Goulds-pumps 4550 - IOM User Manual

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance InstructionsModel 4550

S-4 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WARNING A pump is a pressure vessel with rotating parts that can be hazardous. Hazardous fluids may be contained by the pum

S-5 General Precautions WARNING  Before beginning any alignment procedure, make sure driver power is locked out. Failure to lock out driver power wi

S-6 General Precautions WARNING Ensure pump is isolated from system and pressure is relieved before disassembling pump, removing plugs, opening vent

S-7 ATEX CONSIDERATIONS and INTENDED USE Special care must be taken in potentially explosive environments to ensure that the equipment is properly ma

S-8 PARTS The use of genuine Goulds parts will provide the safest and most reliable operation of your pump. ITT Goulds Pumps ISO certification and q

GENERAL INFORMATIONPUMP DESCRIPTION ...11GENERAL INFORMATION ...11Importance of Instructions .

10. Lower ends of pumps must be braced in turbulentsumps.11. Always lock out power to the driver beforeperforming pump maintenance.SPECIAL WARNINGSITT

INSTALLATIONLOCATION OF UNIT ...13PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ...13INSTALLATION OF UNIT IN PIT ...

5. Be sure the source of lubrication to the line bearingson 4550 Series vertical pumps has been connected ifan external flush source is required. Chec

Impeller Adjustment for Vertical Sizes:4x6-10 6x8-132x3-13 8x10-153x4-13 10x12-164x6-13 All Cantilever Sizes1. Loosen three adjusting screws evenly.2.

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OPERATIONPREPARATION FOR OPERATION ...17Motor Assembly ... 17Motor Bearings ...

COUPLINGAssure that the coupling is properly lubricated if requiredby the coupling manufacturer's instructions.CHECK FOR FREE TURNINGBefore pump

$CAUTIONDO NOT operate pump at reduced capacity or withdischarge valve closed. At this point, all energydeveloped by the pump will convert to heat, wh

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEGENERAL COMMENTS ...21Lubrication ... 21Maintenance ...

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DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY...23Disassembly - Vertical 4550 Series ... 23

b) Turn adjusting screws (283A) clockwisecompletely and jack shaft and bearing assemblyuntil bearing is clear.c) Pull shaft and bearing assembly throu

TROUBLESHOOTING1. Priming - Liquid level in sump not equal to or greaterthan minimum submergence.2. Speed too low - check whether motor wiring iscorre

FOREWORDThis manual provides instructions for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of the ITT GouldsModel 4550 Non-Metallic Vertical Process P

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MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION4550 IOM 5/08 276ItemNo.Part Name Material100 Casing Fiberglass Reinforced Vinyl Ester108 Adapter Cast Iron112 Thrust Bearing

TYPICAL VERTICAL PUMP INSTALLATIONSFig. 1

SPARE PARTSGENERAL COMMETNS ...29Spare Parts ... 29Instructions for Ordering Sp

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APPENDIX IRECOMMENDED FASTENER TORQUE ...314550 IOM 5/08 31RECOMMENDED FASTENER TORQUEModel 4550 Vertical PumpsFastener(s) Item #Rec

HOW TO ORDERWhen ordering parts call1-800-446-8537or your local ITT Goulds RepresentativeEMERGENCY SERVICEEmergency parts service is available24 hours

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE SECTION9 SAFETY 111 GENERAL INFORMATION 213 INSTALLATION 317 OPERATION 421 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 523 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMB

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S-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE To: Our Valued Customers User safety is a major focus in the design of our products. Follow

S-2 SAFETY WARNINGS Specific to pumping equipment, significant risks bear reinforcement above and beyond normal safety precautions. WARNING A pump i

S-3 SAFETY DEFINITIONS Throughout this manual the words WARNING, CAUTION, ELECTRICAL, and ATEX are used to indicate where special operator attention