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Align the pump using a dial indicator – Bell & Gossett P81673 REV I Series 1510 User Manual

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Straight edge

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Feeler guage

Figure 3: Check the alignment using a straight edge - correct

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Parallel

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Straight edge

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Feeler guage

Figure 4: Check the alignment using a straight edge - incorrect

In this figure, the arrows show the angular misalignment:

Figure 5: Check the alignment using calipers

Align the pump using a dial indicator

1. Check the angular misalignment:

a) Mount the dial indicator base to one coupling half, or shaft.
b) Position the dial indicator button on the front face or rear face of the opposite

coupling half.

c) Mark the index lines on the coupling halves as this figure shows:

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Series 1510 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual