Goulds Pumps Vertical Turbine Pump VIT-FF 6D

Thrust pot lubrication guidelines

Verify lubrication requirements

Measure oil level when not operating

Is the oil level within the required range when not operating?

Is the oil level lower than the required level when operating?

Ensure pump is not operated if oil level is not at the required level

Replacement guidelines — Impeller replacement

Inspect impeller vanes for replacement

Inspect vane edges for replacement

Remove the bowl and impeller wear rings

Remove the setscrews or grind off the tack weld if present

Cut two V-shaped grooves on the bowl or impeller wear ring approximately 180° 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 punch

Machine the wear ring off on high-alloy materials using a lathe, ensuring not to damage the ring seat

Installing the turbine bowl and impeller wear ring

Thrust pot lubrication guidelines

Flush the oil reservoir to remove all grit particles in the oil reservoir sump

Use the specified type of oil for flushing the reservoir

Observe the instructions in the Thrust Pot IOM for oil changing requirements

4.4.11 Set up the lubrication system

Observe instructions on the submittal document.

Fill the oil reservoir with oil.

Check the lubricator feed and ensure the oil reservoir is flowing freely.

Set the proper drops per minute on the regulator based on shaft size.

Is synthetic turbine oil ISO VG 32 used for general applications?

Consult ITT for more specific data and note any special instructions.

6.2 Adjust and replace the packing

Check conditions for packing adjustment

Is the leakage rate less than one drop per second after adjustment?

Is the environment Ex-classified?

6.2.1 Adjust the packing when leaking is excessive

Tighten the gland nuts one-quarter turn with the pump in operation

Has the leakage decreased to two drops per second?

Shut down the pump if leakage continues

Allow the packing to compress until the gland is about to contact the upper face of the stuffing box