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INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
MODELS
T6A60S-B
INCLUDING: /F, /FM, /WW
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS
www.grpumps.com
Pump Model:
Serial Number:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE I - 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump. HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION
Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely DEFINITIONS
install and operate your pump. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or damage to the The following are used to alert maintenance per
pump. sonnel to procedures which require special atten
tion, to those which could damage equipment, and
to those which could be dangerous to personnel:
Because pump installations are seldom identical,
this manual cannot possibly provide detailed in
structions and precautions for every aspect of
each specific application. Therefore, it is the re
sponsibility of the owner/installer of the pump to
ensure that applications not addressed in this Immediate hazards which WILL result in
manual are performed only after establishing that severe personal injury or death. These
neither operator safety nor pump integrity are com instructions describe the procedure re
promised by the installation. Pumps and related quired and the injury which will result
equipment must be installed and operated ac from failure to follow the procedure.
cording to all national, local and industry stan
dards.
If there are any questions regarding the pump or Hazards or unsafe practices which
its application which are not covered in this man COULD result in severe personal injury
ual or in other literature accompanying this unit, or death. These instructions describe
please contact your Gorman‐Rupp distributor, or the procedure required and the injury
The Gorman‐Rupp Company: which could result from failure to follow
the procedure.
NOTE
Instructions to aid in installation, operation, and
maintenance or which clarify a procedure.
For information or technical assistance on the
power source, contact the power source manufac
turer's local dealer or representative.
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SAFETY - SECTION A
This information applies to Super T Se
ries basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has
no control over or particular knowledge
of the power source which will be used.
This pump is designed to handle liquids
Refer to the manual accompanying the
containing large entrained solids or
power source before attempting to be
slurries. Do not attempt to pump vola
gin operation.
tile, corrosive, or flammable materials
This manual will alert personnel to which may damage the pump or endan
known procedures which require spe ger personnel as a result of pump fail
cial attention, to those which could ure.
damage equipment, and to those which
could be dangerous to personnel. How
ever, this manual cannot possibly pro
vide detailed instructions and precau
tions for each specific application or for Death or serious personal injury and
every situation that might occur during damage to the pump or components
maintenance of the unit. Therefore, it is can occur if proper lifting procedures
the responsibility of the owner, installer are not observed. Make certain that
and/or maintenance personnel to en hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
sure that applications and/or mainte good working condition and of suffi
nance procedures not addressed in this cient capacity and that they are posi
manual are performed only after estab tioned so that loads will be balanced
lishing that neither personal safety nor and the pump or components will not be
pump integrity are compromised by damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
such applications or procedures. charge hoses and piping must be re
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual. After the pump has been positioned,
2. Disconnect or lock out the power make certain that the pump and all pip
source to ensure that the pump will ing connections are tight, properly sup
remain inoperative. ported and secure before operation.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,
5. Close the suction and discharge pipe plugs, or fittings from an over
valves. heated pump. Vapor pressure within the
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau pump can cause parts being disen
tiously. gaged to be ejected with great force. Al
7. Drain the pump. low the pump to cool before servicing.
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INSTALLATION - SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. specific application. Since the pressure supplied
to the pump is critical to performance and safety,
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of
section offers only general recommendations and the maximum permissible operating pressure as
practices required to inspect, position, and ar shown on the pump performance curve.
range the pump and piping.
For further assistance, contact your Gorman‐Rupp
Most of the information pertains to a standard
distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
static lift application where the pump is posi
tioned above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
OUTLINE DRAWING
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(229 mm) must be maintained to permit removal of these gauges are desired for pumps that are not
the cover. tapped, drill and tap the suction and discharge
lines not less than 18 inches (457,2 mm) from the
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING suction and discharge ports and install the lines.
Installation closer to the pump may result in erratic
readings.
Pump performance is adversely effected by in
creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric SUCTION LINES
tion losses. See the performance curve and oper
ating range shown on Page E‐1 to be sure your To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim
overall application allows pump to operate within ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as
the safe operation range. possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the
line must always slope upward to the pump from
the source of the liquid being pumped; if the line
slopes down to the pump at any point along the
Materials
suction run, air pockets will be created.
