Goulds Pumps VIC - IOM - Manual (Page 4)

Prepare for startup.......................................................................................................................................................46
Pump priming..................................................................................................................................................................47
Start the pump.................................................................................................................................................................47
Pump operation precautions.........................................................................................................................................48
Mechanical seal leaks......................................................................................................................................................48
Stuffing box leaks............................................................................................................................................................49
Shut down the pump......................................................................................................................................................49
Lubricate the thrust pot during a shutdown period...................................................................................................49
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................50
Maintenance schedule.....................................................................................................................................................50
Packing adjustment and replacement...........................................................................................................................50
Adjust the packing when leaking is excessive..........................................................................................................51
Adjust the packing when there is overheating or no leaks....................................................................................51
Thrust pot lubrication guidelines..................................................................................................................................51
Disassembly......................................................................................................................................................................52
Disassembly precautions.............................................................................................................................................52
Disassemble the head and column............................................................................................................................52
Bowl disassembly.........................................................................................................................................................53
Remove the turbine bowl and impeller wear rings.................................................................................................53
Remove the bowl, suction bell, and lineshaft bearings..........................................................................................53
Pre-assembly inspections...............................................................................................................................................54
Replacement guidelines...............................................................................................................................................54
Reassembly.......................................................................................................................................................................55
Install the turbine bowl and impeller wear ring.......................................................................................................55
Install the bowl, suction bell, and lineshaft bearings..............................................................................................55
Install the taper collet bowl assembly.......................................................................................................................55
Install the keyed bowl assembly.................................................................................................................................57
Pump shaft setup dimensions....................................................................................................................................57
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................58
Operation troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................58
Parts Listings and Cross-Sectional Drawings.........................................................................................................61
VIC-T................................................................................................................................................................................61
VIC-L................................................................................................................................................................................64
Local ITT Contacts.........................................................................................................................................................67
Regional offices................................................................................................................................................................67
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2 Model VIC Installation, Operation, and Maintenance