SUNFLO

P-3000
with Journal Bearings
Instruction & Operation Manual

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 COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission
of Sundyne Corporation.

© 2000 Sunyne Corporation

WARRANTY
Sundyne Corporation warrants to Buyer for a period of twelve (12) months from the
date of being placed in service (but not to exceed eighteen (18) months after the
date of shipment) that the equipment at the time of shipment will be free from
defects of design, material and workmanship. If any defects or malperformance
occur during the warranty period, Sundyne’s sole obligation shall be limited to
alteration, repair or replacement at Sundyne’s expense, F.O.B. Factory, of parts or
equipment, which upon return to Sundyne and upon Sundyne’s examination prove to
be defective. Equipment and accessories not manufactured by Sundyne are
warranted only to the extent of and by the original manufacturers’ warranty. Sundyne
shall not be liable for damage or wear to equipment caused by abnormal conditions,
vibration, failure to properly prime or to operate equipment without flow or caused by
corrosives, abrasives or foreign objects. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. In no
event shall Sundyne be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

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 Icons Used in this Manual
The following icons (symbols) are used to indicate specific types of information.

Good ideas to use. A reminder to do something.

Equipment use alert. Unless you follow these procedures correctly, the equipment may be
damaged.

Safety alert. Failure to follow these procedures can endanger the safety of you or others.

Electrical hazard. Failure to follow these procedures can endanger the safety of you or
others.

NOTES:

Sunflo P-3000 = High Speed Centrifugal Pumps

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 USING THIS MANUAL:
This manual presents installation, servicing, starting, pump control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and
spare parts information for the Sunflo P-3000 centrifugal pump.

Parenthetical numbers included in the text correspond to item numbers located on the illustrated figures.
Information that may be required and is not included herein may be obtained from your Sundyne
Corporation distributor, or directly from the factory.

i. Introduction to the Sunflo P-3000 Pump

ii. Safety Precautions
iii. Critical Startup Checklist

1. Receiving Your Unit

Inspection, Storage, Long-Term Storage

2. Installation
Mounting, Frame mount Drive Unit Installation, Final Alignment, Suction and Discharge Piping

3. Auxiliary Piping and Seal Environment

Single Seal Flush System, Double Seal Liquid Buffer System, Tandem Seal Liquid Buffer System,
Process Seal Drains, Seal Cavity Pressure Rise

4. Pre-startup
Gearbox Oil Fill

5. Startup

6. Pump Operation
Suction Conditions, Discharge Conditions, Minimum Flow Conditions, Maximum Flow Conditions,
Drivers, Entrained Gases

7. Pump Control
Parallel Operation

8. Troubleshooting
Gearbox and Pump, Pump Mechanical Seals

9. Maintenance
Servicing – Driver, Gearbox Oil Change, Seal Leakage, Radial Ball Bearings, Coupling

Torque Values

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 10. Pump Disassembly
Provides a detailed disassembly procedure for the gearbox and pump

11. Pump Assembly

Provides a detailed re-assembly procedure for the gearbox and pump

12. Tool Drawings

13. Parts List
General, Recommended Spares

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 i. Introduction to the Sunflo P-3000 Pump
The Sunflo P-3000 pump is a high pressure/high speed centrifugal pump which provides multi-stage
performance from a single-stage unit. The frame mounted configuration offers a greater degree of
performance diversity and added driver flexibility such as the use of standard electric motors, steam
turbines, and internal combustion. The close-coupled design incorporates the proven Sunflo design in an
integral pump and motor package. This configuration provides a compact lightweight unit that does not
utilize bedplates, couplings or belts. Installation is simplified and alignment of the pump and motor is not
necessary. Close-coupled pumps are ideal for OEM packages and other industrial applications where a
frame unit is not desired.

Common uses include pollution control, chemical, petrochemical, power system services, pulp and paper,
vehicle manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, and oil products.

ii. Safety Precautions

Safety Warning
Sundyne Corporation manufactures centrifugal pumps to exacting International Quality Management
System Standards (ISO 9001 - 1987) as certified and audited by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
Limited. Genuine parts and accessories have been specifically designed and tested for use with these
products to ensure continued product quality and performance. As Sundyne Corporation cannot test all
parts and accessories sourced from other vendors, incorrect design and/or fabrication of such parts and
accessories may adversely affect the performance and safety features of these products. Failure to
properly select, install or use authorized Sunflo pump parts and accessories is considered misuse and
damage or failure caused by misuse is not covered by Sundyne’s warranty. Additionally, modification of
Sunflo products or removal of original components may impair the safety of these products and their
effective operation.

Suggested Safety Instructions:

During installation, maintenance, or repair operations of a Sunflo pump, systems for safety shall be
applied before the commencement of work. Failure to take responsibility for safety may lead to injury of
operator or others.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses with side shields, as a minimum, shall be worn
by all personnel installing or performing maintenance or repair on the equipment. If equipment is over 15
pounds (7 kg) and is to be manually lifted, or if pallet jacks or forklifts are to be used, steel-toed safety
shoes shall be worn. When testing the equipment, hearing protection is highly recommended if noise
levels exceed 85 dB during an eight (8.0) hour period. Chemical resistant gloves shall be used if chemical
use is required (see Chemical Use below for additional information). If chemicals have warnings
regarding fumes and/or dust/mists, a dust mask respirator shall be worn as a minimum.

When selecting one piece of PPE to be used with another, consider the compatibility between them. For
example, safety glasses should not interfere with the seal from hearing protection. Be sure to clean the
PPE after each use.

Use of Forklifts: All forklift drivers must have a current recognized license. If using a forklift, first ensure
that the lift is in a safe operating condition.

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 Electrical Safety: During installation, service, or repair ensure all electrical sources are off and it is safe
to operate the equipment. A recognized Lock-out/Tag-out program should be followed - Locks and/or
tags should be provided warning employees that the equipment is being installed, serviced, and/or
repaired. Once the work is complete, the person installing the lock and/or tag shall remove it following
your company’s procedure for Lock-out/Tag-out and inform others of start-up.

Testing Equipment: Persons in the immediate area shall be warned when a test is to be performed.

Tools: Tools shall be insulated from electrical shock. Ensure all tools are clean and free of oil and the
insulation is not damaged in any way.

Chemical Use: Any chemicals to be used shall be accompanied by a relevant material safety data sheet
(MSDS), in accordance with your government legislation. If applicable, chemical proof gloves shall be
used. An eye wash station (or equivalent) should be available in the event of injury. Should any
hazardous or flammable chemicals have passed through the equipment a complete decontamination of
the equipment is required.

Fall Protection: When working over six feet from the ground, fall protection is required.

Machine Guards: Guards shall remain in place on all equipment. Only during maintenance/repair can
the guards be removed, and prior to start-up, the guard must be replaced.

Lock-Out/Tag-Out Guidelines:
Follow Your Company’s Lock-Out / Tag-Out Procedure When Servicing Sunflo Pumps.

iii. Critical Startup Checklist

Know Your Machine
Before servicing and starting up the Sunflo P-3000 pump, carefully review the specification sheet, the
outline drawings, performance curves, and this instruction manual. It is important you become familiar
with the pump configuration before starting and operating the pump.

Driver Instructions
Carefully follow the installation and starting instructions provided by the manufacturer of the driver. This is
included in the final data package.

Auxiliaries
1. Check the utility connections.
2. Verify that the auxiliary piping conforms to Sundyne’s drawings.
3. Verify the connections of the switches, the instruments, and their settings.
4. Calibrate all measurement equipment (Flow meters, Current or Ampere meters, Pressure meters, etc.).

Environmental Control System

Install a system to control the environment of the seal, if required, and verify that Port 1 is properly
vented.

If required install overhead drain piping.

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 Pressurized Fluid Loop:
Pressurize double seal buffer loop or external seal flush, if required, prior to admitting fluid into pump
casing.

Check Driver Rotation

Rotation must be in the same direction as the arrow stamped or cast on the pump casing.

Gearbox Servicing:
Where applicable, operate auxiliary lube pump to fill heat exchanger and filter. Add oil as necessary
through fill fitting until oil level stabilizes in sight glass. The gearbox alone requires approximately eight
U.S. quarts (7.5 liters).

Starting Pump
Start pump with suction valve completely open while throttling discharge valve, to bring pump to design
operating point.

Heat Exchanger
If a heat exchanger for the gearbox is installed, adjust the cooling flow to keep the temperature of the
gearbox sump at 120°-170°F (49°-77°C).

Check
Check total head, flow rate, and power consumption against pump specification sheet. Check that
specific gravity, viscosity and NPSH are in accordance with specification sheet. These conditions will
significantly alter performance of the pump.

Process Conditions
Do process conditions; suction pressure, suction temperature, discharge pressure, agree with
specification sheet information? Check with your Sunflo representative if you must test or run a different
fluid/specific gravity than shown on the specification sheet.

Auxiliary Lube Pump

If you have an auxiliary lubrication pump, unlock the electrical circuit and start it in the “hand” position.
Check for oil leaks and recheck the oil level.

Piping Connections
Are the following bolted/threaded connections tight:
a. Pump flange bolts?
b. Seal environment piping and port connections?
c. Cooling water connections to heat exchanger? (if applicable)
d. Gearbox oil drain plug?
e. Pump case drain plug?

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 1. Installation
This section contains the following:

Introduction: Provides a brief description of the pump and how it is used.

Inspection: Important items to inspect as soon as you receive your pump.

Short-term Storage: Procedure for units installed within 6 months.

Long-term Storage: Procedure for units installed after 6 months.

Mounting

Final Alignment

Suction and Discharge Piping: Procedures to set up the suction and discharge piping.

Auxiliary Piping and Seal Environment: Procedures to set up the seal environment controls,
even if you use the standard system supplied by the factory. Gas buffer system procedures are
included.

Baseplate Mounting and Grouting: Use this information for grouting the baseplate.

Driver and Coupling: Procedures to align the driver and pump. Do this after grouting, and before
connecting the piping for suction and discharge. Once the suction and discharge piping is
connected, confirm the final alignment.

Inspection
1. When you receive the Sunflo P-3000 Pump, check for any damage. If you find any, inform the carrier
and Sundyne Corporation promptly.

2. Use Outline drawings in the last section of final data package, and reference the Pump and Gearbox
bill of material to ensure that all auxiliary items are properly included.

3. Check the gear shaft carefully. Seal drag may cause it not to turn freely at first; this is normal. If the
gear shaft binds, it may be damaged, or may need adjusting.

Short-term Storage - 1 day to 6 months

1. If the pump is to be stored near strong chemicals or salt water, protect it immediately. To do this,
follow steps 5 through 10 from the long-term storage procedures below.

2. Protect the unit from moisture and dust.

3. Make sure that the factory’s shipping covers for the housing flanges and the seal ports are securely
in place.

4. Carefully follow the storage instructions provided by the manufacturer of the motor or turbine driver.

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 Long-term Storage - 6 months or more
If you store the Sunflo P-3000 Pump for a long period of time, the following methods are very important.
If you require further instructions, please contact Sundyne Corporation at (303)-425-0800 USA and ask
for the Field Service Department.

1. Be sure the storage area is indoors and has: Humidity below 65%; and temperature range from 45°F
to 85°F (7°C to 29°C).

2. Do not allow contact of airborne chemicals with the internal components of the unit.

3. If the unit is being stored near strong chemicals or salt water, protect it immediately.

4. Protect the unit from moisture and dust.

5. Make sure that the factory’s shipping covers for housing flanges and seal ports are securely in place.

6. Prevent corrosion to the components of the gearbox and the fluid-end.

7. Use desiccant bags to absorb moisture.

8. Purge the internal components with an inert gas.

9. Flood component internals with oil.

10. After long-term storage, have an authorized Sundyne service engineer inspect all components and
supervise any necessary repair to be sure that they work properly. Any components not made by
Sundyne (except mechanical seals) must be inspected or replaced as determined by the
manufacturer’s authorized personnel, at the purchaser’s expense. Any Field Service work must be
clearly stated at the time of purchase to validate an Extended Warranty.

Because storage location and unknown factors at the site or storage are beyond our control,
Sundyne does not accept any liability for damage to the equipment during storage, nor do we
guarantee the quality of the equipment during and after the storage period. An Extended Warranty
will be null and void if the proper equipment preparation is not maintained.

Mounting

A. During pump installation, ensure that adequate surrounding space is available for inspection,
operation, and maintenance requirements.

B. The pump and driver for both the close-coupled and the frame mounted units should be bolted to a
concrete foundation or an adequately supported structure substantial enough to absorb any vibration
and to form a rigid support. If the pump and driver are mounted on a bedplate, the bedplate should
be mounted on a concrete foundation and grouted.

