PRODUCT SERVICE MANUAL

FOR

G3D-275 SERIES PUMPS

(Idler Cup and Hydrostatic Thrust Designs)

WARNING

The Imo General Installation Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Manual, (No. SRM00046), as well as all other component manuals supplied with
these type units should be read thoroughly prior to pump installation, start-up,
operation, maintenance or troubleshooting.

Manual No. SRM00060 Rev. 03 (14-0062) JANUARY 2014

 IMPORTANT NOTE

The importance of seal chamber priming cannot be overemphasized. Due to the prevalence of seal damage
and leakage caused by not filling the seal chamber with liquid before putting a pump in service, this page is
located at the beginning of this document.

SEAL CHAMBER PRIMING

Fill mechanical seal chamber with liquid to insure seal does not start dry. This can be done by removing seal
vent set-screw and pouring liquid into vent passageway before opening pump inlet. Alternately, seal chamber
can be vented in situations where inlet pressure is above atmospheric by opening inlet and discharge valves
and then loosening seal vent plug to allow positive inlet pressure to push air out of seal chamber until oil
flows from it. See figure below.

Filling or Venting Seal Cavity Using Seal Vent

CAUTION

Failure to fill or vent seal chamber as described above may cause damage to seal running
faces which may result in seal leakage.
 READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE PROCEEDING
FOR SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, THE
FOLLOWING NOMENCLATURE HAS BEEN USED IN THIS MANUAL

DANGER
Failure to observe precautions noted in this box can result in severe bodily
injury or loss of life.

WARNING
Failure to observe precautions noted in this box can cause injury to
personnel by accidental contact with equipment or liquids. Protection
should be provided by user to prevent accidental contact.

CAUTION ATTENTION
Failure to observe precautions noted in this box can cause damage or
failure of equipment.

Noncompliance of Safety instructions Safety instructions

safety instructions where electrical safety which shall be
identified by the is involved are considered for reasons
following symbol could identified by: of safe operation of
affect safety for pump and/or protection
persons: of pump itself are
marked by the sign:
ATTENTION

ATTENTION
If operation of pump is critical to your business, we strongly recommend
you keep a spare pump or major repair kit in stock at all times. As a
minimum, a minor repair kit (o-rings, gaskets, shaft seal and bearings)
should be kept in stock so pump refurbishment after internal inspection can
be accomplished.

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 CONTENTS
Safety and Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ A
A. General Instructions ................................................................................................................ 1
B. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
C. Description of Equipment......................................................................................................... 1
D. Pump Model Identification ....................................................................................................... 2
E. Ordering Instructions ............................................................................................................... 2
F. Operation ................................................................................................................................ 3
G. Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4
H. Pump Maintenance............................................................................................................... 4-8
I. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 9
J. Field and Factory Service and Parts ........................................................................................ 9
K. Assembly Drawings ............................................................................................................... 10
L. Mechanical Seal Drawings .................................................................................................... 13

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions found herein cover the disassembly, assembly and parts identification of G3D-275
series pumps. Both the original design with idler cups and the newer design with hydrostatic idlers
are covered.

NOTE: Individual contracts may have specific provisions that vary from this manual. Should any
questions arise which may not be answered by these instructions, refer to the Imo General
Installation Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Manual, (No. SRM00046),
provided with your order. For further detailed information and technical assistance please
refer to Imo Pump, Technical/Customer Service Department, at (704) 289-65o 11.

This manual cannot possibly cover every situation connected with the installation, operation, inspection, and
maintenance of equipment supplied. Every effort was made to prepare the text of the manual so that
engineering and design data is transformed into the most easily understood wording. Imo Pump must
assume personnel assigned to operate and maintain supplied equipment and apply this instruction manual
have sufficient technical knowledge and are experienced to apply sound safety and operational practices
which may not be otherwise covered by this manual.

In applications where equipment furnished by Imo Pump is to become part of processing machinery, these
instructions should be thoroughly reviewed to ensure proper fit of the equipment into overall plant
operational procedures.

WARNING
If installation, operation, and maintenance instructions are not correctly and strictly
followed and observed, injury to personnel or serious damage to pump could
result. Imo Pump cannot accept responsibility for unsatisfactory performance or
damage resulting from failure to comply with instructions.

