Goulds Pumps 3180-86 - IOM - Manual (Page 55)

If... Then...
The stuffing box pressure is below atmospheric
pressure or the pumped fluid is not clean.
An outside source of clean compatible liquid is
required.
An outside source of clean compatible liquid is
required.
You must connect the piping to the lantern ring
connection with a 40 to 60 drops-per-minute leak
rate. The pressure must be 15 psi (1.01 kg/cm 2 )
above the stuffing box pressure.
Seal the shaft with a packed stuffing box
WARNING:
Packed stuffing boxes are not allowed in an ATEX-classified environment.
CAUTION:
Never replace the packing until the driver is properly locked out and the coupling spacer is removed.
Pumps are shipped without the packing, lantern ring, or split gland installed. These parts are included with
the box of fittings shipped with each pump and must be installed before startup.
1. Carefully clean the stuffing-box bore.
2. Twist the packing enough to get it around the shaft.
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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