lubricant compatible with the o-ring and install the new seat by pressing it into the seal housing with your thumb. Do not use excessive force and, if possible, place a clean soft cloth over the seal face to protect the seal faces during installation.

7.Remove the rotary portion at the mechanical seal by sliding the rotary unit axially upwards along the pump shaft. Inspect the pump shaft for any burns or debris. Any burrs should be around

smooth with (fine grit) emery paper. See step 7 in Figure 5.

8.Lubricate the o-ring located in the ID of the rotary unit of the mechanical seal with a lubricant com- patible with the seal elastomers. Carefully slide the rotary unit of the mechanical seal down the shaft. Rotate the seal to locate the pin on the bot- tom of the seal with the holes in the shaft sleeve. See step 8 in Figure 5.

Figure 5

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