B. INTRODUCTION

This instruction manual covers series G3D-275 Imo pumps. This series of pumps has been designed for
use in hydraulic, lubricating, seal, distillate, residual, fuel and crude oil applications. The model and design
construction of each pump can be identified by the designator code on the pump nameplate. Definitions of
model designators are identified in figure 1.
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C. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
G3D-275 Series pumps are positive displacement, rotary screw pumps consisting of a precision bored
housing which encloses a driven screw (power rotor) and two intermeshing following screws (idler rotors).
These screws when rotating form a succession of closures or cavities. As they rotate, fluid is moved axially
from inlet port to outlet port in a continuous, uniform flow with minimum fluid pulsation and pump noise.

D. PUMP MODEL IDENTIFICATION

This instruction manual covers Imo Series G3D-275 pumps. The model of each pump is identified on pump
nameplate. Refer to figure 1 and table 1 for instructional keys when using this manual.

Figure 1 – Model Designator Definitions

X G 3D X X X X XXX X

Basic Pump Modifiers Lead and Rotation

E – High Vacuum Service Blank = 2D, CW
___with 300# ANSI Inlet
D – 2D, CCW
___Flange
E = 1.7D, Clockwise
H – High Vacuum Service
__ with 150# ANSI Inlet __
Rotor Size
__ Flange
275

G – Design Modification
4th Letter Designator
T – Carbide Seat
Series
X – Special Material Or Construction

1st Letter Designator (Seal Design) 3rd Letter Designator

B – Rubber Bellows (Buna Fitted Std. Bearing) S – Steel casing
H – Positive Drive (Viton O-ring Fitted, T – Carbide Seat
___Hi-Temp. Bearing)
X – Special Material Or Construction
K – Special Mounting, No Seal
2nd Letter Designator
N – Metal Bellows Seal Viton Fitted
C – Circular Mounting Flange
X – Special Seal
H – Special Mounting Flange (Usually
with previous letter K)
R – Axial Inlet
S – Steel Casing
T – Carbide Seat
X – Special Material Or Construction
E. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
When corresponding with Imo Pump regarding Series G3D-275 series pumps, refer to pump nameplate,
this instruction manual, and assembly drawing as instructed below:

1. From pump nameplate, record pump model number, serial number, and manufactured date.

2. Record instruction manual number, revision, and date.

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3. From instruction manual, record figure numbers that apply to replacement part(s).

4. From assembly drawing or parts list (see table 2) provide IDP number(s) and names for replacement
part(s).

5. Give above information to your Imo service representative.

Imo sales and service representatives are listed herein and in General Instruction Manual, CA-1.

F. OPERATION
F.1 LIQUID LIMITATIONS
Never operate with thin liquids such as solvents or water. Pump is designed for liquids having general
characteristics of oil.

F.2 OPERATING LIMITS

CAUTION ATTENTION
Operating conditions, such as speed, fluid viscosity, temperature, inlet pressure,
discharge pressure, filtration, duty cycle, drive type, mounting, etc., are interrelated.
Due to these variable conditions, specific application limits may be different from
operational limitations. Equipment must not be operated without verifying system
operating requirements are within pump’s capabilities.

Under no circumstances are the following operating limits (specified in table 1) to be exceeded
without specific approval from Imo Pump.

Table 1 – Normal Pump Operating and Structural Limits

Condition Limit

Maximum Speed 3600 rpm

Minimum Viscosity 32 SSU
Maximum Viscosity (figure 1)
1st Letter Designator B 2500 SSU
st
1 Letter Designator H 15000 SSU
Minimum Liquid Temperature 0°F
Maximum Liquid Temperature (figure 1)
1st Letter Designator B 180°F
st
1 Letter Designator H 220°F
Maximum Inlet Pressure 75 psig
Maximum Discharge Pressure (Continuous Duty) 500 psig
Filtration Refer to General Instruction Manual, CA-1
Drive Direct or Belt
Mounting Foot mounted in any attitude

