Goulds Pumps 3171 - IOM - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction and Safety...................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................3
Inspect the package........................................................................................................................................................3
Inspect the unit...............................................................................................................................................................3
Product warranty............................................................................................................................................................3
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety message levels.....................................................................................................................................................4
Environmental safety.....................................................................................................................................................5
User health and safety...................................................................................................................................................5
Safety regulations for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres...........................................7
Transportation and Storage............................................................................................................................................9
Receive the unit..................................................................................................................................................................9
Unpack the unit.................................................................................................................................................................9
Pump handling...................................................................................................................................................................9
Lifting methods..............................................................................................................................................................9
Pump storage requirements...........................................................................................................................................10
Prepare the pump for long-term storage.................................................................................................................11
Product Description........................................................................................................................................................12
General description.........................................................................................................................................................12
Nameplate information..................................................................................................................................................13
Permissible temperatures...............................................................................................................................................14
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................16
Preinstallation...................................................................................................................................................................16
Inspect the pump.........................................................................................................................................................16
Pump location guidelines............................................................................................................................................16
Concrete foundation requirements...........................................................................................................................17
Support plate installation...............................................................................................................................................18
Install the support plate with a pit cover..................................................................................................................18
Install the support plate without a pit cover............................................................................................................18
Piping checklists..............................................................................................................................................................19
General piping checklist..............................................................................................................................................19
Suction piping for optional dry pit, outside tank mount, and tailpipe applications..........................................20
Steam lines.....................................................................................................................................................................21
Final piping checklist...................................................................................................................................................22
Stuffing box installation.................................................................................................................................................22
Install the packed stuffing box...................................................................................................................................23
Install the pump, driver, and coupling.........................................................................................................................23
Motor installation and coupling alignment.................................................................................................................23
Install the motor...........................................................................................................................................................23
Alignment checks.........................................................................................................................................................23
Permitted indicator values for alignment checks....................................................................................................24
Alignment measurement guidelines..........................................................................................................................24
Attach the dial indicators for alignment...................................................................................................................24
Align the flexible coupling with a straight edge......................................................................................................25
Float control installation................................................................................................................................................25
Install the Square D 9036 simplex and 9038 duplex float controls.....................................................................26
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown............................................................................................28
Preparation for startup...................................................................................................................................................28
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Model 3171 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual 1