Xylem P5002169B Series VSX VSH, VSC, AND VSCS User Manual

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Figure 50: Installing the Lockwasher and

Locknut

6. For inboard bearing bracket only:

Install the lip seal into the bearing bracket
bore. The lip seal should sit against the
bottom of the machined bore. The lip should
face away from the bearing cavity. (See
Figure 51.)

Figure 51: Bearing Bracket and Lip Seal

7. Coat the inside of the bearing bracket

bore with grease and slide it into place
over the bearing. Install four capscrews to
secure the bracket to the coverplate.

8. Fasten the bearing cap to the bearing bracket

with four capscrews.

9. Using grease fitting at the bottom of the

bracket, fill the bearing cavity until grease is
seen coming out from the lip seal(s).

NOTE: Use only Exxon Polyrex EM grease.

10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to assemble the

other bearing frame.

NOTE: Only the inboard bearing bracket has a lip
seal.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install the flush kit, and if required, reinstall the

drain plugs, and close the drain valve.

2. Install and align the coupling, following the

instructions in the Coupling Alignment
section.

3. Install the coupling guard and bracket guards.

(See the Guards section.)

4. Open the isolation valves and check the

pumps for leaks. If no leaks are present,
return the pump to service. (See the
Operation section.)