SIMPLEX Mfg

Document No. 300-102 002-001

REBUILD INSTRUCTIONS 3” HOVER PUMPS

NOTE: Configuration may vary.

Used On: Hover Pump P/N 10990-051, 10990-055, 300-704 005-001,

300-704 031-001, 300-704 002-001.

SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY

13340 N.E. WHITAKER WAY
PORTLAND, OREGON 97230
PHONE: (503) 257-3511
FAX: (503) 257-8556
EMAIL: mail@simplexmfg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
LOG OF REVISIONS ..................................................................................................................................ii
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ...................................................................................................................iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS:............................................................................................................................iv
LIST OF FIGURES: .....................................................................................................................................v
2.1 REBUILD INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................1
2.1.1 DISASSEMBLY:................................................................................................................1
2.1.2 REASSEMBLY:.................................................................................................................6
2.2 REINSTALLATION OF SYSTEM: ...............................................................................................9

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LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 1, Hover Refill Pump Assemblies ............................................................................................................... 1

Figure 2, Pump Assembly Breakdowns ................................................................................................................. 2
Figure 3, Pump Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 6

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2.1 REBUILD INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:
The basic instructions apply towards electric hover pump models with notes where
different for hydraulic models.

2.1.1 DISASSEMBLY:
1) If not already done, remove the Hover Refill Pump Assembly from the Fire Attack
System.
2) Disconnect the pump from the hose. See Figure 1.

DISCONNECT DISCONNECT
HOSE CLAMP HOSE CLAMP

REMOVE CHANNEL
AND COVER

DISCONNECT
HYDRAULIC
HOSES

DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
20
01
-XX
X

ELECTRICAL HOVER HYDRAULIC HOVER

REFILL PUMP HOVER REFILL PUMP
(CONFIGURATION MAY VARY SLIGHTLY) (CONFIGURATION MAY VARY SLIGHTLY)

Figure 1, Hover Refill Pump Assemblies

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2 J
6
1
3
F

B
G

5
H 4

O D
M
K

L N
8

E
7
A

ELECTRIC PUMPS
P/N 300-704 030-001 & 301-704 020-002

HYDRAULIC PUMPS
P/N 300-704 003-001 & 10990-052

Figure 2, Pump Assembly Breakdowns

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O N

HYDRAULIC PUMPS
P/N 10990-054

Item # Item Description

1 BEARING, SELF ALIGNING
2 VITON O-RING
3 O-RING
4 OIL SEAL
5 GASKET , CASE TO PUMP SUPPORT
6 SEAL SLEEVE
7 SHIM, IMPELLER
8 SHIM, COVER
9 ADAPTER PLATE
A FASTENER
B NUT
C BOLT
D BOLT
E NUT
F SHAFT
G PUMP SUPPORT
H MOTOR/(HOUSING)
J VOLUTE
K SCREEN
L IMPELLER COVER
M IMPELLER
N BUMPER
O WASHER

Figure 2, Pump Assembly Breakdowns (Continued)

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3) Remove the 8 fasteners1 (“A”) from the cover and carefully disconnect #4 gauge wire
from motor case. Move channel and cover out of the way exposing the top of the electric
motor. Disconnect the 2 wires (1 each #4, and 1 each #20 gauge). See below.

“A” fasteners Channel

Cover

#4 Gage Wires

4) Remove the 4 fasteners (“B”) from the bottom of the motor enclosure. Remove the electric
motor and enclosure2. See below.

“B” fasteners

NOTE:
Ensure you retain the key from the keyway on the electric motor shaft2.

1
For Hydraulic Hover Refill Pump-remove 2 fasteners (“A”) from the pump motor housing. There are no electrical
connections on this assembly. See Figure 2.
2
Applies to Electric Hover Refill Pumps only.

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5) Remove the 3 fasteners (“C”) holding the pump support to the volute. See below.

“C” fasteners

6) Remove the 4 fasteners3 (“D”) holding the screen to the volute. See below.
NOTE:
Screen configuration may vary.

“D” fasteners

Screen

7) Remove the Nut (“E”) holding the shaft (“F”) in place. See Figure 2.
NOTE:
Ensure you retain the key from the key seat on the impeller shaft.

3
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8) Remove the oil seal (Item 4) and discard. See below.

“4” Oil seal

9) Remove the bearing (Item 1) and discard. It is pressed into the volute and will need to be
pressed out. See Figure 2.
CAUTION
Support the volute to prevent damage to the housing while pressing the bearing out.

2.1.2 REASSEMBLY:
1) Locate the 9 parts from the Hover Refill Pump Rebuild Kit No.300-106 001-001.
2) Press the impeller shaft (“F”) into the bearing (Item 1). See Figure 3.

1
.010 INCH [.25mm]
CLEARANCE BETWEEN M
2
AND J USING 7

J .030 INCH [.76mm]

CLEARANCE BETWEEN M
AND L USING 8

7 USE REQUIRED
SHIM COMBINATION
M .003, .005, .010 AND/OR
.025 THICK

8 USE REQUIRED
SHIM COMBINATION
.003, .005, .010 AND/OR
.025 THICK

Figure 3, Pump Assembly

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3) Press the new oil seal (Item 4) into the volute (“J”) with the lip seal towards the volute
casting. See below.

“J” Volute

Installed
“4” Oil seal “4”oil seal

4) Press Bearing/Shaft assembly into volute.

CAUTION
Support the volute to prevent damage to the housing while pressing the bearing in.

5) Lubricate the Viton O-ring using lube included in kit. Install the O-ring (Item 2) onto the
impeller shaft against the bearing. See below.

“2” Viton “O” ring

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6) Lube external surface of the seal sleeve (Item 6), slide it over the impeller shaft and the
Viton O-ring and tighten against the bearing. See below.

“6” Seal sleeve

NOTE:
With the seal sleeve tight against the bearing, it is recommended to secure its position on
the impeller shaft by using tape below it. See below.

Tape

CAUTION
Insure the seal sleeve does not fall below the oil seal. Doing so will permit water to flow
past the seal into the electric motor enclosure.

7) Press the impeller shaft assembly into the volute without allowing the seal sleeve to fall
below the oil seal.
NOTE:
If tape was installed to prevent the seal sleeve from falling below the oil seal, remove it at
this time.

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8) Install the key in the impeller shaft key seat and install the impeller (“M”), shims (Item
7), washer (“O”)and nut (“E”). Torque 30 in. lb. Check for proper clearance between
the impeller and volute. Best clearance is .010 inch. See Figure 3.

“M” Impeller

Wooden
block

9) Install the impeller cover (“L”), shims (Item 8) and bolts and washers (“D”). Torque 25
in. lb; check for proper clearance between the impeller and impeller cover. Best
clearance is .030 inch. See Figure 3.
10) Pack lithium based grease through the available port in the pump support (“G”)
simultaneously rotating the shaft to ensure that the grease spreads evenly throughout
the internal volume.
11) Reinstall the screen along with the items shown in Figure 3 using the fasteners removed
earlier (“D”). Torque 25 in. lb. See figure 2.
12) Lubricate the Viton O-ring using lube included in kit. Install the new O-ring (item 3) in
the volute (“J”). See Figure 2.
13) Reinstall the pump support on the volute using the 3 fasteners removed earlier (“C”).
See Figure 2. Torque 25 in-lbs.
14) Reinstall new gasket (Item 5), existing enclosure, and electric motor with key using the
4 fasteners removed earlier (”B”)4. Use Permatex sealer on both gasket surfaces. See
Figure 2.
15) Reconnect the electric wiring in reverse order2.
16) Install pump motor cover applying Permatex to seal it.
17) Reassemble pump and hose.
2.2 REINSTALLATION OF SYSTEM:
Re-install hover pump to tank per system installation manual.

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Install Hydraulic Pump Motor using hardware removed earlier. Torque 25 in.-lb. Gasket, Item #5, is not used on
hydraulic pumps.

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APPENDIX A BOLT USAGE SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 General notes for bolts installation:
Unless otherwise specified, torque all fasteners per Table 1 below. The following rules apply when
choosing the proper size (length) of the fasteners:
Bolts lengths may be reduced or increased as much as .125 in (e.g. an AN4-6 may be shortened to
AN4-5, or lengthened to AN4-7) as long as proper engagement of the self-locking feature of the
nut is retained and the nut does not bottom out on the shank when torqued. Bolts of the same
series (e.g. AN or MS) must be used.
Additional washers, up to a maximum total of three for any bolt – nut combination, may be used,
two under the nut, one under the head. “Light” washers may be substituted for standard washers
where needed (e.g. AN960-416L may be substituted for AN960-416).
Bolts, studs or screws must extend through the self-locking nut for a minimum length equivalent to
two thread pitches. Length includes the chamfer. (Ref. MS33588).

CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING TORQUE VALUES ARE DERIVED FROM OIL FREE CADMIUM PLATED THREADS.
TORQUE LIMITS RECOMMENDED FOR
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TIGHTENING
INSTALLATION (BOLTS LOADED
TORQUE LIMITS (lb-in.)
PRIMARILY IN SHEAR)(lb-in.)
Thread Size Shear type nuts
Tension type nuts Nuts MS20365 and Nuts MS20364 and
MS20364
MS20365 and AN310 AN310 (90,000 psi in AN320 (54,000 psi in
and AN320 (24,000
(40,000 psi in bolts) bolts) bolts)
psi in bolts)
FINE THREAD SERIES
8-36 12-15 7-9 20 12
10-32 20-25 12-15 40 25
1/4-28 50-70 30-40 100 60
5/16-24 100-140 60-85 225 140
3/8-24 160-190 95-110 390 240
7/16-20 450-500 270-300 840 500
1/2-20 480-690 290-410 1100 660
9/16-18 800-1000 480-600 1600 960
5/8-18 1100-1300 600-780 2400 1400
3/4-16 2300-2500 1300-1500 5000 3000
7/8-14 2500-3000 1500-1800 7000 4200
1-14 3700-5500 2200-3300* 10,000 6000
1-1/8-12 5000-7000 3000-4200* 15,000 9000
1-1/4-12 9000-11,000 5400-6600* 25,000 15,000
COARSE THREAD SERIES
8-32 12-15 7-9 20 12
10-24 20-25 12-15 35 21
1/4-20 40-50 25-30 75 45
5/16-18 80-90 48-55 160 100
3/8-16 160-185 95-100 275 170
7/16-14 235-255 140-155 475 280
1/2-13 400-480 240-290 880 520
9/16-12 500-700 300-420 1100 650
5/8-11 700-900 420-540 1500 900
3/4-10 1150-1600 700-950 2500 1500
7/8-9 2200-3000 1300-1800 4600 2700
The above torque values may be used for all cadmium-plated steel nuts of the fine or coarse thread series which have
approximately equal number of threads and equal face bearing areas.

* Estimated corresponding values.

Table 1, TORQUE LIMITS

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