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
discharge lines; however, the materials must be Fittings
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
Suction lines should be the same size as the pump
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein
inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us
should be the eccentric type, and should be in
ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom
stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost
mended.
to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor
mally used in suction lines, but if a valve is used,
Line Configuration install it with the stem horizontal to avoid air pock
ets.
Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as
possible to minimize friction losses. Make mini
mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan Strainers
tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary,
use the long‐radius type to minimize friction loss. If a strainer is furnished with the pump, be certain
to use it; any spherical solids which pass through a
strainer furnished with the pump will also pass
Connections to Pump
through the pump itself.
Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex If a strainer is not furnished with the pump, but is
actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into installed by the pump user, make certain that the
place by tightening the flange bolts and/or cou total area of the openings in the strainer is at least
plings. three or four times the cross section of the suction
line, and that the openings will not permit passage
Lines near the pump must be independently sup
of solids larger than the solids handling capability
ported to avoid strain on the pump which could
of the pump.
cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life,
and increased shaft and seal wear. If hose‐type This pump is designed to handle up to 3‐inch (76,2
lines are used, they should have adequate support mm) diameter spherical solids.
to secure them when filled with liquid and under
pressure. Sealing
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tight seal. Follow the sealant manufacturer's rec If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,
ommendations when selecting and applying the the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency
pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
with the liquid being pumped. suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis
tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
suction pipe.
Suction Lines In Sumps
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Self‐priming pumps are not air compressors. Dur Gorman‐Rupp Automatic Air Release Valves are
ing the priming cycle, air from the suction line must reliable, and require minimum maintenance. See
be vented to atmosphere on the discharge side. If AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE in this section
the discharge line is open, this air will be vented for installation and theory of operation of the Auto
through the discharge. However, if a check valve matic Air Release Valve. Consult your Gorman‐
has been installed in the discharge line, the dis Rupp distributor, or contact the Gorman‐Rupp
charge side of the pump must be opened to atmos Company for selection of an Automatic Air Release
pheric pressure through a bypass line installed be Valve to fit your application.
tween the pump discharge and the check valve. A
self‐priming centrifugal pump will not prime if If the installation involves a flooded suction such as
there is sufficient static liquid head to hold the dis a below‐ground lift station. A pipe union and manu
charge check valve closed. al shut‐off valve may be installed in the bleed line to
allow service of the valve without shutting down the
NOTE station, and to eliminate the possibility of flooding.
The bypass line should be sized so that it does not If a manual shut‐off valve is installed anywhere in
affect pump discharge capacity; however, the by the air release piping, it must be a full‐opening ball
pass line should be at least 1 inch in diameter to type valve to prevent plugging by solids.
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PAGE B - 6 INSTALLATION
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DISCHARGE PIPE
CLEAN‐OUT
COVER
SELF‐PRIMING
CENTRIFUGAL
PUMP
BLEED LINE 1”
(25,4 MM) DIA. MIN.
(CUSTOMER FUR
NISHED) DO NOT EX
SUCTION
TEND BELOW PUMP LINE
OFF LIQUID LEVEL
WET WELL
OR SUMP
ALIGNMENT
Drive Belts
Align spider insert type couplings by using calipers
When using drive belts, the power source and the
to measure the dimensions on the circumference
pump must be parallel. Use a straightedge along
of the outer ends of the coupling hub every 90.
the sides of the pulleys to ensure that the pulleys
The coupling is in alignment when the hub ends
are properly aligned (see Figure 6). In drive sys
are the same distance apart at all points (see Fig tems using two or more belts, make certain that the
ure 4). belts are a matched set; unmatched sets will cause
accelerated belt wear.
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Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra DRIVE BELT TENSIONING
tio; overspeeding the pump may damage both
General Rules of Tensioning
pump and power source.
For new drive belts, check the tension after 5, 20
and 50 hours of operation and re‐tension as re
quired (see the following procedure for measuring
belt tension). Thereafter, check and re‐tension if re
Do not operate the pump without the quired monthly or at 500 hour intervals, whichever
guard in place over the rotating parts. comes first.
exposed rotating parts can catch cloth Ideal drive belt tension is the lowest tension at
ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in which the belt will not slip under peak load condi
jury to personnel. tions. Do not over‐tension drive belts. Over‐ten
sioning will shorten both drive belt and bearing life.
