Other Methods Of Priming The Pump; Start The Pump - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
1. By-pass line
2. Shutoff valve
3. Foot valve
4. Check valve
5. Discharge isolation valve
Figure 39: Pump priming with suction supply below pump with foot valve using bypass around
check valve

Other methods of priming the pump

You can also use these methods in order to prime the pump:
• Prime by ejector
• Prime by automatic priming pump

Start the pump

WARNING:
Risk of equipment damage, seal failure and breach of containment. Ensure all flush and cooling
systems are operating correctly prior to starting pump.
NOTICE:
• Risk of equipment damage due to dry operation. Immediately observe the pressure
gauges. If discharge pressure is not quickly attained, stop the driver immediately, reprime,
and attempt to restart the pump.
• To avoid risk of equipment damage, observe the pump for vibration levels, bearing
temperature, and excessive noise. If normal levels are exceeded, shut down the pump and
resolve the issue.
• On frame mounted units, ensure that the oil level is correct prior to starting pump. Close
coupled pumps do not have oil lubricated bearings.
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