Cornelius 3 Component Replacement, Removing the Existing Seal, Barrel Motor Seal Replacement

Viper Service Manual

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

The following are procedures for servicing the major components of the Viper system.

BARREL MOTOR SEAL REPLACEMENT

The barrel motor seal is typically replaced during the semi-annual preventative maintenance procedure. The seal location is shown in Figure 40.

Motor	Motor
Seal	Shaft

Figure 40. Front View Inside of Barrel w/ Faceplate off

Removing the Existing Seal

To remove the existing barrel seal, perform the procedure in Table 42.

	Table 42
Step	Action
1.	Purge the barrel. See “Purging a Barrel” on page 28.
2	When purging is complete, disconnect power from the unit.
3	Open the relief valve on the front of the barrel to ensure that pressure is
	released. CAUTION: Barrel pressure MUST be relieved before removing the
	faceplate!
4	Remove the four (4) 3/4 in. nuts from the faceplate and slowly remove the
	faceplate from the unit.
5	Carefully pull the blade assembly out of the barrel.
6	Remove any remaining product from the barrel.
7	Rinse and inspect the blade assembly and barrel for signs of wear. (Replace if
	necessary)
8	Remove the seal and spacer from the rear of barrel.
9	When old seal and spacer are removed, use a clean soft cloth to clean
	between the motor shaft and the barrel to remove any remaining product.

Publication Number: 621360041TBSER - 50 - © 2010, IMI Cornelius Inc.