Instruction, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Manual: MODELS 411, 412 AND 413 Split Case Pumps
Instruction, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Manual: MODELS 411, 412 AND 413 Split Case Pumps
Ensure all motors have properly sized overload protection. UNPACKING YOUR PUMP. The crate containing your pump
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious should be opened immediately upon receipt from the factory,
personal injury, death or property damage. and the pump generally inspected for damage and shortage of
parts. Particular attention should be given to the discharge and
suction nozzle threads or flanges. Any damage or shortage of
Warning: Sudden Start-up Hazard parts should be reported to the carrier immediately.
Disconnect and lock out power source before servicing. PLANNING THE PUMP LOCATION. You probably have
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious spent considerable time planning where your pump will be
personal injury, death or property damage. located. However, you may have overlooked some factor that
may affect pump operation or efficiency.
HIGH TEMPERATURE SAFETY: The pump should be located as close to the liquid source as
possible so that the suction line can be short and direct. It should
Warning: Hot Surface Hazard be located in a clean, open area, where it is easily accessible for
inspection, disassembly and repair. Pumps installed in dark, dirty
areas or in cramped locations are often neglected, which can
If pumping hot water, ensure guards or proper insulation is result in premature failure of both the pump and the driver.
installed to protect against skin contact to hot piping or
pump components. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury, death or property damage.
518-0045-999 FORM
PART NUMBER 518-0045-999 FORMNUMBER
NUMBERA-03-360
A-03-360
MODELS 411-412-413
FOUNDATION. The foundation for your pump must be DRIVER
sufficiently rigid to absorb any vibration and stress encountered FLEXIBLE COUPLING PUMP
during pump operation. A raised foundation of concrete is
preferable for most floor mounted pumps. The raised foundation
assures a satisfactory base, protects against flooding, simplifies
moisture drainage, and facilitates keeping the area clean.
BASEPLATE
Your pump should be firmly bolted to the foundation, whether it PIPE
is a raised concrete base, steelwork wall, or structural member.
The mounting bolts or lag screws should be accurately located
per the applicable Aurora® dimension sheet. Refer to Fig. 1. CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
LEVELING THE PUMP. Leveling the pump will require
enough shims to support the baseplate near the foundation bolts SHIMS SHIMS
and at any points of the baseplate carrying a substantial weight FOUNDATION BOLT
GROUTING CLEARANCE
load. The shims should be large enough to allow a gap of 3/4"
to 1-1/2" between the baseplate and foundation for grouting. Figure 1. Foundation for frame mounted pumps.
STRAIGHT EDGE
WEDGE OR
THICKNESS GAUGE
PARALLEL MISALIGNMENT ANGULAR MISALIGNMENT PERFECT ALIGNMENT
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STRAIGHT TAPER REDUCER DISCHARGE VALVES. The discharge piping should include a
AIR POCKET check valve and a gate valve. The check valve should be located
between the gate valve and the pump. If an increaser is used in
the discharge piping, the increaser should be installed between the
SUCTION pump nozzle and the check valve. The check valve protects against
DISCHARGE a reverse flow of the liquid if the driver fails. Refer to Fig. 5.
INCORRECT The gate valve is used in the priming operation, as a throttling
valve to control pump volume and to shut down the pump for
ECCENTRIC TAPER REDUCER inspection and maintenance.
CHECK GATE
VALVE VALVE
SUCTION
DISCHARGE
CORRECT
DISTANCE EQUAL
TWICE DIAMETER
OF INLET PIPE
LESS DESIRABLE
SUCTION
IF ELBOW IS NECESSARY, IT
PATH OF
SHOULD BE THE LONG RADIUS TYPE.
WATER
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Figure 4. Installation of elbows.
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At times it may be necessary to clean the bearings due to accumulated
CAUTION dirt or deteriorated lubricants. This can be accomplished by flushing the
bearing with a light oil heated 180 to 200ºF while rotating it on a spindle.
Wipe the bearing housing with a clean rag soaked in a cleaning solvent
Do not operate the pump without liquid. Pump seals or and flush all surfaces.
packing depend on the liquid being pumped for lubrication.
