Assemble The Frame - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Assemble the frame

CAUTION:
• Failure to align the gasket with oil grooves will result in bearing failure from a lack of
lubrication.
• Do not over-tighten the thrust-bearing end-cover and bearing-frame screws.
• Do not allow the dial indicator to contact the keyway when turning the shaft. Readings will
be incorrect and damage to dial indicator could result.
• For runout checks, firmly support the bearing-frame assembly in the horizontal position.
1. Perform the following based on your pump:
If your pump
is...
SX, MX, LA, LX,
XLA, XLX, or
XXL
SA or MA
109A
228
360A
Figure 70: Bearing frame assembly
2. Install the thrust-bearing end cover over the shaft and onto the bearing frame.
Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Manual
Then...
1. Install three thrust-bearing end-cover shims on the thrust-bearing end cover.
2. Align the holes.
1. Install three thrust-bearing end-cover gaskets on the bearing-end cover.
2. Align the gaskets to the end cover so that the openings in the gaskets align
with the oil grooves on the end cover.
Thrust-bearing end cover
Bearing frame
Thrust-bearing end-cover gaskets
Maintenance
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