Publication #: 1614-06

EBSRAY PUMPS
INSTALLATION OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

V Series
Model V25
Type 83 & 84
 1 - GENERAL

INTRODUCTION 1.3 TRANSPORTATION AND PACKING

This publication is intended to assist those involved Standard domestic packing is suitable for shipment
with the installation, operation and maintenance of in covered transports. Ports must be sealed to
EBSRAY Model V25 Rotary Sliding Vane Pumps. exclude ingress of solids. When received on site the
The design, materials and workmanship pump should be stored in a dry covered area. If
incorporated in the manufacture of EBSRAY pumps storage is required for other than a short period prior
make them capable of reliable operation over a long to installation, special preservatives and protective
working life. Correct installation is essential. Service wrappings will be required.
life is enhanced by periodic inspection and careful
maintenance. 1.4 INSPECTION ON RECEIPT - SHORTAGES
On receipt of equipment, check all items against the
1.1 CAUTION despatch documents and inspect for damage. Any
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS damage or shortage incurred during transit should
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY be noted on the packing note and on both your own
QUALIFIED COMPETENT PERSONNEL IN and the carrier's copy of the consignment note and
ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT STATUTORY a claim should be made immediately on the
REGULATIONS OR CODES, IN CONJUNCTION transport company.
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Should a shortage be evident on receipt, notify
When the equipment supplied utilises components EBSRAY immediately giving full details and packing
other than those manufactured by EBSRAY e.g. note number.
couplings, speed reducers, electric motors etc,
reference should be made to the original 1.5 HANDLING
manufacturer's data before installation or servicing Care should be used in moving pumps. A sling
is commenced. Failure to observe these details may should be placed under or around a bare shaft
void the warranty. pump to minimise stress on the shaft or pump
flanges. Baseplate mounted units should be lifted
1.2 WARNING from under the baseplate below both the pump and
The pump must be operated within the original driver ensuring compliance with the relevant lifting
selected design parameters of speed, temperature, codes.
pressure and viscosity. Should any change be
contemplated, please confer with EBSRAY in order
to verify the suitability of such a change.

2 - INSTALLATION

2.1 LOCATION 2.2 FOUNDATIONS

The pumping unit should be placed as close as Baseplate units should be accurately installed.
practicable to the source of supply remembering to When on a concrete foundation, ensure that it has
keep within the NPSH requirement of the pump. been poured on a solid footing. NOTE: Position
Ensure floor area and headroom allotted are foundation bolts to match baseplate foundation plan.
sufficient for inspection and maintenance. Allow
sufficient space and ventilation for motor cooling 2.3 PUMP PIPING CONNECTIONS
requirements. Be sure to allow for crane or hoist All piping should be supported independently and
access if required. line up accurately with the pump ports. NOTE:
Pumps with screwed connections should employ a
IMPORTANT pipe joint close to both the suction and discharge
The Bearing Housings on both ends of the pump ports to facilitate ease of maintenance. NEVER
are fitted with 4 dust plugs each to prevent the DRAW PIPING INTO PLACE BY USE OF FORCE
ingress of foreign matter. When the pump is AT THE PORT CONNECTIONS OF THE PUMP.
mounted with the shaft horizontal, the plugs in the 6
O'clock position may be removed to provide a weep 2.4 STRAINER PROTECTION
hole for early indication of seal failure. When the The pump suction should always be protected by an
pump is mounted with the shaft vertical, particularly efficient suction strainer of adequate size to
on trucks etc. which may be cleaned with high accommodate the liquid viscosity conditions without
pressure water, all plugs should be left in position causing excessive suction resistance.
and their location and condition checked regularly to
ensure that no water or other foreign matter can
enter the bearing area.

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2.5 ALIGNMENT
Alignment of the pump and driver is of extreme the amount of correction necessary can be easily
importance for trouble free mechanical operation. determined to bring shaft axes in line. Misalignment
Baseplate mounted units are accurately aligned at due to ECCENTRICITY as shown in Fig.2 can now
the factory. To ensure this has been maintained be corrected.
during transit alignment MUST BE checked once
before startup and again after the unit has been run
under actual operating conditions. NOTE: The
following procedures are typical only and reference
should be made to data for specific coupling types.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Refer Fig.4; adjustment by use of shims under the

driver or pump will effectively correct error in the
vertical plane. Movement of one of the ends
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 horizontally will correct error in the horizontal plane.
NOTE: If both coupling halves are of identical
ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT as shown in Fig.1 diameter, concentricity may be checked with a
should be corrected before eccentricity. Refer Fig.3; straight edge at 90° intervals.
use feeler gauge reading at 90° intervals,