Under‐tensioning will cause belt slippage. Always
keep belts free from dirt, grease, oil and other for
eign material which may cause slippage.
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OPERATION - SECTION C
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 2. The pump has not been used for a consider
able length of time.
Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and de 3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo
cals attached to the pump. rated.
Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump
will prime and reprime as necessary.
Consult the operating manual furnished with the filled, adjust the throttling valve to the required flow
power source before attempting to start the power rate.
source.
OPERATION Leakage
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gaged to be ejected with great force. Af Open the suction line, and read the vacuum gauge
ter the pump completely cools, drain the with the pump primed and at operation speed.
liquid from the pump by removing the Shut off the pump. The vacuum gauge reading will
casing drain plug. Use caution when re immediately drop proportionate to static suction
moving the plug to prevent injury to per lift, and should then stabilize. If the vacuum reading
falls off rapidly after stabilization, an air leak exists.
sonnel from hot liquid.
Before checking for the source of the leak, check
As a safeguard against rupture or explosion due to the point of installation of the vacuum gauge.
heat, this pump is equipped with a pressure relief
valve which will open if vapor pressure within the STOPPING
pump casing reaches a critical point. If overheating
does occur, stop the pump immediately and allow Never halt the flow of liquid suddenly. If the liquid
it to cool before servicing it. Approach any over being pumped is stopped abruptly, damaging
heated pump cautiously. It is recommended that shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and
the pressure relief valve assembly be replaced at piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly.
each overhaul, or any time the pump casing over
heats and activates the valve. Never replace this On engine driven pumps, reduce the throttle
valve with a substitute which has not been speci speed slowly and allow the engine to idle briefly be
fied or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp Company. fore stopping.
Strainer Check
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few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu
taining a large amount of solids, drain the pump, rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac
and flush it thoroughly with clean water. To prevent curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer
large solids from clogging the drain port and pre against the housing. Record this temperature for
venting the pump from completely draining, insert future reference.
a rod or stiff wire in the drain port, and agitate the
liquid during the draining process. Clean out any A sudden increase in bearing temperature is a
remaining solids by flushing with a hose. warning that the bearings are at the point of failing
to operate properly. Make certain that the bearing
lubricant is of the proper viscosity and at the cor
rect level (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK AND REPAIR). Bearing overheating can also be
caused by shaft misalignment and/or excessive vi
bration.
Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem
peratures because of heat generated by friction. When pumps are first started, the bearings may
Temperatures up to 160F (71C) are considered seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con
normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to tinued operation should bring the temperatures
at least 180F (82C). down to normal levels.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
PUMP FAILS TO Not enough liquid in casing. Add liquid to casing. See PRIMING.
PRIME Suction check valve contaminated or Clean or replace check valve.
damaged.
Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.
Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket. Check pump vacuum. Replace
leaking or worn seal or gasket.
Suction check valve or foot valve Clean valve.
clogged or binding.
Suction lift or discharge head too high. Check piping installation and install
bypass line if needed. See INSTAL
LATION.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces
sary.
Plugged or malfunctioning air release Check, clean and/or repair
line or air release valve (if so equipped). air release valve and piping.
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PUMP STOPS OR Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct
FAILS TO DELIVER proper level or sump too small. submergence as needed.
RATED FLOW OR
PRESSURE (cont.) Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts.
or damaged. Check that impeller is properly
centered and rotates freely.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces
sary.
Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris.
Suction lift or discharge head too high. Check piping installation and install
bypass line if needed. See INSTAL
LATION.
Pump speed too slow. Check driver output; check belts or
couplings for slippage.
PUMP REQUIRES Pump speed too high. Check driver output; check that
TOO MUCH sheaves or couplings are correctly
POWER sized.
Discharge head too low. Adjust discharge valve.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.
PUMP CLOGS Discharge flow too slow. Open discharge valve fully to in
FREQUENTLY crease flow rate, and run engine at
maximum governed speed.
Suction check valve or foot valve Clean valve.
clogged or binding.
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Legend:
I = Inspect, Clean, Adjust, Repair or Replace as Necessary
C = Clean
R = Replace
* Service interval based on an intermittent duty cycle equal to approximately 4000 hours annually.
Adjust schedule as required for lower or higher duty cycles or extreme operating conditions.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK
OPERATING PERFORMANCE.
