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• Loosen the rotor shoe bolt(s), remove the shims and retighten rotor shoe bolt(s); the shims
are slotted to enable their removal without completely removing the bolt(s)
• Reconnect power supply and inch drive forward until the second rotor shoe is positioned over
open inspection hole
Do not stand within 3 metres / 9 feet of the pump when operating with the inspection cover
removed; follow safety procedures for operation of pump with inspection cover off
• Loosen the rotor shoe bolt(s), remove the shims and retighten rotor shoe bolt(s); the shims
are slotted to enable their removal without completely removing the bolt(s)
4.6.8 Shim Installation
• Take care to always isolate power before approaching or working on pump when inspection
cover is removed
• Installation is opposite of removal process.
Note: When tightening the rotor shoe bolt(s) ensure that the shims and the shoe remain correctly
aligned and are parallel to the rotor. Failure to do this will cause damage to the hose, resulting
in a detrimental effect on the life of the hose
4.6.9 Rotor Shoe Removal
Isolate power supply
• Follow instructions for the removal of the inspection cover
• Reconnect the power supply and inch the drive forward until the rotor shoe is positioned over
the open inspection hole
• Loosen the rotor shoe bolt(s), remove the shims
Care should be taken to support the weight of the rotor shoe whilst the bolt is being removed -
similarly care should be taken not to drop the shoe after removal from the pump housing
• Remove rotor shoe bolt and lift shoe out of pump house