Dry bearing thoroughly before relubricating. Compressed air
Be sure the pump is primed and that no air exists in the suction can be used to speed drying, but care should be taken not to let
pipe and pump casing. bearings rotate while being dried.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Your Aurora ® pump requires no maintenance other than
periodic inspection, lubrication and occasional cleaning. The
intent of inspection is to prevent breakdown, thus obtaining Use normal fire caution procedures when using any
optimum service life. The motor may require lubrication. The petroleum cleaner.
motor manufacturer’s recommendation should be followed. For
all of the split case pump models, regreasable bearings are The motor that drives your Aurora pump may or may not require
standard. Oil lubrication is optional on the 431B pumps. lubrication. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper
maintenance instructions.
Regreasable bearings will require periodic lubrication and can
be accomplished by using the zerk or lubrication fittings in the REPAIRS
cartridge cap. Lubricate the bearings at regular intervals using a
grease of high quality. Aurora recommends Chevron SRI No. 2 The pump may be disassembled using the illustrations and text
grease with a polyurea thickener. However, most major brands provided. Although complete disassembly is covered, it will
of Grade No. 2 ball bearing grease are satisfactory for pumps seldom be necessary to completely disassemble your Aurora pump.
operating in both wet and dry locations. Mixing of different
brands of grease should be avoided due to possible chemical The illustrations accompanying the disassembly instructions
reactions between the brands which could damage the bearings. show a Model 411 pump at various stages of disassembly. The
Accordingly, avoid grease of vegetable or animal base which illustrations are intended to aid in the correct identification of
can develop acids, as well as grease containing rosin, graphite, the parts mentioned in the text.
talc and other impurities. Under no circumstances should grease
be reused. Refer to Figure 6 that illustrates the various pump models
described in this manual.
Overlubrication should be avoided as it may result in overheating
and possible bearing failure. Under normal application, adequate Inspect removed parts at disassembly to determine if they
lubrication is assured if the amount of grease is maintained at 1/3 to can be reused. Cracked castings should never be reused. All
1/2 the capacity of the bearing and adjacent space surrounding it. optional packing and gaskets should be replaced at reassembly
simply as a matter of economy. They are much less expensive to
In dry locations, each bearing will need lubrication at least replace routinely than to replace singly as the need arises. In
every 4,000 hours of running time or every 6 to 12 months, general it is economical to return to the manufacturer for repair
whichever is more frequent. In wet locations the bearings to the motor and motor controller.
should be lubricated at least after every 2,000 hours of running
time or every 4 to 6 months, whichever is more frequent. A unit DISASSEMBLY
is considered to be installed in a wet location if the pump and
motor are exposed to dripping water, to the weather, or to heavy Disassemble only what is needed to make repairs or accomplish
condensation such as is found in unheated and poorly ventilated inspection. Proceed to disassemble the pump as follows:
underground locations.
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1. Break electrical connections to motor or take other steps
needed to prevent drive unit from being unintentionally
energized during disassembly.
NOTE
Discharge and suction piping need not be disturbed
unless complete pump assembly is to be removed.
4. Loosen and remove capscrews (6) securing casing half (8) and (74) two stage and place it on a suitable bench or work
to remainder of pump assembly. surface. Refer to Fig. 9.
NOTE CAUTION
If pump being disassembled is size 4 x 5 x 11 or larger,
remove capscrews (7) also before attempting to separate
casing halves. Take care not to dent or damage impeller and/or other
parts. Use of a supporting cradle or work stand is
5. Make certain all securing capscrews are removed, then recommended. Refer to Fig. 10.
carefully remove casing half (8) using hoist or crane with a
sling attached around cast hooks on the casing and under the
casing. Refer to Fig. 8.
CAUTION
7. On Models 411 and 413, loosen flexible coupling and slide the
halves apart. On pump Model 412 remove flexible shafting. Figure 10. Element placed in a protective cradle for
further disassembly.
8. Remove four capscrews (25) securing two bearing caps
(26). Lift off bearing caps (26) and pins (27). Mark caps to NOTE
ensure correct replacement and orientation on the respective Disassembly procedure from this point covers pumps
bearing arms. having standard packing. If pump has mechanical seals,
refer to specific instructions.
9. Loosen and remove four nuts (18), washers (19) and gland
clamps (20), securing split halves of two packing glands 11. Remove and discard rings of packing (23). Replacement with
(21). Remove four swing bolts (22). new packing is recommended whenever pump is disassembled.
