4.4.7 Perform parallel alignment for a vertical correction............... 27 4.4.8 Perform parallel alignment for a horizontal correction..............28 4.4.9 Perform complete alignment for a vertical correction..............28 4.4.10 Perform complete alignment for a horizontal correction.............. 29 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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6.5.3 Remove the coupling guard ......................59 6.5.4 Remove the casing ........................60 6.5.5 Bearing housing and bearings removal..................62 6.5.6 Disassemble the rotating element....................68 6.6 Pre-assembly inspections ........................69 6.6.1 Replacement guidelines........................ 69 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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8.6 XL and XXL group parts list........................116 8.7 Construction details..........................118 8.8 Impeller description ..........................121 8.9 Cross-sectional drawings ........................124 9 Other Relevant Documentation or Manuals....................130 9.1 For additional documentation ........................ 130 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
ITT. If there is any uncertainty regarding the appropriate use of the equipment, please contact an ITT representative before proceeding. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
A practice not related to personal injury Hazard categories Hazard categories can either fall under hazard levels or let specific symbols replace the ordinary hazard level symbols. Electrical hazards are indicated by the following specific symbol: Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Electrical installation For electrical installation recycling requirements, consult your local electric utility. 1.2.2.1 Recycling guidelines Always follow local laws and regulations regarding recycling. 1.2.3 User safety General safety rules These safety rules apply: Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Read this manual carefully before instal- ling and using the product. • Never work alone. • Always wear protective clothing and hand protection. • Stay clear of suspended loads. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Special rules apply to installations in explosive atmospheres. • All users must know about the risks of electric current and the chemical and physical characteristics of the gas, the vapor, or both present in hazardous areas. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The product is used only under the conditions described in this manual. • The monitoring equipment incorporated in the product is correctly connected and in use. • All service and repair work is done by ITT-authorized personnel. • Genuine ITT parts are used. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Maintenance manual (IOM) can cause serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. This in- cludes any modification to the equipment or use of parts not provided by ITT Goulds Pumps. If there is any question regarding the intended use of the equipment, please contact an ITT Goulds representative before proceeding.
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The code classification marked on the equipment must be in accordance with the specified area where the equipment will be installed. If it is not, do not operate the equipment and contact your ITT Goulds Pumps sales representative before proceeding. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Lifting and handling heavy equipment poses a crush hazard. Use caution during lifting and handling and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, such as steel- toed shoes, gloves, etc.) at all times. Seek assistance if necessary. • Do not attach sling ropes to shaft ends. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 3: The proper lifting method for a vertical pump mounted on a half pedestal 30° max Nylon sling, chain, or wire rope Figure 4: The proper lifting method for a vertical pump mounted on a full pedestal Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Table 2: Situations when the pump is or is not frostproof Situation Condition Operating The pump is frostproof. Immersed in a liquid The pump is frostproof. Lifted out of a liquid into a temperature below freezing The impeller might freeze. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
3 Product Description 3 Product Description 3.1 General Description Product description Model 3420 is a horizontal, centrifugal pump with these characteristics: • Single stage • Double suction • Enclosed impeller Model 3420 uses English dimensions. Casing • The casing is horizontally split. The upper and lower halves are held together with studs and nuts or capscrews.