1. Choose a solid ground location and build the foundation form 3 inches larger overall than the
bedplate.

2. Use bedplate anchor bolts of the same size specified in the outline drawing. Provide pipe sleeves
with an I.D. 2.5 to 3.0 times the bolt diameter. Provide flat washers between the bolt head and pipe
sleeve to keep the bolt from slipping through the pipe sleeve.

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 3. Bolts should be of sufficient length so that they will project at least one-fourth inch above the nuts
after allowing for bedplate, shim, and nut thickness. Locate the bolts accurately according to the
outline drawing.

4. Pour concrete and tamp or vibrate during the pouring process to ensure no hollow spot forms. This
is especially important around the anchor bolts. Do not allow any concrete to fall inside the pipe
sleeves.

5. Level off the concrete surface. Leave a rough finish to provide a good base for grout. Allow the
foundation to cure for one week before installing.

6. Hoist the bedplate above the foundation and lower into position over the anchor bolts. Anchor bolts
can be moved laterally in the hollow of pipe sleeve for ease of alignment with the holes in the
baseplate.

7. Using a precision level across the bedplate (front to rear and side to side), insert steel shims as
required next to each bolt until the bedplate is level in all directions. Secure the anchor bolt nuts
finger tight only.

8. Provide a wood dam around the base perimeter of the bedplate and thoroughly wet the top surface
of the foundation. The use of non-shrink grout is recommended. Grout should be of a consistency
to flow out under the bedplate against the wood dam. Grout should be puddled continuously as it is
poured to expel air and to completely fill the space under the bedplate. Fill to the level of the grout
hole.

9. Allow the grout to harden for at least 48 hours. Tighten the anchor bolts.

Figure 1

FRAMEMOUNT DRIVE UNIT INSTALLATION

A. Pumps supplied from the factory with a driver, base, and coupling are rough aligned prior to
shipment. However, stresses caused by lifting and shipment may cause minor distortion which will
alter the factory alignment. Check the coupling alignment after the baseplate has been leveled and
prior to grouting.

B. If the coupling alignment has been disturbed by improper leveling of the base-plate, correct prior to
grouting. After the base has been grouted and the piping connected, make a final pre-startup
alignment check. Additionally, a hot alignment check should be made once the pump has reached
normal operating temperature.

C. Coupling alignment should be verified only after the suction and discharge piping has been
connected.

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 If a coupling is being used that was not supplied by Sundyne, it must be a flexible type,
vibration- damping coupling. Refer to the coupling manufacturer’s recommendations for
installation and alignment.

To prevent personnel injury, lock-out the starting switch on the driver.

D. Alignment of the pump and driver is vital to trouble-free mechanical operation. The following are
suggested steps to establish initial alignment of the unit using Sundyne stocked flexible couplings.

1. Clean all parts using a nonflammable solvent. Lightly coat the seal with grease and place on the
shafts before the mounting hubs.

2. Mount hubs on their respective shafts so the hub is flush with the end of its shaft. Tighten the set
screws when furnished.

3. Align the coupling. On the initial alignment, set the motor 0.003 to 0.004 inches (0.076 to
0.101 mm) higher than the pump to allow for thermal growth.

4. Tighten all hold down bolts on the pump and driver (and bedplate if used). Check the alignment
and realign if necessary.

FINAL ALIGNMENT
The motor shaft height should be equal to the pump input shaft height at operating temperature.

The final alignment should be re-checked after a week of operation

A. Final alignment can only be accomplished after the unit has been run under actual operating
conditions. The unit must be run for a sufficient period of time to bring the unit up to operating
temperature. After the warm up period has elapsed, stop the unit, disconnect the coupling, and check
the alignment. Repeat the alignment procedure and run the pump through another warm-up
procedure to verify the alignment.

B. Recheck the alignment after the pump has been running for about a week. This check must be made
immediately after the pump has been shut down and before it has a chance to cool.

Installing The Suction And Discharge Piping - Guidelines

A. Good installation practice dictates that there should be a minimum straight length of pipe on the
suction of the pump equal to ten (10) times the suction pipe diameter. This is to allow the liquid to
flow into the pump casing/impeller without turbulence. Furthermore, good installation practice
dictates the use of suction piping at least one or two sizes larger than the pump flange and reduction
of the pipe diameter at the pump flange. Use an eccentric reducer with the “Belly” side down. Do
NOT install with “Belly” side up. Never use suction piping of a smaller diameter than the pump suction
inlet.

B. Both the suction and discharge piping should have no unnecessary elbows, bends, and fittings as
they increase friction losses in the piping. The size of pipe and fittings should be selected carefully to
keep the friction losses as low as practical.

C. Suction and discharge block-and-bleed valve designs are recommended to isolate the pump during
shutdown and to drain the process piping when removal of the pump is necessary.

The rotation of the pump casing without a modification to the journal bearing
orientation will cause the pump to fail. Contact the factory or your authorized Sunflo
sales representative for assistance on how to modify the journal bearings.

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 D. The pump casing can be rotating in increments of 90° to place the discharge connection in any of the
four positions: horizontal right or left and vertical up or down.

E. Do not rotate the seal housing. The seal ports must always be as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2

F. Under no circumstances should the suction pipe be forced in order to align it to the pump suction
inlet. The flange bolts should slip into the aligned flange holes without straining the piping.

G. Gasket surfaces should be parallel and flange bolts should slip into the aligned flange holes without
straining the pipe to fit the pump.

H. Piping layouts should be designed to provide sufficient support and flexibility to minimize forces and
moments induced by the piping onto the pump.

I. All piping must be supported independently of the pump. Proper support for the suction and
discharge piping is essential in order to avoid pipe strain on the pipe casing.

J. The suction line should be clean and a temporary suction strainer of approximately 40 mesh should
be installed during initial startup to protect the impeller from damage by mill scale, welding slag, or
other foreign particles during initial startup.

K. Always provide a suction pressure gauge on all installations to monitor suction conditions. Install the
gauge as close as possible to the suction flange. When temporary suction strainers are used, ensure
that the gauges are installed on both sides of the strainer.

L. Always provide a discharge pressure gauge on all installations to monitor discharge conditions.
Install the gauge as close as possible to the discharge flange.

M. Check valves should be placed on all installations where back flow through the pump is possible. If a
check valve is installed in the discharge line, provisions should be made to vent the space between
the pump and the check valve or the pump may not prime.
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 Auxiliary Piping and Seal Environment
A. Depending upon the pump seal arrangement and application, a seal environment control system may
be required. The pump seal environment must always be maintained as determined by the seal
arrangement. There are three different seal arrangements available for your Sunflo P-3000 pump:
The single seal, the double seal, and the tandem seal. It is important that the seal environment
control system piping be connected as shown in Figure 2 and that the seal drain port is always left
open.

B. For application data and available seal flush plans utilizing a process seal, please refer to Sunflo
Field Engineering Bulletin 40.2.58, “Sunflo Pump Seal Plans”. Contact your authorized Sunflo sales
representative if you do not have this bulletin.

If a seal flush system is not in use, then the seal flush port should be plugged to prevent
outside contamination of the seal cavity. The seal flush port is at the 12 o’clock position
as shown in Figure 2.

Regardless of what seal arrangement is being used, the process drain on the seal
housing must always remain open to atmosphere. Failure to leave the gearbox drain
port open will cause process fluid to accumulate in the seal housing and to eventually
leak past the gearbox seal into the gearbox oil sump.

Single Seal Flush System

C. A seal flush system utilizing the seal flush port is available for use with the single or tandem seal
arrangement. The seal flush must be cool, clean, and compatible with the process fluid and pump
materials of construction. When using an external seal flush, the seal must be flushed at 15 psi
(1.05 kg/cm2) above the seal cavity pressure and at a controlled rate of 2.0 gpm (0.4 m3/hr). Please
refer to Paragraph G of this section for details concerning seal cavity pressure rise. Seal cavity
pressure rise values are provided in Table 1.

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 Double Seal Liquid Buffer System
The buffer system must be in operation prior to flooding the pump suction. Failure to do
so will cause reverse pressurization of the in-board seal and may result in contamination
of the buffer system with the process fluid.

D. A liquid buffer system must be used with a double liquid seal arrangement to prevent process liquid
leakage out of the pump. The buffer must be cool, clean, and compatible with the process fluid and
pump materials of construction. The buffer is introduced into the “buffer in” port of the seal housing at
a pressure of 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm2) above the design seal cavity pressure rise. Please refer to
Paragraph G of this section for details concerning seal cavity pressure rise. Seal cavity pressure rise
values are provided in Table 1. A small portion of the buffer fluid flows across the inboard seal into the
process fluid and a small portion flows across the outboard seal and is vented from the drain port. A
buffer flow of 0.5 to 3 gpm (0.10 to 0.70 m3/hr) must be maintained through the buffer cavity to
properly lubricate and cool the seals. This flow should be regulated by a valve or orifice on the “buffer
out” port of the seal housing.

TANDEM SEAL LIQUID BUFFER SYSTEM

E. A liquid buffer system is used with tandem seal arrangement to cool and lubricate the outboard seal
and to contain process fluid leakage from the inboard seal. The buffer fluid must be cool, clean, and
compatible with the process fluid and pump materials of construction. The buffer liquid is introduced
into the “buffer in” port of the seal housing at atmospheric pressure and must maintain a flow of 0.5 to
3.0 gpm (0.10 to 0.70 m3/hr) through the buffer cavity to properly lubricate and cool the outboard
(secondary) seal.

PROCESS SEAL DRAINS

F. Piping may connect to the seal port drain. However, the piping should be arranged to prevent any
back pressure. Failure to prevent back pressure will cause a failure of the gearbox seal resulting in
the leakage of process fluid into the gearbox.

SEAL CAVITY PRESSURE RISE

G. Whenever a single seal with external flush, double, or tandem seal arrangement is used, the seal
cavity pressure rise must be known to determine the seal flush or buffer pressure. The area behind
the impeller, near the seal, is referred to as the seal cavity. Suction pressure plus the seal cavity
pressure rise plus a safety margin of 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm2) equals the required double seal buffer
pressure or the single seal flush pressure.

The required seal flush/buffer pressure may be determined for your pump model by using the values in
Table 1 and the method provided below:

1. Find the pump model that is applicable to your pump.

2. Determine the seal cavity pressure rise (based on water with a specific gravity of 1.0).
3. Multiply this seal cavity pressure rise value by the specific gravity of the process fluid.
4. Specify the seal flush/buffer pressure to equal the sum of the suction pressure, the specific
gravity corrected seal cavity pressure rise determined in Step G-3, and 15 psi (1.05 kg/cm2).

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 EXAMPLE:

Model: Sunflo P3-AJG

Suction Pressure: 19 psig
Seal Cavity Pressure Rise: 20 psig
(From Table 1)
Process Specific Gravity: 0.95

