Goulds Pumps 4550 - IOM - Manual (Page 15)

GENERAL INFORMATION
PUMP DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Importance of Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Special Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving Inspection - Shortages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preservation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handling Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PUMP DESCRIPTION
ITT Goulds Model 4550 pumps are centrifugal wet pit
type pumping units for installation in a pit or a tank
vented to atmospheric pressure. All pump parts in contact
with the fluid are constructed of glass reinforced vinyl
ester (VR-1) or epoxy (EY-1) resin with the exception of
the shaft and hardware, which are of an alloy selected for compatibility with the fluid pumped. Vertical pumps
contain one or more nonmetallic line bearings which
require a source of fluid flush to lubricate and cool the
bearings. Cantilever pumps are of the overhung shaft type
and do not contain any bearings below the mounting
plate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANCE OF INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual is intended to assist those
involved with the installation, operation and maintenance
of ITT Goulds Model 4550 pump. It is recommended that
this manual be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing or
performing any work on the pump or motor.
Study thoroughly and carefully follow the instructions for
installation and operation. Keep this instruction manual
available for reference.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the
Seneca Falls Operations at ITT Goulds Pumps, Seneca
Falls, N.Y. 13148, or your nearest ITT Goulds sales
office or representative.
PRECAUTIONS
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! WARNING
Personal injuries will result if procedures outlined
in this manual are not followed.
1. Do not over tighten bolts and nuts. Tighten according
to chart in Appendix I.
2. Never rotate pump in the wrong direction. Severe
pump damage can be caused by wrong rotation.
Proper rotation direction is indicated on the motor
support (240).
3. Never force pump parts during disassembly or
assembly.
4. Avoid undue impacts or shocks to pump while
hanging.
5. Do not put pipe strain or bending moments on
discharge pipe and flange (195). Piping should be
independently supported and should line up naturally
with the discharge. Use properly restrained expansion
joints between pump and piping.
6. Clean liquid must be applied to the column bearings
(213) at a rate of 0.25 - 0.50 GPM (0.16 - 0.32 I/s)
7. Never operate pump without coupling guard correctly
installed.
8. Never operate pump beyond the rated conditions to
which the pump was supplied.
9. Never operate pump without safety devices installed.
4550 IOM 5/08
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