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DC10
Pump Manual
HORIZONTAL CLOSE COUPLED
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DC10
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CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS 1B Storage
If the pump is to be stored before use,
A. Inspection of Equipment it should be inspected as described
B. Storage in 1A, recrated and stored in a dry
C. Placing Stored Pumps Into location. Standard shipping containers
Service are not suitable for outdoor storage.
D. Recommended Spare In some areas, it may be necessary
Parts to cover the pump’s exterior surface
with oil or other rust inhibiting coating.
When properly installed and given All units are tested at the factory with
reasonable care and maintenance, a water/corrosion inhibitor solution,
centrifugal pumps should operate some of which will remain inside the
satisfactorily for many years. The pump upon receipt. If units are flushed
DC10 pumps use tight running out prior to storage, this inhibitor will
clearances to build pressure. be removed and proper care must be
Abrasive particles in high enough taken to prevent product deterioration
concentrations, can eventually open from improper storage.
up the close clearances between
the impeller and the casing, thus For storage beyond 30 days, a
reducing pressure output. To avoid corrosion inhibiting protective fluid
this, careful selection and use of a should be added to the internal pump
low resistance suction strainer should cavities. Fluids used in the pump
be considered. For critical services should be selected for compatibility
it is recommended that you keep an with pump materials. This is very
identical pump for stand-by use. important when optional seal and
gasket materials have been used.
1A Inspection of Equipment Protective caps on the inlet and
Immediately upon receipt of the outlets should also be used. Caps
shipment, inspect the equipment for alone are not sufficient protection.
damage or missing components.
Check the shipping manifest and 1C Application Considerations
report any damage or shortage to
the Transportation Company’s local 1C1 Electrical Wiring
agent. Inspect the crate and any All electrical equipment and wiring
wrapping material before discarding. should conform to Local and
Parts or accessories are sometimes National Electrical Codes. Use the
wrapped individually or fastened to motor manufacturer’s instructions
the skid. for connecting the motor. Note the
correct rotation and wiring diagrams
Put the instructions that came with the on the assembly. Make sure the motor
shipment in a safe place where they rotation and speed matches that
will be available to those who will be required for the pump.
using them for installation and service.
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1C2 Construction Materials or nearly closed, when the pump is
While it is reasonable to assume started. This will reduce the start-up
that good judgement has been used load on the pump and motor. Never
in selecting all the materials in the start the pump with the discharge
pump for compatibility with process valve fully open, unless system
fluids, actual conditions sometimes friction losses are substantial
vary from original expectations. Also, enough to prevent the pump from
typical material selection charts do operating at “run out,” otherwise
not consider all the temperature, cavitation or motor overload may
pressure, and fluid variables. The occur.
customer’s engineer should be
consulted for final judgement on the Inlet valving should be fully open
best materials for critical process when starting any pumping system.
applications. Without some fluid in the pump at
startup, the unit can gall and lock
1C3 Valves up the impeller. Always fill the pump
If a shutoff valve is necessary in the and vent it of air for best pump life.
suction line, use a gate, ball, butterfly, Violent pump failure will result from
or other full port valve. Globe or other continued operation with the inlet
flow restricting valves, can in some valve closed.
cases, reduce pump flow or increase
chances of cavitation. 1C4 NPSH (Net Positive Suction
Head)
A swing check valve in the suction The NPSH required varies with every
line is recommended even when the size and capacity of pump. The NPSH
pump inlet is only slightly higher than required by your unit can be obtained
the fluid source to aid in priming. It from the performance curves or from
should be the same size as the pump your MTH representative.
inlet or sized based on reasonable
fluid friction losses. If the NPSH available is not equal
to or greater than that required by
A foot valve is recommended when the pump, it must be increased or a
lifting fluid from a sump. This will different pump selected. The usual
save wear and tear on any pump, method for increasing NPSH is to
even those equipped with self priming raise the static head on the pump
equipment. inlet, (HS).
