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OWNERS MANUAL INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS REP AIR P ARTS LIST Self Prime Frame Mounted Centrifugal Pump Dir ect Coupling Drive/ Belt Driven/Hydraulic Drive B4ZRKS B3TRKS B2XRKS B2ZRKL IMPORT ANT For best possible performance and continuous, satisfactory operation, read these instructions before installing your new pump. Should servic[...]
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Page 2 F00633 General Information Safety First Pump Location READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury: warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death o[...]
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F00633 Page 3 General Information Installation FOUNDA TION: Refer to illustration on Page 4. Heavy weights; risk of bodily harm due to crushing. Use care and proper lifting equipment when handling pump for installation. Size and weight of some units will require hoists for safe handling. Pump should be set on a concrete foundation which is sufficie[...]
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Page 4 F00633 Pump Foundation Installation T ypical Installations Drainage Drainage Pump or Motor Frame 1/2" or thicker Sole Plate tapped for hold down bolts Anchor Bolts Pump or Motor Frame Shims for alignment Anchor Bolt Steel Channel Concrete Foundation Grout Dam Drainage Wedges Various Heights Concrete Foundation Shims Pump and Motor Base [...]
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F00633 Page 5 Centerline 2112 1095 Caliper Straight Edge "B" Parallel "A" Angular Table I Distance from Centerline Maximum Allowable T.I.R. 4.00 inches 3.00 inches 2.00 inches 1.00 inch 0.035 inches 0.070 inches 0.105 inches 0.140 inches Rotating shaft can catch and trap clothing or body. Coupling guard must ALWAYS be in place w[...]
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Page 6 F00633 ALIGNMENT Drive belt can catch and trap clothing or body. Belt guard must ALWAYS be in place when pump is running. Belt guard is not shown for pictorial clarity. • Drive and pump shaft centerlines (A) must be parallel as shown. Belt centerlines (B) must be straight as shown. • When installing belts, move the driver toward the pump[...]
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F00633 Page 7 Electric Motor / Hydraulic Motor Installation Mounting Hydraulic Motor and Adapter Installation 2116 1195 AMP TIME Incoming Power L1 L2 L3 AUTO OFF HAND START NEMA 3R Enclosure 4 5 3 2 1 Protect Your Investment pp g p prior to installation. 1. Contactor 2. Lightning Arrestor 3. Loss of Prime Protection 4. Fuseable Disconnect 5. Starte[...]
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Page 8 F00633 Suction Connection Installation Suction Lift Short length of straight pipe after reducer. ( 2 times pipe diameter minimum ) Suction Gauge Straight run, short as possible but at least 6 times pipe diameter ("D") after elbow to stabilize flow. As close as possible Pipe diameter ("D") 4 x "D" minimum 1 x &qu[...]
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F00633 Page 9 Suction Connection Installation Suction Lift Do not use Concentric Reducer. Concentric Reducer causes high spots along the suction line resulting in air pockets. Do not install valves in suction line. Long run not recommended Unsupported pipe causes excessive stress on pump and fittings. Excess use of pipe fittings means potential air[...]
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Page 10 F00633 Suction Connection Installation When Flooded Suction Exists Recommended See foundation section. Pump driven by remote power source, direct coupling or pulley/belt connection. 2214 0196 Water under pressure Support pipe as required Short run of straight pipe after reducer (2 times pipe diameter). Eccentric Reducer flat side up. Isolat[...]
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F00633 Page 11 Suction Connection Installation When Flooded Suction Exists Not Recommended 2215 0196 Water under pressure Inverted Eccentric Reducer may result in air pocket. Do not leave valve partially closed. Check Valve in suction pipe not needed. Unsupported pipe causes excessive stress on pump and fittings. Concentric Reducer may cause air po[...]
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Page 12 F00633 Discharge Connection Installation Use Concentric Reducer to mimimize friction losses. Isolation Valve Support piping as required Non-Slam or spring loaded check valve. Isolation valve to permit servicing of check valve or pump. Align piping to minimize flange stress. Pressure Gauge Discharge pipe diameter at least one nominal pipe si[...]
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F00633 Page 13 Discharge Connection Installation Do not use Gate Valve to throttle flow. Avoid abrupt change in pipe size. Avoid undersized pipe diameter. Do not force alignment that can cause flange stresses. Do not leave pipe unsupported. Avoid check valves that may cause hydraulic shock. 2119 1195 Not Recommended • Avoid excess friction loss c[...]
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Page 14 F00633 CHECK ROT A TION: Before pump is put into operation, rotational direction must be checked to assure proper performance of pump. Refer to illustration below to varify proper rotational direction for each model covered in this manual. Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause death. Disconnect power to pump before servicing. Do not [...]
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F00633 Page 15 LUBRICA TION: LIQUID END of pump requires no lubrication. Wear rings, packing rings, and models using a mechanical shaft seal, are lubricated by the liquid being pumped. Do not run dry! BEARING FRAME - add approximately 2 ounces of a lithium-based NGLI No. 2 extra pressure ball bearing grease to each bearing during quarterly inspecti[...]
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Page 16 F00633 Packing Ring Replacement Maintenance Removal Packing Hooks Packing Ring Shaft 2239 0196 Packing Gland 1 2 x Scale 2 • Unfasten hardware holding Packing Gland in place and slide back on shaft to expose packing rings. • Remove packing rings from Stuffing box using two commercially available Packing Hooks as shown. • Slide Lantern[...]
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A well maintained pumping system will extend the life of the unit and will require fewer repairs. This means less down time which can be very critical when a constant delivery of water is required. A routine maintenance and inspection schedule should be set up on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis with records kept of these a[...]
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Page 18 F00633 General Information Pump Nomenclature ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS: Locate the Berkeley nameplate on the pump, plate is normally on the bearing bracket. Information found on this plate is shown below. To be sure of receiving correct parts, provide all nameplate data when ordering. The BM (Bill of Material) number is most important. Wr[...]
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F00633 Page 19 Parts Breakdown Self Prime Bearing Frame Pump Nomenclature 2135N 1195 Bearing Frame Shaft Case Gasket Pump Case (Volute) Impeller Impeller Washer Impeller Screw Suction Flange (Check Valve) Suction Flange Gasket Clamp Washer Rubber Clack Lantern Ring Shaft Sleeve Packing Ring Assembly Packing Gland Inner[...]
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Page 20 F00633 Tr oubleshooting Maintenance Electrical Drive Pumps CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION I. ELECTRICAL A. No voltage in power system Check phase-to-phase on line side of starter contactor. Check circuit breaker or fuses. B. No voltage on one phase Check phase voltage on line side of starter contactor. Isolate open circuit (Three Phase Units) (cir[...]
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F00633 Page 21 Tr oubleshooting Maintenance Engine Drive Pumps CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION I. ENGINE A. Speed too low Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual. B. Rotating and/or Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual. reciprocating parts drag C. Speed too high Refer to pump and engine power curves. Adjust. D. Loose or broken parts Refer to engine manu[...]
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Page 22 F00633 I. QUARTERL Y INSPECTION Inspect all system piping connections for leakage or possible misalignment. Check pump foundation for soundness and see that all hold-down bolts are secure. Complete any lubrication requirements as dictated by pump and driver owner’s manual. Inspect packing or mechanical seal for possible replacement. Exami[...]
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F00633 Page 23 Notes Maintenance[...]
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Page 24 F00633 Wa rranty Berkeley Berkeley/Wicor Canada, Inc. (“Wicor”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its products that they are free from defects in material or workmanship. If within twelve (12) months from the date of installation or twenty-four (24) months from the date of manufacture any such product shal[...]