Manual de Instalacion y Mantenimiento FL Smith PDF

FLSmidth
5505 W Gillette Rd • Tucson, AZ 85743-9501 • USA

Tel +1 520 744 8200 • Fax +1 520 744 8300
www.flsmidth.com
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
UPDATED 02/28/2019
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
EL ROBLE MINE / ATICO MINING

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: OC483
SERIAL NUMBER: KM17553 & KM17538
ASSEMBLY
AND
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
KREBS® slurryMAX™ PUMPS
3x2 TO 6x4
WITH WATER FLUSH SEAL
AND RUBBER LINERS
WITH MMAA, MMA AND MMB POWER
FRAME AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
Copyright  FLSMIDTH KREBS® 3X2 - 6X4 slurryMAX™ WF Rubber IOM FEBRUARY.13.2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 4
1.2 SPECIAL WARNINGS ................................................................................... 4
2 SERVICING AND REPAIR INFORMATION ................................................. 4

2.1 CORPORATE OFFICE .................................................................................. 4
2.2 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE ..................................................... 4
3 SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 5
3.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 5
4 INSTALLATION AT SITE ............................................................................. 5

4.1 FOUNDATIONS ............................................................................................. 5
4.2 LEVELING THE BASEPLATE ....................................................................... 6
4.3 ANCHOR BOLTING....................................................................................... 6
4.4 ALIGNING THE PUMP WITH GEAR REDUCER AND MOTOR ................... 6
4.5 BELT-DRIVEN ARRANGEMENT .................................................................. 6
4.6 CONNECTING THE PIPING ......................................................................... 6
5 COMMISSIONING......................................................................................... 6
5.1 AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS......................................................................... 6
5.2 MOTOR ROTATION CHECK ........................................................................ 7
5.3 LUBRICATION ............................................................................................... 7
5.4 WATER FLUSH SEAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 7
6 START-UP .................................................................................................... 9
6.1 PUMP START-UP PROCEDURE .................................................................. 9
7 SHUT-DOWN .............................................................................................. 10
7.1 PUMP SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE ........................................................... 10
8 PUMP STORAGE ....................................................................................... 10

8.1 HANDLING OF RUBBER COMPONENTS .................................................. 10
8.2 SHORT TERM STORAGE (18 MONTHS OR LESS) .................................. 11
8.3 LONG TERM STORAGE (19 - 36 MONTHS) .............................................. 11
9 ASSEMBLY OF POWER FRAME .............................................................. 11

9.1 BEARING ASSEMBLY ................................................................................ 12
9.2 BEARING ASSEMBLY TO PEDESTAL ....................................................... 33
10 WET END ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 33

10.1 FRAME SPACER TO ASSEMBLY STAND ................................................. 33
10.2 POWER FRAME TO FRAME SPACER....................................................... 33
10.3 RELEASE COLLAR AND SLEEVE SPACER ON SHAFT ........................... 34
10.4 SPACER AND O-RINGS ON SHAFT .......................................................... 34

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10.5 DRIVE SIDE CASING TO POWER FRAME ................................................ 34
10.6 LOW FLOW WATER FLUSH SEAL SUB ASSEMBLY ................................ 34
10.7 HIGH FLOW WATER FLUSH SEAL SUB ASSEMBLY ............................... 36
10.8 STUFFING BOX SUB ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE SIDE CASING .................... 37
10.9 DRIVE SIDE CASING LINER TO DRIVE SIDE CASING ............................ 38
10.10 IMPELLER ................................................................................................... 38
10.11 SUCTION SIDE CASING LINER TO SUCTION SIDE CASING .................. 39
10.12 SUCTION SIDE CASING ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE SIDE CASING .............. 39
10.13 ADJUSTING THE WEAR RING GAP .......................................................... 40
10.14 REMOVE CENTERING TOOL & FINISH PACKING THE STUFFING BOX 40
10.15 FITTING THE END COVER GUARD........................................................... 41
11 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 42
11.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 42
11.2 SUCTION LINER WEAR RING ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 42
11.3 WATER FLUSH SEAL ................................................................................. 43
11.4 BEARING LUBRICATION............................................................................ 43
12 INDIVIDUAL PARTS REPLACEMENT ....................................................... 44

12.1 IMPELLER ................................................................................................... 44
13 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 47
13.1 ON INITIAL START-UP ............................................................................... 47
13.2 DURING OPERATION................................................................................. 48

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1 GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains important information for installation, operation, and maintenance
of the slurryMAX™ pump. Instructions contained in this manual must be reviewed, and
followed to ensure safety, proper operation, with extended reliability from your
slurryMAX™ pump.
1.2 SPECIAL WARNINGS
FLSmidth will not be liable nor assume responsibility for any damages, or down-time
caused by a failure to follow procedures, warnings, or cautions outlined in this manual.
FLSmidth retains the right to update and modify this manual at any time seen fit, and will
not be held liable for any omissions or errors, and will not accept any claim for
consequential damages.
This slurryMAX™ pump must not be operated beyond the rated conditions for which it
was sold.
2 SERVICING AND REPAIR INFORMATION
2.1 CORPORATE OFFICE
FLSmidth Inc. Tucson Operations

5505 West Gillette Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone (520) 744-8200 Fax: (520) 744-8300
2.2 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

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3 SAFETY
All slurryMAX™ pumps are designed for safe and long-term reliable operation. A pump
is a pressure-containing device that has rotating parts, which may possess many possible
hazards. It is recommended that the slurryMAX™ pump only be serviced by qualified
personnel such as Operators and Maintenance personnel who recognize the possible
hazards that can be encountered while performing service on a pump.
3.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Damage or destruction to pump components, and Personal Injuries including possible

loss of limb or life, may be a result of not following the precautions outlined below.
• Caution must be made that the motor rotation is correct for pump rotation. Starting
of the motor with incorrect rotation may cause the impeller to unthread from pump
shaft and rupture the casing, which may cause personal injury. With the pump
disconnected from the motor, verify that the motor rotation is correct as per section
5.2.
• Never operate a pump without the drive guard or safety devices properly installed.
• Always perform a lockout / tag-out of the power when drive guards are removed, or
disassembly maintenance is being performed.
• Never operate the slurryMAX™ pump with the suction or discharge valves closed.
• Never apply heat to Impeller for disassembly from pump shaft, as there is risk of the
Impeller exploding from trapped liquid, which could cause serious injury.
• Never lift from a single point. Lifting lugs, and tapped holes (for eyebolts) are
intended for lifting only individual parts and must not be used to lift the entire pump
assembly.
• Do not thermal shock the slurryMAX™ pump by feeding with very hot or cold liquids.
Thermal shock will cause damage to internal components, and may rupture the
pump case.
4 INSTALLATION AT SITE
4.1 FOUNDATIONS
• Prior to the installation of a pump it is necessary that a proper foundation be in place.

The foundation is necessary to support and anchor the pump from all pumping and
motor loads and to absorb vibration during start-up and while running.
• The proper foundation may consist of concrete or steel, and should be rugged and
heavy to maintain continuous pump service.

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4.2 LEVELING THE BASEPLATE
• Place the base plate onto the foundation. Prior to securing the base plate by anchor
bolting, it may be necessary to level the base plate on its foundation by using shims
consisting of iron or steel. If shims are necessary, place them at close intervals
under the baseplate.
4.3 ANCHOR BOLTING
• All hold down and anchor-bolting locations should be used and fully tightened before
commissioning the pump. If anchoring to a concrete foundation, ensure that the
mortar has set. Once the anchor bolts are in place, firmly tighten all of the bolts
evenly.
4.4 ALIGNING THE PUMP WITH GEAR REDUCER AND MOTOR
• It is important that the pump shaft be properly aligned with the gear reducer and
motor. Misaligned components will damage couplings and bearings and will cause
unnecessary vibrations.
4.5 BELT-DRIVEN ARRANGEMENT
• The motor sheave and the pump sheave must be adequately aligned and the belts
properly tensioned. Consult v-belt drive insert in this manual for details.
4.6 CONNECTING THE PIPING
• It is important that the piping is the correct size, properly fitted, and supported, so no
strain or reaction forces are imposed onto the pump.
• Also, it is recommended that a removable section of pipe of sufficient length be

placed onto the suction side of the pump. This will facilitate easier removal of the
pump impeller, when replacing worn parts.
5 COMMISSIONING
Before starting your slurryMAX™ pump for the first time, make sure that the following
steps are taken:
5.1 AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS
• Make sure the motor is properly connected to the appropriate electrical power
supply, and that connections conform to the local regulations.
• Make sure that the auxiliary power connections are connected, functioning, and in
the off position.

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5.2 MOTOR ROTATION CHECK
• It is important to verify that the motor rotation is correct, and this verification is
performed with the motor disconnected from the pump. Incorrect motor rotation can
be a result of improper wire connections.
Caution must be made that the motor rotation is correct for pump rotation. Starting
the motor with incorrect rotation may cause the impeller to unthread from pump
shaft and rupture the casing, which may cause personal injury. With the pump
disconnected from the motor, verify that the motor rotation is correct.
• With the electrical controls in the off, locked-out, and tagged-out position, make sure
the motor and pump rotate freely by hand.
• Remove all of the v-belts or disconnect the shaft coupling at the pump.
• Remove electrical locks and tags. Start the motor, to verify the motor rotation is
correct. If it’s not correct, re-connect motor wiring as necessary.
• Re-install electrical locks and tags. Re-install v-belts or shaft coupling, and maintain
shaft alignment.
5.3 LUBRICATION
• Bearing assemblies lubricated with grease are pre-lubricated at the factory.

Additional grease at start-up should be applied, especially if the pump has not been
started within 4 weeks of its assembly date. See Section 11.4 for amount of grease
to apply. The grease nipples on the bearing housing end covers lubricate the seal
and flinger area to provide a grease barrier that prevents contamination of slurry
and/or gland water to the bearings. These should be greased frequently so that
clean grease exudes from the rim of the flinger. It is not possible to over grease this
area. Use N.L.G.I. Grade 2 grease with extreme pressure additives, oil viscosity of
ISO 150-220, and a minimum dropping point of 177°C (350°F). Suggested brands
are:
Castrol Pyroplex Red EP2 Mobilgrease XHP 222

Chevron Delo EP2 Phillips 66 Triton 220
LPS Thermaplex Multi-Purpose Shell Gadus S3 V220 2
Lubriplate 730-2 Total Multis complex EP-2
5.4 WATER FLUSH SEAL INFORMATION
• For water flush sealed pumps, gland water supply needs to be connected to the
threaded BSP sealing water port on the stuffing box. The stuffing boxes will have a
high flow threaded port and a low flow threaded port. The port with the hole higher
in the stuffing box bore is for use in low-flow situations, while the port with the hole
lower in the stuffing box bore is for use in full-flow situations. Whichever port will not
be used must be plugged).

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• Gland water must be clean, free from sand, rust, etc… as these abrasive particles
will greatly reduce the wear life of the shaft sleeve. The gland water should be
available at a pressure of 70kPa (10 psi) maximum above the discharge pressure of
the pump.
• Recommended gland water requirements are:
pH 6.5 – 8.0
1000 ppm maximum dissolved solids
100 ppm maximum suspended solids
100% of +250 mesh (60 m) particles removed
• Maximum Individual Dissolved Ions:
Hardness (Ca+, Mg+) 200 ppm (mg/L) as CaCO3

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) 10 ppm (mg/L)
Sulphate (So4-) 50 ppm (mg/L)
• Maximum recommended flow rate should be as follows:
Power Frame High Flow Max Low Flow Max
MMAA 8gpm [30L/min] 1gpm[4L/min]

MMA 15gpm [57L/min] 2gpm[8L/min]
MMB 19gpm [72L/min] 3gpm[14L/min]
• The gland water should be pressure controlled, not flow controlled. The amount of
gland water flow should be adjusted to the minimum required to provide cooling.
This will often result in flow rates much lower than the ones listed above. The gland
follower should be adjusted enough to allow a small flow of gland water along the
shaft while the pump is running.

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6 START-UP
6.1 PUMP START-UP PROCEDURE
• Whenever possible, the pump should be started up on water before slurry or solids
are introduced into the feed.
• Check that the gland water system is operating and that gland water is available at
the correct pressure and flow rate
• Fully open the inlet valve and ensure that water is available at the pump inlet.
• For pumps with either a rubber Impeller or a rubber Wear Ring or both adjust
the Wear Ring (25) using the following steps.
o Caution: Over adjustment can cause severe damage to the mating

faces of the rubber Impeller and rubber Wear Ring and it can overamp
the motor and stop the pump.
o The Wear Ring Screws (31) should be tightened clockwise a half

turn (two flats) for ALL of the wear ring screws. Do not loosen
the screws.
o If pressure gauges are available, check the suction and discharge

pressures. (Note: changes in these pressures can be used as a
guideline or indicator for maintenance adjustment of the Wear Ring).
• For pumps with metal Impellers and metal Wear Rings adjust the Wear Ring (25)
using the following steps.
o The Wear Ring (25) must be adjusted on initial startup as this critical
clearance can only be set while the pump is operating for pumps with
metal impellers and metal wear rings.
o Caution: Over adjustment will give increased grinding and wear on

mating faces of impeller and wear ring with a corresponding reduction
in life.
o The Wear Ring Screws (31) should be tightened clockwise two flats
each, until contact / rubbing resistance is felt at ALL of the Wear Ring
Screws. (Note: This will occur when the Wear Ring contacts the
Impeller, and the Wear Ring Screws are evenly adjusted).
o Then loosen each Wear Ring Screw by three flats each (or just enough
that no rubbing is felt). This will set the optimum clearance. It is
important to loosen the wear ring screws the same amount to maintain
parallelism between the impeller and wear ring faces.

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7 SHUT-DOWN
7.1 PUMP SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
• Before shutting down the pump. The pump should be allowed to run for a short
period of time on clean water, to remove the solids from the pump and clear the
system.
• If a drain valve is fitted in the suction line this should be left open while the pump is
out of use.
• If the pump is to be taken out of service for some time, check section 8 for correct
storage procedure.
8 PUMP STORAGE
8.1 HANDLING OF RUBBER COMPONENTS
• Avoid storage conditions in temperatures above 38°C (100°F) or below -10°C (14°F).
Moist air in absence of sunlight is most desirable.
• Do not store products where temperature change is faster than 6°C (10°F)/ hour.
• Do not allow covered products to bump other items when temperatures are below
0°C (32°F). If below freezing conditions are involved, care should be taken when
handling rubber components as they become brittle at very low temperatures.
• Do not allow rubber covered items to come in contact with oils, solvents, gasoline,
lubricating oils, napthas, lacquer products, toluol, benzene, coal tars, etc.
• Do not store in direct sunlight. In emergencies, cover products with tarpaulins.
• Do not store near electrical equipment, operating motors, transformers and power
centers. Ozone deteriorates rubber very rapidly.
• Do not attach slings or any lifting device directly against any rubber covered
surfaces. Cushion or pad lifting devices with burlap or wood.
• Do not permit covered products to be bumped or struck by sharp items, which will
bruise or pierce rubber, allowing corrosive solutions to penetrate.
• Do not stack covered products without proper support for each item. Permanent
deformation will result.

