Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Instructions for
Dragon 178 Series Pumps
1-800-231-8198
Phone: 1-936-334-0182
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Table of Contents

Introduction General Instructions

PART I- Installation
● Interchangeability

● Location

● Foundation

● Coupling Alignment

● Piping (General)

● Piping (Suction)

● Piping (Discharge)

PART II- Preparation for Operation

● Initial Lubrication

● Check Pump Rotation

● Priming The Pump

● Packing
● Start-Up Checklist

PART III- Operation

● Maximum Operating Conditions

● Pump Records

● Bearing Lubrication

● Packing Lubrication

PART IV- Maintenance
● Disassembly

● Inspection

● Assembly

● Impeller Adjustment With The Casing Off The Pump

● Impeller Adjustment With The Casing On The Pump

● Packing The Pump

● Excessive Packing Leakage and Rapid Packing Wear

● Installing Water Flush System To Be Compatible With Oil Companies

● Bearing Failures

PART V- Miscellaneous Information

● Suction Line Velocity

● Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

● Capacity Limits of Pumps

● Capacity Requirements of Rig Equipment in Rig Applications

● Long Term Pump & Motor Storage


Introduction
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Dragon
178 Series Pump. As pump service conditions and specifications vary considerably in pump
installation, this manual cannot possibly cover every situation, but it is hoped that the informa-
tion included will serve as a guide. Should questions arise, or start-up problems occur, it is sug-
gested that you contact the Dragon Pump Distributor or Salesman in your area. The 178 Series
pump generation is an improved version of older 1 1/8 inch shaft pumps. The 178 Series pump
is designed to give longer service life through oil bearing lubrication, stainless shaft and casing
nuts, a replaceable stuffing box and a replaceable wear plate which can be easily removed with
jack bolts on the pump. There are many principles of proper pump installation and application
as well as special considerations for the 178 Series design which, if followed, will further
enhance the performance of your 178 Series pump. This document will deal with both general
and specific recommendations for improved 178 Series performance in both oilfield and industrial
applications.

General Instructions
1. Operate the pump only in the performance range for which it was designed.
2. The pump driver must drive the pump CLOCKWISE when viewed from the
coupling end. Reversing the rotation will prevent the pump from operating effectively.
3. Do not operate the pump with the suction or discharge valves closed.
4. Adjust the packing so that a small amount of leakage remains for lubrication and cooling.
5. When operating in drilling mud, prevent packing drippage from clogging the drip area and
hardening around the slinger and front seal.

PART 1- Installation
Interchangeability
The 178 Series horizontal centrifugal pump outside envelope dimensions are the same as older
11/8 inch pumps of the same nominal size so the models can be interchanged without changing
existing piping, couplings, or bases.

Location
The pump should be located near the liquid source so that the suction line can be short and
direct. The pump should be located below the level of the liquid to eliminate the necessity of
priming.

Foundation
The foundation should be sufficiently rigid and substantial to absorb any vibration and support
the base plate at all points. A concrete foundation, poured on a solid footing of adequate thick-
ness to support the pumping unit, provides the most satisfactory foundation. The base plate
should be installed in a level position.

Note: A detailed description of proper procedures for grouting base plates may be found
in the Hydraulic Institute Standards, 13th Edition, Pages 116,117. When fabricated bases
or fabricated skid bases are utilized, the foundation should be sufficiently rigid and level
to absorb any vibration and support the base at all points.

Coupling Alignment
Good service life of the pump and driver depends upon good alignment through the flexible coupling.


If the electric motor was mounted at the factory, the pump and motor were in alignment when
shipped. The alignment between the pump and driver should be inspected after installation
to ensure that transportation or other handling has not caused misalignment of the unit. Poor
alignment may cause failure of the coupling, pump, motor, or bearings. Alignment must not be
attempted until the base is in position and the mounting and flange bolts have been tightened.

The recommended procedure for coupling alignment is with the use of a dial indicator, as
illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. The dial indicator is attached to one coupling half with the indicator
button resting on the O.D. of the other coupling half to measure offset misalignment. To mea-
sure angular misalignment, the indicator is positioned so that the buttons rest on the face, near
the O.D., of the other coupling half. Rotate the shaft and dial indicator one revolution while the
other shaft remains stationary and note the T.I.R. Unless otherwise specified by the coupling
manufacturer, offset misalignment should be limited to 0.005 inches T.I.R. Adjust the alignment by
loosening the pump or driver mounting bolts and retighten or shim as required.

