Design Features Of Vertically Suspended Sump Pump
1.Frame-for standard NEMAC and P Flange normal thrust motors.Other drivesoptional.
2.Flexible coupling-Standard type is used,with grid style or a FAST brandavailable as an option.
3.lmpeller Adjusting Nut-adjustable without dismantling pump.
4.Thrust Bearing -high thrust capacity, water-proof housing,purge type grease lubrication.
5.Shaft.precision machinedof a high grade carbon stee and optional alloys.
6.column closure -optionaldesians to suit applications.
7.Column Pipe -full weightsteel with welded flanges.
8.Machined registered fit at allassembly points from motorto suction head assures concentric alignment andquiet operation.
9.Intermediate bearingassembly optional designsfor difficult applications-located at 3 to 5'intervals.
10.Bottom Bearing Assembly -optional designs to suit application.
11.Volute Type casing-flanged and threaded discharge - double volute type with 3"and largerdischarge.
12.lmpeller-high efficiency heavy process design,keyed to shaft and secured by locknut and washer.
13.Suction Head-permits easyreplacement if required.the suctionhead is cast integral with casing.
14.Bearing Housing -heavyduty,designed formaximum loads.(Notshown)15.Bearing Bushing .varietyof materials available for specific requirements.(Not shown)
16.Choker Ring -resists entrance of solids orabrasives into bottombearing.(Not shown)
17.Packing Box-used withvapor tight construction.Available with 3 or 5packing rings.(Not shown)
18.Split gland-easy packingmaintenance for sealing atplate.(Not shown)
19.Lantern Ring -permitslubrication or flushingliquid to packing box.(Notshown)
20.Packing-graphite.(Notshown)
21.External lubrication fitting-optional for pressurizedfluid or grease (in and outconnections).(Not shown)
22.Spring-maintains pressureon packing.(Not shown)
23.Support plate -Standardas part of the pump unitVapor tight constructionoptional.
24.Discharge pipe-above orbelow plate outlet.
25.Suction strainer.
