Goulds Pumps 3996, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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RECEIVING THE PUMP
Inspect the pump as soon as it is received. Carefully
check that everything is in good order. Make notes of
damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
File any claims with the transportation company as soon
as possible.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Short Term
(Less than 6 months)
Goulds normal packaging procedure is designed to
protect pump during shipping. Upon receipt, store in a
covered and dry location.
Long Term
(More than 6 months)
Preservative treatment of bearings and machined surfaces
will be required. Rotate shaft several times every 3
months. Refer to driver and coupling manufacturers for
their long term storage procedures. Store in a covered
and dry location.
NOTE: Long term storage treatment may be
purchased with initial pump order.
HANDLING
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! WARNING
Pump and components are heavy. Failure to properly
lift and support equipment could result in serious
physical injury, or damage to pumps.
Use care when moving pumps. Lifting equipment must be
able to adequately support the entire assembly. Hoist bare
pump using suitable hooks through the holes in the frame
mounted support or suitable slings through the large
openings in the casing mounted support (Fig. 1).
Units with drivers mounted are moved with slings under
the pump casing and driver (Figs. 2 and 3).
Or with hooks through the holes in the frame mounted
support or with slings through the large openings in the
casing mounted support.
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! WARNING
Units with drivers mounted can be top heavy. Driver
weight could cause the assembled unit to overturn
and could result in serious physical injury, or damage
to pumps.
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3996 IOM 9/2010
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3