitate casing removal and
improving suction conditions to the pump.

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As a rule of thumb, the diameter of the suction pipe should be one size larger than the pump suction
diameter to minimize the potential cavitation and allow the correct velocity to transport the product. If
the suction length is short it may be possible to use the same diameter suction line as the pump
suction. In all cases, sufficient pipe velocity must be maintained in the pipe to prevent settling.
For most slurry applications it will be necessary to gravity feed product into the pump. Normally a
sloping intake pipe from the feedbox to the pump is desirable, particularly when handling materials that
settle quickly.
The piping should be straight run without high spots and have a continual slope downward into the pump.
This will prevent air pockets. Use only eccentric reducers installed with the straight side on top ( Figure 1
Eccentric Suction reducer). The suction piping should be checked before initial startup to insure that there
are no air leaks into the pipeline.
A suction valve is desirable so that the pump can be isolated while repairs are being made and for ease of
priming in the case of a self priming application. It is always preferable for the pump to operate with a
positive suction head.

Figure 1: Eccentric Suction reducer

CAUTION: The suction valve must never be used to control the pump capacity.

Net Positive Suction Head

Figure 2: NPSH Calc. diagram

To determine the NPSH available in your system refer to (Figure 2 NPSH Calc. diagram) and the following
equation:

If available NPSH is not equal to, or greater than, that required by the pump, it must be increased or the
pump will not operate correctly and sign ant failures will occur. The increase of NPSHa by the system
is usually accomplished by increasing the static head Z.

NPSHa = +/- Z + (((P-Pv) x 2.31)/ SP. GR.) – Hf –He

Where: Z = Static Head

P = Pressure on surface of liquid in PSIa (PSI absolute = Pressure of gage + 14.7)
Pv = Vapor pressure of liquid at pumping temperature PSIa
Hf = Suction line friction losses in feet
He = Entrance losses from tank to pipe in feet of head.

NOTE: For boiling liquids, P equals Pv and this item can be omitt ed from the equation.

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Discharge Piping
Diameter: The diameter of discharge pipeline is normally larger than the discharge size of pump, and
sized to the ow, properties of slurry, and sedimentation rate. A discharge valve should be installed to
provide ow control of the pump and isolate the pump (in conjunction with the suction valve) from the
piping system. A discharge gauge must be installe d in a vertical section of pipe between the pump
discharge nozzle an on the discharge line. This gage will be an indicator of the pump
performance. Without this ga to determine how the pump is performing under load.

ox – Packing Installation
Atlas Model WX and WXH pumps are packed at the factory. The packing gland is set at the
factory nger-tight and may require adjustment during ng box
adjustment.

Connect pump with a supply of grit free clean wate r for packing lubrication. Shaft sleeve scoring,
packing destruction, will result from contaminated lubricant. See section IV for the gland water supply
requirements.

Packing Type
Original equipment packing is a suitable grade for the service intended.
Packing Procedure

ox and shaft sleeve must be clean and free of grit and contaminates.
Form packing over shaft of mandrel of same diameter. Carefully cut to packing length.
Discard rings cut too short.
Pre-form each ring by coiling 1.5 turns
To install packing rings, expand the coil as a coil spring. (See Figure 3 Packing forming)
for the correct and incorrect method of inst alling packing. Note the location of the
lantern ring prior to packing installation.
Expand the rst coil as shown and insert into the stu ng box. Tamp packing into
ox shoulde ly with the gland.
NOTE: NOTE THE POSITION OF THE Packing split.
Install the second and third coil as required by the assembly drawing, staggering the
cut between 90 and 120 degrees.
Insert the lantern ring into ox carefully noting its proper position on the
assembly drawing. CAUTION: Failure to properly locate the seal cage will result in
ent packing lubrication. Packing and shaft sleeve damage may result .
After packing and lantern ring are properly installed, insert the gland into the stu ng
box. Tighten gland ger tight only. The shaft should turn freely.
Turn seal water supply on, start the pump and adjust the gland as described in the
pump start-up procedure.
Periodic maintenance is absolutely required for all packed pumps including pumps
furnished with expellers. Normal shaft run out should be under 0.005 inches to avoid
premature failu packing. If there is excessive shaft run out; the shaft
must be removed and either straightened or replaced as necessary.

Figure 3 : Paccking forming

Correct LLC

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Packed Box or Expeller Installations:
Do not over tighten the gland nuts. Over tightening packing causes excessive friction between the
packing and the sleeve and will result in damaged components

To cover all possible situations, the gland water source should be capable of supplying water at a
pressure approximately 5 psi above the pump discharge pressure. Depending on the conditions of
service, the required box pressure may be somewhat less. A valve should be installed in the gland
water line to limit pressure to the optimum for the actual conditions of service. Excessive pressure will
increase water consumption, gland water leakage and shaft sleeve wear.

T will yield the best protection for abrasive applications. T water should be
turned on before pump is started and left on for 3 minutes after pump is stopped to ush out solids from
the packing box.

Some units may be supplied with an expeller and grease packed stu ng box. For these situations, the
packing is lubricated with a grease cup or weight loaded greaser. Periodic maintenance is absolutely
required for all packed pumps

Pipe plugs are installed in the ox water connec tions when the pump is shipped from the factory.
Remove the plugs, install piping and supply inimum 5 PSI above discharge pressure to the
x water inlet port.

The higher pressure sealing water prevents ingress of abrasive pumpage ng box. If
abrasive pumpage is allowed box it will cause premature failure of the shaft sleeve and
packing. Therefore, even when the pump is shut down, the sealing water must be left on unless the
pump isolated from the suction and discharge lines.

Carbon with Te netrated packing is recommended. When packing the pump the packing
dimensions must be consistent with the space between the sleeve and the stu ng box bore and sized
per the Table 1 below. Packing should be cut at a 120 de gree angle between the adjacent surfaces.

Drain Piping:
All drain connections should be piped to the suction well or other means of disposal so
water will carry away from the installation site.

ALIGNMENT:

V – Belt Drive – Alignment

UNITS MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT PROPER DRIVE GUARDS

WARNING IN PLACE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY TO OPERATING PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: Prior to installing belts check motor rotation is correct. This is imperative due to possible
severe damage to equipment if the rotation is incorrect.

Overhead Mount Configuration CV: The electric motor is frequently bolted to an overhead motor
support for belt driven pumps. The support is construct ed of fabricated steel, with four jacking bolts to
change the center distance between the motor and pump sheaves. This con guration is utilized for
space saving considerations as it has the smallest footprint.

Base Mounted Belt Drive ZV: The motor is bolted to a common baseplate and the moto
either horizontally or vertically from the pump shaft to allow for installation of a belt drive.

In either case similar methods are utilized for installing the belt drive.
Care must be exercised in the assembly of the drive arrangement. Sheave misalignment can cause
excessive heat premature bearing failure and belt wear.

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 The following installation process is required for a reliable a ent drive
WARNING installation:

1. Disconnect and “Lock Out” the power from the pump drive using safety procedures set up at
the installation site.
DO NOT INSTALL BELTS PRIOR TO ROTATION CHECK
2. Bolt the drive motor to the slide base.
3. Using the four jacking bolts, move the slide base into its bottom position.
4. Install sheaves on shafts and align sheaves faces using a straight edge - (see Fig 5)
5. Connect the power to the motor and check motor rotation to insure it conforms to the
arrow located on the front of the pump casing.
6. Install belts and set belt tension by adjusting slide base with jack bolts. Recheck the sheave
face alignment.
7. Lock the four jack bolts wi th the adjustable lock nuts.
8. Rotate the sheaves by hand to ensure that the pump impeller is free to move in the pump
casing.
9. Install sheave/belt guard
10. Check belt tension after the pump is shut down

Figure 4: Correct belt Tension & Sheave Alignment

Direct Connect Coupling Drive – Alignment

If the pump assembly is provided as direct connected then the coupling has been shipped unassembled
to prevent starting the pump until rotation has been checked.

Important: The motor must be bumped and checked for the correct rotation, the piping
connected to the pump, and the pump mounted on the foundation prior to aligning the couplings
and connecting the pump with the motor. The correct pump rotation arrow is cast into the front
casing.

If the rotation is incorrect and the pump is started the impeller can come off the shaft possibly
causing catastrophic failure of the unit. The motor rotation must be correct prior to connection
of the coupling or belts.

The preferred procedure when aligning couplings is to use a laser alignment device.
Other procedures in order of accuracy are as follows:

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Dial Indicator Procedure: A good method fo nal alignment of the coupling halves is with a dial indicator.
The following is the procedure.
1. Move the driver as required, including shimming front or back until the coupling faces are parallel.
2. Bolt the indicator to the pump half of the coupling
3. With the button resting on the other coupling periphery, set the dial to zero and chalk mark
the coupling half at the point where the button rests. For any check, top or bottom or
sides, rotate both shafts by the same amount. i.e. all readings on the dial must be made
with its button on the chalk mark.
The dial readings will indicate whether the driver has to be raised or lowered or moved to either side.
After any movement, check that the coupling faces remain parallel to one another.
EXAMPLE: If the dial reading at the starting point is set to zero and the diametrically opposite reading
at the bottom or sides shows a plus or minus .020 inches, then the driver has to be raised or lowered by
shimming or moved to one side or the other by half of this reading (Fig. 5).
NOTE: for all checks including that for parallelism of coupling faces, keep both shafts pressed hard over
to one side when taking the readings.