Required Seal Flush/Buffer Pressure

(RSFBP) = Suction Pressure + Seal Cavity Pressure Rise + 15 psig

RSFBP = 19 psig + (20 psig)(0.95) + 15 psig

RSFBP = 53 psig

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 Table 1. Seal Cavity Pressure Rise (Based on Water: SG = 1.0 and 60 Hz)
*SCPR in psi (bar)
Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR*
P3-AJG 20 P3-AJH 20 P3-AMJ 20 P3-AMK 20 P3-ARL 20
PE-AKG (1.4) P3-AKH (1.4) P3-ANJ (1.4) P3-ANK (1.4) P3-ASL (1.4)
P3-ALG P3-ALH P3-APJ P3-APK P3-ATL
P3-AMG P3-AMH P3-AQK P3-AVL
P3-ANG P3-ANH P3-ARK
P3-APG P3-APH P3-ASK
P3-ATK
P3-AVK
P3-AWK
P3-ARM 25 P3-BNE 25 P3-BLF 25 P3-BMG 25 P3-BLH 25
P3-ASM (1.7) P3-BPE (1.7) P3-BMF (1.7) P3-BNG (1.7) P3-BMH (1.7)
P3-BQE P3-BNF P3-BPG P3-BNH
P3-BRE P3-BPF P3-BQG P3-BPH
P3-BSE P3-BQF P3-BRG P3-BQH
P3-BTE P3-BRF P3-BSG P3-BRH
P3-BVE P3-BSF P3-BTG P3-BSH
P3-BWE P3-BTF P3-BVG P3-BTH
P3-BVF P3-BWG P3-BVH
P3-BWF P3-BWH
P3-BLJ 25 P3-BMK 30 P3-BRL 30 P3-CMD 30 P3-CJE 35
P3-BMJ (1.7) P3-MNK (2.1) P3-BSL (2.1) P3-CND (2.1) P3-CKE (2.4)
P3-BNJ P3-BTK P3-CPD P3-CLE
P3-BPJ P3-BVK P3-CQD P3-CME
P3-BQJ P3-BWK P3-CRD P3-CNE
P3-BRJ P3-CSD P3-CPE
P3-BSJ P3-CTD P3-CQE
P3-BTJ P3-CVD P3-CRE
P3-BVJ P3-CWD P3-CSE
P3-BWJ P3-CTE
P3-CVE
P3-CWE
P3-CJF 35 P3-CHG 40 P3-CJH 40 P3-CMJ 45 P3-CMK 45
P3-CKF (2.4) P3-CJG (2.8) P3-CKH (2.8) P3-CNJ (3.1) P3-CNK (3.1)
P3-CLF P3-CKG P3-CLH P3-CPJ
P3-CMF P3-CLG P3-CMH P3-CQJ
P3-CNF P3-CMG P3-CNH
P3-CPF P3-CNG P3-CPH
P3-CQF P3-CPG P3-CQH
P3-CRF P3-CQC P3-CRH
P3-CSF P3-CRG P3-CSH
P3-CTF P3-CSG
P3-CVF
P3-CWF
P3-DGB 50 P3-DFC 50 P3-DED 50 P3-DDE 50 P3-DFF 50
P3-DHB (3.4) P3-DGC (3.4) P3-DFD (3.4) P3-DEE (3.4) P3-DGF (3.4)
P3-DJB P3-DHC P3-DGD P3-DFE P3-DHF
P3-DKB P3-DJC P3-DHD P3-DGE P3-DJF
P3-DLB P3-DKC P3-DJD P3-DHE P3-DKF
P3-DMB P3-DLC P3-DKD P3-DJE P3-DLF
P3-DNB P3-DMC P3-DLD P3-DKE P3-DMF
P3-DPB P3-DNC P3-DMD P3-DLE
P3-DPC P3-DND P3-DME
P3-DPD
P3-DGG 60 P3-DJH 60 P3-EDB 70 P3-ECC 70 P3-ECD 70
P3-DHG (4.1) (4.1) P3-EEB (4.8) P3-EDC (4.8) P3-EDD (4.8)
P3-DJG P3-EFB P3-EEC P3-EED
P3-DKG P3-EGB P3-EFC P3-EFD
P3-EHB P3-EGC P3-EGD
P3-EJB P3-EHC P3-EHD
P3-EKB P3-EJC P3-EJD
P3-ELB P3-EKC P3-EKD
P3-EMB P3-ELC
P3-ENB
P3-EEE 70 P3-EGF 70 P3-FCB 75 P3-FEB 80 P3-FCC 80
P3-EFE (4.8) P3-EHF (4.8) P3-FDB (5.2) P3-FFB (5.5) P3-FDC (5.5)
P3-EGE P3-FGB P3-FEC
P3-EHE P3-FHB P3-FFC
P3-EJE P3-FJB P3-FGC
P3-FHC
P3-FCD 80 P3-FEE 80
P3-FDD (5.5) P3-FFE (5.5)
P3-FED
P3-FGD

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 Table 1. Seal Cavity Pressure Rise (based on Water: SG = 1.0 and 50 Hz)
*SCPR in bar (psi)
Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR* Model SCPR*
P3-HJG 1.2 P3-HJH 1.2 P3-HMJ 1.2 P3-HMK 1.4 P3-HRL 1.4
P3-HKG (17) P3-HKH (17) P3-HNJ (17) P3-HNK (20) P3-HSL (20)
P3-HLG P3-HLH P3-HPJ P3-HPK P3-HTL
PE-HMG P3-HMH P3-HQK P3-HVL
P3-HNG P3-HNH P3-HRK
P3-HPG P3-HPH P3-HSK
P3-HTK
P3-HVK
P3-HWK
P3-HRM 1.4 P3-JNE 1.7 P3-JLF 1.7 P3-JMG 1.9 P3-JMH 1.9
P3-HSM (20) P3-JPE (25) P3-JMF (25) P3-JNG (27) P3-JNH (27)
P3-JQE P3-JNF P3-JPG P3-JPH
P3-JRE P3-JPF P3-JQG P3-JQH
P3-JSE P3-JQF P3-JRG P3-JRH
P3-JTE P3-JRF P3-JSG P3-JSH
P3-JVE P3-JSF P3-JTG P3-JTH
P3-JWE P3-JTF P3-JVG P3-JVH
P3-JVF P3-BWG P3-JWH
P3-JWF
P3-JLJ 2.1 P3-JLK 2.1 P3-JRL 2.1 P3-KMD 2.4 P3-KJE 2.5
P3-JMJ (30) P3-JMK (30) P3-JSL (30) P3-KND (35) P3-KKE (36)
P3-JNJ P3-JTK P3-KPD P3-KLE
P3-JPJ P3-JVK P3-KQD P3-KME
P3-JQJ P3-JWK P3-KRD P3-KNE
P3-JRJ P3-KSD P3-KPE
P3-JSJ P3-KTD P3-KQE
P3-JTJ P3-KVD P3-KRE
P3-JVJ P3-KWD P3-KSE
P3-JWJ P3-KTE
P3-KVE
P3-KWE
P3-KJF 2.5 P3-KHG 2.8 P3-KJH 2.8 P3-KLJ 3.3 P3-KMK 3.3
P3-KKF (36) P3-KJG (40) P3-KKH (40) P3-KMJ (48) P3-KNK (48)
P3-KLF P3-KKG P3-KLH P3-KNJ
P3-KMF P3-KLG P3-KMH P3-KPJ
P3-KNF P3-KMG P3-KNH P3-KQJ
P3-KPF P3-KNG P3-KPH
P3-KQF P3-KPG P3-KQH
P3-KRF P3-KQC P3-KRH
P3-KSF P3-KRG P3-KSH
P3-KTF P3-KSG
P3-KVF P3-KTG
P3-LGB 3.5 P3-LFC 3.5 P3-LED 3.5 P3-LDE 3.5 P3-LFF 3.5
P3-LHB (50) P3-LGC (50) P3-LFD (50) P3-LEE (50) P3-LGF (50)
P3-LJB P3-LHC P3-LGD P3-LFE P3-LHF
P3-LKB P3-LJC P3-LHD P3-LGE P3-LKF
P3-LLB P3-LKC P3-LJD P3-LHE P3-LLF
P3-LMB P3-LLC P3-LKD P3-LJE P3-LMF
P3-LNB P3-LMC P3-LLD P3-LKE
P3-LPB P3-LNC P3-LMD P3-LLE
P3-LPC P3-LND P3-LME
P3-LPD P3-LNE
P3-LGG 4.9 P3-LJH 4.9 P3-MDB 4.9 P3-MCC 4.9 P3-MCD 4.9
P3-LHG (70) (70) P3-MEB (70) P3-MDC (70) P3-MDD (70)
P3-LJG P3-MFB P3-MEC P3-MED
P3-LKG P3-MGB P3-MFC P3-MFD
P3-LHB P3-MGC P3-MGD
P3-LJB P3-MHC P3-MHD
P3-LKB P3-MJC P3-MJD
P3-LLB P3-MKC P3-MKD
P3-LMB P3-MLC
P3-LNB
P3-MEE 4.9 P3-MGF 4.9 P3-NCB 5.3 P3-NEB 5.6 P3-NCC 5.6
P3-MFE (70) P3-MHF (70) P3-NDB (77) P3-NFB (81) P3-NDC (81)
P3-MGE P3-NGB P3-NEC
P3-MHE P3-NHB P3-NFC
P3-MJE P3-NJB P3-NGC
P3-NHC
P3-NCD 5.6 P3-NEE 5.6
P3-NDD (81) P3-NFE (81)
P3-NED
P3-NFD
P3-NGD

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 Pre-Startup
Gearbox Oil Fill

Refer to Table 2 for lube oil system specifications.

Refer to Table 3 for gearbox lubricant specifications.

Overfilling the gearbox will cause excess foaming, increased power consumption, and oil leakage.

Make up oil can be added through the fill plug (P3-8) during operation.

A. Prior to initial startup and after any disassembly, the following oil fill procedure must be followed to
ensure proper priming of the high speed shaft journal bearings. Please refer to Figure 3.

B. Remove the plug (Item P3-214) on the lube oil manifold for use as an air vent.

C. Ensure that the gearbox oil sump drain plug is installed.

D. Remove the fill plug (Item P3-8) and fill the gearbox until the fluid level reaches the designated level
on the sight glass. Approximately 8 quarts (7.5 liters) are required.

E. Replace the fill plug and air vent plug.

F. Remove the oil filter, fill with oil, and reinstall.

Figure 3.

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 Table 2. Lube Oil system Specifications
English Metric
Sump Capacity 8 quarts 7.5 liters
Oil Pressure 40 – 60 psig 2.8 – 4.2 kg/cm2
Oil Temperature (Sump) 120° – 160°F 50 – 70°C
Cooling Water Required 5 – 10 at 90°F max. 1.2 – 2.3 m3/hr at 32°C max.
Cooling Water Pressure 150 psi max. 11 kg/cm2 max.

Table 3. Sunflo Gearbox Lubricants

Gravity, API 29.5 nominal
Viscosity, SUS
100°F (38°C) 200 maximum
210°F (100°C) 38 minimum
Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 90 minimum
ISO Viscosity Grade 32, 46
Flash Point, °F, ASTM D92 360 minimum (182°C)
Pour Point, °F, ASTM D97 -20 maximum (-29°C)
Rust Test, ASTM D-665, Procedure B Pass
Oxidation Test, ASTM D-943, hours to 2.0 neutralization 2000
number
EP Additive Present
Foam Limits, ASTM 892, milliliters maximum, Sequence 1 25/0
2 50/0
3 25/0

Note: No additives are recommended.

In general, ISO VG 32 turbine oils or most synthetic oils will meet these specifications. The
properties of your oil should be verified by the oil manufacturer prior to use.

Dextron III type ATF is not recommended for use in Sunflo gearboxes. Problems with foaming may
occur and the additional additives compared to Dextron II could compromise the mechanical
integrity and reliability of your Sunflo pump.

Startup
Perform the following steps to start your Sunflo pump.

A. Review the pump specification sheet noting design parameters and possible seal system
requirements.

B. Check to ensure that the driver has been serviced per the instructions supplied by the driver
manufacturer.

C. Check to ensure that the screen has been installed in the temporary suction strainer.

D. If a buffer fluid or external seal flush is required, ensure that this system is pressurized prior to
flooding the suction. Failure to pressurize the buffer system will allow the process fluid to
contaminate the buffer fluid and may also allow contaminants in the process stream to damage the
seal face.

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 E. Check the oil level in the gearbox. If the oil level is low, fill the sump to the proper level indicated on
the sightglass.

Starting your Sunflo pump against a completely closed discharge valve will dead-head the
pump and may damage the process seal and bearings.

F. Fully open the suction and discharge valves to flood the suction. If there is a check valve in the
discharge piping, ensure that the space between the pump and check valve is vented.

G. Purge or vent all high points in the suction and discharge lines.

H. After the suction is flooded, adjust the control valve to approximately 25% open. This is necessary to
prevent overloading of the driver and to prevent the pump from operating off the end of the curve at
startup.

Reverse rotation of your Sunflo pump may damage the unit. The driver shaft and pump
impeller rotate in opposite directions. Ensure that the motor shaft rotation is in the same
direction as the arrow on the gearbox marked “motor rotation”.

I. Determine that the motor is wired for the correct rotation by “jogging” the motor for 1 second intervals.
The motor direction can be verified by observing the motor shaft or fan.

J. If the motor rotation is in the incorrect direction, reverse the rotation by changing any 2 of the motor
leads.

K. Ensure that there is cooling water flow to the heat exchanger. Once the unit is started, adjust the
cooling water flow through the heat exchanger to regulate the gearbox lube oil between 120°F and
160°F (49°C to 71° C). Approximately 1 hour is required for the gearbox oil temperature to stabilize.

L. On startup or after gearbox assembly, the motor should be jogged once or twice and the oil pressure
checked to ensure that the lube pump is developing oil pressure.

During startup, pay close attention to the discharge pressure gauge. The pressure should
rise quickly and remain steady. If the pressure rise is sluggish and drops back to a lower
level, stop the pump. The erratic pressure behavior is a sign that air and/or vapors are being
purged from the pump.

M. Start the driver. Adjust the control valve to the desired flow and check the head, flow, and motor
horsepower against the anticipated conditions.

N. Pay close attention to the discharge pressure gauge. The pressure should rise quickly and remain
steady. If the pressure rise is sluggish and drops back to a lower level, even momentarily, stop the
pump. The erratic pressure behavior is a sign that air and/or vapors are being purged from the
pump.

O. Verify that the lube oil pressure is stable. At startup with cold oil, the oil pressure should be about 50
to 60 psig (3.52 to 4.22 kg/cm2). As the lube oil warms up, the pressure will decrease to 40 to 50
psig.

P. Continually check the pressure drop across the suction strainer. Never allow the suction pressure to
drop below the minimum design pressure that would ensure adequate NPSHr. This minimum suction
pressure should be established before commissioning.

