Goulds Pumps 3700 - IOM - Manual (Page 40)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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 three thrust bearing end cover and bearing frame screws.
234B End plate
370N Bearing frame bolts
d) Align the end plate to the thrust bearing end cover so that the two slots in the end plate
align with the bolts remaining in the end cover, and the three holes in the end plate
align with the holes in the end cover.
e) Replace the three thrust bearing end cover and bearing frame bolts and torque to the
values shown in the Maximum torque values for 3700 fasteners table.
f) Replace the coupling hub (if removed) and the spacer portion of the coupling.
Refer to the instructions from the coupling manufacturer for assistance.
38 Model 3700, API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
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