Figure 5: Alignment with Dial Indicator

Straight Edge Procedure: The procedure followed when checking driver and driver shaft alignment is as
follows:
1. Place a straight edge across the top and side of the coupling, and at the same time check
the faces of the coupling halves for parallelism by means of a tapered thickness gauge or
feeler gauges.
2. Assuming the peripheries of the coupling halves are true circles and of same diameter
and the face gnment exists when the distance between the faces is the
same at all points and the straight-edge will lie squarely across the rims at any point.
If the faces are not parallel, the thickness gauge or feeler gages will show a variation at
oints.
3. If one coupling is higher than the other, the amount may be determined by the straight-
edge and feeler gauges.

Figure 6 : Alignment with Straight Edge method

1

Maximum coupling life with a minimum of maintenance may be obtained if the coupling is aligned
properly at installation. Generally, permissible angular and parallel misalignment is .005 inches for
motors up to 75 BHP and .010 for motors above 75 BHP.
Spaces between faces of couplings and the ends of shafts should be set that they cannot touch, rub or
exert a pull on either pump or driver. The amount of this clearance may vary with the size and type of
coupling used. The best rule to follow is to allow su cient clearance for unhampered endwise
movement to the limit of its gearing clearance. On motor driven units, the magnetic center of the motor
will determine the running position of the motor half coupling. It is recomm ended that the magnetic
center position be checked by operating the motor while disconnected from the pump. At this time,
check also the direction of rotation of the motor. If current is not available, move motor shaft in both
directions as far as the bearings will permit then adjust shafts centrally between these limits, thereafter
assembling the unit with the correct gap between coupling halves.
When the unit is accurately leveled and aligned the holding down bolts should be gently and evenly
tightened prior to grouting.

IMPORTANT: Alignment must be rechecked, after suction and discharge piping have
been bolted to the pump, to test the e ect of piping strains. When handling hot liquids,
the nozzle after the unit has been in service, should be disconnected to check
in which direction the expansion of the piping is acting, correct for the e ect of strains
as required.
Accurate alignment of the pump shaft and driving un it shaft or pulley is essential for satisfactory
operation exible coupling will not compensate for misalignment of pump and drive shafts.
Misaligned pulleys will cause excessive V-belt wear.

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Table 1: Troubleshooting Alignment

SECTION III – PUMP PREPARATION FOR START-UP

Pump Support
Prior to starting a new pump, check the pump foundation and piping to be certain that the installation
ions in Section II Installation Instructions.

Gland Seal Water

Gland water pressure should be set at approximately 5 PSI above pump discharge pressure. The
Gland water must not include abrasives such as sand or rust or corrosives. The ow is regulated by a
valve in the seal piping to allow a sma ow of clean seal water along the shaft into the pumpage.

Dynamically Sealed Pumps

If water is used to purge the packing then grease lubrication of the packing box is not required.
Dynamically sealed pumps can be provided with grease cups to lubricate the packing and help prevent
abrasive buildup in the packing. Turn the grease cup down 2-4 turns to charge the chamber with grease
every 12 hours of operation. Use similar type of grease as recommended for bearing lubrication.

OPERATION OF THE UNIT WITHOU T PROPER LUBRICATION CAN

WARNING RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF BEAR INGS, BEARING FAILURES, PUMP
SEIZURES, AND ACTUAL BREAKUP OF EQUIPMENT, EXPOSING
OPERATIONAL PERSONNEL I TO POSSIBLE INJURY.
NG
Grease Lubrication

Atlas pumps are grease lubricated from the factory and ready for installation. Periodic
addition of grease is required to maintain proper lubrication. DO NOT OVERLUBRICATE THE
BEARINGS!

If the bearing cartridge assembly is protected from water and other foreign matter
entering it; the bearings will have a long life. The frequency and amount of lubrication
depends on the following factors:
Figure 7: Grease & Labyrinth tt ing s
1. Duty cycle
2. Operating and ambient temperatures.
3. Contamination in the area
4. Speed of the pump.

Pumps are furnished with small brass grease purge fittings

in the bearing housing end cover at the both ends of the
bearing housing. These two fittings are furnished to
provide to purge the bearing seal and help protect the
bearings from contamination. (Figure 7)

Just inboard of each of the grease purge fittings is located

two pipe plugs. (See Figure 8 Grease and Labyrinth Locations)
These two plugs should be removed and a grease zerk
installed. The zerk fittings provide grease to the bearings.

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Please see the table below for approximate quantity of grease required.

For Lubrication remove the two square head pipe plugs and install grease fitting with the same
thread as the plug.
Recommended grease is Lithium base soap in mineral oil with oxidation inhibitor, EP Chemical agent
and rust preventative. This grease should have the following characteristics:

Table 2
Viscosity, CST @ 40 deg C 200 CST
Drop Point deg C 260 °C
N.L.G.I. Grade No2
Mobil Grease HP, Shell Alvania EP2 and Amoco Amolith 2EP are examples.
Synthetic Lubrications can be used. Please contact your representative with your speci c conditions of
service for recommendations.

Figure 8: Grease and Labyrinth Locations

Recommended Lubrication Intervals: (See T able 3 Lubricat ion Schedule)

Experience and good practice should be th tor for setting up the routine lubrication procedures.
The table below is based on operating conditions which include:
1. Pump is operating below maximum conditions of service.
2. Pumps are protected from weather and poor environmental conditions such as dust.
3. Pumps operate between 32 deg F and 95 deg F.
4. No excessive st ox leakage or wash down.
5. Any conditions in excess of the above will require additional attention to lubrication.

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 Table 5: Labyrinth Grease Purging

Note: One Std Grease Gun shot equals approximately 1 gram

Shaft Rotation
CAUTION: Be sure to check mo tor rotation is correct prior to instal ling belts or connecting couplings.
This is imperative due to possible severe damage to equipment if it is started up backwards. Correct
pump rotation is indicated with arrow cast into the front of the pump casing. Be sure to remove
belts prior to bumping the motor.

CAUTION: If the pump is started backwards (opposite direction of the arrow on the pump) the
impeller will unscrew from the shaft and will cause serious damage to the pump.

UNITS MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT PROPER DRIVE GUARDS

WARNING IN PLACE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY TO OPERATING PERSONNEL

Impeller Adjustment Procedure

The pump ow and discharge head will decrease as we ar occurs between the impeller and the front
wear plate. To maintain optimum pump performance and minimize th wear, the impeller
clearance should be adjusted periodically as indicated by pump performance.

The following procedure describes the typical impeller clearance adjustment procedure for a
Atlas Pump without mechanical seals.
1. Loosen the Clamp Bolts on one side only.
2. Rotate the shaft clockwise by hand looking from the shaft end.
3. Move the bearing assembly toward the cover plate by tightening the rear nut on
the adjusting screw until the impeller begins to rub on the front liner.
4. e nut just tightened by two e bearing assembly to
the rear by means of the front nut until the housing lug is secure against the rear
nut.
5. Tighten the Clamp bolts on the side loosened.
6. Tighten both adjustment screw nuts against the housing lug.
7. Rotate the shaft and if rubbing occurs, adjust the impeller back in the casing until
the rubbing stops.
8. Special consideration for setting the clearance if any application (such as hot
ubber swelling) could cause expansion of any of the parts after the
pump is running. You must provide additional clearance in the adjustment
process to allow for this expansion.
WARNNG WARNING
CAUTION: Operating the pump with impeller rub against the liner may cause severe damage to
the pump. Proper clearance must be checked prior to operating the pump.
ARNING
WARNING Do not attempt to adjust the impeller with the pump running. Stop the pump
and lock out the motor before adjusting impeller clearance.

Startup and Stop Procedure

1. After all other instructions in this man ual have been completed the pump is ready to
start.
2. Rotate shaft by hand to insure that impeller and shaft rotate freely. If necessary adjust
impeller clearance.
3. Re-check suction pipe for length (should be as short as possible). The diameter of
suction pipe should not be less than the pump suction diameter. No air leaks in line
and minimum number of bends.