Q. When the pressure drop across the strainer increases, the temporary screen is becoming clogged
with particles and must be cleaned out. The pump should be shutdown and the discharge and
suction valves blocked in to isolate the pump and screen. After the strainer has been cleaned and
reinstalled, the pump must be primed just as during the initial start up.

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 R. Examine the debris and/or particles removed from the strainer each time it is cleaned. Hopefully, the
strainer contents will be matter foreign to the process and it will take longer and longer for the strainer
to clog up. If no new debris shows up for a reasonable period of time the temporary strainer and
pressure gauge can be removed.

S. If the temporary strainer keeps clogging up at a relatively steady pace and the clogging material is
process oriented particles, such as undissolved crystals, “high boiler” compounds or other entrained
particles which are expected to continue forming in the pumpage at about the same constant rate,
some permanent modification in the pumping system may be required.

Pump Operation
A. While the application of the Sunflo pump in any particular system is not within the scope of this
instruction manual, the importance of proper application to successful pump operation cannot be
ignored. Several factors must always be considered. For additional information concerning Sunflo
pump control methods, please refer to Sunflo Pump Control Bulletin 01.14.00. Contact your
authorized Sunflo sales representative if you need this bulletin.

Suction Conditions

B. The most common reasons for improper centrifugal operation are those relating to proper flow of
liquid into the impeller. To avoid turbulence at the eye of the impeller, the suction pipe should be
straight for at least 10 pipe diameters beyond the suction inlet of the casing. Another rule of thumb is
that the suction piping should be at least one pipe size larger than the pump suction inlet. Eccentric
reducer must be used with “Belly” side on bottom.

Sunflo recommends that the margin between the required and available NPSH be at least 3
feet (1 meter).

C. The pressure of the liquid reaching the impeller eye has a sufficiently high pressure to prevent
flashing in the impeller. The result of this liquid flashing is a phenomenon called cavitation.
Cavitation can cause damage to the impeller and inducer and is caused by insufficient Net Positive
Suction Head (NPSH). Cavitation is sometimes noticeable as a “pumping gravel” noise in centrifugal
pumps. In high speed, single-stage pumps such as the Sunflo, this noise may not be discernible.
The easiest way to prevent cavitation is to maintain suction pressure at a high enough level to
overcome the effects of high vapor pressure and excessive friction losses in the suction piping.
Careful design of the pump suction conditions will ensure that the available NPSH exceeds the NPSH
required by the Sunflo pump.

Discharge Conditions

D. Ensure that the pipe system is not over pressurized and that the discharge pressure of the pump
does not exceed the design rating of the equipment.

E. Care must be exercised in the fitting of non-return valves to discharge pipe work as this may prevent
correct venting of the pump prior to start up.

F. When operating your Sunflo pump, always vary the flow with a valve installed in the discharge
line. NEVER throttle flow from the suction side. Attempting to throttle flow from the suction side may
result in FAILURE of the pump due to inadvertent dry run of the seals or cavitation.

Minimum Flow Conditions

G. Centrifugal pumps can also experience vibrations from internal flow separation and recirculation at
low flow conditions. The user should be aware of the minimum flow recommendations for the Sunflo
pump. While a pump can operate without harm with some noise due to recirculation, excessive noise
and vibration are signs that the pump may be subject to damage if operation is continuous.

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 H. The minimum flow of a Sunflo pump can be determined two ways as shown below. The minimum
flow should be limited to the higher of the calculated flow conditions:

1. Minimum flow should be limited in flow 20% of BEP flow. Consult your pump performance curve
to determine the BEP condition for your model.

2. The minimum flow corresponding to the allowable bulk fluid temperature rise across the pump
should be calculated as follows:

1
H *( − 1)
dT = Eff
(778) * (Cp)

Where

H = Head at Operating Condition (ft)

Cp = Specific Head of Pumped Fluid (BTU/lb/°F)
Eff = Efficiency at Operating Point (expressed as a decimal) and calculated as follows:

(H) * (Q) * (sg)

Eff =
(3960 * (bhp)

Where
Q = Flow at Operating Point (gpm)
sg = Specific Gravity of Pumped Fluid
bhp = Brake Horsepower at Operating Point

I. Protection against operation below minimum flow is possible by use of either a continuous bypass or
by a flow controlled bypass. Any bypass designs must return the liquid to the suction tank or to a
location with a similar heat sink capability. If a bypass design is used, part of the total flow through
the pump is never pumped to the process. Therefore, one must consider the combined process flow
and bypass flow requirements when specifying the pump for an application.

J. Noise and vibration may be accentuated by resonance in the discharge line, especially when a
control valve is located well down-stream from the pump. Optimum performance will be achieved
when the control valve is located within 5 feet (1.5 meters) from the pump discharge.

Maximum Flow Conditions

K. Maximum flow of the Sunflo pump should be limited to 120% of BEP. This maximum flow limitation
assumes that the driver horsepower and NPSH requirements of the unit are not exceeded.

DRIVERS

L. The equipment should only be used with the driver specified at the time of order. The driver
horsepower rating has been specifically designed for the design conditions. An engineering review is
recommended before making any changes. The driver size should not be changed without
consulting your authorized Sunflo sales representative.

M. The driver bearings should be greased in accordance with the bearing lubrication recommendations
provided by the driver manufacturer.

Entrained Gases

N. Entrained gases in the fluid will reduce the head and capacity of a centrifugal pump. Entrained gases
in the process stream may also damage the process seals. Entrained gases above 2 to 3 percent
are considered to be the limits for a Sunflo pump.

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 O. During the design of the suction vessel and piping, ensure that sufficient submersion of the pipe work
is maintained and that air entrainment and vortices do not occur. Failure to do so will allow vapors
and undissolved gases into the pump and may cause a seal failure. Tanks should be designed to
allow sufficient residence time for the gases and vapors to disengage from the liquid.

Pump Control

A. Proper operation of any centrifugal pump requires that the pump be operated in the following manner:

1. A range where the system head curve and pump performance curve intersect at a significant
angle.

2. The pump is not operated below the recommended minimum flow. Minimum flow
considerations for the Sunflo pump are provided in the PUMP OPERATION section of this
document.

3. The pump is not operated beyond the recommended maximum flow. Maximum flow
considerations for the Sunflo pump are provided in the PUMP OPERATION section of this
document.

B. The flow at which a centrifugal pump operates depends upon the point of intersection of the system
head and pump characteristic curves. In order for control to be steady, the system curve must
intersect the pump characteristic curve at a significant angle. Examples of satisfactory and
unsatisfactory angles of intersection are shown in Figures 4 and 5.

In Figure 4, the angle of intersection between the

system curve and the pump performance curve is
small. Note that System Curve C intersects the
pump performance curve resulting in Pressure
Pc and Flow Qc. System Curve C could
represent a system curve in which the control
valve is wide open. As the control valve is
closed, the additional pressure moves the system
curve to that of System Curve D resulting in
Pressure Pd and Flow Qd. Note that for a very
small change in pressure, there is a large change
in flow.
Figure 4

In Figure 5, the angle of intersection between the

system curve and the pump performance curve is
much larger than that shown in Figure 4. The
pump performance curve shown in Figures 4 and
5 are identical. In this example, note that System
Curve A intersects the pump performance curve
resulting in Pressure Pa and Flow Qa. As was
the case in Figure 4, Curve A could represent a
system curve in which the control valve is wide
open. As the control valve is closed, the addi-
tional pressure moves the system curve to that of
Curve B resulting in Pressure Pb and Flow Qb.
Since the angle of intersection between the
system curve and the performance curve is much
larger, a larger change in pressure is required to
provide the same change in flow as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 5

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 C. Because of the characteristic flat pump performance curve shape of Sunflo pumps, flow control rather
than pressure control is recommended. Pressure and flow control schemes both operate by throttling
a discharge flow valve. The control signal to the valve comes from either a flow or pressure
controller. When trying to operate the Sunflo pump in the flat area of the performance curve, a small
change in pressure will result in a large change in flow. Since a flow controller responds to changes
in flow rather than pressure, pump control is more stable in this region of the curve.

D. As the pump is operated closer to BEP, the Sunflo pump performance curve provides a more
responsive change in flow for a given change in pressure. Either pressure or flow control of the
Sunflo pump is suitable in this area. However, flow control is still recommended because of the
problems associated with pressure control that were discussed in the previous paragraph.

E. In the portion of the performance curve beyond BEP, the Sunflo pump performance curve shape
provides for small changes in flow for large changes in pressure. Operation in this portion of the
performance curve is discouraged because of control problems and the potential to exceed the driver
capabilities and to exceed the NPSH requirements.

F. If the user requires that the pump be operated on pressure control, contact Sunflo or your local sales
representative. It is possible to modify the pump to steepen the pump performance curve so that
pressure control is more practical.

Parallel Operation

G. When centrifugal pumps are operated in parallel, their control becomes more critical because one
pump may tend to “overpower” the other pump in terms of head at total lower flows. If pumps are
connected together at discharge by a simple, unrestricted manifold, the discharge head of one pump
is upon another; all pumps see the same discharge head at any given moment in time. This situation
is shown on the following curves in Figure 6.

Figure 6 shows that the characteristic curves of two duplicated pumps designated as Pump A and
Pump B. Since no two pumps will have exactly the same performance, the curves in Figure 6 show
that Pump A produces slightly more head than Pump B. The pumps arranged with a manifold having
a common control valve are as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 6 Figure 7

With the manifold pressure set at P1, the flow through Pump A is indicated as A1 and the flow
through Pump B is indicated as B1. If the throttle valve is closed to set the manifold pressure at P2,
the flow through pumps A and B are A2 and B2 respectively. If the control valve were closed even
further, then Pump B would cease to flow entirely resulting in damage for dead-heading the unit. This
situation can be avoided through the proper selection of the control system.

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 H. The best way of ensuring that one of the pumps in a parallel pump system is not deadheaded is to
provide a separate control valve for each pump as Shown in Figure 8. Sunflo also recommends that
individual minimum flow lines be installed for each pump operated in parallel.

Figure 8

I. If individual throttle control valves on each pump as shown in Figure 8 are not available, Sundyne can
modify the steepness of the Head-Flow curve by using a discharge orifice plate installed on the
discharge of each pump, to assure proper parallel operation. Contact Sundyne for the proper orifice
sizing and pump modifications.

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 Troubleshooting

Table 4. Pump and Gearbox Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

No flow, no pressure at Pump not completely Bleed all vapors and gases from system. Also bleed vapor or air
startup. primed. from the seal flush port.

Allow more cool-down time if pumping a low temperature fluid

Verify that pump and suction line are full of liquid.

NPSH available actually Suction line blocked. Check suction strainer and valves.
lower than requirement
specified on specification
sheet.

Excessive pressure drop through suction piping.

Flow restricted by vapor pockets in high points of suction and

discharge piping.

Inability to vent past a check valve in the discharge piping.

Suction tank level or pressure too low.

Entrained gases in pumped liquid.

NPSH reduced by a more volatile process fluid.

Failure of drive component Replace as necessary with Genuine Sundyne Parts.

such as missing drive gear,
sheared or missing
impeller key, or failed high
speed shaft bearing.

Wrong direction of rotation Direction of driver shaft rotation is as shown by arrow on gearbox
on motor. housing. Note: Impeller and driver rotate in different directions.
Rotation can be checked by viewing driver fan or input shaft on
frame-mounted units. Reverse any two leads on motor to change
direction of rotation.

Pump starts and then Improperly primed pump. Attempt to prime pump. If priming is not possible, inspect suction
stops pumping. piping for obstructions.

Determine if there is a check valve on the discharge. If so,

determine if the vapors between the pump and the check valve
are being vented.

Suction screen plugged. Suction line blocked. Check suction strainer and valves.

Air or vapor pockets in Vent suction piping at the highest point. Determine if the piping
suction line. must be redesigned to eliminate the formation of air or vapor
pockets. An eccentric reducer with “Belly” side on top will create a
vapor pocket.

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 Table 4. Pump and Gearbox Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Insufficient flow or Flow rate is higher than Check head rise and flow rate against performance curve.
pressure. pump design allows.

Wrong direction of driver Direction of driver shaft rotation is as shown by arrow on gearbox
shaft rotation. housing. Note: Impeller and driver rotate in different directions.
Rotation can be checked by viewing driver fan or input shaft on
frame-mounted units. Reverse any two leads on motor to change
direction of rotation.

Air trapped in pump or Check shutoff pressure. If deficient, vent pump.

pumping entrained vapors
or gases.
Determine if there is a check valve on the discharge. If so,
determine if the vapors between the pump and the check valve
are being vented.

Available NPSH actually Refer to solutions provided under “No Flow, No Pressure at
lower than required NPSH Startup”.
listed on pump
specification sheet.

