Goulds Pumps GSP Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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IV Installation
Description
This section covers the general information and cautions about installing your pump as
well as specific steps to take during installation.
Location
Locate the pump as near to the liquid source as practical and below the level of the
liquid for automatic self priming. If the pump must be above the liquid source, a foot
valve must be provided on the suction pipe.
Allow adequate space around the pump for servicing and ventilation.
Protect the pump and piping from freezing temperatures.
Provide other weather protection consistent with the motor enclosure rating. The
maximum ambient temperature for the pump is 40ºC (104ºF).
For installation at altitudes greater than 3,000 feet, the pump selection should be de-
rated due to the difference in barometric pressure. Contact your Goulds distributor for
assistance in selection.
Foundation
The foundation must be able to absorb any vibration and to form a permanent, rigid
support for the pumping unit. Close-coupled units may be installed horizontally,
inclined or vertically with the motor above the pump.
Your GSP pump has been supplied with a rigid base plate with four legs. As supplied,
this is adequate for portable use where the pump may be moved to various places in the
plant based on process requirements.
Optional legs are available with flanged bases which can be used for permanent
mounting to the floor. Hold down bolts should be sunk in concrete and aligned with the
holes in the flanges. When the concrete has dried, tighten nuts to keep the pump firmly
in position.
NOTICE: Do not install with motor below pump. Any leakage or condensation will
affect the motor.
Initial Assembly
Your GSP pump has been shipped with the pump and motor assembled, but the base,
legs and motor cover (if ordered) need to be assembled. Refer to drawings on page 24.
1. Install o-rings into base then install legs using some soapy water or o-ring lubricant.
2. Place the threaded end of one of the legs through the o-ring supplied into the socket
provided on the lower corner of the base plate. Thread the leg into the socket until
tight.
3. Repeat with the other three legs.
4. Place the pump and motor combination onto the base plate so that the holes in
the motor foot align with the holes in the base plate. Insert the motor mounting bolts
through the motor foot and base plate.
5. Place a nut on each of the mounting bolts under the base plate and tighten.
6. If a motor cover has been supplied, place it over the pump so that the suction and
discharge connections protrude out of the front cut out.