Goulds Pumps 3996 - IOM - Manual (Page 17)

GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Importance of Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Receiving Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preservation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handling Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RECEIVING THE PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
NAMEPLATE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual is intended to assist those
involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance
of Goulds Model 3996 pumps. It is recommended that
this manual be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing or
performing any work on the pump or motor.
IMPORTANCE OF INSTRUCTIONS
The design, material and workmanship incorporated in
the construction of Goulds pumps makes them capable of
giving long, trouble-free service. The life and satisfactory
service of any mechanical unit, however, is enhanced and
extended by correct application, proper installation,
periodic inspection and careful maintenance. This
instruction manual was prepared to assist operators in
understanding the construction and correct methods of
installing, operating and maintaining these pumps.
Study thoroughly the following sections and carefully
follow the instructions for installation and operation.
Keep this instruction manual handy for reference. Further
information can be obtained by contacting the
Engineering Application Division, Goulds Pumps, Inc.,
Seneca Falls, New York 13148, or your local branch
office.
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! WARNING
Goulds Pumps will not be liable for any damages or
delay caused by failure to comply with the provisions
of this instruction manual. This pump is not to be
operated at speeds, working pressures, discharge
pressures or temperatures higher than, nor used with
liquids other than stated in the original order
acknowledgement without written permission of
Goulds Pumps.
RECEIVING INSPECTION
Care should be taken when unloading pumps. If shipment
is not delivered in good order and in accordance with the
Bill-of-Lading, note the damage or shortage on both
receipt and freight bill. MAKE ANY CLAIMS TO THE
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY PROMPTLY.
Instruction sheets on various components as well as the
Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM) Manual
for the pump are included in the shipment. DO NOT
DISCARD!
PRESERVATION AND STORAGE
Goulds' normal domestic storage preparation is suitable
for protecting the pump during shipment in covered
trucks. It also provides protection during covered storage
at the jobsite, and for a short period between installation
and start-up.
If the pump is to be idle and exposed to the elements for
an extended period, either before or after installation,
special precautions are required. One approach is to
provide special preservatives and wrapping before
shipment. However, after installation, the protective
wrappings will have been removed. Therefore,
application of preservatives after installation is considered
a good practice. Information about various long-term
preservation and storage options available can be obtained
from your local Goulds representative.
The driver, coupling, and mechanical seal manufacturers
should be contacted for their recommendations on
preservations and protection procedures.
HANDLING TECHNIQUES
Care should be used in moving pumps. Where required
by size of units, slings should be put under both pump and
motor, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3 on the next page.
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