ACDEU OM-06199-03

September 25, 2008

Rev. E 03‐09‐12

INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST

PA SERIES PUMP

MODEL

PA6C60-4045T

THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY  MANSFIELD, OHIO

www.grpumps.com
GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED  ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A.
2008 The Gorman‐Rupp Company
 Register your new
Gorman‐Rupp pump online at
www.grpumps.com
Valid serial number and e‐mail address required.

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER

Please record your pump model and serial number in the

spaces provided below. Your Gorman‐Rupp distributor
needs this information when you require parts or service.

Pump Model:
Serial Number:
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE I - 1

SAFETY ‐ SECTION A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE A - 1

INSTALLATION - SECTION B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1

Pump Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
POSITIONING PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Line Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Connections to Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
SUCTION LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 4
Suction Line Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 4
DISCHARGE LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
Siphoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
AUTO‐START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
Float Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 6

OPERATION - SECTION C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 1

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1

PRIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
Pump Vacuum Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
Liquid Temperature And Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
Strainer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
STOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
Cold Weather Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3

TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 3

PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1

STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1

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(continued)

PARTS LIST:
Pump Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 3
Pump Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 5
Pump End Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 7
Repair Rotating Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 9
Priming Chamber Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 10
Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 11
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 12
Priming Chamber Removal And Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 12
Discharge Check Valve Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 13
Draining Oil From Seal Cavity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 13
Separating Pump And Drive Assembly From Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 13
Impeller Loosening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 13
Pump Casing And Wear Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Impeller Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Seal Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 15
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 15
Securing Intermediate And Drive Assembly To Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 16
Seal Reassembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 17
Impeller Installation And Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 20
Pump Casing And Wear Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 20
Discharge Check Valve Reassembly And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 20
Priming Chamber Assembly And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Seal Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21

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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump. The following are used to alert personnel to proce­
Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely dures which require special attention, to those
install and operate your pump. Failure to do so which could damage equipment, and to those
could result in personal injury or damage to the which could be dangerous to personnel:
pump. This Installation, Operation, and Mainte­
nance manual is designed to help you achieve the
best performance and longest life from your Gor­
man‐Rupp pump.
This pump is a PA Series, priming‐assisted centrif­
ugal model. The unit is designed for handling non‐
volatile, non‐flammable liquids containing speci­ Immediate hazards which WILL result in
fied entrained solids. The basic material of con­ severe personal injury or death. These
struction is ductile iron, with stainless steel shaft instructions describe the procedure re­
and ductile iron wearing parts. quired and the injury which will result
from failure to follow the procedure.
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 Hazards or unsafe practices which
manual are performed only after establishing that COULD result in severe personal injury
neither operator safety nor pump integrity are com­ or death. These instructions describe
promised by the installation. Pumps and related the procedure required and the injury
equipment must be installed and operated ac­ which could result from failure to follow
cording to all national, local and industry stan­
the procedure.
dards.
If there are any questions regarding the pump
which are not covered in this manual or in other lit­
erature accompanying the unit, please contact
your Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the Gorman‐
Rupp Company: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury or product or
The Gorman‐Rupp Company property damage. These instructions de­
P.O. Box 1217 scribe the requirements and the possible
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217 damage which could result from failure to
Phone: (419) 755-1011 follow the procedure.
or:
Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited
70 Burwell Road
NOTE
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7
Instructions to aid in installation, operation, and
Phone: (519) 631-2870
maintenance or which clarify a procedure.

For information or technical assistance on the en­

gine, contact the engine manufacturer's local
dealer or representative.

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SAFETY ‐ SECTION A
This information applies to Prime Aire damage the pump or endanger person­
Series pumps. Refer to the manual ac­ nel as a result of pump failure.
companying the engine or power
source before attempting to begin oper­
ation.

Because pump installations are seldom Use lifting and moving equipment in
identical, this manual cannot possibly good repair and with adequate capacity
provide detailed instructions and pre­ to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
cautions for each specific application. age to equipment. Attach lifting equip­
Therefore, it is the owner/installer's re­ ment to the lifting device fitted to the
sponsibility to ensure that applications pump. If chains or cable are wrapped
not addressed in this manual are per­ around the pump to lift it, make certain
formed only after establishing that nei­ that they are positioned so as not to
ther operator safety nor pump integrity damage the pump, and so that the load
are compromised by the installation. will be balanced. The bail is intended for
use in lifting the pump assembly only.
Suction and discharge hoses and pip­
ing must be removed from the pump be­
fore lifting.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man­
ual. After the pump has been installed, make
2. Shut down the engine, disconnect certain that the pump and all piping or
the positive battery cable and take hose connections are tight, properly
precautions to ensure that the supported and secure before operation.
pump will remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature and make
sure the pump is cool before open­ Do not operate the pump against a
ing any covers, plates, or plugs. closed discharge valve. If operated
5. Close the suction and discharge against a closed discharge valve, pump
valves. components will deteriorate, and the
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau­ liquid could come to a boil, build pres­
tiously. sure, and cause the pump casing to rup­
7. Drain the pump. ture or explode. Momentary closure of a
discharge valve is acceptable only
when required for startup or shutdown
procedures.

This pump is designed to handle most

non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids
containing specified entrained solids.
Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro­ Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,
sive, or flammable liquids which may pipe plugs, or fittings from an over­
SAFETY PAGE A - 1
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heated pump. Vapor pressure within the

pump can cause parts being disen­
gaged to be ejected with great force. Al­
low the pump to cool completely before Do not operate an internal combustion
servicing. engine in an explosive atmosphere.
When operating an internal combustion
engine in an enclosed area, make sure
exhaust fumes are piped to the outside.
These fumes contain carbon monoxide,
This pump may be used to handle mate­ a deadly gas that is colorless, tasteless
rials which could cause illness through and odorless.
direct exposure or emitted fumes. Wear
adequate protective clothing when
working on the pump or piping.

