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Figure 33: Cartridge Seal Gland and Service
Kit (Cassett and Sleeve)
6. If only the cartridge seal or cartridge seal
cassette is to be replaced, proceed to the 
section entitled Assembly Procedure to 
Install Cartridge Seals.
7. If disassembly of the pump is required,
proceed to the section entitled Disassembly 
Procedure to Remove Coverplates and 
Shaft Assembly – All Pumps.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
To prevent premature seal failure or possible 
injury, the unitized seals should not be used as an 
alternate or substitute for the balanced seals 
installed in a high suction pressure rated VSX 
pump.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in 
serious property damage and/or moderate 
personal injury. 
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO REMOVE 
COVERPLATES AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY – ALL 
PUMPS
1. Ensure shaft threads are protected using tape 
or nuts. (See Figure 34.)
2. Remove the volute capscrews. Using jacking
screws, pull the coverplate from the volute. 
(See Figure 34.) 
Figure 34: Removing the Coverplate Using
Jacking Screws
3. Remove the volute gasket.
4. Pull the impeller and shaft assembly from the
volute. (See Figure 35.)
Figure 35: Removing the Shaft Assembly
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to remove the other
coverplate.
6. Remove the impeller retaining rings.
7. The impeller is press fitted on the shaft. The
use of a press is required for removing and 
mounting the impeller to the shaft. 
8. Remove the impeller key from the shaft.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO INSTALL 
COVERPLATES AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY – ALL 
PUMPS
NOTE: Inspect all parts for wear and damage. 
Replace where needed. 
1. Insert the impeller key into the shaft key slot.
2. Install the first impeller retaining ring. (See
Figure 36.)
Jacking 
Screw 
Holes
Cassette and 
Sleeve 
Gland
