Goulds Pumps 3196 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 118)

Maintenance
3. Insert the packing and stagger the joints in each ring by 90°.
Install the stuffing-box parts in this order:
a) Two packing rings
b) One lantern ring (two-piece)
c) Three packing rings
NOTICE:
Make sure that the lantern ring is located at the flushing connection to ensure that flush is
obtained. Failure to do so may result in decreased performance.
4. Install the gland halves and evenly hand-tighten the nuts.
Seal the shaft with a cartridge mechanical seal
WARNING:
The mechanical seal used in an Ex-classified environment must be properly certified. Prior to startup,
make sure that all areas that could leak pumped fluid to the work environment are closed.
NOTICE:
The mechanical seal must have an appropriate seal-flush system. Otherwise, excess heat
generation and seal failure can occur.
1. Slide the cartridge seal onto the shaft or sleeve until it contacts the inboard labyrinth oil
seal.
2. Assemble the seal chamber.
3. Slide the cartridge seal into the seal chamber and secure using the four studs and nuts.
4. Continue with the pump reassembly.
5. Set the impeller clearance.
Refer to the Impeller clearance setting topic for more information.
6. Tighten the setscrews in the seal locking ring in order to secure the seal to the shaft.
7. Remove the centering clips from the seal.
Seal the shaft with a conventional inside-component mechanical seal
WARNING:
The mechanical seal used in an Ex-classified environment must be properly certified. Prior to startup,
make sure that all areas that could leak pumped fluid to the work environment are closed.
NOTICE:
The mechanical seal must have an appropriate seal-flush system. Otherwise, excess heat
generation and seal failure can occur.
1. Assemble the seal chamber:
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