Aurora Pump
Aurora Pump
MODEL 342A
MODEL 341A
NOTE
This repair manual is applicable to pump Models 341A, Warning: Spraying Water Hazard
342A and 344A. All photos illustrate Model 344A.
When servicing pump replace all gaskets and seals. Do not
ATTENTION: SAFETY WARNINGS: re-use old gaskets or seals. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions could result in serious personal injury, death or prop-
Read and understand all warnings before installation or servic- erty damage.
ing pump.
HIGH PRESSURE SAFETY:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Warning: This product and related accessories Warning: High Pressure Hazard
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The pump is rated at a maximum of 175 psi at 150°F. Do
not exceed this pressure. Install properly sized pressure
OPERATIONAL LIMITS: * relief valves in system. Failure to follow these instructions
Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 psi at Temperatures could result in serious personal injury, death or property
to 150 F (65.6°C) O damage.
Maximum Operating Temperature: 225°F (107°C)
* See ASTM A126/ANSI B16.1 for pressure/temperature rat- Warning: Expansion Hazard
ings of flanges.
Water expands when heated. Install properly sized thermal
ELECTRICAL SAFETY: expansion tanks and relief valves. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal injury, death or
property damage.
Warning: Electrical Shock Hazard
All electrical connections are to be made by a qualified elec- SERVICE
trician in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in serious personal Your Aurora pump requires no maintenance other than peri-
injury, death or property damage. odic inspection, occasional cleaning and lubrication of bearings
(MODEL 344A only). The intent of inspection is to prevent
breakdown, thus obtaining optimum service life. The liquid end
of the pump is lubricated by the fluid being pumped and there-
Warning: Electrical Overload Hazard fore does not require periodic lubrication. The motor, however
may require lubrication, in which case, the motor manufactur-
Insure all motors have properly sized overload protection. er’s recommendation should be followed.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury, death or property damage. LUBRICATION OF IMPELLER SHAFT BEARINGS
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MODELS 341A-342A-344A
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MODELS 341A-342A-344A
DISASSEMBLY
2. Unscrew the two drain plugs (4) from the casing (6). On
Model 342A pumps, remove plugs (74 and 75) to drain
pump. Also unscrew the two plugs (4) from casing (6).
C. Impeller and Key Removed.
3. Remove all relief, cooling, flushing or drain lines from
pump, including compression connections (1 and 2) and
tubing (3). Break suction and discharge connections unless 9. Impeller wearing rings (optional - 14 and 15) are pressed on
it is intended to remove the power frame or motor assembly and must be cut off if replacement is necessary. If they are
and leave casing (6) in the line. On Model 342A pumps, turned off in a lathe, take care not to cut into the impeller.
break discharge connections only, unless it is desired to
remove base (73). Remove capscrews (39) and lift pump 10. Slide sleeve (25) with rotating parts of mechanical seal (27)
assembly from base (73). Remove gasket (72). from the shaft. The sleeve should be carefully cleaned to
remove any residue that may be remaining in the seal area.
4. On Model 344A pumps, remove the flexible coupling from The rubber in seal (27) may have become partially adhered
between the pump and motor. Next unscrew the bolts that to the sleeve. The sleeve must also be checked for abrasion
hold support(s) (41 and 64) to the base and slide the pump or corrosion that can occur when fluid residue penetrates
out to be worked on. between the seal (27) and sleeve (25). The sleeve under
the seal may be polished lightly to a 32 RMS finish before
5. Remove capscrews (5) and pull casing (6) from bracket reassembly. Do not reuse a pitted sleeve. Pin (61) may be
(35). Remove gasket (8). removed if necessary.
7. Slide impeller (11) and impeller key (12) from the shaft,
again taking care not to damage gasket (10) located behind
impeller. Remove gasket (10). D. Mechanical Seal Removed.
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MODELS 341A-342A-344A
13. The seal flexible cup and stationary seat should be pressed REASSEMBLY
out of the bracket (35) and the cavity cleaned of all residue.
Make sure that the 1/32 inch radius in the seal seat cavity is Reassembly will generally be in reverse order of disassembly.
not damaged during disassembly since a sharp edge can eas- If disassembly was not complete, use only those steps related to
ily cut the flexible cup during reassembly. your particular repair program.
