Goulds Pumps 3180-86 - IOM - Manual (Page 28)

1. Put the baseplate on a support above the foundation/floor.
Make sure that there is enough space between the baseplate and the foundation/floor in order to
install the spring assemblies.
2. Assemble the spring assemblies:
a) Set a hex jam nut and a hex nut on a spring stud to the height of 2.00 in. (5.00 cm).
b) Install a bearing pad on the stud.
c) Hand-tighten the stud to the bearing pad.
d) Set the bottom adjusting nuts on the stud to the height (X) indicated on the certified GA
dimension drawing.
e) Install a flat washer on the stud.
f) Install a spring follower on the stud with the flat bottom facing downward.
g) Install a spring on the stud.
h) Install another spring follower with the flat bottom facing upward.
i) Install this subassembly from under the baseplate, pushing the stud up through the mounting
bracket.
j) Install a spring follower on the stud with the flat bottom facing downward.
k) Install another spring on the stud.
l) Install a spring follower with the flat bottom facing upward.
m) Install a flat washer on the stud.
n) Install a hex nut and a hex jam nut on the stud.
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1. Hex jam nut
2. Follower
3. Flat washer
4. Bearing assembly
5. Spring
6. Hex nut
7. Stud
3. Repeat step 2 for each spring assembly.
4. Lower the baseplate so that the spring assemblies fit into the foundation pads.
5. Level the baseplate and make the final height adjustments:
a) Loosen the upper hex jam nuts and hex nuts.
b) Adjust the height and level the baseplate by moving the lower adjusting nuts.
Installation
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