Goulds Pumps API 3171 - IOM - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction and Safety...................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety terminology and symbols..................................................................................................................................4
Environmental safety.....................................................................................................................................................5
User safety.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Ex-approved products...................................................................................................................................................7
Product warranty...............................................................................................................................................................8
Transportation and Storage............................................................................................................................................9
Inspect the delivery...........................................................................................................................................................9
Inspect the package........................................................................................................................................................9
Inspect the unit...............................................................................................................................................................9
Transportation guidelines.................................................................................................................................................9
Pump handling................................................................................................................................................................9
Lifting methods..............................................................................................................................................................9
Storage guidelines............................................................................................................................................................10
Pump storage requirements........................................................................................................................................10
Prepare the pump for long-term storage.................................................................................................................11
Product Description........................................................................................................................................................12
General description.........................................................................................................................................................12
Enclosed lineshaft........................................................................................................................................................13
Nameplate information..................................................................................................................................................14
Permissible temperatures...............................................................................................................................................16
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................17
Preinstallation...................................................................................................................................................................17
Inspect the pump.........................................................................................................................................................17
Pump location guidelines............................................................................................................................................18
Concrete foundation requirements...........................................................................................................................18
Support plate installation...............................................................................................................................................19
Install the support plate with a pit cover..................................................................................................................19
Install the support plate without a pit cover............................................................................................................19
Stuffing box installation.................................................................................................................................................20
Install the packed stuffing box...................................................................................................................................21
Install the pump, driver, and coupling.........................................................................................................................21
Motor installation and coupling alignment.................................................................................................................22
Install the motor...........................................................................................................................................................22
Alignment checks.........................................................................................................................................................22
Permitted indicator values for alignment checks....................................................................................................23
Align the coupling........................................................................................................................................................23
Float control installation................................................................................................................................................23
Install the Square D 9036 simplex and 9038 duplex float controls.....................................................................24
Piping checklists..............................................................................................................................................................26
General piping checklist..............................................................................................................................................26
Suction piping for optional dry pit, outside tank mount, and tailpipe applications..........................................27
Steam lines.....................................................................................................................................................................28
Final piping checklist...................................................................................................................................................28
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown............................................................................................29
Preparation for startup...................................................................................................................................................29
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Model API 3171 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual 1