OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR SERIES Q350 HORIZONTAL QUINTUPLEX PLUNGER PUMP FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO HELP INSURE TROUBLE FREE OPERATION OF YOUR PUMP GENERAL PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING PUMP (For Detailed Information See the Following Pages) 4. Level pump to insure proper lubrication during operation. 2. Verify that pump crankcase has been filled with the proper amount of lubricant. 3. Verify that packing has been properly installed in the pump and is properly tightened. 4, Tighten all stud nuts and cap screws to the recommended torque values. 5, Squirt a light oil or other lubricant on the plungers and rotate pump by hand to verify free rotation. 6. When force-feed lubrication is used, verify that the lubricator is filled and is operating properly. 7. Flush all inlet lines leading to the pump. This will help protect valves and seats from damage. 8. For plunger and packing protection, always prime pump. Verify that fluid fills the chamber in front of the plunger. Thistis"@"pesitiverdisplacement : 0 operate in a cavitation-free system. 9. Verify that all valves in discharge piping are open WARNING | AN OPERATIONAL SAFETY RELIEF VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE DISCHARGE LINE BETWEEN PUMP AND ANY OTHER PIPE FITTINGS, THIS RELIEF VALVE MUST'BE'SET AT: THE RECOMMENDED WARNING | PERSONAL INJURY OR CATASTROPHIC DESTRUCTION OF PUMP OR PIPING MAY RESULT IF DISCHARGE LINES ARE CLOSED WHEN THE PUMP IS STARTED, OR AFTER THE PUMP IS RUNNING. Wheatley Gaso Operations 6750 S, 57th W. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74131-2233 June 23, 1999Q350 QUINTUPLEX PLUNGER PUMP POWER END NOTE! Torque Specification Table for all sizes of bolts and studs used for this pump is listed at the end of "Power End" section. This table is for Power End and Liquid End bolts and studs. PLUNGER CRADLE COVER ‘The plunger cradle is the area behind the liquid end stuffing box packing in the power frame where the plungers are located. Standard plunger cradle covers are sheet metal and are intended to reduce the amount of foreign matter entering the cradle area. Occasionally, a special gasketed, vapor-tight cover is furnished to allow vapors from the liquid being pumped to be piped away from the pump or away from a hazard near the pump. WARNING | This special vapor-tight cover IS NOT intended or designed to hold pressure! If subjected to pressure, EXTREME DANGER will exist. The cover may blow off, thereby creating an EXTREME HAZARD! LUBRICATION All parts in the power end are lubricated by splash and pressure from the pressure lubrication system. WARNING ! Grankcase is drained after testing pump at factory. Beforesstartingypump, fillowithecorrectitubricant. The power end oil capacity is approximately 25! \U:Segallons, After filling pump with the correct oil; check oil level with pump dipstick. RUNNING TEMPERATURE OF CRANKCASE OIL Ambient Recommended Temperature Lubricant, OOF -320F AGMA EP 3 330 F - 80°F AGMA EP 5 Aboves0°F = = = AGMAEPE Be sure to use an EP lubricant that will not have a corrosive action on Bronze, and that it contains rust, oxidation and foam inhibitors. Multi-purpose/multi- viscosity gear lubricants are UNSATISFACTORY for use in WGO pumps. If ambient temperature is below 0° F, a space heater is recommended.Q350 QUINTUPLEX PLUNGER PUMP POWER END As soon as above lubricant has been added, replace crankcase cover. Install ‘breather in top of the crankcase cover for ventilation, The power end of the pump is now ready for operation. CAUTION! Overfill of the crankcase lubricant will create a "knocking" sound between the connecting rod and the lubricant, and could also create excessive heat buildup. DAILY INSPECTION OF OIL IN CRANKCASE Check oil level and appearance daily. monthswore4;000ehourserunningetime; more often under severe operating conditions. The crankcase should be thoroughly cleaned at each oil change. pump iniet in crankease when changing cil. Normal oil pressure for pressure-feed system is 25 to 40 psi. ‘The oil pressure will vary with temperature, viscosity of the oil and RPM of the pump. Contamination of the oil by saltwater will be indicated in only a few hours by the oil tuming white, milky, or foamy. Contamination of the oil by moisture condensation will be indicated by the oil slowly tuming dark or a rusty brown. Whenever any type of contamination or dilution is detected, drain the crankcase, remove the crankcase cover, thoroughly flush out the oil and refill with clean oil. ‘At the same time, check and clean the breather. il lost by leakage should be replaced before the level becomes too low. Do not overfill, {floss Is excessive, heck the packing in the crankease and clean the crankcase breather. check the packing in the crankcase and clean the crankcase preeiner. CRANKCASE STUFFING BOX 1g for the adapter rod consists of a set of nor The non-adjustable feature of thi packing makes it unnecessary to tighten the cap screws more than just fiemly snug. Further tightening will not affect the packing's sealing efficiency. The stuffing box packing serves two purposes. It prevents lubricating oil from escaping the crankcase and prevents outside fluids from entering the crankease. itis very important that these stuffing boxes be checked daily while the pump is running and that new packing be installed at once if proper gland adjustment does not stop excessive oil leakage or leakage of contaminant into crankcase. See the following instructions for detailed information for installation and replacement.