Installation; Preinstallation; Pump Location Guidelines; Foundation Requirements - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Installation

Installation

Preinstallation

Precautions
WARNING:
•
properly certified.
•
discharge. Discharge can cause equipment damage, electric shock, and result in serious
injury. Test the ground lead to verify it is connected correctly.
NOTICE:
• Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all
international, national, state and local regulations.
• Supervision by an authorized ITT representative is recommended to ensure proper
installation. Improper installation may result in equipment damage or decreased perfor-
mance.

Pump location guidelines

Guideline
Keep the pump as close to the liquid
source as practically possible.
Make sure that the space around the
pump is sufficient.
If you require lifting equipment such as a
hoist or tackle, make sure that there is
enough space above the pump.
Protect the unit from weather and water
damage due to rain, flooding, and freezing
temperatures.
Do not install and operate the equipment
in closed systems unless the system is
constructed with properly-sized safety de-
vices and control devices.
Take into consideration the occurrence of
unwanted noise and vibration.
If the pump location is overhead, under-
take special precautions to reduce pos-
sible noise transmission.

Foundation requirements

Requirements
• The foundation must be able to absorb any type of vibration and form a permanent, rigid
support for the unit.
• The location and size of the foundation bolt holes must match those shown on the
assembly drawing provided with the pump data package.
20 Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
When installing in a potentially explosive environment, ensure that the motor is
All equipment being installed must be properly grounded to prevent unexpected
Explanation/comment
This minimizes the friction loss and keeps the suction piping
as short as possible.
This facilitates ventilation, inspection, maintenance, and ser-
vice.
This makes it easier to properly use the lifting equipment and
safely remove and relocate the components to a safe
location.
This is applicable if nothing else is specified.
Acceptable devices:
• Pressure relief valves
• Compression tanks
• Pressure controls
• Temperature controls
• Flow controls
If the system does not include these devices, consult the
engineer or architect in charge before you operate the pump.
The best pump location for noise and vibration absorption is
on a concrete floor with subsoil underneath.
Consider a consultation with a noise specialist.
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