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INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
MODELS
T2C3SC-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
(continued)
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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.
INTRODUCTION PAGE I - 1
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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.
SAFETY PAGE A - 1
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PAGE A - 2 SAFETY
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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
10.66 10.57
[ 270,7 ] [ 268,4 ]
1.75
TO DIN
FLANGE
TO ASA
FLANGE
* REMOVAL
18.00/[457,2] RECOMMENDED FOR
OF BACK COVER PLATE
[ 44,4 ]
6.41 8.50/[215,9] REQUIRED FOR
[ 162,7 ] REMOVAL OF BACK COVER PLATE
OPTIONAL
2.00 ASA OR
50,0 MM DIN 2527
SUCTION/DISCHARGE
SPOOL FLANGES
21.79
[ 553,4 ]
TO DIN
FLANGE .25/[6,4] X .12/[3,0]
X 2.00/[50,8] LG
USEABLE KEYWAY
17.79
[ 451,8 ] 3.52
[ 89,5 ]
APPROX
21.70
[ 551,1 ] 16.75 *
TO ASA [ 425,4 ]
FLANGE 13.50
[ 342,9 ]
.69 6.00
[ 17,5 ] [ 152,4 ]
1.12
[ 28,6 ]
DIA
INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1
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PAGE B - 2 INSTALLATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
(215,9 mm) must be maintained to permit removal these gauges are desired for pumps that are not
of 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
To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim
ating range shown on Page E‐1 to be sure your
ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as
overall application allows pump to operate within
possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the
the safe operation range.
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.
INSTALLATION PAGE B - 3
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Suction Lines In Sumps of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis
If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
should be positioned away from the wall of the suction pipe.
sump at a distance equal to 1 1/2 times the diame
ter of the suction line. Suction Line Positioning
If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the
The depth of submergence of the suction line is
sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc
tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 1 shows
the sump, and air entering the suction line will re recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc
duce pump efficiency. ity.
PAGE B - 4 INSTALLATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
during operation. A closed manual shut‐ matic Air Release Valve will permit air to escape
off valve may cause a pump which has through the bypass line and then close automati
lost prime to continue to operate with cally when the pump is fully primed and pumping
out reaching prime, causing dangerous at full capacity.
overheating and possible explosive
rupture of the pump casing. Personnel
could be severely injured.
PAGE B - 6 INSTALLATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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 5). In drive sys
are the same distance apart at all points (see Fig tems using two or more belts, make certain that the
ure 3). belts are a matched set; unmatched sets will cause
accelerated belt wear.
PAGE B - 8 INSTALLATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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.
INSTALLATION PAGE B - 9
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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
PAGE C - 2 OPERATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
gaged to be ejected with great force. Af 2. Disconnect or lock out the power
ter the pump completely cools, drain the source to ensure that the pump will
liquid from the pump by removing the remain inoperative.
casing drain plug. Use caution when re 3. Allow the pump to completely cool
moving the plug to prevent injury to per if overheated.
sonnel from hot liquid. 4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
As a safeguard against rupture or explosion due to
plugs.
heat, this pump is equipped with a pressure relief
5. Close the suction and discharge
valve which will open if vapor pressure within the
pump casing reaches a critical point. If overheating
valves.
does occur, stop the pump immediately and allow 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
it to cool before servicing it. Approach any over tiously.
heated pump cautiously. It is recommended that 7. Drain the pump.
the pressure relief valve assembly be replaced at
This pump is equipped with an inspection cover to
each overhaul, or any time the pump casing over
provide easy access to the interior of the pump for
heats and activates the valve. Never replace this
removal of debris and to check the im
valve with a substitute which has not been speci
peller‐to‐wear plate clearance. Remove the inspec
fied or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
tion cover and check for clogging any time pump
performance appears to be below the desired ap
plication levels. Check the wear plate clearance
Strainer Check
monthly and adjust the clearance if necessary as
described in Back Cover Installation and Adjust
ment in Section E, Maintenance and Repair. The
If a suction strainer has been shipped with the
recommended impeller‐to‐wear plate clearance is
pump or installed by the user, check the strainer
.010 to .020 inch (0,25 to 0,50 mm).
regularly, and clean it as necessary. The strainer
should also be checked if pump flow rate begins to
drop. If a vacuum suction gauge has been in Pump Vacuum Check
stalled, monitor and record the readings regularly
to detect strainer blockage.