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 4. Inspect shaft seal area.
a. Expeller
i. If Grease Cup is ox led with grease. Calcium-
sodium base grease seems to work well.
ii. If water sealed be sure water is connected and water is owing at the
correct pressure and capacity.
b. Packed B ox
i. Be sure the water is turned on and it is the correct pressure and ow.
ii. Be sure the water seal is connected
iii. Adjust the bolts on the packing gla nger tight or just tight
enough to restri ow of water. After run-in for a few hours
operation the leak rate should not be less than 1 drop per second to
maintain proper sleeve lubrication and the stu ng box and gland
should be cool to the touch.
5. Initially start the pump with clean water if possible.
6. Open the Suction valve all the way open.
7. Open the discharge valve to ¼ open.
8. Start the motor. Be sure it is running in the direction indicated by the arrow on the
pump casing. Stop the pump immediately should it be running backwards.
9. Open the discharge valve until t he design ow is reached.
10. Check the suction and discharge pressu ow rate and motor amperage as well as leakage at packing gland.
If packing is hot, loosen the gland bolts to increase the water ow out of the packing area.
11. During operation periodically check the motor amperage, suction and discharge pressure and
quantity of sealing water coming ox. Continually adjust packing gland
over the rst two days of operation to get to around 1 drop/second.
12. Periodically check bearing temperatures while pump is in operation. An infrared temperature indicator
works well for this application. If bearing becomes hot shortly after the pump starts; stop the pump
until the bearing cools then restart it. If the bearing continues to heat up, then the be aring assembly
should be inspected.
13. In general, bearing heating is caused by contaminated lubrication. The bearing lubricant should be clean.
14. Pump performance a iency will reduce as the clearance between impeller and liner increases. Therefore,
the clearance between impeller and liner should be adjusted in time in order to keep the pump operating at
maximum ciency. Wearing parts should be replaced when the pump performance can not meet the requirement.

Procedure for Single Stage Pump shutdown:

1. If possible clean water should hed through the pump 30 minutes prior to shutdown to
clear the slurry out of the pump and line which will prevent settling and possible blockage of the line.
2. Tu
3. Close discharge valve
4. Close suction valve. This isolates the pump from the system and if pump was ushed with
fresh water insures clean water inside the pump an ox.
5. Turn o eal water and cooling water.
6. Disconnect power from pump if necessary.

SECTION IV –ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

Assembly of Pump Unit:

Bearing Catridge Assembly

1. Select a clean place to assemble pump. Make sure all lubricants are as sp are clean
and do not contain contaminants. Use a steel putty knife to remove grease from can and
always keep lid on grease container to insure no contamination. Be sure to use a clean grease
gun with non contaminated grease of the cor ion. A large percentage of roller
and ball bearing failures are due to dirt getting into the bearings and thus causing
premature failure.
2. Inspect all parts after disassembly and replace any parts that are not usable or are suspect.
3. All parts that are not being replaced must be thoroughly cleaned a nished if required. All
mating surfaces must be free of burrs, rust and coated with a lubricant prior to assembly.
4. Renew all small fasteners and set screws and coat threads with grease prior to assembly.
5. Replace all elastomers particularly if they show signs of wear, or hardening.
Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Bearing Cone Assembly to Shaft (Frames AB,
AC, AD, AE, AF, and AG)
1. Apply light coat of oil or grease to shaft (301) bearing journals.
2. Fit grease retainers (304) with against the shoulders of the shaft. It is important that
both grease retainers be moved hard against the shaft shoulders. The bearings must be
positioned hard against the grease retainers.
3. Preheat the bearing cone with an induction heater using it as instructed by the heater
manufacturer. (Preheat must not exceed 250 F). Slide the bearing cones (311) on both shaft
ends with the large diameter against the retainer . Re-check to insure the grease retainers and
bearings are located hard against the shaft shoulders.
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4. The S bearing assembly is d erent:
a. Fit the bearing inner spacer against the shaft shoulder
b. Fit one each drive end bearing inner ring onto the shaft.

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Impeller-end Bearing Cup to Housing (Frames

AB, AC, ADAE, AF, and AG)

1. Apply oil or light grease to both bores of Bearing Housing 302.

2. Tap carefully with a soft mallet or pre t the cup to Bearing 009 into one end of the bearing
housing with the small diameter end of the cup fa cing outboard until the cup is slightly below
the end face of the bearing housing. This assembly is made easier if the housing is supported
in a vertical position.
3. Locate End cover 303 together with one SHIM 509 in housing and insert end cover set
screws . Use one thick shim only for sealing purposes, usually 4,57 mm. to 50,8 mm.
4. Tighten set screws evenly. End cover will now press the bearing cup into correct position.

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Assembling Shaft to Bearing Housing (Frames

AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, and AG)

1. Work by hand or with grease press the recommended grease type and quantity (See on Page 14)
into each bearing on the s ces between the cone rollers and bearing cage.
Spread the remainder of grease between the grease retainer and the bearing.
2. Position the threaded end of the shaft into the bearing housing
3. Press the remaining bearing cup into the beari ng housing with the small diameter toward the
outboard end.
4. Position END COVER 303 into housing and insert end cover set screws . (Do not
use a shim at this stage. Shims will be used later in the assembly procedure)
5. Rotate the shaft slowly by hand. Tighten t he set screws slowly until the bearing cup has been
pushed right up to the bearing cone and the shaft barely rotates and there is minimal if any end
play. (Caution: Do not over-tighten set screws. Measure the gap between the end cover and
the bearing housing face as shown in (Figure 9 Gap Locationon page 18 )
6. Bearing assemblies up to the C frame size can be assembled in a horizontal position. For the
remaining larger sizes we recommend assembly in a vertical position.
7. Place the bearing housing with the installed end cover down on two blocks of wood. Clean and
lubricate with light grease the bearing bore.
8. Using a standard eye bolt screw it into the impeller end of the shaft and using a lifting device
carefully lift the shaft and place it into the housing. Tap the bearing until it rests against the
housing shoulder.
9. Grease the inside surface of the remaining end cover and place it with the end cover gasket
into the housing. Insert the end cover set screws and tighten evenly. (Do not over tighten)

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Gap Measurement from the drive shaft end
(Frames AB, AC, AD, AE,AF, and AG)

1. Measure the gap between the end cover and the outside of the bearing housing face using
feeler gages. If the set screws have been evenly tightened, this m easurement is usually
here is concern, then the end cover may be removed and using a depth
micrometer the following measurements should be taken
a. Depth of the bearing cup below the face of the bearing housing.
b. Depth of the end cover shoulder
c. Subtract (a) from (b) to calculate the Gap.
2. Select SHIMS 509 to obtain a total thickness equal to the Gap plus the end play (cold). (See
Table 6 Shim Sizes on page 18)
3. Remove end cover, install shims and then replace cover and insert set screws. Loosely
tighten set screws within approximately 1.8 inch of the fully tightened position.

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Adjustment of Bearing Cup (Fames AB, AC, AD,
AE, AF, and AG)

With shims inserted move the driven end bearing cup back to the end cover to provide bearing
end play.
1. Press or gently tap shaft from the impeller end until the bearing cup at the opposite end has
moved back to the loosely tted end cover. Be careful not to damage threads.
2. Tighten set screws evenly to move bearing cup to correct position.

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3. Both bearing cups should now be positioned hard against their respective end covers and
the correct end play obtained.

Table 6: Shim Sizes Table 7: Bearing Cartridge End Play Tolerance

Frame Min End Max End Min End Max End

Size Play (in) Play (in) Play (mm) Play (mm)

AB .004 .008 0.10 0.20

AC .006 .010 0.15 0.25
AD .007 .011 0.18 0.28
AE .016 .024 0.40 0.60
AF .020 .024 0.50 0.60
AG .020 .024 0.50 0.60

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: End play measurement (Fames AB, AC, AD, AE,
AF, and AG)

After moving the drive end bearing cup back to the end over then tighten all set screws. It is
necessary to accurately measure the actual end play in the bearing cartridge assembly.

Frames AB&AC:

1. Position bearing cartridge in horizontal position with housin ed tightly to a bench vice or
other device which will hold the cartridge in a position.
2. Attached a dial indicator securely to the bearing housing and position the indicator so it
measures the end movement of the shaft.
3. Rotate the shaft and push hard by hand the shaft end to end at the same time to establish a
consistent dial indicator reading and record. Compare the actual to the recommended.

Frames AD, AE,AF, and AG:

1. Position bearing cartridge in vertical position with impeller end down. Support the bearing
cartridge at lower end cover with shaft free to rotate.
2. Attached a dial indicator securely to the bearing housing and position the indicator so it
measures the end movement of the shaft.
3. Position the Bearing assembly lifting plate with the eyebolts up to the upper end of the
shaft.
4. The Labyrinth Locknut 307 is used to temporarily hold the lifting plate on the shaft. Using a
hoist, the lifting eyes and a cable, suspend the assembly.
5. Using the hoist lift the whole assembly e support and then lower it back onto the support.
This moves the shaft up and down. Observe the maximum and minimum readings on the
dial indicator. Repeat this procedure several times until the readings become consistent.
Record the total movement.

Figure 9: G ap Locat ion

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 All Bearing Frames:

1. If the end play is outside the normal end play limits (Table 7 Bearing Cartridge End Play Tolerance),
then shims must be added or removed as required. Only add or remove shims at the driven
end and not the impeller end.
a. If shims need to be added, then remove end cover, add shims, replace end cover
and tighten screws.
b. If shims need to be removed then remove end cover, remove shims, replace end
cover and tighten screws.
2. After shim removal or addition, the actual end play must again be measured with the dial
indicator.
3. This procedure must be repeated until the end play is correct.

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Installing Labyrinth, piston ring & locknut
(Frame AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, and AG)

1. Apply bearing grease to PISTON RINGS (312) and t two rings into the grooves of each
LABYRINTH (305). Position ring gaps 180 degrees apart.
2. Slide Labyrinths over shaft and push into end cover until the piston ring stops progress.
3. Compress piston rings with ring compressor.
4. Push labyrinths tight against the bearing end cover.
5. Install LABYRINTH LOCKNUT (307) and tighten with Locknut spanner tool.
6. Install Grease ttings into the bearing housing
7. Install two socket set screws into the drive end labyrinth seal and lock it to the shaft.
8. Install grease nipples or automatic grease feeders into the end covers.
9. Using a hand grease gun, pump grease into each end cove abyrinth.
10. The Bearing Cartridge assembly should be ready for installation.
11. After startup one or both of the bearings may be observed to heat up quickly to a higher
temperature than a person can hold your hand on for more than a few seconds.
Stop the pump and follow the bearing assembly to cool.
Often this increase in heat is caused by excessive amount of grease in the bearings.
Allow the bearings to cool and restart the pump. If the heating persists stop and allow the
bearings to cool. Should the heating not stop disassemble the assembly and inspect all
components looking for the cause. Overheating can be caused by contaminant in the grease
or on the component parts.
12. Testing for one hour should be enough time. If the correct amount of grease is in the bearings,
the end play is correct and the components in cluding lubricant are all correct then the
bearings should run at normal temperatures.
13. All Battlemountain pumps have threaded on impellers. The larger pumps incorporate an
impeller release collar for ease of impeller removal. This collar is located against the impeller
end labyrinth. Prior to installing the impeller release collar put the shaft sleeve o-ring into the
groove in the labyrinth.

Bearing Cartridge Assembly Procedure: Installing Labyrinth, piston ring & locknut
(Frame AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, and AG)
1. Apply light coat of oil or grease to shaft (301) bearing journals.
2. Install inner ring of BEARING 311 to the drive end of shaft and push against shaft shoulder.
a. For the AS and AST Frames only install two inner rings to the drive end of shaft and
place against the shoulder.
b. For certain applications for the AS and AST frame pumps there is only one drive end
bearing to be installed. For this case, install bearing inner spacer against the shaft
shoulder and then install one drive end bearing 311 inner ring.
c. Preheat the inner ring or bearing cone with an induction heater using it as instructed
by the heater manufacturer. (Preheat mustnot exceed 250 F). With the shaft in a
vertical position, slide the inner ring or bearing cone (311) can be tapped or pressed

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 Table 8: End Play Gap AN-AT Frames

Min End Max End Min End Max End

Frame Size
Play (in) Play (in) Play (mm) Play (mm)

AN311 .002
AQ311 .004
AR311 .0032
AS311 .0024
AT311 .0065

Prior to measuring the end play, pressure against the impeller end labyrinth is required
while testing. The impeller end bearing cone then remains in its correct position on the
shaft. Then the end play will remain constant. Joining three segments of RELEASE
COLLAR with its socket head cap screws and tightening securely. Then install the
release collar against the labyrinth wi at face out. Push a piece of tube over the
shaft against the release collar and rotate the shaft lifting nut on the impeller
thread. The release collar must be tted, otherwise the bearing surface on the labyrinth
maybe subject to damage.
The procedure for measuring the end play for the shaft is as follows:

1. Position bearing cartridge in vertical position with impeller end up. Support the bearing
cartridge at lower end cover with shaft free to rotate.
2. Attached a dial indicator securely to the bearing housing and position the indicator so it
measures the end movement of the shaft. The stem of the indicator should be located on
the top of the shaft lifting nut.
3. Using the hoist lift the whole assembly e support and then lower it back onto the support.
This moves the shaft up and down. Observe the maximum and minimum readings on the
dial indicator. Repeat this procedure several times until the readings become consistent.
Record the total movement. Compare to (Table 7 Bearing Cartridge End Play Tolerance on page 18)
and if the movement is outside these limits review the assembly procedure.
4. After startup one or both of the bearings may be observed to heat up quickly to a higher
temperature than can you hold your hand on for more than a few seconds. Stop the pump
and allow the bearing assembly to cool. Often this increase in heat is caused by
excessive amount of grease in the bearings. Allow the bearings to cool and restart the pump.
If the heating persists stop and allow the bearings to cool. Should the heating not stop,
disassemble the assembly and inspect all components looking for the cause. Often
contaminant in the grease oron components is the reason.
5. Testing for one hour should be enough time. If the correct amount of grease is in the
bearings, the end play is correct and the components including lubricant are all correct then
the bearings should run at normal temperatures.

Frame Assembly Procedure

Frame Assembly Procedure: Installing Bearing Assembly to Base:

1. Install ADJUSTING SCREW 704 in BASE . Screw one nut on one end of the stud and
fully tighten. Install two more nuts with tw at washers in between the two nuts. These nuts
are left loose and at a maximum distance apart.
2. Apply grease to the machined surfaces on the bearing support cradle on the base.
3. Place BEARINGS on the base. Position the bearing housing lug over the adjusting screw
on the base and between the nuts and washers.
4. Install CLAMP BOLTS 705 through the base from bottom to top. Place CLAMP WASHER
706 over each bolt with domed side up and install nuts.
5. Fully tighten the clamp bolts on the left hand side of base from the impeller end. The bolts
on the opposite side should be left loose for the time being.
6. Apply grease to shaft protruding from Labyrinth at the impeller end. This will help with
installing and removal of shaft components and prevent corrosion on the shaft due to
moisture.
7. Place two pieces of wood of su cient size under the base to prevent the pump from tipping
forward during assembly of the wet end.
8. Check to insure the base has enough height fro ow for assembly of the wet
end.

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 Frame Assembly Procedure: Installing Frame Plate and Cover Plate Bolts:
1. Install FRAME PLATE (106) to base with the frame plate shoulder locked with the
corresponding recess in the base. The discharge in most pumps can be located in 45degree
increments.
2. Install the FRAME PLATE STUDS OR FRAME PLATE BOLTS (702). This will depend
on the bump. The largest diameter end of the bolt needs to be closest to the frame plate.
Install nuts and torque to shown in table below.

Table 9: Allowable Bolt Torque

Torque Ft
Bolt Si ze
Lbs/(Nm)

AB703, AA702 ½ 45/54

AC703, AN703, AP703 5/8 80/109
AD703, AD702, ADH702, ADG703 3/4 130/176
AE703, AEU703, AE702, AEG703 1 190/258
AF703, AFH703, AF702, AS703, ARS703, AS702,
AFG702, AFG703 1.25 380/516
AFA703, AG703, AT703, AST703, AG702, AGD703 1.75 750/1017
AGA703, AH703, AH702, ATU703 2.50 1000/1356
AJ703 3.50 3000/4068

Gland Seal Assembly:

Gland Seal Assembly: General Information:
ing arrangements are available. The application dictates the right one to
select.
Packed Box with standard gland
Dynamic Seal with Metal Expeller ring
Dynamic Seal with Rubber Expeller Ring
Dynamic Seal with restricted water Assist

Comment: It is suggested to apply anti-seize lubricant on threads of any bolts, studs or nuts
used. Also it is good practice to apply to shaft sleeve and shaft below sleeve. Do not apply
anti-seize in the area of elastomer components as anti-seize is petroleum based and
detrimental to the elastomers used in the pump.

Gland Seal Assembly-Pump sizes

Installation of estrict or packing gland, shaft sleeve spacer and
shaft sleeve O-ring for the following pumps:

Gland Seal Assembly: Assembly Procedure:

1. Place the STUFFING BOX (201) on the bench with the gland side facing up.
2. Place the LANTERN RING RESTRICTOR (204) small diameter down so it rests on
the lip in the gland recess.
3. Place the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) on end and place it through the lantern restrictor.

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 4. Set packing rings in place around the sleeve. Make sure the packing rings are the
correct length and size box and t properly around the sleeve. Make
sure to stagger the joints.
5. Install the GLAND (207) halves by inserting the GLAND CLAMP BOLTS (HAB047)
and tighten. Place the gland on the stu box and press down to compress the
packing rings. Insert the GL AND BOLTS (707) and snug the nuts.
6. Install the SHAFT SLEEVE O—RING (505) on the shaft and slide up to the labyrinth.
7. Insert the assembled stu ng box into the frame plate by tapping it with a soft mallet.
Make sure the water connection is located at the top. Make sure the shaft sleeve is
pushed back to the labyrinth and the shaft sleeve o-ring is positioned correctly.
8. Position the second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) onto the shaft and push it into the
recess in the impeller end of shaft sleeve.
9. Install the SHAFT SPACER (210) on the shaft and press it up to the shaft sleeve.
Make sure the o-ring is positioned properly.
10. Coat the impeller shaft threads with liberal amounts of anti-seize lubricant.

