Table Of Contents - Goulds Pumps VIT Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

SUBJECT
SECTION 1 - Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 - General Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiving and Checking ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Materials and Equipment Required ........................................................................................................................... 5
Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
General Description .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Typical Drawings ..................................................................................................................................................7-10
SECTION 3 - Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Foundation / Piping ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Pump Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Bowl Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Column .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Discharge Head .................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the Stuffing Box........................................................................................................................................ 15
Installing the Mechanical Seal .................................................................................................................................. 16
Mechanical Seal Alignment ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Installing the Tension Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Installing the Thrust Pot .......................................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 4 - Pump Start Up and Operation ............................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 5 - Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Preventive Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Packing Adjustment and Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 26
Seasonal Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Thrust Pot Lubrication and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 27
Recommended Lubricants ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
SECTION 6 - Disassembly and Reassembly .............................................................................................................. 31
Disassembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Inspection and Reassembly ...................................................................................................................................... 32
SECTION 7 - Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 36

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