Ring oil lube with Bearing housing Metallic labyrinth 24x30-32 bearings, both constant level oil- secured with seals thrust and radial er, optional grease tongue and lube groove fits and a bearing cap with studs and nuts Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
IECEx If applicable, your pump unit might have the following IECEx nameplate affixed to the pump and/or baseplate. The nameplate provides information about the IECEx specifications of this pump. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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M HD. Rated pump head, in meters Rated pump speed, revolutions per minute SER. NO. Serial number of the pump @ 20°C Maximum pressure at 20ºC according to the pump design MAX. DSGN KG/CM Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Ensure the pump driver and all other auxiliary components meet the required area classifica- tion at the site. If they are not compatible, do not operate the equipment and contact an ITT representative before proceeding. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Take into consideration the occurrence of unwanted The best pump location for noise and vibration absorption is noise and vibration. on a concrete floor with subsoil underneath. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The foundation must be poured to within 1.905 – 3.81 cm | 0.75 – 1.5 in. of the finished height. Sleeve-type bolts Item Description Baseplate Shims Foundation Sleeve Bolt Figure 6: Sleeve type bolts Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
You may need to sandblast the surfaces of a baseplate that come in contact with grout, and then coat those surfaces with a primer that is grout-compatible. Make sure to re- move all equipment before sandblasting. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Level the baseplate to within 0.125 in. (3.175 mm) over the length of the baseplate and to within 0.088 in. (2.24 mm) over the width of the baseplate by adjusting the wedges. If the baseplate has vertical leveling screws, then use the screws in order to level the base. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Initial alignment (cold alignment) Prior to operation when the pump and the driver are at ambient temperature. check Final alignment (hot alignment) check After operation when the pump and the driver are at operating temperature. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
This prevents strain on the piping installations. Make sure that the hold-down bolts for the driver are tight when This keeps the driver stationary since move- you take indicator measurements. ment causes incorrect measurement. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Add shims in order to raise the feet of the driver at the shaft end. • Remove shims in order to lower the feet of the driver at the other end. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Set the parallel alignment indicator (P) to zero at the top-center position (12 o’clock) of the driver coupling half (Y). Rotate the indicator to the bottom-center position (6 o’clock). Record the indicator reading. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Set the angular and parallel dial indicators to zero at the top-center position (12 o’clock) of the driver coupling half (Y). Rotate the indicators to the bottom-center position (6 o’clock). Record the indicator readings. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Baseplate Shims or wedges Grout Foundation Sleeve Bolt Figure 8: Pour grout into baseplate Fill the remainder of the baseplate with grout, and allow the grout to set for at least 48 hours. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Replace all corroded fasteners. • Ensure that all fasteners are properly tightened and that there are no missing fas- teners. CAUTION: Do not move the pump to the pipe. This could make final alignment impossible. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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This helps to prevent misalignment due to thermal expansion of the piping. Make sure that all piping compo- — nents, valves and fittings, and pump branches are clean prior to assembly. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Damage to the pump • Voiding the warranty Make sure that the suction piping is free This helps to prevent the occurrence of air and cavita- from air pockets. tion in the pump inlet. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Check that the shaft ro- Rotate the shaft by hand. Make sure there is no rubbing that can lead to excess tates smoothly. heat generation or sparks. If pipe strain exists, then correct the piping. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
• Risk of seizure, breach of containment, or explosion. Ensure balance line is installed and piped back to either the pump suction or suction vessel. This prevents rapid vaporization of the pumped fluid. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Unlock power to the driver. Make sure that everyone is clear, and then jog the driver long enough to determine that the direc- tion of rotation corresponds to the arrow on the pump. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
If yes: Make any necessary coupling adjustments and then proceed to Step 2.. • If no: Complete these steps: Remove the spacer portion of the coupling. Refer to the instructions from the coupling manufacturer for assistance. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Slightly spread the opening of the coupling guard half and place it over the pump end plate . Item Description Pump half of the coupling guard Annular groove Deflector fan guard Driver Figure 11: Coupling guard Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Place a second washer over the exposed end of the bolt. Thread a nut onto the exposed end of the bolt and tighten firmly. This figure shows the proper sequence of components: Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Slightly spread the opening of the remaining coupling guard half and place it over the installed cou- pling guard half so that the annular groove in the remaining coupling guard half faces the driver. Item Description Annular groove Coupling guard half Driver Figure 15: Coupling guard Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Firmly tighten all nuts on the guard assembly. 5.2 Bearing lubrication Precautions WARNING: Risk of explosive hazard and premature failure from sparks and heat generation. Ensure bearings are properly lubricated prior to startup. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
