Gorman-Rupp Pumps 62E31-B All serial numbers - Manual (Page 7)

OM−04020 60 SERIES PUMPS
PAGE B − 1 INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION − SECTION B
GENERAL INFORMATION
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this
section is intended only to summarize general rec-
ommendations and practices required to inspect,
position, and arrange the pump and piping. If there
are any questions concerning your specific instal-
lation, contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor or
the Gorman-Rupp Company.
Most of the information pertains to a standard stat-
ic lift application, where the pump is positioned
above the free level of the liquid to be pumped.
If installed in a flooded suction application,
where the liquid is supplied to the pump under
pressure, some of the information such as mount-
ing, line configuration, and priming must be tai-
lored to the specific application. Since the pres-
sure supplied to the pump is critical to perform-
ance and safety, be sure to limit the incoming pres-
sure to 50% of the maximum permissible operating
pressure shown on the pump performance curve.
For further assistance, contact your Gorman-Rupp
distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.
PUMP DIMENSIONS
For the approximate physical dimensions of your
pump, refer to the pump specification data sheet or
contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor or the Gor-
man-Rupp Company.
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION
The pump assembly was inspected and tested be-
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc-
curred during shipment. Check as follows:
a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged
threads, and other obvious damage.
b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard-
ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry-
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur-
faces.
c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings
on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated. Note the direction of rotation indi-
cated on the pump. Check that the pump
shaft rotates in the required direction.
Only operate this pump in the direction in-
dicated on the pump body and/or the ac-
companying decal. Reverse rotation of the
shaft will adversely effect pump perform-
ance, and the pump could be seriously
damaged.
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re-
fer to LUBRICATION in the MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR section of this manual and per-
form duties as instructed.
e. If the pump and power source have been
stored for more than 12 months, some of the
components or lubricants may have ex-
ceeded their maximum shelf life. These must
be inspected or replaced to ensure maxi-
mum pump service.
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your
Gorman-Rupp distributor or the factory to deter-
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.
POSITIONING PUMP
Lifting
Use lifting equipment with a capacity of at least 5
times the weight of the pump, including the