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INSTALLATION, OPERATING
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Split Case Pumps

Type KP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INSTALLATION-MECHANICAL ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. PUMP IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................... 4
B. RECEIVING........................................................................................................................................................ 4
C. Handling ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
D. TEMPORARY STORAGE .................................................................................................................................. 5
E. LOCATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
F. PUMP FOUNDATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5
G. PUMP FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .................................................................................... 6
H. PIPING-GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 7
I. SUCTION (INLET) PIPING .................................................................................................................................. 7
J. DISCHARGE (OUTLET) PIPING ........................................................................................................................ 8
K. PRESSURE GAUGES INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 8
L. SHAFT SEALING-GENERAL COMMENTS ........................................................................................................ 8
M. PACKING GLAND ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................... 8
N. MECHANICAL SEALS ....................................................................................................................................... 8
O. COUPLING ALIGNMENT................................................................................................................................... 9
P. SERIES DISC COUPLING ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................ 10
Q. PROTECTION FOR INSULATING TEMPERATURE ....................................................................................... 10
II. INSTALLATION –ELECTRICAL ................................................................................................................................ 10
A. MOTORS, GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 10
III. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
A. PRIMING .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. PRE-START CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................11
C. MOTOR ROTATION ..........................................................................................................................................11
D. STARTING THE PUMP .....................................................................................................................................11
E. PUMP SHUTDOWN ......................................................................................................................................... 12
F. SHORT DURATION SHUTDOWN .................................................................................................................... 12
G. EXTENDED PERIOD SHUTDOWN ................................................................................................................. 12
H. FOLW ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
IV. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
A. MOTOR LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................... 12
B. PUMP BEARING LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
C. STUFFING BOX PACKING SHAFT SEALWATER LUBRICATION .................................................................. 14
D. PACKING MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 14
E. DISASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE GENERAL COMMENTS ..................................................................... 14
F. BEARING, SEAL, & PACKING REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................. 14
G. DISASSEMBLY and RESSEMBLY OF PUMPS ............................................................................................... 16
H. COMPONENT INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................... 17
V. ORDERING PARTS .................................................................................................................................................. 17
VI. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 23
A. SYMPTOMS ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
B. POSSIBLE CAUSES ........................................................................................................................................ 23
VII. LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................ 25

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CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are inserted at key points of this manual to provide check points for
personnel and machinery safety. CAUTIONS: Apply to personnel. WARNINGS: Apply to personnel
and machinery.

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I. INSTALLATION-MECHANICAL C. Handling
All installations should be performed by per-
sonnel experienced with the placement, con- WARNING: Do not lift unit by eye
nection, and alignment of pumping equipment.
bolts on the motor!
The following instructions are general in na-
ture, and may not deal with the specifics of
your installation. Read these instructions
thoroughly before installing and operating
your PACO Type KP Double Suction Cen-
trifugal Split Case Pump. Successful opera-
tion depends on careful attention to the pro-
cedures described in Sections I, II, III and IV of
this manual. Keep this instruction manual
handy for future use.
A. PUMP IDENTIFICATION

 All PACO pumps are identified by Pump Type FIGURE 2a Lifting pump with motor
and Serial Numbers. These numbers are
stamped on the pump nameplate (Fig.1a) af-
fixed to each pump volute, and should be re-
ferred to in all correspondence with the
Company.

FIGURE 2b Lifting separate pump with baseplate

FIGURE. 1a

B. RECEIVING

 Check pumping unit for shortage and damage

immediately upon arrival. Pump accessories
when required are packaged in a separate
container and shipped with the unit.

 If equipment is damaged in transit, promptly

report this to the carrier’s agent. Make com-
plete notations on the freight bill to speed sat-
isfactory adjustment by the carrier.
FIGURE 2c Lifting low-voltage motor with
 Unload and handle the unit with a sling.
baseplate

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WARNING: The correct pump location

can provide a safety pump operation.
Available NPSH must always 0.5-1.0m
higher than the required NPSH specified
on the pump performance curve.

In order to make motor maintenance easier, it is

convenient for maintenance and inspection to
keep a sufficient space between the motor and
wall.

Motor Frame Size Minimal Space (mm)

