In today’s post, we’re going to cover something that should be simple, but that we’ve found to occasionally be troublesome when purchasing spare parts- manuals for your favorite piece of Waukesha Cherry Burrell or APV process equipment.
As the country’s fastest growing SPXFlow aftermarket parts and service provider, we know how frustrating it can be to think you’re ordering the correct part, only to find out it doesn’t fit your equipment. So we’re going to walk through a few steps you can take to avoid that.
We’re also going to provide a cheat sheet, so you have a quick reference to what the most current manual versions are. So with that being said, let’s take a closer look!
Why Using the most Current Manual Version is Important
Did you know that while specific models of SPXFlow equipment, such as the Universal 1 and C Series pump have been around for 30+ years, the fine engineers at SPXFlow are constantly tweaking and updating the manuals with new notes about changes or obsolete parts as well as updated features (like the two piece jacket design discussed in this post.)?
A lot of times, people will pull legacy manuals from different web sources or have a trusty paper copy they’ve kept in their desk for 15 years. Be careful- this can provide part numbers (I’m thinking specifically of Universal 1 Model 30 lip seals and oil seals) that are obsolete and no longer available.
You can also miss out on important updates like SPXFlow’s new Votator vertical lift system or the new threaded shaft option for the C Series.
And when speaking with a colleague, distributor, or support tech, it’s important that everyone is on the same page and looking at the same manual. Almost everyone of SPXFlow’s manuals come with a version number, as well as a revision date. So be sure to check and communicate that when troubleshooting equipment with another party.
Read the Notes
Notes in manual parts lists are another important thing to pay attention to. Especially for PD pumps, there are notes and mentions to specific details for pumps made before and after a certain date. All too often, we will receive an order 030008000+ (a U1 Model 30 Drive shaft) and get a call from the end user indicating it’s the wrong shaft. We’ll pull the serial number and it’ll be clear that the pump was manufactured after July 30th, 2001 and they actually need a 114646+.
The notes are typically easy to follow if you know they are there. So just take your time and make sure you read all the way across to the last column and reviewed the notes in the section footer.
Have your Local Distributor Look Up Your Serial Number
Going along with our tip on the notes, it’s often important to know a little bit about your equipment when looking for parts. For things like elastomer trims, rotor clearances, and manufacturer date, where there can be multiple options, we’re going to want to double check what we think it is against what the equipment serial card says it is. That’s where your local distributor comes in. Your local SPXFlow distributor can quickly pull up your pump, valve, or SSHEX serial card, provide all of that information and help walk you through the parts you need.
Manual Cheat Sheet
Finally, in our attempt to do what we can to get everyone on the same page, here is a summary of (most) of Waukesha Cherry Burrell’s and APV’s process equipment, the current manual, most recent revision and link to download:
And as always, you can find each of these manuals on our website and if you have any questions, please contact a Triplex Sales Engineer today!
