Hale SMR User Manual
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Maintenance and Repair
6-4
Stainless Max Series Pumps
WARNING !
THE SM SERIES PUMP AND GEARBOX ARE HEAVY AND BULKY
(WEIGHING UP TO 750 TO 850 LBS. / 340 TO 386KGS. (APPROXIMATE).
BE CERTAIN TO USE PROPER LIFTING SUPPORT DEVICES CAPABLE
OF HANDLING THE LOAD WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING SM
SERIES PUMP AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES.
11. For lifting, tapped holes for eyebolts are provided to secure the
assembly to your lifting apparatus. Where applicable, include a
lifting strap to balance the load.
❑
SMR Series Pedestal - provides access for M10 x 1.5
eyebolt in the pump body, next to the discharge opening.
❑
SMD-A Series (HG Series Gearbox) - provides access for
M10 x 1.5 eyebolt in the pump body, next to the discharge
opening.
❑
SMD-X or SMM-x Series (“X” Series Gearbox) - provides
access for two 5/8-11 eyebolts in the top machined surface of
the gearbox.
12. When dropping the assembly out from the bottom use appropri-
ate supports to brace and stabilize the assembly when discon-
nected from the drive shafts.
13. Make sure there is sufficient clearance above and around the
apparatus to perform your service requirements. Obtain access
to the pump assembly by removing or disconnecting as needed:
❑
valve operators
❑
discharge and suction piping
❑
other valves that might interfere with pump removal
❑
drive shafts
❑
air lines
❑
electrical wiring
❑
tachometer cable
❑
cooling lines
14. Where grease is called for, use a Lithium-based grease with 1%
to 3% Molybdenum Disulfate. The following examples are ap-
proved greases:
❑
Dow Corning BR2-PLUS
❑
Lubriplate-Fiske #3000
❑
Shell Super Duty Grease