Goulds Pumps Pump VIT 7T

Check that all the parts are in place

Verify the securing method for turbine bowl impellers

Match mark bowl assembly in sequence of disassembly

Follow procedures applicable to the construction supplied

Cut two 'V' shaped grooves on the impeller wear ring

Knock the end of one half of the ring out and pry the ring off

Remove capscrews securing top bowl to intermediate bowl

Slide top bowl off the pumpshaft

Remove capscrews and split thrust ring from pump shaft

Slide impeller off the pumpshaft and remove the key

If impeller is seized, strike with a fiber mallet to drive it off the pumpshaft

Repeat procedures until the bowl assembly is completely disassembled

Remove the driveshaft between the gear and the prime mover

Remove the electrical connections at the conduit box

Uncouple driver or gear box from pump shaft and mounting flanges

Warning: Never try to lift entire pump assembly by the lifting lugs or eyebolts furnished for the driver only

Disconnect discharge head from the discharge piping

Remove all hold down bolts and external piping

Remove coupling, packing box and proceed with disassembly down to the bowls

Remove set screws or grind off tack weld

Verify locking method used on rings

Cut two 'V' shaped grooves on the bowl wear ring approximately 180º apart using a diamond point chisel

Knock the end of one half of the ring in and pry the ring out using a chisel or drift

Machine the wear ring off using extreme care not to machine or damage the ring seat