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8.2 SHORT TERM STORAGE (18 MONTHS OR LESS)
• It is recommended that a pump be stored indoors, in a dry location, and protected

from extreme temperatures.
• Rotate the shaft several times once a month.
• Protect all external machined surfaces with a removable rust preventative coating.
• Cover the suction and discharge connections, unless connected to piping.
• For outdoor storage, cover the pump with a weatherproof tarpaulin that will allow
circulation of air.
• Prior to start-up ensure the pump and its components are in a satisfactory condition.
8.3 LONG TERM STORAGE (19 - 36 MONTHS)
• Ensure that pump is drained of any water.
• Indoors, dry location is required.
• Protected from extreme temperatures.
• Rotate the shaft several times once a month.
• Protect all external machined surfaces with a removable rust preventative coating.
• Once every 6 months purge bearings with grease, to prevent bearing from being
contaminated from dirt and moisture.
• Cover the suction and discharge connections, unless connected to piping.
• For outdoor storage, cover the pump with a weatherproof tarpaulin that will allow
circulation of air.
• Prior to start-up, replace the gland packing, and ensure the pump and its
components are in a satisfactory condition.
9 ASSEMBLY OF POWER FRAME

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9.1 BEARING ASSEMBLY
Refer to the bearing assembly parts list, for the pump specific power frame which can be
found at the back of the pump IOM. Numbers in parenthesis below correspond to the
parts list items numbers. Apply anti-seize compound to all fasteners before fitting.
• Stand the shaft (8) on end, impeller end up. Use caution and take steps to
prevent the shaft from falling over. Heat the bearing cone to roughly 104° C
(220° F) using an induction heater and drop it into position on the shaft with
small diameter towards the shaft shoulder. Make sure it seats up against the
shoulder and tap into position as necessary.
Bearing
Cone

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• Fit a suitable spacer over the shaft to retain the bearing cone against the shaft
shoulder using a nut on the shaft threads to tension.
Spacer
• Turn the shaft (8) over and stand it on the impeller end.

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• Ensure all holes in bearing housing (7) are free of dirt or machine chips. Chase
threads with a tap.
Cap Screw
Hole
RTD/
Vibration
Sensor Hole
Grease
Fitting Hole
Cap Screw
Hole

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• Coat threads of grease nipple (13) and threads of cap screw (20) with anti-
seize and pipe plug (part 23 or 25) threads with Teflon tape. Fit cap screws
(20) with washers listed on the parts list drawing, grease nipples and pipe
plugs into holes in bearing housing.
Grease
Nipple 13
20
Cap
Screw
Pipe Plug
(23 or 25)

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• Fit a bearing (17) cup in each end of the bearing housing (7) using Loctite®
“Retaining Compound” (No. 635) to keep the cups from dropping out when the
bearing housing is inverted. It may be necessary to tap the cups down with a soft
metal drift. Set Loctite® for 10 minutes. Ensure the bearing cup is fully seated in the
bearing housing bore.
Retaining
Compound 17

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• Place two lifting eyes at one end of the housing (7) (in opposing end cover bolt
holes) and lower it over the shaft (8) until all weight is taken on the bearing cone.
Ensure that the letters on the housing are upside down when fitting housing to
prevent guard interference with plugged port on finished pump.
Letters are upside down

Lifting Eyes
• Heat the next bearing cone (17) to 104° C (220° F) using an induction heater and
carefully drop it onto the shaft against the cup with small diameter towards the
bearing cup, then tap it down into position against the cup. Allow bearing to cool
before proceeding. Tap down again after it cools.
17

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• Mount a dial indicator on the end of the housing with the actuating pin against the
bearing inner race or against the end of the shaft. Rotate the housing by hand a
minimum 5 times for the bearings to align correctly. Zero the dial indicator after
rotating the bearing housing. (Note: make sure the end of the shaft is free of dirt and
burrs before setting up the indicator)

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• Raise the hoist to lift the shaft completely off the floor and check the endplay.
Rotate the shaft two turns and use the maximum indicator reading for the endplay.
To reduce the clearance, lower the hoist with the shaft completely on the floor (slack
in the hoist chains) and tap the bearing down the shaft. For more clearance, raise
the hoist to lift the shaft completely off the floor, place a metal plate or bar over the
shaft drive end and then hit the metal plate or bar to move the shaft down through
the bearing. See table below for correct end play range.
FRAME END PLAY (mm) END PLAY (inches)

MMAA .03mm - .05mm (.001” - .002”)
MMA .05mm - .10mm (.002” - .004”)
MMB .08mm - .13mm (.003” - .005”)
Tapping Bearing to Reduce End Play Tapping Shaft to Increase End Play

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• When the required clearance has been set, fully pack drive end bearing with grease
between each roller by hand or through the grease nipple (13) in the hearing
housing. Rotate shaft during this process to ensure the whole area is packed. See
section 5.3 for grease specifications and suggested brands.
13
• Ensure hole in one end cover (9) is free of dirt or machining chips. Coat grease
fitting (13) thread with anti-seize compound and fit into hole in side of end
cover.
13
9

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• Fit a Wave seal (18), lip facing outward, into the recess of the end cover (9) by
using a fitted die with an arbor press or hammer to prevent damaging the wave
seal.
18

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• Turn the end cover over (9) and apply a 5mm (3/16”) bead of silicone to the
face in a wavy pattern that goes around the outside of the through holes. Fit
the end cover into the bearing housing bore, aligning the holes and grease
nipples (13). Fit the end cover bolts (14) and washers (15) and tighten firmly.
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14&15

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• Fit a dowel pin (16) in the hole on the face of the drive end flinger (10). Grease the
OD of the flinger that fits through the seal before installation. Also fill the recessed
cavity near the OD of the flinger with grease. Add extra grease in the cavity above
the bearing. Slide the flinger (10), small O.D. end first, over the locknut thread and
up to the bearing. Coat the bearing lock nut threads on the shaft with anti-seize
compound.
16
10

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• Fit a locknut (11) on the shaft locknut threads with the flat face toward the
flinger (10). Engage the flinger dowel pin (16) in one of the locknut slots and
tighten firmly against the flinger.
10
16
11
• Fit bearing lock washer (12) flat end first on drive end of shaft, aligning the
inner tab with the keyway and against installed lock nut (11).
12
11

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• Fit the second locknut (11) on the locknut threads with the flat face outwards and
tighten securely in position. Bend one of the angled tangs of the lock washer (12)
into a slot on the second lock nut. There should be no gap between the bearing
lock washer and the bearing lock nuts after tightening the second bearing lock nut.
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12

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• Lay the unit on its side, and remove the retaining nut from the shaft thread,
followed by the spacer.
Spacer
Retaining Nut

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• Fully pack impeller end bearing with grease between each roller by hand or
through the grease nipple (13) in the hearing housing. See section 5.3 for
grease specifications and suggested brands.
13

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• Ensure holes in the second end cover (9) is free of dirt or machining chips.
Coat grease fitting (13) threads with anti-seize compound and fit into hole in
side of end cover.
9 13

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• Fit a Wave seal (18), lip facing outward, into the recess of the second end
cover (9) by using a fitted die with an arbor press or hammer to prevent
damaging the wave seal.
• Turn end cover (9) over and apply a 5mm (3/16”) bead of silicone in a wavy
pattern that goes around the outside of the through holes.
18

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• Fit the second end cover (9) into the impeller end bearing housing bore, aligning
the holes and grease nipples (13). Fit the end cover bolts (14) and washers (15)
and tighten firmly.
14&15
13

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• Grease OD of the impeller end flinger (10 or 21) that fits through the seal before
installation. Also fill the recessed cavity near the OD of the flinger with grease.
Add extra grease in the cavity above the bearing as shown in the top right
photo. Fit the impeller end flinger small OD end first, onto the impeller end of
the shaft, up to the bearing.
10 or 21
• Fit O-ring (22), in counter bore of impeller end flinger for the MMB power frame.
22

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• Fit grease gun to grease nipples (13) on both impeller end cover (9) and drive end
cover (9). Apply grease until you see grease coming out between the flinger (21
and 10) and end cover. Rotate the shaft during this time to spread the grease
completely around the gap between the flinger and end cover.
13
10 & 21

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9.2 BEARING ASSEMBLY TO PEDESTAL
• Lubricate all bolts as necessary.
• Fit the adjusting screw (6) through the hole at rear of base and tighten into position
with a nut (5) and washer (4). Two additional nuts, with washers between them,
should then be spaced wide apart on the screw after fitting onto pedestal.
• Lower the bearing housing centrally into the saddle with the impeller end of the shaft
towards the front. Ensure that the housing adjusting lug locates correctly over the
adjusting screw between the adjusting nuts and washers.
• Fit two housing clamps (2) in position over the housing. Draw the housing clamp
bolts (3) up from the bottom of the pedestal and hold in position with nuts (5) and
washers (4). Tighten them equally on either side to ensure correct alignment of the
shaft for subsequent alignment of the gland.
10 WET END ASSEMBLY
Refer to pump specific “slurryMAX™ Pump Parts List”, at the back of this manual, for
items numbers shown in the following steps.
Apply anti-seize compound to all fasteners before fitting. Clean out tapped holes prior to
fitting fasteners.
10.1 FRAME SPACER TO ASSEMBLY STAND
• THIS STEP ONLY APPLIES AS PART OF THE PUMP SCOPE IF THE FRAME
SPACER WAS SUPPLIED BY FLSMIDTH. OTHERWISE SKIP TO STEP 10.3
• Bolt the frame spacer to a suitable base to support the pump assembly and not allow
it to tip over during assembly.
• Note: The frame spacer is item 42 on the parts list for some configurations, but if 42
is listed as N/A on the parts list then refer to the GA.
10.2 POWER FRAME TO FRAME SPACER
• THIS STEP ONLY APPLIES AS PART OF THE PUMP SCOPE IF THE FRAME
SPACER WAS SUPPLIED BY FLSMIDTH. OTHERWISE SKIP TO STEP 10.3
• Bolt the power frame (41) to the frame spacer using bolts (42A) with washers (42B)
and nuts (42C) as called out on the parts list drawing.
• Note: item #s above are listed on the parts list for some configurations, but if those
item #s are listed as N/A on the parts list then refer to the pump general arrangement.

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10.3 RELEASE COLLAR AND SLEEVE SPACER ON SHAFT
• THIS STEP IS REQUIRED ONLY FOR 6X4 PUMP ON MMB FRAME. FOR OTHER
PUMPS SKIP TO SECTION 10.4
• Fill the three socket head cap screw holes and the three tapped holes in the release
collar (14) with silicone.
• Ensure O-ring is in flinger counter bore before fitting release collar. Fit the release
collar (14) concave tapered end first onto the shaft and against flinger.
10.4 SPACER AND O-RINGS ON SHAFT
• Fit O-ring (23) on the shaft.
o For 6x4 pump on MMB frame fit up against the release collar.
o For all other pumps fit up against the flinger.
• Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to the shaft.
• Fit the sleeve spacer (22) onto the shaft.
o For 6x4 pump on MMB frame fit up against the release collar.
o For all other pumps fit up against the flinger.
• Fit another o-ring (23) on THE shaft and against the sleeve spacer (22).
10.5 DRIVE SIDE CASING TO POWER FRAME
• For a 4x3 slurryMAX™ going on a MMA power frame and a 6x4 slurryMAX™ going
on a MMB power frame, it is necessary to bolt an adapter (1A) to the drive side
casing (1) with four socket head bolts (1B). Then, the three base studs (38) are
fitted into the tapped holes of the adapter (1A) as in the previous step.
• Locate the drive side casing (1) and fit three base studs (38) in tapped holes. The
location of the base studs depends on the discharge position of pump. Fit the casing
onto the three pedestal mounting posts by fitting the base studs through the holes.
Ensure that it fits flush to the face of the posts then bolt it securely in place using the
base stud washers (39), and nuts (40).
10.6 LOW FLOW WATER FLUSH SEAL SUB ASSEMBLY
• Locate the stuffing box (24) and place on a work bench.
• The stuffing box will have two pipe-thread ports. The port higher in the bore of the
stuffing box is for use in low flow situations, while the port lower in the bore of the
stuffing box is for use in high flow situations. The high flow port will not be used
must be plugged.
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• Wrap the stuffing box plug (28) threads with Teflon tape and fit in the high flow port
of the stuffing box. Tighten to secure.
• FOR THE 4X3 PUMPS AND 6X4 ON A MMB POWER FRAME: Wrap both ends of
the close nipple (28A) threads with Teflon tape. Thread one end of the close nipple
into the threads of the 45° elbow (28B). Then thread the other end of the close
nipple/elbow into the low flow port of the stuffing box. Tighten to secure, aligning
the open end of the 45° elbow parallel with the face of the shaft sleeve. Locate the
neck ring (21) and fit into the stuffing box bore all the way to the bottom of the bore.
• Locate the shaft sleeve (27) and fit in the stuffing box bore with the small ID end
going in first. Fit through the neck ring until it contacts the work bench.
• Lubricate the ID of one ring of packing (26) and fit in the stuffing box bore. Push all
the way to the neck ring at the bottom of the bore.
• Locate the lantern ring (34) and fit over the shaft sleeve and into the stuffing box
bore. Push all the way to the ring of packing.
• FOR THE 6X4 PUMP ON AN MMB POWER FRAME ONLY
o Lubricate the ID of two more rings of packing (26) and fit in stuffing box
bore. Stagger the seams of the three packing rings 90° apart. One ring
of packing will be installed in a later step after centering.
o Fit a stuffing box centering fixture in bore of stuffing box and secure it
by threading a M16 x 20mm long screw with washer into the stuffing
box tapped hole for MMB power frames located as shown below.
Stuffing box centering ring fixtures are available for purchase under
part number MM150-47810MMAB for the MMB power frame.Skip the
below steps in 10.6 and go directly to section 10.8
• FOR ALL PUMPS OTHER THAN THE 6X4 PUMP ON AN MMB POWER FRAME
CONTINUE WITH THESE STEPS
• Lubricate the ID of three more rings of packing (26) and fit in stuffing box bore.
Stagger the seams of the packing rings 90° apart.
• Fit the gland studs if used in the tapped holes of the stuffing box. See below to
confirm if studs are used. If not skip to the next step.
o 3x2 MMAA uses bolts
o 4x3 MMAA and MMA uses studs
o 6x4 MMA uses studs
o 6x4 MMB uses bolts (these will be fit in at a later step for this
pump after the centering fixture is removed)

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• FOR THE 3X2 PUMP, Locate the gland follower (16) and fit to the stuffing box by
aligning the drill through holes with the tapped holes of the stuffing box. Fit the gland
follower bolts (18) with washers (17) into the stuffing box tapped holes. Tighten the
three gland follower bolts evenly until they sandwich the washers against the gland
follower. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• FOR THE 4X3 ON MMAA and MMA AND 6X4 ON AN MMA, Locate the gland
follower (16). Fit the gland studs (18) in the tapped holes of the stuffing box. Then
fit the gland follower to the stuffing box over the studs if used. Use nuts (44) and
washers (17) and tighten the nuts until they sandwich the washers against the gland
follower. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
• Fit the two gland follower guard half pieces (48) to the gland follower (16) using four
screws (48A) and washers (48B).
10.7 HIGH FLOW WATER FLUSH SEAL SUB ASSEMBLY
• Locate the stuffing box (24) and place on a work bench. Put shims at least 6mm
thick under bottom of stuffing box so the bottom of the bore of the stuffing box will
be off the work bench enough to allow the lantern bush (21) to stick through during
assembly.
• The stuffing box will have two pipe-thread ports. The port higher in the bore of the
stuffing box is for use in low flow situations, while the port lower in the bore of the
stuffing box is for use in high flow situations. The low flow port will not be used must
be plugged.
• Wrap the stuffing box plug (28) threads with Teflon tape and fit in the low flow port
of the stuffing box. Tighten to secure.
• FOR THE 4X3 PUMPS AND 6X4 ON A MMB POWER FRAME: Wrap both ends of
the close nipple (28A) threads with Teflon tape. Thread one end of the close nipple
into the threads of the 45° elbow (28B). Then thread the other end of the close
nipple/elbow into the high flow port of the stuffing box. Tighten to secure, aligning
the open end of the 45° elbow parallel with the face of the shaft sleeve. Locate the
lantern bush (21) and fit into the stuffing box bore small OD end first all the way to
the bottom of the bore.
• Locate the shaft sleeve (27) and fit in the stuffing box bore with the small ID end
going in first. Fit through the lantern bush until it contacts the work bench.
• Lubricate the ID of one ring of packing (26) and fit in stuffing box bore. Push all the
way to the lantern bush at the bottom of the bore.
• FOR THE 6X4 PUMP ON AN MMB POWER FRAME ONLY
o Lubricate the ID of two more rings of packing (26) and fit in stuffing box
bore. Stagger the seams of the three packing rings 90° apart. One ring
of packing will be installed in a later step after centering.

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Fit a stuffing box centering fixture in bore of stuffing box and secure it
by threading a M16 x 20mm long screw with washer into the stuffing
box tapped hole for MMB power frames located as shown below.
Stuffing box centering ring fixtures are available for purchase under
part number MM150-47810MMAB for the MMB power frame.
o Skip the below steps in 10.7 and go directly to section 10.8
• FOR ALL PUMPS OTHER THAN THE 6X4 PUMP ON AN MMB POWER FRAME
CONTINUE WITH THESE STEPS
• Lubricate the ID of three more rings of packing (26) and fit in stuffing box bore.
Stagger the seams of the packing rings 90° apart.
• Locate the gland studs if used in the tapped holes of the stuffing box. See below to
confirm if studs are used. If not skip to the next step.
o 3x2 MMAA uses bolts
o 4x3 MMAA and MMA uses studs
o 6x4 MMA uses studs
o 6x4 MMB uses bolts (these will be fit in at a later step for this
pump after the centering fixture is removed)
• FOR THE 3X2 PUMP, Locate the gland follower (16) and fit to the stuffing box by
aligning the drill through holes with the tapped holes of the stuffing box. Fit the gland
follower bolts (18) with washers (17) into the stuffing box tapped holes. Tighten the
three gland follower bolts evenly until they sandwich the washers against the gland
• FOR THE 4X3 ON MMAA and MMA AND 6X4 ON AN MMA, Locate the gland
follower (16). Fit the gland studs (18) in the tapped holes of the stuffing box. Then
fit the gland follower to the stuffing box over the studs if used. Use nuts (44) and
washers (17) and tighten the nuts until they sandwich the washers against the gland
10.8 STUFFING BOX SUB ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE SIDE CASING
• Fit the stuffing box sub assembly to the drive side casing (1) so that the shaft sleeve
(27) slides over the impeller shaft. Ensure that the stuffing box O.D. locates correctly
and fully into the machined rabbet of the drive side casing and is rotated such that:
o For the 6X4 on the MMB the centering fixture screw is at the 12 0’clock
position and the sealing water port is positioned for easy access.

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o For other pumps the sealing water port is positioned near the 12
O’clock position for easy access.
• Push the shaft sleeve (27) through the stuffing box bore until it contacts the sleeve
spacer (22).
• If a metal impeller is being fitted, locate the two impeller gaskets (20) and fit over the
shaft threads until they reach the shaft sleeve (27). If a rubber impeller is being fitted,
then no gaskets are required.
10.9 DRIVE SIDE CASING LINER TO DRIVE SIDE CASING
• Locate drive side casing liner (2). Lift and fit inside drive side casing (1) by aligning
the studs of the drive side casing liner with the drilled holes of the drive side casing.
Push the studs through the holes and ensure the outer dovetail flange of the drive
side casing liner fits flat in the cast dovetail recess of the drive side casing. Ensure
that discharge flange of drive side casing liner fits flat in machined recess of the drive
side casing.
• Secure the drive side casing liner to the drive side casing with nuts (9) and washers
(3). Tighten all nuts in a criss-cross pattern repeating until all the nuts are tight.
Rubber is being compressed during this process. Torque to these specifications:
o M8 22Nm (16 ft-lbs)
o M10 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
10.10 IMPELLER
• Lubricate the shaft threads liberally with anti-seize compound.
• Locate impeller (19) and attach lifting jig to the ID. The impeller must be positioned
standing on the OD; the lifting jig is not designed to lift the impeller when it is resting
on the threaded hub face.
• Different rubber and elastomers are available and the color of the rubber can be
different.
• Lift impeller and fit to pump shaft aligning the shaft threads with the threads in the
impeller.
• Rotate the pump shaft with a spanner wrench in a clockwise direction to fit the
impeller. Continue rotating until the impeller is fully on the pump shaft and the lifting
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• If the impeller fouls on the drive side casing before the shaft is fully fitted into the
impeller hub, the bearing assembly will need to be adjusted toward to the front
(suction) of the pump to allow room to finish. Loosen the bearing housing clamps
on the power frame and use the drive side adjusting nut to move the bearing
assembly toward the front. Then tighten the bearing housing clamps.
• Finish tightening the shaft by striking it sharply with a sledge hammer at least three
times.
• Check to see that the shaft sleeves and the release collar are rotating with the shaft
and that nothing is binding during shaft rotation.
10.11 SUCTION SIDE CASING LINER TO SUCTION SIDE CASING
• Locate the suction side casing liner (4) and set on a flat floor with the inserts pointing
up.
• Fit four wear ring screws (31) in the tapped holes of the suction liner until they go
through the steel insert of the suction liner only. Do not let the wear ring screws go
further than 2mm past the steel insert.
• Turn the suction side casing liner over and lubricate it in the areas where the wear
ring (25) will fit with a 50% soap and 50% water solution.
• Locate the wear ring (25) and fit into the suction side casing liner, pushing down or
carefully stepping on it until the top of the wear ring is flush with the top of the rubber
surface of the suction liner. A metal or rubber wear ring can be used in this step.
• Turn the suction side casing liner assembly with the wear ring over and set on a flat
surface.
• Lubricate the outside of the rubber casing liner with a 50% soap and 50% water
solution.
• Locate the suction side casing (6) and hoist it with the ribbed side up. Fit the suction
side casing over the suction side casing liner, aligning the studs and wear ring
screws in the suction side casing liner with the drilled through holes in the suction
side casing. Secure the suction side casing liner to the suction side casing with nuts
(9) and washers (3). Tighten all nuts in a criss-cross pattern until all the nuts are
tight.
10.12 SUCTION SIDE CASING ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE SIDE CASING
• Fit the two roll pins (37) in the drive side casing by driving them in the two drill through
holes leaving about 16mm (5/8”) of the roll pins sticking out of the drive side casing.
• Hoist the suction side casing assembly off the floor into a vertical position matching
the discharge position of the drive side casing.

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• Assemble suction side casing to drive side casing by aligning the roll pins on the
drive side casing with the corresponding drilled holes on the suction side casing. Fit
casing bolts (8) with washers (7) through the holes in suction side casing. Fit
washers (7) and nuts (13) on bolts (8) at the drive side casing holes and tighten with
a star pattern torque method using the torque values shown in below chart.
CASING: TORQUE VALUES
STANDARD OPERATING
PUMP SIZE HYDRO TEST REQUIREMENT
CONDITIONS
SM080 & SM100 100 Nm (75 ft-lbs) 100 Nm (75 ft-lbs)
SM150 255 Nm (190 ft-lbs) 255 Nm (190 ft-lbs)
10.13 ADJUSTING THE WEAR RING GAP
• The gap between the wear ring (25) and the impeller (19) should be about 1.5mm
(1/16”). This can be checked with feeler gauges through the suction ID of the pump.
If the gap is more than 1.5mm (1/16”), reduce the gap between the impeller and the
wear ring by adjusting the bearing assembly toward the wear ring using the following
steps
• Loosen the bearing housing clamps on the power frame just enough to be able to
move the bearing housing in the pedestal but check to see that a visible gap does
not exist between the bearing housing OD and the pedestal saddle ID. This would
cause the bearing assembly to lift up at the drive end, diminishing the accuracy of
the impeller position adjustment.
• Tighten the back adjusting nut on the power frame until the impeller is 1.5mm (1/16”)
away from the wear ring. Tighten the bearing housing clamp nuts and torque to
these specifications:
MMAA 80Nm (60 ft-lbs)

MMA 135Nm (100 ft-lbs)
MMB 231Nm (170 ft-lbs)
• Rotate the pump shaft to ensure nothing is binding.
10.14 REMOVE CENTERING TOOL & FINISH PACKING THE STUFFING BOX
• THE STEPS IN HIS SECTION 10.14 ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR 6X4 PUMPS ON
A MMB POWER FRAME. FOR ALL OTHER PUMPS GO TO SECTION 10.15
• Remove the stuffing box centering fixture.

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• Lubricate the last ring of packing (26) at the ID with anti-seize compound and fit into
the stuffing box bore. Make sure the joint line is located 90° from the packing ring
already in the stuffing box bore. Push in by hand as far as the packing ring will go.
• Locate the gland follower (16). Disassemble the gland follower (16) into 2 pieces. Fit
the two gland follower guard half pieces (48) to the gland follower (16) using four
• Fit each half of the gland follower (16) over the shaft sleeve (27). Rejoin both halves
of the gland follower and securely fasten with bolts, washers and nuts. Fit the gland
bolts (18) with washers (17), through the holes in the gland follower and thread them
into the stuffing box tapped holes. Tighten the 3 gland bolts evenly until they sandwich
the washers against the gland follower. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
10.15 FITTING THE END COVER GUARD
• Disassemble the end cover guard (47) into two parts, the upper cover with mounting
bracket and the lower cover. There are four screws with washers holding the upper
and lower cover together.
• Fit the lower half of the end cover guard (47) under the shaft.
• Remove the bolt and washer on the suction end of the bearing housing between the
grease nipples. Fit the upper cover mounting bracket to the bearing housing aligning
the small through hole with the tapped hole in the bearing housing that the bolt was
removed from and the large hole with the grease nipple on the end cover. Secure
the bracket to the bearing housing with the bolt and washer that was removed from
the bearing housing earlier.
• Secure the lower cover to the upper cover with the screws and washers removed at
disassembly.
• The bracket on the upper cover has slotted holes to allow adjustment of the upper
cover for best fit and to ensure safety.

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11 MAINTENANCE
11.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance is carried out to prolong the life of the pump parts and to maintain
pump performance to sustain the efficiency of the plant operation. Critical maintenance
is adjustment of impeller running clearances.
11.2 SUCTION LINER WEAR RING ADJUSTMENT
• The Wear Ring (25) must be adjusted on initial startup (see Section 6 for Start-Up
instructions). In addition the adjustment of this critical clearance should be
completed regularly – see below for frequency depending on the material of the wear
ring and impellers.
• Caution: Over adjustment will give increased grinding and wear on mating faces of
Impeller and Wear Ring, with a corresponding reduction in life.
• For pumps with either a rubber Impeller or a rubber Wear Ring or both adjust
the Wear Ring (25) using the following steps every month.
o Caution: Over adjustment with rubber parts can cause severe

damage to the mating faces of Impeller and Wear Ring and it can
overamp the motor and stop the pump.
o Every month the Wear Ring Screws (31) should be tightened

clockwise two flats each (half a turn), for ALL of the Wear Ring Screws.
o DO NOT back off the wear ring screws after adjustment for pumps with
rubber impeller and rubber wear rings.

• For pumps with metal Impellers and metal Wear Rings adjust the Wear Ring (25)
using the following steps every week, but frequency required may vary
depending on the pumping application.
o The adjustment should be carried out when the pump is operating.
o The Wear Ring Screws (31) should be tightened clockwise two flats
each, until contact / rubbing resistance is felt at ALL of the Wear Ring
Screws. (Note: This will occur when the Wear Ring contacts the
Impeller, and the Wear Ring Screws are evenly adjusted).
o Then loosen each Wear Ring Screw by three flats each (or just enough
that no rubbing is felt). This will set the optimum clearance. It is
important to loosen the wear ring screws the same amount to maintain
parallelism between the impeller and wear ring faces.
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11.3 WATER FLUSH SEAL
• The gland follower (16) should be adjusted just tight enough to allow a small flow of
gland water to exit the stuffing box bore while the pump is running. The end cover
guard (47) may need to be adjusted back in order to access gland follower bolts or
gland follower nuts in order to tighten. Ensure that the guards are positioned
properly after the gland follower adjustment in order to ensure proper safety.
• (For additional information refer to Section 5.4)
11.4 BEARING LUBRICATION
• FLSmidth slurryMAX™ pump bearings are designed to provide years of service

before failure. The most common reason bearings do not reach their design service
life is because of contamination, not from the loads they experience. One of the
features designed into FLSmidth slurryMAX™ bearing assemblies is the ability to
grease the bearings without danger of over greasing. The bearings are oriented on
the shaft in such a way as to allow the grease applied to pass through the bearing
towards the end covers and eventually to the outside of the bearing assembly. The
seals in the end covers are oriented to allow the grease to pass through and retard
the entrance of contaminants.
• Because of the many variations of speeds and environments bearings are exposed
to, it is difficult to provide a “cut and dried” lubrication schedule. The table below will
provide a suggestion as to the amount and frequency of bearing lubrication. Please
note that the use of this table does not warrant neglecting the bearings completely.
Judgment and experience gained by observing the bearings frequently at the outset
of operation, taking careful note of conditions regarding temperature and cleanliness
should be the final determining factors in establishing routine lubrication procedures.
SIZE GREASE QTY BEARING RPM

GRAM/(OZ) 400 600 800 1000 1200 1500 2000 2500 2900
OPERATING HOURS
MMAA 18/(0.6) 336 336 336 168 168 168 84 84

MMA 23/(0.8) 336 336 168 168 168 84
MMB 43/(1.5) 336 336 168 168 168 84
This chart is based on bearing operating temperatures of 70°C (160°F). The lubrication
intervals should be minimum weekly for operating temperatures greater than 70°C
(160°f). Consult FLSmidth for speeds greater than those listed in the chart above for
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• There is no substitute for establishing base line readings after startup like vibration
and temperature and then monitoring them routinely for changes in these readings
to indicate a need for attention to the bearings.
• The grease nipples located on the bearing housing are for lubrication of the bearings.
• The grease nipples fitted to the bearing housing end covers are for lubrication of the
lip seal and flinger area and provide a grease barrier to prevent ingress of slurry
and/or gland water to the bearings. These should be greased daily so that clean
grease exudes from the rim of the flinger. It is not possible to over grease this area.
• For dirty environments that are commonly found in coal applications, or in the event
of an excessively leaking gland seal, the frequency of lubrication should be halved
no matter what the bearing operating temperature. The impeller end lip seal should
be greased twice a day. The thought should always be “more is better than less”.
• Please see Section 5.3 for grease specifications and suggested brands.
• New bearing assemblies are pre-lubricated at the factory, but additional grease
should be added at start-up. See table above for quantities.
12 INDIVIDUAL PARTS REPLACEMENT
In general, most slurryMAX™ parts replacement procedures are straight forward and
a reverse of the installation. Please review assembly procedures before beginning
work.
12.1 IMPELLER
• For the 6x4 pump size on a MMB power frame only, the impeller is removed by first
removing the release collar (14) using the following steps.
• Using proper safety procedures remove end cover guard (47) by following the
steps in section 10.15 in reverse order of the installation.
• Remove the two gland follower guard half pieces (48) from the gland follower
(16) by removing four screws (48A) and washers (48B) which should be stored
for reinstalling later.
• Remove sealant in heads of socket head cap screws and tapped holes. Be
sure to achieve full engagement of the Allen wrench into the socket head
screws.
• Remove the three socket head cap screws holding the release collar together.
• Using a metal bar, strike the flat ledges on the release collar segments to drive
them out from between the sleeve spacer (22) and bearing flinger. 3/8”-16
tapped holes are provided through the OD of each segment to aid in pushing
the segments out if needed.