Figure 1 Figure 2
Measuring Offset Misalignment Measuring Angular Misalignment
with a Dial Gauge with a Dial Gauge

In areas where a dial indicator arrangement is not available, an adequate job of alignment can
be done with a straightedge. This method is especially useful if the coupling used contains a rub-
ber drive element.

To check offset misalignment, lay the straightedge in line with the shafts on the O.D.'s of the cou-
pling halves. There should be no gaps under the straightedge. Check two locations 90 degrees
apart. Angular misalignment can be checked by measuring the gap between coupling half faces.
There should be no more than a 1/64 inch gap under the straightedge or a 1/64 inch variation in
the gap between the coupling halves. See Figures 1A and 2A.

Figure 1A Figure 2A
Measuring Offset Misalignment Measuring Angular Misalignment
Using a Straightedge Using a Straightedge

Note: Further reference on coupling alignment can be found in Hydraulic Institute

Standards, 13th edition, pages 177, 120.


Piping (General)
Note: Piping must not be connected to the pump until the grout has hardened and the foundation
and pump hold down bolts have been tightened.

Piping should be anchored independently of the pump and as near to it as possible. Pipe com-
panion flanges should line up naturally with pump flanges. Do not draw the pipe to the pump with
flange bolts.

Piping (Suction)
Properly selected and installed suction piping is extremely important to eliminate vibration and
cavitation in the pump. Vibration can cause packing problems or undue bearing loads.

The suction line should be equal to or larger than the pump suction. The capacity of a centrifugal
pump should never be adjusted by throttling the suction line.

A positive shut-off valve of a type to cause minimal turbulence should be installed in the suction
line to permit the closing of the line for removal of the pump for inspection and maintenance.
The suction line should be designed to eliminate any air pockets. The piping should gradually
slope downwards to the supply source to eliminate air pockets.

The suction line should have a straight section into the pump of a length equivalent to at least
two times its diameter; i.e. a 4 inch suction line should have a minimum 8 inch straight run. For
temporary hook-up when flexible hose is used, a non-collapsing hose is essential since the suc-
tion line pressure is often below atmospheric pressure. A collapsed suction line will result in
below average or complete loss of flow.

Piping (Discharge)
A positive shut-off valve should be located in the discharge piping to permit the closing of the line
for removal of the pump for inspection and maintenance.

All piping should be independently supported and accurately aligned. The pump must not support
the weight of the pipe or compensate for misalignment.
If operating conditions are not known with sufficient accuracy, it will be necessary to provide a
throttle valve in the discharge line to ensure that the pump operates at the design point.

If the pump is connected to a pressurized system, it is important to install a check valve between
the pump discharge and the throttling valve. The check valve will prevent back flow through the
pump. Back flow may cause the impeller to become loose on the shaft. A loose impeller will likely
result in mechanical damage and fluid leakage beneath the shaft sleeve.

PART II- PREPARATION for OPERATION

Initial Lubrication
Standard pumps are shipped with oil in the reservoirs. The oil level must be checked and oil
added if necessary before operating the pump. A good grade of SAE 10W30 oil can be used.
The air vent should be kept clean to prevent pressure build-up due to heating that occurs in nor-
mal operation. There is a dipstick that shows the correct oil level. If vertical operation or grease
lubrication of the bearings is preferred, there are plugs in the front and rear bearing caps that can
be removed and replaced with grease fittings.


Check Pump Rotation
Most pumps manufactured have clockwise rotation when viewed from the coupling end. The cor-
rect rotation can be found by an arrow on the casing.

It is very important that the pump rotation is determined before starting the pump. If the 178
Series is turned backwards it will not operate as designed.

The best way to check rotation is to disconnect the coupling, but it can be checked without dis-
connecting the coupling. One person should be at the pump watching the shaft while a second
person starts and then immediately stops the pump so the shaft barely turns over.

Priming the Pump

Be sure the pump has fluid in the casing before running. If the pump is operated without fluid, the
packing can be destroyed in one minute. Vent air from the suction line and fill it with liquid. Start
the pump with the discharge valve cracked open. After discharge pressure stabilizes, gradually
open the discharge valve to the required position. If flow is lost, close the discharge valve and
wait a few seconds for the discharge pressure to build. Continued flow difficulty indicates improp-
er pump selection or installation. Run the pump with the discharge valves closed only for short
periods of time. The energy going into the pump heats the fluid in the casing. If the pump needs
to operate shut in some of the time, be sure to install a small line (1/4 or 1/2 inch) back to the
suction tank between the discharge valve and the pump for cooling.

