1-1640/2080/s008-4
John Crane
1648, 2648, and 3648
‘Type 48 Series Seals
installation.
Instructions:
Foreword
This instruction manual is provide to familiarize the usr with the seal and
its designated use. The isvuctions must be read and appiod whenever
Work 's done on the Seal, and must be Kept avalao fo ure referanc.
“These nsiuctons ae forthe instalation and operation of @
{zeal as used in tating equipmert, The instructions wil hale
to avold danger an inzroase refabliy. The ifouration
‘equeed may change with eth typos of equipment or
inctallation arrangements, This monkal must bo road
‘conjancion wit tne instruction manwals for both the pump
‘nay ancilary equipment
If ho seal to-be used for an application oxher than that orginally intersect
or cutsie the recommended perlrmance limits, John Crane must be
Contactod before ts instalation and use,
Any warranty mey be atfectes by improper handling, instalation. or use of
this seal. Contact the Company for formation as to exclusive product
warranty and tations ot eat
It questions or problems arise, contact your local John Crane Sales/Service
Engineer o the original ecupment manufactures, 8s appropiate
onn Crane mechanics seals are precision procits ane
‘must be handled appropretely. Te parteuba arto vad
rage apps eng ck ar ode seni gs
ot excessively compress the sal bare ot ding
Safety Instructions
41 The allowing designations are used in the instalation Instructions to
highlight instuctons of particular importance.
NOTE: Refers to special ieformaton on how to instal or
‘parte the soa most ficiently,
[RCTENTION] refers to special information or nstctions dvacted
towards tho prevention of damage tothe seal or iS
suroundings.
Rofars to mandatory instructions designed to prevent
Porson jr oF extensive damage to tne Saal orks
‘Steroundings
2, Instalaton, removal and maintenance of the seal must be canted out
Daly by qustifod personnal who have ead and understood these
installaioninsvuctions,
83. The seals designed exchsvely fox seating rotting shants. The
‘manufacturer cannot be hal able for usa ofthe sea or utpO%RS
‘ther than ths.
4. Tho seal must only bo usedin tocnicaly perfect condition, and must
be oporated witha the recommended performance mits in accordance
‘th ts designated’ use ard tbo instructions sot out in tes
instuctons
'5. Ifthe pumped fis hazardous or toxic, approprite precautions
‘must be token to ensure thet any seal eokage & adequately contained,
Further information on seating hazeréous or toxic ids should be
obtained rom John Crane prior to seal instalation.
6. Fluorocaroon componorts should never be burned o incinerated a¢
tne fos an retusa igh fxs rocarbors are
fceidentally heated above 400 CH7S0' Bey can decompose,
{herofore, protective goves should be wom as hyrofluaic acid may
be present.
7. PTFE components should never be burnad or incinerated asthe
fumes ere high tone.
Before Starting the Equipment
4 Check the pump tthe coupling for proper agrment ofthe driver
2. Ensure thatthe gland pate nuts/bols ace securely tightened accord
tothe pump manual fsiuetons, and all screws are securely
rastonea,
3. Complote the assembly of tho pump, and urn the shaft (oy han I
Dossibe to ensure fas otaton,
4. Consult all avaiable equipment operating instructions to check for
‘comreetness ofa piping and eonaectons, parila regorcing soal
‘ecrrculatonnivsn, heating or cooing requirements, an sarvicas
‘ternal to the sea,
[ATTENTION] this mechanicsl seals designod to operate ina qu, so
the boot enargy i creates fs adequately moved,
therefore, tne fofowing chack should be caried out rot
‘oniy after seal instalation, but also ator ary period of
‘equipment inactivity.
5. Chock thatthe seal chamber id ines ae open ante of any
‘obstruction, and enuf that Pe seal chambs Is pcoperty vented and
‘led wih Bguid- refer to the pump instuction maria.
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