Goulds Pumps JC - IOM - Manual (Page 15)

INSTALLATION
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PUMP DRIVER ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
This section is a general installation and operating
instruction for most Goulds pumps. Specific text and
illustrations are included in this section. 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
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Equipment that will operate in a potentially explo-
sive environment must be installed in accordance
with the following instructions.
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All equipment being installed must be properly
grounded to prevent unexpected static electric
discharge. If not, a static electric discharge may
occur when the pump is drained and disassembled
for maintenance purposes.
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.
PIPING
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! WARNING
Never draw piping into place by forcing at the flanged
connections of the pump. This may impose dangerous
strains on the unit and cause misalignment between
pump and driver. Pipe strain will adversely effect the
operation of the pump resulting in physical injury and
damage to the equipment
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CAUTION
Pump must never be throttled on suction side.
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! WARNING
NPSHa must always exceed NPSHr as shown on
Goulds performance curves received with order.
Reference Hydraulic Institute for NPSH and pipe
friction values needed to evaluate suction piping
Short, direct suction and discharge pipelines and a
minimum of elbows and fittings result in the least amount
of pipe friction.
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