Gland Seal Assembly: Assembly Procedure: Special procedures for 10X8 FWX, 10X8
GWX, 12X10 FWX, and 14X12 FWX

1. Place the STUFFING BO X (201) on the bench with the gland side facing up.
2. Place the LANTERN RING RESTRICTOR (204) small diameter down so it rests on
the lip in the gland recess.
3. Place the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) on end and pl ace it through the lantern restrictor.
4. Set packing rings in place around the sleeve. Make sure the packing rings are the
correct length and size to ll the stu ng box and t properly around the sleeve.
Make sure to stagger the joints.
5. Install the GLAND (207) halves by inserting the GLAND CLAMP BOLTS (HAB047)
and tighten. Place the gland on the stu box and press down to compress the
packing rings. Insert the GLAND BOLTS (707) and snug the nuts.
6. Install the RELEASE COLLAR O-RING (505) on the shaft with and slide up to the
labyrinth.
7. Assemble the three segments of the RELEASE COLLAR USING the socket
head cap screws. Tighten the socket head c ap screws securely. Install the release
collar on the shaft and slide up to the labyrinth.
8. Place the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) onto the end of the shaft sleeve.
9. Place the asse ng box onto the frame plate tapping it into position with a
mallet. Locate the stu ng box water connection at the top. The shaft sleeve must
be pushed up against the release collar.
10. Slide the SHAFT SPACER (AFA210) onto the shaft and under the SHAFT SLEEVE
(208).
11. Position the second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) onto the shaft and push it into
the recess in the impeller end of shaft sleeve.
12. Position the Second SHAFT SPACER over the shaft and push up to the sleeve.
13. Coat the impeller shaft threads with liberal amounts of anti-seize lubricant.
14. All the o-rings if located correctly will be compressed and fully covered by the
metallic parts when the impeller is screwed onto the bearing shaft.

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Release Collar:

Release Collar : Installation Procedure

1. Make sure that the RELEASE COLLAR O-RING (505) has been installed on the shaft and
pushed up to the labyrinth.
2. Install the release collar with the tapered side toward the labyrinth and the oward
the shaft sleeve. The at faces of the shaft sleeve and release coll nd there is a 7
degree taper on the labyrinth side of the collar wh gainst the labyrinth face.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to disassemble the release collar to install it. Make sure to
reassemble the segments with the punch marks together to assure that the segm
correctly.
4. Caution: Do not reuse the socket head cap screws after they have been installed. Full
fastener strength cannot be assured from a used fastener. If 316SS fasteners are
removed replace them with Grade 5 of the same size.
5. The bolts holding the segments together must be properly torqued to the core spec on
as shown in the table below.
FAILURE TO TORQUE THE RELEASE COLLAR FASTENERS
COULD RESULT IN THE FASTENERS LOOSENING OR
WARNING
COMPLETE FAILURE. THIS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

6. Use silicone or other suitable sealant to ll the recess of the socket head cap screws and
pusher holes to prevent moisture from contacting the fasteners and possibly causing the
threads to fail.
Table 10: Rele ase Collar Fastener size and Materials of Construction
Fastener
Material
Release Collar Socket Head
Grade 5
Part Number Cap Screw Size
Torque
Ft-Lbs./Nm
AFA212, AFG212-
AFH212, AS212
AG212, AGH212,
AT212
AH212 5/8-11

Release Collar : Removal Procedure

1. Remove sealant or other material in heads of socket cap screws.

2. Remove the three bolts holding the release collar together and using Grade 5 or better
bolts to insert into the pusher holes in each segment. Do not use 316 SS bolts even
316SS was removed. They are not hard enough and may cause the bolts to strip. Only
use Grade 5 or better for this process.
3. Use these bolts by alternately tightening these bolts against the shaft and force the
segments out. CAUTION: Do not apply heat or attempt to cut the segments from the
shaft as the heat may damage either the bearing or the shaft.

Dynamic Seal Assembly-Metal Expeller Ring

Dynamic Seal: General Information:

Dynamic seals using a metal expeller ring and packing are c gured in two ways. Grease
lubrication is utilized if the rst and provides sealing without using water to cool the packing.
Grease can be provided either by a grease cup or an automatic greasing device designed to
provide lubrication to the packing and sleeve. Sometimes, the grease cup is removed and
water provided in lieu of the grease.

The second method is to provide a restricted water seal ush through a cl on-
metallic lantern restrictor.

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Dynamic Seal: Grease Lubricated Metal Dynamic Seal:

Installing Expeller Ring, Neckand Lantern Rings, Packing, Shaft Sleeve, Shaft Sleeve
(O-Ring and Expeller)
Pumps included-1.5x1 BWX, 2x1.5 BWX, 3X2 CWX, 4X3 CWX,
4X3 DWX,, 6X4 DWX, 6X4 EWX, 8X6 EWX, 8X6 FWX, 12X10 GWX, 14X12 GWX,

1. Place EXPELLER RING (202) at onthe bench with the gland seal up
2. Place NECK RING (206) into the gland recess resting on the retainer lip.
3. Place the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) on end and place through the neck ring.
4. Place one PACKING RING (213) of correct length and size on top of the Neck Ring
5. Press the Grease LANTERN RING (205) onto the rst ring of packing
6. Place the remaining packing rings on top of the lantern ring. Make sure the joints are
staggered and the space.
7. Assemble the GLAND (207) HALVES. In sert the GLAND CLAMP BOLTS and
tighten as much as possible. Place the Gland into the Expeller Ring and push it down to
compress the packing rings. Insert the GLAND BOLTS (707) and snug nuts down to hold
the shaft sleeve in place.
8. Place the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) on the shaft and slide up to the labyrinth. Apply
anti-seize lubricant to exposed shaft, including impeller threads.
9. Insert assembled expeller ring into frame plate, by tapping it into position with a soft mallet.
Be sure to place grease inlet at the top. The shaft sleeve should be pushed back to the
labyrinth and o-ring.
10. Place the second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) and push it into the groove in the end of
the shaft sleeve.
11. Place EXPELLER (203) on the shaft and push it up to the shaft sleeve.
12. The assembly of the gland lubricating parts is complete after all the other parts of the
pump have been assembled.
13. Install the GREASE CUP ADAPTER (214) and GREASE CUP to the expeller ring. Fill cup
with the recommended grease and screw down the cap to charge the grease into the
lantern ring. Re ll the cup.

Installing Expeller Ring, Neck and Lantern Rings, Packing, Shaft Sleeve, Shaft Sleeve
(O-Ring and Expeller)
Pumps included-16X14 GWX
1. Install SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) in the groove in the labyrinth.
2. Assemble the Split RELEASE COLLAR and tighten the cap screws per the torque
table on (Table 9 Allowable Bolt Torque. on page 22 )
3. Install a second SHAFT SPACER O-RING (505) next to the collar. Use anti-seize
lubricant to the exposed shaft and threads.
4. Put a SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) into the groove of the SHAFT SPACER
(AGA210), and slide the spacer with
5. Install the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) and the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) onto the
shaft. All the o-rings will be compressed and covered by the metallic parts when the
impeller is screwed onto the shaft.
6. Place LANTERN RING (205) and then the NECK RING (206) over the sleeve and push
both against the bearing housing.
7. Attach the EXPELLER RING LIFTING BEAM to EXPELLER RING (202) on the opposite side
lugs using the three jacking screws provided. Make sure that the grease inlet in the expeller
ring is in line with the lifting beam.
8. Lift the expeller ring with the lifting beam using a hoist and then place the expeller ring into
the frame plate. Locate the grease inlet at the top and tap the expeller ring into position.
Attach a bar across the face of the expeller ring using a bolt at the other end. Fit the bolt
through one of the frame plate liner insert bolt holes. Remove the bar after the shaft
packing and gland are installed. This is a safety concern and needs to be adhered to.
9. After assembly of all the other parts of the pump is completed, complete the assembly of
the gland parts in the expeller ring as follows:

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 a. Slide NECK RING (206) inside the expeller ring and against the retaining lip.
b. Install one PACKING RING (213) and slide against the neck ring.
c. Slide LANTERN RING (205) into expeller ring and pu ng
ring.
d. Install the rest of the packing rings to space. Be sure to stagger the
packing jo each ring.
e. Assemble GLAND (207) halves over the shaft sleeve with the gland neck toward
the expeller ring.
f. Insert the GLAND CLAMP BOLTS and tighten. Push into the expeller
en packing rings. Insert GLAND BOLTS (707) and tighten nuts to snug.
g. Install GREASE CUP ADAPTOR (214) and GREASE CUP to expeller ring. Fill
cup with recommended grease and screw down c he lantern ring. Then
re ll the cup.
10. Fit second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) and push it into the groove in the end of the
shaft sleeve.
11. Place EXPELLER (203) on the shaft and slide over shaft spacer. Press up to shaft sleeve.

Installing Expeller Ring, Neck and Lantern Rings, Packing, Shaft Sleeve, Shaft Sleeve
(O-Ring and Expeller)

Pumps included-10X8 STWX, 12X10 STWX, 14X12 STWX

1. Install a SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING into labyrinth groove.

2. Assemble the Split RELEASE COLLAR (212) and tighten the cap screws per the torque
(Table 9 Allowable Bolt Torque). Place the collar with the at face out on the shaft and slide up to
the labyrinth.
3. Install a second SHAFT SPACER O-RING (ACSC 513) next to the collar.
4. Slide the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) ON THE SHAFT. Push the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING
(505) into the groove in the end of the shaft sleeve.