80 80
90 85
FIGURE 2d Lifting high-voltage motor with
100 90
baseplate
112 100
132 123
D. TEMPORARY STORAGE 160 180
180 220
 If pump is not to be installed and operated
200 230
soon after arrival, store it in a clean, dry area
225 245
of moderate ambient temperature.
250 260
 Rotate the shaft by hand periodically to coat 280 280
bearing with lubricant to retard oxidation and 315 360
corrosion. 355 390
 If storage time is more than 6 months, check
 Always allow sufficient accessibility for
the pump before operation. If necessary, dis-
maintenance and inspection. Provide a clear
assemble, clean and reassemble the pump.
space with ample head room for use of a hoist
 Follow motor manufacturer’s storage recom- strong enough to lift the unit.
mendations where applicable.
 Make sure a suitable power source is availa-
E. LOCATION ble for the pump motor. Electrical characteris-
tics should match those specified on the motor
 Locate the pump as close to the suction sup-
data plate, within the limits covered in Sec-
ply as possible. Use the shortest and most
tions II and III.
direct suction piping practical. Refer to para-
graph H. SUCTION (INLET) PIPING.  Avoid pump exposure to sub-zero tempera-
tures to prevent pump liquid form freezing. If
 Locate the pump below system level wherever
freezing conditions exist during shutdown pe-
possible. This will facilitate priming, assure a
riods, see Sections IIIF and IIIG for specific
steady liquid flow, and provide a positive suc-
recommendations.
tion head.
F. PUMP FOUNDATION
 Make sure sufficient NPSH (Net Positive Suc-
tion Head) is provided at the suction end by  KP Pumps should be permanently installed on
considering the pump’s location in relation to a firm, concrete foundation mounting pad of
the entire system. sufficient size to dampen any vibration and
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prevent any deflection or misalignment. The
pad may float on springs or be a raised part of
the equipment room floor. The foundation
should be poured without interruption to 3/4 to
1-1/2 inches below the final pump elevation.
The top surface should be well scored or
grooved before the concrete sets to provide a
suitable bonding surface for the grout. Anchor
bolts should be set in pipe sleeves for posi-
tioning allowance, as shown in (Fig. 3a) on
page 4. Allow enough bolt length for grout,
lower base plate flange, nuts and washers.
Allow the foundation to cure several days be-
fore proceeding with pump installation.
WARNING: for pump and motor di-
rectly connected, the foundation weight is
3-5 times of pump unit; for pump and die-
sel engine directly connected, the founda-
tion weight is 5-8 times of pump unit.
FIGURE 3a: Anchor Bolt Installation
 After the concrete pad has been poured and
set, lower the pump base plate over the an-
chor bolts and rest it on loose adjustment
wedges or shims placed near each anchor
bolt.
 Shims or wedges must be placed to raise the
bottom of the base 3/4” to 1-1/4” above the
pad, allowing clearance for grout. Level the
pump shaft, flanges, and base plate using a
spirit level, adjusting the wedges or shims, as
required.
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 Check to make sure that the piping can be
aligned to the pump flanges without placing
any strain on either flange.
 After pump alignment has been established,
put nuts on foundation bolts and tighten them
just enough to keep the unit base plate from
moving. Construct a form or dam around the
concrete pad and pour grout around the pump
base, as shown in (Fig. 2a). Grout compen-
sates for uneven foundation, distributes the
weight of the unit, and prevents shifting. Use
an approved, non-shrinking grout. Allow at
least 24 hours for this grout to set before
proceeding with piping connections.
 After the grout has thoroughly hardened,
check the foundation bolts and tighten if nec-
essary. Recheck the pump alignment after the
foundation bolts are secured.
G. PUMP FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
 There are 2 methods for pump flexible instal-
lation: Using damper and soft connector; Us-
ing anti-vibration pad and soft connector.
 Using damper and soft connector. In order
to prevent the vibration transfer to the nearby
buildings，we suggest to use the damper to
segregate the pump base from nearby build-
ings。If the pump installed on the damper base
（see Fig 4a）,soft connector must be installed
to the inlet and outlet pipe, it is propitious to
the pump's operation.
FIGURE 4a Base with Damper and soft
connector
 Do not install the pump base plate on the
damper directly!
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 Suction piping should be as direct as possible,

WARNING: The selection and install-
ation for damper and damper base should
follow the supplier.
 Using anti-vibration pad and soft connect-
or. Another way is to use the anti-vibration pad
to segregate the pump base from nearby
buildings (see Fig 4b), and soft connector
must be also installed to the inlet and outlet
pipe. It is easy to connect, but the effect is not
as good as using damper.
and ideally the length should be at least seven
times the pipe diameter. Short suction piping
can be the same diameter as the suction
opening. Longer piping should be one or two
sizes larger (depending on length), reducing
to the diameter of the pump suction opening.
 Use an eccentric reducer, with the eccentric
side down (Fig. 5a) when reducing the pipe
diameter to the diameter of suction opening.
 At no point should suction piping be smaller in
diameter than the pump suction opening.

 Horizontal suction lines should follow an even

FIGURE 4b Pump with Anti-vibration pad
H. PIPING-GENERAL
 Do not use pump as a support for piping!
Use pipe hangers or other supports at proper
intervals to provide complete piping support
near the pump.
gradient, if possible. A gradual upward slope
to the pump is recommended for suction lift
conditions, and a gradual downward slope for
positive suction head.
 Avoid any high points, such as pipe loops (Fig.
5b), that may create air pockets and throttle
the system or produce erratic pumping.
 Install a valve in the suction line to isolate the
pump during shutdown and maintenance, and
facilitate pump removal.

 Both suction and discharge piping should be  Gate valve should be installed in place where
independently supported and properly aligned is not easy to create air pocket.
so that no strain is transmitted to the pump
During pumping operation, valves on suction
when flange bolts are tightened.
line must always be at FULL OPEN.
 Do not spring or force piping when making any
connections!

 Make sure piping is as straight as possible,

avoiding unnecessary bends and fittings.

I. SUCTION (INLET) PIPING

The sizing and installation of suction piping is
particularly important. It must be selected and
installed in a manner that minimizes pressure
loss and permits sufficient liquid flow into the
pump during starting and operation. Many
NPSH problems can be traced directly to im-
proper design of suction piping systems. Ob-
serve the following precautions when installing
suction piping:
FIGURE 5a
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FIGURE 5b
J. DISCHARGE (OUTLET) PIPING
 Short discharge piping can be the same di-
ameter as the pump discharge opening.
Longer piping should be one or two sizes
larger depending on length.
 Any high points in discharge piping may en-
trap air or gas and thus retard pump operation.
 An even gradient is best for long horizontal
runs of discharge piping.
 Install a valve near the discharge opening to
prime and start the pump. The discharge gate
valve is also used to isolate the pump during
shutdown, maintenance, and facilitate pump
removal.
 If the possibility of liquid hammer exists, (i.e.
check valves are used) close the discharge
gate valve before pump shut down.
WARNING: The selection and installa-
tion for reducer should base on the nation-
al standard.
K. PRESSURE GAUGES INSTALLATION
 Pressure gauges properly sized for the range
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of operation, should be installed in gauge taps
on the pump suction and discharge nozzles.
L. SHAFT SEALING-GENERAL COMMENTS
 PACO offers both mechanical seals and
packed stuffing boxes as a means to seal the
shaft.
 Pumps with stuffing boxes are normally
packed before shipment. If the pump is in-
stalled within 60 days after shipment, the
packing material will be in good condition for
operation with a sufficient supply of lubrication.
If the pump is stored for a longer period, it may
be necessary to repack the stuffing boxes.
(Refer to paragraph F: PACKING REPLACE-
MENT)
 The stuffing box must be supplied at all times
with a source of clean, clear liquid to flush and
lubricate the packing.
 When pumps are equipped with mechanical
seals, no maintenance or adjustment is re-
quired. Mechanical seals are preferred to
packing on most applications because they
require less maintenance.
M. PACKING GLAND ADJUSTMENT
 Make sure the flushing fluid lines are connec-
ted and their valves are open. After pump
start-up, with the pump running, the packing
gland should always be allowed to leak,
please refer to Table11a, this is required for
shaft sleeve lubrication.
 The packing gland should be tightened evenly
to provide uniform compression on the pack-
ing material. Do not operate packing dry,
and do not over tighten packing gland to
eliminate leaking as the shaft sleeve will
become damaged. After initial startup, addi-
tional packing and adjustment may be re-
quired until the packing is properly seated.
N. MECHANICAL SEALS
All PACO Type KP pumps that are equipped
with mechanical seals are matched to condi-
tions for which the pump was sold. Observe
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the following precautions to avoid seal dam-
age and obtain maximum seal life:
 Do not exceed temperature or pressure limita-
tions for the mechanical seal used.
 DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY OR
AGAINST A CLOSED VALVE! Dry operation
will cause seal failure within minutes.
 Exhaust air in the seal cavity and pipes before
pump starting.
 Clean and purge suction piping in new instal-
lations before installing and operating pump.
Pipe scale, welding slag and other abrasives
can cause rapid seal failure.
 The mechanical seal does not leak at all dur-
ing normal operation, therefore if any appre-
ciable leakage occurs; the seal should be re-
moved, inspected and if necessary replaced.
 Mechanical seals should be stocked as spare
parts to reduce equipment down time.
O. COUPLING ALIGNMENT
CHECKING PARALLEL ALIGNMENT
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FIGURE 6a: Checking Alignment
CAUTION：It is recommended to check
coupling alignment and vulnerable pars of the
coupling every month. If misalignment or
damaged parts are detected, make sure to
recheck coupling alignment and replace the
damaged parts
 Check shaft alignment again after pump in-
stallation is completed.
 The following anchoring and alignment proce-
dure is typical and, if performed with care,
should result in a smooth running, trouble-free
installation.
 If the pump and motor were shipped mounted
on the pump base as an assembly, remove
the coupling guard.
 The pump and motor were accurately aligned
at the factory, but handling during shipment
usually alters this pre-alignment. Using a
small straight edge and feeler gauges or a dial
indicator, check for horizontal, vertical, and
angular misalignment of the coupling hubs
(Fig. 6a).
 Coupling alignment is proper when the dial
indicator reads no more than .005” run out in
any direction (or when the straight edge con-
tacts both hubs evenly in both horizontal and
vertical positions). If misalignment is detected,
loosen the motor and shift or shim as neces-
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sary to re-align, and then re-tighten bolts. Al-
ways align the motor to the pump as piping
strain will occur if the pump is shifted.
Never reposition pump on base!
 To protect personnel from rotation machinery,
always install coupling guards after installation
is complete; before starting the pump!
P. SERIES DISC COUPLING ASSEMBLY
 The structural drawing of coupling. (Fig. 6b)
FIGURE 6b The structural drawing of coupling
Q. PROTECTION FOR INSULATING TEMPER-
ATURE
CAUTION: When the pump is used for
cooling water circulation system in
air-conditioning, it should be covered with
thermal insulation materials for insulation.
Please keep these parts not be covered in
red boxes as shown in the figures bellow(Fig.6c):
FIGURE 6c
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II. INSTALLATION –ELECTRICAL
A. MOTORS, GENERAL
 All electrical installations should be accom-
plished by qualified electrician. Disconnect
and lock out the electrical power source, be-
fore starting any installation or service work.
 Read and match the starting and overload
control devices with motor nameplate infor-
mation. Always follow control manufacturer's
instructions for proper installation and con-
nection.
 Grease lubricated motors are fully lubricated
at the time of manufacture and do not require
further lubrication if prompt installation follows.
If the motor has been in storage for six months
or longer, refer to Motor Lubrication (page 9),
and lubricate before starting.
III. OPERATION
A. PRIMING
 CAUTION: Tighten the bolts which
attached lower and upper case before
pump priming, especially for high pressure
pumps. (Working pressure more than
1.6MPa).
 The PACO Type KP pump is no self-priming,
and must be completely primed (filled with
liquid) before starting.
 If the pump will operate with a positive suction
head, prime by opening the suction valve and
