LIGHT OIL PUMPS

Bulletin 8563/8564
January 2012

8864 Direct Drive Pumps for light oil (30-100 SSU) include TEFC motors and integral relief valves
that are factory set at 135 psi but can be field adjusted. Outlet pressure must not exceed
250 psi. Capacity increases with reduced downstream pressure due to less slippage of
oil past the pump gears.
Select a pump with a rating 1.5 times maximum system firing rate.
Several systems can be used for oil pressure control. The preferred loop system uses an
external relief valve to control oil pressure, sending excess oil back to the pump inlet or
the tank. It facilitates purging air from the system. The internal relief valve opens only if
discharge pressure rises above 135 psi due to malfunction of the external relief valve.
The simplest system (not recommended by Fives North American) is dead end. It uses
a pressure regulator between pump and burner. The integral relief valve controls pressure
to the regulator, which reduces it to burner requirements. This system uses a minimum of piping,
but purging can be difficult.
The pumps have mechanical seals and should be located so lift is as small as possible, not exceeding 20 feet
including friction losses in pipe and fittings. 50 hertz oil pumps, pumps for larger capacities, or pumps for heavy oil are
available on special order - consult Fives North American.
The oil pump set price does not include the starter switch or heaters. Please see sheet 8564-3 for the starter switch and heaters
selection chart, if these items are required. These parts must be listed separately on the order and will ship as loose items with the
pump set. They are not mounted or wired to the pump set assembly.
These pumps are supplied with dual voltage motors. It is important that the installer review the directions on the motor for appropriate
wiring configurations for voltage and rotation.

8564 PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

gph Integral
Relief Valve
125 psi† 70 psi† 35 psi† setting, psi
Pump 38 100 38 100 38 100 Pipe Motor Motor Start Full wt, lb
designation SSU SSU SSU SSU SSU SSU size hp rpm to Open Open complete
8564-1.5 81 108 96 114 108 117 ½" 1⁄3 1800 135 160 53
8564-3.5 168 190 186 198 198 204 ½" ½ 1800 135 160 60

ROTATION

1
DIMENSIONS 17
/32 dia.
/2 pipe size inches
15 15 4 holes
/16 /16
Suction Discharge Coupling guard
81/2‡
Relief
Valve 2
81/2

7
5
/8
11/2

10 19 171/2
BASE DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE OBTAIN CERTIFIED PRINTS FROM FIVVES NORTH AMERICAN COMBUSTION, INC.
IF SPACE LIMITATIONS OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS MAKE EXACT DIMENSION(S) CRITICAL.

To order, specify: 8564-1.5 (or 3.5) - (1 for single phase, 3 for three phase) Oil Pump.
† Set by system relief valve--not the integral pump relief valve.
‡ Add 2" for single phase motor because of capacitor on top (see photo).

8563- -A PUMP SET SPECIFICATIONS

8563- -A Pump Sets consist of an 8564 Pump with appropriate accessory equipment pre-piped for convenience.
Circled item numbers apply to drawing on back.
Oil Pump Basket Horizontal
with TEFC Diaphragm Type Swing Check Pressure Gauge and
Pump Set motor Relief Valve Strainer Oil Valve ¼" Needle Valve (1836-03)
8563-1.5 8564-1.5 7177-01-75 (or 150) (½") 8553-0 (¾") R920-1413 (¾") 8735-S (0-160 psi)
8563-3.5 8564-3.5 7177-01-75 (or 150) (½") 8553-1 (1") R920-1423 (1") 8735-S (0-160 psi)
 Bracket 11-14494-1  Bracket Strap 4-11852-1  Pump Information Decal
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DIMENSIONS
Return line to inches
Oil pressure line
oil storage tank to burners

233/4
47/8

131/2
91/4
73/4

191/2
8563- -A Packaged Pump Set for Light Oil
To order, specify: 8563-1.5 (or 3.5) - (1 for single phase or 3 for three phase) / A modifier (75
81/2 for st'd spring [25 to 75 psig range] in relief valve, 150 for special spring at additional cost [70
to 150 psig]).
Example: 8563-3.5-3/A75 Oil Pump Set assembled (st'd spring in relief valve)
Pump will be supplied with TEFC motor. Electrical power to be as follows:
8563-1.5 (or 3.5)-1 Electric: 115/230/1/60
8563-1.5 (or 3.5)-3 Electric: 230/460/3/60
Consult Fives North American Combustion, Inc. for special power requirements.
Suction line from To other burner zones
111/8
oil storage tank P

LOOP SYSTEM

Drain (tee with plug) *

At high points in system P
install tee with plug for
venting oil line.

Fill
pipe
Vent
Burner control equipment
Ground line Drain (tee with plug) (FivesNA Packaged Oil Trains
can be used here.)

* Pressure regulator may be superfluous,

especially in single zone systems.
Oil storage tank

Horizontal Check Valve Relief Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Automatic Shutoff Valve

Sensitrol™ Oil Valve Air-Oil Ratiotrol™ Gauge

Oil Pressure Regulator

RECOMMENDED SUCTION LINE

Burner Oil Strainer Oil Pump
SIZES
(for average conditions)
Pump set Pipe size
Refer to local codes for recommended installation information. 8563-1.5 3
/4"
Use black iron pipe for oil lines. 8563-3.5 1"

Use an oil resistant pipe joint compound.

Suction line intake should be at least 2" off bottom of tank to allow for water and sediment accumulation. In large tanks, clearance up to 6"
is recommended.
Suction line must be as short as possible and absolutely leak tight to prevent pulling air into oil system. Suction line should pitch toward
tank.
All "take offs" to oil burners should be made from the bottom of main oil line piping to prevent air bubbles from entering burners.
Burner should be above oil manifold to avoid oil siphoning through burner.

WARNING: Situations dangerous to personnel and property may exist with the operation and maintenance of any combustion equipment. The presence of fuels, oxidants, hot and cold
combustion products, hot surfaces, electrical power in control and ignition circuits, etc., are inherent with any combustion application. Parts of this product may exceed 160F in operation and
present a contact hazard. Fives North American Combustion, Inc. urges compliance with National Safety Standards and insurance Underwriters recommendations, and care in operation.

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. - 4455 East 71st Street - Cleveland, OH 44105 USA
Phone 216.271.6000 - Fax 216.641.7852 - email: fna.sales@fivesgroup.com - www.fivesgroup.com/fivesna
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