Bearing Lubrication - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
11. Slide the rear coupling guard half towards the motor so that it completely covers the shaft
and coupling.
1. Driver
2. Slide to fit
12. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the center slots in the coupling guards.
13. Firmly tighten all of the nuts on the guard assembly.

Bearing lubrication

Precautions
WARNING:
Make sure to properly lubricate the bearings. Failure to do so can result in excess heat generation,
sparks, and premature failure.
Pumps are shipped without oil
You must lubricate oil-lubricated bearings at the job site.
Ring oil lubrication
Ring oil-lubricated bearings are standard. Bearing housings are supplied with constant-level
oilers and sight glasses. Make sure that oil rings are properly seated in the grooves in the shaft.
Pure or purge oil-mist lubrication
Pure or purge oil-mist are optional features for the 3700. Follow the oil-mist generator
manufacturer's instructions. The inlet and outlet connections are located on the top and bottom
of the bearing frame, respectively.
Oil volumes
Oil volume requirements for ball/ball and sleeve/ball bearings
This table shows the required amount of oil for oil-lubricated bearings.
All frames in this table use a Watchdog Oiler, which has a capacity of 4 oz. (118 ml).
Frame
ounces
SA
SX
MA
MX, LA
46 Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Frame oil volume
milliliters
20
38
32
47
600
1115
950
1385
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