With the pump inoperative, install a vacuum gauge
Never introduce air or steam pressure into the in the system, using pipe dope on the threads.
pump casing or piping to remove a blockage. This Block the suction line and start the pump. At oper
could result in personal injury or damage to the ating speed the pump should pull a vacuum of 20
equipment. If backflushing is absolutely neces inches (508,0 mm) or more of mercury. If it does
sary, liquid pressure must be limited to 50% of the not, check for air leaks in the seal, gasket, or dis
maximum permissible operating pressure shown charge valve.
on the pump performance curve.
Open the suction line, and read the vacuum gauge
with the pump primed and at operation speed.
Clog Removal and Wear Plate Clearance Shut off the pump. The vacuum gauge reading will
immediately drop proportionate to static suction
lift, and should then stabilize. If the vacuum reading
falls off rapidly after stabilization, an air leak exists.
Before checking for the source of the leak, check
the point of installation of the vacuum gauge.
OPERATION PAGE C - 3
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shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat
piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly. ing parts. If the pump will be idle for more than a
few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con
On engine driven pumps, reduce the throttle taining a large amount of solids, drain the pump,
speed slowly and allow the engine to idle briefly be and flush it thoroughly with clean water. To prevent
fore stopping. large solids from clogging the drain port and pre
venting the pump from completely draining, insert
a rod or stiff wire in the drain port, and agitate the
liquid during the draining process. Clean out any
remaining solids by flushing with a hose.
If the application involves a high discharge
head, gradually close the discharge
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK
throttling valve before stopping the pump.
After stopping the pump, lock out or disconnect Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem
the power source to ensure that the pump will re peratures because of heat generated by friction.
main inoperative. Temperatures up to 160F (71C) are considered
normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to
at least 180F (82C).
In below freezing conditions, drain the pump to When pumps are first started, the bearings may
prevent damage from freezing. Also, clean out any seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con
solids by flushing with a hose. Operate the pump tinued operation should bring the temperatures
for approximately one minute; this will remove any down to normal levels.
PAGE C - 4 OPERATION
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D - 1
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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.
PAGE D - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D - 3
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK
OPERATING PERFORMANCE.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL T2C3SC-B, Including /F, /FM, /WW
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
22
31 21
23
30 32
29 28
23 15
27 14
26
25
24
33
23
34
21 22 8
20 35
19
36
18
17
1
2
16 3
4
5
7
8 6
9
10
11
13 12
14
14
15
PARTS LIST
Pump Model T2C3SC-B, /F, /FM & /WW
(From S/N 1730493 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.
ITEM PART NAME PART QTY ITEM PART NAME PART QTY
NO. NUMBER NO. NUMBER
ILLUSTRATION
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30
12
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SEAL AREA DETAIL
30
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7
28 14
27
4 14
3
15
2
1 15
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8 9
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16
19
23
22
18
21
20
17
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Figure 2. Repair Rotating Assembly
PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
SUPER T SERIES OM-07328
PARTS LIST
Repair Rotating Assembly
Note: Order complete Repair Rotating Assemblies for /WW model from the Pump Model Assembly Parts
List on page E-3. Repair Rotating Assemblies for /WW models include all of the standard parts listed below.
ITEM PART NAME PART QTY ITEM PART NAME PART QTY
NO. NUMBER NO. NUMBER
OPTIONAL MECHANICAL SEAL(S) MUST BE USED WITH MECHANICAL SEAL SHAFT SLEEVE OR SOLID SST SHAFT.
KALREZ AND VITON ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE DUPONT CORP.
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY to ensure that it will remain inoperative. Close all
AND REASSEMBLY valves in the suction and discharge lines.
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. For power source disassembly and repair, consult
the literature supplied with the power source, or
Follow the instructions on all tags, label and decals contact your local power source representative.
attached to the pump.
Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re Inspect the back cover O‐rings (4 and 8) and re
placement parts. Failure to do so may cre place them if damaged or worn.
ate a hazard and damage the pump or di
minish optimal pump performance. Any Suction Check Valve Removal
such hazard, damage or diminished per
(Figure 1)
formance is not covered by the warranty.
If the check valve assembly (26) is to be serviced,
NOTE remove the hardware (28 and 29) and remove the
When appropriate recycling facilities are available, check valve cover (27). Pull the complete check
the user should recycle components and fluids valve assembly from the pump casing (1).
when doing any routine maintenance / repairs and
also at the end of the pump’s useful life. All other NOTE
components and fluids shall be disposed of ac Further disassembly of the check valve is not re
cording to all applicable codes and regulations. quired since it must be replaced as a complete unit.
Individual parts are not sold separately.
shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key iron) and a standard tee (see Figure 4). All threads
way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the are 1/2‐inch NPT. Do not pre‐assemble the tool.
lathe dog, key and wood block.
NOTE TEE
Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem APPROX. 6 IN.
(152 MM) LONG
bly has been removed from the pump casing.
APPROX. 14 IN.
(356 MM) LONG
Turn
Counterclockwise
Figure 4. Rotating Assembly Tool
To install the tool, remove the vented plug (11, Fig
ure 2) from the bearing housing and screw the long
Lathe Dog Arm est length of pipe into the vent hole until fully en
gaged. Install the tee, and screw the handles into
the tee. Use caution when lifting the rotating assem
bly to avoid injury to personnel or damage to the as
“V” Notch sem
Heavy
Bar Stock Shaft Key bly.
Impeller Shaft
Remove the seal plate and bearing housing O‐
Lathe Dog
rings (8 and 35).
Setscrew
Impeller Removal
(Figure 2)
Figure 3. Loosening Impeller
With the rotating assembly removed from the
pump casing, unscrew the impeller from the shaft.
(Figure 1) Use caution when unscrewing the impeller; ten
sion on the shaft seal spring will be released as the
impeller is removed. Inspect the impeller and re
Remove the hardware (14 and 15) securing the ro place if cracked or badly worn.
tating assembly to the pump casing. Separate the
Remove the impeller adjusting shims (2); tie and
rotating assembly by pulling straight away from the
tag the shims, or measure and record their thick
pump casing. Tie and tag the rotating assembly
ness for ease of reassembly.
shims (33) for ease of reassembly.
Seal Removal
NOTE (Figure 2)
An optional disassembly tool is available from the
Remove the seal spring.
factory. If the tool is used, follow the instructions
packed with it. A similar tool may be assembled us Slide the shaft sleeve and rotating portion of the
ing 1/2‐inch pipe (schedule 80 steel or malleable seal off the shaft as a unit. Apply oil to the sleeve
and work it up under the bellows. Slide the rotating After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and
portion of the seal off the sleeve. inspect the bearings in place as follows.
An alternate method of removing the stationary To prevent damage during removal from
seal components is to remove the hardware (8 and the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
24) and separate the seal plate (5) and gasket (6) be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
from the bearing housing (7). Position the seal
strongly recommended that the bearings
plate on a flat surface with the impeller side down.
be replaced any time the shaft and bear
Use a wooden dowel or other suitable tool to press
ings are removed.
on the back side of the stationary seat until the
seat, O‐rings, and stationary element can be re Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo
moved. nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth
soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for
Remove the shaft sleeve O‐ring (27). wear or damage and replace as necessary.
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well ven
(Figure 2) tilated area free from excessive heat,
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
When the pump is properly operated and main precautions printed on solvent contain
tained, the bearing housing should not require dis ers.
assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings
only when there is evidence of wear or damage. Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed
air and coat with light oil.
If bearing replacement is required, remove the out O.D. toward the drive end of the shaft.
board bearing snap ring (21) and use a bearing
puller to remove the bearings from the shaft.
