Other methods of priming the pump, Start the pump – Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM User Manual

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Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown

This illustration is an example of priming the pump with a foot valve using a bypass around the
check valve:

1. By-pass line
2. Shutoff valve
3. Foot valve
4. Check valve
5. Discharge isolation valve

Other methods of priming the pump

You can also use these methods in order to prime the pump:

• Prime by ejector

• Prime by automatic priming pump

Start the pump

WARNING:Immediately observe the pressure gauges. If discharge pressure is not quickly attained, stop
the driver immediately, reprime, and attempt to restart the pump.

WARNING:
Continuous operation against a closed discharge valve can vaporize liquid. This condition can cause an
explosion due to confined vapor that is under high pressure and temperature.

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