Goulds Pumps AF (Axial Flow) (6"-36) MXR Bearings" - Manual (Page 48)

46 AF (6-36) IOM
4. If the pump is oil lubricated drain all oil from the
bearing housing before attempting to move the
pump.
5. Depending on the drive arrangement, either direct
connect or V-belt, use steps 6, 7 and 8, or 9, 10 and
11 respectively.
GUARD / DRIVE
Direct Connect Configuration
6. Remove the pump coupling guard screws and
guard (501), see Fig. 29.
7. Remove the fasteners that hold the coupling cover
halves together, remove each half and set it aside
for re-assembly. Do not remove the hubs from the
gear drive and pump shafts, see Fig. 30.
8. Remove the pump to sub-base bolts (372V) and
wrap lifting straps or chains around the bearing
housing (134C) and elbow (315A), see Fig. 31. Use
care when lifting the pump from the subbase. Be
sure all lifting devices are rated for the pump weight.
If any shims are found under the bearing housing
feet match mark and retain them for re-assembly.
V-Belt Configuration
9. Remove the V-belt guard screws and the guard
cover (500) from guard base, see Fig. 32.
10. Relieve the belt tension by adjusting the slide base
toward the pump then remove the belts, see Fig. 33.
Fig. 29
501
501
Fig. 30
COUPLING
COVERS
Fig. 31
372V
372V
315A
134C