The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
Press the inboard oil seal (16) from the bearing An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or
housing. hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear
ings should never be heated with a direct flame or
directly on a hot plate.
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation
(Figure 2) NOTE
If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the
Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If
nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth the oil has been previously used, it must be thor
soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for oughly filtered.
wear or damage as necessary.
the bearing bore, push against the outer precautions printed on solvent contain
race. Never hit the balls or ball cage. ers.
Press the outboard oil seal (16) into the bearing Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked
cap (23) with the lip positioned as shown in Figure in fresh cleaning solvent. Inspect the stationary
2. Replace the bearing cap gasket (22) and secure seat bore in the seal plate for dirt, nicks and burrs,
the bearing cap with the hardware (8 and 9). Be and remove any that exist. The stationary seat bore
careful not to damage the oil seal lip on the shaft must be completely clean before installing the
keyway. seal.
O‐RINGS
IMPELLER
IMPELLER
SHIMS SHAFT
SLEEVE
O‐RING
IMPELLER
SHAFT
INTEGRAL
ROTATING STATIONARY SHAFT
ELEMENT ELEMENT SLEEVE
BELLOWS
STATIONARY
DRIVE BAND SEAT
This seal is not designed for operation at A new seal assembly should be installed
temperatures above 160F (71C). Do not any time the old seal is removed from the
pump. Wear patterns on the finished faces
use at higher operating temperatures.
cannot be realigned during reassembly.
Lubricate the stationary seat O‐rings with water or Reusing an old seal could result in prema
light oil, and install them in the stationary seat. In ture failure.
stall the stationary seal element in the stationary Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent
seat. Press this stationary subassembly into the damage. Be careful not to contaminate precision
front of the seal plate (5) until it seats squarely finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces can
against the bore shoulder. A push tube made from shorten seal life. If necessary, clean the faces with a
a piece of plastic pipe would aid this installation. non‐oil based solvent and a clean, lint‐free tissue.
The I.D. of the pipe should be slightly larger than Wipe lightly in a concentric pattern to avoid
the O.D. of the shaft sleeve. scratching the faces.
Install the seal plate gasket (6). Position the seal Carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh cleaning
plate over the shaft and secure it to the bearing solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
housing with the hardware (8 and 24). Be careful
not to damage the stationary element on the shaft
threads.
To prevent damaging the shaft sleeve O‐ring (27) Do not attempt to separate the rotating
on the shaft threads, cover the threads with electri portion of the seal from the shaft sleeve
cal or duct tape. Slide the O‐ring over the shaft until when reusing an old seal. The rubber bel
it seats against the shaft shoulder. Remove the
lows will adhere to the sleeve during use,
tape covering the threads. Check to ensure that
and attempting to separate them could
the shaft threads are free of any tape residue and
damage the bellows.
clean as required before proceeding with seal
installation. Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring,
grooves, and other damage that might cause leak
Lubricate the shaft sleeve (4) with a small amount age. Clean and polish the shaft sleeve, or replace it
of light oil and slide the rotating subassembly (con if there are nicks or cuts on either end. If any com
sisting of rotating element, bellows and retainer), ponents are worn, replace the complete seal; nev
onto the sleeve until the rotating element is just er mix old and new seal parts.
flush with the undercut end of the sleeve.
Install the stationary seal element in the stationary
Slide the sleeve and subassembled seal onto the seat. Press this stationary subassembly into the
shaft until the seal faces contact. Continue to push seal plate bore until it seats squarely against the
the sleeve through the seal until the undercut end bore shoulder. A push tube made from a piece of
seats against the shaft shoulder. plastic pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of
the pipe should be slightly larger than the O.D. of
Install the seal spring. Lubricate the seal as indi the shaft sleeve.
cated in LUBRICATION after the impeller is in
Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of
stalled.
the shaft sleeve, spring, bellows and retainer, and
rotating element) onto the shaft until the seal faces
If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emer contact.
gency, carefully separate the rotating and station
ary seal faces from the bellows retainer and sta Proceed with Impeller Installation and Adjust
tionary seat. ment.
NOTE
Inspect the impeller and replace it if cracked or
If the pump has been completely disassembled, it
badly worn. Inspect the impeller and shaft threads
is recommended that the back cover assembly be
for dirt or damage and clean or dress the threads
reinstalled at this point. The back cover assembly
as required.
must be in place to adjust the impeller face clear
ance.
Aviation No. 3 Form‐A‐Gasket' or equivalent com Align the back cover plate over the studs (2) and
pound to the mating surfaces, and secure them to slide it into the pump casing. Use two back cover
the pump casing with the attaching hardware. nuts (19) on diagonally opposing studs to press
the back cover into the pump casing until the wear
plate just touches the impeller when the shaft is
Back Cover Installation and Adjustment
turned by hand. Tighten the back cover nuts
(Figures 1 and 8) evenly to avoid binding.
If the wear plate (3) was removed for replacement, With the wear plate just touching the impeller, turn
carefully center it on the back cover (9) and secure the two free adjusting screws until they engage the
it with the hardware (6 and 7). The wear plate must pump casing. Position the locking collars over the
be concentric to prevent binding when the back adjusting screws so the holes in the collars for the
cover is installed. locking screws align approximately with the holes
in the cover plate.
Clearance between the impeller and wear plate is
adjusted using four adjusting screws and locking Loosen the back cover nuts used to press the back
collars (17 and 20). There are 18 detents on the I.D. cover into the pump casing one full turn.
of each locking collar. Indexing the collars one det
ent on the adjusting screws represents approxi Pull the collars off the adjusting screws, index them
mately .005 inch (0,13 mm) of wear plate clear three detents counterclockwise and reinstall the
ance. The recommended clearance between the collars on the adjusting screws. Use the collars to
wear plate and the impeller is .010 to .020 inch turn the adjusting screws clockwise until the holes
(0,25 to 0,50 mm). in the locking collars realign with the tapped screw
holes in the back cover plate. Secure the locking
Replace the back cover O‐rings (4 and 8) and lubri
collars (10) to the back cover plate with the hard
cate them with a generous amount of No. 2 grease.
ware (11 and 12). Install the two remaining back
Clean any scale or debris from the contacting sur
cover nuts snugly against the adjusting screws.
faces in the pump casing that might interfere or
prevent a good seal with the back cover.
Remove the first two back cover nuts from their
USE TWO REMAINING USE TWO studs. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise until
ADJUSTING SCREWS AND OPPOSING they engage the pump casing. Install the locking
LOCKING COLLARS TO BACK COVER NUTS
SET FACE CLEARANCE TO PRESS collars (10) and hardware (11 and 12). Reinstall the
BACK COVER back cover nuts.
INTO PUMP
CASING
Be sure the wear plate does not scrape against the
INDEX COLLARS 3
DETENTS COUNTER‐ impeller.
CLOCKWISE, THEN
TURN CLOCKWISE
UNTIL SCREW Over time it may be necessary to repeat the adjust
HOLES ALIGN ment process to compensate for normal wear be
tween the impeller and wear plate. When all of the
adjustment has been used on the back cover side
of the pump, an additional 0.125 inch (3,2 mm) of
adjustment may be obtained by removing the ro
tating assembly adjusting shims (33).
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE cover and tighten it. Refer to OPERATION, Section
MAINTENANCE C, before putting the pump back into service.
(Figure 1) LUBRICATION
The inspection cover (17) is equipped with a pres
sure relief valve to provide additional safety for the Seal Assembly
pump and operator (refer to Liquid Temperature
and Overheating in OPERATION). (Figure 2)
It is recommended that the pressure relief valve as Before starting the pump, remove the vented plug
sembly be replaced at each overhaul, or any time (11) and fill the seal cavity with approximately 12
the pump overheats and activates the valve. Never ounces (0,25 liters) of SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil
replace this valve with a substitute which has not to the middle of the sight gauge (10) and maintain it
been specified or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp at the middle of the gauge. Clean and reinstall the
Company. vented plug. Maintain the oil at this level.
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS