Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM - Manual (Page 47)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
9. Slide the driver-half of the coupling guard towards the motor so that the coupling guard
completely covers the shafts and coupling.
10. Use a nut, a bolt, and two washers to secure the coupling guard halves together.
11. Tighten all nuts on the guard assembly.
WARNING:
Never operate the pump without the coupling guard correctly installed.
Bearing lubrication
WARNING:
Pumps are shipped without oil. Oil-lubricated anti-friction bearings must be lubricated at the job site.
These bearing lubrication sections list different pumped-fluid temperatures. If your pump is
ATEX certified and your pumped-fluid temperature exceeds the permitted temperature values,
then consult your ITT representative.
Lubrication requirements
Pump type Pump model Requirements
Close coupled 3298 Close coupled pumps do not have
bearings which require lubrication.
SP3298
V3298
Frame mounted 3298
• Oil level is measured through
SP3298 the sight glass.
• Oil level must not fall below
the center of the sight glass.
• An increase in level may be
noted after startup due to oil
circulation within the bearing
frame.
Lubricating oil requirements
Quality requirements
Use a high quality turbine oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors.
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