10. Assuming that further work is required on shaft and 12. Slip off flexible coupling half or flexible shafting from shaft
impeller assembly, use properly secured rope and hoist or (65) single stage or (71) two stage, and remove key (24). If
crane as required to lift it from casing half (69) single stage preferred. the key may be removed by carefully tapping it
from outer end with a brass drift or similar nonmarring tool,
using a small hammer.
14. Remove zerks (10) and pipe plugs (12) from cartridge caps
(32 and 42).
15. Loosen and remove four capscrews (31) from cartridge cap
(32). The outboard shaft end protector (29) may be removed
from its recess in the outboard cartridge cap if necessary.
Remove retainer ring (35) with a pair of truarc pliers. On
431B pump, remove lock nut (77). Also remove gasket (34).
Figure 8. Casing half removed.
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NOTE 21. Disassemble wearing ring(s) (61) (optional) from impeller
If the unit has a tandem shaft, protector (29) is not used. (59) only if necessary. On power frames 5, 6B and 7, remove
setscrews (78). Apply a puller and gradually withdraw
wearing rings (61) from impeller (59). Wearing rings may
have to be cut or trimmed off the impeller. If a lathe is used to
trim rings off, use care not to clamp impeller too tight and
cause distortion. Also use care not to remove any metal
from impeller.
22. Remove locking and locating pins (66, 67 and 68) from
casing half (69) only if replacement is necessary.
Figure 11. Outboard rotating element components removed, 24. For pump Model 413 unscrew capscrews (75) to remove
illustrating disassembly. motor and motor bracket (74) from casing half (69). The
motor can be separated from motor bracket by removing
16. Outboard bearing (38) is press fitted onto shaft (65). To capscrews (73).
remove it, place a puller on bearing cartridge (36) and pull
cartridge, grease seal (37) and bearing from shaft. The DISASSEMBLY OF A PUMP WITH MECHANICAL SEALS
grease seal can be pressed from the bearing cartridge if it
needs replacing, then slide slinger (39), lantern ring (52) and 1. Perform disassembly procedure as previously given through
bushing (56) off shaft (65) single stage, (71) two stage. step 8.
Refer to Fig. 11.
2. Loosen and remove four nuts (18) and washers (19) thus
17. Removal of inboard bearing is basically the same as for out- freeing swing bolts (22) to allow shaft and impeller assembly
board bearing. Remove capscrews (41) and slide slinger (40), to be lifted from casing half (69) with sling and hoist or crane
cartridge cap (42), grease seal (43) and gasket (44) off shaft. as described in paragraph 10.
18. Pull or press off bearing cartridge (45), grease seal (46) and
bearing (47). Remove slinger (48), lantern ring (52) and CAUTION
bushing (56) from shaft.
Use extreme care in moving assembly. Mechanical seal,
19. If pump has right-hand rotation, unscrew and remove outboard seats and washers can be cracked by just sliding loose on
sleeve (57) first. Remove O-ring (62) single stage, (58) two shaft. To prevent this, wrap seal securely in a shop cloth
stage. If pump has left-hand rotation, unscrew and remove or other protective covering.
inboard sleeve (64) single stage, (65) two stage first. Remove
O-ring (58) single stage, (66) two stage. Refer to Fig. 12. 3. With shaft and impeller assembly on a suitable bench,
cradle, or work stand, loosen and remove pipe plug (12)
from inboard cartridge cap (42). Remove grease zerk (10)
and capscrews (41) and slide the cartridge cap with grease
seal (43) off end of shaft (71). Remove gasket (44).
CAUTION
Figure 12. Sleeve and O-ring removed.
Exercise great care in removing seal assembly (53) to
keep from marring or otherwise damaging precision
20. Key (63) holds impeller (59) and either sleeve (64) if pump is ground mating surfaces.
right-hand or sleeve (57) for a left-hand pump. These parts
can be removed by pulling impeller from shaft (65) and 6. Scribe a mark on shaft sleeves for relocating seal collar on
removing key (63) from its position in keyway and sleeve. reassembly. Loosen setscrews (55), securing seal collars
Unscrew and remove remaining sleeve and gasket. (54) to shaft sleeves and slide them off.