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G. PARTS LIST

Table 2 – Pump Parts List

IDP QTY DESCRIPTION KIT IDP QTY DESCRIPTION KIT

1 1 Case 18 4 Hex Bolts
2 1 Housing XX 19 2 Idlers XX
3 1 Plug 20 2 Idler Cups XX
(Idler Cup Design Only)
4 1 Anti-Rotation Tube XX 21 1 Thrust Plate XX
5 2 O-ring X 22 2 Thrust Spacer
6 1 O-ring X 23 2 Hex Cap Screws
7 1 O-ring X 24 2 Washer
9 1 Inboard Cover 25 1 Mechanical Seal** X
10 16 Hex Bolts 26 1 Inlet
11 1 Power Rotor XX 28 1 Housing Spacer
13 2 Snap Rings X 38 1 Seal Spacer*** X
14 1 Spacer/Seal Seat Adapter 68 3 Inlet Pipe Plug
15 1 Bearing X 72 1 O-ring X
16 1 Key X 81 O-ring / Gasket * X
17 1 Bearing Retainer 86 1 Bushing (Steel and C-Flange XX
Designs Only)
X = Minor Repair Kit Items.
XX = Major Repair Kit Items. (Items marked (X) are included in Major Repair Kit.)
* = This is an O-ring or a gasket depending on pump seal configuration. Gasket supplied with
seal.
** = Not used in “DKH” pumps

H. PUMP MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Failure to observe precautions while installing, inspecting and maintaining pump can
cause injury to personnel from accidental handling of liquids that may harm skin or
clothing, or fire hazard risks from flammable liquids, or injury from high pressure fluid jets.

DANGER
BEFORE working on equipment, make sure all power to equipment is disconnected and
locked-out.

H.1 GENERAL COMMENTS

NOTE: Part number identifiers (IDP) contained within parenthesis such as (9) refer to circled
numbers shown on assembly drawings (figures 2 through 4).

De-energize driver before starting with any maintenance action.

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H.2 TOOLS REQUIRED

Procedures described in this manual require common mechanics hand tools, a torque wrench, dial
indicators for alignment and a suitable lifting device, such as slings, straps, etc.

H.3 MECHANICAL SEAL AND BEARING MAINTENANCE

The following procedures detail servicing the pump mechanical seal and ball bearings ONLY.

Determine the pump model identification identified on the pump nameplate to select the applicable
pump assembly shown in Figure 2, 3, or 4. Refer to that assembly for the following instructions.

1. Close suction and discharge piping to pump. Vent pressure from pump. Disconnect piping.
Remove drain plugs (68), and drain unit. Remove pump from driver, coupling and base plate.
Remove coupling hub and key (16).

2. Remove bearing retainer (17) from inboard cover (9) by removing bolts (18).

3. Remove assembled power rotor (11) from inboard cover (9). Removal of power rotor (11)
includes removal of snap rings (13), ball bearing (15), seal spacers (14 & 38), and mechanical
seal (25).

4. Disassemble power rotor (11) as follows:

a. Using a flat nosed tool, such as a screw driver, remove snap ring (13) located on coupling
side of ball bearing (15) from groove in power rotor (11).

b. Sealed ball bearing (15) is assembled to power rotor (11) with light press fit. Ball bearing
(15) may be removed by using bearing puller or vertical arbor press. When using press,
place two pieces of key stock through openings of mechanical seal seat adapter (14)
underneath ball bearing (15) on both sides of power rotor shaft. Key stock should be long
enough to support power rotor (11) as it is placed in press. Position press ram against
power rotor (11) coupling end face. Gently press power rotor (11) through ball bearing
(15). Ensure power rotor (11) does not fall to floor once ball bearing (15) is off of its
diameter.

c. Remove thread side snap ring (13).

For steps (d) – (f), refer to figure 5.

d. If stationary seal face is “J” type, remove spacer (14) and “J’ type stationary seal seat from
power rotor (11).

e. If stationary seal seat is O-ring type, remove seal seat adapter (14) including stationary
seal seat. Remove stationary seat with O-ring from seal seat adapter (14). Discard O-ring.

f. If single spring, rubber bellows seal, remove rotating assembly from shaft (11). If multi-
spring seal, disengage set screw and then remove rotating assembly.

g. Remove spacer (38) from shaft.

