Gorman-Rupp Pumps 12B20-B 1340494 and up - Manual (Page 34)

OM-00588 10 SERIES
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 11
mounting feet. Install the shaft key (17) and con­
nect the power source.
Be sure the pump and power source are securely
mounted to the base.
Install the suction and discharge lines and open all
valves. Make certain that all piping connections are
tight, properly supported and secure. Open all the
valves in the suction and discharge lines.
Be sure the pump and power source have been
properly lubricated, see LUBRICATION.
Remove the fill plug assembly (58) and fill the
pump casing with clean liquid. Reinstall the fill plug
and tighten it.
Refer to OPERATION, Section C, before putting
the pump back into service.
LUBRICATION
Seal Assembly
Fill the bottle oiler (59) with SAE No. 30 non‐deterg­
ent oil. Check the oil level regularly and keep the
bottle oiler full.
Bearings
The pedestal was fully lubricated when shipped
from the factory. Check the oil level regularly
through the sight gauge (23) and maintain it at the
middle of the gauge. When lubrication is required,
add SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil through the hole
for the air vent (11). Do not over‐lubricate. Over‐lu­
brication can cause the bearings to over‐heat, re­
sulting in premature bearing failure.
Under normal conditions, drain the pedestal once
each year and refill with clean oil to the middle of
the sight gauge. Change the oil more frequently if
the pump is operated continuously or installed in
an environment with rapid temperature change.
Monitor the condition of the bearing lubri­
cant regularly for evidence of rust or mois­
ture condensation. This is especially im­
portant in areas where variable hot and
cold temperatures are common.
For cold weather operation, consult the factory or a
lubricant supplier for the recommended grade of
oil.
Power Source
Consult the literature supplied with the power
source, or contact your local power source repre­
sentative.