Couple the pump and driver, Install the coupling guard – Goulds Pumps LF 3196 i-FRAME - IOM User Manual

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Couple the pump and driver

WARNING:
Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before you perform any installation or maintenance
tasks. Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power will result in serious physical injury.

Couplings must have proper certification to be used in an ATEX classified environment. Use the
instructions from the coupling manufacturer in order to lubricate and install the coupling.

Install the coupling guard

WARNING:

• Never operate a pump without a properly installed coupling guard. Personal injury will occur if you

run the pump without a coupling guard.

• Always disconnect and lock out power to the driver before you perform any installation or

maintenance tasks. Failure to disconnect and lock out driver power will result in serious physical
injury.

• The coupling used in an Ex-classified environment must be properly certified and must be

constructed from a non-sparking material.

Required parts:

1

2

3

4

5

6

1.

End plate, drive end

2.

End plate, pump end

3.

Guard half, 2 required

4.

3/8-16 nut, 3 required

5.

3/8 in. washer

6.

3/8-16 x 2 in. hex head bolt, 3 required

1. De-energize the motor, place the motor in a locked-out position, and place a caution tag at the starter

that indicates the disconnect.

2. Put the pump-side end plate in place.

If the pump-side end plate is already in place, make any necessary coupling adjustments and then
proceed to the next step.

If the pump size is... Then...
STi, MTi, LTi

Align the pump-side end plate to the bearing frame. You do not need to

adjust the impeller.

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown

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Model LF 3196 i-FRAME Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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