Goulds Pumps i-ALERT User Manual
Goulds Pumps
Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual
i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor
Table of Contents
Introduction and Safety...................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................2
Requesting other information......................................................................................................................................2
Inspect the package........................................................................................................................................................2
Product warranty............................................................................................................................................................2
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety terminology and symbols..................................................................................................................................3
Safety regulations for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres...........................................4
Product approval standards.............................................................................................................................................5
Certificates of conformance............................................................................................................................................7
Product Description........................................................................................................................................................13
General description i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor................................................................................................13
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Attach the i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor to the pump..........................................................................................14
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown............................................................................................15
Activate the i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor..............................................................................................................15
i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor routine operation....................................................................................................16
Deactivate the i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor..........................................................................................................16
Reset the i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor...................................................................................................................16
Table of Contents
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................17
Guidelines for i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor disposal..........................................................................................17
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................18
i-ALERT™ Condition Monitor troubleshooting.......................................................................................................18
Local ITT Contacts.........................................................................................................................................................19
Regional offices................................................................................................................................................................19
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Introduction and Safety
Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide necessary information for:
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
CAUTION:
Read this manual carefully before installing and using the product. Improper use of the product can cause
personal injury and damage to property, and may void the warranty.
NOTICE:
Save this manual for future reference, and keep it readily available at the location of the unit.
Requesting other information
Special versions can be supplied with supplementary instruction leaflets. See the sales contract for any
modifications or special version characteristics. For instructions, situations, or events that are not
considered in this manual or in the sales documents, please contact the nearest ITT representative.
Always specify the exact product type and identification code when requesting technical information or
spare parts.
Inspect the package
1. Inspect the package for damaged or missing items upon delivery.
2. Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
3. File a claim with the shipping company if anything is out of order.
If the product has been picked up at a distributor, make a claim directly to the distributor.
Product warranty
Coverage
ITT undertakes to remedy faults in products from ITT under these conditions:
• The faults are due to defects in design, materials, or workmanship.
• The faults are reported to an ITT representative within the warranty period.
• The product is used only under the conditions described in this manual.
• The monitoring equipment incorporated in the product is correctly connected and in use.
• All service and repair work is done by ITT-authorized personnel.
• Genuine ITT parts are used.
• Only Ex-approved spare parts and accessories authorized by ITT are used in Ex-approved products.
Limitations
The warranty does not cover faults caused by these situations:
• Deficient maintenance
• Improper installation
• Modifications or changes to the product and installation made without consulting ITT
• Incorrectly executed repair work
• Normal wear and tear
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Warranty claim
Safety
Introduction and Safety
ITT assumes no liability for these situations:
• Bodily injuries
• Material damages
• Economic losses
ITT products are high-quality products with expected reliable operation and long life. However, should the
need arise for a warranty claim, then contact your ITT representative.
WARNING:
• The operator must be aware of safety precautions to prevent physical injury.
• Any pressure-containing device can explode, rupture, or discharge its contents if it is over-pressurized.
Take all necessary measures to avoid over-pressurization.
• Operating, installing, or maintaining the unit in any way that is not covered in this manual could cause
death, serious personal injury, or damage to the equipment. This includes any modification to the
equipment or use of parts not provided by ITT. If there is a question regarding the intended use of
the equipment, please contact an ITT representative before proceeding.
• Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals clearly identify accepted methods for disassembling
units. These methods must be adhered to. Trapped liquid can rapidly expand and result in a violent
explosion and injury. Never apply heat to impellers, propellers, or their retaining devices to aid in their
removal.
• Do not change the service application without the approval of an authorized ITT representative.
• Never operate the pump below the minimum rated flow, when dry, or without prime.
• Never operate the pump without safety devices installed.
• Never operate the pump with the discharge valve closed.
• Never operate the pump with the suction valve closed.
Observe all safety messages highlighted in other sections of this manual.
Safety terminology and symbols
About safety messages
It is extremely important that you read, understand, and follow the safety messages and regulations
carefully before handling the product. They are published to help prevent these hazards:
• Personal accidents and health problems
• Damage to the product
• Product malfunction
Hazard levels
Hazard level Indication
DANGER:
WARNING:
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury
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Introduction and Safety
Hazard level Indication
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
CAUTION:
result in minor or moderate injury
NOTICE:
Hazard categories
Hazard categories can either fall under hazard levels or let specific symbols replace the ordinary hazard
level symbols.