Packing
Loosen the packing on startup. The gland bolt nut should be only finger tight. New packing will
expand faster with heat than older packing. Therefore, new packing must be adjusted more slow-
ly than old packing. Too tight and it will not leak. With no cooling it will burn and be no good for
sealing.

Start-Up Checklist
1. Pump rotates freely by hand.
2. Coupling aligned.
3. Oilier full and oil level correct.
4. Suction valve fully open.
5. Pump and suction line full of fluid.
6. Discharge valve is slightly open, not fully open. Fully open the discharge valve after the
pump is running.

PART III- OPERATION

Maximum Operating Conditions
Note: These maximum operating conditions apply to pumps which are exposed to room tempera-
tures without external insulation.
1. Cast Iron: Maximum working pressure is 175 psig at 150° F or 150 psig at 250° F.
Interpolate for pressure between 150° and 250° F maximum.
2. Steel: Maximum working pressure and test pressure in accordance with ANSI B 16.5-1973,
Tables 2.1 through 2.23 and Table 3.
3. For H-30 and SUPREME HARD alloy, contact Dragon distributor.
4. Cooling water through the lantern ring is required when fluid being pumped is between 150°
and 250° F. In addition, it may be necessary to run water over the exposed shaft to prevent
excessive heat build up at the lip seals and bearings.

5. Maximum hydraulic performance is in accordance with published performance curves.

Pump Records
Maintain data cards or pump records whenever possible. This will provide ready access to infor-
mation for ordering spare parts, and for evaluating pump performance. Information to be included
in these records should be:
1. Pump size and serial number.
2. Pump model number, impeller diameter, material of construction.
3. Mechanical seal manufacturer, type, code, and drawing number.
4. Motor horsepower and speed of operation.
5. Service conditions.
6. Frequency of operation.
7. Record of maintenance, including parts usage and general pump conditions.
8. Nomenclature and part number of replacement items.

On Dragon built pump packages we put a nameplate on the base with a job number. With this
job number we can tell you everything about the pump package, including anything special about
the motor, coupling type and size, impeller size, etc. With this information you have much more
than what is requested above

Bearing Lubrication Oil Lubrication

Standard pumps have bearings OIL lubricated from the factory to lower bearing temperature and
wear. There is a dipstick to check for correct oil levels. Use a good grade of 10W30 weight motor
oil. There is also a plug on the side of the bearing frame. When adding oil, remove this plug.
When oil runs out of the plug hole, the oil is at the proper level. Replace the plug. Do not overfill
the oil. High levels may cause churning and overheating of the bearings. Oil should be changed
every 90 days or 1000 hours.

Grease Lubrication
If the pump is mounted in a vertical position or in another position which oil lubrication is not suitable,
the bearing caps have been drilled and tapped for grease fittings. Grease lubrication is suitable
for speeds up to 2400 RPM. However, grease normally runs hotter than oil and is more likely to con-
tain contaminates which can damage the bearings. Recommended bearing greases are Exxon
Unirex N2, Chevron SRI-2, Texaco Premium RB, Shell Dolium-R, American Oil Company Rycon
Premium Grease and Mobilux EP Multi-Service Grease. Greases available in tubes are the best.
Five shots with a standard hand operated grease gun of the above greases or equivalents in
each bearing monthly is sufficient for twenty-four hour per day operation.

Packing Lubrication Grease Lubrication

The stuffing box may be re-lubricated with grease as often as necessary to prevent the packing
from overheating. It should be lubricated at least once a day. It is best to install a spring loaded
grease cup to automatically lubricate the packing. As you fill the grease cup a spring is compressed
and a stem rises. As the grease is used the spring forces new grease to the packing and the
stem lowers. When the stem is low the cup needs refilling. Grease should be pumped into the
box while turning the shaft until it comes out around the packing gland (approximately 20 shots).

If the packing leakage is excessive, a thick water pump grease should be used rather than the
general purpose grease. In most cases general purpose grease is acceptable.

Water Lubrication

It is best to inject water into the lantern ring from an external source when pumping drilling
mud. This will keep most of the solids out of the packing. PACKING AND SHAFT LIFE WILL BE
INCREASED UP TO 500%. Also, water leakage from the packing will not be as objectionable as
mud.