42. Fill the bearing housing with oil using the oil bottle. Con- tinue to refill the oil bottle until the oil stops draining from the oiler into the housing. Refer to Table 5: Acceptable oil for lubricating bearings on page 41 for recommended oil. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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12.7 | 1/2 20x24-24 16 oz 20x24-30 20x24-28 21.4 | 27/32 19 | 3/4 Modified 16 oz 18x20-24 21.4 | 27/32 19 | 3/4 16 oz 24x30-32 22.2 | 7/8 20.6 | 13/16 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
The pressure of the flushing liquid must be 0.35 to 1.01 kg/cm | 5 to 15 psi greater than the seal chamber pres- sure. The injection rate must be 2 to 8 lpm | 0.5 to 2 gpm. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Packed stuffing boxes are not allowed in an ATEX-classified environment. WARNING: Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power may result in serious physical injury. Never at- tempt to replace the packing until the driver is properly locked out. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Do not run the pump dry. Never start the pump until it has been properly primed. Several different methods of priming can be used, depending on the type of installation and service involved. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
From outside supply Shutoff valve Vent plug Discharge gate valve Foot valve Method B: Prime with a separate hand or manually-controlled priming pump Priming pump Shutoff valve Vent plug Discharge gate valve Foot valve Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
5.4.3 Prime with an ejector On suction lift applications, you can connect an ejector to the top of the casing in order to remove air from the casing and suction line. This action primes the pump. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Open any recirculation or cooling lines. Fully close or partially open the discharge valve, depending on system conditions. Start the driver. Slowly open the discharge valve until the pump reaches the desired flow. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Risk of equipment damage and serious physical injury. Heat build-up can cause rotating parts to score or seize. Observe pump for excessive heat build-up. If normal levels are exceeded, shut down and resolve. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Run the unit under actual operating conditions for enough time to bring the pump, driver, and asso- ciated system to operating temperature. Shut down the pump and the driver. Remove the coupling guard. See Remove the coupling guard in the Maintenance chapter. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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5.8 Make the final alignment of the pump and driver Check the alignment while the unit is still hot. See Pump-to-driver alignment in the Installation chapter. Reinstall the coupling guard. Restart the pump and driver. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Check the pump power. If the pump performance does not satisfy your process requirements, and the process requirements have not changed, then perform these steps: Disassemble the pump. Inspect it. Replace worn parts. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
-15°C to 110°C | 5°F to 230°F Use a lithium-based mineral-oil grease with a consistency of NLGI 2. Exceed 177°C | 350°F Use a high-temperature grease. Mineral-oil greases should have oxidation stabilizers and a consistency of NGLI 3. Grease recommendations based on temperature Most pumps use Sunoco 2EP grease. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Steadily tighten the puller screw in order to enable the bearing to slide smoothly off the shaft. Do not damage the end of the shaft. Bearing removal for all except SX and MX Bearing removal for SX and MX Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
If the seal has been installed in the pump by ITT, these clips have already been disengaged. Other mechanical seal types For other types of mechanical seals, refer to the instructions provided by the seal manufacturer for instal- lation and setting. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Never over-tighten packing to the point where less than one drop per second is observed. Over-tightening can cause excessive wear and power consumption during operation. If you cannot tighten the packing to obtain less than the specified leakage rate, then replace the packing. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Oil Lubrication: Drain the oil from the bearing housings by removing the bearing housing drain plugs (item 358). Replace the plugs after the oil is drained. Remove the oiler. Remove these parts based on your seal type: Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Remove the driver half of the coupling guard: Slightly spread the bottom apart. Lift upwards. Item Description Annular groove Coupling guard half Driver Remove the remaining nut, bolt, and washers from the pump half of the coupling guard. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Remove the upper half of the casing evenly using the lifting lugs. Make sure adequate clearance is available in order to remove the upper half. Use care in order to prevent any tears to the casing gasket. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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18 x 20-24 38 (965) 24 x 30-32 45 (1143) 30 x 30-31 51 (1288) 30 x 30-38 53 (1353) 20 x 30-42 70 (1778) 30 x 36-42 62 (1575) 36x42-52 76 (1930) Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Make sure all stationary parts of the rotating element are loose before you remove the rotating element. Rotate the casing wearing rings (127) 180° in order to disengage the tongue and groove locks. Remove the element and place it on padded supports. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Table 10: M group - 16 x 18-30, 18 x 20-30, 20 x 24-24, 20 x 24-30, 20 x 24-28, and 18 x 20-24 111A 111A 113A 113A 371T 371T 398A 112A 168A 134A 134A 371S 371S 346A 109A 119A Figure 24: Ring oil, thrust Figure 25: Ring oil, radial Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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13. Remove the bearings (112A and 168A) using the bearing puller. Save the bearings for inspection. 