2. Press bearings (53 and 54) onto shaft (55). Snap retainer
ring (52) into place. (344A)
14. On Model 344A pumps, remove key (42) from the shaft and
remove slingers (47 and 47A).
15. Unscrew capscrews (48) and remove bearing cap (49). H. Shaft Assembly Removed.
Remove “O” ring (oil lubed only) (50) and retainer ring
(52).
3. Slide shaft (55) and bearings (53 and 54) into frame (57)
until retainer ring on bearing (54) comes in contact with
frame (57). Place “O” ring (oil lubed only) (50) in place.
(344A)
Secure support (41) to bracket (35) with capscrews (39) and STARTING PUMP AFTER REASSEMBLY
washers (40). Frame sizes 143 thru 184-JM Model 341A
only. Do not start pump until all air and vapor has been bled and
until making sure that there is liquid in the pump to provide the
7. If nameplate (34) was removed, install and attach with necessary lubrication. Without the fluid around it, the seal may
screws (33). be ruined in a few seconds of operation. It is possible that the
mechanical seal may drip during the first few minutes to one
8. Wipe the sealing faces of the seat and seal washer clean. hour of operation.
Replace pin (61) in sleeve if it was removed during disas-
sembly. Apply a film of liquid dishwashing detergent to
the washer and bellows of the seal and slide the remaining
seal parts onto the sleeve making sure the washer is seated
Warning: Hot Surface Hazard
against the seal seat. Check the proper sequence of assem-
If pumping hot water, insure guards or proper insulation
bly as indicated in Figure 1. The shaft sleeve with the seal
is installed to protect against skin contact to hot piping or
rotating assembly on it may now be replaced onto the motor
pump components. Failure to follow these instructions could
shaft. Spring tension will probably prevent the sleeve from
result in serious personal injury, death or property damage.
remaining in position axially until the impeller is locked
against it.
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MODELS 341A-342A-344A
DRIVE RING
STATIONARY SEAT
RETAINER
FLEXIBLE BELLOWS
WASHER
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MODELS 341A-342A-344A
NOTES:
1. BRONZE FITTED CONSTRUCTION WILL BE FURNISHED AS STANDARD UNLESS
SPECIFIED.
2. REFER TO FACTORY FOR SPECIAL ALLOYS.
3. AURORA PUMP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS WITHOUT
NOTICE
4. PIECE NUMBERS 14 AND 15 ARE NOT FURNISHED AS STANDARD, WHEN
FURNISHED, IMPELLER MUST BE MODIFIED.
5. PIECE NUMBERS 39, 40, 41 USED ONLY WITH MOTOR FRAMES 143 THRU 184-JM
ON MODEL 341A PUMPS.
NOTE
WHEN ORDERING SPARE PARTS ALWAYS INCLUDE THE PUMP
TYPE, SIZE, SERIAL NUMBER, AND THE PIECE NUMBER FROM
THE EXPLODED VIEW IN THIS MANUAL.
ORDER ALL PARTS FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, FACTORY
BRANCH SALES OFFICE OR THE FACTORY AT NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS.
