Goulds Pumps 3198 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 4)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown............................................................................................39
Preparation for startup...................................................................................................................................................39
Remove the coupling guard...........................................................................................................................................39
Check the rotation...........................................................................................................................................................42
Impeller-clearance check................................................................................................................................................42
Impeller clearances (3198)..........................................................................................................................................42
Impeller-clearance setting..............................................................................................................................................43
Set the impeller clearance - dial indicator method (all except CV 3196) ............................................................43
Set the impeller clearance - feeler gauge method (all except CV 3196) .............................................................44
Couple the pump and driver..........................................................................................................................................44
Install the coupling guard...........................................................................................................................................45
Bearing lubrication.......................................................................................................................................................49
Shaft-sealing options.......................................................................................................................................................51
Mechanical seal options..............................................................................................................................................51
Connection of sealing liquid for mechanical seals..................................................................................................51
Packed stuffing box option.........................................................................................................................................52
Pump priming..................................................................................................................................................................52
Prime the pump with the suction supply above the pump...................................................................................52
Prime the pump with the suction supply below the pump...................................................................................52
Other methods of priming the pump.......................................................................................................................54
Start the pump.................................................................................................................................................................54
Activate the i-ALERT
™ Condition Monitor..............................................................................................................54
i-ALERT ™ Condition Monitor routine operation....................................................................................................55
Pump operation precautions.........................................................................................................................................56
Shut down the pump......................................................................................................................................................56
Deactivate the i-ALERT
™ Condition Monitor..........................................................................................................57
Reset the i-ALERT ™ Condition Monitor...................................................................................................................57
Make the final alignment of the pump and driver......................................................................................................57
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................58
Maintenance schedule.....................................................................................................................................................58
Bearing maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................59
Lubricating-oil requirements......................................................................................................................................59
Regrease the grease-lubricated bearings ..................................................................................................................60
Lubricate the bearings after a shutdown period......................................................................................................61
Shaft seal maintenance...................................................................................................................................................61
Mechanical-seal maintenance.....................................................................................................................................61
Disassembly......................................................................................................................................................................62
Disassembly precautions.............................................................................................................................................62
Tools required...............................................................................................................................................................62
Drain the pump............................................................................................................................................................63
Remove the coupling...................................................................................................................................................63
Remove the back pull-out assembly..........................................................................................................................63
Remove the coupling hub...........................................................................................................................................66
Impeller removal..........................................................................................................................................................66
Seal-chamber cover removal.......................................................................................................................................67
Remove the seal-chamber cover and backplate (NM 3196, 3198).......................................................................67
Remove the frame adapter (MTi) .............................................................................................................................68
Remove the inboard labyrinth oil seal.......................................................................................................................69
Power-end disassembly...............................................................................................................................................69
Disassemble the bearing frame..................................................................................................................................72
Guidelines for i-ALERT
™ Condition Monitor disposal.......................................................................................73
Disassemble the C-face adapter.................................................................................................................................73
Pre-assembly inspections...............................................................................................................................................74
Replacement guidelines...............................................................................................................................................74
Shaft and sleeve replacement guidelines...................................................................................................................75
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2 Model 3198 i-FRAME Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual