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FOREWORD Gardner Denver® pumps are the result of advanced engineering and skilled manufacturing. To be assured of receiving maximum service from this pump the owner must exercise care in its operation and maintenance. This book is written to give the operator and maintenance personnel essential information for day-to-day operation, maintenance and adjustment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintain Pump Reliability and Performance with Genuine Gardner Denver Parts and Support Services ......................i Instructions For Ordering Repair Parts .................. i Foreword..........................ii Index............................. iv List of Illustrations ......................... v Section 1, Danger Notices..................... 1 Section 2, Design, Description and Specifications ..............9 Section 3, Preparation, Operation and Maintenance..............
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure # Description Page Figure 2-1 GD 3000 Pump..................9 Figure 2-2 GD 3000 Power End ................10 Figure 2-3 GD 3000 Power End Top View............... 11 Figure 2-4 GD 3000 Gear Reduction Unit ............... 12 Figure 2-5 GD 3000 Fluid End ................
Alterations to the pump, or • Wear safety shoes and safety glasses. application of the pump outside the limits, must not be made without Gardner Denver • Alert other personnel to move away written approval, together with a new set of from the area.
Carefully swing the hammer to avoid Wipe their hands and the hammer • • striking themselves, another person and handle and maintain a firm grip on the objects other than the targeted lugs or handle to avoid losing control of the hammer bar.
as fully assembled should be separated into smaller loads. DANGER For these smaller loads the lifting devices should be fastened to the lifting attachments normally built into the individual motor, Failure to follow safe and proper engine, pump or transmission / torque pump, pump package or component converter, or their separate support skids.
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Before starting the pump every time, Operating a pump against a blocked or check to insure: restricted discharge line produce The pressure relief valve is in good • excessive pressures in the entire discharge operating condition and has been set to system, which damage...
Contact discharge piping, welding these a Gardner Denver service representative for components is not recommended. assistance in selecting the proper packing welding on the discharge system cannot be before beginning operation. avoided, only experienced, qualified welders should be used.
Never operate a pump which is pumping on these vapors even after the engine fuel hydrocarbons or other flammable, hot, cold, line is shut-off if an air inlet shut-off is not or corrosive fluids when any part of the used. pump, suction system or discharge system is leaking.
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High pressure fluid from hand held or hand Before the equipment is started, the work directed pressure and flow directing devices area must be inspected and properly may overpower an operator’s ability to prepared to avoid personal injury, death, control or direct the device, which could and/or damage to equipment.
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Before purchasing wands, nozzles, guns, connections, hoses, etc., manufacturers of these components should be contacted for detailed information on the design and safety features incorporated their products. After careful study of various manufacturers products, we recommend that only those wands, nozzles, guns, connections and hose, etc., be considered for purchase that you judge to offer the highest quality of design, construction and...
DESIGN, DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Therefore, in the beginning of this manual The new Gardner Denver GD 3000 is a high the user is introduced to dangers inherent in horsepower, high rod load multi-purpose the operation of a high pressure pump. To...
Section 3, "Pump Preparation, Operation, bearings, recommended fastener and Maintenance," addresses the issues of torques. preparing the pump for operation after shipping or storage, the lubrication system PUMP DESIGN design and specifications, the new pump run-in procedures, and the periodic routine The GD 3000 pump uses three major maintenance schedule.
FIGURE 2-3 GD 3000 Power End Top View but utilizes a large knuckle (7”) and crosshead (13.5”), thus allowing extremely NOTICE high rod load (350,000 lbf.). (See FIGURE 2-3). The direction of rotation must be such that top side of the Also, the pump has a drain pan to collect crankshaft is moving towrd the fluid other...
the forward end of each cylinder in the POWER END AND GEAR REDUCTION bottom of the crosshead guide. These three UNIT LUBE SYSTEM (FIGURE 2-2, drains are combined together and empty FIGURE 2-3, and FIGURE 2-4,) into the main drain external to the frame. Both the gear reduction unit and power end The gear reduction unit has one inlet have individual lube oil inlets.
FLUID END (FIGURE 2-5) ment terms valve spring performance. Improvements in the fluid end This fluid end incorporates a modern life come from increasing fluid cylinder cross sections in areas of maximum through stud design, which eliminates the stresses and new high quality low sulfur, weight of the traditional flange fluid ends higher nickel and molybdenum content and simplifies installation and removal of tie...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS This section presents the pump basic specifications. The first set of specifications deals with the pump's power, rod load, plunger stroke, and overall dimensions. The other table presents allowable pressures and flows for various pump speeds along with data on power requirements. GD 3000 PERFORMANCE RATING Rated Brake Horsepower 3000 bhp...
SECTION 3 PREPARATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Coat the gear reducer input shaft and all extension rods with a heavy rust DANGER preventive. Plug drain holes at the bottom of the Read and understand clearly all pump frame, crosshead guide, gear safety rules and precautions before reducer transition and offset.
Maintaining a slight amount of upward At maximum operating speed the tension on the fluid end, check the gap vacuum reading at the lube pump inlet beneath the fluid end supports. must be no more than 8" hg or 4 psi or 0.28 bar.
listed grade of oil for various inlet or sump temperature ranges. FIGURE 3-1 Lubricant Recommendations charge when the triplex pump operates at its PLUNGER / PACKING LUBRICATION maximum flow. The fluid end plungers are lubricated from a separate lubrication pump through the The first startup and several hours of the pump stuffing box.
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the following guidelines are presented for the 12. Run the pump at 80-90 strokes per min maintenance personnel to follow during the at the following loads: critical startup and break-in period: 40% of full rated load 30 min 60% of full rated load 30 min Fill lube...
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PERIODIC ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Check the plunger/packing lubrication SCHEDULE pump for proper operation. Insure packing nut is tightened sufficiently into stuffing box. Recheck tightness after Performance periodic routine maintenance tasks, described this extended continuous operation. section, will ensure long, economical, and trouble free operation of this pump.
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PLUNGER PACKING LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATION CHART ROCK DRILL LUBRICANTS - NORMAL CONDITIONS Source Type Pour Point Maximum Amoco Amoco Rock Drill Oil - Light -20°F Amoco Rock Drill Oil - Medium 0°F Arco Air Drill #147 0°F Arco Trueslide #150 15°F Chevron Oil U.S.A.
SECTION 4 SERVICE PROCEDURES This section describes various assembly FLUID END SERVICE and disassembly procedures necessary for pump servicing or parts replacement. The This discussion starts with the description of General Requirements and Safety Rules steps necessary for removal and installation section is a reminder for the maintenance of the fluid cylinder assembly and proceeds personnel of the critical importance of safety...
Plunger and Packing Replacement NOTICE This service procedure can be performed with the fluid cylinder in place on the pump, procedure fluid and consists of the following steps: installation is presented separately due to the special and critical nature Remove the suction cover retainer nut of the connection between the power with the appropriate male hex wrench.
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11. Install and hand tighten the packing nut Install the stuffing box seal, lubricating to align the packing in the bore. with a light coat of grease. 12. Loosen the packing nut to allow for Lubricate the stuffing box threads with installation of the plunger.
Oil Stop Head Seal Retainer and and a seat puller jack. These tools are Crosshead Guide End Plate (FIGURE 2-2 available from Gardner Denver. and FIGURE 2-3) Clean the valve seat deck thoroughly. Remove the fluid end following the procedure described in "Fluid End...
FIGURE 4-3 Crosshead Assembly Remove journal bearings from the rod 16. Remove the wrist pin while supporting the and rod cap. crosshead back half. Slide crosshead assembly 17. Remove the crosshead back half from the forward until journal end of rod is ready to connecting rod.
Using the tie rod wrench (refer to the Crankshaft Assembly Special Tools section in the Parts Manual) remove the tie rod. Note: the Remove the pump from the trailer and tie rod should be supported either with move it to service area. The pump a hoist or another technician.
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14. Lift the crankshaft until it is free of all main bearings. Continue until bearing faces of crankshaft reaches next WARNING bearing. If crankshaft does not slip When reassembling the crankshaft through bearings freely, push rollers into race. If bearings are extremely assembly, make sure to follow these loose and worn, it may be necessary to steps:...
SECTION 5 TROUBLE-SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Pump Overloads Driver. 1. Excessive pump speed 1. Reduce pump speed and/or and/or discharge pressure. pressure. 2. Blockage or closed 2. Clean or open valve. valve in discharge line. 3. Incorrect plunger size. 3.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Cavitation, Fluid Knock 1. Improper suction system 1. See recommended system or Hammer. layout. layout in manual. 2. Low suction pressure. 2. See Low Suction Pressure problem. 3. Suction stabilizer and 3. Install suction stabilizer pulsation damper not used.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Knock In Power End. 1. Improper main bearing 1. Check and adjust clearance. clearances. 2. Incorrect pump rotation. 2. Reverse rotation. 3. Loose plunger coupling. 3. Check and tighten. Replace if damaged. 4. Loose bearing housings/ 4.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Oil Seal Leakage. 1. Worn sealing lip. 1. Replace seal. 2. Damaged sealing lip. 2. Replace seal. 3. Outside diameter not seated. 3. Clean and polish bore of oil seal housing. 4. Shaft rough at seal lip. 4.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Short Plunger/Packing Life. 1. Abrasives in pumped fluid. 1. Consult Gardner Denver Customer Service for plunger/ packing recommendation. Filter pumped fluid. 2. Excessive plunger/packing 2. Lubricate with rock drill oil. friction. Do not overtighten adjust- able packing.
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4. Corrosive attack by pumped 4. Treat fluid or use corrosion fluid. resistant studs. 5. Studs damaged before 5. Check condition before installation. installation, and replace if necessary. 6. Low strength studs. 6. Use Gardner Denver studs. 3-1-618 Page 33...
SECTION 6 REBUILDING DATA, RECOMMENDED RUNNING CLEARANCES AND TORQUES REBUILDING DATA FOR GD 3000 PUMP (in.) PUMP STROKE 11 Inches Crankshaft Throw Diameter..........7.7485/7.7500 Crankshaft Shaft Diameter at Main Bearings..... 19.000/19.002 Distance Between Main Bearing Centers......14.00 Bore in Frame for Inner Main Bearings......22.446/22.448 Bore in Frame for Outer Main Bearings ......
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LABOR TRANSPORTATION AND INSPECTION The Company will provide labor, by Company representative or authorized service personnel, for repair or replacement of any product or part thereof which in the Company's judgment is proved not to be as warranted. Labor shall be limited to the amount specified in the Company's labor rate schedule. Labor costs in excess of the Company rate schedules caused by, but not limited to, location or inaccessibility of the equipment, or labor provided by unauthorized service personnel is not provided for by this warranty.
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