TEXSTEAM_4300
TEXSTEAM_4300
DESCRIPTION
The series 4300 chemical injectors are electric motor facilities, pipelines, process plants and other
driven, positive displacement pumps utilizing an inte- applications where a rugged, easy to maintain
gral worm gear drive available in three different stan- proportioning pump is required.
dard ratios and 6 plunger sizes to provide a wide FEATURES
selection of volumes and pressures .063 GPD up to
325 GPD per head, against pressures from 150 to • Integral gear drive and crosshead mechanism in
5000 psig. An optional 10 to 1 gear reducer, mounted heavy cast iron housing with an oil level sight gauge.
externally, is available for extra low pumping rates • Output gear of high strength alloy iron is supported
from 1-1/4 gallons per day down to 1/2 pint per day. in a sturdy special bearing arrangement for
Pumps are standard with a micrometer type stroke maximum rigidity to assure extremely long fife.
adjustment that puts an end to the tedious work of • A special drip-ring feature on the plunger prevents
stopping and starting the pump while trying to set the chemical from being conducted into the gear box
proper flow rate. A 0-100% change in capacity is pos- and contaminating the lubricant.
sible while the pump is running. Each complete turn of • Oil level gauge on gear box.
the knob results in a 10% change in stroke setting. • A full gasket under the gear box cover provides a
Repeatable accuracy is 1% of set point. Up to eight positive barrier against moisture, dirt, and corrosive
heads driven by a common motor are possible, and vapors.
each head can be independently adjusted.
• Choice of liquid ends . . . all interchangeable.
The standard, virtually trouble free packed plunger • Multiplex models with up to 8 heads driven by
injector heads have built-in priming valves and a drip- a common motor are available.
ring type barrier that will prevent chemicals from being • Stainless steel tanks
conducted along the plunger and into the gear box.
Standard pumps can be furnished with high strength • Flow rate is adjustable while the pump is running.
ductile iron or all stainless steel liquid ends to handle a
wide variety of chemicals used in oil and gas production
1
Single head power unit
MODELS AVAILABLE with 10:1 gear reducer for
volumes down to 1/2 pint
The Texsteam 4300 Series pump is gear-driven and per day. Weight 90
pounds.
utilizes an electric motor, as a power source. Power
units (less tank) and chemical injectors (with tank,
suction piping and flow rate gauge) are available with
from one to eight pumping heads in a choice of gear
ratios (25:1, 50:1 or 100:1)and plunger sizes (3/16”, Single head power unit.
Weight 70 pounds.
1/4” , 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4 or 1” ). Refer to the chart below
to determine horsepower requirements for units with
multi heads.
MODEL DESIGNATION: Four headed power Unit.
Up to 8 head maximum
4323-3-P 3/8” available. Weight 120
pounds - 4 headed unit.
Always specify plunger size when ordering 270 pounds - 6 headed unit
as a double check
Indicates Power Unit model (without
chemical tank.) Absence of P indicates
Chemical injector model with tank(s). SS Double headed chemical
injector with two 5 gallon
Indicates number of Injector heads SS tanks. Weight 110
(2 through 8). Absence of Number pounds.
Indicates single head unit
Indicates plunger size (1 is 1/4”, 3 is 3/8”,
4 is 3/16”, 5 is 1/2”, 6 is 3/4” and 7 is 1”).
Indicates gear ratio (0 is 50:1, 2 is 100:1,
3 is 25:1)
3/4
:1
& 50
25:1
rR atio Single headed chemical
1/2 Gea 0:1 injector with 10 gallon SS
atio 10
Ge ar R tank. Weight 105 pounds.
1/3
1/4
2
Gear box shaft height is 3?” From base to center line of shaft. If a Frame 48 Motor is used, four (4)
TA-1741 shims are required. A Frame 56 Motor can be mounted on base without shims.
* 1
2
TA-0164
TA-3303
Hex Nut
Lockwasher 1/4" Steel
43 3 TA-0167 Cut Washer
44
4 TA-1741 Spacer (48 frame motor only)
5 5 TB-0437 Base 10 Gauge Galvanized Steel
6 TA-0163 Cap Screw
7 TA-3116 Elbow & Compression Nut
8 TB-0436 5 Gal. Tank & Pump Base
1 2 12 1/2”
3 TC-0269 10 Gal. Tank & Pump Base
5/8”
9 5/8” 6 2 9 TA-0664 5 Gal. Chemical Tank 430 SS
19 1/2” 1 4 3/8”
5/8”
7/18”
TA-2057 5 Gal. Chemical Tank 316 SS
TA-1539 10 Gal. Chemical Tank 304 SS
*29
12-1/8”
10 Gal. 35 11 TA-0425 Lockwasher
* *
10”
8-5/8” 32 28 12 TA-0300 Cutwasher
5 Gal.
10 Gal. 7-1/2” 13 TB-0431 Base for two 5 Gal. SS Tanks
5 Gal.
11 12 14 34
33
26 25
14 TA-0144 Hex Nut
36 37 38
27 24 40 41 15 TA-0677 Brass Outer Body
39
TB-871 Tank Gauge 16 TA-0391 316 SS Spring
9
43 for 5 Gallon Tanks
*TB-874 Repair Kit Parts
17 TA-0054 316 SS Ball
15-3/4”
5 Gal.
44 18 TA-0479 Buna N O-ring
24”
10 Gal.
20 8 TA-2093 Viton O-ring
TA-675 303 SS 19 TA-0678 Brass Inlet Body
19 18 17 16 TA-676 Brass
Line Check 20 TB-0871 5 Gal. SS Tank Gauge Assy.
21 12-1/2” 1/4” TB-1285 10 Gal. Tank Gauge Assembly
23
30” 7
21 TA-3118 Connector & Compression Nut
32” 2 1 3 23 TA-3161 Polypropylene Tube
10 Gal. 5 Gal.
1/4” 15 24 TA-3115 303 SS Valve Body
1 2 4 6 25 TA-3104 303 SS Retainer Nut
26 TA-3103 303 SS Strainer
TA-98 27 TA-3106 Cad Plated Steel U-bolt
TA-306 Bowl
28 TA-2184 Viton O-ring
Gasket TA-206 TB-874
Gasket 29 TA-3102 Glass Gauge
Gauge
TA-302 TA-882 30 TA-3101 Fiber Flat Washer Repair
20 9 Bushing Side Inlet
9 31 TA-3100 303 SS Spring Kit
43 44 TA-104 32 TA-3199 Viton O-ring
Gasket
TA-39
33 TA-0577 Cad Plated Steel Washer
Body 34 TA-0164 Cad Plated Steel Nut
13 Option TA-101 35 TC-0393 Aluminum Frame
12 1/2” Sight Feed Shuttle 36 TA-3112 Cad Plated Steel Valve Handle
21 42 40” SS 7 1 2 4 6
Tanks 2 1 Assembly 37 TA-0164 Cad Plated Steel Nut
3 TB_38
In Lieu of 38 TA-3114 Valve Stem
Tank Guide 39 TA-3113 316 SS Spring
VOLUMETRIC CONVERSION FACTORS 40 TA-3328 303 SS Washer
cc/sec x 0.95 = GPH 41 TA-3107 Viton O-ring
cc/min x 0.016 = GPH 42 TA-3162 Polypropylene Tube
cc/hr x 0.00026 = GPH 43 TB-1167 Coupling Guard
liters/sec x 952 = GPH 44 TA-2266 1/4 HP, 1Ph, 60Hz, 115/230V,
Open DP
liters/min x 15.9 = GPH PRESSURE CONVERSION FACTORS TA-2272 1/4 HP, 3Ph, 60Hz, 230/460V,
liters/hr x 0.264 = GPH KG/Sq CM x 14.2 = PSIG Open DP
imperial GPM x 72 = GPH In. Hg x 0.49 = PSIG TA-2264 1/4 HP, 1Ph, 60Hz, 115/230V,
imperial GPH x 1.2 = GPH TEFC
In. Water x 0.036 = PSIG
TA-2268 1/4 HP, 3Ph, 60Hz, 230/460V,
ml/sec x 95 = GPH Ft. of Water x 0.43 = PSIG TEFC
ml/min x 0.016 = GPH Bars x 14.7 = PSIG TA-2265 1/4 HP, 1Ph, 60Hz, 115/230V,
ml/hr x 0.00026 = GPH kPa (kilo Pascal) x 0.145 = PSIG EX Proof
m3/hr x 264.2 = GPH Mega Pa x 145 = PSIG TA-2271 1/4 HP, 3Ph, 60Hz, 230/460V,
EX Proof
** Recommended Spare Parts
NOTE: All motors are 1800 RPM
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INSTALLATION
1. Remove pump from carton and inspect for pump over by grasping the coupling and rotating.
possible damage in transit from factory. The A minimum of 1/16” spacing should be allowed
cardboard carton was designed especially for this between coupling ends for expansion. The use of
pump. If the pump has been damaged in transit, file an overload protector in the motor circuit is
claim with the carrier. recommended.
2. Bolt holes are provided for a permanent mounting 8. Install Item #16, priming valve (included with
(see drawing for dimensions) pump, but shipped loose in carton) on the pump
3. Remove the gear box lid and fill gear box with 1-1/2 head.
quarts of a good grade of lubricant. The oil level 9. Start motor and prime the pump head by opening
should be maintained level with the top of the the priming valve. After the pump discharges fluid
crosshead guide rods, item #24. through the priming valve discharge without
4. Adjust the stroke length to the desired volume. bubbles, slowly close the priming valve for normal
A full stroke length (1”) will pump the maximum operation. At this point make a visual check of the
volume as shown in the data sheet. For approxi- packing drip, and using the TA-315 gland wrench
mately 50% volume use a 1/2” stroke, etc. slowly tighten the gland to prevent excess drippage
5. Connect the suction line to pump head and waste of chemicals. Do not over-tighten
a. If a reservoir is furnished with the pump, the plunger packing. It may be necessary to readjust
suction line is already connected. Fill the reser- the packing the next day. A slight leak during the
voir and open (all the way) the pump rate setting break- in is beneficial, sufficient time should be
gauge valve, Item #35. A strainer is furnished as allowed to let the packing “seat in”. Do not tighten
a part of this unit. packing when pump head is under load.
(Discharge pressure should be atmospheric.
b. If a power unit model (without tank) was
purchased, a strainer should be piped into If low volumes are being pumped, the pump
the suction line to prevent sand, rust or other head, the discharge line, and all other fittings up
particles from injuring the plunger and fouling to the line check should be thoroughly purged of
the check valves. all air bubbles.
6. Connect the discharge line. A 1/4” line check is Check pump action by opening the priming valve.
provided with all 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” heads. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This valve should be installed as close to the point
1. Check oil level in gear box regularly. Observe oil
of injection as possible. Note the arrow on the
level indicator, Item #5.
check valve indicates the direction of flow. The top
connection on the pump head is the outlet and has 2. Check for excess chemical leakage around the
a 1/4” female pipe thread connection. packing gland. If it is impossible to tighten, replace
the packing. If the plunger is badly scored, replace
7. Mount motor if pump was ordered less motor.
the plunger and packing. If excessive packing
The pump input shaft speed should not exceed
failure is experienced, consult your Texsteam
1800 RPM and will operate the pump in either
representative.
direction of rotation (CW or CCW). After careful
alignment with shaft coupling (furnished on all 3. Each Texsteam Series 4300 Pump has an
pumps), bolt motor securely in place. Shaft adjustment for the required stroke length. To adjust
alignment is very important. Misalignment will stroke length see the FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT
cause the bearings in the motor and pump as well instruction note on page 5.
as the coupling to wear out. Shim the motor if
necessary. To check free rotation, turn motor and
4
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACING THE STROKE ADJUSTMENT GEARS 2. Remove Item 48 hex-head machine screw, Item 49
When replacing the Nylon stroke adjustment gears, they spring washer and Item 47 bottom thrust washer.
have to be correctly positioned relative to the crosshead, You can remove the worm gear Item 37 and Item
the stroke adjustment knob, and to each other. 46 bearing through the top of the housing Item 1.
3. Upon replacing be certain the gear roll pin Item 30
Rotate the motor coupling by hand until the crosshead,
is located in its proper place — holding the bearing
Item 2, is moved forward as far as it will go toward the
Item 46 in proper alignment.
side of the housing on which the head is mounted.
