Frostproofing - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Length of time in storage
Long-term (more than six months)
Treat bearing and machined surfaces so that they are well preserved. Refer to drive unit and
coupling manufacturers for their long-term storage procedures.
You can purchase long-term storage treatment with the initial unit order or you can purchase it
and apply it after the units are already in the field. Contact your local ITT sales representative.

Frostproofing

Table 2: Situations when the pump is or is not frostproof
Situation
Operating
Immersed in a liquid
Lifted out of a liquid into a temperature below
freezing
Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Manual
Transportation and Storage
Storage requirements
• Store in a covered and dry location.
• Store the unit free from heat, dirt, and vibra-
tions.
• Rotate the shaft by hand several times at least
every three months.
Condition
The pump is frostproof.
The pump is frostproof.
The impeller might freeze.
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