How do you adjust the pressure on a Goulds water pump?
How do you adjust the pressure on a Goulds water pump?
Twist the nut clockwise for higher cut-in pressure or counterclockwise to reduce the pressure. Take note of the pressure markings on the switch as you adjust the nut. Turn the smaller spring clockwise to increase the cut-out pressure on the Goulds pump or twist counterclockwise to lower the pressure.
How do you prime a Goulds water pump?
VENT THE PUMP FOR EASIER PRIMING! It is easier to prime a pump if you allow all the air to escape from the pump and the pipes, the water cannot go in unless the air can escape! Remove the pipe plug or pressure gauge bushing in the discharge tee to fill the pump with water.
How do you adjust cut in and cut out pressure?
To increase or lower both cut-on and cut-off pressure you will turn the nut on top of the large center spring as seen in the picture below. You will turn the nut counterclockwise to lower both cut-on and cut-off pressure or turn the nut clockwise to raise both cut-on and cut-off pressure.
How do you prime a cistern water pump?
How To Prime Your Water Pump
- Make sure the power is turned off. Never leave a pump plugged in while you’re working on it.
- Gain access to the pump system.
- Check for damage.
- Test a hose.
- Open the relief valves.
- Attach the hose.
- Turn on the water and wait for it to enter the tank.
- Turn the power on.
Do you need to prime a jet pump?
In a jet pump well-water system, the pump is located at ground level, and only the pump intake pipe extends down the well into the water. The intake pipe must remained primed, filled with water at all times, in order to generate the suction that pulls water up out of the well and into the household water line.
Do you have to prime a shallow well pump?
Submersible well pumps do not need to be primed after installation because they operate underwater in the well. When a shallow well pump (pictured right) is primed, water is flushed through the pump and the attached piping until every chamber and tube is filled flush with water.
How do you troubleshoot a jet pump?
Check to see if there is water in the pump. If there is no water in the pump, it may have lost its prime. You may have lost prime because the well has run dry, check valve has gone bad, foot valve has gone bad, or you have a leak in the suction pipe. If there is water in the pump, the internal jet may be plugged.
What happens if you don’t follow the instructions for a Goulds pump?
ITT Goulds Pumps will not accept responsibility for physical injury, damage or delays caused by a failure to observe the instructions in this manual and the IOM provided with your equip- ment. Table 1: General Precautions WARNING NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE IMPELLER. It may explode due to trap- ped liquid.
Where can I find the manual for my Goulds Pumps?
Current manuals are available at www.gouldspumps.com/literature_ioms.html or from your local ITT Goulds Pumps sales representative. Note: Lifting devices (eyebolts, slings, spreaders, etc.) must be rated, selected, and used for the entire load being lifted.
What is the IOM for a Goulds pump?
Oper- ating, installing or maintaining the pump unit in any way that is not covered in the Instruction, Operation, and Maintenance manual (IOM) can cause serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. This in- cludes any modification to the equipment or use of parts not provided by ITT Goulds Pumps.
What Isitt Goulds Pumps liability policy?
ITT Goulds Pumps will not accept responsibility for physical injury, damage or delays caused by a failure to observe the instructions in this manual and the IOM provided with your equip- ment. Table 1: General Precautions WARNING NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE IMPELLER.