14. Slide the bearing housings off of the shaft. 15. Slide the oil throwers off of the shaft. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Place the sling in position and remove the rotating element: Adjust the sling tension to take weight off of the rotating element. Make sure all stationary parts of the rotating element are loose before the rotating element is removed. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Table 12: LDS and XL groups - 30 x 30-31, 30 x 30-38, 30 x 36-42, 36 x 42-52 111A 111A 113A 113A 371C 123A 119B 109B 371C 119A 109A 134A Figure 33: LDS ring oil, radial Figure 32: LDS ring oil, thrust Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Slide these parts toward the coupling, based on the lubrication of your pump: If the lubrication of your Then... pump is... Loosen the setscrew (364) in the dust cover (123A) on the coupling end and slide it towards the coupling. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Cartridge mechanical seal Slide the mechanical seal (383) off of the shaft. Packed stuffing box Slide the glands (107) off of the shaft. Remove the packing (106), lantern rings (105), and stuffing box bushings (125). Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Replace the labyrinth-seal O-ring if it has cuts and cracks. Oil ring replacement Oil rings must be as round as possible in order to function properly. Replace oil rings if they are worn, distorted, or damaged beyond reasonable repair. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.7.4.5 Bearing fits and tolerances (in- ches) on page 92 tables. • Repair or replace housings as necessary. 6.6.3 Shaft inspection Checklist Perform these checks when you inspect the shaft and sleeve. • Check the bearing fits. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.6.5 Parting gasket inspection and replacement • Inspect the parting flange gaskets (351S and 351D) and replace them if they are damaged. The recommended gasket materials are Garlock Blue Gard 3000™ or Armstrong N8090. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Replacement impeller wear rings are supplied 0.020 - 0.030 in. (0.508 - 0.762 mm) oversized and must be turned to size after you mount them on the impeller. SX and MX size rings are supplied turned to the finished diameter. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Carefully slide the seal glands with the stationary seats and the gland gaskets on the shaft. Cartridge mechanical Carefully slide the cartridge unit on the sleeve. seal Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
6.7.4.7 Bolt torque values on page 95 table. 6.7.2.2 Install the bearing housing and bearings for the M group, 18 x 20-24, and 20 x 24-28 Install these parts on the shaft based on the lubrication of your pump: Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Check the clearance by rotating the shaft 90° and measuring the clearance. Tighten the locknut, if required. Do this several times in order to make sure that the bearing is not distorted. Bend a tang of the lockwasher into a locknut groove. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
After you properly seat the rotating element, rotate these parts 180° so that the double locks are located in the lower half of the casing: • SX and MX: Rings Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Tighten the parting nuts alternately on each side starting from the center. Make sure that you can rotate the shaft freely by hand. Trim the parting gasket at the stuffing box face, if required. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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G2.5 X/N Size Pattern speed of drawing oz in./lb per g mm/kg per oz in./lb per g mm/kg pump in rpm plane plane plane per plane 36x42-52 E02707A IE922 0.0304 48.26 0.0152 24.13 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
Make sure that you are using a suitable ed properly. lubricant and that it is at the proper lev- Bearings are running hot. Lubrication is not being cooled Check the lubrication cooling system. properly. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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The packing is too tight. Readjust the packing. Replace the pack- ing if it is worn. Rotating parts are binding. Make sure that there are proper clearan- ces for the internal wearing parts. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
A48 Class 25B Shaft A322 GR 4340 A276 Type 316 Deflector - O.B., grease A48 Class 20B 123A Deflector - O.B. A48 Class 20B Sleeve nut, right A48 Class B584 A743 CF-8M C87500 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
109A Bearing end cover A48 Class 25B 109B Bearing end cover A48 Class 25B Bearing cap, grease A48 Class 25B 111A Bearing cap A48 Class 25B 113A Breather Steel Oil ring B584 C87500 Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
A48 Class 25B Shaft A322 GR 4340 A276 Type 316 Deflector - I..B., grease A48 Class 25B 123A Deflector - O.B A48 Class 25B Sleeve nut, right A48 Class B584 C87500 A743 CF-8M Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
4.31 in. (109.47 mm) 4.63 in. 6.75 in. (171.45 mm) bushing (117.60 Packing 0.63 in. x 0.63 in. (16.00 mm x 16.00 1.00 in. x 1.00 in. (25.40 mm x 25.40 mm) size Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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225 psi 300 psi pressure Maximum 180°F (82°C) liquid tem- perature without quench Maximum 275°F (135°C) liquid with quench gld. Flanges Discharge size Suction size ANSI rating 125 lb. Class 125 lb. FF Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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94.65 in. (161.29 cm) (203.68 cm) (193.34 cm) (240.41 cm) Maximum shaft HP/100 rpm Maximum total 150 psi 125 psi 150 psi working pres- sure Hydrotest pres- 225 psi 188 psi 225 psi sure Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
9 Other Relevant Documentation or Manuals 9 Other Relevant Documentation or Manuals 9.1 For additional documentation For any other relevant documentation or manuals, contact your ITT representative. Model 3420 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...