allowing liquid to enter pump casing. Open air
vents at this time, and make sure all air is
forced from pump by liquid before closing.
 If pump has a suction lift, priming must be
accomplished by other methods. The use of
foot valves or ejectors, or manual filling of the
pump casing and suction line with liquid are
possible methods suggested for this purpose.
 CAUTION: never run the pump dry in
the hope that it will prime itself! Serious
damage to the mechanical seal will result.
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B. PRE-START CHECKLIST
WARNING: In the interest of operator
safety, the unit must not be operated above
the nameplate conditions. Such operation
could result in unit failure causing injury to
operation personnel. Consult instruction
book for proper operation and maintenance
of the pump and its supporting compone-
nts.
WARNING: Never use PACO pump to
flush the pipe system.
Make the following inspections before starting
your PACO Type KP pump:
 Make sure the suction and discharge piping
has been cleaned and flushed to remove dirt
and debris before operating pump.
 Make sure all wiring connections to the motor
(and starting device) match the wiring diagram
and produce clockwise rotation as viewed
from the back of the motor.
 If the motor has been in storage for an ex-
tended length of time, either before or after
installation, refer to motor instructions before
starting.
 Check voltage, phase, and line circuit frequ-
ency with the motor data plate.
 Turn rotating element by hand to make sure it
rotates freely.
 Tighten plugs in gauge and drain taps. If pump
is fitted with pressure gauges, keep gauge
cocks closed when not in use.
 Recheck the motor to pump alignment per
Coupling Alignment, M, section I.
 Check suction and discharge piping for leaks,
and make sure all flange bolts are securely
tightened.
 Check all pressure gauges and valves at suc-
tion and discharge piping.
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C. MOTOR ROTATION
CAUTION: Never check drive rotation
unless pump and drive couplings are dis-
connected and physically separated. Fail-
ure to follow this instruction can result in
serious damage to pump and driver if ro-
tation is wrong.
After the unit has been wired and checked to
insure that all components in the system
(disconnect device, magnetic starters, pilot
devices and motors) are properly connected,
check motor rotation as follows:
 Make sure coupling is disconnected, and then
momentarily energize the motors to insure that
rotation is correct as indicated by the arrow
cast into the pump casing. If rotation is incor-
rect, interchange two wires at the motor starter
terminals T1 and T2.
 For Wye-Delta motors rotation has to be veri-
fied for both wye and delta connections.
D. STARTING THE PUMP
WARNING: The pump must not be op-
erated without an approved coupling guard
in place. Failure to observe this warning
could result in injury to operating person-
nel.
WARNING: Observe extreme caution
when venting and/or draining hazardous
liquids. Wear protective clothing in the
presence of caustic, corrosive, volatile,
flammable, or hot liquids. DO NOT breathe
toxic vapors. DO NOT allow sparking,
flames, or hot surfaces in vicinity of the
equipment.
 Install coupling guard on flexible coupled
units.
 Make sure pump is filled with liquid.
 Fully open valve (if any) in suction line, and
close valve in discharge line.
 If applicable, turn on any external source of
cooling or lubricating fluid to the shaft seals.
 Start the motor (pump).
 Immediately after the pump reaches full oper-
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ating speed, slowly crack open the discharge bearings with lubricant and retard oxidation
valve, and open bleed valves at system high and corrosion.
points. Make sure system is full of liquid,  Where applicable follow motor manufacturer’s
purged of air and checked for leaks. storage recommendations. Refer to temporary
 After entirely filling the system, open dis- storage (page 3)
charge valve and close system bleed valves H. FOLW
(Make sure reading of pressure gauge is  Minimum flow rate
matched with the parameter on nameplate).
The pump must not run against a closed dis-
 Open gauge cocks and record pressure
charge valve as this will cause an increase in
reading for future reference. Verify that the
temperature/ formation of steam in the pump.
pump is performing in accordance with the
This may cause shaft damage, impeller ero-
parameters specified on the performance
sion, and short life of bearing, stuffing boxes
curve.
with packing ring or mechanical seals due to
 Check and record voltage, amperage per
stress or vibration.
phase, and kilowatts, if a watt meter is availa-
 Maximum flow rate
ble.
E. PUMP SHUTDOWN If the maximum flow rate is exceeded, cavita-
 Always close the discharge gate valve before tion and overload may occur.
stopping pump. Close valve slowly to prevent If the pump operating out of rate point, please
hydraulic shock. refer to selector data or contact Grundfos
 Cut off power to the motor. Company.
F. SHORT DURATION SHUTDOWN IV. MAINTENANCE
 For overnight or temporary shutdown periods A. MOTOR LUBRICATION
under nonfreezing conditions, the pump may
WARNING: Do not attempt any maint-
remain filled with liquid. Make sure the pump
is fully primed before restarting. enance, inspection, repair or cleaning in
 For short or frequent shutdown periods under the vicinity of rotating equipment. Such
freezing conditions, keep fluid moving within action could result in personal injury to
pump casing and insulate or heat pump exte- operating personnel.
rior to prevent freezing. Before attempting any inspection or repair
G. EXTENDED PERIOD SHUTDOWN on the pump, the driver controls must be in
 For long shutdown periods, or to isolate the the “OFF” position, locked and tagged to
pump for maintenance, close suction gate prevent injury to personnel performing
valve. If no suction valve is used and the service on the pump.
pump has positive suction head, drain all liq-  Always follow motor manufacture’s lubrication
uid from suction line to terminate liquid flow instructions, and periodically check grease fit-
into pump suction nozzle. Remove plugs in tings and drain plugs for leaks.
pump drain and vent taps, as required, and
drain all liquid form the pump volute casing.  If lubrication instructions do not accompany
 If freezing conditions will exist during long motor, refer to Table 7a for recommended lu-
shutdown periods, completely drain the pump brication periods.
and blow out all liquid passages and pockets MOTOR MOTOR OPERATING CONDITIONS
with compressed air. Freezing of pump liquid RPM HP STANDARD SEVERE EXTREME
can also be prevented by filling the pump with
1/3-7-1/2 3 YRS. 1 YR 6 MOS
antifreeze solution. 1750 &
6 MOS.
 Rotate the shaft by hand monthly to coat BELOW 10-40 1-3 YRS. 3MOS
–1 YR.
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50-150 1 YR. 6 MOS 3MOS Manufacturer Lubricant

