Goulds Pumps VRS - IOM - Manual (Page 25)

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL COMMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Routine Inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Quarterly Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Yearly Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MAINTENANCE OF BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MAINTENANCE OF SEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MAINTENANCE OF DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IMPELLER CLEARANCE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PUMP WASHDOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GENERAL COMMENTS
A routine maintenance program can extend the life of your
pump. Well maintained equipment will last longer and
require fewer repairs. A maintenance record will help
identify the potential causes of problems.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine Maintenance
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Bearing Lubrication
•
Vibration Analysis
Routine Inspections
•
Check for unusual noise, vibration and bearing
temperature
•
Inspect pump and piping for leaks
•
Check temperature of bearings
•
Observe discharge pressure
Quarterly Inspections
•
Check hold down bolts for tightness
Yearly Inspections
•
Check pump capacity, pressure, and power. If the
pump performance does not satisfy your process
requirements, the pump should be disassembled and
inspected. Worn parts should be replaced.
VRS IOM - 5/08
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