TO REMOVE THE WORM GEAR AND SHAFT ITEM #12
Assemble the small and large gears, Items 19 & 21, in SHAFT END REARING and/or OIL SEAL ITEM #9
place. Reference the illustrations on page 5. Leave the
set screw, Item 23, in the large gear, loose for the time It is not necessary to remove crosshead, guide rods or
being. The two gears should be in mesh at this point, worm gear in order to remove the drive shaft and its
and rotating the large gear by hand will cause the component pails.
small gear to move forward & back on the adjustment 1. Disconnect flexible coupling and remove motor
bolt, Item 16. Turn the large gear in the direction that from base. If unit is equipped with container on
causes the small gear to move forward toward the base, it is best to remove entire gear box
crosshead, and continue this turning motion until the from base:
small gear is flush up against the crosshead (no lost a. Remove Item 10 truarc ring
motion). Now turn the stroke adjustment knob, Item b. Remove Item 33 pipe plug (opposite side)
55, clockwise until it covers the last groove on the
2. Insert proper size punch into recess on small end
spindle, then tighten Item 23, the set screw, in the
of Item 12 shaft (small end under Item 33 pipe
large nylon gear, using a 5/64” Allen wrench.
plug). Carefully drive shaft out through opposite
The pump is now set in the full discharge stroke posi- side of housing. Punch side should be small
tion, and all parts are in their correct relative positions. enough so not to drive against Item 3 inner race (if
To make further adjustment in the flow rate, see the it is desirable to remove Item 4 needle bearing and
FLOW RATE ADJUSTMENT instruction about 1/3 the Item 3 inner race, it should be done after the shaft
way down on page 5. has been removed).
DISASSEMBLY OF THE POWER MECHANISM As the shaft is being driven out, care should be
taken to see that the large worm gear turns. This will
1. Disconnect and remove pump head from
“walk” or disengage the gear teeth.
power unit.
As the shaft emerges from the side of housing, it will
2. Remove item 21, large Nylon drive gear, by
force out the oil seal Item 9, seal cartridge Item 11
loosening Item 23, set screw with a 5/64”
and ball bearing Item 7.
Allen wrench.
Withdraw the shaft from pump housing.
3. Remove Item 15 rod retainers and Item 14
“O” rings from each end of Item 24 bearing rods. In order to remove ball bearing Item 7 from shaft, it is
necessary to remove one or both truarc rings Item 6.
4. Using proper site punch, push bearing rods
through Item 2 crosshead and out opposite side Upon replacing, care should be taken to “walk” the
of gear box. two worm gears back together.
Be sure the two truarc rings Item 6 are in place and
TO REMOVE ITEM #28 CROSSHEAD BEARING FROM that seal and seal housing are in properly (the seal
WORM GEAR lips and seal expander spring should face into the
Remove Item 2 crosshead and lift bearing off Item 27 pump). Make sure the “O” ring Item 8 is in its prop-
bearing stud. er place. The shaft assembly should be inserted into
TO REMOVE WORM GEAR ITEM #37 AND ITEM #46 the pump until shaft bearing Item 7 shoulders
BEARING FROM GEAR BOX against the truarc ring Item 10 located near the inner
edge of the hole into which the shaft is inserted.
1. Remove cap Item 36 from bottom of pump.
5
GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
Part No.
Thru-Shaft Detail. Item Number Reqd. Name Material
TA-1836 This arrangement is furnished when a
Coupling common motor is used to drive more
TA-2064 Seal than one gear box assembly for 1 TD-0492 1 Housing Cast Iron
(Buna-N)
TA-2036 Bearing
applications requiring more than 2 TB-1333 1 Crosshead Cast Iron
54
1/2”
6
1 11 16
28
12 Priming Valve
9 7 Mounts on the side
13 of 3/4’ & 1” heads
2
8 TA-0558 Grease Jack Assembly
Lube Stick 11
14
TA-3179-1, One Stick 12
25 TA-3179-2, 72 Stick Carton
24 13
19 8
10 1/8” 29
F NPT
21 4 22
20
18 3 23 14
29
3/16” Head 19 10 20 7 2 18 28 4 17 13 11 12 8 14 16 29
25
1 8
1/4”
20 F NPT 23
32
31
24 2 19 10 9 21 7 18 3 4 30 1 33 22
3/4” - 1” Heads
Drain
21
24 9 NOTE: 3 22 8 23 15 1
Drip Ring moves