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DRIVE RING
FLEXIBLE BELLOWS
WASHER
REASSEMBLY
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5. Install packing or mechanical seals and secure according to side of bearing. Place outboard double row ball bearing
the following specific instructions: (38) in bearing cartridge and press these parts onto out-
board end of the shaft. Snap retainer ring (35) in place to
STANDARD PACKING secure outboard bearing. Place gasket (34) and cartridge cap
(32) in position and secure with capscrews (31).
A. Slide a bushing (56) onto each end of shaft. The
larger diameter shoulder on these bushings must NOTE
face away from impeller. Flat washer is standard Both grease zerk holes in bearing cartridges and pipe plug
on newer pumps. holes in cartridge caps must be facing in opposite
directions when assembled.
B. Pump sizes 2 x 2-1/2 x 9, 2 x 2-1/2 x 10 and
2 x 2-1/2 x 12 have one packing ring (23) in 8. Protector (29) can be placed in cartridge cap or if unit has
front of lantern ring (52). All other pump sizes tandem shaft, press a grease seal into cartridge cap and
have two packing rings in front of lantern ring. slide a slinger onto shaft.
Stagger the joints in packing rings so pump
will not leak excessively. 9. Place slinger (48) in inboard end of shaft.
MECHANICAL SEALS 10. Press grease seal (46) into bearing cartridge (45). Place
inboard ball bearing (47) in bearing cartridge and press this
A. Single Seal and Balanced Single Seals assembly onto inboard end of shaft.
I. Slide one seal lock collar (54), with the step 11. Press grease seal (43) into cartridge cap (42). Position
holding setscrews (55) facing the impeller, gasket (44) and cartridge cap against bearing cartridge
onto each end of the shaft. Position edge of and secure it in place with capscrews (41). Be sure to
collar on scribe mark made during a l i g n grease zerk holes and pipe plug hole on
disassembly and lock in place. opposite sides.
II. Put a light coat of liquid dishwashing 12. Place slinger (40) onto shaft. Place grease zerks (10) in
detergent on the shaft sleeve. Check bearing cartridges and pipe plugs (12) in bearing caps.
rotating parts of seal to make sure they
are clean. Spread a light coat of liquid 13. Slide casing wearing rings (28) over impeller hub or
detergent on inside diameters of flexible optional wearing rings and set rotating element into
bellows and washers. casing half (69) single stage, (74) two stage. Make
certain that drill holes in bottom surface casing wearing
III. Place the seal's spring, drive ring, retainer, rings are located over pins (66) single stage, (69) two
flexible bellows and washer on the shaft stage. The drill hole in casing bushing (61) is over pin (63)
sleeve in respective order. Refer to Figure 13. previously set in casing half (74).
IV. Thoroughly inspect cavity of seal gland 14. Install key (24) in motor end of shaft (69) single stage, (71)
(49) for burrs or nicks which would two stage. Check positioning and alignment of packing
damage seat of the seal. Apply a film of rings or seal components, install swing bolts (22) and split
liquid detergent to seal seat and install it gland halves (21) if pump has packing. Position clamps
in seal gland cavity, taking care to seat (20), washers (19) and nuts (18), securing loosely in place.
it evenly and squarely. Swing bolts (22) are set over pins on smaller units. On
larger units, swing bolts are held in place by capscrews (7)
NOTE after casing half (8) is in position.
If it is not possible to insert the seat with fingers, place a
cardboard protecting ring, furnished with seal, over 15. Place pins (27) into bearing cartridges. Place bearing caps
lapped face of seat and press into place with a piece of (26) in position and secure with capscrews (25).
tubing having end cut square. Tubing should be slightly
larger than the diameter of the shaft. Remove cardboard 16. Position new casing gaskets (9) on lower casing half. Set
after the seat is firmly in place. casing half (8) in place. Secure it to lower casing half with
capscrews (6). Pins (67) single stage, (72) two stage are
used as a means of locating the position of casing halves.
CAUTION
17. On larger pumps, thread in capscrews (7), making sure
Never place a mechanical seal into service after it has they are placed through eye of swing bolts (22).
been used without replacing or relapping stationary seat
and washer faces. 18. Place drain plugs (1) and (2) back in casing halves.