3 - OPERATION

3.1 DESCRIPTION The V25 rotor/shaft assembly rotates within a cam

The Ebsray Model V25 is a positive displacement form liner. Mechanical seals located in the bearing
sliding vane pump, primarily intended for the housings isolate the bearings from the pumpage.
transfer of low to medium viscosity liquids. The One of these sealed grease packed ball bearings
pump features a double-ended drive shaft thereby provides positive axial positioning of the pump rotor.
facilitating drive connection to either end. An identification groove on one end of the drive
shaft identifies the located end of the shaft.
From the basic V2 and V6 configurations, 8 different
configurations can be made. By changing the Lip seals are fitted to the end covers to minimise
position of the blanking plate and/or the shaft cap, a ingress of dust/dirt along the shaft. A shaft cap is
V2 pump becomes a V1, V7 or V8, and a V6 pump
becomes a V3, V4 or V5. fitted to the non-drive end for [Link] pump is
protected from excessive differential pressure rise
by an adjustable bypass valve. A blanking plate is
fitted to the spare port.

Fig. 5

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3.2 LUBRICATION 3.4 OPERATIONAL CHECKS
No 'in service' lubrication is required on EBSRAY Inspect pump frequently during the first few hours of
Model V25 pumps. operation for such conditions as excessive heating
of bearings, vibration or unusual noises etc.
3.3 START-UP CHECKLIST
• Alignment of couplings
• Direction of rotation
• Freedom of rotation of shaft
• Do not start pump against closed discharge
valve or with suction valve throttled.
• DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY

4 - MAINTENANCE

PRIOR TO ANY DISASSEMBLY OR SERVICE 4.3 DISASSEMBLY

VERIFY THAT ALL REQUIREMENTS OF Note: Items required to aid Disassembly &
STATUTORY REGULATIONS OR CODES ARE Reassembly :
MET AND THAT SPECIFIC SITE
Two M10 x 1.5 x 50 setscrews
REQUIREMENTS ETC ARE SATISFIED.

Some inspections and maintenance tasks can be CAUTION: TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE
performed with the pump 'in line', so long as COMPONENTS BY PRISING OR LEVERING
complete isolation, depressurising and purging IN ORDER TO RELEASE FITS.
procedures have been completed. However for
major maintenance, it is recommended that the
A - Bypass Valve
pump be removed from the installation.
1 Unlock locknut, remove adjusting screw and
The following instructions regarding disassembly / locknut from bypass valve cover.
reassembly are relative to major maintenance.
2 Remove bypass valve cover and 'O' ring
together with valve spring and retaining washer
4.1 SPARE PARTS
with its 'O' ring.
1 When ordering spare parts, to ensure a
3 Remove valve spring, retaining washer and 'O'
minimum of delay and correct replacement to
rings from cover.
original specification, always quote the pump
Serial Number which is located on the 4 Remove cartridge and 'O' ring together with
nameplate of the pump. valve.
2 Advise the name, item number and quantity 5 Remove 'O' ring and valve from cartridge.
required. Refer to Drg No. CMP072
3 Advise complete delivery instructions, B - Pump
transportation, etc.
1 Remove pump coupling half from shaft.
2 Remove shaft cap.
4.2 PREPARATION FOR DISASSEMBLY
1 Obtain the appropriate Work Permit if required. 3 Remove bearing cap from non-located end. (i.e.
end without identification groove in drive shaft.)
2 Isolate the pump from liquids in suction and
discharge lines, depressurise and purge out any 4 Remove lip seal and gasket from bearing cap.
toxic, flammable, corrosive or air hardening
5 Remove locknut and tabwasher from shaft.
liquids.
6 Remove cap bolts from non-located end bearing
3 Isolate power supply to motor.
housing.
4 Note pump and bypass valve orientation relative
7 Remove bearing housing from pump body. (
to direction of pump rotation.
Screw 2 M10 x 1.5 x 50 setscrews into
5 Disconnect porting connections. extraction holes in bearing housing, tighten
evenly until housing is free.).
6 Remove pump from installation.
8 Remove bearing, spacer and shims from
bearing housing.
9 Carefully remove stationary seal face from
bearing housing.