Dynamic Seal Assembly-Rubber Expeller Ring

Dynamic Seal: General Information

Installing Expeller Ring, Neck and Lantern Rings, Packing, Shaft Sleeve, Shaft Sleeve
(O-Ring and Expeller (Rubber Expeller Ring)

PUMPS-1.5x1 BWX, 2x1.5 BWX, 3X2 CWX, 4X3 CWX,

1. Place EXPELLER RING (202) ch gland side up.

2. Place two (2) SHAFT SEALS (510) lip side up in to the inside diameter of the expeller ring.
To ease installation, apply liquid soap or rubber lubricant to the outside diameter of the
seals.
3. Install SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) on to the shaft and slide it up to the labyrinth. Apply
anti-seize lubricant to the exposed shaft including the impeller threads.
4. Slide the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) onto the shaft.
5. Install the second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) on the shaft and push it into the groove
in the end of the shaft sleeve.

Installing Expeller Ring, Neck and Lantern Rings, Packing, Shaft Sleeve, Shaft Sleeve
(O-Ring and Expeller (Rubber Expeller Ring)

PUMPS-4X3 DWXR, 6X4 DWXR, , 6X4 EWXR, 8X6 FWXR,

1. Place EXPELLER RING (202) ch gland side up.
2. Install two EXPELLER RING STUDS (708) into expeller ring taped holes and tighten.
3. Insert three SHAFT SEALS (510) with the lip down onto the gland recess and push against
the retaining lip. To ease installation, apply liquid soap or rubber lubricant to the outside
diameter of the seals.
4. Place LIP SEAL GLAND (217) into the expeller ring a hen tighten.
5. Install SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) on to the shaft and slide it up to the labyrinth. Apply
anti-seize lubricant to the exposed shaft including the impeller threads.
6. Slide the SHAFT SLEEVE (208) onto the shaft.
7. Install the second SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505)on the shaft and push it into the groove
in the end of the shaft sleeve.

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 ALL PUMPS
1. Insert the assembled expeller ring over the shaft sleeve in to the frame plate recess and
tap into place with a soft mallet
2. Place EXPELLER (203) on shaft and press up to shaft sleeve or spacer. Ensure vanes
point toward the expeller ring.
MECHANICAL SEALS

1. Do not attempt to remove, install or re-install a mechanical seal withou rst reviewing the
manufacturer’s instructions. Damage to the seal can and most probably will occur.

Pump Liner Assembly Instructions

Pump Liner Assembly: General Information
Atlas pumps can be supplied in many di ine rations. The pumps can
be provided metal lined, elastomer lined or unlined co rations. This manual contains
instructions for all con gurations.
For lined pumps locate your model number in the attached table to determine the assembly
section of the manual. Do not use petroleum based lubricants on liner components. Mild hand
soap can be used if required as a lubricant.

Table 11: Liner Con gurat ion

LINER LINER
CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
Pump Model Metal Elastomer Pump Model Metal Elastomer
1.5X1 BWX A R2 10X8 EWX B R3
1.5X1 CWX A - 10X8 FWX B R3
2X1.5 BWX A R2 10X8 GWX B R3
3X2 CWX A R2 12X10 FWX B R3
3X2 DWX A - 12X10 GWX B R3
4X3 CWX A R2 14X12 FWX B R4
4X3 DWX A R2 14X12 GWX B R4
4X3 EWX B R3 10X8 STWX B R4
6X4 DWX B R3 12X10 STWX B R4
6X4 EWX B R3 14X12 STWX B R4
6X4 FWX B R3 16X14 TUWX B R4
8X6 EWX B R3
8X6 FWX B R3
8X6 GWX B R3

A=METALIC LINER 2 PARTS

B=METALIC LINER 3 PARTS
R2=ELASTOMER LINER 2 PARTS
R3 =ELASTOMER LINER 3 PARTS
R4=ELASTOMER LINER 4 PARTS

Pump Liner Assembly: Metal Liners

It is critical for metal lined pumps to torque the COVER PLATE BOLTS (701) to prevent damage to the volute liner due to
OVERTIGHTENING. The table below lists the recommended torque values for these bolts.

Table 12: Cover Plate Bolt Torque Allowables

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After the liner is installed the impeller must be adjusted.

All metal lined pumps incorporate MOLDED SUCTION JOINT RINGS (501) AND MOLDED DISCHARGE JOINT RINGS (502)
between the pump liner and the pipe flange.

Pump Liner Assembly: Metal Liners-TWO PARTS

INSTALLING THE SEAL RING, FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT, VOLUTE LINER SEALS, VOLUTE
LINER, IMPELLER AND COVER PLATE.

Pump sizes 1.5X1 WX, 2X1.5 WX, 3X2 WX, 4X3 WX

1. Install VOLUTE FRAME SEAL

a. Type 1- o-ring: volute frame seal 5X1 WX, 2X1.5 WX, 3X2 WX.
This seal is an o-ring and will be installed later.
b. Type 2-C-SECTION-VOLUTE ps 1.5X1 C WXR, 4X3 W X
pumps. The seal is a C-Section and internal pressure forces the seal. Install with the
he frame plate groove. Rubber contact cement may be used to hold the
seal in place for assembly.

2. Install SEAL RING (504 OR 505). This seal is furnished in two types
a. 1.5X1 WX, 2X1.5 WX, 3X2 WX Pumps:
i. Install C-Section SEAL RING onto the stu ng box rim or expeller ring.
Rubber Cement is recommended to for holding the seal in position during the
following assembly steps. Allow su cient time to dry. Apply the cement on
6-8 positions on the seal rather than completely around the seal. This will
allow exibility during compression.

3. Install FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT (104) and IMPELLER:

a. The frame plate liner insert for most pump sizes listed is not held with studs (1.5X1
WX, 2X1.5 WX, 3X2 WX) . Instead it is held by a locating seat in the frame plate or by
the volute liner (4X3 WX). However, studs are used in the 1.5X1 WXR pump.
b. 1.5X1 WX, 2X1.5 WX, 3X2 WX Pumps:
i. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application demands. Apply
anti-seize to the impeller threads.
ii. Place the FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT (104) over the impeller boss and
screw impeller on the shaft. Check that seals have not shifted and that the
locating seats on the back of the frame plate liner insert are engaged fully.
iii. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the side of the base to ensure they are snug
enough to hold the bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not locked in
one place. Tighten the impeller on the shaft using a shaft wrench to tighten
the keyed end of the shaft while holding the impeller in a xed position. Do
not over tighten.
iv. Install volute frame seal (O- Ring) over the rim of the frame plate
liner insert and up against the frame plate.
c. 4X3 WX Pump:
i. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application demands. Apply
anti-seize to the impeller threads. Elastomer impellers require the use of
boss cap . To secure its position on assembly tape it to the impeller
hub. Then apply anti-seize to the impeller threads.
ii. Place the FRAME LINER INSERT (104) over the impeller boss and screw
the) impeller on the shaft. Checkto see seals have not shifted during
process.
iii. With a shaft wrench tighten the impeller on to the shaft. Hold the
impeller by placing a bar between the vanes. Do not over tighten.
iv. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the recessed side of the base to ensure they
are snug enough to hold the bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not
locked in one place. Use ADJUSTING SCREW (704) TO MOVE BEARING
CARTRIDGE.

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 iii. Select the correct impeller and apply anti-seize to the threads. Screw the
impeller onto the shaft and using a shaft wrench tap with a mallet
to tighten impeller. Check to see all shaft o-rings stay in place.
4. Install VOLUTE LINER as follows:
a. Two piece Metal Lined Pumps have the volute liner and front liner (throat bushing) in
one piece.
b. Lift the VOLUTE LINER over the impeller and push onto the frame plate such
that the frame plate liner taper engages with the taper of the volute liner. Be certain
that the volute frame seal has not moved. Hold the volute liner in place with the use
of a C-clamp. Clamp the discharge nozzle of the volute liner to the half of the frame
plate.
c. Warning: It is imperative to hold the volute liner firmly in place during the final
stages of assembly: Personal Injury may occur if the liner is not held in place.
d. Lift COVER PLATE (105) over the volute liner and position it so that the holes are
lined up. Position and line up cover plate with COVER PLATE BOLTS (701) already
installed. Hand tighten nuts on the cover plate bolts. Remove C-clamp from volute
liner and tighten all cover plate bolts evenly to the torque given in the previous table.
e. The pump should be ready for installation of the joint rings and impeller adjustment.

Pump Liner Assembly: Metal Liners-THREE PARTS

INSTALLING THE SEAL RINGS, FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT, VOLUTE LINER SEALS, VOLUTE
LINER, IMPELLER O-RING, IMPELLER AND COVER PLATE.