200 & UP 1YR. 6 MOS 3MOS KYODO YUSHI※ MULTEMP SRL※
○
ABOVE SHELL DOLOUMRR
(ALL HP) 6 MOS 3 MOS 3MOS EXXON POLYREXR
○
1750
CHEVRON SRI GREASE NLGI 2
STANDARD COONDITIONS:
BLAK PEARL – NLGI 2
8 hours per day operation, normal or light loading, clean air, 100°F,
PHILIPS POLYTACTM
maximum ambient temperature.
TEXACO POLYSTAR RB
SEVERE CONDITIONS:

Continuous 24-hour operation, shock loading or vibration, poor ※Brand is used in factory.
ventilation, 100°F - 150°F, ambient temperature.
Table 8a：Recommended Bearing Grease
EXTREME CONDITIONS:
for Motors and Pumps
Continuous operation, heavy shock or vibration, dirt or dust in the

air, extreme ambient temperatures.  Do not over-grease! Too much grease can
cause over-heating and premature bearing
TABLE 7a: Recommended Lubrication Periods
failure. The bearing manufacturers recomm-
 Always follow motor manufacturer's lubrication
end that the bottom 1/3 of the bearing be filled
instructions if available (or consult motor
with grease. Please open the bearing cap to
manufacturer).
check on the first filling.
B. PUMP BEARING LUBRICATION
 2. Oil lubrication
WARNING: Operation of the unit wit-
 On those PACO Type KP Centrifugal Split
hout proper lubrication can result in over-
Case pumps ordered with oil lubricated bear-
heating of the bearings, bearing failures,
ings, (See Fig. 9a) a regular oil maintenance
pump seizures and actual breakup of the
program must be enforced. Pumps with oil lu-
equipment, exposing operating personnel
bricated bearings are fitted with a transparent
to personal injury.
reservoir (24A) (constant level oiler) that
 PACO Type KP Double Suction Centrifugal maintains the oil level about the centerline of
Split Case pumps have bearings that may be the lower bearing. When necessary, the oil
grease lubricated or oil-lubed. supply in the reservoir of the constant level
oiler must be renewed. To refill, remove the
1. Grease lubrication
reservoir (24A) and fill with oil. After filling with
 Grease lubricated bearings are packed with oil replace into operating position.
grease at our factory prior to shipping. This in-
itial filling of grease is good for one year or
2000 hours of normal operation, whichever
occurs first. After this time, a regular grease
maintenance schedule must be implemented.
(See Table 8a for recommended pump bear-
ing greases).

 Lubrication of ball bearings , Be sure to use

the grease according to the following criterion: 

 NLGI: Level 2 ~ Level 3 Fig.9a：Oil Lubricated Bearing Construction

 Viscosity: Below 40℃, 26-150cSt
 Temp range: Continuous operating
~+150℃
 After the first 100 hours of operation, the oil
should be changed. To change the oil, remove
-40 ℃
the drain plug at the bottom of the bearing
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cover (19B). After draining oil, replace the fit-
tings and refill with an acceptable oil selected
from Figure 10a. After the first oil change, the
oil should be changed again at 2000 hours
and then at intervals of 8000 hours or once
yearly thereafter.
Lubricant Manufacturer Bearing Oil Brand Name
Standard Oil Company Mobil DTE Oil Medium
Shell Oil Company Shell Morlina Oil S46
Table 10a：List of Recommended Lube Oils
Lubricant should be accord with ISO VG46
under normal condition(0-60℃ ),and contact
us or bearing manufacturer under the special
condition.
C. STUFFING BOX PACKING SHAFT
SEALWATER LUBRICATION
 The stuffing box must be supplied at all times
with a source of clean, clear liquid to flush and
lubricate the packing. Only a sufficient volume
of sealing liquid to create a definite direction of
flow from the stuffing box inward to the pump
casing is required. Piping from the pump dis-
charge dome to the packing box is supplied on
PACO type KP Double Suction Centrifugal
Split Case pumps when requested.
D. PACKING MAINTENANCE
 The stuffing box should be packed with fresh
packing before initial start-up, after repairs to
the pump, and in case of excessive leakage.
Any time the packing is replaced, the shaft
sleeves should be inspected for wear, rough-
ness or scouring and replaced with new ones,
if necessary. For instructions on filling the
stuffing box see Packing Replacement; for
seal gland adjustment see F.3 Gland Adjust-
ment
E. DISASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE GEN-
ERAL COMMENTS
WARNING: Depending on the product
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being pumped, the pump should be wash-
ed down before any work is done on it.
 PACO Type KP Double Suction Centrifugal
Split Case pumps are designed for ease of
maintenance and, as such, the seals, sleeves,
wear rings, clearances and bearings can be
inspected without having to remove the com-
plete rotating element or having to disconnect
the suction or discharge piping, or disturbing
the alignment of the pump set.
 Work on this equipment is to be performed
only by qualified personnel. Read the follow-
ing instructions completely before performing
any maintenance on the pump.
 Before beginning disassembly of the pump,
close the suction and discharge isolation
valves, turn off any external source of cooling
or lubricating fluid to the shaft seals, drain the
pump case by opening the drain and vent
plugs, and disconnect and lock off the mo-
tor power source.
F. BEARING, SEAL, & PACKING REPLACEME-
NT
1. BEARING REPLACEMENT:
 a. For structure drawing 1,3
 Remove coupling half (23B) from pump shaft
(6A) using a wheel puller and remove coupling
key (12B).
 Remove all cap screws on bearing caps, re-
move bearing caps (19A) and (19B). For oil
lubrication，remove plugs at the bottom of the
bearing housings and drain off the oil before
removing bearing caps.
 Remove cap screws from each seal housing
(26J) and slide with bearing, off its end of
shaft.
 Remove bearings (18A, 18B) from seal hous-
ings.
 Reinstall a new bearing according to the re-
verse process of removing the bearing.
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 Note that the seal seats in the bearing
housings of seal type pumps can be broken if
care is not exercised during housing removal.
 b. For structure drawing 2,4
 Remove coupling half (23B) from pump shaft
(6A) using a wheel puller and remove coupling
key (12B).
 Remove all cap screws on bearing caps, re-
move bearing caps (19A) and (19B). For oil
lubrication，remove plugs at the bottom of the
bearing housings and drain off the oil before
removing bearing caps.
 Remove cap screws from each bearing
housing (26K) and slide with bearing, off its
end of shaft.
 Remove bearings (18A, 18B) from bearing
housings.
 Reinstall a new bearing according to the re-
verse process of removing the bearing.
 NOTE
 Undue force in driving on coupling half can
damage ball-bearings and/or fracture the seal
faces.
 All relevant parts should be cleaned, and any
impurities and grits can lead to bearing failure
quickly.
 Do not over-grease! Too much grease can
cause over-heating and premature bearing
failure.
2. MECHANICAL SEAL REPLACEMENT :
 For structure drawing 1,3
 a. Mechanical seal removal
 Follow F.1.a steps to remove seal housings
(26J).
 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove
bearings from seal housing (26J); however, it
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is recommended that bearings be replaced.
 Remove old seal (14A) from shaft sleeve (5E)
or shaft (6a) and seal housing (26J).
 Inspect shaft sleeve or shaft for scoring or
pitting. Replace if surface is rough to your
fingernail.
 b. New Mechanical seal Installation
 NOTE: When installation, don’t press
sealing element directly. If necessary, press in
seal seat with proper tools. When assemble,
lubricate new seat’s rubber cap with liquid
soap.
 Clean seal housing.
 Lightly lubricate new seat’s rubber cap with
liquid soap.
 Press in seal seat with proper tool or fingers,
making sure seat is seated squarely and all
the way into seal cap or seal housing. Do not
touch seal seat or head faces.
 Clean and lightly lubricate shaft sleeves (5E)
or shaft (6A). Make sure there are no sharp
edges or corners to cut the seal’s rubber parts.
 Lightly lubricate seal face elastomers with liq-
uid soap.
 Slide assembly onto sleeve (5E) until spring
touches shoulder, using proper tool or fingers.
Do not compress spring. Make sure notches
on carbon ring match retainer’s lugs and
spring is in position on seal head.
 Reinstall bearing housings (26J) with bearings,
noting that water slingers (13G) are in correct
places. Care must be taken not to strike seal
seats against shaft.
 Follow remaining Bearing Replacement steps
to complete assembly.
 For structure drawing 2, 4
a. Mechanical seal removal
 Follow F.1.b steps to remove bearing housings
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(26K).
 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove
bearings from bearing housing (26K); however,
it is recommended that bearings be replaced.
 Remove slinger (13G).
 Remove old seal (14A) from shaft sleeve (5E)
or shaft (6A) and seal cap (2A) respectively.
 b. New Mechanical seal Installation
 Clean seal cap (2A).
 Lightly lubricate new seat’s rubber cap with
liquid soap.
 Press in seal seat with proper tool or fingers,
making sure seat is seated squarely and all
the way into seal cap or seal housing. Do not
touch seal seat or head faces.
 Clean and lightly lubricate shaft sleeves (5E)
or shaft (6A). Make sure there are no sharp
edges or corners to cut the seal’s rubber parts.
 Slide assembly onto sleeve (5E) or shaft (6A)
until spring touches shoulder, using proper
tool or fingers. Do not compress spring. Make
sure notches on carbon ring match retainer’s
lugs and spring is in position on seal head.
 Reinstall bearing housings (26J) with bearings,
noting that water slingers (13G) are in correct
places. Care must be taken not to strike seal
seats against shaft.
 Follow remaining Bearing Replacement steps
to complete assembly.
3. PACKING REPLACEMENT, EACH SIDE
 Remove packing gland (7A).
 Remove old packing (13A ), lantern ring (5L), if
any, and packing behind lantern ring, with a
packing hook.
 If packing retainer (10K) comes out, replace it
against retaining ring (61J).
 Insert three or two new packing rings (13A)
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one at a time, staggering the joints 120° and
pushing them firmly back against the packing
retaining washer.
 Insert lantern ring (5L), if any.
 Insert four or three more rings of packing (ap-
plies to most sizes) staggering joints 120°. If
no lantern ring is used, one extra ring of
packing will be required.
 Replace packing gland (7A).
 Packing requires lubrication. Therefore, it
should always be allowed to leak, please refer
to Table11a. Never over tighten packing
gland.
 It should become necessary to over tighten
the packing (suction lift applications) while
starting the pump, make sure to loosen pack-
ing immediately after pump is started, allowing
a leakage for Table 11a. Readjust after a few
hours of running, if leakage increases.
Design flow (m3/h) Leakage(mL/min)
≤50 8～15
＞50～100 10～20
＞100～300 16～30
＞300～1000 20～40
＞1000 30～60
Table 11a： pump packing leakage standard
G. DISASSEMBLY and RESSEMBLY OF PUMPS
 a. Disassembly of Pumps
 Follow F steps to remove coupling half (23A),
bearing cap (19B&19A), bearing housing (26J,
26K), slinger (13G),seal cap (2A),(or packing
gland (7A)), seals (14A) (or packing
(13A)) ,lantern ring (5L) and other parts.
 Remove case roll pin (98M) then lift off upper
case (1A).
 Place casing gasket, as well as all other gas-
kets, in water to keep them from drying out
and shrinking.
 Remove shaft assembly from case.
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 Slide wearing rings (4A) off impeller (3D).
 Unscrew and remove shaft sleeves (5F), then
remove sleeve (5E) and sleeve (5B) (if any).
 Mark impeller (3D) with a mark on coupling
side before removing it from shaft to be sure it
will be reassembled identically.
 Press impeller (3D) from shaft (6A) and key
(12A).
b. Reassembly of Pumps
 Reassembly of pumps according to the re-
verse process of disassembly of pumps.
H. COMPONENT INSPECTION
 While the pump is disassembled, all comp-
onents should be inspected for wear, damage,
deterioration or erosion.
 Shaft sleeves should be inspected and if worn
or deeply scored should be replaced.
 Impeller wear ring (if used) and casing wear
ring (4A) should be checked for erosion or
wear and if badly deteriorated, replaced to
renew original pump performance. The design
clearance is .018" to .022" diametrically.
Clearances greater than .040" effect pump
performance and new rings should be in-
stalled.
 Examine the lapped faces of the mechanical
seals for scoring, heat checking or cracking.
Examine mechanical seal elastomers (rubber
components) for deterioration or hardening.
Replace mechanical seals if any damage ex-
ists.
 Check any external source of cooling or lu-
bricating fluid lines, and/or recirculation lines
and ports for clogs, kinks or other restrictions.
 Clean machined mating surfaces of all com-
ponents to remove grit, grime and/or old
sealing material before reassembling pump.
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V. ORDERING PARTS
 PACO PUMPS has over 100 years of experi-
ence in the design, manufacture, and applica-
tion of centrifugal pumps and pumping sys-
tems. PACO's commitment to state-of-the-art
pump design and quality manufacturing as-
sures maximum user benefits with optimum
equipment life at lower cost.
 PACO’s commitment to their customers conti-
nues through an extensive service organi-
zation. Highly trained technicians can assist
customers with initial startup, troubleshooting,
repair, and system analysis.
PACO maintains an extensive stock of re-
placement parts and parts kits for our pumps.
In order to reduce pump repair time and
shorten inconvenient pump service interrup-
tions, it is suggested that the pump user stock
spare parts. For suggested spare parts see
Replacement Parts Guide B1b.2, attached,
and contact your local PACO Sales Repre-
sentative (see back cover for the number of
your nearest PACO sales office). Since spare
parts requirements and quantities vary for
specific pump constructions, allow your PACO
Representative to help in defining your spare
part requirements. To ensure that the proper
replacement parts are ordered for your partic-
ular pump model, when you call:
 Identify all pertinent data from the pump name
plate (see Pump Identification). This should
always include the pump Catalog or Model
Number, and the pump Serial Number.
 For replacement impellers, also include from
the nameplate the operating conditions (GPM
and TDH) and the impeller diameter.
 Identify all parts by item number and decryp-
tion as indicated by the appropriate assembly
drawing in this manual, for your particular
pump model.
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Structure 1(Standard)