5. Remove gasket or O-ring (81) from inboard end cover (9).

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6. Inspect power rotor (11) shaft and remove any nicks or burrs which are present. Polish power
rotor shaft to remove any rust or oxidants that may be present under shaft sleeve. The
manufacturer recommends replacement of ball bearing (15), mechanical seal (25), and gasket
or O-ring (81) when these parts are disturbed from their original installed position. All parts
should be coated with light lubricating oil to assist in assembly.

7. Assemble power rotor (11) and mechanical seal (25) as follows:

a. Assemble spacer (38) onto shaft (11).

For steps (b) – (e), refer to figure 5.

b. If seal is a single spring type rubber bellows type, apply light coat of system fluid to inside
diameter of bellows and slide mechanical seal rotating assembly on power rotor (11) until it
seats against the shoulder of seal spacer (38). Wipe seal face with isopropyl alcohol and a
lint free rag.

c. If seal is a multi-spring seal, coat O-ring inside of rotating assembly with system fluid and
slide mechanical seal rotating assembly on power rotor (11) until it seats against the
shoulder of seal spacer (38). Tighten rotating seat set screw. Wipe seal face with isopropyl
alcohol and a lint free rag.

d. If seal has a “J” type stationary seat, clean the stationary seat with isopropyl alcohol and a
lint free rag. Put a small amount of clean system fluid or light oil on the stationary seat
running face. Install the stationary seat running face against the rotating ring running face.
Install spacer (14).

e. If seal has O-ring type stationary seat, install O-ring in groove of mechanical seal stationary
seat. Install seat with installed O-ring in seal seat adapter (14) ensuring that groove in
back of stationary seat mates to spring pin in seal seat adapter (14). Clean stationary seat
with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free rag. Put a small amount of clean system fluid or light
oil on stationary seat running face. Install the seal seat adapter assembly on power rotor
(11) so that stationary seat running face is against the rotating ring running face.

f. Install inner snap ring (13) in groove of power rotor (11).

g. Press bearing (15) on power rotor (11), pressing only on inner race of ball bearing (15)
using an installation sleeve until it is located next to inner snap ring (13).

h. Install outer snap ring (13) in groove of power rotor (11).

8. Install gasket or O-ring (81) in seal bore of inboard cover (9).

9. Install assembled power rotor (11) in pump, centering all parts as they enter inboard cover (9).
Align one of openings in spacer (14) over drain in inboard cover (9).

10. Install bearing retainer (17) on inboard cover (9) using bolts (18) torque bolt to 16.5 ± 2 lb-ft.

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 H.4 PUMP DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION
Fluid leakage from disassembly of pump may make the floor slippery and can
cause personal injury
.
NOTE: The G3D-275 pumps incorporate highly finished precision parts that must be handled
carefully to avoid damage to critical machined surfaces. The parts removed should be
tagged for identification and their exact positions in the pump carefully noted so that
new parts, or the same parts, are properly replaced without damage.

Determine the pump model identification identified on the pump nameplate to select the
applicable pump assembly shown in Figure 2, 3, or 4. Refer to that assembly for the following
instructions.

1. Close suction and discharge piping to pump. Vent pressure from pump. Disconnect piping.
Remove drain plugs (68), and drain unit. Remove pump from driver, coupling and base
plate. Remove coupling hub and key (16).

2. Remove inlet head (26) from case (1) by removing bolts (10). Remove and discard O-ring
(72) from inlet head (26).

3. Remove thrust plate (21) and spacers (22) by removing bolts (23) and lock washers (24).

4. If idler cup design, remove cups (20) from idlers (19).

5. Remove idlers (19) from housing (2) by rotating them in a counterclockwise direction.

CAUTION ATTENTION

Do not permit idlers (19) to drop as they emerge from housing (2).

6. Remove housing spacer (28) from case (1).

7. Remove shaft (11), ball bearing (15) and seal (25) by performing procedures in paragraph
H.3 steps (2) through (6).

8. Remove inboard cover (9) by removing bolts (10).

9. Remove and discard O-ring (7) from inboard cover (9).

10. Remove tube (4) with O-rings (5) from housing (2) or inboard cover (9). Discard O-rings
(5).

11. On C-flange and steel case pumps ONLY, press bushing (86) from cover (9).

12. Remove housing (2) and O-ring (6) from inlet end of case (1). Discard O-ring (6).

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H.5 PUMP ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Prior to reassembly of pump, clean and inspect all parts for nicks and burrs. Replace
all worn or damaged parts. Imo Pump recommends replacement of all O-rings (5, 6,
7, 72), gasket or O-ring (81), mechanical seal (25) and ball bearing (15) when these
parts are disturbed from their previously installed positions. Coat all parts with light
lubricating oil to assist in assembly.

