Safety Instructions; Description And Specifications; Engineering Data; Piping - Xylem Goulds GB Instrucciones De Instalación, Operación Y Mantenimiento

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL
INJURY OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ
AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN
MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT
AND MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PUMP.
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the pump
or in the manual, look for one of the fol-
lowing signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury or property
damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause
DANGER
serious personal injury, death or major
property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause
WARNING
serious personal injury, death or major
property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause per-
CAUTION
sonal injury or property damage.
NOTICE: INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND
MUST BE FOLLOWED.
THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY
WORK ON THIS PUMP.
MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.
UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WARNING
WITH HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS OR
FLAMMABLE GASES. THESE
FLUIDS MAY BE PRESENT IN
CONTAINMENT AREAS.
Hazardous fluids
can cause fire,
burns or death.

DESCRIPTION and SPECIFICATIONS:

The GB Series pump is a portable horizontal multi-stage
pump designed for residential and agricultural wash-
down, misting and general boosting services.
The 304 stainless steel version of the GB is used for
HVAC, general commercial, reverse osmosis and filtra-
tion applications.

ENGINEERING DATA

•
Maximum Liquid Temperatures: 160°F (72°C).
•
Maximum Suction Pressure 75 psi.
•
Pipe connections are 1" NPT suction and discharge.
¾" Hose Adapters are available.
•
Capacities to 33 GPM.
•
Heads to 600 Feet (260) psi.
•
Rotation: Right hand, ie; clockwise when viewed from
motor end.

PIPING

•
Piping should be no smaller than the pump discharge
and/or suction connections. Piping should be kept as
short as possible, avoiding unnecessary fittings to mini-
mize friction losses.
•
All piping MUST be independently supported and
MUST NOT place any piping loads on the pump.
•
All joints MUST be airtight. Use 3 – 4 wraps of
Teflon™ tape to seal threaded connections.

WIRING AND GROUNDING

Install ground and wire according
WARNING
to local and National Electrical
Code requirements.
Install an all leg disconnect switch
near the pump.
Disconnect and lockout electrical
Hazardous voltage
can shock, burn or
supply before installing or servic-
cause death.
ing pump.
Electrical supply MUST match pump's name plate
specifications. Incorrect voltage can cause fire and/
or damage to the motor and voids warranty.
Motors not protected MUST be provided with
contactors and thermal overloads on single phase
motors, or starters with heaters on three phase mo-
tors. See motor nameplate.
•
Use only stranded copper wire to motor and ground.
The ground wire MUST be at least as large as the wire
to the motor. Wires should be color coded for ease of
maintenance.
Pumps with open spray application must
WARNING
be plugged into electrical service which is
protected by a Ground Fault Service Interrupter. Failure
to do so may result in serious personal injury or death
and property damage.
•
Follow motor manufacturer's wiring diagram on the
motor nameplate or terminal cover carefully.
FAILURE TO PERMANENTLY
WARNING
GROUND THE PUMP, MOTOR AND
Hazardous
voltage
CONTROLS BEFORE CONNECTING
TO ELECTRICAL POWER CAN CAUSE
SHOCK, BURNS OR DEATH.

ROTATION

NOTICE: INCORRECT ROTATION MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO PUMP AND VOIDS THE
WARRANTY.
•
Correct rotation is right-hand, CLOCKWISE when
viewed from the motor end.
•
To reverse three phase motor rotation interchange any
two power supply leads.
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