Gorman-Rupp Pumps PA4A60C-F3L 1303165 and up - Manual (Page 48)

PA SERIES OM−05765
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 26
lows will adhere to the sleeve during use,
and attempting to separate them could
damage the bellows.
Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring,
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
the sleeve is damaged, replace the complete seal;
never mix old and new seal parts.
Install the stationary seal element in the stationary
seat. Press this stationary subassembly into the
seal plate bore until it seats squarely against the
bore shoulder. A push tube made from a piece of
plastic pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of
the pipe should be slightly larger than the O.D. of
the shaft sleeve.
Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of
the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer,
spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element)
onto the shaft until the seal faces contact.
Proceed with Impeller Installation and Adjust-
ment.
Impeller Installation And Adjustment
(Figure 5)
Inspect the impeller (1) and replace it if cracked or
badly worn.
The shaft and impeller threads must be
completely clean before reinstalling the im-
peller. Even the slightest amount of dirt on
the threads can cause the impeller to seize
to the shaft, making future removal difficult
or impossible without damage to the im-
peller or shaft.
Apply a small amount of ‘Never-Seez’ or equivalent
anti-lock compound on the shaft threads. Screw
the impeller onto the shaft until tight.
NOTE
At the slightest sign of binding, immediately back
the impeller off, and check the threads for dirt. Do
not try to force the impeller onto the shaft.
A clearance of .025 to .040 inch (0,64 to 1,02 mm)
between the impeller and the seal plate is neces-
sary for maximum pump efficiency. Measure this
clearance, and add or remove impeller adjusting
shims as required.
Pump Casing And Wear Plate Installation
(Figure 4)
If the wear plate (7) was removed, position the re-
placement wear plate in the casing and secure it
with the hardware (2 and 3).
Lubricate the O-rings (11 and 13) with light grease,
and install them in the grooves in the bearing hous-
ing and seal plate. Ease the rotating assembly into
the pump casing. Be careful not to damage the O-
rings.
Install the same thickness of adjusting shims (12)
as previously removed, and secure the rotating as-
sembly to the pump casing with the hardware (9
and 10). Do not fully tighten the capscrews until the
impeller face clearance has been set.
A clearance of .010 to .020 inch (0,25 to 0,5 mm)
between the impeller and the wear plate is also rec-
ommended for maximum pump efficiency. This
clearance can be obtained by adding or removing
an equal thickness of shims from each rotating as-
sembly shim sets (12) until the impeller scrapes
against the wear plate when the shaft is turned. Af-
ter the impeller scrapes, add approximately .010
inch (0,25 mm) of shims to each shim set.
After the face clearance has been set, tighten the
hardware securing the rotating assembly to the
pump casing.
Reinstall any leveling shims used under the pump
casing mounting feet and secure the casing (1) to
the base with the previously removed hardware.
Discharge Check Valve Reassembly And
Installation
(Figure 3)
If the discharge check valve (26) was disas-
sembled to replace the flapper or cover O-ring,
position the flapper in the valve body and check to
ensure free movement.
Install the valve cover O-ring and secure the cover
to the body with the previously removed hardware.