Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM - Manual (Page 42)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Check the rotation - Frame Mounted
WARNING:
• Operating the pump in reverse rotation can result in the contact of metal parts, heat generation, and
breach of containment.
• Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before you perform any installation or
maintenance tasks. Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power will result in serious physical
injury.
• Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international,
national, state, and local rules.
• Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturers installation and operation manuals (IOM) for specific
instructions and recommendations.
Frame Mounted:
1. Lock out power to the driver.
2. Make sure that the coupling hubs are fastened securely to the shafts.
3. Make sure that the coupling spacer is removed.
The pump ships with the coupling spacer removed.
4. Unlock power to the driver.
5. Make sure that everyone is clear, and then jog the driver long enough to determine that the
direction of rotation corresponds to the arrow on the bearing housing or close-coupled
frame.
6. Lock out power to the driver.
Check the rotation - Close Coupled
WARNING:
• Operating the pump in reverse rotation can result in the contact of metal parts, heat generation, and
breach of containment.
• Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before you perform any installation or
maintenance tasks. Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power will result in serious physical
injury.
• Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international,
national, state, and local rules.
• Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturers installation and operation manuals (IOM) for specific
instructions and recommendations.
Close Coupled:
1. Lock out power to the driver.
2. Make sure that everyone is clear. Jog the driver momentarily, about a half a second. You
should be able to check motor rotation by observing the motor fan direction. The direction
should be the same as the arrow on the close coupled frame.
3. Lock out power to the driver.
Couple the pump and driver
WARNING:
Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before you perform any installation or maintenance
tasks. Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power will result in serious physical injury.
• Electrical connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international,
national, state, and local rules.
• Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturers installation and operation manuals (IOM) for specific
instructions and recommendations.
Couplings must have proper certification to be used in an ATEX classified environment. Use
the instructions from the coupling manufacturer in order to lubricate and install the coupling.
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