1. Use rubber cement in the shaft spacer groove or expeller groove. This will hold either the
IMPELLER O-RING (506) or SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) in place. Make sure that the o-ring is held
in place.
2. Install SEAL RING (504). The seal is either type 1 or type 2
a. Type 1-C-Section ty the rim of the metal expeller ring
box. Rubber contact cement may be used to hold the seal in place for assembly.
b. Type 2- o-ring: Install the o-ring n the groove of the metal expeller ring or ox.
Rubber contact cement may be used to hold the seal in place for assembly...
3. Install the VOLUTE LINER SEAL (503)
a. Install the C-Section seal into the frame plate groove wi ber
contact cement may be used to hold the seal in place for assembly...
4. Install FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT (104) and IMPELLER
a. The frame plate insert has studs for mount ing the insert into the frame plate in the
following steps.
i. Install STUDS in to the tapped holes in the frame plate liner inserts.
Tighten studs.
ii. Utilizing a hoist lift the lifting tube. With the frame plate liner insert standing on
edge push the lifting tube into the insert hole. Lift the tube and insert and slide the tube
over the shaft. Insert the liner inline with the studs and push against the frame plate.
iii. Check to see that none of the seals have shifted. Hand tighten nuts to the
studs and remove the lifting tube.
b. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the side of the base to ensure they are snug enough
to hold the bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not locked in one place. Tighten
the impeller on the shaft using a shaft wrench to tighten the keyed end of the shaft
while holding the impeller in a position. Do not over tighten. Hold the shaft and
locating nut on the shaft. The machined face will locate the frame plate liner insert cor-
rectly. Tighten all studs on the insert and remove the locating nut.
c. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application demands. Apply anti-seize to
the impeller threads. Elastomer impellers require the use of boss cap. To
secure its position on assembly tape it to the impeller hub. Then apply anti-seize to
the impeller threads.
d. Using a hoist and a sling lift the impeller close to the shaft. Using a bar between the
vanes to hold the impeller turn the shaft and screw the impeller onto the shaft and
tighten snugly. Do not over tighten.
e. Make sure that the o-rings and seals on the shaft are not damaged during the
assembly process. All o-rings should be fully covered by the sleeves and other parts.
If the seals are damaged then leaks will surly occur and disassembly will be required.
5. Installation of VOLUTE LINER (102) and THROATBUSHING (103):
a. Lift the VOLUTE LINER (102) with lifting beam and a hoist. A Ck-clamp may be used on
the lower end of the lifting beam to ensure the volute does not roll when moved. Lugs
are provided for the larger pumps and they are locatedsuch that three of the cover plate bolts line up.

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 KEEPER PLATES are used to keep the volute in place. Warning: It is imperative to hold the volute
liner y in place during the nal stages of assembly: Personal Injury may occur if the volute
liner is not held in place. Hold the volute liner in place with the use of a C-clamp. Clamp the
discharge nozzle of the volute liner to the half of the frame plate. This will make sure that the volute
stays in place during the rest of the assembly.
b. Position the COVER PLATE (105) with the suction ange down on supports.
c. Locate the VOLUTE LINER SEAL (503) with down into the groove in the
cover plate.
d. Locate the THROATBUSHING (103) into the cover plate
e. Insert the cotters through the slots in the suction neck of the cover plate.
Tap them carefully and evenly until the throat bushing is held ly in the cover plate. Some of the
larger pumps may have 4 studs instead of cotters to keep the throatbushing in place. Note the stud
locations and the matching holes in the cover plate prior to positioning .
6. Install COVER PLATE (105)
a. Lift cover plate and throat bushing and place over he volute liner with the holes lined
up with the COVER PLATE BOLT (701).
b. Loosely tighten hand tight the nuts onto t he cover plate bolts. Take out the
throatbushing cotters and the C-Clamp from the volute liner. Torque all cover plate bolts evenly per the
Torque (Table 12 Cover Plate Bolt Torque Allowables on page 27)
c. Check liner bolts for torque and reinstall the throat bushing cotters..

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 Pump Liner Assembly: Elastomer Liners-TWO PARTS

INSTALLING FRAME PLATE LINER, COVER PLATE LINER, IMPELLER AND COVER PLATE

1. I nstall either the IMPELLER O-RING or the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING

(505)into either the expeller groove or the shaft spacer groove. Use some rubber cement in the groove
to hold the o-ring in place. Be sure the o-ring is held securely in position before moving on.
2. Install FRAME PLATE LINER (108)
a. Place and tighten STUDS in the tapped bosses in the frame plate liner.
b. Position liner in place by lining up the studs with the holes and then push the liner
into the frame plate. Hand tighten nuts onto the studs to hold liner in place. Tighten
3. Installing IMPELLER.
a. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application demands.
Apply anti-seize to the impeller threads. Elastomer impellers on pump sizes 4X3 C
WX and larger require the use of boss cap. To secure its position on
assembly tape it to the impeller hub. Then apply anti-seize to the impeller threads.
b. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the side of the base to ensure they are snug
enough to hold the bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not locked in one place. Position the
impeller on the shaft threads. Turn the shaft to thread the impeller on the shaft. Tighten the impeller on
the shaft using a shaft wrench to tighten the keyed end of the shaft while holding the impeller in a fixed
position. Do not over tighten.
4. I nstall COVERPLATE LINER (107) and COVER PLATE (105).
a. Position and tighten studs into tapped holes on the COVER PLATE LINER
(107). Avoid using any solvent based soap solutions as a rubber lubricant as it can break down the
rubber and negatively affect the part life.
b. P lace the cover plate liner with the suction flange up and apply lots of liquid soap
or other rubber lubricant on the suction flange and inside the suction flange of the COVER PLATE (105).
c. Position the cover plate with the suds and holes lined up. Push the cover plate
down until the liner is against the cover plate. Insert a tool between the suction flange and liner to lift
the flange out. Position the nuts onto the studs.
d. Lift the cover plate and liner into place and line up the holes the COVER PLATE
BOLTS (701). Position the nuts on the cover plate bolts and torque to values in Table 12 Cover Plate
Bolt Torque Allowables
5. Pumps 1.5 WX and 2X1.5 WX Rubber Lined Only.
Use a smooth piece of round bar which is the diameter of the discharge and place it into the pump discharge prior to
final casing assembly to make sure that the pump has the proper discharge diameter. Be sure to lubricate this piece
with dish soap and remove it after the cover plate bolts have been torqued.

The impeller must be now adjusted after the assembly has been completed.

Pump Liner Assembly: Elastomer Liners -THREE PARTS WITH INTEGRAL VOLUTE LINER SEALS

INSTALLING FRAME PLATE LINER, COVER PLATE LINER,THROATBUSHING, IMPELLER AND COVER PLATE

1. Install either the IMPELLER O-RING or the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) into either the expeller
groove or the shaft spacer groove. Use some rubber cement in the groove to hold the o-ring in place. Be sure the
o-ring is held securely in position before moving on.
2. Install FRAME PLATE LINER (108)
a. Place and tighten studs in the tapped bosses in the frame plate liner.
b. Position liner in place by lining up the studs with the holes and then push the liner
into the frame plate. Hand tighten nuts onto the studs to hold liner in place. Tighten
3. Installing IMPELLER.
a. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application demands. Apply anti-seize
to the impeller threads. Elastomer impellers on pump sizes 4X3 C WX and larger
require the use of boss cap. To secu re its position on assembly tape it to
he impeller hub. Then apply anti-seize to the impeller threads.
b. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the side of the base to ensure they are snug enough to hold the
bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not locked in one place. Position the impeller on the shaft
threads. Turn the shaft to thread the impeller on the shaft. Tighten the impeller on the shaft using a
haft wrench to tighten the keyed end of the shaft while holding the impeller in a fixed position. Do not
over tighten.

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 4. I nstall COVERPLATE LINER (107) THROATBUSHING (103) and COTTERS (712) OR stud .
If studs are utilized on the throatbushing or cover plate. liner then install the studs prior to
assembling with the cover plate.
a. Place the cover plate liner with the suction flange down If required install the COVER PLATE LINER
studs in the COVER PLATE LINER (107). Locate the liner in the cover plate and hand tighten
the nuts on the liner studs.
b. If the throatbushings have studs, be sure to locate the studs with the holes in the cover plate and on the
back of the throatbushings.. Install the studs in the throatbushing and place two blocks of wood in the
suction opening of the cover plate. Position the studs with the holes in the cover plate. Lift the cover
plate and remove the wood supports. If the throatbushings do not utilize studs then the wood blocking
should allow removal of rigging used for lifting. Then alignment is not required.
c. Be sure to apply lots of liquid soap lubricant on the tapered edge of the throatbushings and lip seal of
the liner..
d. Insert cotters through the slots in the neck of the cover plate. Carefully tap them evenly until
the throatbushing is held firmly in place in the cover plate. If there are studs used on the throatbushing
then install the nuts and tighten until snug.
5. Install COVER PLATE (105)
a. Lift the cover plate with the throatbushing and liner. Fit the holes to the COVER PLATE BOLTS (701)
IN THE FRAME PLATE. Install nuts on the cover plate bolts and torque to the values in Table 12
b. After completing assembly the impeller needs to be adjusted
Pump Assembly: Elastomer Liners-FOUR PARTS WITH SEPARATE VOLUTE LINER SEALS
INSTALLING FRAME PLATE LINER, COVER PLATE LINER, FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT,
THROATBUSHING, VOLUTE LINER SEALS AND IMPELLER