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10 Remove cap bolts from located end bearing 4 Inspect bypass valve assembly and components
housing. for wear or damage. Replace or refurbish as
required.
11 Withdraw bearing housing/rotor/shaft assembly
cradling vanes in rotor. Note orientation of vanes 5 It is recommended that all 'O' rings and lip seals
in relation to pump rotation then remove vanes be replaced at every overhaul.
and pushrods from rotor. If bearing housing is
6 Inspect both ball bearings for wear. It is
tight in body screw two M10 x 1.5 x 50
recommended on major overhauls that Ball
setscrews into extraction holes in bearing
Bearings be replaced.
housing, tighten until assembly is free. Assembly
comprises bearing housing, bearing cap, 7 Ensure pressure relief ducts in bearing housings
bearing, seal assembly and rotor/shaft are not obstructed.
assembly.
12 With assembly on a suitable bench and taking
4.5 REASSEMBLY - PRELIMINARY
care not to damage rotating seal face, remove
(Refer Drawing No. CMP072)
bearing cap.
1 Ensure all parts are clean and free from sharp
13 Remove lip seal from bearing cap.
edges, burrs etc.
14 Remove locknut and tabwasher from shaft.
2 Lightly smear all 'O' rings and lip seals with a
15 Tap grooved end of shaft towards bearing compatible good quality lubricant before
housing to release bearing. assembling.
16 Remove bearing, shims, spacer and stationary 3 Ensure correct orientation of components:
seal face from bearing housing.
17 Loosen grubscrews from rotating seal Bypass valve:
assemblies and remove seal assemblies from For clockwise pump rotation, adjusting screw
shaft. position is opposite drive end.
For anti-clockwise pump rotation, adjusting screw
18 If required, remove liner from body. Note
position is at drive end.
orientation.
19 If required, remove port blanking plate and 4 Lightly lap bypass valve into seat of cartridge,
gasket. (Valve should only be lapped until contact is
achieved right around the seat. Excessive
lapping of the valve will increase the seat width
4.4 INSPECTION
and prevent the valve from functioning correctly)
Note: High suction lift capacity and optimum Ensure no lapping compound residue remains
performance is achieved by maintaining the on components after lapping.
pump within the following guidelines. Adequate
5 Tap the two location pins into the liner until they
performance may still be achieved dependent
seat in their holes.
on application parameters.
6 Press fit lip seals into both bearing caps
1 Inspect rotor/shaft assembly and liner. If ensuring the sealing lips face inwards.
damage or excessive wear is evident, it is
recommended to replace both components.
Scoring in the seal zones of the liner is
detrimental to optimum performance.
Note: The rotor is a shrink fit on the shaft and is
pinned for positive axial location.
2 Inspect vanes for wear or damage. Replace if
damaged or excessive wear is evident. Check
for scoring on vane tips.

Recommended Minimum Worn Vane Sizes

Vane Length 99.62mm

Vane Height 29.10mm

3 Inspect vane pushrods for wear, damage and

straightness. Replace the pushrods if they show
signs of physical damage, wear or distortion e.g.
mushroomed, rounded or tapered ends, scoring
on flanks, bending, etc.

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 11 Fit 'O' ring to bearing housing .
4.6 REASSEMBLY
12 Fit three vane pushrods and six vanes to rotor
Pump Fastener Torque settings: as follows:
Bearing Housing to Body 30Nm
BPV Cartridge to Body 30Nm
BPV Cover to Body 30Nm Note: THE HYDRAULIC RELIEF SLOTS IN VANE
Brg Cap to Housing 40Nm MUST LEAD THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Flange Connections 75Nm AND VANE PLATES MUST FACE THE
PUSHRODS. (Refer Fig. 6)

A - Pump
1 Place rotor/shaft assembly on workbench and
support so that grooved end of shaft faces
upwards.
2 Fit bearing housing to rotor/shaft assembly.

Setting axial clearance

Clearance between located end bearing housing Fig. 6
and rotor is set by using shims of the correct
thickness between the located end bearing and the With the shaft horizontal, insert three vanes into top
spacer. This clearance should be 0.04 - 0.06mm slots of rotor. Turn Rotor 180 degrees whilst
and is usually obtained with shims of about 0.35mm supporting vanes in the rotor. Insert the three
total thickness. Pushrods followed by the other three vanes.

3 Fit spacer and required shim/s. 13 Using hands to cradle the vanes in the rotor,
4 Fit bearing to shaft and ensure that it is seated insert the assembly into the protruding end of
against shims. the Liner. Once the vanes are partially engaged
in the liner bore, rotate bearing housing to
5 Fit lockwasher and locknut to shaft, tighten ensure location dowel will engage location hole
locknut. in bearing housing and push assembly home.
6 Fit bearing cap to bearing housing and secure 14 Fasten bearing housing in position using four
with 4x M10cap screws. M16 x 40 setscrews.
7 Check clearance between rotor and bearing 15 Lubricate rotating seal assembly and fit over
housing using two feeler gauges opposite each shaft (Non-located end), hold firmly against rotor
other. If clearance is not correct, reverse while tightening the three locking screws. Take
procedures 3-6 and add or remove shims to extreme care to avoid damaging seal face.
obtain correct clearance.
16 Fit stationary seal face to non-located end
8 When clearance is correct, disassemble bearing bearing housing Fit bearing housing to shaft
housing assembly, fit 'O'ring to stationary seal taking care to protect seal faces from damage.
face, lubricate and fit to bearing housing. Ensure correct orientation using locating dowel.
Lubricate rotating seal assembly and fit over
shaft, hold firmly against rotor while tightening 17 Fasten Bearing Housing in position using four
the three locking screws. Take extreme care to M16 x 40 setscrews.
avoid damaging seal faces. Reassemble 18 Fit spacer to shaft.
bearing housing using correct shims as
determined. After tightening shaft locknut, bend NOTE: Before fitting bearing, shims may have to be
fitted over spacer to provide correct clearance
lockwasher tab to lock locknut onto shaft,
between bearing outer ring and bottom of bearing
replace bearing cap.
housing bore. Measure position of top of spacer 'A'
9 Direction of pump rotation must be determined relative to bottom of bearing housing bore 'B'. (see
before fitting liner. Fit liner to pump body with 'S' fig 7) The measurement 'X' should be between 0.1
casting on liner on suction side, and location mm and 0.2 mm less than the depth of the bearing
dowels on discharge side, with thick section housing bore. If required add shims to obtain the
(seal zone) of liner to top of pump. Allow liner to correct measurement.
protrude from body about 10 mm to aid
engagement of location dowel.
10 Locate pump body upside down on work bench
and support in this position.
(i.e. with Bypass Valve Body below pump foot.)

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An air gap each side of the bearing outer ring allows B - Bypass Valve
for movement of the bearing due to expansion and Note: Ensure correct orientation with reference to
contraction of the rotor/shaft assembly and the pump rotation.
pump casing. A gasket between the bearing
1 Fit 'O' ring to cartridge.
housing and bearing cap provides adequate
clearance for the outer face of the bearing outer 2 Position bypass valve in cartridge.
ring.
3 Fit cartridge assembly into body.
4 Fit 'O' ring to retaining washer, lubricate bore
and slide retaining washer into cover.
5 Position spring over retaining washer and fit
cover assembly to body so that end of spring
locates on top of valve.
6 Fit adjusting screw with locknut and spring
washer to cover.

Note The bypass valve will require setting when

the pump is recommissioned.
19 Fit bearing to shaft and press down until it seats
For increased bypass pressure, rotate
against spacer/shims.
adjusting screw in clockwise direction (i.e.
20 Fit lockwasher and locknut to Shaft. Tighten screw in). For decreased bypass pressure,
securely, lock in place with lockwasher tab. rotate adjusting screw anticlockwise (i.e.
screw out).
21 Fit bearing cap and gasket, secure using four
Always lock locknut after any adjustment is
M10 x 30 capscrews.
made and rewire seal if required.
22 Fit shaft cap to non-drive end.
7 Fit two plugs to top of body (gauge tappings)
23 Bearing housings have four holes drilled into the
with an approved thread sealant
zone between the seal and the bearing, one of
these holes must be left open in each bearing
housing to detect leaks from the seals. If the
pump is mounted in the normal horizontal
position the hole in the six O'clock position
should be left open and the other holes sealed
with plastic dust plugs. For pumps mounted
vertically or in any other position the hole to be
left open should be the one which is least likely
to allow the ingress of dust, water or other
foreign matter.

5 - V25 TYPE 84 PUMP

Additional information for pumps fitted with FPC

(flow and pressure control) valve.

The V25 type 84 pump is fitted with a sliding spindle

to enable mechanical override of the bypass valve
for reduced flow. Assembly and disassembly of the
type 84 pump is identical to the procedure outlined
in this manual except for fitting of 'O' ring and valve
spindle to the bypass valve cartridge.

DISASSEMBLY : After removing cartridge (Sect 4.3,

A, step 4.) remove spindle and spindle 'O'ring.

REASSEMBLY : Before fitting cartridge (Sect 4.6, CAT # DESCRIPTION QTY

B, step 3.) fit spindle 'O' ring to cartridge, lubricate 407 CARTRIDGE...............................................1
and fit spindle assembly from inside cartridge with 409 BYPASS VALVE .........................................1
long end of spindle projecting from cartridge 425 SPINDLE.....................................................1
521 ‘O’RING SPINDLE ......................................1

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 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

5.1 FAILURE TO DELIVER LIQUID 5 Inherent pipe stresses causing distortion of

1 Incorrect direction of rotation. pump and casing - rectify and realign before
reassembling.
2 Suction filter/strainer blocked or leaking air.
6 Bearings worn - inspect and replace as required.
3 Liquid too viscous.
5.4 PUMP IS NOISY
4 No liquid in tank.
1 Air leakage in suction piping.
5 High static discharge on pump combined with air
2 Cavitation due to insufficient NPSH available i.e.
in suction pipe.
suction conditions extreme - reduce suction
6 Valves closed or air leaks in suction system. losses.
7 Excess internal clearances. 3 Pump running dry - remove blockages in suction
line/strainer.
8 Bypass valve jammed in open position.
4 Pump and driver misaligned - check coupling
5.2 LOW OUTPUT
and realign as required.
1 Pump speed too low.
5 Rotating elements binding or broken -
2 Cavitation or vapourisation on suction side of
disassemble and inspect.
pump.
6 Bearings worn - inspect and replace as required.
3 Obstruction in suction or discharge pipe.
5.5 LEAKAGE
4 Air leakage in suction pipes or fittings.
1 From covers and flanges:
5 Bypass valve setting too low - increase pressure a) Set screws not tight - retighten.
by screwing in adjusting screw. DO NOT b) Damaged 'O' ring seals or gaskets - replace.
exceed system design pressure or overload c) Check for thermal expansion of product when
driver. locked between valves either side of pump.
Remove hydraulic lock potential.
6 Differential pressure higher than specified duty
point. 2 From lip seal:
a) Lip seals incorrectly installed, worn or damaged
7 Viscosity of liquid lower than specified duty
- replace.
point.
b) Misalignment between pump and driver causing
8 Pump parts worn - have pump reconditioned or
excessive shaft distortion - check coupling and
replace worn parts.
realign as required.
5.3 EXCESSIVE POWER CONSUMPTION
c) Worn or damaged shaft in seal zone - replace
1 Obstruction in discharge line.
rotor/shaft.
2 Pump operating outside the specified duty point
d) Excess system pressure -
(i.e. high pressure or viscosity)
i) check for obstructions in discharge line.
3 Rotating parts binding - disassemble pump and
ii) check for thermal expansion of product when
inspect.
locked between valves either side of pump.
4 Misalignment between pump and driver - check Remove hydraulic lock potential.
coupling and realign as required.

7 - PARTS DESIGNATION
CAT # DESCRIPTION QTY CAT # DESCRIPTION QTY
100 BODY.......................................................... 1 400 COVER - B.P.V. HOUSING ....................... 1
101 LINER ......................................................... 1 401 ADJUSTING SCREW B.P.V. ..................... 1
102 ROTOR ON SHAFT ASSEMBLY .............. 1 402 LOCKNUT B.P.V. ....................................... 1
111 VANE .......................................................... 6 407 CARTRIDGE B.P.V.................................... 1
115 VANE PUSH ROD...................................... 3 409 BYPASS VALVE ........................................ 1
200 BEARING HOUSING ................................. 2 415 SPRING B.P.V. .......................................... 1
204 BEARING ................................................... 2 416 RETAINING WASHER B.P.V. SPRING .... 1
205 SPACER .................................................... 2 500 MECHANICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY............. 2
206 SHIMS As required 512 LIP SEAL - BEARING HOUSING CAP...... 2
207 LOCKNUT - BEARING............................... 2 515 'O'RING BODY ........................................... 2
208 LOCKWASHER - BEARING ...................... 2 516 'O'RING B.P.V. CAP................................... 2
302 CAP - BEARING HOUSING....................... 2 517 'O'RING B.P.V. RETAINING WASHER ..... 1
303 GASKET - BEARING HOUSING CAP....... 1 604 BLANKING PLATE..................................... 1
317 SHAFT CAP ............................................... 1 605 GASKET – BLANKING PLATE.................. 1

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DISTRIBUTED BY: EBSRAY PUMPS PTY. LIMITED

ABN 52 000 061 003

Head Office and Works Branch Office Victoria

628 Pittwater Rd Phone: (03) 9706 7263
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Australia
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