Flow too low, causing Increase pump flow rate.

overheating of fluid and
loss of NPSH after a short
period of satisfactory Increase bypass flow rate or use seal cavity bypass to
operation. continuously increase inlet flow rate. Vent to the highest point of
the pump.

Install bypass to recirculate part of pump discharge back to the

supply tank.

Impeller damage by Inspect impeller for nicked, bent, or worn blades. Replace
passage of solid particles. impeller if damaged.

Process fluid specific Check actual viscosity and specific gravity at the operating
gravity or viscosity different temperature. A viscosity higher than 5 centipoise will cause
from what was specified. reduced head and slow and increased power consumption. A
specific gravity higher than what was specified will cause
increased power consumption.

Pressure gauges or flow Remove and replace with calibrated instrument.

meters in error.

Corrosion pitting on pump Minor pitting may be polished with emery cloth. Major pitting
casing. indicates a failed part and should be replaced.

Inspect remainder of pump to determine if other areas of pump

are damaged from corrosion. Replace damaged parts.

Establish corrosion mechanism. Determine if process conditions

can be changed. Consult your authorized Sunflo sales
representative for assistance on different pump materials of
construction.

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 Table 4. Pump and Gearbox Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Insufficient flow or Corrosion and/or erosion of If edge of throat has opened in size, head rise may be reduced.
pressure (cont’d) diffuser throat (may also be Opening of the throat will result in higher flow rate and
accompanied by corrosion horsepower consumption. Corrosion and/or erosion of the diffuser
and/or erosion of diffuser and cover surfaces will also result in a significant increase in
surface adjacent to the horsepower consumption.
impeller).

Pump discharge throat Disassemble pump and inspect pump casing for any obstructions.
partially plugged. Replace hardware with Genuine Sundyne Parts if necessary.

Driver speed too low. Check driver speed against value provided on the pump
specification sheet.

Driver Overloaded. Fluid specific gravity or Decease specific gravity and/or viscosity.
viscosity is higher than
what the pump was initially
designed for. Reduce pump flow to the level that will reduce driver power
consumption to an acceptable level.

Electrical failure in motor. Check circuit breaker heater size and setting.

Check motor voltage.

Check motor current in each phase. The current should be

balanced within 3%.

Mechanical failure in Remove casing and check for impeller rub on cover plate and
driver, gearbox, or pump. pump casing.

Rotate high speed shaft assembly and check for ease of rotation.

Inspect ball bearings and journal bearings. Replace failed parts

with Genuine Sundyne Parts.

Pump operating beyond Check actual pump flow and head against the values provided on
design flow. the pump specification sheet.

Corrosion pitting on Disassemble pump and inspect. Rough or pitted surfaces can
surface of diffuser adjacent cause additional friction losses which will significantly increase
to impeller blades. driver horsepower consumption. Clean these areas of all
obstructions and use emery cloth to restore all surfaces to a
smooth, polished finish. Check the diffuser throat. Erosion and
corrosion will cause roughness that will increase horsepower
consumption. Note: A larger than designed diffuser throat will
allow for a higher flow and horsepower consumption for a given
head rise.

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 Table 4. Pump and Gearbox Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Excessive discharge Flow rate too low Increase flow through pump. Add bypass if required.
pressure pulsations (may
be associated with a
“hammering” sound or may Insufficient NPSH Refer to solution for insufficient NPSH under “No Flow, No
sound like “gravel” being Pressure at Startup”.
pumped).
Defective flow control Repair or replace valve.
valve.

Change of gearbox oil from Gearbox lubricant is Check for excessive pump or seal leakage. Change gearbox oil
normal color to milky pink contaminated with water or and replace all worn or damaged parts with Genuine Sundyne
or yellow. process fluid. Parts.

Inspect shaft sleeve o-rings. Replace if necessary.

Check for restricted seal drain port. Change gearbox oil and
remove restriction.

Shaft sleeve rubs on inside Gearbox bearing failure. Inspect and replace damaged hardware with Genuine Sundyne
diameter of seal. Parts.

Excessive gearbox oil Gearbox seal leakage. Check for fluid leakage from drain port. Disassemble and replace
consumption. worn or damaged hardware.

High lube oil temperature Heat exchanger fouled or Clean heat exchanger.
no coolant flow to heat
exchanger.
Check coolant flow.

Excessive oil foaming. High oil level Check oil level. If too high, shut down the unit and drain the oil to
the correct level.

Incorrect lubricant.

Excessive noise and Rotation incorrect. Direction of driver shaft rotation is as shown by arrow on gearbox
vibration. housing. Note: Impeller and driver rotate in different directions.
Rotation can be checked by viewing driver fan or input shaft on
frame-mounted units. Reverse any two leads on motor to change
direction of rotation.

Worn or damaged Disassemble pump and replace damaged components with

bearings. Genuine Sundyne Parts.

Insufficient NPSH Refer to solution for insufficient NPSH under “No Flow, No
Pressure at Startup”.

Damaged impeller or shaft. Replace as required with Genuine Sundyne Parts.

Partially clogged impeller Back-flush pump to clean impeller. Determine cause of clogging.
causing imbalance.

Foundation not rigid. Tighten down hold-down bolts of pump and motor.

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 Table 4. Pump and Gearbox Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Excessive noise and Suction or discharge piping Anchor piping per the Hydraulic Institute Standards Manual
vibration (cont’d.) not anchored or properly recommendations.
supported.

Damaged drive or pinion Disassemble pump and replace damaged gear with Genuine
gear. Sundyne Parts.

Improper pump and driver Align pump and driver shafts.

alignment.

Resonance of pump Perform vibration testing to determine if there is a natural

foundation. frequency of the installation close to that of the driver. Modify
installation to dampen the natural frequency.

Improper location of Install discharge control valve within 5 feet of the pump
discharge control valve. discharge.

Pump Mechanical Seals

Table 5. Mechanical Seal Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Sudden Increase in Seal Severe cavitation or loss of Correct pump suction condition causing cavitation. Bleed vapor
Leakage. suction pressure causing from seal cavity and restart pump. Install double seal system if
vibration and bouncing of loss of suction cannot be prevented.
seal face.
Replace seal and rotating face with Genuine Sundyne Parts if
either part is shown to be worn or damaged

Seal icing on low Use purge of dry nitrogen gas into seal drain area. Install double
temperature pumps or seal system and use a compatible, nonaqueous, nonvolatile
icing when handling fluids external seal flush.
which have high vapor
pressures at a temperature
of less than 32°F (0°C)

Solid particles in seal Replace seal and rotating face.

cavity or seal spring area.
Supply clean, external seal flush or install double seal system if
particles cannot be removed by a separator or filter.

Seal stationary spring If parts are corroded, check for material compatibility.
action is rough and sticky.
Check for the accumulation of solids in the seal retainer area. If
solids are found, consider the installation of a double seal system.

Worn or damaged seal. Disassemble high speed shaft assembly and replace worn or
damaged components with Genuine Sundyne Parts.

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 Table 5. Mechanical Seal Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Investigative/Corrective Action

Wear pattern on seal Inspect shaft sleeve and impeller hub for high spots. Replace if
rotating faces not uniform necessary. Install new seal and rotating face.
in the circular direction.

Shaft sleeve not parallel causing rotating face to be cocked. Dirt

or debris caught between sleeve, rotating face, or adjacent parts.

Sudden Increase in seal Wear pattern on stationary Replace seal and rotating face.
leakage (cont’d) face of seal is smooth but
not uniform.

Edges of stationary face Prevent loss of pump suction. Install double seal system if loss of
chipped and seal face is suction cannot be prevented.
worn. (Usually caused by
vapor formation in the seal Supply cool seal flush. Consult with your authorized Sunflo sales
cavity. representative to see if a heat exchanger is required.

Seal rotating face is Prevent loss of pump suction. Install double seal system if loss of
cracked or broken. This suction cannot be prevented.
may be caused by damage
during assembly or by Supply cool seal flush. Consult with your authorized Sunflo sales
thermal shock from running representative to see if a heat exchanger is required.
the seal dry.

Wear on seal rotating face Install nitrogen purge in drain area.

near the area where the
outside of the stationary Install a double seal system.
face contacts. (Usually
caused by icing from air in
drain.)

Chemical attack of seal Investigate process fluid properties and change seal and
faces, seal parts, or o-rings o-ring materials if needed.

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 Maintenance

Servicing

A. The normal operating routine, including both minor and major overhaul intervals, depends to a great
extent upon the pump service and duty cycle. The operating life of a piece of equipment is, under
normal circumstances, determined by the action of the operator. All operating parameters should be
frequently observed and recorded. Any deviation from normal range of operating values should be
immediately investigated to determine the cause and to take corrective actions. The following items
should be serviced at the intervals indicated.

Driver

1. Service the driver according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Gearbox Oil Change

2. The oil in the gearbox and the filter should be changed every six months or 4000 hours. Should
the oil become contaminated before the scheduled change-out, completely drain the gearbox.
Depending on the nature and extent of the contamination, consider the disassembly and
cleaning of the gearbox.

Seal Leakage

The seal drain ports should never be plugged unless a double or tandem seal arrangement is
being used. The gearbox seal drain port should remain open at all times.

3. Seal leakage out of the seal drain port should be periodically checked. Seals should be replaced
if leakage increases to an unacceptable level. With a double seal system, the buffer pressure
and usage should be monitored to ensure that the seals are functioning properly.

Radial Ball Bearings

4. The ball bearings in the power frame of all frame-mounted units should be replaced every three
years. These bearings are grease lubricated and are sealed off from the gearbox oil.

Coupling

5. If a flexible coupling is used, refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for service intervals.

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 Torque Values

Table 6. Sunflo P-3000 Torque Values

Torque

Item Description (Ft-Lbs) (Kg-M)

P3-17 Gearbox housing to motor or mounting frame 85 11.8

P3-42 Pump casing nuts 85 11.8

P3-57 Inducer 36 – 40 5.0 – 5.5

Inducer with Teflon o-ring (re-torque after 30 min.) 50 – 54 6.9 – 7.5

P3-62 Drive gear screw 35 4.9

P3-179 Journal bearing cap screws in aluminum gearbox housing 5.5 – 6.1 0.7 – 0.8

Journal bearing cap screws in steel aluminum gearbox housing and seal housing 8.0 – 8.5 1.1 – 1.2

Pump Disassembly

All o-rings and gaskets must be discarded and replaced during the assembly of the pump.

Step 1

Disconnect the driver energy source, depressurize the system, and disconnect the pump from the suction
and discharge flanges.

For those Sunflo P-3000models that use casing bolts instead of studs and nuts, remove the pump casing
bolts from the 3 and 9 o’clock positions as shown. Install threaded rods in place of 2 of the bolts. These
threaded rods are needed to help guide the pump casing so that the impeller and inducer are not
damaged during removal.

Install an eye bolt to hold the casing with a hoist. Loosen and remove the remaining pump casing bolts.

Step 2
Remove the pump casing by lifting and gently
pulling it away from the gearbox

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 Step 3

Do not let the high speed shaft assembly drop

as damage can occur to the gears and
inducer.

To disengage the high speed.

Step 4

Place the high-speed shaft assembly on a clean

work surface for disassembly.

Step 5

Use care when removing the cap screws from

the outboard journal bearing to avoid
dropping the screws into the gearbox. Failure
to remove any dropped screws from the
gearbox sump could result in equipment
damage when the pump is restarted.
Remove the outboard journal bearing (Item P3-
23) from the gearbox housing by removing the
cap screws. The bearing has two ¼”-20 UNC
tapped holes for the temporary installation of
jacking bolts to facilitate the removal of the
bearing.

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 Step 6

When draining the gearbox, a small amount of

the oil will remain inside the sump.

Before removing the heat exchanger, filter

assembly and external lube pump piping, make a
sketch of the piping. There are many different
arrangements of the P-3000 lube pump piping
depending on the model and the customer
requirements. Having a sketch will be beneficial
during assembly.

Before further disassembly, drain the gearbox oil from the sump by removing drain plug (Item P3-14).

Place a pan under the heat exchanger to catch any oil that drips out. Loosen the fittings and remove the
heat exchanger.

Unscrew and remove the oil filter element. Then remove all remaining lube pump system piping.

Install an eye bolt on top of the gearbox housing. Remove the 8 attaching nuts and bolts and lift the
gearbox from either the mounting frame or the motor. A pry bar may be needed to separate the gearbox
from its mating flange.

When the pilot on the gearbox mounting flange is free, raise the gearbox approximately 2 inches. This
will allow the housing to clear the drive gear.

Remove and discard the gearbox o-ring (Item P3-121).

The lube pump described in this section applies to all units sold after September, 1996. For units
purchased prior to this date, refer to the pump disassembly appendix at the end of this section for
information on disassembly of the lube pump. If you are unsure which lube pump design your Sunflo
pump uses, refer to the pictures.