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MODEL 341A
34 33
32
35
3
16
27
61
12
2 15
25 10
5
40
41 39
11
14 6
9A 8
9
4
9B
9C
3
1 4 7
9
MODEL 342A
3 2
35
33
32
34
8 16 5
3
27
1 25 61
4 10 12
4 15
6
7 11
72 14
9B
39 74 9A
9C
73
9
75
10
MODEL 344A
27
61
12
15
11
14
9A
9 8 6
4
25
10
9B
9C
42
55 1 4 7
54 3
44
59
58 60
59
33
34
43 59 46 32
56 35
51A
47 57
46
51 47A
56
48 3 16
49 2 5
52 41
50 53
40
64
63 39
62
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WARRANTY
Seller warrants equipment (and its component parts) of its own manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service for one (1) year from the date of installation or start-up, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment, whichever occurs
first. Seller does not warrant accessories or components that are not manufactured by Seller; however, to the extent possible, Seller agrees to
assign to Buyer its rights under the original manufacturer's warranty, without recourse to Seller. Buyer must give Seller notice in writing of
any alleged defect covered by this warranty (together with all identifying details, including the serial number, the type of equipment, and the
date of purchase) within thirty (30) days of the discovery of such defect during the warranty period. No claim made more than 30 days after
the expiration of the warranty period shall be valid. Guarantees of performance and warranties are based on the use of original equipment
manufactured (OEM) replacement parts. Seller assumes no responsibility or liability if alterations, non-authorized design modifications
and/or non-OEM replacement parts are incorporated If requested by Seller, any equipment (or its component parts) must be promptly
returned to Seller prior to any attempted repair, or sent to an authorized service station designated by Seller, and Buyer shall prepay all
shipping expenses. Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage to goods in transit, nor will any warranty claim be valid unless the
returned goods are received intact and undamaged as a result of shipment. Repaired or replaced material returned to customer will be
shipped F.O.B., Seller's factory. Seller will not give Buyer credit for parts or equipment returned to Seller, and will not accept delivery of
any such parts or equipment, unless Buyer has obtained Seller's approval in writing. The warranty extends to repaired or replaced parts of
Seller's manufacture for ninety (90) days or for the remainder of the original warranty period applicable to the equipment or parts being
repaired or replaced, whichever is greater. This warranty applies to the repaired or replaced part and is not extended to the product or any
other component of the product being repaired. Repair parts of its own manufacture sold after the original warranty period are warranted for
a period of one (1) year from shipment against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty applies to
the replacement part only and is not extended to the product or any other component of the product being repaired. Seller may substitute
new equipment or improve part(s) of any equipment judged defective without further liability. All repairs or services performed by Seller,
which are not covered by this warranty, will be charged in accordance with Seller's standard prices then in effect.
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OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Seller's sole obligation under this warranty shall be, at its
option, to repair or replace any equipment (or its component parts) which has a defect covered by this warranty, or to refund the purchase
price of such equipment or part. Under the terms of this warranty, Seller shall not be liable for (a) consequential, collateral, special or
liquidated losses or damages; (b) equipment conditions caused by normal wear and tear, abnormal conditions of use, accident, neglect, or
misuse of said equipment; (c) the expense of, and loss or damage caused by, repairs or alterations made by anyone other than the Seller; (d)
damage caused by abrasive materials, chemicals, scale deposits, corrosion, lightning, improper voltage, mishandling, or other similar
conditions; (e) any loss, damage, or expense relating to or resulting from installation, removal or reinstallation of equipment; (f) any labor
costs or charges incurred in repairing or replacing defective equipment or parts, including the cost of reinstalling parts that are repaired or
replaced by Seller; (g) any expense of shipment of equipment or repaired or replacement parts; or (h) any other loss, damage or expense of
any nature.
The above warranty shall not apply to any equipment which may be separately covered by any alternate or special warranties.
PERFORMANCE: In the absence of Certified Pump Performance Tests, equipment performance is not warranted or guaranteed.
Performance curves and other information submitted to Buyer are approximate and no warranty or guarantee shall be deemed to arise as a
result of such submittal. All testing shall be done in accordance with Seller's standard policy under Hydraulic Institute procedures.
LIABILITY LIMITATIONS: Under no circumstances shall the Seller have any liability under the Order or otherwise for liquidated
damages or for collateral, consequential or special damages or for loss of profits, or for actual losses or for loss of production or progress of
construction, regardless of the cause of such damages or losses. In any event, Seller's aggregate total liability under the Order or otherwise
shall not exceed the contract price.
ACTS OF GOD: Seller shall in no event be liable for delays in delivery of the equipment or other failures to perform caused by fires, acts of
God, strikes, labor difficulties, acts of governmental or military authorities, delays in transportation or procuring materials, or causes of any
kind beyond Seller's control.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Seller agrees to comply with all United States laws and regulations applicable to the manufacturing of the
subject equipment. Such compliance shall include: The Fair Labor Standards Acts of 1938, as amended; Equal Employment Opportunity
clauses of Executive Order 11246, as amended; Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the standards promulgated thereunder, if
applicable. Since compliance with the various Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations concerning occupational health and safety,
pollution or local codes are affected by the use, installation and operation of the equipment and other matters over which Seller has no
control, Seller assumes no responsibility for compliance with those laws and regulations, whether by way of indemnity, warranty, or
otherwise. It is incumbent upon the Buyer to specify equipment which complies with local codes and ordinances.