PART IV- MAINTENANCE

Disassembly
The fluid end of the pump is so constructed that those parts subject to wear may be readily
replaced in the field. To replace the casing, wear plate, and impeller, the following procedures
should be followed.
1. Stop the pump and drain all the lines leading to the pump.
2. Loosen the bolts at the suction and discharge flanges of the pump and move the pipe clear
of the pump casing. Remove the pump from the system.
3. Separate the coupling and loosen the coupling half mounted to the pump shaft.
4. Remove the casing stud nuts and remove the casing.
5. Loosen the packing gland nuts and swing the packing gland bolts clear of packing gland.
Remove the packing gland.
6. Slide the water slinger along the shaft away from the bearing cap.
7. Loosen the bearing cap bolts on both ends and slide the bearing caps along the shaft.
This will expose the bearings, which are locked to the shaft by an eccentric locking ring and
set screw.
8. Loosen the bearing set screw and tap the bearing locking ring with a punch and a small
hammer so that it turns in the direction opposite to that of the shaft. When the bearing locking
ring has turned 1/4 revolution the bearing is freed from the shaft. Both bearings must be
released. File off any upset caused by the collar set screw before attempting to slide the shaft
through the bearings.
9. Remove the impeller and shaft from the pedestal, thus freeing the lantern ring, water slinger,
bearing caps, bearings, stuffing box and couplings.
10. Remove the impeller nuts and washer.
11. Remove the lantern ring and packing.
12. Remove the wear plate by using the jack bolts in the stuffing box. The wear plate is pressed
into the stuffing box and forms the bottom of the stuffing box.
13. The bearings may now be removed from the pedestal for inspection by tapping lightly with a
wooden or brass rod.

Inspection
Impeller: Replace if impeller shows excessive erosion (especially on the pump-out vanes on
the back of the impeller), corrosion, extreme wear, or vane breakage.

Shaft: Check for runout to see that the shaft has not been bent. If runout exceeds 0.002 inch,
replace the shaft. Bearing seats and oil seal area must be smooth and free of scratches or
grooves. Shaft threads must be in good condition. Replace shaft, if necessary.

Ball Bearings: Replace if worn, loose, or rough and noisy when rotated. New bearings should
not be unwrapped until ready for use. Replacement bearings must be of the proper size and type
as supplied with the original equipment.

Seals: It is recommended that all O-ring and gasket seals be removed during disassembly and
replaced. In those cases where new seals are not available, the old ones can be reused if they

are not torn or otherwise damaged.
General: All parts should be clean before assembly. This is especially important for retaining
rings and O-ring grooves, threads, gasket surfaces, bearings, and bearing surfaces. Any burrs
should be removed with crocus cloth.

Assembly
To reassemble the pump, follow the disassembly instructions in reverse order. New gaskets
should be used throughout. Gaskets should be 1/16 inch thick and should be made of a material
suitable to the pump operating conditions.
1. Install the bearings in the pedestal.
2. Install new grease seals in the bearing caps.
3. With the impeller installed on the shaft and rigidly keyed in place, insert the shaft from the
front through the shaft hole in the wear plate. Feed on parts in the following order:
Water Slinger
Front Bearing Cap
Bearing Cap Gasket
Front Eccentric Lock Washer
Then feed the shaft through the front and then rear bearing and add the remaining parts in
the following order:
Rear Eccentric Lock Washer
Rear Bearing Cap Gasket
Rear Bearing Cap

Impeller Adjustment with the Casing Off the Pump

1. Push the rear against the shoulder with the rear bearing cap.
2. Push the impeller back against a 0.020 inch shim between the rear impeller pump-out vanes
and the front of the wear plate.
3. Push the rear bearing in again to be sure it is against the shoulder. Lock the bearing eccentric
lock ring in the direction of rotation.
4. Tighten the set screw in the eccentric lock.

Impeller Adjustment with the Casing On the Pump

1. Put on the casing with the casing gasket and tighten the casing stud nuts uniformly.
2. Push the shaft forward until the impeller hits the casing. Mark the shaft. Pull the shaft back
until the impeller hits the wear plate. Mark the shaft again.
3. The shaft should be set halfway between the shaft marks so that the clearance
between the impeller and the casing is approximately the same as the distance between the
impeller and the wear plate.
4. Make sure the rear bearing is seated against the pedestal shoulder and then lock it against
the shaft with the bearing eccentric lock ring. The lock ring should be set in the same direction
of rotation as the shaft. Lock the ring with the set screw.
5. The front bearing should not seat against the housing shoulder. The bearing should be
free to float along with the shaft to compensate for expansion and contraction of caused by
temperature changes. The outer race clearance is about 1/16 inch on each side. Push the
bearing in until it seats against the shoulder and pull it out 1/16 inch.
6. Lock the front bearing to the shaft in the same manner as the rear bearing.

Packing the Pump

1. Make sure the box is cleaned of all old packing and the plastic lantern ring.

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2. Grease all five shaft packing rings (5). Insert three packing rings alternating the splits in the
rings from top to bottom starting with the split on the first ring on the bottom. If King type
packing is being used the rings should be installed with the lips toward the impeller.
3. Install the lantern ring with the split in the vertical position. The two halves of the
packing gland may be used to push the packing and the lantern ring together and to
the bottom of the box.
4. Insert the final two packing rings. The objective is to have the last split down so that leakage
will drip down and not have to go over the shaft and possibly in the bearings. If King packing
is being used, insert the final King ring with the lip towards the outside and split on top, and
follow with the single ring of square packing split down.
5. With the packing gland in position, swing the gland bolts into place. Initially tighten the gland
hard to compress the packing. Then back off the gland bolts and retighten only finger tight.

Caution: Tighten the gland against the packing finger tight only. If packing is
over- tightened it may be burned when the pump is started.

Excessive Packing Leakage and Rapid Packing Wear

Most early packing failures are caused by over-tightening or poor installation.

Packing Appearance
If the packing being removed is hard and brittle, it has been run dry some time in its life. This is
often done in the first hour of service. The packing has more ability to grow with heat during its
early life. Even if the packing is adjusted just right before starting the pump, in the first few min-
utes of operation the packing will grow with heat and become over-tight. It will then run drop-tight
and the packing will burn. ONCE THE PACKING IS BURNED IT WILL NEVER SEAL PROPERLY AGAIN.
Let new packing leak more in the first few hours and then adjust it to 10-12 drops per minute.

Installing Water Flush System to Be Acceptable By Oil Companies

Many oil operators will not allow water to be put on the packing because of excess water getting
into the mud, a result of poorly designed and maintained systems. Two major problems cause
this complaint:
1. Too much line pressure
2. Not turning water off when pump is not in use.

Controlling Water Pressure to the Packing

The water pressure is usually too high. The brake cooling pump is normally used which operates
at pressures from 50 to 75 psi. Only 5 to 10 psi water is needed to cool and lubricate the pack-
ing. A pressure regulator should be installed to reduce the pressure on the packing. One regula-
tor can supply all centrifugal pumps from a central system.

Controlling When To Use Water on Packing

LARGE VOLUMES of water get into the mud when the pump is NOT OPERATING. When the
pump is running, the shaft deflects and when stopped, the shaft straightens up and a gap occurs
down one side of the shaft between the packing and the shaft. This allows a stream of water to
enter the mud. You can manually turn off the water when the pump is shut down but a better way
is to install a solenoid valve in the water supply line that turns the water on and off as the motor
is turned on and off. ONLY a small amount of water (a few drops per minute) which gets into the
mud while the pump is running should not be objectionable to the oil companies.

Bearing Failures
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Except for cavitation problems, bearing failure is the greatest cause of increased pump
operating cost. If you continue to run a pump when bearing failures occur, there is an excellent
chance the entire pump will be destroyed. Therefore it is very important to change the bearings
when failure starts. If you wait for complete failure other fluid end parts will be damaged. Bearing
failure is more often caused by lubrication failure than by normal bearing wear.

Misalignment Between Pump and Driver

A major cause of bearing failures is misalignment. Alignment between the pump and motor
should always be checked after shipment and periodically rechecked.

Detection of Bearing Failure When Pump Is Running

The first indication of lubricant and bearing failure is a rapid rise in operating temperature. You
should feel the frame once a week to get a feel for how hot the bearings normally run. A sudden
high increase in temperature normally means the bearings are beginning to fail and need chang-
ing. You cannot hold your hand for very long on unsatisfactory temperatures. If you can keep
your hand on the housing for 5 seconds the temperature is about 160° F. which is suitable for
most pumps. If you cannot hold your hand on the housing for five seconds or if the bearing hous-
ing is so hot you do not want to touch it, there is most likely lubricant and/or bearing failure.

PART V- MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Suction Line Velocity
Suction line velocity should not exceed 10 feet/second for reasonable pump life. This means the
maximum flow for a 6 inch suction is 900 GPM and an 8 inch suction is 1600 GPM. If you want
to flow more than 1600 GPM a 10 inch or larger suction line should be installed.

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

The system must have enough NPSH for the pump requirements or the pump will cavitate,
greatly reducing its life. It appears that most installations do not have enough NPSH to run a 5x6
pump at flows above 1400 GPM even with an 8 inch suction. (This does not mean that no one
has enough NPSH). The result of inadequate NPSH is cavitation and early pump failure. Through
observation, the greatest problem with NPSH is encountered with mud mixing pumps. Most com-
panies do not change the nozzles in their mud guns often enough. On a 1 inch nozzle, 1/16 inch
wear per side will increase flow by 26%. Example: Volume required increases from 1500 GPM
to 1890 GPM. A wear of 1/8 inch increases flow by 56% (from 1500 GPM to 2340 GPM). If sized
correctly when new, the mud mixing pumps will soon be required to furnish a greatly increased
volume and perhaps more than the maximum limit of the pump. We have found customers run-
ning 6x5 pumps on mud mixing experiencing much higher operating costs than those running
8x6 pumps. Companies running 6x5 pumps at 1750 RPM on mud mixing often have high main-
tenance every six months, while customers running 8x6 pumps at 1150 RPM often do not require
major repair for two years. Looking at the failures, it appears the problem is inadequate NPSH at
higher volumes, most likely caused by nozzle wear

At 1500 GPM a 6x5 pump at 1750 RPM requires up to a 26 foot NPSH while a 6x8 pump at
1150 RPM requires only a 7 foot NPSH. Nearly every system will have a 7 foot NPSH available
while almost no system will have a 26 foot NPSH available, especially if the mud temperature
exceeds 140° F.

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We normally do not see cavitation as much with the desander and desilter pumps because the
rubber cones do not wear as rapidly as steel cones. Volume requirements are closer to 800 to
1000 GPM.

Capacity Limits of Pumps

Capacity limits for pumps listed below do not consider suction line velocity or NPSH calculations
which must be made for every installation.

Capacity Requirements of Equipment in Rig Applications

The chart below lists the normal design requirements when the equipment is new with no wear.

EQUIPMENT DESIGN VOLUME

4" CONE 45 to 60 GPM
4H (5") CONE 80 GPM
6" CONE 125 GPM
8" CONE 250 GPM
12" CONE 450 to 500 GPM
6" MUD HOPPER 550 GPM
3/4" NOZZLE 80 GPM
1" NOZZLE 140 GPM
1 1/2" NOZZLE 300 GPM
2" NOZZLE 550 to 600 GPM
MECHANICAL BRAKES 40 to 50 GPM
ELECTRIC BRAKES 50 to 200 GPM
SWACO DEGASSER 4000 GPM
WELCO DEGASSER 7000 GPM
BRANDT DG5 DEGASSER 500 GPM
BRANDT DG10 DEGASSER 1000 GPM

Long Term Pump and Motor Storage

1. Pump packages should be stored indoors in a clean, dry and protected environment.
2. The storage area is to be free from any vibration and temperature extremes.
3. Motor and pump shafts are to be rotated manually every two months. A record of the rotation
should be made.
4. Grease in the motor and thepump bearings is to be purged at the time of removal from
storage and replaced with an ample supply of fresh grease in each grease cavity.
5. Motor windings should be megged at the time the equipment is placed in storage. At the time
of removal from storage the resistance reading must not have dropped more than 50% from
the initial reading. Any drop below this point necessitates electrical or mechanical drying of
the motor windings. Condensation from hot days and cool nights can fill the motor half full
with water. This is a greater potential problem in damp areas.
6. If the pumps are to be stored outdoors, the pump suction and discharge openings should be
sealed to prevent any water from entering the pump housing. This will prevent rust and corrosion.

Parts Cross Reference Chart

Item
No. Description Qty Req MCM Mission Halco Harrjsburg

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1 178 Pedestal 1 P78PED L3785 H3785 1-178-PED
2 178 Bearing Cap 2 P78BC 3790 H3790 2-178-BC
3 178 Bearing Cap Gasket 2 P78BCG 10399-23-1 H10399-23-1 3-178-BCG
4 1 78 Bearing Assm. 2 P78BA8 3944-3 H3944-3 4A-178-BA8
5 178 Oil & Grease Seal 2 P78OGS 3943-14 H3943-14 5-178-OGS
6 178 Bearing Cap Bolt Assm. 4 P78BCBA 3861-1/3932-2 H3861-1/3932-2 6-178-BCBNA
7 178 316-SS Shaft F/ 2x3-5x6 1 P78SH316SS56 3786-4A H3786-4A 7A-178-316SS
178 416-SS Shaft F/ 2x3-5x6 1 P78SH416SS56 4932-21 A H4932-21A 7A-178-416SS
178 Ceramic Coated F/ 2x3-5X6 1 P78SH416SC56 17238-21G-7A H17238-21G-7A 7B-178-416SSC
1 78 316-SS Shaft F/ 6X8 1 P78SH316SS68 1492.8-4A H14928-4A 7F-178A-316SS
178 416-SS Shaft F/ 6X8 1 P78SH416SS68 14928-21A HI 4928-21 A 7C-178A-416SS
178 Ceramic Coated F/ 6X8 1 P78SH416SC68 ^7343-210-1 A H17343-21-1A 7D-178A-416SSC
8 178 Graphite Packing 1 P78PMSG 8264-17W-OBA H8264-17W-OBA 8A-178-PMSG
178 King Packing 1 P78PMSK 8474-1 7 W-7A H8474-17W-7A 8C-178-PMSK
178 Teflon Packing 1 P78PMST 8264-17W-7A H8264-17W-7A 8D-178-PMST
9 178 Packing Gland 1 P78PG 7406-13A H7406-13A 9-178-GPA
10 178 Gland Adjusting Bolt Assm. 2 P78GABA A3701A H3701A 10-178-GABA
11 178 Wear Plate Ductile Iron 1 P78WPD 3779-30 H3779-30 11B-178-WPD
12 178-2X3 Ductile RH Impeller 1 P78D23MRXXX 4610-XX-30 H4610-XX-30 1 27823 IRXXX
178-3X4 Ductile RH Impeller 1 P78D34MRXXX 4605-XX-30 H4605-XX-30 127834IRXXX
178-4X5 Ductile RH Impeller 1 P78D45MRXXX 4705-XX-30 H4705-XX-30 127845IRXXX
178-5X6 Ductile RH Impeller 1 P78D56MRXXX 4710-XX-30 H4710-XX-30 127856IRXXX
178-6X8 Ductile RH Impeller 1 P78D68MRXXX 5142-XX-30 H5142-XX-30 127868IRXXX
13 178 Housing Gasket 2 P78HG 10399-20-1 HI 0399-20-1 13A-178-HGF
14 178-2X3 Ductile Housing Only 1 P78D23H N/A N/A 147823HD
178-3X4 Ductile Housing Only 1 P78D34H N/A N/A 147834HD
178-4X5 Ductile Housing Only 1 P78D45H N/A N/A 147845HD
178-5X6 Ductile Housing Only 1 P78D56H N/A N/A 147856HD
178-6X8 Ductile Housing Only 1 P78D68H N/A N/A 147868HD
15 178-2X3 Ductile Face 1 P78D23F N/A N/A 267823HFD
178-3X4 Ductile Face 1 P78D34F N/A N/A 267834HFD
178-4X5 Ductile Face 1 P78D45F N/A N/A 267845HFD
178-5X6 Ductile Face 1 P78D56F N/A N/A 267856HFD
178-6X8 Ductile Face 1 P78D68F N/A N/A 267868HFD
14/15 178-2X3 Housing Assm. RH Duct 1 P78D23HFA G4676-30A H4676-30A 147823DHA
178-3X4 Housing Assm. RH Duct 1 P78D34HFA. F4644-30A H4644-30A 147834DHA
178-4X5 Housing Assm. RH Duct 1 P78D45HFA F4732-30A H4732-30A 147845DHA
178-5X6 Housing Assm. RH Duct 1 P78D56HFA F4742-30A H4742-30A 147856DHA
178-6X8 Housing Assm. RH Duct 1 P78D68HFA F5144-30A H5144-30A 147868DHA
21 178 Oil Slinger Ring 1 P78SRO N/A N/A 19-178-SRO
22 178 Water Slinger Ring 1 P78SRW C3787A HC3787A 20-178-SRW
Note: XX or XXX Indicates Impeller Size

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