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 Step 7

Once the gearbox has been removed, the lube

pump and internal piping system will be exposed.

Step 8

The lube pump assembly is held in place by two

3/8” – 16 UNC socket head cap screws and lock
washers. If the lube pump manifold must be
removed, ensure that the gasket between the
lube pump manifold and gearbox is also removed.
With the lube pump manifold out of the gearbox
housing, the standpipe and pressure relief valve
can be removed if necessary.

Step 9

The splash guard (Item P3-141) covering the

drive gear must be removed prior to pulling the
gear. Remove the two cap screws that hold the
guard in place.

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 Step 10

To remove the lube pump driving lug (Item P3-

35), remove the bolt and lock washer from the
input or motor shaft.

Step 11

Failure to use a spacer when removing the gear

may damage the gear teeth.

If a torch is needed to heat the gear, do not apply

the flame to the gear teeth as this may
permanently damage the gear. Uniformly heat the
gear while keeping the flame close to the hub.

The Sunflo P-3000 gears can be quite heavy.

Special care must be taken to prevent the gear
being damaged from falling onto the ground.
When removing the gear, place something soft on
the ground below the gear such as a piece of
wood.

Use a gear puller to remove the drive gear (Item P3-3). A spacer should be used under the puller
jaws to protect the edges of the gear teeth. If the gear is difficult to remove, then a torch may be used
to heat the gear. When using a torch, do not apply the flame to the gear teeth. Uniformly heat the
gear keeping the flame close to the hub.

Steps 12 through 14 of the disassembly procedure apply only to close coupled configured
units.

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 Step 12 (Close Coupled Units Only)

With the drive gear removed, slide off the baffle

plate (Item P3-44).

Step 13 (Close Coupled Units Only)

Remove the lip seal (Item P3-85) from the baffle

plate by tapping the seal retainer with a drift
punch and hammer.

Step 14 (Close Coupled Units Only)

Loosen the 3 set screws (Item P3-83) and remove

the shaft sleeve (Item P3-84) and o-ring (Item P3-
82) from the motor shaft.

Note: Steps 15 through 17 of the disassembly procedure apply only to frame mounted units

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 Step 15 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

Remove the mounting baffle plate socket head

cap screws and washers.

Pull out the mounting frame baffle plate

(Item P3-190) to expose the mounting frame
bearings.

Step 16 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

Remove the lip seal (Item P3-239) from the baffle

plate by tapping the seal with a drift punch and
hammer.

Step 17 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

Using a soft hammer, gently tap on the driver end

of the input shaft (Item P3-96) and remove the
shaft and bearing assembly from the mounting
frame.

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 Step 18 (All Models)

The inducer has left hand threads.

To remove the inducer (Item P3-57) and inducer

stud (Item P3-102), an adjustable wrench is
placed on one of the impeller blades and an open-
end wrench is used on the inducer hub. If you
cannot get the open-wrench onto the inducer hub,
then use a strap wrench.

Step 19 (All Models)

The impeller (Item P3-33) can now be removed.

In some instances, the impeller will not easily

slide off the splined end of the high-speed shaft.
This is normally caused by the accumulation of
foreign debris in the fit between the impeller and
shaft. If this is the case, try using two pry bars
between the impeller and seal housing to slide the
impeller off. Use extreme care to not damage the
impeller blades.

If using the pry bars to remove the impeller does

not work, then try the following:
1. Remove the 4 cap screws and washers
(Items P3-179 & P3-180) that fasten the
journal bearing into the seal housing.

2. Use 2 of the cap screws as jacking bolts

on the journal bearing. Removal of the
journal bearing will push the shaft out of
the seal housing.

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 Steps 20 through 23 of the disassembly procedure apply to the P-3000 in the single seal
configuration. Steps 24 through 27 apply to the P-3000 in the double seal configuration. Steps 28
through 33 apply to the P-3000 in the tandem seal configuration.

Step 20 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

The seal housing (Item P3-19) can now be

separated from the high-speed shaft. Slide the
housing from the shaft leaving the process seal
(Item P3-77), process seal rotating face (Item P3-
25), gearbox seal (Item P3-30), gearbox seal
rotating face (Item P3-158), thrust runner (Item
P3-151, and shaft sleeve (Item P3-22) inside the
seal housing.

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 Step 21 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing so that the inboard journal

bearing is facing up. Remove the 4 cap screws
and lock washers (Item P3-179 & P3-180) that
hold the bearing. There are two 1/4’’-20 UNC
tapped holes provided in the bearing flange for
jacking screws that facilitate the removal of the
bearing.

When the inboard journal bearing is removed, the

oil deflector plate (Item P3-36) can also be
removed.

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 Step 22 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

With the inboard journal bearing removed, the

thrust runner and gearbox mechanical seal
rotating face can now be removed.

Step 23 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

To remove the gearbox mechanical seal

(Item P3-30) and process mechanical seal (Item
P3-77), tap the seal retainer using a drift punch
and hammer. Once the seals have been
removed, the shaft sleeve will come out.

Step 24 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

The seal housing (Item P3-19) can now be

separated from the high speed shaft. Slide the
housing from the shaft leaving the snap ring (Item
P3-54), inboard process seal (Item P3-77),
outboard process seal (Item P3-77), process seal
rotating face (Item P3-25), gearbox mechanical
seal (Item P3-30), gearbox seal rotating face
(Item P3-158), thrust runner (Item P3-151), and
shaft sleeve (Item P3-22) inside the seal housing.

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 Step 25 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing so that the inboard journal

bearing is facing up. Remove the 4 cap screws
and lock washers (Item P3-179 & P3-180) that
hold the bearing. There are two 1/4’’-20 UNC
tapped holes provided in the bearing flange for
jacking screws that facilitate the removal of the
bearing.

When the inboard journal bearing is removed, the

oil deflector plate (Item P3-36) can also be
removed.

Step 26 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

With the inboard journal bearing removed, the

thrust runner and gearbox mechanical seal
rotating face can now be removed.

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 Step 27 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing so that the inboard process

seal is facing up. Using a hook-type device,
remove the snap ring.

Remove the inboard process seal and rotating

face.

Using a drift pin and hammer, remove the

outboard process seal and gearbox
mechanical seal.

Step 28 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

The seal housing (Item P3-19) can now be

separated from the high speed shaft. Slide the
housing from the shaft leaving the seal snap rings
(Item P3-108), inboard (primary) process seal
(Item P3-77), inboard process seal rotating face
(Item P3-25), outboard (secondary) process seal
(Item P3-77), outboard process seal rotating face
(Item P3-70), gearbox mechanical seal (Item P3-
30), gearbox seal rotating face/thrust runner (Item
P3-151), outboard sleeve (Item P3-64), inboard
shaft sleeve (Item P3-22), throat bushing (Item
P3-72), and throat bushing retaining ring (Item
P3-74) inside the seal housing.

Step 29 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing so that the inboard journal

bearing is facing up. Remove the 4 cap screws
and lock washers (Items P3-179 & P3-180) that
hold the bearing. There are two 1/4’’-20 UNC
tapped holes provided in the bearing flange for
jacking screws that facilitate the removal of the
bearing.

When the inboard journal bearing is removed, the

oil deflector plate (Item P3-36) can also be
removed.

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 Step 30 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Place the seal housing on a work surface with the

process seals facing up. Using a hook type
device, remove the throat bushing retaining ring
(Item P3-74).

Remove the throat bushing (Item P3-72).

Remove the inboard (primary) process seal

rotating face (P3-77).

Step 31 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Using a hook-type device, remove the first seal

snap ring (Item P3-108).

Remove the inboard shaft sleeve (Item P3-22).

Remove the inboard (primary) process seal (P3-

77).

Step 32 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Using a hook-type device, remove the second

seal snap ring (Item P3-108).

Remove the outboard (secondary) process seal

rotating face (Item P3-70).

Using a hook-type device, remove the third seal

snap ring (Item P3-108).

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 Step 33 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing over so that the gearbox

mechanical seal is facing up.

Using a hook-type device, remove the fourth seal

snap ring (Item P3-108).

Remove the outboard (secondary) process seal

by pressing on the lower shaft sleeve (Item P3-
64). The shaft sleeve slinger will engage on the
seal retainer and push the seal out.

Remove the gearbox mechanical seal (Item P3-

30).

Remove all remaining o-rings.

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 PUMP ASSEMBLY

All o-rings and gaskets must be discarded and replaced during the assembly of the pump.

All o-rings should be lubricated prior to installation to prevent the o-ring from being damaged during
assembly, ensure that a compatible lubricant is being used. Do not use petroleum-based lubricants on
any o-rings made form EPDM (ethylene propylene).

Step 1 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

The mounting frame bearings are sealed grease

lubricated bearings. Do not use a bearing heater
to install the bearings onto the input shaft.

There is only one correct way to install the frame

mount bearings onto the input shaft. Install the
bearings onto the shaft so that the notched side of
the inner races face each other.

Press new ball bearings (Item P3-95) onto the

input shaft. Ensure that the notched side of the
inner races face each other.

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 Step 2 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

Insert the bearing/input shaft assembly into the

mounting frame (Item P3-100).

Step 3 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

There is only one correct way to install the lip seal

into the retainer cap. Refer to figure 9 for the
correct orientation of the seal.

Install a new lip seal (Item P3-239) into the baffle

plate (Item P3-190) by placing an arbor over the
seal and lightly tapping the seal in with a hammer.

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 Figure 9. Orientation of Lip Seal into Retainer Cap

Step 4 (Frame Mounted Units Only)

When installing the retainer cap, leave the 2

bottom socket head cap screws out since
these will be needed to fasten the splash
guard.

Install the baffle plate with 2 of the 4 socket head

cap screws and lock washers.

Steps 5 and 6 of the assembly procedure apply only to close coupled configured units.

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 Step 5 (Close Coupled Units Only)

Lube the ID of shaft sleeve (Item P3-84) in the

area indicated by the asterisk (*) on Figure 10.

Lubricate and slightly stretch the o-ring (Item P3-

82) and install into the o-ring groove.

Figure 10. Close Coupled Input Shaft Sleeve

Place an arbor over the sleeve as shown in Figure

11 and use a soft hammer to push the sleeve over
the motor shaft. Push the sleeve until it bottoms
out.

Figure 11. Close Coupled Shaft Sleeve

Installation.
Tighten all 3 set screws (Item P3-83).

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 Step 6 (Close Coupled Units Only)

There is only 1 correct way to in-stall the lip seal

into the baffle plate. Refer to Figure 12 for the
correct orientation of the seal.

Install a new lip seal (Item P3-85) into the baffle

plate (Item P3-44).

Slide baffle plate assembly onto motor shaft until

the plate engages the motor.

Figure 12. Close Coupled Lip Seal Orientation

into Baffle Plate

Step 7

Do not force the drive gear onto the input shaft

with a hammer as this may damage the gear.

Heat the drive gear to 350°F – 375°D (175°C –

190°C) for at least 1 hour.

Slide the gear onto input shaft and allow to cool.

If the gear will not fit, then reheat the gear, shrink
the motor shaft down with dry ice, and try again.

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 The lube pump described in this section applies to all units sold after September, 1996. For units
purchased prior to this date, refer to the pump assembly appendix at the end of this section for
information on assembly of the lube pump. If you are unsure what lube pump design your Sunflo pump
uses, refer to the pictures.

Step 8

Install the lube pump driving lug (Item P3-35) onto

the input or motor shaft using the bolt and lock
washers.

Step 9

Install splash guard (Item P3-141) using the 2

remaining cap screws and lock washers. For a
frame mount configuration, these cap screws will
also be used to fasten the bearing housing retainer
cap.

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 Step10

Install the lube pump manifold assembly into the

gearbox housing. Before installing the pump
manifold, ensure that a new gasket is being used
and that the old gasket has been removed.

Step 11

Install the outboard journal bearing (Item P3-23)

into the gearbox housing. Ensure that both o-rings
(Item P3-181) have been installed around the OD
of the bearing

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 Step 12

Insert a new gearbox sealing o-ring (Item P3-121)

into the gearbox.

Install the gearbox onto the mounting frame or

motor and tighten the 8 nuts, bolts, and washers
(Items P3-1, P3-43, P3-46 and P3-17).

If the gearbox will not seat against its mating

flange, then the lube pump driving lug (Item P3-35)
is not seating into the lube pump assembly. If this
is the case, clock the input or motor shaft 90
degrees and try again.

Step 13

Install the drain plug (Item P3-14) back into the

gearbox housing.

Install all lube pump piping including the heat

exchanger and filter assembly.

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 Steps 14 through 26 of the assembly procedure apply to the P-3000 in the single seal configuration.
Steps 27 through 41 apply to the P-3000 in the double seal configuration. Steps 42 through 61 apply to
the P-3000 in the tandem seal configuration.

