Gorman-Rupp Pumps 83B3-B 1059514 and up - Manual (Page 32)

80 SERIES OM−0877
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 10
Suction Check Valve Installation
If the check valve assembly (45) was disas-
sembled, use the hardware (49 and 50) to secure
the weights (47 and 48) to the new gasket (46).
Position the check valve assembly in the suction
port with the large weight (47) toward the inside of
the pump. Secure the suction flange (52) and
check valve assembly to the pump casing with the
nuts (54).
Check the operation of the check valve to ensure
proper seating and free movement.
Final Pump Assembly
Be sure the pump and power source are securely
mounted to the base. Reconnect the power source
to the pump.
Install the suction and discharge lines and open all
valves. Make certain that all piping connections are
tight, properly supported and secure.
If a lifting eye was used to move the pump casing,
be sure to remove the lifting eye from the pump
casing.
Be sure the pump and power source have been
properly lubricated, see LUBRICATION.
Before starting the pump, fill the pump casing with
clean liquid. Apply Never-Seez" or equivalent
compound to the fill plug (8 or 59). Reinstall and
tighten the fill plug.
Refer to OPERATION, Section C, before putting
the pump back into service.
LUBRICATION
Seal Assembly
The seal assembly is lubricated by the medium be-
ing pumped, and no additional lubrication is re-
quired.
Bearings
The pedestal was fully lubricated when shipped
from the factory. Check the oil level regularly
through the sight gauge (29) 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 (17). Do not over-lubricate. Over-lu-
brication can cause the bearings to over-heat, re-
sulting in premature bearing failure.
NOTE
The white reflector in the sight gauge must be posi-
tioned horizontally to provide proper drainage.
Under normal conditions, change the oil each
5000 hours or once each year, 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.