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

This illustration is an example of priming the pump with a foot valve using a bypass around the
check valve:
1. By-pass line
2. Shutoff valve
3. Foot valve
4. Check valve
5. Discharge isolation 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:Immediately observe the pressure gauges. If discharge pressure is not quickly attained, stop
the driver immediately, reprime, and attempt to restart the pump.
CAUTION:
• Immediately observe the pressure gauges. If discharge pressure is not quickly attained, stop the
• Observe the pump for vibration levels, bearing temperature, and excessive noise. If normal levels
Before you start the pump, you must perform these tasks:
• Open the suction valve.
• Open any recirculation or cooling lines.
1. Fully close or partially open the discharge valve, depending on system conditions.
2. Start the driver.
3. Slowly open the discharge valve until the pump reaches the desired flow.
Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
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driver, reprime, and attempt to restart the pump.
are exceeded, shut down the pump and resolve the issue.
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