Based on 70F (21C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per
with minimum suction lift. Since pump installations formance or part numbers.
are seldom identical, your performance may be dif
ferent due to such factors as viscosity, specific
gravity, elevation, temperature, and impeller trim.
ILLUSTRATION
PARTS PAGE
28 29
21
30
27
31
32
25 26 22 22
24
33
23
34
22
21
20
19
18 1
5
17
16 6
7
8
9
10
11
9 14 13 12
15
35
13
36
2
11
PARTS LIST
Pump Model T6A60S-B, Including /F, /FM, /WW
(From S/N 1206472 Up)
If your pump serial number is followed by an “N”, your pump is NOT a standard production model. Contact
the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify part numbers.
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PARTS LIST
Repair Rotating Assemblies
Note: Order complete Repair Rotating Assemblies from the Pump Model Assembly Parts List on page E-3.
Repair Rotating Assembly for /WW models include all of the standard parts listed below.
ITEM PART
NO. PART NAME NUMBER QTY
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY For power source disassembly and repair, consult
AND REASSEMBLY the literature supplied with the power source, or
contact your local power source representative.
NOTE
When appropriate recycling facilities are available, Rotating Assembly Removal
the user should recycle components and fluids
when doing any routine maintenance / repairs and (Figure 2)
also at the end of the pump’s useful life. All other
components and fluids shall be disposed of ac The rotating assembly may be serviced without
cording to all applicable codes and regulations. disconnecting the suction or discharge piping;
however, the power source must be removed to
provide clearance.
Back Cover And Wear Plate Removal The impeller (1) should be loosened while the rotat
ing assembly is still secured to the pump casing.
(Figure 1)
Before loosening the impeller, remove the seal cav
The wear plate (7) is easily accessible and may be ity drain plug (16) and drain the seal lubricant. This
serviced by removing the back cover assembly will prevent the oil in the seal cavity from escaping
(12). Before attempting to service the pump, re when the impeller is loosened. Clean and reinstall
move the pump casing drain plug (6) and drain the the seal cavity drain plug.
pump. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
Immobilize the impeller by wedging a block wood
Remove the back cover nuts (17) and pry the back between the vanes and the pump casing, and re
cover and assembled wear plate from the pump move the impeller capscrew and washer (26 and
casing (1). 27).
NOTE Install the shaft key (23). Install a lathe dog on the
An alternate method of removing the back cover drive end of the shaft (24) with the “V” notch posi
from the pump casing is to remove the back cover tioned over the shaft key.
nuts (17) and two diagonally opposing locking col
With the impeller rotation still blocked, see Figure 3
lars (19). Install two 1/2-16 UNC x 2 inch long
and use a long piece of heavy bar stock to pry
screws in the tapped holes in the back cover and
against the arm of the lathe dog in a counterclock
use them to press the back cover out of the pump
wise direction (when facing the drive end of the
casing.
shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key
way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the
Inspect the wear plate, and replace it if badly lathe dog, key and wood block.
scored or worn. To remove the wear plate, disen
gage the hardware (9 and 10). NOTE
Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem
Inspect the back cover O‐rings (8 and 11) and re bly has been removed from the pump casing.
place them if damaged or worn.
gest length of pipe into the vent hole until fully en
Turn gaged. Install the tee, and screw the handles into
Counterclockwise
the tee. Use caution when lifting the rotating assem
bly to avoid injury to personnel or damage to the as
sembly.
Impeller Removal
“V” Notch
Heavy (Figure 2)
Bar Stock Shaft Key
Impeller Shaft With the rotating assembly removed from the
pump casing, unscrew the impeller from the shaft.
Lathe Dog Use caution when unscrewing the impeller; ten
Setscrew sion on the shaft seal spring will be released as the
impeller is removed. Inspect the impeller and re
Figure 3. Loosening Impeller place if cracked or badly worn.
(Figure 1)
Remove the impeller adjusting shims (3); tie and
Remove the hardware (13 and 35) securing the ro tag the shims, or measure and record their thick
tating assembly to the pump casing. Separate the ness for ease of reassembly.
rotating assembly by pulling straight away from the
pump casing. Retain the rotating assembly shims Seal Removal
(36).
