Goulds Pumps HS - IOM - Manual (Page 13)

HS IOM 5/08
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PREPARTION FOR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PUMP/DRIVER ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STUFFING BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
STARTUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WATER HAMMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FREEZING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LOCATING PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
This section is a general installation and operating instruction for most Goulds pumps. Specific text and illustrations are
included in the Bearing Frame Assembly Section. The purpose of the General Information Section is to explain those
conditions common to different types of pumps.
To insure pump performance and operating life, proper installation and reasonable maintenance are required. The following
instructions are a guide for installation and maintenance personnel and the pump operator.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Goulds pumps are prepared at the factory for shipment
under covered conditions. They are protected for
transport and short term covered storage. Unless
otherwise specified, it is assumed the pump will be
installed upon delivery. Additional protection can be
provided by request.
INSTALLATION
1. Location of Unit The pump should be located in a
clean, dry area free from flooding. The area should
provide adequate space for maintenance and repair,
considering complete disassembly and handling of
equipment. The unit should be positioned to provide
the most efficient pipeline system.
2. Piping Short, direct suction and discharge pipelines
and a minimum of elbows and fittings result in the
least amount of pipe friction.
Suction Piping
a. Excessive Friction losses will cause cavitation.
b. Must be kept free of air leaks, particularly in long
lines or conditions of high suction lift.
c. Flow regulating valves must not be located on
suction side of the pump.
Discharge Piping
a. Excessive friction losses result in insufficient head.
b. A check valve should be located in the discharge
line to protect the pump from reverse flow and
excessive pressure.
Piping Support The pumps are not designed to carry
loads imposed by the weight of the pipeline. Suction
and discharge piping must be supported near the pump,
unless otherwise specified. Pumps and subbases can
be designed to carry loads due to thermal expansion.
3. Foundation The foundation must be a permanent,
rigid support for the subbase or floorplate. It should
be an industrially-accepted design capable of
absorbing excessive vibration. Foundations are
typically concrete with anchor bolts cast into secure
the pump.
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