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• For all pump sizes the following steps are required: (continue with these steps for
the 6x4 pump size on a MMB power frame after removing the release collar (14).
• Attach impeller lifting jig to impeller and adjust crane to take the weight of the impeller
off the pump shaft.
• Rotate the pump shaft in reverse rotation to remove the impeller from the pump
shaft.
• For the 6x4 pump size on a MMB power frame only, the release collar (14) must be
replaced before a new impeller is fit on.
• To replace release collar, use new 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” long socket head cap
screws. DO NOT REUSE OLD SCREWS.
• There are punch marks on the flat face of two of the three segments of the
release collar. It is important to reassemble the release collar segments with
the punch marks together as shown below. This will ensure the segments fit
properly. See the photo. Note that the release collar can be reassembled on
the shaft so that other parts can be left in place.
Punch Marks
in Release
Collar
o Fit the release collar (14) concave tapered end first against flinger.
o Torque socket head cap screws to 36Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Apply Loctite
222 or equivalent to screw threads prior to assembly. It may be
necessary to install release collar on shaft with screws loose before
final torque is applied.
o Fill the recess of the socket head cap screws with silicone sealant to
prevent moisture from contacting these fasteners and fouling the
threads. Fill the holes in the OD with silicone, too..

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• If a metal impeller is being fitted, locate the two impeller gaskets (20) and fit over the
shaft threads until they reach the shaft sleeve (27). If a rubber impeller is being fitted,
then no gaskets are required.
• Fit the new impeller into the casing liner cavity using the impeller lift jig and tighten
the impeller by following the steps in section 10.10.
screws (48A) and washers (48B) stored when the guard was taken off.
• Reinstall end cover guard (47) by following the steps in section 10.15.

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13 TROUBLESHOOTING
13.1 ON INITIAL START-UP
SYMPTOM REASON REMEDY

Impeller was not tightened enough on Adjust bearing assembly to move impeller away from drive side casing liner
assembly and has locked against the
drive side casing liner
Pump locks solid on Incorrect rotation has unscrewed Check for damage to impeller, wear ring, shaft, bearing housing adjusting lug etc.
initial start up impeller against wear ring correct as necessary and fully tighten impeller before re-starting with correct
direction of rotation
Excessive heat and/or Gland follower too tight Stop pump, loosen gland follower and allow gland to cool down before re-starting
smoke from gland pump. It may require 2-3 stop/starts before packing will bed in and stop
overheating. If allowed to run too hot for any length of time the packing will
become charred and hard and will need to be replaced
Noise and/or sparks Gland follower tightened unevenly Loosen gland follower bolts until gap between gland follower and stuffing box is
from gland follower even around stuffing box and tighten bolts evenly to maintain consistent gap
Partially blocked impeller Remove blockage
Pump vibration Loose hold down bolts Tighten as necessary
Wear ring tight against impeller Back wear ring screws off (see details in maintenance section)
Drive Belts Slip/Scream Belt Tension Incorrect Tighten Belts
before pumps gets up to Insufficient power rating for pump duty Change to belt drive with higher number of belts
speed Pump discharges into empty system Partially close/throttle discharge valve and slowly open valve until system is filled
Belts turn over or run off Sheaves misaligned Re-align sheaves
sheaves completely

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13.2 DURING OPERATION
SYMPTOMS
Insufficient or fluctuating discharge pressure
Insufficient or fluctuating discharge flow
Slurry leakage from stuffing box

Excessive bearing temperature
Excessive gland water leakage
Excessive discharge pressure
POSSIBLE REASONS REMEDY

Excessive discharge flow
High power consumption
Recirculation past wear ring Adjust wear ring – See Section 11.2
Pump speed too slow Change sheaves to increase pump speed or increase VFD speed
Impeller, wear ring, liners worn Replace worn parts as needed
Partial blockage In suction pipe Check piping and clear any blockages
Closed or partially closed suction valve Open valve
X X Partial blockage in impeller Clear blockage
Air pocket in suction line caused by Install vent/stand pipe on top of reducer
eccentric reducer the wrong way up Re-orient eccentric reducer with flat side up
Slurry pipe entrance location into sump too close to pump nozzle exit
Entrained air in slurry location out of sump, re-locate inlet
Sump slurry level too low, raise level in sump
Redefine duty point
System head higher than design
Modify piping
X X
Partial Blockage In Discharge Pipe Check piping and clear any blockages
Closed or partially closed discharge valve Open valve
X X Pump speed too high Change sheaves to reduce pump speed or reduce VFD speed
Redefine duty point
System head lower than design
Reduce speed
Slurry viscosity or solids concentration
Increase slurry solids content
X X lower than design
Leak in piping Repair leak in piping
Redefine duty point
Multiple discharge locations
Close branch
Excessive gland water pressure Reduce gland water pressure to 10 psi [69 kPa] above disch. pressure
Gland follower too loose Tighten gland follower
X Worn packing Replace packing
Shaft sleeve worn badly Replace shaft sleeve and packing
Insufficient gland water pressure Increase gland water pressure
X Gland follower too loose Tighten gland follower
Worn gland parts Inspect gland parts and replace as needed
Insufficient grease Grease bearings
X Pump RPM too high for grease rating Reduce speed
Grease bearings with proper grease - see section 5.3
Slurry density higher than design Reduce amount of solids in slurry
Pump speed too high Change sheave to reduce pump speed or reduce VFD speed
X System head lower than design Reduce speed
Recirculation past wear ring Adjust wear ring – See Section 11.2
Incorrect impeller adjustment Adjust impeller – see section 10.10

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El Roble Mine / Atico Mining
OC483
0230598
02-19-19
H G F E D C B A
Number Nomenclature Part Number Quantity

1 SUCTION SIDE CASING SM150-012-12047 1
2 SUCTION SIDE CASING SM150-014-26001 1
LINER
8 3 DRIVE SIDE CASING SM150-013-26001 1 8
LINER
4 DRIVE SIDE CASING SM150-011-12MMA 1
19 5 4 3 29 28 28 30
5 ADAPTER SM150-099-12MMB 1
6 WEAR RING SM150-083-26001 1
7 IMPELLER SM150-447-26MMB 1
2
8 STUFFING BOX SM150-078-12013 1
9 PLUG 1/2" BSP, SS MM250-399-16001 1
22 23 22 10 ELBOW 45° 1/2", SS PF-45-.5-SS 1
23 11 CLOSE NIPPLE, 1/2" PF-CN-.5-SS 1
7 SS 7
1 12 LANTERN BUSH MM150-118-00001 1
A 13
14
PACKING
SHAFT SLEEVE
MM150-111-43104
MM150-175-18013
1
1
LINER HARDWARE 15 SPLIT GLAND MM150-144-10113 1
FOLLOWER
16 SLEEVE SPACER MM150-079-10015 1
17 SLEEVE SPACER O- MM250-019-28015 2
RING
18 MMB RELEASE COLLAR MMB-239-10001 1
19 END COVER - MMB MMB-562-10300 1
6 6
FRAME
20 GLAND FOLLOWER MM150-244-10003 2
MOUNT GUARD, MMB
21 SCREW, 1/2" X 2" MM100-084-16001 4
S.S, SQ. HEAD
22 WASHER M10 SS MM080-145-16001 17
23 NUT HEX M10 SS MM080-245-16001 17
24 SCREW SOCKET HEAD MM12-S02035202H 4
M20 X 35mm SS
25 WASHER M16 SS MM250-145-16001 3
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A L T R A I N D U S T R I A L M O T I O N
Installation & Maintenance of

V-Belt Drives
Contents
Inspection and Maintenance

Inspect While Running................................... 2
Inspect Sheaves Often................................... 2
Use Belt and Sheave Gages.......................... 3
Check Belt Fit................................................ 3
Keep Belts Clean........................................... 4
Use Belt Guards............................................ 4
Check for Hot Bearings................................. 4
Maintain Proper Belt Tension......................... 4
Belt Selection
Selecting Correct Belts.................................. 5
ORS Construction......................................... 6
Explosive Atmospheres................................. 7
Proper Belt Storage....................................... 7
Safety Tips
Guard Drives................................................. 8 The V-Belt Drive is industry’s most popular
Safe Speed Limits......................................... 8 means of power transmission. It is easy
to select, simple to install, and will provide
Drive Installation years of reliable performance. Even
Sheave and Bushing Installation.................... 9 when misapplied, improperly installed or
completely ignored, the V-Belt Drive will
Sheaves and Bushing Removal................... 10
usually deliver some kind of performance.
Check Alignment......................................... 11 However, with proper installation and
Install Belts.................................................. 12 maintenance, many years of operating
Take-Up Allowances.................................... 12 efficiency can be added to the life span
of the V-Belt Drive. It is hoped that the
Tensioning the Drive
information contained herein will help you
General Method........................................... 13 receive the greatest possible value from
Force Deflection Method.............................. 14 your V-Belts and Sheaves, and will help
Belt Elongation Method............................... 15 you receive a full measure of performance
from industry’s dominant drive.
Trouble Shooting V-Belts
How to Spot Trouble.................................... 19
How to Diagnose Failure.............................. 20
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V-Drive Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
Well designed and properly installed V-belt drives are Inspect sheaves often
without question the most reliable, trouble free means of Keep all sheave grooves smooth and uniform. Burrs and
power transmission available In general, except for an rough spots along the sheave rim can damage belts.
occasional retensioning, they will run year in and year Dust, oil and other foreign matter can lead to pitting
out without maintenance. and rust and should be avoided as much as possible. If
sheave sidewalls are permitted to “dish out,” as shown
However, some do require periodic inspection and in the picture on page 3, the bottom “shoulder” ruins
maintenance, both while the drive is running and while it belts quickly by chewing off their bottom corners. Also,
is stationary. the belt’s wedging action is reduced and it loses its
gripping power.
Inspection while running
A noisy V-belt drive is like a person with a fever. Both A shiny groove bottom indicates that either the sheave,
need attention. the belt or both are badly worn and the belt is bottoming
in the groove.
V-drive noise can be caused by the slapping of belts
against the drive guard or other obstruction. Check for Badly worn grooves cause one or more belts to
an improperly installed guard, loose belts or excessive ride lower than the rest of the belts, and the effect
vibration. Squealing of belts as a drive is started or while is the same as with mismatched belts. This is called
it is running is usually caused by a poorly tensioned drive ”differential driving.” The belts riding high in the grooves
and/or by a build-up of foreign material in the sheave travel faster than the belts riding low. In a drive under
grooves. But it can also be caused by oil or grease proper tension, a sure sign of differential driving is when
between the belt and the sheave groove. one or several belts on the tight side are slack.
If necessary, remove the belt guard and watch the Check alignment of drive. Sheaves that are not aligned
drive while it is running under load. (Caution: Observe properly cause excessive belt and sheave wear. When
only; stand clear of the running drive!) Much can the shafts are not parallel, belts on one side are drawn
be learned by watching the action of the slack side of tighter and pull more than their share of the load. These
the drive. Each variation in the driven load causes a overloaded belts wear out faster, reducing the service
corresponding change in the tension of the slack side life of the entire set. If the misalignment is between
of the belt. During across-the-line starts or suddenly the sheaves themselves, belts will enter and leave the
applied loads while running, the sag on the slack side of groove at an angle, causing excessive cover and sheave
the drive will increase. If the sag under these conditions wear and premature failure. See page 11 for complete
is excessive, tension should be increased. information on drive alignment.
Any vibration in a system will cause the slack side of

the belts to dance up and down. Excessive vibration
will also induce a vibration in the tight side of the drive.
The cause of the vibration should be determined and
corrected.
If a set of belts is perfectly matched, all belts will have

the same amount of sag. However, perfection is a rare
thing and there will usually exist some difference in sag
from belt to belt. It is more important to look at the
tight side of the drive to be sure that all of the belts are
running tight. If one or more belts are running loose, the
drive needs to be retensioned, or the belts replaced with
a matched set.
The above conditions could also be caused by uneven

wear of the grooves in the sheave. These should be
checked with sheave groove gages.
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Belts and Sheave Gages

Belts and sheave groove gage sets are available from
your TB Wood’s distributor. Groove Gage
You can use them to determine the proper belt section Check Belt Fit
by trying the old belt in the various gages until a proper Classical V-belts should ride in standard sheave
fit is obtained. The cross section of the Classical or grooves so that the top surface of the belt is just above
Narrow belt can be read from the gage. the highest point of the sheave. In A-B combination
grooves, an A section belt will ride slightly low in the
To check sheave grooves for wear, simply select the groove, while a B belt will be in the normal position. In
proper gage and template for the sheave diameter; then special deep groove sheaves, belts will ride below the
insert the gage in the groove until the rim of the gage top of the sheave.
butts against the outside diameter of the sheave flange.
Worn grooves will show up as illustrated below. If more Narrow belts are purposely designed so that the top
than 1/32 inch of wear can be seen, poor V-belt life may of the belt will ride above the O.D. of the sheave. The
be expected. tensile cords are located in the belt so that they ride
almost at the O.D. of the sheave. This simplifies sheave
identification and drive calculations.
No matter which V-belt section the sheave is grooved

Dished Out for, the belts should never be allowed to bottom in
the groove. This will cause the belt to lose it wedging
action, to slip and/or burn. Sheaves worn to the point
where they allow a belt to bottom should be replaced
immediately.

Keep Belts Clean

Dirt and grease reduce belt life. Belts should be wiped
with a dry cloth occasionally to remove any build-up of
foreign material. If the belts have been splattered with
grease and/or oil, clean them with methyl chloroform or
soap and water. Inflammable cleaners such as gasoline
are to be avoided as a matter of safety.
Although all TB Wood’s V-belts are of oil resistant

construction, an occasional cleaning will help to prolong
their life.
Under no circumstances is the use of belt dressing

recommended on a V-belt. The remedial effect is only
temporary. It is much better to keep the belts and
Loosley-held string snaps easily,
grooves of the drive clean.
taut string can stand a strong pull.
Use Belt Guards
Belt guards protect personnel and the drive itself. They
should definitely be used in abrasive atmospheres to
protect the drive from sand, metal chips and other
foreign matter. But they should be ventilated to avoid
excessive heat.
Check them periodically for damage and for loose or

missing mounting bolts. These could cause the belts to
come in contact with the guard and cause failure.
Guards alone will generally protect belts from abrasion.

But where abrasive materials are common — in rock
processing machinery, grinders, foundries, etc. — drives
should be inspected frequently for excessive belt and
groove wear.
Check your Hot Bearings

When the drive has been stopped for inspection, check
the bearings to make sure they are not running hot.
If they are, it could be due to improper lubrication or
improper drive tension. Hot bearings can be caused by
belts that are either too tight or too loose. Check the
tension carefully using the instructions furnished.
If the belts are slipping on your drive, retension the drive.

Never use belt dressing to correct slipping belts.
Maintain Proper Belt Tension

Maintaining correct tension is the most important rule of
V-belt care. It will give the belts 50% to 100% longer life.
Belts that are too loose will slip, causing excessive

belt and sheave wear. V-belts that sag too much are
snapped tight suddenly when the motor start or when
peak loads occur. That snapping action can actually
break the belts, because the added stress is more
than the belt was designed to take. This can be clearly
demonstrated with a piece of string, as illustrated.

Belt Selection
Selecting the Correct Belts
Selecting the Correct Belts Classical Narrow

All the work and experience that goes into designing Belts Belts
a V-belt drive is wasted if the specified belts are not
1/2”
used or the number of belts is changed. Over-belting is 3/8”
wasteful. Under-belting is even more expensive in the 5/16” 21/64”
long run, because overloaded belts wear out faster.
AP/AX 3VX
V-belts are identified for size according to industry
standards. A combination of letters and numbers
indicates the width across the top of the belt (often 21/32”
referred to as “cross section”) and the belt length.
Classical belts come in five widths: A, B, C, D, and E; 13/32”
5/8”
while Narrow belts are made in three widths: 3V, 5V, and
8V. In addition, there are the Light Duty 2L, 3L, 4L, and BP/BX
35/64”
5L belts. If you are not sure which to use, measure the
top width of the old belts carefully, or use TB Wood’s
gages described previously. 7/8” 5V-5VX
Be careful in measuring V-belts. The top widths of 17/32”

the B and 5V belts are very close; however, the 5V
is considerably thicker, and the groove angles of the CP/CX 1”
sheaves are different. Do not attempt to use these belts
interchangeably. The 4L and 5L Light Duty belts are
also very close in size to the A and B belts. But again,
groove angles may be different. Light Duty belts should 1 1/4” 7/8”
not be used on heavy-duty drives.
The belt number C270 indicates a belt with a nominal 3/4”

8V-8VX
7/8” top width and a nominal length of 270”. Its pitch
length is 270.9”. These should be ordered as: CP270
Classical belts. DP
The number 5VX1250 indicates a narrow belt with a

nominal 5/8” top width and an effective outside length
of 125”. These belts should be ordered as follows:
1 1/2”
5VX1250 Narrow belts. (The “X” identifies cogged
construction belts.)
The number 4L550 indicates a Light Duty fractional 29/32”
horsepower belt having a nominal top width of 1/2”

and a nominal outside length of 55”. Light Duty belts
are available for general purpose applications; specify EP
4L550 Light Duty. It is designed to have little or no
stretch and will require few take-ups during its life.
To assure maximum V-belt life, follow the minimum

recommended pitch and sheave diameters for belts
established by Mechanical Power Transmission
Association and Association of Rubber Products
Manufacturers standards.

Belt Selection
Classical Minimum* be periodically cleaned with methyl chloroform. Oil and

Belt Selection Pitch Diameter grease on belts and sheaves will tend to lubricate the
drive and reduce the traction of the belt, even though
A 3.0” they may not actually harm the belts themselves.
AX 2.2” However, since the friction factor is reduced, belts
B 5.4” must be operated at abnormal tensions, and their life is
BX 4.0” shortened.
C 9.0” Belt failure caused by oil is obvious and easy to detect.
CX 6.8” The most apparent sign is the build-up of a black,
D 13.0” soft substance that can be wiped off when the belt
is rubbed. Another sign is a softening and swelling of
*Not applicable to Light Duty Belts the belt to the point where it no longer fits the sheave
Narrow Minimum groove properly.
Belt Selection Sheave Diameter
3V 2.65” Like oil resistance, resistance to ozone is a matter of
degree. Narrow, Classical and Light Duty belts are
3VX 2.2” resistant to normal amounts of ozone in the atmosphere.
5V 7.1” However, high concentrations such as found around
arc welding equipment can cause rubber to harden and
5VX 4.4”
crack. It is because of ozone that belts should never be
8V 12.5” stored in direct sunlight.
Belts intended for operation in potentially dangerous

All Belts “ORS” atmospheres are constructed with a relatively low
At one time it was necessary to order special belts for electrical resistance characteristic and referred to as
various types of environments. All TB Wood’s belts are “static conducting”. All Narrow, Classical and Light Duty
of “ORS” construction, meaning they are heat resistant, belts meet the following requirements.
oil resistant and static conducting.
In the standard method of measuring a belt’s electrical
By heat resistant, we mean these belts will operate well resistivity, two 5/8” diameter flat contacts are placed
in ambient temperatures up to 140°F. They may be 8-1/2” apart on centers, moistened with water and
operated at higher temperatures, but there would be a pressed against the belt with a force of 12-1/2 lbs.
reduction in service life. In general, short belts develop The resistance “conductivity” between the contacts is
higher internal temperatures than long belts. They are measured with an ohmmeter operating at a potential
usually subjected to more flexures per minute and are of 500 volts and having an accuracy range from 0 to
frequently found on totally-enclosed drives where there 10 megohms. Experience has demonstrated that the
is little or no air circulation. dissipation provided by belts having a resistance of 6
megohms or less “when new and measured as above”
Oil resistance is a matter of degree. It varies with the is satisfactory for operation in hazardous atmospheres.
amount of contact with oil, whether it is continuous or
intermittent immersion, exposure to an atmospheric
mist or an occasional spattering. A great many
chemicals, particularly petroleum derivatives, can cause
deterioration. All Narrow, Classical and Light Duty belts
will withstand nominal exposure to oil and grease, but
they are not 100% oilproof.
For maximum performance from belts in oily

atmospheres, they should be guarded as much as
practical against excessive amounts of oil and should

Belt Selection
Explosive Atmospheres Store Belts Properly

Belts on drives in hazardous atmospheres should be V-belts should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct
kept reasonably free of encrusted accumulations of non sunlight. They should be kept away from ozone
conducting materials. In addition, all elements of the producing equipment such as arc welders and high
drive must be interconnected and grounded to earth as voltage apparatus. Temperature should be below 85°F,
illustrated below. relative humidity below 70%. If belts are stored in piles,
the piles should be kept small to avoid excessive weight
Although we know of no explosion caused by static which could distort the bottom belts. When belts are
generated by a V-belt drive, we cannot accept stored in boxes, the box size should be limited. Ideally,
responsibility beyond that of furnishing belts within the belts should be hung on saddle type pegs. With proper
above described limits. storage, belt quality will not change significantly within
eight years.
Assuming good storage practices, a decrease in service

life of approximately 10% per year of storage beyond
eight years can be expected. From a norm of eight
years storage life at 85°, it is estimated that the storage
limit should be reduced by half for each 15° increase
in temperature. A significant increase in humidity may
cause a fungus to form on belts, but any effect on the
performance on the belt would be very slight.
Proper V-drive installation in explosive atmospheres

Safety Tips
No matter where rotating machines are located or by Safe speed is cast into the arm of TB Wood’s sheaves.
what means they are driven, there is always a chance
of personal injury unless they are installed and operated
under safe conditions. It is with this thought uppermost
in our minds that this manual is written.
Guard all Drives Properly
All regulating agencies such as OSHA, State

Departments of Labor and Industry, insurance firms and
other safety authorities either recommend or insist on
drive guards. We, also, strongly recommend that every
V-belt drive be completely guarded. Do not be lulled into
a sense of security by a temporary or makeshift guard.
Of course, provision can and should be made for proper

ventilation and inspection by the use of grills, inspection Burst testing. Results of centrifugal force are clearly
doors and removable panels. But the guard should have shown in these broken “D”-groove sheaves. The pattern
no gap where workers can reach inside and become of breakage is typical. The rim breaks away from the
caught in the drive. Besides being a safety asset, a good arms, arms break from hub and the hub shatters
guard helps make maintenance easier by protecting the through its bolt holes. With the force in several hundred
drive from weather and foreign objects. thousand pounds, it all happens in a split second.
Check Safe Speed Limits
Safe speed limits for sheaves manufactured by

TB Wood’s Incorporated have been established by
a rigorous burst testing program. The limit for cast
iron sheaves has been established at 6500 fpm; the
maximum speed in rpm corresponding to 6500 fpm is
either cast or stamped on each sheave.
Before installing the drive, this safe speed limit should

be checked against the speed of the shaft on which it is
being installed. Operating sheaves above recommended
speeds could result in serious damage to equipment
and/or serious personal injury.

Drive Installation
Sure-Grip® Sheaves and Brushing Installation Instructions
TB Wood’s Sure-Grip bushings are the most widely

used, tapered, QD-type and have exceptional holding
power that eliminates wobble. Standard and reverse
mounting features provide greater adaptability. Sure-
Grip bushings can be used interchangeably in many
of TB Wood’s products as well as those of other
manufacturers.
To Install:
Standard Mounting
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE LUBRICANTS IN THIS Fig. 1
INSTALLATION
Before beginning, make sure the correct size and

quantity of parts are available for the installation. The
bushing has been manufactured to accept a setscrew
over the key and its use is optional. It is packaged with
the hardware on sizes SH to M and loosely installed in
the bushing on sizes N to S.
1. Inspect the tapered bore of the sheave and the

tapered surface of the bushing. Any paint, dirt, oil or Reverse Mounting
grease MUST be removed. Fig. 2
2. Select the type of mounting (See Fig. 1 or 2) that best with sheave. (See wedging note in #3 above.) If
suits your application. using the setscrew, tighten it enough to prevent the
bushing from sliding on the shaft. Caution: Do not
3. STANDARD MOUNTING: Install shaft key. (Note: If over tighten setscrew! Pull the sheave up on the
key was furnished with bushing, you must use that bushing, aligning the drilled holes in the bushing
key.) Install bushing on clean shaft, flange end first. flange with the tapped holes in the sheave. Loosely
If bushing will not freely slide on the shaft, insert a thread the capscrews with lockwashers into the
screwdriver or similar object into the flange sawcut to assembly.
act as a wedge to open the bushing’s bore. Caution:
Excessive wedging will split the bushing. If using DO NOT USE LUBRICANT ON THE
the setscrew, tighten it just enough to prevent the CAPSCREWS!
bushing from sliding on the shaft. Caution: Do not
over tighten setscrew! Slide sheave into position on 5. Using a torque wrench, tighten all capscrews evenly
bushing aligning the drilled holes in the sheave with and progressively in rotation to the torque value in
the tapped holes in the bushing flange. (Note: Install Table. There must be a gap between the bushing
M thru S bushings so that the two tapped holes in the flange and sheave hub when installation is complete.
sheave are located as far away as possible from the
bushing’s sawcut.) Loosenly thread the capscrews DO NOT OVER TORQUE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
with lockwashers into the assembly. CLOSE GAP BETWEEN BUSHING FLANGE AND
SHEAVE HUB!
DO NOT USE LUBRICANT ON THE
CAPSCREWS!
4. REVERSE MOUNTING: With large end of the taper

out, slide sheave onto shaft as far as possible.
Install shaft key. (See shaft key note in #3 above.)
Install bushing onto shaft so tapered end will mate

Drive Installation
To Remove:
1. Relieve drive tension by shortening the center

distance between driver and driven sheaves.
2. Lift off belts.
3. Loosen and remove cap screws. If the bushings have

keyway setscrews, loosen them.
4. As shown below, insert cap screws (three in JA

through J bushings, two in QT and M thru W
bushings and four in S bushing) in tapped removal
holes and progressively tighten each one until mating
part is loose on bushing. (Exception: If mating part is
installed with cap screws heads next to motor, with
insufficient room to insert screws in tapped holes,
loosen cap screws and use wedge between bushing
flange and mating part.)
5. Remove mating part from bushing, and if necessary,

bushing from shaft.
Sure-Grip Bushing Screw Tightening Information
Tapered Size & Thread Ft.-Lbs. To

Bushing of Cap Screw Apply with
Torque Wrench
QT 1/4 - 20 9
JA No. 10 - 24 5
SH-SDS-SD 1/4 - 20 9
SK 5/16 - 18 15
SF 3/8 - 16 30
E 1/2 - 13 60
F 9/16 - 12 110
J 5/8 - 11 135
M 3/4 - 10 225
N 7/8 - 9 300
P 1-8 450
W 1 1/8 - 7 600
S 1 1/4 - 7 750
CAUTION: The tightening force on the screws is
multiplied many times by the wedging action of the
tapered surface. If extreme tightening force is applied,
or if a lubricant is used, bursting pressures will be
created in the hub of the mating part.

Drive Installation
Check Alignment
Although alignment is not as critical in V-belt drives as To check the location of the sheaves on the shafts, a
in others, proper alignment is essential to long belt and straightedge or a piece of string can be used. If the
sheave life. sheaves are properly lined up, the string will touch
them at the points indicated by the arrows in the
First, make sure that drive shafts are parallel. The most accompanying sketch. Rotating each sheave a half
common causes of misalignment are non-parallel shafts revolution will determine whether the sheave is wobbly
and improperly located sheaves. Where shafts are not or the drive shaft is bent. Correct any misalignment.
parallel, belts on one side are drawn tighter and pull
more than their share of the load. As a result, these belts With sheaves aligned, tighten cap screws evenly and
wear out faster, requiring the entire set to be replaced progressively. Apply the recommended torque to cap
before it has given maximum service. If misalignment is screws as listed in table on page 10. NOTE: There
in the sheave, belts will enter and leave the grooves at should be 1/8” to 1/4” gap between the mating part hub
an angle, causing excessive belt cover and sheave wear. and the bushing flange. If the gap is closed, the shaft is
seriously undersize.
Shaft alignment can be checked by measuring the
distance between the shafts at three or more locations.
If the distances are equal, then the shafts will be parallel.
Cord Tied to Shaft
Cord Touching Sheaves at Points

Indicated by Arrows

Drive Installation
Install Belts
Shorten the center distance between the driven and the

When belts are forced
driver sheave so the belts can be put on without the use into the sheave with a
of force. screwdriver or other
wedge, the outer fabric
While the belts are still loose on the drive, rotate the is often ruptured and
drive until all the slack is on one side. Then increase the cords broken.
center distance until the belts are snug. The drive is now
ready for tensioning.
NOTE: Never “roll” or “pry” the belts into the sheave

grooves. This can damage the belt cords and lead to
It is well worth the time
belt turnover, short life or actual breakage. Moreover, it is
to move the driver unit
both difficult and unsafe to install belts this way. forward so V-belts can
be slipped easily into the
Keep takeup rails, motor base or other means of center sheave groove without
distance adjustment free of dirt, rust and grit. Lubricate damage.
adjusting screws and slide rails from time to time.
Center Distance Allowance for Installation and Take-Up (Inches)

Narrow Belt
Belt For Installation (Subtract) For Take-Up (Add)
Length 3VX & 3V 3V Banded 5VX & 5V 5V Banded 8VX & 8V 8V Banded All Cross Sections
250 thru 475 0.5 1.2 - - - - 1.0
500 thru 710 0.8 1.4 1.0 - 2.1 - 1.2
750 thru 1060 0.8 1.4 1.0 1.5 2.1 3.4 1.5
1120 thru 1250 0.8 1.4 1.0 1.5 2.1 3.4 1.8
1320 thru 1700 0.8 1.4 1.0 1.5 2.1 3.4 2.2
1800 thru 20000 - - 1.0 1.8 2.1 3.6 2.5
2120 thru 2360 - - 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.6 3.0
2500 thru 2650 - - 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.6 3.2
2800 thru 3000 - - 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.6 3.5
3150 thru 3550 - - 1.2 2.0 2.4 4.0 4.0
3750 - - - 2.0 - 4.0 4.5
4000 thru 5000 - - - 2.0 - 4.0 5.5
Classical Belts
Belt For Installation (Subtract) For Take-Up (Add)
Length BX & BP CX & CP DX & DP
Designation AX & AP BX & BP CX & CP DX & DP All Cross Sections
Banded Banded Banded
21 thru 35 0.8 1.0 1.5 - - - - 1.0
36 thru 55 0.8 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 - - 1.5
56 thru 85 0.8 1.2 1.6 1.5 2.0 - - 2.0
86 thru 112 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.5 2.0 - - 2.5
116 thru 144 1.0 1.3 1.8 1.5 2.1 2.0 2.9 3.0
148 thru 180 - 1.3 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.0 3.0 3.5
191 thru 210 - 1.5 1.9 2.0 2.3 2.0 3.2 4.0
225 thru 240 - 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.2 4.5
255 thru 300 - 1.5 2.2 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.5 5.0
315 thru 390 - - - 2.0 2.7 2.5 3.6 6.0
420 and Over - - - 2.5 2.9 3.0 4.1 1.5% of belt length

Tensioning V-Belt Drives
Without exception, the most important factor in the Step 2: Operate the drive a few minutes to seat the belts
successful operation of a V-belt drive is proper belt- in the sheave grooves. Observe the operation
tensioning. To achieve the long, trouble free service of the drive under its highest load condition
associated with V-belt drives, belt tension must be (usually starting). A slight bowing of the slack
sufficient to overcome slipping under maximum peak side of the drive indicates proper tension. If the
load. This could be either at start or during the work slack side remains taut during the peak load, the
cycle. The amount of peak load will vary depending drive is too tight. Excessive bowing or slippage
upon the character of the driven machine or drive indicates insufficient tension. If the belts squeal
system. To increase total tension, merely increase the as the motor comes on or at some subsequent
center distance. Before attempting to tension any drive peak load, they are not tight enough to deliver
it is imperative that the sheaves be properly installed the torque demanded by the drive machine. The
and aligned. If a V-belt slips it is too loose. Add to the drive should be stopped and the belts tightened.
tension by increasing the center distance. Never apply
belt dressing as this will damage the belt and cause Step 3: Check the tension on a new drive frequently
early failure. during the first day by observing the slack side
span. After a few days of operation the belts will
General Method seat themselves in the sheave grooves and it
may become necessary to readjust so that the
The general method for tensioning V-belts should satisfy drive again shows a slight bow in the slack.
most drive requirements.
Step 1: Reduce the center distance so that the belts

may be placed over the sheaves and in the
grooves without forcing them over the sides of
the grooves. Arrange the belts so that both the
top and bottom spans have about the same
sag. Apply tension to the belts by increasing
the center distance until the belts are snug. See
figure 1.
Too Tight
Slight Bow
Too Loose
Figure 1

Force Deflection Method
This method should be used only for tensioning drives a. If the deflection force is below the
on which the grade of belt, rated belt capacity, service minimum, the belts are too loose and the
factor, design horsepower, etc. are known. tension should be increased by increasing the
center distance.
Step 1: Install belts per Step 1 of General Method.
Measure span length (t) in inches as shown in b. If the deflection force is higher than the
figure 2, or calculate using formula. maximum, the belts are too tight and the
tension should be decreased.
Step 2: From figure 2 the deflection height (h) is always
1/64” per inch of span length (t). For example, When new V-belts are installed on a drive the INITIAL
a 32” span length would require a deflection of tension will drop rapidly during the first few hours.
32/64” or 1/2”. Check tension frequently during the first 24 hours of
operation. Subsequent retensioning should fall between
Step 3: Determine the minimum, maximum, and initial the minimum and maximum force.
recommended pounds force using table 1 or
calculate based on the required Static Strand To determine the deflection distance from normal
Tension (Ts). Note: The initial recommended position, use a straightedge or stretch a cord from
force is used only for installing new belts which sheave to sheave to use as a reference line. On multiple-
have not seated themselves into the sheave belt drives an adjacent undeflected belt can be used as
grooves and where initial belt stretch has not a reference.
taken place.
Step 4: Using a spring scale, apply a perpendicular

force to any ONE of the belts at the mid point
of the span as shown in figure 2. Compare this
deflection force with the values found in Step 3.
Span Le
ngth, t
Deflecti * Deflection height
on Forc
e
h = 1/64” per inch of span
D-d
t= C2 - ( 2 )2
D
*h
t
h = 64
d
where t = Span length, inches

C = Center Distance, inches
D = Larger sheave diameter, inches
C
d = Smaller sheave diameter, inches
Figure 2

Table 1
Recommended Minimum Force per Belt Belt Elongation Method
Small Sheave Drive Ratio
Belt Minimum deflection force values shown in Table 1 are
Selection based on assumed average static tensions for drives
Speed 4.0 &
Dia. 1.0 1.5 2.0
Range Over having multiple belts or more than one V-band, thus
1200-3600 2.65 2.0 2.4 2.6 3.0 eliminating calculations. (For drives using only one belt or
1200-3600 3.65 2.8 3.6 3.8 4.2 one V-band, deflection force must be determined by use
3V 1200-3600 4.75 3.8 4.2 4.4 4.8
1200-3600 5.60 4.2 4.6 4.8 5.4 of engineering formulas.)
1200-3600 6.90 4.6 5.0 5.2 5.6
900-1800 7.1 8.5 9.5 10.0 11.0 Find the minimum recommended deflection force for
900-1800 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 the belt section and type based upon the small sheave
5V 900-1800 14.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 diameter, speed and drive ratio. For intermediate sheave
700-1200 21.2 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0
diameters and/or drive ratio combinations the minimum
900-1800 12.5 18.0 21.0 23.0 25.0 deflection force may be interpolated.
900-1800 14.0 21.0 23.0 24.0 28.0
8V 700-1500 17.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 30.0
700-1200 21.2 28.0 30.0 32.0 34.0 For Narrow Band, Classical Band and Classical Cog
400-1000 24.8 31.0 32.0 34.0 36.0 Band belts multiply the minimum deflection force from
1200-3600 2.20 2.2 2.5 2.7 3.0 Table 1 by the number of belts in the band. Where
1200-3600 2.50 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.6 larger values make use of the Force Deflection Method
1200-3600 3.00 3.1 3.5 3.7 4.2
3VX impractical, use the Elongation Method to tension
1200-3600 4.12 3.9 4.3 4.5 5.1
1200-3600 5.30 4.6 4.9 5.1 5.7 V-bands.
1200-3600 6.9 5.0 5.4 5.6 6.2
1200-3600 4.4 6.5 7.6 8.0 9.0
1200-3600 5.2 8.0 9.0 9.5 10.0 Table 2
5VX 1200-3600 6.3 9.5 10.0 11.0 12.0 K Factors and Arc of Contact
1200-3600 7.1 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0
900-1800 9.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 D-d Arc Factor D-d Arc Factor
900-1800 14.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 Contact Contact
C Degree Ac K C Degree Ac K
1800-3600 3.0 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.6
1800-3600 4.0 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 0.000 180 1.000 24.750 0.750 136 0.879 30.411
AP 0.025 179 0.997 24.883 0.775 134 0.874 30.388
1800-3600 5.0 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.7
1800-3600 7.0 3.5 3.7 3.8 4.3 0.050 177 0.994 25.019 0.800 133 0.869 30.975
0.075 176 0.990 25.158 0.825 131 0.864 31.270
1200-1800 4.6 3.7 4.3 4.5 5.0 0.100 174 0.987 25.300 0.850 130 0.858 31.576
1200-1800 5.0 4.1 4.6 4.8 5.6
BP 0.125 173 0.983 25.444 0.875 128 0.852 31.892
1200-1800 6.0 4.8 5.3 5.5 6.3
1200-1800 8.0 5.7 6.2 6.4 7.2 0.150 171 0.980 25.591 0.900 127 0.847 32.219
0.175 170 0.977 25.742 0.925 125 0.841 32.558
900-1800 7.0 6.5 7.0 8.0 9.0 0.200 169 0.973 25.896 0.950 123 0.835 32.909
900-1800 9.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 0.225 167 0.969 26.053 0.975 122 0.829 33.273
CP 900-1800 12.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0
700-1500 16.0 12.0 13.0 13.0 14.0 0.250 166 0.966 26.213 1.000 120 0.823 33.652
0.275 164 0.962 26.377 1.025 118 0.816 34.045
900-1500 12.0 13.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 0.300 163 0.958 26.545 1.050 117 0.810 34.454
900-1500 15.0 16.0 18.0 19.0 21.0 0.325 161 0.954 26.717 1.075 115 0.803 34.879
DP 700-1200 18.0 19.0 21.0 22.0 24.0 0.350 160 0.951 26.892 1.100 113 0.796 35.323
700-1200 22.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 26.0
0.375 158 0.947 27.072 1.125 112 0.789 35.786
1800-3600 3.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.3 0.400 157 0.943 27.257 1.150 110 0.782 36.270
1800-3600 4.0 3.3 3.6 3.8 4.2 0.425 155 0.939 27.445 1.175 108 0.774 36.777
AX 1800-3600 5.0 3.7 4.1 4.3 4.6 0.450 154 0.935 27.639 1.200 106 0.767 37.307
1800-3600 7.0 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.3 0.475 153 0.930 27.837 1.225 104 0.759 37.864
1200-1800 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.0 6.9 0.500 151 0.926 28.040 1.250 103 0.751 38.448
1200-1800 5.0 5.4 6.0 6.3 7.1 0.525 150 0.922 28.249 1.275 101 0.742 39.064
BX 1200-1800 6.0 6.0 6.4 6.7 7.7 0.550 148 0.917 28.463 1.300 99 0.734 39.713
1200-1800 8.0 6.6 7.1 7.5 8.2 0.575 147 0.913 28.684 1.325 97 0.725 40.398
900-1800 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 0.600 145 0.908 28.910 1.350 95 0.716 41.123
900-1800 9.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 0.625 144 0.904 29.142 1.375 93 0.706 41.892
CX 900-1800 12.0 12.0 13.0 13.0 14.0 0.650 142 0.899 29.381 1.400 91 0.697 42.709
700-1500 16.0 13.0 14.0 14.0 15.0 0.675 141 0.894 29.627 1.425 89 0.687 43.580
900-1500 12.0 16.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 0.700 139 0.889 29.881
900-1500 15.0 19.0 21.0 22.0 24.0 0.725 137 0.884 30.142
DX 700-1200 18.0 22.0 24.0 25.0 27.0
700-1200 22.0 25.0 27.0 28.0 30.0
MAXIMUM Deflection Force = Minimum times 1.5
INITIAL Deflection Force = Minimum time 2.0
Force Deflection Engineering Formulas
For a more precise method, or where a V-drive

combination is not within specified limits, table 1, use Explanation of Symbols
the following engineering formulas to determine force Ac = Arc of contact - smaller sheave, degrees
deflection values. C = Center Distance, inches
D = Large sheave pitch diameter, inches
Step 1: Determine Span Length (t) and Deflection Height
(h). Reference figure 2. d = Smaller sheave pitch diameter, inches
DHP = Design horsepower based upon the
Step 2: Calculate the Static Strand Tension (Ts). recommended application service factor
h = Deflection height, inches (Refer. figure 2)
K X DHP MS2
Ts = NXS + 2 K = Value from table 2 depending on D - d
C
Step 3: Calculate the recommended Deflection Forces or K = 16.5 2.5 - Ac
(P) for drives using multiple belts or more than
Ac
one V-band.
L = Belt length, inches
M = Centrifugal constant table 3
P Minimum = Ts + Y
16 N = Number of belts or V-band ribs
P = Deflection force, pounds
( )
P Maximum = 1.5 Ts + Y S = Belt speed, FPM/1000
16
t = Span length, inches (Refer. figure 2)
Y = Belt constant table 3
P Initial = 1.33 times P maximum
Note: For drives using only one belt or one V-band,

and at least one shaft free to rotate, use the
following to determine the recommended
Deflection Forces (P).
t t
Ts = Y ( L ) 1.5 (Ts) + Y ( L )
P Minimum = P Maximum = P Initial = 1.33 times P maximum
16 16
Table 3
Belt Constants M & Y
Narrow Narrow Cog Classical Classical Cog

Factors
3V 4V 8V 3VX 5VX AP BP CP DP EP AX BX CX DX
M
.46 1.23 3.28 .39 1.08 .66 1.08 1.98 3.74 5.85 .61 1.00 1.78 3.97
Single Belts
M V-Band .51 1.32 3.80 - - - 1.40 2.33 4.29 6.26 - 1.28 2.10 4.56
Y 4.0 12.00 22.00 7.0 20.0 6.0 9.0 16.0 30.00 45.00 7.0 10.00 28.00 82.00

Belt Elongation Method
This method is recommended for V-band drives where larger deflecting forces make the use of previously described
methods impractical.
Elongation is related to the tension causing it; thus, tape measured V-band lengths, both slack and tight, can be used to
obtain proper V-band tension.
Step 1: Decrease the center distance until the V-band(s) can be easily slipped into the sheave grooves. Forcing the belts
on can damage the load-carrying cords and cause premature belt failure.
Step 2: With the V-band(s) still on the drive at NO tension, measure the outside circumference (slack O.C.) of the bands.
Note: If retensioning a used drive, decrease the center distance until there is no tension on the band(s), then
measure the outside circumference (slack O.C.) of the band(s).
Step 3: Determine the required Static Tension (Ts) per individual rib strand using the following formula.
K X DHP MS2
Ts = NXS + 2
Step 4: Find a range of recommended tensions.

Lower Tension = Ts
Upper Tension = 1.5 times Ts
Step 5: Calculate minimum and maximum elongated band lengths for use in tensioning the drive.

a. From table 4, find length multipliers corresponding to the lower and upper Ts values in Step 4 above.
b. Multiply the slack O.C. found in Step 2 by the length multipliers to find the minimum and maximum elongated
band lengths.
Step 6: Increase the drive center distance until a tape measurement of the band(s) O.C. is between the two values
calculated for elongated band length in Step 5b.
Step 7: Retension as required. New V-bands may lose tension rapidly during the run-in period and will probably require
retensioning. V-bands that have been on a drive for some time may also require retensioning due to tension decay
from normal use and wear.

Table 4
Length Multipliers for Tensioning Banded Belts
Narrow Band Classical Band Classical Cog Band

Ts Cross Section
PER
Strand 5V 8V BP CP
BX All CX All DX All
(lbs) 3V 5V1700 5V1800 8V1700 8V1800 BP144 Over CP144 Over DP
Sizes Sizes Sizes
& Under & Over & Under & Over & Under BP144 & Under CP144
10 1.00186 1.00056 1.00001 1.00013 1.00010 1.00113 1.00141 1.00029 1.00052 1.00013 1.00082 1.00027 1.00013
12 1.00220 1.00068 1.00097 1.00016 1.00012 1.00135 1.00168 1.00035 1.00062 1.00016 1.00098 1.00032 1.00016
14 1.00254 1.00079 1.00113 1.00019 1.00014 1.00157 1.00194 1.00041 1.00072 1.00019 1.00114 1.00038 1.00019
16 1.00288 1.00090 1.00129 1.00021 1.00016 1.00178 1.00220 1.00046 1.00082 1.00021 1.00129 1.00043 1.00021
18 1.00320 1.00101 1.00144 1.00024 1.00018 1.00199 1.00246 1.00052 1.00092 1.00024 1.00145 1.00048 1.00024
20 1.00352 1.00112 1.00159 1.00027 1.00020 1.00220 1.00271 1.00058 1.00102 1.00027 1.00160 1.00054 1.00027
24 1.00414 1.00133 1.00190 1.00032 1.00024 1.00261 1.00320 1.00069 1.00122 1.00033 1.00191 1.00065 1.00032
28 1.00472 1.00155 1.00219 1.00037 1.00029 1.00301 1.00368 1.00081 1.00141 1.00038 1.00220 1.00075 1.00038
32 1.00520 1.00176 1.00249 1.00043 1.00033 1.00339 1.00414 1.00092 1.00161 1.00044 1.00250 1.00086 1.00043
36 1.00556 1.00197 1.00277 1.00048 1.00037 1.00377 1.00458 1.00104 1.00180 1.00050 1.00278 1.00097 1.00059
40 1.00588 1.00217 1.00305 1.00054 1.00042 1.00413 1.00500 1.00115 1.00199 1.00056 1.00306 1.00107 1.00054
45 1.00625 1.00243 1.00340 1.0060 1.00047 1.00458 1.00529 1.00129 1.00222 1.00063 1.00341 1.00121 1.00061
50 1.00659 1.00268 1.00374 1.00067 1.00053 1.00500 1.00553 1.00144 1.00246 1.00071 1.00374 1.00134 1.00068
55 1.00691 1.00293 1.00406 1.00074 1.00058 1.00528 1.00574 1.00158 1.00268 1.00078 1.00407 1.00147 1.00075
60 1.00722 1.00317 1.00438 1.00081 1.00064 1.00553 1.00591 1.00172 1.00291 1.00086 1.00439 1.00161 1.00081
65 1.00754 1.00341 1.00470 1.00088 1.00070 1.00576 1.00606 1.00186 1.00313 1.00094 1.00470 1.00174 1.00088
70 1.00787 1.00365 1.00500 1.00095 1.00076 1.00596 1.00620 1.00200 1.00335 1.00102 1.00500 1.00187 1.00095
75 1.00822 1.00389 1.00523 1.00101 1.00082 1.00614 1.00632 1.00214 1.00357 1.00110 1.00522 1.00200 1.00102
80 1.00861 1.00412 1.00545 1.00108 1.00088 1.00631 1.00644 1.00228 1.00378 1.00118 1.00543 1.0213 1.00109
85 1.00903 1.00434 1.00566 1.00115 1.00094 1.00646 1.00656 1.00242 1.00399 1.00127 1.00563 1.00227 1.00116
90 1.00949 1.00456 1.00586 1.00122 1.00100 1.00659 1.00668 1.00256 1.00420 1.00135 1.00581 1.00240 1.00123
95 1.01000 1.00478 1.00606 1.00129 1.00106 1.00672 1.00682 1.00270 1.00441 1.00144 1.00599 1.00253 1.00130
100 1.01056 1.00500 1.00625 1.00136 1.00113 1.00684 1.00697 1.00284 1.00461 1.00152 1.00616 1.00266 1.00137
120 1.01333 1.00561 1.00696 1.00164 1.00139 1.00727 1.00780 1.00339 1.00528 1.00188 1.00679 1.00319 1.00166
140 1.01692 1.00617 1.00765 1.00192 1.00166 1.00771 1.00912 1.00393 1.00579 1.00226 1.00736 1.00371 1.00195
160 1.02081 1.00672 1.00836 1.00220 1.00194 1.00827 1.01104 1.00447 1.00627 1.00265 1.00793 1.00423 1.00224
180 1.02385 1.00728 1.00913 1.00249 1.00223 1.00902 1.01357 1.00500 1.00675 1.00306 1.00854 1.00474 1.00253
200 1.02655 1.00707 1.01000 1.00277 1.00254 1.01000 1.01718 1.00534 1.00724 1.00349 1.00922 1.00525 1.00283
240 1.03118 1.00921 1.01213 1.00335 1.00319 1.01279 1.02268 1.00607 1.00832 1.00440 1.01090 1.00625 1.00343
280 1.03579 1.01088 1.01524 1.00395 1.00389 1.01663 1.02737 1.00692 1.00963 1.00542 1.01313 1.00724 1.00405
320 1.04070 1.01292 1.01834 1.00454 1.00461 1.02088 1.00797 1.01124 1.00656 1.01590 1.00824 1.00468
1.03275
360 1.04671 1.01562 1.02162 1.00515 1.00543 1.02423 1.00926 1.01317 1.00771 1.01925 1.00924 1.00532
1.03853
400 1.05308 1.01826 1.02526 1.00575 1.00631 1.02708 1.01081 1.01580 1.00886 1.02229 1.01026 1.00598
1.04393
450 1.02179 1.03056 1.00652 1.00744 1.03072 1.01311 1.01877 1.01028 1.02625 1.01156 1.00683
1.05000
500 1.02558 1.03643 1.00732 1.00859 1.03425 1.01610 1.02186 1.01164 1.03000 1.01292 1.00768
550 1.02927 1.04200 1.00813 1.00976 1.01888 1.02500 1.01293 1.03354 1.01435 1.00856
1.03781
600 1.03286 1.04642 1.00896 1.01094 1.02169 1.02813 1.01413 1.03685 1.01557 1.00946
1.04158
650 1.03632 1.05000 1.00982 1.01213 1.02449 1.03123 1.01524 1.04000 1.01729 1.01037
1.04567
700 1.03967 1.01071 1.01331 1.02718 1.03426 1.01625 1.04333 1.01919 1.01130
1.05000
750 1.04310 1.01163 1.01449 1.03000 1.03719 1.01718 1.04667 1.02126 1.01224
800 0.04655 1.01257 1.01571 1.03282 1.04000 1.01802 1.02372 1.01320
850 0.05000 1.01354 1.01689 1.03563 1.04268 1.01833 1.02607 1.01418
900 1.01454 1.01887 1.03838 1.04524 1.01936 1.05000 1.02840 1.01518
950 1.01561 1.01927 1.04101 1.04768 1.02044 1.03068 1.01619
1000 1.01667 1.02049 1.04345 1.05000 1.02156 1.03209 1.01717

How to Spot V-Belt Trouble
Trouble Cause To Correct
Belt Slip
(Sidewalls Glazed) Not enough tension. Replace belts; apply proper tension.
Drive Squeals Shock load Apply proper tension.

Not enough arch of contact. Increase center distance.
Heavy starting load. Increase tension.
Belt Turned Over Broken cord caused by prying sheave. Replace set of belts correctly.
Overloaded drive. Redesign drive.
Impulse loads. Apply proper tension.
Misalignment of sheave and shaft. Realign drive.
Worn sheave grooves. Replace sheaves.
Flat idler sheave. Align idler: Reposition on slack of the drive
close to drive sheave.
Excessive belt vibration. Check drive design. Check equipment for
solid mounting. Consider use of band
belts.
Mismatched Belts New belts installed with old belts. Replace in matched set only.
Sheaves grooves worn unevenly. Replace sheaves.
Improper groove angle. Give
appearance of mismatched belts.
Sheave shafts not parallel. Align Drive.
Give appearance of mismatched belts.
Belt Breaks Shock loads. Apply proper tension; Recheck drive.

Heavy starting loads. Apply proper tension; Recheck drive.
Use compensator starting.
Belt pried over sheaves. Replace set of belts correctly.
Foreign objects in drive. Provide drive shroud.
Belt wears rapidly Sheave grooves worn. Replace sheaves.

Sheave diameter too small. Redesign drive.
Mismatched belts. Replace with matched belts.
Drive overload. Redesign drive.
Belt slips. Increase tension.
Sheaves misaligned. Align sheaves.
Oil or hear condition. Eliminate oil. Ventilate drive.

How to Diagnose V-Belt Failure | V-belt troubleshooting checklist
BELT CONDITION
Oil Deterioration
Cause
Oil-softened rubber.
Prevention
Splash guards will protect drives against oil. Although Classical belts are
oil resisting excessive oil can cause some deterioration.
Oil Deterioration
Cover Fabric Rupture
Cause
Cover fabric ruptured when belt was pried over sheave during installation.
Prevention
Proper installation of belts by moving motor so belts do not have to be
pried into the grooves.
Cover Fabric Rupture
Slip Burn
Cause
Belts too loose. Belt didn’t move, friction against sheave burned rubber.
When belt finally grabbed, it snapped.
Prevention
Maintain proper tension on the drive.
Slip Burn

BELT CONDITION
Base Cracking
Cause
Severe back-bend idlers. Improper storage. Excessive ambient operating
temperature.
Prevention
Check storage conditions. If back-bend idler cannot be avoided, install
idler of larger diameter. Avoid ambient temperature over 140°.
Base Cracking
Ply Separation
Cause
Split along pitch line indicating belt ran over too small a sheave.
Prevention
Redesign drive using sheaves of proper size.
Ply Separation
Ruptured
Cause
Ruptured cord in the plies.
Prevention
Check for rocks or tools falling into sheave grooves. Check tension. Belts
loose enough to twist in groove can rupture cords.
Ruptured
Worn Belt Sides
Cause
Misalignment. Grit or dirt. Normal wear.
Prevention
Align sheaves. Replace belts as required.
Worn Belt Sides

BELT CONDITION
Sub Break
Cause
Cover wear indicates slip. Clean break reveals sudden snap.
Prevention
Maintain proper tension on the drive.
Sub Break
Distorted Belt
Cause
Breakdown of adhesion or broken cords.
Prevention
Do not pry belts on drives. Check sheaves for recommended diameters.
Distorted Belt
Abrasion
Cause
Foreign material and rust in sheaves wore away sidewalls, letting belt
drop to bottom of groove.
Prevention
Dust guards help protect against abrasion. Tension must be maintained
in dusty atmospheres.
Abrasion

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Motors | Automation | Energy | Coatings
Installation and Maintenance

Instructions for Electric Motors
Frames 143/5T - 586/7T
BR251
READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING THE MOTOR.
RECEIVING CHECK
Check if any damage has occured during transportation.
Check nameplate data.
Remove shaft locking device (if any) before operating the
motor.
Turn the shaft with the hand to make sure if it is turning freely.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
1 - General
MOTORS MUST NOT BE LIFTED BY THE SHAFT,

BUT BY THE EYE BOLTS WHICH ARE PROPERLY
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE MOTOR WEIGHT.
Lifting devices, when supplied, are designed only to support

the motor. If the motor has two lifting devices then a double
chain must be used to lift it.
Lifting and lowering must be done gently without any
shocks, otherwise the bearings can get damaged.
DURING TRANSPORTATION, MOTORS FITTED

WITH ROLLER OR ANGULAR CONTACT
BEARINGS ARE PROTECTED AGAINST BEARING
DAMAGES WITH A SHAFT LOCKING DEVICE.
THIS LOCKING DEVICE MUST BE USED ON ANY

FURTHER TRANSPORT OF THE MOTOR, EVEN
WHEN THIS MEANS TO UNCOPULE THE MOTOR
FROM THE DRIVEN MACHINE.
STORAGE
If motors are not immediately installed, they must be stored
in dry places, free of dust, vibrations, gases, corrosive smokes,
under constant temperature and in normal position free from
other objects.
In case the motors are stored for more than two years, the
bearings must be changed or the lubrication grease must be
totally replaced after cleaning.
Single phase motors when kept in stock for 2 years or more
must have their capacitors replaced (if any).
We recommend to turn the shaft (by hands) at least once a
month, and to measure the insulation resistance before
installing it, in cases of motors stored for more than 6 months
or when subject to high humidity areas.
If motor is fitted with space heaters, these should be
switched on.
Insulation Resistance Check
Measure the insulation resistance before operating the
motor and/or when there is any sign of humidity in the winding.
The resistance measured at 25°C (77oF) must be:
Ri > (20 x U) / (1000 + 2P) [Mohm] (measured with a
MEGGER at 500 V d.c.); where U = voltage (V); P = power
(kW).
If the insulation resistance is less than 2 megaohms, the
winding must be dried according to the following:
Warm it up inside an oven at a minimum temperature of
80°C (176oF) increasing 5°C (41oF) every hour until 105°C
(221oF), remaining under this temperature for at least one hour.
Check if the stator insulation resistance remains constant within
the accepted values. If not, stator must be reimpregnated.
INSTALLATION
1 - Safety
All personnel involved with electrical installations, either

handling, lifting, operation or maintenance must be well
informed and up-to-dated concerning the safety standard and
principles that govern the work and carefully follow them.
We strongly recommend that these jobs are carried out by
qualified personnel.
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRIC MOTORS ARE

SWITCHED OFF BEFORE STARTING ANY
MAINTENANCE SERVICE.
Motors must be protected against accidental starts.

When performing any maintenance service, disconnect the
motor from the power supply. Make sure all accessories have
been switched off and disconnected.
Do not change the regulation of the protecting devices to
avoid damaging.
LEAD CONNECTION IN SULATION INSIDE THE

TERMINAL BOX MUST BE DONE WITH AN
INSULATING MATERIAL COMPATIBLE WITH
MOTOR THERMAL CLASS WHICH IS SHOWN
ON THE MOTOR NAMEPLATE.
2 - Operating Conditions
Electric motors, in general, are designed for operation at
an altitude of 1000m above sea level for an ambient
temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 40°C (104°F). Any
variation is stated on the nameplate.
COMPARE THE CURRENT, VOLTAGE,
FREQUENCY, SPEED, OUTPUT AND OTHER
VALUES DEMANDED BY THE APPLICATION WITH
THE DATA GIVEN ON THE NAMEPLATE.
Motors supplied for hazardous locations must be

installed in areas that comply with that specified on the motor
nameplate.
KEEP AIR INLET AND OUTLET FREE AND CLEAN.

THE AIR BLOWN OUT BY THE MOTOR SHALL
NOT ENTER AGAIN. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN
THE AIR INLET AND THE WALL MUST BE
AROUND ¼ OF THE INLET OPENING DIAMETER.
3 - Foundation
Motors provided with feet must be installed on though
foundations to avoid excessive vibrations.
The purchaser is fully responsible for the foundation.
Metal parts must be painted to avoid corrosion.
The foundation must be uniform and sufficiently tough to
support any short circuit strengths. It must be designed in
such a way to stop any vibration originated from resonance.
4 - Drain Holes
Make sure the drains are placed in the lower part of the
motor when the mounting configuration differs from that
specified on the motor purchase order.
5 - Balancing
WEG MOTORS ARE DYNAMICALLY

BALANCED, WITH HALF KEY AT NO LOAD
AND UNCOUPLED.
Transmission elements such as pulleys, couplings, etc must

be dynamically balanced with half key before installation. Use
always appropriate tools for installation and removal.
6 - Alignment
ALIGN THE SHAFT ENDS AND USE FLEXIBLE

COUPLING, WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Ensure that the motor mounting devices do not allow

modifications on the alignment and further damages to the
bearings.
When assembling a half-coupling, be sure to use suitable
equipment and tools to protect the bearings.
Suitable assembly of half-coupling: check that clearance Y
is less than 0.05mm and that the difference X1 to X2 is less
than 0.05m as well.
Note: The“X” dimension must be at least 3mm.

7 - Belt Drive
When using pulley or belt coupling the following must be
observed:
Belts must be tighten just enough to avoid slippage when
running, according to the specifications stated on the belt
supplier recommendation.
WARNING:
Excessive tension on the pulleys
will damage the bearings and lead to
a probable shaft rupture.
8 - Connection
WARNING
ARNING: Voltage may be connected at standstill inside the
terminal box for heating elements or direct winding heating.
WARNING
ARNING: The capacitor on single-phase motors can retain
a charge which appears across the motor terminals, even when
the motor has reached standstill.
A WRONG CONNECTION CAN BURN THE

MOTOR.
Voltage and connection are indicated on the nameplate.

The acceptable voltage variation is ± 10%, the acceptable
frequency variation is ± 5% and the total acceptable variation
is ± 10%.
9 - Starting Methods
The motor is rather started through direct starting. All Weg
motors must be connected as shown on the motor nameplate,
failure to follow the motor nameplate could lead to motor failure.
In case this is not possible, use compatible methods to the
motor load and voltage.
3 lead single voltage and 9 lead dual voltage motors can be
started as follows:
Full Voltage Direct On Line.
Auto-Transformer Starting.
Electronic Soft-Starting.
VFD Starting - subject to verification and application analysis.
6 lead single voltage motors and 12 lead dual voltage motors
can be connected as follows:
Full Voltage Direct On Line.
WYE/DELTA Starting.
Auto-Transformer Starting.
Electronic Soft-Starting.
VFD Starting - subject to verification and application analysis.
The rotation direction is clockwise if the motor is viewed
from DE side and if the phases are connected according to
the sequence L1, L2, L3.
To change the rotation direction, interchange two of the
connecting leads.
THE CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
AND WITH FULL ATTENTION TO ASSURE A SAFE
AND PERMANENT CONNECTION. AFTER
CONNECTING THE MOTOR, CHECK FOR ANY
STRANGE BODY INSIDE THE TERMINAL BOX.
THE CABLE INLETS NOT IN USE MUST BE
CLOSED.
Make sure to use the correct cable dimension, based on
the rated current stamped on the motor nameplate.
BEFORE ENERGIZING THE TERMINALS, CHECK
IF THE EARTHING IS MADE ACCORDING TO THE
ACTUAL STANDARDS. THIS IS ESSENTIAL
AGAINST ACCIDENT RISKS.
When the motor is supplied with protective or monitor
temperature device such as thermostats, thermistors, thermal
protector, etc, connect their terminals to the corresponding
devices on the control panel.
10- Start-Up
THE KEY MUST BE FASTENED OR REMOVED
BEFORE STARTING THE MOTOR.
a) The motor must start and operate smoothly. In case this
does not occur, turn it off and check the connections and the
mounting before starting it again.
b) If there is excessive vibration, check if the fastening
screws are correctly fastened. Check also if the vibration comes
from a neighbour machine. Periodical vibration checks must
be done.
c) Run the motor under rated load for a short period of
time and compare if the running current is equal to that
stamped on the nameplate.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
SAFETY CHECK LIST.
1 - General Inspection
Check the motor periodically.
Keep the motor clean and assure free air flow.
Check the seals or V Ring and replace them, if required.
Check the connections as well as supporting screws.
Check the bearings and observe:
Any excessive noise, bearing temperature and grease
condition.
When a changing, under normal conditions, is detected,
check the motor and replace the required parts.
The frequency of the inspections depends on the motor
type and on the application conditions.
LUBRICATION
FOLLOW THE REGREASING INTERVALS. THIS IS

FUNDAMENTAL FOR PROPER MOTOR
OPERATION.
1 - Machines without Grease Nipples
Motors up to frame 324/6T are normally fitted without grease
nipples. In these cases the regreasing shall be done at the
preventive maintenance job observing the following aspects:
Disassemble carefully the motors.
Take all the grease out.
Wash the bearing with querosene or diesel.
Regrease the bearing immediately.
2 - Machines Fitted with Grease Nipples

It is strongly recommended to grease the machine while
running. This allows the grease renewal in the bearing housing.
When this is not possible due to turning parts by the grease
device (pulleys, bushing, etc) that offer some risk to the
physical integrity of the operator, proceed as follows:
Clean the area near to the grease nipple.
Put approximately half of the total grease and run the motor
for 1 minute at full speed. Then turn off the motor and pump
the rest of the grease.
The injection of all the grease with the motor in standstill
can make the grease penetrate into the motor, through the
inner seal of the bearing housing.
When regreasing, use only special bearing grease with the
following properties:
RELUBRICATION INTERVALS RECOMMENDED - POLYREX® EM GREASE (ESSO/EXXON)
Frame Amount of 3600 3000 1800 1500 1200 1000 900 750 720 600 500
grease (g) rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm
Relubrication intervals in hours - ball bearings
254/6T 13 15700 18100 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000
284/6T 18 11500 13700 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000
324/6T 21 9800 11900 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000
364/5T 27 3600 4500 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
404/5TS 27 3600 4500 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
444/5TS 27 3600 4500 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
504/5TS 27 3600 4500 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
586/7TS 27 3600 4500 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
Relubrication intervals in hours - cylindrical roller bearings
324/5T 21 9800 11900 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000
364/5T 27 9700 11600 14200 16400 17300 19700 20000 20000 20000
404/5T 34 6000 7600 9500 11600 13800 15500 15500 17800 20000
444/5T 45 4700 6000 7600 9800 12200 13700 13700 15700 20000
447/5T 45 4700 6000 7600 9800 12200 13700 13700 15700 20000
504/5T 45 4700 6000 7600 9800 12200 13700 13700 15700 20000
586/7T 60 3300 4400 5900 7800 10700 11500 11500 13400 17300
WARNING:
The table above is specifically intended for relubrication
with Polyrex® EM grease and bearing absolute operating
temperature of:
70oC (158oF) for 254/6T to 324/6T frame motors;
85oC (185oF) for 364/5T to 586/7T frame motors.
For every 15oC (59oF) above these limits, relubrication
interval must be reduced by half.
Shielded bearing (ZZ) are lubricated for berings life as long
as they operate under normal ambient conditions and
temperature of 70°C(158oF ).
WE RECOMMEND TO USE BALL BEARINGS FOR

MOTORS DIRECTLY COUPLED TO THE LOAD.
WARNING:
EXCESS OF GREASE CAN CAUSE BEARING
OVERHEATING RESULTING IN COMPLETE
DAMAGE.
Compatibility of PPolyrex
olyrex® EM grease
with other types of grease:
Containing polyurea thickener and mineral oil, the Polyrex®
EM grease is compatible with other types of grease that
contain:
Lithium base or complex of lithium or polyurea and highly
refined mineral oil;
Inhibitor additive against corrosion, rust and anti-oxidant
additive.
Notes:
Although Polyrex® EM is compatible with the types of grease
given above, we do no recommend to mix it with any other
greases.
If you intend to use a type of grease different than those
recommended above, first contact WEG.
On applications (with high or low temperatures, speed
variation, etc), the type of grease and relubrication interval
are given on an additicional nameplate attached to the motor.
Vertical mounted motors must have the relubrication intervals
reduced by half.
THE USE OF STANDARD MOTORS IN SPECIFIC
AREAS OR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE
DONE BY CONSULT TO THE GREASE
MANUFACTURER OR WEG.
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly and assembly must be done by qualified

personnel using only suitable tools and appropriated methods.
The stator grips must be applied over the side face of the inner
ring to be disassembled or over and adjacent part.
It is essential that the bearings disassembly and assembly
be done under cleanning conditions to ensure good operation
and to avoid damages. New bearings shall only be taken out
from their cases when assembling them.
Before installing a new bearing it is required to check the
shaft fitting for any sharp edge or strike signals.
For bearing assembly, warm their inner parts with suitable
equipment - inductive process - or use suitable tools.
SPARE PARTS
When ordering spare parts, please specify the full type
designation and product code as stated on the motor
nameplate.
Please also inform the motor serial number stated on the
nameplate.
MOTORS FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
Besides the recommendations given previously, these ones

must be also followed:
THE SPECIFICATION OF THE MOTOR

INSTALLATION PLACE IS FOR CUSTOMER’S
RESPONSIBILITY, WHO WILL ALSO DETERMINE
THE ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS.
Motors for hazardous locations are manufactured according

to specific standards for such environments and they are
certified by worldwide certifying entities.
1 - Installation
The complete installation must follow procedures given by
the local legislation in effect.
THE INSTALLATION OF HAZARDOUS LOCATION
MOTORS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED
PEOPLE, AND THE THERMAL PROTECTION
MUST BE ALWAYS INSTALLED, EITHER INSIDE
OR OUTSIDE THE MOTOR, OPERATING AT THE
RATED CURRENT.
2 - Maintenance
Maintenance must be carried out by repair shops authorized
by WEG.
Repair shops and people without WEG’s authorization who
will perform any service or hazardous location motors will be
fully responsible for such service as well as for any
consequential damage.
ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
MODIFICATION MADE ON HAZARDOUS
LOCATION MOTORS WILL VOID THE
CERTIFICATION.
When performing maintenance, installation or relubrication,

follow these instructions:
Check if all components are free of edges, knocks or dirt.
Make sure all parts are in perfect conditions.
Lubricate the surfaces of the endshield fittings with protective
oil to make the assembly easier.
Use only rubber hammer to fit the parts.
Check for correct bolts tightening.
Use clearance calibrator for correct T-box fitting (smaller
than 0.05mm).
DO NOT REUSE DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS.

REPLACE THEM BY NEW ONES SUPPLIED BY
THE FACTORY.
MOTORS DRIVEN BY VFD
Applications using VFD´s without filter can affect motor
performance as follows:
Lower efficiency.
Higher vibration.
Higher noise level.
Higher rated current.
Higher temperature rise.
Reduced motor insulation.
Reduced bearing life.
1 - Standard Motors
Voltages lower than 440V do not require filter.
Voltages equal or higher than 440V or lower than 575V
require filter for motor power supply cables longer than 20
meters.
Voltages equal or higher than 575V require filter for any size
of power supply cables.
IF SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT
FOLLOWED ACCORDINGLY, MOTOR WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
2 - Inverter Duty Motors

Check power supply voltage of the forced cooling set.
Filters are not required.
WARRANTY TERMS
SERIES AND ENGINEERING PRODUCTS
WEG warrants its products against defects in workmanship
and materials for 18 months from the invoice date issued by the
factory, authorized distributor or agent limited to 24 months from
manufacturing date independent of installation date as long as
the following items are fulfilled accordingly:
- Proper transportation, handling and storage;
- Correct installation based on the specified ambient conditions
and free of corrosive gases;
- Operation under motor capacity limits;
- Observation of the periodical maintenance services;
- Repair and/or replacement effected only by personnel duly
authorized in writing by WEG;
- The failed product be available to the supplier and/or repair shop
for a required period to detect the cause of the failure and
corresponding repair;
- Immediate notice by the purchaser about failures occured and
that these are accepted by WEG as manufacturing defects.
This warranty does not include disassembly services at the
urchaser facilities, transportation costs with product, tickets,
accomodation and meals for technical personnel when requested
by the customer. The warranty service will be only carried out at
WEG Authorized Repair Shops or at WEG´s facilities.
Components whose useful life, under normal use, is shorter
than the warranty period are not covered by these warranty terms.
The repair and/or replacement of parts or components, when
effected by WEG and/or any WEG Authorized Repair Shop, will not
give warranty extension.
This constitutes WEG´s only warranty in connection with this
sale and the company will have no obligation or liability whatsoever
to people, third parties, other equipment or installations, including
without limitation, any claims for consequential damages or labor
costs.

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FLSmidth

5505 W Gillette Rd • Tucson, AZ 85743-9501 • USA

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

EL ROBLE MINE / ATICO MINING

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2 SERVICING AND REPAIR INFORMATION ................................................. 4

4 INSTALLATION AT SITE ............................................................................. 5

8 PUMP STORAGE ....................................................................................... 10

9 ASSEMBLY OF POWER FRAME .............................................................. 11

10 WET END ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 33

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12 INDIVIDUAL PARTS REPLACEMENT ....................................................... 44

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1.2 SPECIAL WARNINGS

2 SERVICING AND REPAIR INFORMATION

2.1 CORPORATE OFFICE

FLSmidth Inc. Tucson Operations

2.2 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

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3.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Damage or destruction to pump components, and Personal Injuries including possible

• Prior to the installation of a pump it is necessary that a proper foundation be in place.

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4.3 ANCHOR BOLTING

4.4 ALIGNING THE PUMP WITH GEAR REDUCER AND MOTOR

4.5 BELT-DRIVEN ARRANGEMENT

4.6 CONNECTING THE PIPING

• Also, it is recommended that a removable section of pipe of sufficient length be

5.1 AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS

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• Bearing assemblies lubricated with grease are pre-lubricated at the factory.

Castrol Pyroplex Red EP2 Mobilgrease XHP 222

5.4 WATER FLUSH SEAL INFORMATION

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• Recommended gland water requirements are:

• Maximum Individual Dissolved Ions:

Hardness (Ca+, Mg+) 200 ppm (mg/L) as CaCO3

• Maximum recommended flow rate should be as follows:

Power Frame High Flow Max Low Flow Max

MMAA 8gpm [30L/min] 1gpm[4L/min]

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6.1 PUMP START-UP PROCEDURE

o Caution: Over adjustment can cause severe damage to the mating

o The Wear Ring Screws (31) should be tightened clockwise a half

o If pressure gauges are available, check the suction and discharge

o Caution: Over adjustment will give increased grinding and wear on

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7.1 PUMP SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE

8.1 HANDLING OF RUBBER COMPONENTS

• Do not store in direct sunlight. In emergencies, cover products with tarpaulins.

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• It is recommended that a pump be stored indoors, in a dry location, and protected

• Rotate the shaft several times once a month.

• Cover the suction and discharge connections, unless connected to piping.

8.3 LONG TERM STORAGE (19 - 36 MONTHS)

• Ensure that pump is drained of any water.

• Indoors, dry location is required.

• Protected from extreme temperatures.

• Rotate the shaft several times once a month.

• Cover the suction and discharge connections, unless connected to piping.

9 ASSEMBLY OF POWER FRAME

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