(Figure 2)
NOTE Slide the shaft sleeve and rotating portion of the
An optional disassembly tool is available from the seal off the shaft as a unit.
factory. If the tool is used, follow the instructions
packed with it. A similar tool may be assembled us Use a pair of stiff wires with hooked ends to remove
ing 1/2‐inch pipe (schedule 80 steel or malleable the stationary element and seat.
iron) and a standard tee (see Figure 4). All threads
are 1/2‐inch NPT. Do not pre‐assemble the tool. An alternate method of removing the stationary
seal components is to remove the hardware (8 and
9) and separate the seal plate (5) and gasket (6)
from the bearing housing (10). Position the seal
plate on a flat surface with the impeller side down.
Use a wooden dowel or other suitable tool to press
TEE on the back side of the stationary seat until the
APPROX. 6 IN.
(152 MM) LONG seat, O‐rings, and stationary element can be re
moved.
To install the tool, remove the vented plug (11, Fig When the pump is properly operated and main
ure 2) from the bearing housing, and screw the lon tained, the bearing housing should not require dis
assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings precautions printed on solvent contain
only when there is evidence of wear or damage. ers.
Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed
air and coat with light oil.
After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and If bearing replacement is required, remove the out
inspect the bearings in place as follows. board bearing snap ring (21), and use a bearing
puller to remove the bearings from the shaft.
Position the inboard oil seal (7) in the bearing hous If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit
ing bore with the lip positioned as shown in Figure ably sized sleeve, and an arbor (or hydraulic) press
2. Press the oil seal into the housing until the face is to install the bearings on the shaft.
just flush with the counterbored surface toward
the inside of the bearing housing. Inspect for and
remove any sealant shavings that might be re
moved from the O.D. of the oil seal.
When installing the bearings onto the
shaft, never press or hit against the outer
race, balls, or ball cage. Press only on the
inner race.
To prevent damage during removal from Secure the outboard bearing on the shaft with the
the shaft, it is recommended that bearings bearing snap ring (21).
be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
strongly recommended that the bearings Slide the shaft and assembled bearings into the
be replaced any time the shaft and bear bearing housing until the retaining ring on the out
ings are removed. board bearing seats against the bearing housing.
NOTE
Position the inboard bearing (25) on the shaft with
the shielded side toward the impeller end of the
shaft. Position the outboard bearing (22) on the
When installing the shaft and bearings into
shaft with the integral retaining ring on the bearing
the bearing bore, push against the outer
O.D. toward the drive end of the shaft.
race. Never hit the balls or ball cage.
Position the outboard oil seal (7) in the bearing
The bearings may be heated to ease installation. housing bore with the lip positioned as shown in
An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or Figure 2. Press the oil seal into the housing until the
hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear face is just flush with the machined surface on the
ings should never be heated with a direct flame or bearing housing. Inspect for and remove any seal
directly on a hot plate. ant shavings that might be removed from the O.D.
of the oil seal.
NOTE
If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the Press the oil seal (7) into the bearing cap (19) with
oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If the lip positioned as shown in Figure 2. Replace
the oil has been previously used, it must be thor the bearing cap gasket (20) and secure the bear
oughly filtered. ing cap with the hardware (17 and 18). Be careful
not to damage the oil seal lip on the shaft keyway.
Heat the bearings to a uniform temperature no Lubricate the bearing housing as indicated in LU
higher than 250F (120C) and slide the bearings BRICATION.
onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are fully
seated. This should be done quickly, in one con Seal Installation
tinuous motion, to prevent the bearings from cool
(Figures 2 and 5)
ing and sticking on the shaft.
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all The seal is not normally reused because wear pat
precautions printed on solvent contain terns on the finished faces cannot be realigned
ers. during reassembly. This could result in premature
failure. If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emer
Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked gency, carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh
in fresh cleaning solvent. Inspect the stationary cleaning solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
seat bore in the seal plate for dirt, nicks and burrs,
and remove any that exist. The stationary seat bore Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring,
must be completely clean before installing the grooves, and other damage that might cause leak
seal. age. If any components are worn, replace the com
plete seal; never mix old and new seal parts.
ROTATING STATIONARY
ELEMENT
ELEMENT
OIL SEAL
IMPELLER SHIMS
STATIONARY
DRIVE BAND SEAT
Carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh cleaning to the shaft, making future removal difficult
solvent and allow to dry thoroughly. or impossible without damage to the im
peller or shaft.
Install the same thickness of impeller adjusting
shims (3) as previously removed. Apply `Never‐
Seez' or equivalent to the shaft threads and screw
Do not attempt to separate the rotating the impeller onto the shaft until tight. Be sure the
portion of the seal from the shaft sleeve seal spring seats squarely on shoulder on the back
when reusing an old seal. The rubber bel side of the impeller.
lows will adhere to the sleeve during use,
and attempting to separate them could NOTE
damage the bellows. At the slightest sign of binding, immediately back
the impeller off, and check the threads for dirt. Do
Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring, not try to force the impeller onto the shaft.
grooves, and other damage that might cause leak
age. Inspect the integral shaft sleeve for nicks or
cuts on either end. If any components are worn, or A clearance of .025 to .040 inch (0,64 to 1,02 mm)
the sleeve is damaged, replace the complete seal; between the impeller and the seal plate is recom
never mix old and new seal parts. mended for maximum pump efficiency. Measure
this clearance, and add or remove impeller adjust
Install the stationary seal element in the stationary ing shims as required.
seat. Press this stationary subassembly into the
seal plate bore until it seats squarely against the NOTE
bore shoulder. A push tube made from a piece of Proceed with Rotating Assembly Installation be
plastic pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of fore installing the impeller capscrew and washer
the pipe should be slightly larger than the O.D. of (26 and 27). The rotating assembly must be in
the shaft sleeve. stalled in the pump casing in order to torque the im
peller capscrew.
Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of
the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer,
spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element) After the rotating assembly is installed in the pump
onto the shaft until the seal faces contact. casing, coat the threads of the impeller capscrew
(26) with `Never‐Seez' or equivalent compound,
Proceed with Impeller Installation and Adjust and install the impeller washer (27) and capscrew;
ment. torque the capscrew to 90 ft. lbs. (1080 in. lbs. or
12,4 m. kg.).
Impeller Installation and Adjustment
Rotating Assembly Installation
(Figure 2)
(Figure 1)
Inspect the impeller, and replace it if cracked or
badly worn. Inspect the impeller and shaft threads NOTE
for dirt or damage, and clean or dress the threads There is a 1‐1/2 inch diameter socket head pipe
as required. plug (not shown) located in the side of the bearing
housing. This hole is required for manufacturing
purposes only; therefore the pipe plug should nev
er require removal.
The shaft and impeller threads must be Install the bearing housing O‐ring (11) and lubri
completely clean before reinstalling the im cate it with light grease. Ease the rotating assem
peller. Even the slightest amount of dirt on bly into the pump casing using the installation tool.
the threads can cause the impeller to seize Be careful not to damage the O‐ring.
Install the rotating assembly adjusting shims (36) USE TWO REMAINING USE TWO
and secure the rotating assembly to the pump cas ADJUSTING SCREWS AND OPPOSING
LOCKING COLLARS TO BACK COVER NUTS
ing with the hardware (13 and 35). SET FACE CLEARANCE TO PRESS
BACK COVER
INTO PUMP
To set the impeller and wear plate clearance, refer CASING
to the Back Cover Installation And Adjustment.
INDEX COLLARS 3
DETENTS COUNTER‐
CLOCKWISE, THEN
Suction Check Valve Installation TURN CLOCKWISE
UNTIL SCREW
(Figure 1) HOLES ALIGN
NOTE
The check valve assembly must be replaced as a
complete unit. Individual parts are not sold sepa
rately.
Figure 8. Installing and Adjusting Back Cover
collars to the back cover plate with the hardware Final Pump Assembly
(13 and 14). Install the two remaining back cover
nuts snugly against the adjusting screws. (Figure 1)
Allow an installed pump to completely cool before Be sure the pump and power source have been
draining liquid from the pump casing. Remove the properly lubricated, see LUBRICATION.
back cover. Remove the rotating assembly adjust Remove the fill cover assembly (31) and fill the
ing shims, then reinstall the hardware securing the pump casing with clean liquid. Reinstall the fill
rotating assembly to the pump casing. Perform the cover and tighten it. Refer to OPERATION, Section
back cover adjustment procedure described C, before putting the pump back into service.
above to obtain the proper face clearance.
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS