Packed stuffing box option, Pump priming, Ked stuffing box option – Goulds Pumps 3198 i-FRAME - IOM User Manual

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Packed stuffing box option

WARNING:
Packed stuffing boxes are not allowed in an ATEX-classified environment.

The factory does not install the packing, lantern ring, or split gland.
These parts are included with the pump in the box of fittings. Before you start the pump, you must install
the packing, lantern ring, and split gland according to the Packed stuffing box maintenance section in the
Maintenance chapter.

Pump priming

Prime the pump with the suction supply above the pump

1. Slowly open the suction isolation valve.
2. Open the air vents on the suction and discharge piping until the pumped fluid flows out.
3. Close the air vents.

1

2

3

1.

Discharge isolation valve

2.

Check valve

3.

Suction isolation valve

Prime the pump with the suction supply below the pump

Use a foot valve and an outside source of liquid in order to prime the pump. The liquid can come from
one of these sources:

• A priming pump
• A pressurized discharge line
• Another outside supply

1. Close the discharge isolation valve.
2. Open the air vent valves in the casing.
3. Open the valve in the outside supply line until only liquid escapes from the vent valves.
4. Close the vent valves.
5. Close the outside supply line.

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Model 3198 i-FRAME Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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