（Grease lubrication, Whole seal housing and bearing housing radial bearing at two end and no shaft sleeve）

Part List

Item PN Item PN Item PN

1A Upper Case 14A Seal 18B Ball Bearing

1L Lower Case 17E O ring 19A Outboard Bearing Cap

3D Impeller 18A Ball Bearing 19B Inboard Bearing Cap

4A Wear Ring 20A Round Nut 23A Coupling Half

6A Shaft 20B Round Nut 26J Seal Housing

12A Key 140W Seal Retainer 13G Slinger

98M Pin 12B Key

Pump Type：KP2095，KP2013，KP3095，KP3014，KP4012，KP4015，KP5012，KP15，KP6012，KP6015，KP6019_X48，
KP8012，KP8015，KP8017, KP1012，KP1015

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Structure 2(Standard)

（Grease lubrication，Separated seal housing and bearing housing, radial ball bearings at two ends, no shaf
t sleeve）

Part List

Item PN Item PN Item PN

1A Upper Case 6A Shaft 19A Outboard Bearing Cap

1L Lower Case 12A Key 19B Inboard Bearing Cap

2A Cap Seal 12B Key 23A Coupling Half

3D Impeller 13G Slinger 26J Seal Housing

4A Wear Ring 14A Seal 98M Pin

20A Round Nut 26K Bearing Housing 140W Seal Retainer

20B Round Nut 17E O ring 18A Ball Bearing

Pump Type：KP6019_X60，KP6020，KP8020，KP1020，KP1024，KP12205, KP12207

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Structure 3(Optional)

（Grease lubrication，Type1 mechanical seal with sleeves ( packing seal), self-contained combination bearing
housing and seal chamber，radial bearing at two end）

Parts List

Item Part Number Item Part Number Item Part Number

1A Upper Case 10D Snap Ring 18B Roller Bearing

1L Lower Case 10K Washer 19A Outboard Bearing Cap

3D Impeller 12A Key 19B Inboard Bearing Cap

4A Wear Ring 12B Key 23A Coupling half

5E sleeve 13A Packing 26J Seal Housing

5F sleeve 13G Slinger 61J Lantern Ring

5L Lantern Ring 14A Mechanical Seal 61P Retaining

6A Shaft 17E O Ring 98M Roll Pin

7A Packing Gland 18A Radial Bearing

Pump Type：KP2095，KP2013，KP3095KP3014，KP4012，KP4015，KP5012，KP15，KP6012，KP6015，KP6019_X5，
KP8012，KP8015， KP1012，KP1015

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Structure 4(Optional)
（Grease lubrication，Type1 mechanical seal and packing seal. Separated seal housing and bearing housing,
radial ball bearings at two ends）

Parts List

Item Part Number Item Part Number Item Part Number

1A Upper Case 6A Shaft 17E O Ring

1L Lower Case 7A Packing Gland 18A Radial Bearing

2A Seal Cap 10D Snap Ring 19A Outboard Bearing

3D impeller 10K Washer 19B Inboard Bearing

Cap

4A Wearing Ring 12A Key 20A Flushing Pipe

Cap

5B Sleeve 12B Key 21A Cross Joint

5H sleeve 13A Packing 23A Coupling Half

5E sleeve 13G Slinger 26J Seal Housing

5F sleeve 14A Mechanical Seal 26K Bearing Housing

5L Lantern Ring

Pump Type：KP6019_X6，KP6020，KP8020，KP1020，KP1024，KP12205, KP12207

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Bolts’ torque standard

2. Inch bolts’ torque standard

Specification Recommended Torque

Tolerance
（Grade 8） (N.m)
5/16" 18 ±10%
3/8" 33 ±10%
1/2" 81 ±10%
5/8" 153 ±10%
3/4" 285 ±10%
7/8" 461 ±10%
1" 685 ±10%
1.25" 1300 ±10%

3. Metric bolts’ torque standards

Specification Recommended Torque

Tolerance
(Grade 8.8) (N.m)
M8 20 ±10%
M10 38 ±10%
M12 85 ±10%
M16 170 ±10%
M20 330 ±10%
M24 548 ±10%
M27 810 ±10%
M30 1215 ±10%

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VI. TROUBLE SHOOTING

A. SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOMS CAUSE CODE
Pump does not deliver any liquid at start-up. 1*2*3*4*5*6*7*8*9*10*11*14*16*17*22*23*24*34
Pump stops delivering liquid after start-up. 2*3*4*5*6*7*8*9*10*11*12*13*22*23*24*34
Pump overheats and/or ceases to deliver liquid. 1*3*9*10*11*21*22*27*29*30*31*33*34*40*41
Insufficient flow rate. 2*3*4*5*6*7*8*9*10*11*14*16*17*20*21*22*23*24*25*26*34
Excessive flow rate. 15*18*20*34
Discharge pressure is too low. 4*14*16*18*20*22*23*24*25*26*34

Shaft seal leaks appreciably, or the packing leaks excessively. 27*28*29*30*33*34*35*36*39*41

