Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction and Safety ........................2 Data Plate Interpretation ........................7 Product Description ..........................8 General Design of a 1GA/2GA Pump ....................9 Installation ............................11 Electrical Connections ........................13 Cable Chart ............................15 Transportation and Storage .........................16 Operation ............................17 Care and Maintenance ........................18 Oil Change ............................19...
Goulds 1GA/2GA pumps. Requirement This manual must be read and understood before installation and start-up. Goulds shall not be liable for physical injury, damage or delays caused by a failure to observe the instructions for installation, operation and maintenance contained in this manual.
1. Follow local laws and regulations regarding recycling if the unit or parts are accepted by an authorized recycling company. 2. If the first guideline is not applicable then return the unit or parts to the nearest Goulds Water Technology representative.
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• Never run a pump below the minimum rated flow or with any suction or discharge valve closed. Electrical connections Electrical connections must be made by authorized electricians in compliance with all international, national, state and local rules. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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• Do not open any vent or drain valves or remove any plugs while the system is pressurized. Ensure that the pump is isolated from the system and that pressure is relieved before you disassemble the pump, remove plugs, or disconnect piping. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
All electrical ratings and performance of the motors comply with UL, CSA and NEMA standards. Product warranty Personnel requirements All work on the product must be carried out by certified electricians and Goulds Water Technology authorized service centers. Goulds Water Technology disclaims all responsibility for work done by untrained and unauthorized personnel.
K Power factor Motor number Approval Plate This approval plate applies to an explosion-proof submersible Goulds pump. The plate is used together with the general data plate on the pump. FM: Factory Mutual Class I, Division I, Group C and D...
Maintenance manual, you will find general information on how to install and service the 1GA or 2GA pump to give it a long and reliable life. In the Parts List you will find all the specific technical data for your pump.
General Design of a 1GA/2GA Pump IV. General Design of a 1GA/2GA Pump Design The pump is a submersible, electric motor-driven product. 1. Impeller The impeller has a cutter mounted at the inlet which grinds solids. 2. Shaft Seals The pump has two mechanical face seals - one inner and one outer, with an intermediate oil housing.
General Design of a 1GA/2GA Pump (continued) The motors are tested in accordance with IEC 34-1, 1969. The stator is insulated in accordance with class F (310º F, 155º C). The motor is designed to deliver its rated output at ± 5% variation from the rated voltage. Without overheating the motor, ±...
3. Check the explosion risk before welding if using electric hand tools. 4. Do not ignore health hazards. Observe strict cleanliness. 5. Bear in mind the risk of electrical accidents. 6. Make sure that the lifting equipment is in good condition. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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11. A first-aid kit must be close at hand. 12. Note that special rules apply to installation in explosive atmosphere. Follow all other health and safety rules and local codes and ordinances. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Conductors that are not in use must be isolated. The cable should be replaced if the outer sheath is damaged. Contact a Goulds service shop. Make sure that the cable does not have any sharp bends and is not pinched.
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Thermal contacts are incorporated in the stator. The thermal contacts can be connected to maximum 250 V , breaking current maximum 4 A. Goulds Water Technology recommends that they be connected to 24 V over separate fuses to protect the other automatic equipment.
* Terminal for connection of thermal contacts in the motor and monitoring equipment. ** GC = Ground Check SUBCAB is a registered trademark of ITT Flygt AB for electrical cables. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
After a long period of storage, the pump should be inspected before it is taken into operation. Pay special attention to the seals and the cable entry. Follow the instructions under the heading “Before Starting”. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Transpose two phase leads if the impeller rotates in the wrong direction (3~). In some installations the pump surface and the surrounding liquid may be hot. Bear in mind the risk of burn injuries. Starting Jerk Watch out for the starting jerk, which can be powerful. 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
This applies to the control circuit as well. NOTE FOR XP-VERSION: All work on the explosion-proof motor section must be performed by personnel authorized by Goulds Water Technology. Goulds Water Technology disclaims all responsibility for work done by untrained, unauthorized personnel.
309). The pump is delivered from factory with this type of oil. In applications where poisonous properties are of less concern, a mineral oil with viscos- ity up to ISO VG32 can be used. Please see Parts List for the correct volume. Figure 1 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Service Log XII. Service Log Most Recent Hours of Pump No. Remarks Sign. Service Date Operation 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Notes 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Notes 1GA/2GA Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
A dealer who believes that a warranty claim exists must contact the authorized Goulds Water Technology distributor from whom the motor and control was purchased and furnish complete details regarding the claim. The distributor is authorized to adjust any warranty claims utilizing the Goulds Water Technology Customer Service Department.