HPB ASSEMBLY MANUAL HPB 20 – HPB-240
ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR FEDCO HPB BOOSTERS
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HPB TERMINOLOGY
Feed Outlet
Brine Inlet
Casing
End Cap
Brine Outlet
Feed Inlet
Brine Control
Valve
Mounting Feet
HPB OPERATING PRINCIPLE
High Pressure
High Pressure Feed Permeate
Feed Pump
Pretreatment Feed Membrane
System Outlet Brine
Low Pressure Inlet High Pressure Brine
Feed
Booster Pump Brine
Inlet
Outlet
NOTE:
Feed Brine Other piping and valves
may be needed for
membrane cleaning
Low Pressure
Low Pressure Brine
Feed
FIGURE 2
HPB PARTS IDENTIFIER
Casing
Aux Valve Thrust Bearing
Retaining Plate “O” Rings
Split Bearing
Rotor
Diffuser
End Cap
“O” Rings
“O” Rings
Aux Valve Stem
Hex Bolts
STEP 1.0 - Diffuser
Diffuser
End Cap
STEP 1.1 - Check Diffuser Fit to End Cap without “O” Ring in Place
STEP 1.2 - Install “O” Ring onto Diffuser and Lubricate
Apply “O” Ring Lube
Around “O” Ring
Step 1.3 - Insert Diffuser Into End Cap
Align the Anti-Rotation Pin in End
Cap with Hole In Diffuser
Seat Diffuser onto End Cap and
Insure the Diffuser Lays Flat (no
gaps)
Step 2.0 – Install Thrust Bearing Into Casing
Step 2.1 – Inspect Casing for Burrs and Debris
Remove ALL Burrs and
Wipe Clean of Debris
Step 2.2 – Install “O” Ring onto Thrust Bearing
Apply “O” Ring Lube
Around “O” Ring
Step 2.2.1 – Insert Thrust Bearing into Casing
Using Rotor Removal Tool, CAREFULLY
Guide Thrust Bearing Into Casing
Make Sure Thrust Bearing is Not Cocked
when Inserting in Place
Step 2.2.2 – Seat Thrust Bearing into Casing
Use Caution when Guiding “O” Ring
Past Volute to Avoid Tearing the “O” Ring
Reverse Rotor Removal Tool and Firmly Seat
Thrust Bearing into Casing
Inspect Back Side for Uneven Seating
Step 3.0 – Assemble Split Bearing to Rotor
Split Bearing
“O” Rings
Rotor
Step 3.1 – Lubricate Split Bearing I.D.
Apply “O” Ring
Lube to Split
Bearing I.D.
Step 3.2 – Pinch Split Bearing Around Rotor – Check for Free Movement
Pinch Split Bearing
Halves Together
Spin Rotor to
Check for Free
Movement
Step 3.3 – Install “O” Rings Around Split Bearing and Lubricate
Install “O” Rings
Lubricate with “O” Ring
Lube
Step 3.4 – Lubricate Casing
Lubricate Rotor Seat in Casing
with “O” Ring Lube
Step 3.5 – Ease Rotor and Split Bearing into Casing
Step 3.6 – Seat Split Bearing into Casing
Seat Split Bearing into Casing – Make Certain
Bearing Face is Flush with Casing
Step 3.7 – Spin Rotor to Check for Free Movement
Step 4.0 Install End Cap
Install “O” Ring onto End Cap
Step 4.1 Lubricate “O” Ring and Casing
Lubricate Casing and “O” Ring with
“O” Ring Lube
Step 4.2 Align End Cap and Insert into Casing
Align End Cap with Serial Number on Top
Push End Cap up to “O” Ring
Step 4.3 – Rotate Casing into Vertical Position – Complete End Cap Seating
Avoid Pinch Point Avoid Pinch Point
End Cap Properly Seated
Stand Casing in Vertical Position
Step 4.4 – Install Bolts and Tighten End Cap to Casing
Tighten Bolts in a Star Pattern
2
7
4 5
6 3
1 8
Step 5.0 – Install Aux Valve
“O” Rings
Aux Valve Stem
Step 5.1 – Lubricate Aux Valve Stem Threads
Apply Bluing to Stem Tip
Apply Anti-Seize Lube to Threads
“O” Rings
Step 5.2.1 – Check Aux Valve Stem Seating
Hand Tighten Valve Stem until it Stops
Step 5.2.2 – Remove Valve Stem and Inspect Tip
Inspect Bluing on Tip for Even Seating
Hand Tighten Valve Stem until it Stops
Step 5.2.3 – Install “O” Rings and Lubricate
Install “O” Rings on Aux Valve
Stem
Lubricate “O” Rings with “O”
Ring Lube
Hand Tighten Valve Stem until it Stops
Step 5.2.4 – Final Installation of Aux Valve
Install Button Head Screws in
Aux Valve Retainer Plate
Reinstall Aux Valve Stem by
Screwing in Place.
SCREW IN SLOWLY TO AVOID
Hand Tighten Valve Stem until it THE
TEARING Stops
“O” RINGS”
YOUR HPB BOOSTER IS NOW READY TO USE!!
