Goulds Pumps 3600 - IOM - Manual (Page 37)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Coupling guard assembly
Precautions
WARNING:
• Never operate the pump without the coupling guard correctly installed.
• Avoid death or serious injury. Assure mechanical seal guard is properly installed using supplied
fastening hardware.
• 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
These parts are required:
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
Install the coupling guard
1. Is the end plate (pump end) already installed?
• If yes: Make any necessary coupling adjustments and then proceed to step 2.
• If no: Complete these steps:
a) Remove the spacer portion of the coupling.
Refer to the instructions from the coupling manufacturer for assistance.
b) If the coupling hub diameter is larger than the diameter of the opening in the end plate,
then remove the coupling hub.
c) Remove the thrust bearing end-cover screws.
d) Align the end plate to the thrust bearing end cover so that the holes in the end plate
align with the holes in the end cover.
e) Replace the three thrust bearing end cover screws and torque to the values shown in
the Maximum torque values for fasteners table.
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