Goulds MODEL VIT - English; Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
SUBJECT PAGE
SECTION 1 – Safety ...................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION 2 – General Information .............................................................................................................................4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiving and Checking ............................................................................................................................................4
Materials and Equipment Required ...........................................................................................................................5
Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
General Description ..................................................................................................................................................6
Typical Drawings ..................................................................................................................................................7-10
SECTION 3 – Installation .........................................................................................................................................11
Foundation / Piping ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Pump Installation ....................................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Bowl Assembly ...................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Column .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Discharge Head ..................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Stuffing Box .......................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Mechanical Seal ..................................................................................................................................16
Mechanical Seal Alignment ......................................................................................................................................16
Installing the Tension Plate ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Installing the Driver ................................................................................................................................................19
Installing the Thrust Pot ..........................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 4 – Pump Start Up and Operation ............................................................................................................24
SECTION 5 – Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Preventive Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................26
Packing Adjustment and Replacement ......................................................................................................................26
Seasonal Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................................26
Thrust Pot Lubrication and Maintenance .................................................................................................................27
Recommended Lubricants .......................................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................29
SECTION 6 – Disassembly and Reassembly ..............................................................................................................31
Disassembly .............................................................................................................................................................31
Inspection and Reassembly ......................................................................................................................................32
SECTION 7 – Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 36