Shaft seal or packing fails prematurely.
Pump uses too much power.
Pump runs rough and noisily.
Bearings overheat and/or fail prematurely.
12*13*27*28*29*30*33*34*35*36*37*38*39*41
15*16*18*19*20*23*25*27*28*31*33*34*35*37*38*44
2*3*4*5*6*7*8*9*10*11*15*17*18*21*23*24*27*28*29*30*
31*32*33*34*40*41*42*45*46*
27*28*29*30*31*32*33*34*40*41*42*43*44*45*46

B. POSSIBLE CAUSES backwards.

1. The pump has not been properly bled of air. 17. Total head of installation (back Pressure) higher
2. The pump suction line have not been com- than rated total head of the pump.
pletely primed. 18. Total head of installation (back Pressure) lower
3. The suction head (NPSHR) required by the than rated total head of the pump.
pump is too high, or the net positive suction 19. Density of fluid pumped differs from that speci-
head available (NPSHA) at your facility is too fied when the pump was purchased
low. 20. Viscosity of fluid pumped differs from that speci-
4. The fluid pumped contains too much entrained fied when the pump was purchased.
air or gas. 21. The pump is operating at too low a rate of flow
5. There are air pockets in the suction line. (The discharge valve may be throttled too
6. An entry of air has suddenly occurred in the much).
suction line. 22. If pumps are operating in parallel, the pump
7. An entry of air past the shaft seal into the pump characteristics may not be suitable for parallel
has occurred. operation.
8. The inlet of the suction line is insufficiently 23. The impeller may be clogged with debris.
submerged. 24. The impeller may be damaged.
9. The suction valve is closed or only partially 25. The casing and impeller wear rings may be ex-
open. cessively worn.
10. The suction strainer is clogged with dirt or de- 26. There may be internal leakage from the dis-
bris. charge to the suction compartments as the re-
11. The foot valve is clogged or undersized. sult of internal gasket failure.
12. Little or no cooling fluid supplied to the shaft 27. There may be a misalignment of the pump shaft.
seals. 28. The shaft may chatter because it is bent.
13. The lantern ring is not positioned opposite the 29. The pump may run rough due to improper bal-
flushing inlet thereby restricting fluid flow. ancing of the impeller.
14. Pump drive rotational speed too low. 30. The shaft may not be running due to wrong bearings.
15. Pump drive rotational speed too high. 31. The impeller may be rubbing against the inside
16. Pump rotation wrong or impeller installed of the case.

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32. The concrete pad might not be of sufficient size

to provide pump stability.
33. The pump may have become misaligned during
installation.
34. The operating conditions of the installation do
not agree with the data specified when the
pump was purchased.
35. The shaft seal may be incorrectly installed, or
the stuffing box has not been packed correctly.
36. The shaft sleeve may be scored or pitted in the
region of the packing due to dirt or abrasive
matter in the flushing fluid.
37. Excessive tightening of the packing gland may
block the flushing port thereby diminishing the
sealing fluid flow.
38. Packing material may have become wedged or
extruded between the shaft and the bottom of
the stuffing housing due to excessive clearance
on the packing backup washer.
39. The mechanical seal may have been damaged
by running dry.
40. There may be excessive axial thrust (side load-
ing) due to improper impeller central alignment.
41. The bearings may be worn.
42. The bearings may have been damaged during
installation and/or dirt or other foreign matter
may have entered the bearings during greasing
or oiling.
43. Excessive greasing may cause the bearings to
overheat.
44. Inadequate lubrication may be causing bearing
failure.
45. Dirt may have entered the bearings past the oil
seals.
46. Moisture may have entered the bearing housing
causing the bearings to rust.

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VII. LIMITED WARRANTY

Company warrants complies only to the original Purchaser and first user Equipment of its own manufacture to Conform to
Company specifications, drawings and other specifications agreed to in writing to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship.

The duration of the warranty is eighteen (18) months after shipment, including shipment in place, or twelve (12) months
after first being placed in operation whichever is earliest. The Purchaser shall be obligated to promptly report any failure
to conform to this warranty, in writing to the Company within said period.

Company may request the claimed defective part be sent at the Purchaser’s expense to Company’s facility or factory to
verify the claimed defect. The company shall, at its option, correct such defective part by suitable repair. The warranty
period of the Equipment repaired or replaced under this warranty will be for the remainder of the warranty period under its
original sale. The time required to make the repair will be added to the original warranty period.

If within a reasonable time, Company is unable to provide Equipment that complies with the specifications and descrip-
tions, then Company will refund the full purchase price. The repair, replacement or refund is the full limit of Company’s
liability under the warranty applicable to any Equipment manufactured and sold by PACO Pumps.

Company’s warranty does not cover and Company makes known that it does not accept liability for (a) equipment man-
ufactured by another OEM such as but not limited to, motors, engines, gear drives, etc., (b) defects caused by incorrect
installation or unsuitable environment. (c) Damage caused by a use for which the pumps were not designed, the effects of
corrosion, erosion and normal wear and tear are specifically excluded. (d) Damage caused by disasters such as fire,
flood, wind, and lightning. (e) Damage caused by unauthorized repairs, attachments, or modifications. (f) Damage occur-
ring during storage and shipment. (g) Any other abuse or misuse. (h) Nor for defects in equipment not paid for.

Purchaser agrees that this is Company’s sole warranty with respect to the Equipment supplied by Company. All state-
ments, representations, agreements or understandings, oral or written, made by any agent, distributor, representative, or
employee of the Company are contained in this warranty. No other warranty will be binding upon the Company unless
made in writing and executed by an officer of the Company.

COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IM-
PLIED WARRANTIES MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DIS-
CLAIMED BY COMPANY AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS AGREEMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES,
LOSSES OR DELAYS HOWSOEVER CAUSED.

This warranty agreement allocates the risks of Equipment failure between Company and the Purchaser. This allocation is
recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. The Purchaser acknowledges it has read this
agreement, understands it, and is bound by its terms.

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