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Topic 1: Introduction

1.1  Identify the components of a typical mechanical seal.

1.2  Describe how a typical mechanical seal operates.

1.3  Identify commonly used types of mechanical seals.

1.4  Describe some common causes of mechanical seal failures.

1.5  Identify causes of seal failures based on examination
of the seal components.

Topic 2: Preparations for Seal Installation

2.1 Disassemble a pump and remove its mechanical seal.

2.2 Prepare for a mechanical seal installation by making the
      necessary pump component checks and measurements
      during and after pump disassembly.

Topic 3: Seal Installations 

3.1 Temporarily reassemble the appropriate pump
      components and take the required preliminary
      measurements to prepare for a mechanical seal installation.

3.2 Install an inside pusher seal in a pump.

3.3 Install an inside elastomer bellows seal in a pump.

3.4 Install an inside metal bellows seal in a pump.

3.5 Install an outside seal in a pump.

3.6 Install a cartridge seal in a pump.

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