Replacement Of Oil Seal #1 - GE OSMONICS TONKAFLO SS Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

4. Remove the constant level oiler bottle and drain about 1/2 cup or
120 cubic centimeters (cc) of oil from the bearing frame.
5. Remove the three bolts and lock washers that fasten the bearing frame
cap to the bearing frame. Separate the bearing frame cap from the
bearing frame.
6. Remove the oil seal from the bearing frame cap. Replace with a new oil
seal.
7. Replace the O-ring on the end cap if damaged.
8. To prevent damage to the oil seal from the shaft key way, cover the key
way in the shaft as described in Section 6.5.2.1, Step 13. Apply grease
or oil to the bearing frame shaft and the O-ring on the end cap.
9. Place the bearing frame cap and new oil seal onto the bearing frame.
Care must be taken to not damage the oil seal lip.
10. Reinstall the three bolts and lock washers to fasten the bearing frame
cap to the bearing frame.
11. Reinstall the coupling flange so it is flush with the end of the shaft and
remount the pump or motor as required.
12. Install and align the flexible coupling (Section 3.5, Installation of
Discharge Screen).
13. Install the coupling guard.
14. Replace the oiler bottle, refilling it with oil as needed. Recheck the oil
level [Figure 4.7 (Installation of Oiler)].
6.6.2

Replacement of Oil Seal #1

STEPS
1. Remove the liquid end assembly from the bearing frame as described
in Section 6.2.1 (Replacement of Oil Seal #2).
2. Remove retaining ring #1 shown (Figure 6.10, Bearing Frame
Overhaul).
3. Remove the oil seal holder (Figure 6.10), which can be done as
described in Section 6.5.1.3, Step 4, or as described here by making a
simple fixture.
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