A low resistance Suction Strainer is By definition, NPSH means: “Net
recommended immediately ahead of Positive Suction Head” above the
the pump on any newly constructed vapor pressure of the pumped liquid,
system. This is advisable due to the available at the centerline of the
probability that foreign material large pump. It should always be given in
enough to damage pump clearances feet of pumped liquid. The NPSH is
may remain, even though the piping actually a measurement of the amount
has been flushed. of energy available in the pumped
liquid to produce the required absolute
Valves in the outlet piping of a entrance velocity in the pump. If
centrifugal pump should be closed, a pump requires more energy (or
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NPSH) than is available at a given 1C6 Freezing
capacity, the pressure at the inlet will When ambient temperatures drop
fall below the vapor pressure of the below the freezing point of the fluid,
pumped liquid and fluid vaporization consideration should be given to
and loss of performance will result. heating, insulating, or draining the
pump. If you choose to drain the
Ps = Pressure in the suction vessel in pump, first remove the drain plugs
PSIA. and drain the suction and discharge
Pvp = Vapor pressure of the pumped lines. Carefully blow out the pump
fluid in PSIA. with compressed air to clear all
Hs = Static height of the pumped fluid internal cavities of fluid.
above (+) or below (-) the centerline of
the pump. 1D Recommended Spare Parts
Hf = All friction losses from the vessel
to the pump. FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
Ps - Pvp
Only a complete set of “O” ring
NPSH = 2.31( SP. GR.
)+Hs- Hf gaskets and a mechanical seal are
recommended. Should additional
For boiling liquids, Ps and Pvp are components show wear, they are
equal. This item then becomes zero available from stock at the factory
and can be omitted from the equation. (see the C Series price brochure).
1C5 Noise FOR SERVICING A PUMP THAT
Motors, bearings, and other rotating DOES NOT PRODUCE RATED
components add to noise, which CAPACITY OR HEAD:
sometimes create objectionable “O” ring gaskets, impeller, mechanical
harmonics. seal, and pump casing.
Careful pump installation can FOR CRITICAL SERVICES:
contribute to noise reduction. Proper A duplex installation, with two
alignment of the pump and driver is identical pumping units in parallel, is
essential. Adequate supports for the the safest, and many times the most
inlet and discharge piping is equally cost effective choice where downtime
important. A degree of noise reduction cannot be tolerated.
may be obtained when the pumping
unit is supported free of building
structures by the use of vibration
isolators, flexible piping and conduit
connections. To separate motor noise
and vibration from the fluid and piping
structure, using a flexible elastomer-
coupled (long coupled) configuration
is very desirable.
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Pump Ends 4. 13 mm wrench or socket.
5. 5 mm Allen wrench.
A. Preliminary 6. Penetrating oil.
B. Disassembly 7. 3/4” wood dowel (Approx. 6” long).
C. Inspection of Components 8. Small O.D. Snap Ring Pliers.
D. Reassembly 9. Cealube G or similar glycol base
E. Testing and Final Adjustments lubricant. (DO NOT use petroleum
products.)
2A Preliminary
To disassemble the pump:
Before attempting any service on
the pump or motor, disconnect the 1. Remove all liquid from the pump.
electrical power to the pump motor.
If the pump and motor are to be 2. Remove the casing (#108) by
removed as a unit, note the wiring removing the jam nuts (#20) from
configuration. the casing studs (#5). Slide the
casing off and rest it on the studs.
1. Disconnect the inlet and outlet
piping before unbolting the pump 3. Remove the impeller (#11) by
and motor. removing the 10mm Bolt (#19) and
washer (#41), then sliding forward
2. Unbolt the motor from the base (may require a gear puller).
and remove the unit. All work on
the unit should be performed on 4. Remove the snap ring (#4) from
an elevated workbench whenever the shaft using snap ring pliers.
possible.
5. Remove the impeller key (#23)
The disassembly and reassembly from the shaft.
procedures are broken into two
sections: 6. Remove the rotating element from
the shaft.
B — Disassembly The element normally adheres
D — Reassembly tightly to the shaft and some
force may be necessary to
An exploded view of the unit, Figure remove it. This is common and,
1, is provided for referencing the if care is taken, the element can
numbers in the following procedures, be reassembled and reused. It
i.e. (#84), motor bracket. is recommended that a new
rotating element be used for
2B Disassembly reassembly. DO NOT attempt
to remove the seal using a
The following tools and equipment are screwdriver or other sharp object.
needed for disassembly. Extensive damage to the shaft or
element could occur.
1. Soft plastic or wooden mallet.
2. 5/8” wrench or socket. 7. Remove the motor bracket. Loosen
3. 10 mm socket wrench. and remove the four socket head
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screws (#33A) with a 5 mm Allen 2C Inspection of Components
wrench. Note: The rotating element
must be removed before the motor Thoroughly clean all parts. All
bracket can be removed. It is not components should be examined
necessary to remove the adjusting for wear and corrosion. Replace any
screws # 33. parts that show visible wear.
8. Remove the seat portion of the The “O” rings and other elastomeric
seal from the motor bracket. components should be replaced if
they have been deformed or cut.
a. Place the motor bracket face
down on a flat surface. If seal components must be reused,
carefully inspect for microscopic
b. Look into the opening in the cracks and nicks. Scratches that
center of the motor bracket, you might be ignored elsewhere can
will see a portion of the seat. produce leakage if they are on seal
carbons and seat wearing surfaces.
c. Insert the 3/4” dowel and, very
gently, tap the seat until it drops Cleanliness is imperative when
out. working with mechanical seals.
Microscopic grit and particles between
d. Care must be taken with the seal faces can be, and often are, the
seats. They are often a brittle cause of early seal failures.
material and are prone to
breakage. It is recommended If the impeller can be rocked or
that a new replacement wobbled on the shaft, it is too loose
seat be installed during and must be replaced.
reassembly.
20 33
84
8 33A
12
88
4
7
125 23
11
5
108
41
19
22
C3A Motors
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Check the shaft for galling, pitting,
and corrosion. If the shaft is corroded
where the seal elastomer comes in 2D Reassembly
contact with it, the motor must be
replaced. Surface corrosion must be All parts should be visually inspected
removed so that seals can slide freely and cleaned or replaced as outlined in
during assembly. The shaft diameter 2C above.
should be no smaller than .002” below
the nominal fractional seal sizes. 1. The seal seat (#125) must be
Remove any nicks or burrs which may installed in the motor bracket
have occurred during disassembly. before the bracket is installed on
Re-clean parts as necessary. the motor.
To install the seat:
DC10 PUMPS
NAME / DESCRIPTION KEY NO. QTY a. Place the motor bracket face up
Motor Bracket 84 1 on a flat surface.
Casing 108 1
“O” Ring - Casing** 7 1 b. Carefully press the seat, smooth
Impeller 11 1 side up, into the seat cavity of
Seal - Rotating Element** 12 1 the motor bracket. To make the
Seal - Stationary Seat** 125 1 installation of the seat easier,
Seal Spacer 88 1 apply a very thin coating of
Stud - Casing 5 4 compatible seal lubricant to the
Jam Nut 20 4 elastomer portion of the seat
Adjusting Screw 33 4 prior to installation. Care must
Socket Head Screw 33A 4 be taken not to damage the seat
“O” Ring - Screw** 8 4 face. Thumb pressure is usually
Snap Ring** 4 1 sufficient to install the seat.
Drive Key** 23 1 Make sure the seat is installed
Impeller Screw 19 1 firmly and squarely and that it is
Washer 41 1 then carefully cleaned.
Drain Plug (NPT) 22 1
**Included in SKDC10, Mechanical Seal / O Ring Kits
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2. Install the motor bracket (#84). and hold the seal spring slightly
below the snap ring groove.
a. This is best done with the motor Install the snap ring (#4). Make
standing on end. sure the snap ring is locked in
the groove.
b. From the motor side: If removed
during disassembly, thread the 4. Install the impeller (#11).
four (4) adjusting screws (#33)
into the mounting flanges of a. Place the key (#23) in the shaft
the motor bracket until they are sleeve.
flush with the front faces of the
flanges. b. The impeller should slide on
firmly, but easily, until it stops.
c. Slide the four (4) small “O”-rings Force should not be required to
(#8) fully onto the socket head install the impeller in the correct
screws (#33A). position.
d. Place the motor bracket (#84) c. The impeller hub should be
on the motor. Slide the bracket facing toward the motor.
back until the feet are resting
against the motor face. The d. Fasten the impeller using the
orientation of the motor bracket washer (#41) and screw (#19).
is not critical unless a flush Tighten the screw securely (do
line is used. In that case, align not exceed 7 ft-lbs of torque),
the flush line to meet system while holding the impeller
requirements. stationary. The impeller should
not have any play or wobble.
e. Insert the four (4) socket head
screws (#33A) into the motor 5. Install the casing (#108).
bracket holes and thread into
the motor face. Tighten securely a. Hand tighten four (4) studs (#5)
using a 5 mm allen wrench. Do into the casing until they are
not exceed 7 ft-lbs of torque or seated.
damage to the motor “C”-face
may occur. b. Lubricate and install the casing
“O”-ring (#7) onto the first step in
3. Install rotating element (#12). the motor bracket.
a. Tip the pump assembly over into c. Place the casing over the motor
a horizontal position on the work bracket being careful not to
area. pinch the “O”-ring. The casing
discharge should be oriented to
b. Lightly lubricate the motor shaft. meet system requirements.