V. Place O-rings (50) around the seal glands 19. On pump Model 413, set the motor on motor bracket
and slide seal glands onto the ends of (74) single stage, (80) two stage and fasten them together
the shaft. with capscrews and nuts. Slide flexible coupling halves
onto pump and motor shafts. Attach motor bracket to casing
6. Place slinger (39) onto outboard end of the shaft. with capscrews. Connect flexible coupling halves.
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20. On pump Model 412, attach flexible shafting. Ideal
joint operating angle is 1º to 5º on pump Model
411. If lower casing was removed from the base, see
section on Installation for proper methods of realigning
pump to motor and piping.
Do not start pump until all air and vapor have been bled, making
sure that there is liquid in pump to provide necessary lubrication.
NOTE
Do not overtighten standard packing assembly before
returning unit to operation. Jog the pump to check for
proper rotation. Then allow pump to run for a short time,
gradually tightening nuts (18) until dripping has been
reduced to its normal level.
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NOTE:
OUTBOARD DRIVE
END END
A
POWER SERIES 6B & 7 ROTATION CLOCKWISE
SHOULDER ADJACENT TO FROM DRIVE END
SNAP RING GROOVE
NOTE:
A
ROTATION COUNTERCLOCKWISE
FROM DRIVE END
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Figure 20.
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MODEL 411
SEAL COMPONENTS
2 70
71
6 49
50
54 55 53
7 8 SINGLE
SEAL
COLLAR
9
OUTBOARD 58
57†
25 56
26 23
52
36 27 39 23
21 OMITTED WHEN
35 10 MECHANICAL SEAL
32 38 IS USED
34
29 24 62
22
63 25
37 20 26
19 78 42
35A* 18 43
31 12 59 27
78 10 41
28 65 48
21
66 23 12
78 44
61 56 45 47
61 64† 46
28 78
66 2 52 20 19 18
67 23
SUCTION
2 22
68 INBOARD
ROTATION
69
DISCHARGE
CURVE OF IMPELLER
BLADE
1
(AS VIEWED FROM INBOARD END)
* POWER FRAMES 6B, 7A & 7 ONLY.
PC. NO. 7 NOT REQUIRED FOR PS #1 & #2. REFER PC. NO. 68.
PC. NO. 68 FOR PS #1 & #2 ONLY. FOR OTHER PS REFER PC. NO. 7.
† FOR 10x12x18D, SHAFT SLEEVE CONSISTS OF PC. NO. 79, PC. NO. 60, PC. NO. 64 AND PC. NO. 72.
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MODEL 412
ROTATION
SINGLE SEAL
COLLAR
55 54
CURVE OF IMPELLER
53 SEAL COMPONENTS BLADE
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MODEL 413
ROTATION
SINGLE SEAL
COLLAR
55 54
CURVE OF IMPELLER
BLADE
53 SEAL COMPONENTS
(AS VIEWED FROM INBOARD END)
50
28
66
49 INBOARD
78 41 GROUP
78
42 10
59 44
43
74 61 47
45 27
46 26
18
78 78 19 25
12
73 20
57† 66 48
75 68 22
28 21
56 24 23
DISCHARGE
1 OMITTED WHEN
MECHANICAL SEAL
23 52 IS USED
2 65
52 23
67 63
56
68 23
64
22 58 62†
SUCTION 21
69 20
39
19 10 9 8 7
18 37 27
OUTBOARD 2
GROUP 26
36
35A* 25
38 2
35 34
32
31 12 70
77 76 29 71
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* POWER FRAMES 6B, 7A & 7 ONLY.
PC. NO. 7 NOT REQUIRED FOR PS #1 & #2. REFER PC. NO. 68.
PC. NO. 68 FOR PS #1 & #2 ONLY. FOR OTHER PS REFER PC. NO. 7.
† FOR 10x12x18D, SHAFT SLEEVE CONSISTS OF PC. NO. 79, PC. NO. 60, PC. NO. 64 AND PC. NO. 72.
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NOTE
Order all parts from your local authorized distributor or the factory at
Aurora, Illinois.
NOTE:
For “NSF 50”
units that
require a
s t r a i n e r, t h e
strainer must
be “NSF”
NOTE:
listed!
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