Electrical hazards are indicated by the following specific symbol:
Electrical Hazard:
These are examples of other categories that can occur. They fall under the ordinary hazard levels and may
use complementing symbols:
• Crush hazard
• Cutting hazard
• Arc flash hazard
• A potential situation which, if not avoided,
could result in undesirable conditions
• A practice not related to personal injury
Safety regulations for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres
Description of ATEX
The ATEX directives are a specification enforced in Europe for electrical and non-electrical equipment.
ATEX deals with the control of potentially explosive atmospheres and the standards of equipment and
protective systems used within these atmospheres. The relevance of the ATEX requirements is not limited
to Europe. You can apply these guidelines to equipment installed in any potentially explosive atmosphere.
General guidelines
ATEX compliance is only fulfilled when the pump is operated within its intended use, for example within
its intended hydraulic range. The conditions of the service must not be changed without approval of an
authorized ITT representative. When installing or maintaining ATEX-compliant pumps, follow these
guidelines:
• Always install ATEX-approved equipment in compliance with the directive and applicable standards
(IEC/EN 60079–14).
• Do not install FM-approved products in locations that are classified as hazardous in the national
electric code, ANSI/NFPA 70–2005.
WARNING:
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals clearly identify accepted methods for disassembling
units. These methods must be adhered to. Trapped liquid can rapidly expand and result in a violent
explosion and injury. Never apply heat to impellers, propellers, or their retaining devices to aid in their
removal.
If there are any questions regarding these requirements, the intended use, or if the equipment requires
modification, contact an ITT representative before you proceed.
Personnel requirements
ITT disclaims all responsibility for work done by untrained and unauthorized personnel.
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These are the personnel requirements for Ex-approved products in potentially explosive atmospheres:
• All work on the product must be carried out by certified electricians and ITT-authorized mechanics.
Special rules apply to installations in explosive atmospheres.
• All users must know about the risks of electric current and the chemical and physical characteristics of
the gas and/or vapor present in hazardous areas.
• The maintenance operation for Ex-approved products must be made in conformity to the
international or national standards (IEC/EN 60079-17).
Product and product handling requirements
These are the product and product handling requirements for Ex-approved products in potentially
explosive atmospheres:
• Only use the product in accordance with the approved motor data stated on the nameplates.
• The Ex-approved product must never run dry during normal operation. Dry running during service
and inspection is only permitted outside the classified area.
• Never start a pump without the proper priming.
• Before you start working with the product, make sure that the product and the control panel are
isolated from the power supply and the control circuit, so they cannot be energized.
• Do not open the product while it is energized or in an explosive gas atmosphere.
• Make sure that thermal contacts are connected to a protection circuit according to the approval
classification of the product.
• Intrinsically safe circuits are normally required for the automatic level-control system by the level
regulator if mounted in zone 0.
• The yield stress of fasteners must be in accordance with the approval drawing and the product
specification.
• Make sure that the equipment is properly maintained:
• Monitor the pump components and the end temperature of the liquid.
• Maintain proper bearing lubrication.
• Do not modify the equipment without approval from an authorized ITT representative.
• Only use parts that have been provided by an authorized ITT representative.
Introduction and Safety
Equipment for monitoring
For additional safety, use condition-monitoring devices. Condition-monitoring devices include but are not
limited to these devices:
• Pressure gauges
• Flow meters
• Level indicators
• Motor load readings
• Temperature detectors
• Bearing monitors
• Leak detectors
• PumpSmart control system
Product approval standards
Regular standards
All standard products are approved according to CSA standards in Canada and UL standards in USA. The
drive unit degree of protection follows IP68. See the nameplate for maximum submersion, according to
standard IEC 60529.
All electrical ratings and performance of the motors comply with IEC 600341.
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Introduction and Safety
Explosion-proofing standards
All explosion-proof products for use in explosive atmospheres are designed in compliance with one or
more of the following approvals:
• EN, ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
• FM According to NEC
• Class 1 Div 1 Groups “C”, and “D”
• Class 2 Div 1 Groups “E”, “F”, and “G”
• Class 3 Div 1 Hazardous Locations
ATEX/IECEx:
• Group: IIC
• Category: Ex ia
• Temperature Class: T4 (for ambients up to 100ºC)
• ATEX Marking: Ex II 1 G
CSA certification
Intrinsically safe for:
• Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D
• Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G
• Class III
• Certified to Canadian and US requirements
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