Push the rotating element,
spring, and then spring holder d. Loosely thread four (4) jam nuts
over the shaft. (#20) onto the casing studs.
c. Prepare the snap ring in the snap 6. Adjusting Impeller/Casing
ring pliers and then compress Clearance
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a. Seat the casing down against 2E TESTING AND FINAL
the impeller with light hand ADJUSTMENT
pressure.
The pump is now ready for
b. Turn the adjusting screws until installation.
they just touch the back face of
the casing. The casing should 1. Reconnect the electrical
not move during this adjustment. connections referring to the colored
This will determine the zero or numbered tape used to mark the
clearance position. Set the wires during disassembly.
minimum free running clearance
as follows: 2. Connect all piping and fill the pump
with fluid.
i. Viewing from the back of
the motor bracket, (rear of 3. Make sure all suction valves are
motor) turn each adjusting opened and fluid will flow through the
screw clockwise exactly 30° system. Discharge valve should be
(1/12 of a full revolution). partially opened.
ii. Securely tighten the four 4. Start the pump and check for leaks
(4) jam nuts against the on the pump and piping. Special
adjusting nuts using a 9/16” attention should be given to the seal
wrench and a 5/8” wrench, area at the rear opening in the motor
being careful to prevent the bracket.
adjusting nuts from turning.
[Link] an amprobe or similar device,
c. Turn the impeller clockwise and check for motor overload. If motor
listen for any scraping noises or is overloading it is possible that the
interference. This may be done impeller clearence was not properly
by turning the impeller screw set as outlined in Step 6 outlined in
with a 10 mm socket through “D” Reassembly.
the inlet port (Be careful not to
loosen the screw), and listening
through the discharge. If any
contact is detected between the
impeller and casing, perform the
following steps:
i. Loosen the jam nuts, being
careful not to turn the
adjusting nuts.
ii. Repeat steps 6.b.i and [Link].
iii. Repeat step 6.c.
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[Link] and Repair Services
A. Parts may be obtained by contacting
B. Repair Service MTH Pumps. In the event that it
C. Warranty Service is necessary to return the pump to
the factory for repairs, remove all
6A Parts accessories attached to the pump.
Repair parts may be obtained through We cannot accept responsibility for
your local Authorized MTH Pumps their safe removal, storage, and
Distributor who may be found in the return.
yellow pages or by contacting:
MTH Pumps 6C Warranty Service
401 W. Main St. All requests for warranty claims
Plano, IL 60545 should be made through the company
Phone: 630-552-4115 from which the pump was purchased
Fax: 630-552-3688 or supplied. Complete details on
Email: Sales@[Link] what is wrong with the pump must be
Web: [Link] provided along with information on the
system in which it is installed. Refer
6B Repair Services to the MTH Pumps Limited Warranty
Repair service for an MTH pump statement. Return authorization must
should be obtained from the company be obtained prior to returning any
through which it was purchased. equipment.
In the event this is not possible, the
name and phone number of a nearby
MTH representative or distributor
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pumps, shall mean: operating with clean water, at standard temperature and pressure. “Op-
erational Specifications” shall not include visual appearance or any other parameters not
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If, within the Warranty Period, a Purchaser believes that a Product has failed to meet its Operational Spec-
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Limited Warranty, MTH shall have no obligation to repair
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meet the “Operational Specifications”, within applicable industry tolerances established by the Hydraulic
Institute, due to defects in its materials and workmanship, during the Warranty Period, then MTH will, at
its option, ship a repaired or replaced Product to the Purchaser, F.O.B. MTH’s factory in Plano, Illinois,
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By using this Product, you agree that this Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of
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Installation Notes
Serial #: Install Date:
Distributor Name:
Maintenance & Service Record
Date Procedure Result
New pump installation into system Flow= /Pressure=