Goulds Pumps 3180-86 - IOM - Manual (Page 63)

1. Run the unit under actual operating conditions for enough time to bring the pump, driver, and
associated system to operating temperature.
2. Shut down the pump and the driver.
3. Remove the coupling guard.
See Remove the coupling guard in the Maintenance chapter.
4. Check the alignment while the unit is still hot.
See Pump-to-driver alignment in the Installation chapter.
5. Reinstall the coupling guard.
6. Restart the pump and driver.
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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