1. Smear heavy grease in the expeller or shaft s pacer groove. Install either IMPELLER O-RING
if the pump requires the SHAFT SLEEVE O-RING (505) into the groove. Check
to make sure that the o-ring installed is securely held in the correct position.
2. Install VOLUTE LINER SEALS (503) INTO THE FRAME PLATE AND COVER PLATE. Use
Contact cement to secure the seals during assembly. Apply in spots all around the seal. Try
not to apply over the entire seal so the seal can expand as required.
3. Install FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT (104)
a. Install studs and tighten in the tapped openings provided on the frame plate
liner insert.
b. Hoist FRAME PLATE LINER INSERT into the proper position and line up the holes
with the studs. Push onto frame plate. Place nuts on studs and make sure volute
liner seal stays in proper location.
4. Install FRAME PLATE LINER (108)
a. Place STUDS in tapped openings in the frame plate liner and tighten.
b. Using liberal amounts of liquid soap lubricate the frame plate 45 degree surface and
the frame plate liner insert and the frame plate liner.
c. Hoist the liner and place it into position with the studs lining up with the holes and
then push it into the frame plate. Place the nuts onto the studs.
5. Installng IMPELLER.
a. Select the correct the type of impeller as the application dem ands. Apply anti-seize
to the impeller threads. Elastomer impellers on pump sizes 4X3 C WX and larger
require the use of boss cap. To secure its position on assembly tape it to
the impeller hub. Then apply anti-seize to the impeller threads.
b. Check CLAMP BOLTS (705) on the side of the base to ensure they are snug enough to hold the
bearing cartridge assembly horizontal but not locked in one place. Position the impeller on the shaft
threads. Turn the shaft to thread the impeller on the shaft. Tighten the impeller on the shaft using a
shaft wrench to tighten the keyed end of the shaft while holding the impeller in a fixed position. Do not
over tighten.
6. Installing the THROATBUSHING (103)
a. Locate tapped openings in the THROATBUSHNIG and install STUDS (GB898), then
tighten in place
b. Hoist THROATBUSH into position, lining up the studs with the holes in the COVER
PLATE (105). Then push the throatbushing in to the cover plate. Place the nuts onto
the studs after making sure the volute liner seal remains in the proper location.
7. Installing the COVER PLATE LINER (107)
a. Locate the tapped holes in the cover plat e liner. Install studs and tighten.
b. Smear liberal amounts of liquid soap on the tapered edge of the throatbushing and
cover plate liner.
c. Position the cover plate in place by lining up the studs with the holes. Then push
throatbushing into the cover plat e. Install nuts onto the studs.
8. Install COVER PLATE (105)
a. Hoist the cover plate toget her with the throatbushing and liner with the holes lined up
with the COVER PLATE BOLTS (701). Place the nuts on the cover plate bolts and
torque to the values shown in Table 12 .
b. After completing assembly the impeller needs to be adjusted

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IMPELLER CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT:

The following is a description of the procedure for a typical impeller clearance set for the Atlas pump.

1. Loosen CLAMP BOLTS (705) ON Side 1 only except on the 8X6 WX or larger when fitted with mechanical seals. If
any pump is furnished with mechanical seals refer to the seal manufacturers instructions for adjusting impeller
clearance
2. Rotate the shaft by hand in a clockwise direction and move the bearing cartridge assembly
forward toward the suction ange by tightening the rear nut on the ADJUSTING SCREW (704)
until the impeller just begins to rug on the front liner.
3. Loosen the nut just tightened by two ats, then move the bearing cartridge back using the front
nut until the housing lug is se cure against the rear nut.
4. Tighten CLAMP BOLTS (705) ON SIDE 2. Then be sure to tighten all clamp bolts again even
though side 1 was tightened earlier.
5. Tighten both adjustment screw nuts against the housing lug.
6. Hand rotate the shaft and if rubbing occurs adjust the impeller to the rear of the casing until the
rubbing stops.
7. If there could be expansion of the shaft or impeller due to heat or swelling (in a rubber
lined pump) then make sure there is addi tional clearance to allow for these conditions .
8. When there is a centrifugal shaft seal (exp eller) then the forward impeller adjustment may
increase the seal pressure. Thus it may be necessary to operate the pump at a slight
compromise between ncy and seal pressure.
9. Caution:: Do not operate the pump with the impeller rubbing against the liner. This may
cause very severe damage to the pump. Do not operate pump prior to checking the
clearance.
10. The pump is now ready to use.

DISASSEMBLY OF PUMP UNIT:

Disassembling the pump is accomplished in the revers e of the instructions shown for the assembly
procedure. In the case of large pumps the release collar is removed prior to removing the
impeller. This will facilitate impeller removal.

WARNING
HEAT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO EXPAND OR REMOVE OR CUT AN IMPELLER FORM THE SHAFT.
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF AN EXPLOSTION.
TRAPPED GASSES BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND IMPELLER CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO PERSONNEL
AND EQUIPMENT.

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SECTION V – CHECKLIST FOR TROUBLESHOOTING

Table 13 Troubleshooting Pump Performance

S y m p to m P o s s ible C a u s e R emedy
Air leak at sucti box gland. Seal air leak.
Failure to Prime Incorrect rotation of pump or impeller rect of rotation
Suction pipe blockage Remove blockage
Packing too tight. Loosen glan ight to start
Packing damaged. Remove burned packing
Mechanical defects: Adjust impeller clearance , check for bent shaft,
Excessive Power impeller rub, worn bearings, worn impeller and
Consumption other wet end parts.
Misalignment or unparallel shafts Replace bearings and properly tighten belts
Speed too high Re-align motor and pump shafts
Total system head lower than pump rating Measure rotation speed and modify drive
Control ow with discharge valve
Pumpage has higher Sp. Gr. than rated Recalculate total system head
Measure Sp. Gr.
Lubricant level too high or low Adding grease(oil) as requirement
Impurities in the lubrication Replace with clean new lubricant
Worn Bearings Replace bearings
High Bearing Misaligned or unparallel shafts Realign motor and pump shaft
Temperatures Rubbing in pump ,impeller unbalance Remove rubbing ,balance impeller
Improper bearing assembly Replace bearin he bearing
Shaft seal water too high Reducing the pressure of shaft seal water
Worn Packing Replace packing with new
Excessive Stu ng Shaft sleeve worn Replace shaft sleeve
Box leakage Dirty sealing water Find source of clean seal water
Pump Not Primed Check for Air lea ks in suction line
Speed too low Measure actual pump speed
Total piping system head higher than pump Recalculate total system head & adjust discharge
rating ow
Suction lift too great or insu Ha
Impeller passages partially blocked Recalculate NPSHa and compare to NPSHr of
Insu nt Capacity Suction line partially blocked pump.
Wrong Direction of Rotation Visually inspect impelle r
Mechanical defects: impeller worn or Measure suction pressure
damaged Visually Inspect and compare to arrow on pump
Defective gasket causing leakage on Inspect impeller
suction side
Pumpage viscosity too high Utilize water to seal areas of concern

Check viscosity of pumpage

Worn Bearings Replace bearings
Impeller imbalance Replace impeller or repair
Air or blockage in suction line Bleed air out of line and/or remove blockage
Excessive vibration & Impeller is partially blocked or worn Remove blockage.
noise Foundation not ly rigid
Misalignment
Bent Shaft
Worn Bearings

SECTION VI – REPLACEMENT PARTS

Ordering Replacement Parts
Repair orders will be handled with a minimum of delay if the following directions are followed:
1) 1. Provide the Model number, pump size and serial number at the time of order. This
information can be obtained from the nameplate on the pump.
2) 2. Write plainly the name and item number of each part required. These names and
numbers should agree with those on the sectional drawing
3) 3. Provide the quantity of parts required
4) 4. Provide complete shipping and billing instructions

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SECTION VII – RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

To ensure against possible long and costly downtime periods, especially on critical services, it
is advisable to carry in the user’s inventory some spare parts. Atlas suggests liners, impeller,
bearings, shaft sleeve, bearing seals and packing be kept on site ad determined by pump usage

In place of the individual items, a complete bearing housing and shaft assembly may be
substituted

SPECIAL NOTE: IN CASES WHERE PUMPS ARE FURNISHED WITH SPECIAL MATALS,
DELIVERIES ARE QUITE LENGTHLY, IT IS THEREFORE ADVISABLE TO ANTICIPATE
YOUR REQUIREMENTS SEVERAL MONTHS IN ADVANCE SO THAT POSSIBLE LONG
DELIVERIES WILL NOT HANDICAP YOUR OPERATION

SECTION IX – SPECIAL TOOLS

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 Model Parts I

1 2 6 3 4 5

7 9 8

9 9 Shim Set AD312 2 Rubber

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

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Model Parts II 34

9
20
10
18 11

2 1 7

35

29

5 6 18 17 16 15 14 13 12

30
31
32
33

23 24
35 501 Suction Joint Ring 13 701
34 502 Suction Discharge Ring 12 106
33 202 11 103
32 203 10 105
22 31 510 9 107
30 505 8 108
29 217 7 505
28 202 6 208
27 203 5 702
26 205 4 900
25 505
24 206 3 704
23 213 2 705
22 214 1 706
21 207
20 210
19 213
21 18 707 NOTE:
17 207 1. Performing the integral hydrostatic test and the test pressure is 0.65 MP.,
25 16 204 the duration should not less than in 10 min., no leakage.
2. The adjusting space between the impeller and cover plates supposed be
26 15 201 10mm. the distance between the impeller and the throad bush supposed
14 506 to be 2-3mm.
27
3.
28

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