During assembly, the gearbox and process mechanical seals should be pressed into position without
touching the seal faces. Sunflo recommends that you use an arbor that applies pressure to the seal
retainer and not to the seal face. A tool drawing is provided in this manual. (see page 83)

Step 14 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Place the seal housing on a workbench with the

inboard side facing up.

Slightly stretch and lubricate the process seal

o-ring (Item P3-28) and install into the o-ring
groove in the seal bore.

Install the process mechanical seal (Item P3-77)

using the seal installation tool. (see page 83)

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 Step 15 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Flip the seal housing over so that the out-board

side is facing up.

Slightly stretch and lubricate the gearbox seal

o-ring (Item P3-28) and install into the o-ring
groove in the seal bore.

Install the gearbox mechanical seal (Item P3-30)

using the seal installation tool. (See Figure 14)

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 `

Step 16 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the

gearbox mechanical seal rotating face. One side
of the rotating face will have a beveled edge on
the ID of the face. This side must not be in
contact with the gearbox seal primary ring since
this face is not hard coated.

Install the gearbox seal rotating face

(Item P3-158) by placing the part onto the
gearbox mechanical seal. Ensure that the
rotating face is centered on the seal face.

Step 17 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the thrust

runner. One side of the thrust runner will have a
wide face and the other side will have a narrow
face. The side with the narrow face must be in
contact with the gearbox seal rotating face.

Install the thrust runner (Item P3-151) by placing

the part onto the gearbox mechanical seal
rotating face. Ensure that the thrust runner is
centered on the rotating face.

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 Step 18 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

The journal bearing design is different depending

on whether the pump discharge orientation is
horizontal or vertical. If the pump discharge
orientation is being changed, you must consult
with your authorized Sunflo sales representative
to purchase the correct bearing. Failure to make
this change will prevent the bearing from being
adequately lubricated and will cause the pump to
fail.

Install the inboard journal bearing with o-rings

(Item P3-181) using the 4 cap screws and lock
washers (Items P3-179 & P3-180). Use the cap
screw at the 12 o’clock position to secure the oil
fill deflector plate (Item P3-36).

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 Step 19 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Place the high-speed shaft on a work surface with

the splined end of the shaft pointing up.

Slide the seal housing assembly over the high-

speed shaft until the journal bearing engages the
shaft thrust runner.

Step 20 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Insert the shaft sleeve o-ring (Item P3-183) over

the splined end of the high-speed shaft. Using a
screw driver or similar tool, push the o-ring down
the shaft until it is resting against gearbox
mechanical seal rotating face

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 Step 21 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Install the shaft sleeve o-ring (Item P3-117) into

the groove on the shaft sleeve.

Step 22 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the shaft

sleeve. One side of the sleeve is chamfered to
accept the o-ring. The shaft sleeve must be
installed such that the chamfered side is pointing
towards the gearbox mechanical seal. Failure to
properly install the shaft sleeve may bind the
high-speed shaft and will cause the assembly to
leak.

Slide the shaft sleeve (Item P3-22) onto the high-

speed shaft. Push the sleeve into the assembly
until it is resting against the gearbox mechanical
seal rotating face and o-ring.

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 Step 23 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Slide the process seal rotating face (Item P3-25)

onto the high-speed shaft so that it is resting on
the seal face.

Step 24 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Install the impeller o-ring (Item P3-18) into the

o-ring groove on the impeller hub, it will be
necessary to lubricate the o-ring to keep it in the
groove. Then slide the impeller over the splined
end of the high-speed shaft.

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 Step 25 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

The inducer stud threads are left-handed.

The inducer stud must be completely threaded

into the inducer before installation into the pump
shaft. Failure to completely thread the stud may
allow the inducer to come loose during operation
and damage the pump.

Install the inducer o-ring (Item P3-58).

Thread the inducer stud (Item P3-102)

completely into the inducer. Install the inducer
and tighten.

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 Step 26 (Single Seal Configuration Only)

Install the seal housing o-rings (Item P3-148).

Install the casing o-ring (Item P3-20).

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 Step 27 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

During assembly, the gearbox and process

mechanical seals should be pressed into position
without touching the seal faces. Sunflo
recommends that you use an arbor that applies
pressure to the seal retainer and not to the seal
face. A tool drawing is provided in this manual.
(see page 83)

Place the seal housing on a workbench with the

inboard side facing up.

Slightly stretch and lubricate the process seal

o-ring for the outboard seal (Item P3-28) and
install into the o-ring groove in the seal bore.

Install the outboard process mechanical seal

(Item P3-77) using the seal installation tool.

After the seal is installed, slightly stretch and

lubricate the process seal o-ring for the inboard
seal (Item P3-28) and install into the o-ring
groove in the seal bore.

Step 28 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Turn the seal housing over so that the outboard

side is facing up.

Slightly stretch and lubricate the gearbox seal

o-ring (Item P3-28) and install into the o-ring
groove in the seal bore.

Install the gearbox mechanical seal (Item P3-30)

using the seal installation tool. (see page 83)

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 Step 29 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the

gearbox mechanical seal rotating face. One side
of the rotating face will have a beveled edge on
the ID of the face. This side must not be in
contact with the gearbox seal primary ring.

Install the gearbox seal rotating face

(Item P3-158) by placing the part onto the
gearbox mechanical seal. Ensure that the
rotating face is centered on the seal face.

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 Step 30 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the thrust

runner. One side of the thrust runner will have a
wide face and the other side will have a narrow
face. The side with the narrow face must be in
contact with the gearbox seal rotating face.

Install the thrust runner (Item P3-151) by placing

the part onto the gearbox mechanical seal
rotating face. Ensure that the thrust runner is
centered on the rotating face.

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 Step 31 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

The journal bearing design is different depending

on whether the pump discharge orientation is
horizontal or vertical. If the pump discharge
orientation is being changed, you must consult
with your authorized Sunflo sales representative
to purchase the correct bearing. Failure to make
this change will prevent the bearing from being
adequately lubricated and will cause the pump to
fail.

Install the inboard journal bearing with o-rings

(Item P3-181) using the 4 cap screws and lock
washers (Items P3-179 & P3-180). Use the cap
screw at the 12 o’clock position to secure the oil
fill deflector plate (Item P3-36).

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 Step 32 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Place the high-speed shaft on a work surface with

the splined end of the shaft pointing up.

Slide the seal housing assembly over the high-

speed shaft until the journal bearing engages the
shaft thrust runner.

Step 33 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Insert the shaft sleeve o-ring (Item P3-183) over

the splined end of the high speed shaft. Using a
screw driver or similar tool, push the o-ring down
the shaft until it is resting against gearbox
mechanical seal rotating face.

Step 34 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Slide the shaft sleeve (Item P3-22) onto the high-

speed shaft. Push the sleeve into the assembly
until it is resting against the gearbox mechanical
seal rotating face.

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 Step 35 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the shaft sleeve o-ring (Item P3-117) into

the groove on the shaft sleeve.

Step 36 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the process seal rotating face (Item P3-25)

by placing the part onto the outboard mechanical
seal primary ring. Ensure that the rotating face is
centered on the seal face.

Step 37 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the inboard process mechanical seal (Item

P3-77) using the seal installation tool shown on
page 83. Ensure that the seal primary ring is
facing away from the inboard side of the seal
housing.

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 Step 38 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the seal retaining ring (Item P3-54).

Step 39 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the impeller o-ring (Item P3-18). It will be

necessary to lubricate the o-ring to keep it in the
groove. Then install the impeller over the splined
end of the high-speed shaft

Step 40 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

The inducer stud threads are left-handed.

The inducer stud must be completely threaded

into the inducer before installation into the pump
shaft. Failure to completely thread the stud may
allow the inducer to come loose during operation
and damage the pump.

Install the inducer o-ring (Item P3-58).

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 Thread the inducer stud (Item P3-102)
completely into the inducer. Install the inducer
and tighten.

Step 41 (Double Seal Configuration Only)

Install the seal housing o-rings (Item P3-148).

Install the casing o-ring (Item P3-20).

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 Step 42 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

During assembly, the gearbox and process

mechanical seals should be pressed into position
without touching the seal faces. Sunflo
recommends that you use an arbor that applies
pressure to the seal retainer and not to the seal
face. A tool drawing is provided in this manual.
(see page 83)

Place the seal housing on a workbench with the

inboard side facing down.

Slightly stretch and lubricate the gearbox seal

o-ring (Item P3-28) and install into the o-ring
groove in the seal bore.

Install the gearbox mechanical seal (Item P3-30)

using the seal installation tool. (see page 83)

Install the first seal snap ring (Item P3-108).

Step 43 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Unlike the P-3000 single and double seal

configurations, the P-3000 model with tandem
seals does not use a separate gearbox
mechanical seal rotating face and thrust runner.
There is only one part that functions as both the
rotating face and thrust runner.

There is only one correct way to install the

rotating face/thrust runner. One side of the part
will have a wide face and the other side will have
a narrow face. The side with the narrow face
must be in contact with the gearbox mechanical
seal.

Install the rotating face/thrust runner

(Item P3-151) with the large face pointing
outwards.

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 Step 44 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

The journal bearing design is different depending

on whether the pump discharge orientation is
horizontal or vertical. If the pump discharge
orientation is being changed, you must consult
with your authorized Sunflo sales representative
to purchase the correct bearing. Failure to make
this change will prevent the bearing from being
adequately lubricated and will cause the pump to
fail.

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 Install the inboard journal bearing with o-rings
(P3-181) using the 4 cap screws and lock
washers (Item P3-179 & P3-180). Use the cap
screw at the 12 o’clock position to secure the oil
fill deflector plate (Item P3-36)

Step 45 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Slightly stretch and lubricate the outboard

(secondary) process seal o-ring (Item P3-28) and
install into the o-ring groove in the seal housing
bore.

Step 46 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Slightly stretch and lubricate the inboard (primary)

process seal o-ring (Item P3-28) and install into
the o-ring groove in the seal housing bore

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 Step 47 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Place the high-speed shaft on a work surface with

the splined end of the shaft pointing up.

Slide the seal housing assembly over the high-

speed shaft until the journal bearing engages the
shaft thrust runner.

Step 48 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Slightly stretch the first outboard shaft sleeve

o-ring (Item P3-183) and slide the o-ring down the
shaft. Using a screw driver or similar tool, push
the o-ring down the shaft until it is resting against
gearbox seal rotating face/thrust runner.

Step 49 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the

outboard shaft sleeve. If you inspect the sleeve,
you will see that there are two different outer
diameters. The side of the sleeve with the larger
of the two diameters must be towards the
gearbox seal rotating face/thrust runner.

Slide the outboard shaft sleeve (Item P3-64)

down the high-speed shaft until the sleeve slides
over the o-ring and engages the gearbox seal
rotating face/thrust runner.

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 Step 50 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the outboard (secondary) process

mechanical seal (Item P3-77) using the seal
installation tool (see page 83). Ensure that the
seal primary ring is facing towards the suction
side.

Install the second seal snap ring (Item P3-108).

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 Step 51 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Slightly stretch the second outboard shaft sleeve

o-ring (Item P3-183) and slide the o-ring down the
shaft. Using a screw driver or similar tool, push
the o-ring down the shaft until it is flush with the
top of the lower shaft sleeve. There will be a
chamfer for the o-ring to slide into.

Step 52 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Slide the outboard (secondary) process seal

rotating face (Item P3-70) down the high-speed
shaft until the rotating face is engaged against the
seal face.

Step 53 (Tandem Configuration Only)

Slightly stretch the inboard shaft sleeve o-ring

(Item P3-183) and slide the o-ring down the shaft.
Using a screw driver or similar tool, push the
o-ring down the shaft until it is flush with
secondary rotating face.

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 Step 54 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the third seal snap ring (Item P3-108).

Install the inboard (primary) process mechanical

seal (Item P3-77) using the seal installation tool
(see page 83). Ensure that the seal primary ring
is facing towards the suction side.

Install the fourth seal snap ring (Item P3-108).

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 Step 55 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

There is only one correct way to install the

inboard shaft sleeve. If you inspect the sleeve,
you will see that one side has a 45° chamfer and
the other side does not. The side with the
chamfer must be facing towards the secondary
process seal rotating face.

Install the inboard shaft sleeve (Item P3-22) until

the sleeve slides over the o-ring and engages the
secondary seal rotating face.

Step 56 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the inboard shaft sleeve face o-ring (Item

P3-117) into the groove on the shaft sleeve face.

Step 57 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the inboard (primary) process seal rotating

face (Item P3-25) so that the rotating face
engages the face of the outboard shaft sleeve.

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 Step 58 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the throat bushing (Item P3-72).

Step 59 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the throat bushing retaining ring

(Item P3-74).

Step 60 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the impeller o-ring (Item P3-18). It will be

necessary to lubricate the o-ring to keep it in the
groove. Then install the impeller over the splined
end of the high-speed shaft.

