Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 134)

 Packing and Mechanical Seal Maintenance
134 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Figure 8-3: Qmax, Qmid, and Qtwo Mechanical Seal Assembly Overview
Removing the Seal
(See Figure 8-3: “Qmax, Qmid, and Qtwo Mechanical Seal Assembly Overview.”) Also
see Figure 8-4: “Mechanical Seal Overview / Replacement” on page 135.
IMPORTANT!
IF WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE DRAIN HOLE IN THE PUMP HEAD IS NOTICED, THE
MECHANICAL SEAL MUST BE INSPECTED.
1. Remove the gearbox - see heading “G Series Gearbox” on page 110.
2. Remove the 5/8”-11 screw and bearing retainer washer from the end of the
impeller shaft.
3. Remove twelve 1/2”-13 screws securing the rear bearing housing to the pump
body.
Also see Figure 8-4: “Mechani-
cal Seal Overview / Replace-
ment” on page 135.