Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM - Manual (Page 43)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturers IOM for specific instructions and recommenda-
tions.
Install the coupling guard
WARNING:
• Never operate a pump without a properly installed coupling guard. Personal injury will occur if you
run the pump without a coupling guard.
• Electrical Connections must be made by certified electricians in compliance with all international,
national, state, and local rules.
• Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufacturers IOM for specific instructions and recommendations.
• 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.
• The coupling used in an Ex-classified environment must be properly certified and must be
constructed from a non-sparking material.
Required parts:
1. End plate, drive end
2. End plate, pump end
3. Guard half, 2 required
4. 3/8-16 nut, 3 required
5. 3/8 in. washer
6. 3/8-16 x 2 in. hex head bolt, 3 required
1. De-energize the motor, place the motor in a locked-out position, and place a caution tag at
the starter that indicates the disconnect.
2. Put the pump-side end plate in place.
If the pump-side end plate is already in place, make any necessary coupling adjustments
and then proceed to the next step.
If the pump size is... Then...
STX, MTX, LTX Align the pump-side end plate to the bearing frame. You do not need to
adjust the impeller.
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