Flowserve X Series BW Seals User Manual
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Seal Setting on Hook Sleeve
Figure 3
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4.6 Tighten seal assembly set screws to shaft sleeve insuring seal assembly is retained
at proper seal setting location as noted on seal assembly drawing.
O-ring Mounted Stationary Face
4.6.1 Assemble seal gasket to stationary face (lubricate gasket with silicone base
grease only, unless otherwise specified on seal drawing) and install in gland.
Caution:
If anti-rotation pin is used make sure stationary face is properly seated.
Do not get grease on running face.
4.6.2 Install gland gasket, use silicon grease if necessary to retain gasket. See O-ring
mounted face.
Clamped Stationary Face
4.6.3 Install flat gasket into inner gland.
4.6.4 Install stationary face into gland.
4.6.5 Install second flat gasket to stationary face.
Note:
If two gasket materials are supplied, install PTFE gasket at this location.
Use silicone grease to retain gasket if necessary. Do not get grease on running face
See clamped mounted face.
L-Shaped Stationary Face
4.6.6 Assemble seat gasket to stationary face (lubricate gasket with silicone base
grease only, unless otherwise specified on seal drawing ) and install in gland.
Caution:
If anti-rotation pin is used, make sure stationary face is properly seated.
Do not
get grease on running face.
4.6.7 Install gland gasket - Use silicone grease if necessary to retain gasket.
4.7 Using lint free tissue, clean stationary and rotating face mating surfaces.
Alcohol or acetone can be used as a cleaning agent to assure clean, film free,
dry faces. Any other materials may cause premature seal failure.
Caution:
Consult material safety data sheet for proper handling of alcohol or acetone.
4.8 Assemble gland to seal chamber face. See Figure 3.
Caution:
During gland assembly over shaft and sleeve, be sure stationary face is not
damaged. Secure bolts attaching gland to housing.
Note:
Even torque is required on all gland bolts to assure proper seal operation.