Determine the pump model identification identified on the pump nameplate to select the applicable
pump assembly shown in Figure 2, 3, or 4. Refer to that assembly for the following instructions.

1. On C-flange and steel case pumps ONLY, wipe Loctite “N” Primer or equivalent onto the
mating surfaces of bushing (86) and inboard cover (9). Coat mating surfaces of bushing (86)
and inboard cover (9) with Loctite Retaining Compound RC/609 or equivalent. Insert bushing
(86) into inboard cover (9).

2. Install O-rings (5) on tube (4).

3. Install tube (4) with O-rings (5) in inboard cover (9). Install O-ring 7 on inboard cover (9). Install
inboard cover (9) into discharge port side of case (1) using bolts (10). Be sure seal vent (3) is
facing up. Torque bolts (10) to 54 ± 5 lb-ft.

4. Install O-ring (6) in groove of housing (2).

5. Install housing (2) in pump case (1) from suction end. Align pin hole in housing (2) to tube (4)
in inboard cover.

6. Assemble mechanical seal and ball bearings by performing procedures in paragraph H.3 steps
(7) through (10).

7. Install idlers (19) into housing (2) by meshing threads with power rotor thread and rotating the
idlers clockwise.

8. If idler cup design, install cups (20) on idlers (19).

9. Install spacer (28) on suction end of case (1) flush with edge of housing (2).

10. Install bolts (23) and lock washers (24) in thrust plate (21). Install spacers (22) on bolts (23).

11. Install thrust plate assembly including thrust plate (21), washers (24), bolts (23) and spacers
(22) on housing (2). Torque bolts (23) to 26 ± 2 lb-ft.

12. Install O-ring (72) in groove in inlet head (26).

13. Install inlet head (26) using bolts (10). Torque bolts to 54 ± 5 lb-ft.

NOTE: Inlet head (26) can be rotated and repositioned in 90 degree increments to suit suction
piping. To change inlet position remove bolts (10) and rotate inlet head to desired
position. Install bolts (10) and torque to proper values indicated on assembly drawing.

14. Install coupling hub key (16). Install and align pump and driver as specified in General
Instruction Manual, CA-1.

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I. TROUBLESHOOTING

For assistance with troubleshooting see the Imo General Installation Operation, Maintenance, and
Troubleshooting Manual, (No. SRM00046).

J. FIELD AND FACTORY SERVICE AND PARTS

Imo Pump maintains a staff of trained service personnel that can provide pump installation, pump start-up,
maintenance/overhaul and troubleshooting supervision as well as installation and maintenance training.

Our factories provide maintenance as well as overhaul and test facilities the in event the user prefers to
return pumps for inspection or overhaul. Factory-overhauled pumps are normally tested and warranted “as-
new” for a period of one year from date of shipment. For either field service or factory overhaul assistance,
contact your local Imo Sales Office or representative at Technical/ Customer Service Department in
Monroe, NC, USA.

Most pumps have repair kits available. Minor Repair Kits are used to repair leaking seals, bad bearings
and/or for re-assembly after pump tear-down. They include (as applicable) pump shaft seals, packing, all
gaskets/O-rings and bearings. Major Repair Kits are sufficient to rebuild completely worn-out pumps to “as-
new” condition. They include all parts found in Minor Repair Kits plus all major internal parts subject to wear.
Since kits have all necessary parts, kit purchase is preferred rather than selecting individual parts. When
parts are individually selected from Parts List, some needed components are often overlooked. In addition,
mixing worn or used parts with new parts risks rapid wear and shortened service life from new parts.

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Figure 2: G3D_-275_ and G3DKH-275 Models

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Figure 3: G3D_C(S)_-275_ and G3DKC(S)-275_ Models

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Figure 4: G3D_S-275_, EG3D_-275_ and G3DKHS-275_ Models

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FIGURE 5: MECHANICAL SEAL TYPES

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