Goulds Pumps 3610 - IOM - Manual (Page 24)

Installation
Guideline Explanation
Make sure that the hold-down bolts for the driver This keeps the driver stationary since movement
feet are tight when you take indicator measure- causes incorrect measurement.
ments.
Make sure that the hold-down bolts for the driver
This makes it possible to move the driver when you
feet are loose before you make alignment correc- make alignment corrections.
tions.
Check the alignment again after any mechanical
This corrects any misalignments that an adjustment
adjustments. may have caused.
Attach the dial indicators for alignment
You must have two dial indicators in order to complete this procedure.
1. Attach two dial indicators on the pump coupling half (X):
a) Attach one indicator (P) so that the indicator rod comes into contact with the perimeter
of the driver coupling half (Y).
This indicator is used to measure parallel misalignment.
b) Attach the other indicator (A) so that the indicator rod comes into contact with the inner
end of the driver coupling half.
This indicator is used to measure angular misalignment.
2. Rotate the pump coupling half (X) in order to check that the indicators are in contact with
the driver coupling half (Y) but do not bottom out.
3. Adjust the indicators if necessary.
Perform angular alignment for a vertical correction
1. Set the angular alignment indicator to zero at the top-center position (12 o’clock) of the
driver coupling half (Y).
2. Rotate the indicator to the bottom-center position (6 o’clock).
3. Record the indicator reading.
When the reading value is... Then...
Negative The coupling halves are farther apart at the
bottom than at the top. Perform one of these
steps:
• Add shims in order to raise the feet of the
driver at the shaft end.
• Remove shims in order to lower the feet of the
driver at the other end.
Positive The coupling halves are closer at the bottom than
at the top. Perform one of these steps:
• Remove shims in order to lower the feet of the
driver at the shaft end.
• Add shims in order to raise the feet of the
driver at the other end.
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