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2.
Replace all flange gaskets with new ones.
3.
The asphalt metering pump should be inspected, tested and disassembled according to the manufacturer’s
instructions in Section 3-7-7.
4.
The gear reducer should be inspected and repaired according to the manufacturer’s instructions in Section
3-7-15.
5.
Have the electric motor inspected and tested by a qualified facility. Repair or replace as necessary.
6.
Inspect the shaft couplings and replace coupling sleeve or flanges as necessary.
7.
Check the bearing for damaged seals or rough spots when rotated. Replace a necessary.
C.
Assembly
1.
Install the pillow block bearing onto the asphalt metering pump shaft. Install the key into the shaft and
position the pump on the base.
2.
Install new flange gaskets and the flanged elbow above the pump. Bolt in place. Install a new flange gasket
between the pump and the meter and bolt the two flanges.
3.
Install the bolts that hold the pump in place.
4.
Install both the reducer and the shaft coupling between the pump and the reducer. Follow the instructions in
Section 3-7-6.
5.
Align this coupling and tighten the pump bolts, the pillow block bearing bolts and the reducer bolts.
6.
Install both the electric motor and the shaft coupling between the motor and the reducer. Follow the
instructions in Section 3-7-6.
7.
Align this coupling and tighten the electric motor bolts. The ground strap must be reinstalled to the motor.
8.
Connect the wiring in the junction box following the markings made to the wires at disassembly.
9.
Install the two coupling guards.
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