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 Step 61 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

The inducer stud threads are left-handed.

The inducer stud must be completely threaded

into the inducer before installation into the pump
shaft. Failure to completely thread the stud may
allow the inducer to come loose during operation
and damage the pump.

Install the inducer o-ring (Item P3-58).

Thread the inducer stud (Item P3-102)

completely into the inducer. Install the inducer
and tighten.

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 Step 62 (Tandem Seal Configuration Only)

Install the seal housing o-rings (Item P3-148).

Install the casing o-ring (Item P3-20)

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 Pump Assembly Appendix

The following steps are for the installation of the internal lube pump assembly on Sunflo P-3000 models
manufactured prior to September, 1996. If you are unsure which lube pump design your Sunflo pump
uses, compare your model to the pictures.

Step 1

Install the gear retainer. The gear retainer has an

alignment pin that indexes to the slot in the end of
the shaft.

Fasten the gear retainer into the end of the input

shaft using the socket head screw and lock
washer.

Step 2

Install the lube pump relief spring into the retainer.

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 Step 3

Completely immerse the lube pump in the same

oil that will be used for the gearbox. This is
required to ensure that the gears are properly
lubricated when the pump is started for the first
time.

Install the lube pump into the retainer. Ensure

that the pin on the lube pump indexes to the slot
on the gear retainer.

Step 4

The lube pump manifold may be installed into the

gearbox housing using the 2 socket head cap
screws and lock washers. Ensure that the old
gasket has been removed and a new gasket
between the manifold and gearbox is used

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 Step 5

The relief area on the lube pump must be

positioned to line up with the anti-rotation pin in
the lube pump manifold. Position the lube pump
so that the anti-rotation pin in the lube pump
manifold will be at the midpoint of the relief area
on the lube pump when assembled.

Proceed with the assembly of the gearbox

housing onto either the motor or the mounting
frame. During assembly, only fasten the housing
with 2 of the bolts.

Steps 6 and 7 are needed to ensure that the lube pump was been properly assembled. Improper
assembly of the lube pump system will cause a failure of the journal bearings.

Step 6 only applies when you have the lube oil system piping removed.

Step 7 only applies when you have the lube oil system piping installed.

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 Step 6 (Lube Oil System Piping Removed)

Pour enough oil into the gearbox housing so that

the oil level reaches the stand pipe of the lube oil
manifold assembly.

Place your finger over the lube oil discharge hole

on the front face of the gearbox housing.

With your finger over the hole, turn either the input
shaft for frame mounted units or the motor fan for
close coupled units. While turning the shaft, you
should feel pressure being developed on your
finger.

Step 7 (Lube Oil System Piping Installed)

Pour enough oil into the gearbox housing so that

the oil level reaches the stand pipe of the lube oil
manifold assembly.

Place your finger over the lube oil discharge hole

inside the seal housing bore.

With your finger over the hole, turn either the input
shaft for frame mounted units or the motor fan for
close coupled units. While turning the shaft, you
should feel pressure being developed on your
finger.

Step 8

If oil pressure is not being developed, then

something went wrong with the assembly. Drain
the oil out of the gearbox sump and remove the
gearbox housing.

Repeat this procedure beginning at Step 1.

If you continue to have problems with developing

oil pressure, contact your Authorized Sunflo Sales
Representative for technical assistance.

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 SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL DRAWING (PART NUMBER _________________________)
(ALL DIMENSION IN INCHES)

Figure 13

P-3000 CLOSE COUPLED MOTOR SHAFT SLEEVE ARBOR (PART NUMBER _________)
(ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES)

Figure 14

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 Parts List

General

A. Assemblies, subassemblies, and components of the P-3000 pump are illustrated on the following exploded and
cross sectional views. The corresponding parts lists, keyed to each part by item number, identify detailed parts
by part name, quantity, and location.

Recommended Spares

B. Recommended spare parts are indicated in the quantity column by an asterisk (*) to the specific quantity. The
quantity column and the indicated spares recommended are based on the support of one unit.

C. The type and quantity of spare parts may vary with each application, depending upon equipment location,
operating conditions, and the type of liquid being pumped. An available supply of recommended spares provides
immediate replacement parts without costly downtime and keeps inventory requirements to a minimum. You can
obtain assistance for planning an adequate supply of recommended spare parts by contacting your local Sunflo
sales representative.

Ordering Replacement Parts

D. When ordering spare parts, they should be ordered through your local Sunflo sales representative. Please
provide the unit serial number and list each part by item number as shown in this instruction manual. If part
numbers are available, list both part numbers and item numbers. Please specify the quantities desired.

E. If you do not know who your distributor is, contact the following:

Sundyne Corporation, Attention: Parts Order coordinator, 14845 W. 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80007, USA
Phone: +1-303-425-0800
FAX: +1-303-425-0896

or

Sundyne Corporation, S.A.,Fluid Handling Division, DeKleetlaan 5, Box 1, B-1831Diegem, Belgium

Phone: +322-719-78-70
Fax: +322-719-78-80

or

Nikkiso-Sundyne Company, Ltd., 17-10, Ebisu 2 Chome, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

Phone: +81-3-3444-6475
FAX: +81-3-3444-6806

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 P-3000 High Speed Shaft Assembly – Double Seals
Figure 15

NOTE: P3-31 (Cover Plate) is integral to P3-19 (Seal Housing).

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 P-3000 High Speed Shaft Assembly – Single Seal
Figure 16

Note: P3-31 (Cover Plate) is now integral to P3-19 seal housing

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 P-3000 High Speed Shaft Assembly – Tandem Seal
Figure 17

NOTE: P3-31 (Cover Plate) is integral to P3-19 (Seal Housing).

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 Figure 18

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 Figure 19

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 P3-181 P3-158 P3-178 P3-30 P3-29 P3-221 P3-77
P3-151
P3-120 P3-19

P3-179
P3-25
P3-37
P3-150 P3-117
P3-186
P3-179 P3-33/102

P3-180
P3-32
P3-161

P3-23 P3-58

P3-57
P3-38/200

P3-99 P3-182
P3-192
P3-196 P3-215
P3-96 P3-18
P3-22
P3-28

P3-147

P3-148 P3-20
P3-95
P3-42
P3-116 P3-43

P3-222
P3-5
P3-143
P3-190
P3-144
P3-3
P3-152
P3-100
P3-146

P3-145
P3-2
P3-161
P3-1 P3-121 P3-46 P3-17 P3-160 P3-64 P3-15
P3-14 P3-141 P3-62 P3-63

Figure 20

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 Table 7. Common Parts (All Seal Configurations)
* Recommended Spare Parts
Item No. Part Name Qty.
P3-1 Gearbox Housing Flat Washer 7
P3-10 Sight Glass 2
P3-11 Sight Glass Gasket 2
P3-12 Sight Glass Retainer 2
P3-13 Sight glass Self-Tapping Screw 2
P3-14 Oil Drain Plug (Note 1) 1
P3-15 Gearbox Housing 1
P3-17 Gearbox Housing Bolt 7
P3-2 Gearbox Nut 7
P3-3 Drive Gear 1
P3-32 Pump Casing 1
P3-34 Lube Pump Assembly (Note 2) 1
P3-35 Lube Pump Driving Lug Assembly (Note 2) 1
P3-36 Oil Fill Deflector Plate (Note 2) 1
P3-41 Pump Casing Studs 8
P3-42 Pump Casing Nuts 8
P3-43 Flat Washers 16
P3-44 Baffle Plate (Close Coupled Configuration Only) 1
P3-46 Gearbox Housing Lock Washer 7
P3-5 Drive Gear Key 1
P3-71 Gearbox Housing Bolt (Note 3) 1
P3-8 Gearbox Fill/Vent Plug 1
P3-82 Shaft Sleeve O-Ring (Close Coupled configuration ) *1
P3-83 Set Screws (Close Coupled Configuration) 3
P3-84 Shaft Sleeve (Close Coupled Configuration ) 1
P3-85 Baffle Plate Lip Seal (Close Coupled Configuration 1
P3-95 Ball Bearing (Frame Mount) 2
P3-96 Input Shaft (Frame Mount Configuration) 1
P3-99 Coupling Key (Frame Mount) 1
P3-100 Mounting Frame (Frame Mount Configuration) 1
P3-121 Gearbox Housing O-Ring 1
P3-132 Seal Flush Cap 1
P3-139 Splash Guard Washer 2
P3-140 Splash Guard Bolt 2
P3-141 Splash Guard 1
P3-153 Oil Filter Manifold 1
P3-163 Oil Filter *1
P3-175 Heat Exchanger 1

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 Table 7. Common Parts (All Seal Configurations)
* Recommended Spare Parts
Item No. Part Name Qty.
P3-178 Seal Housing Locating Pin 1
P3-190 Baffle Plate (Frame Mount) 1
P3-192 Baffle Plate Bolt (Frame Mount) 4
P3-214 Lube Oil Fill Plug 1
P3-215 Flow Straightener 1
P3-234 Seal Housing Pipe Nipple (Note 4) 3
P3-239 Baffle Plate Lip Seal (Frame Mount) 1
P3-30 Gearbox Vent Nipple 1

Notes:

1. Units sold before September, 1996 require 2 plugs.

2. Only supplied on units sold after September, 1996.
3. Used only at the 12 o’clock position.
4. Three applies required on tandem seal models. Two applies required on all other models.

Table 8. Old Style Lube Pump Assembly (Picture Not Shown)

Item No. Part Name Qty.
P3-62 Lube Pump Socket Head Screw 4
P3-146 Lube Pump Relief Spring 1
P3-145 Lube Pump Retainer 1
P3-144 Lube Pump 3
P3-143 Lube Pump Manifold Assembly 1
P3-142 Lube Pump Gear Retainer 1
P3-113 Lube Pump Manifold Anti-rotation Pin 1
P3-152 Lube Oil Manifold Gasket 1

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 Table 9. High Speed Shaft Assembly (Single and Double Seals)
*Recommended Spare Parts
Item No. Part Name Qty.
P3-18 Impeller O-ring *1
P3-19 Seal Housing 1
P3-20 Pump Casing O-ring *1
P3-22 Shaft Sleeve 1
P3-23 Outboard Journal Bearing 1
P3-25 Process Mechanical Seal Mating Ring *1
P3-28 Seal/Seal Housing O-ring *3
P3-30 Gearbox Mechanical Seal *1
P3-31 Cover Plate 1
P3-33 Impeller 1
P3-37 Inboard Journal Bearing 1
P3-38 High Speed Shaft 1
P3-54 Snap Ring 1
P3-57 Inducer 1
P3-58 Inducer O-ring *1
P3-77 Process Mechanical Seal *2
P3-102 Inducer Stud 1
P3-117 Shaft Sleeve Inboard O-ring *1
P3-148 Seal Housing/Gearbox Housing O-ring *2
P3-151 Thrust Runner 1
P3-158 Gearbox Mechanical Seal Mating Ring *1
P3-179 Journal Bearing Screw 6
P3-180 Journal Bearing Lock Washer 6
P3-181 Journal Bearing O-ring *4
P3-183 Shaft Sleeve Outboard O-ring *1

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 Table 10. High Speed Shaft Assembly (Tandem Seals)
*Recommended Spare Parts
Item No. Part Name Qty.
P3-18 Impeller O-ring *1
P3-19 Seal Housing 1
P3-20 Pump Casing O-ring *1
P3-22 Inboard Shaft Sleeve 1
P3-23 Outboard Journal Bearing 1
P3-25 Primary Process Mechanical Seal Mating Ring *1
P3-28 Seal/Seal Housing O-ring *3
P3-30 Gearbox Mechanical Seal *1
P3-31 Cover Plate 1
P3-33 Impeller 1
P3-37 Inboard Journal Bearing 1
P3-38 High Speed Shaft 1
P3-57 Inducer 1
P3-58 Inducer O-ring *1
P3-64 Outboard Shaft Sleeve 1
P3-70 Secondary Process Mechanical Seal Mating Ring *1
P3-72 Throat Bushing 1
P3-74 Throat Bushing Retaining Ring 1
P3-77 Process Mechanical Seal (Primary & Secondary) *2
P3-102 Inducer Stud 1
Pe-108 Seal Snap Ring 4
P3-117 Inboard Shaft Inboard O-ring *1
P3-148 Seal Housing/Gearbox Housing O-ring *2
P3-151 Thrust Runner/Gearbox Mating Ring *1
P3-179 Journal Bearing Screw 6
P3-180 Journal Bearing Lock Washer 6
P3-181 Journal Bearing O-ring *4

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Sundyne Corporation • Arvada, CO 80007 USA • +1-303-425-0800 • FAX: +1-303-425-0800 • www.sundyne.com
Sundyne Europe • Longvic Cedex, France • +33-380-383300 • FAX: +33-380-383371

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