Goulds Pumps CV 3196 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 39)

Example: Elbow close to the pump suction inlet
Correct Incorrect
The correct distance between the inlet flange of the pump and
the closest elbow must be at least five pipe diameters.
1
2
1. Enough distance to prevent cavitation
2. Eccentric reducer with a level top
Example: Suction piping equipment
Correct Incorrect
1
2
3
4
5
1. Suction pipe sloping upwards from liquid source
2. Long-radius elbow
3. Strainer
4. Foot valve
5. Eccentric reducer with a level top
1
1. Air pocket, because the eccentric reducer is not
used and because the suction piping does not
slope gradually upward from the liquid source
Discharge piping checklist
Checklist
Check Explanation/comment Checked
Check that an isolation valve is
installed in the discharge line.
The isolation valve is required for:
• Priming
• Regulation of flow
• Inspection and maintenance of the pump
See Example: Discharge piping equipment for
illustrations.
Installation
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