Goulds Pumps Pump VIT 9A

Is the mechanical seal secured to the shaft?

Has the thrust been installed if the pump has a thrust pot?

Ensure the shaft can move up or down within the seal assembly.

Turn the adjusting plate (613) to adjust the impeller.

Refer to the Outline Drawing for the specific unit and note the correct adjustment.

Is the liquid temperature between -50º to ambient conditions?

Clean dirt, oil, and grease from driver and discharge head

Clean driver ventilation passage to prevent overheating

Check for leakage through stuffing box while pump is in operation

Ensure gland nuts are not tightened unless necessary

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 for gear-driven pumps.

Remove the electrical connections at the conduit box for electric motor-driven pumps.

Tag the electrical leads for reassembly.

Uncouple driver (or gear box) from pump shaft and mounting flanges.

Lift off driver using the lifting lugs or eyebolts as furnished.

Ensure not to lift entire pump assembly by the lifting lugs or eyebolts furnished for the driver only.

Check that all the parts are in place

Verify the securing method for turbine bowl impellers

Match mark bowl assembly in sequence of disassembly

Describe any issues found during inspection