Fuel used by internal combustion en­

gines presents an extreme explosion
and fire hazard. Make certain that all
fuel lines are securely connected and
Do not operate the pump without guards
free of leaks. Never refuel a hot or run­
in place over the rotating parts. Ex­
ning engine. Avoid overfilling the fuel
posed rotating parts can catch clothing,
tank. Always use the correct type of fuel.
fingers or tools, causing severe injury to
personnel.

Never tamper with the governor to gain

more power. The governor establishes
Make sure the pump is level. Lower jack safe operating limits that should not be
stands and chock the wheels, if so exceeded. Refer to the Performance
equipped. Use caution when positioning Curve in Section, Page E‐1 for the maxi­
the skid‐mounted unit to prevent damage mum continuous operating speed for
to the fuel tank. this pump.

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INSTALLATION - SECTION B

Review all SAFETY information in Section A. configuration, and priming must be tailored to the
specific application. Since the pressure supplied
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this to the pump is critical to performance and safety,
section offers only general recommendations and be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of the
practices required to inspect, position, and ar­ maximum permissible operating pressure as
range the pump and piping. shown on the pump performance curve.

Most of the information pertains to a standard For further assistance, contact your Gorman‐Rupp
static lift application where the pump is positioned distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
Pump Dimensions
If installed in a flooded suction application where
the liquid is supplied to the pump under pressure, See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen­
some of the information such as mounting, line sions of this pump.

OUTLINE DRAWING

Figure 1. Pump Model PA6C60-4045T

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged
threads, and other obvious damage.

The pump assembly was inspected and tested be­ b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard­
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation, ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry­
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc­ ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur­
curred during shipment. Check as follows: faces.

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c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings POSITIONING PUMP

on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated. Note that the pump shaft rotates in
the required direction.

Use lifting and moving equipment in

good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
Only operate this pump in the direction in­ age to equipment. Attach lifting equip­
dicated by the arrow on the pump body ment to the lifting device fitted to the
and on the accompanying decal. Other­ pump. If chains or cable are wrapped
wise, the impeller could become loosened around the pump to lift it, make certain
from the shaft and seriously damage the that they are positioned so as not to
pump. damage the pump, and so that the load
will be balanced. The bail is intended for
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re­ use in lifting the pump assembly only.
fer to LUBRICATION in the Maintenance and Suction and discharge hoses and pip­
Repair Manual and perform duties as in­ ing must be removed from the pump be­
structed. fore lifting.
e. If the pump has been stored for more than 12 Lifting
months, some of the components or lubri­
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
cants may have exceeded their maximum
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
shelf life. These must be inspected or re­
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and
placed to ensure maximum pump service.
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if equipment such as suction and discharge hoses
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed
Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the factory to deter­ units.
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.

The pump assembly can be seriously

Battery Installation
damaged if the chains or cables used to lift
and move the unit are improperly wrapped
Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the
around the pump.
engine battery is not included with engine driven
units. Mounting

Refer to the information accompanying the battery Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
and/or electrolyte solution for activation and charg­ practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount­
ing instructions. ing is essential for proper operation. The pump
may have to be supported or shimmed to provide
Before installing the battery, clean the positive and for level operation and eliminate vibration.
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi­
For engine driven units, the pump must be posi­
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
tioned as level as possible to ensure sufficient lubri­
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps
cation and fuel supply to the engine.
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro­
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first, If the pump has been mounted on a moveable
then the negative cable. base, make certain the base is stationary by setting

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the brake and blocking the wheels before attempt­ lines are used, they should have adequate support
ing to operate the pump. to secure them when filled with liquid and under
pressure.

Gauges

The pump is drilled and tapped for installing dis­

If the pump has been mounted on a mov­
charge pressure and vacuum suction gauges. It is
able base, do not attempt to operate the
recommended that gauges be installed to monitor
pump unless the unit is level. Be sure pump performance. Seal the gauge threads with
the leveling stands are positioned on a pipe dope to ensure an airtight seal. Follow the
solid surface, and the wheels are sealant manufacturer's recommendations when
chocked. selecting and applying the pipe dope. The pipe
dope should be compatible with the liquid being
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING pumped.

Pump performance is adversely effected by in­ SUCTION LINES

creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric­
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
Materials slopes down to the pump at any point along the
suction run, air pockets will be created.
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
discharge lines; however, the materials must be Fittings
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein­ Suction lines should be the same size as the pump
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us­ inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they
ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom­ should be the eccentric type, and should be in­
mended. stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost
to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor­
Line Configuration mally used in suction lines, but if a valve is used,
install it with the stem horizontal to avoid air pock­
Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as ets.
possible to minimize friction losses. Make mini­
mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan­ Strainers
tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary,
Be certain to use the strainer furnished with the
use the long‐radius type to minimize friction loss.
pump; any spherical solids which pass through the
strainer will also pass through the pump itself.
Connections to Pump
If a strainer not furnished with the pump is installed
Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex­ by the pump user, make certain that the total area
actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into of the openings in the strainer is at least three or
place by tightening the flange bolts and/or cou­ four times the cross section of the suction line, and
plings. that the openings will not permit passage of solids
larger than the solids handling capability of the
Lines near the pump must be independently sup­ pump.
ported to avoid strain on the pump which could
cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life, This pump is designed to handle up to 3 inch (76,2
and increased shaft and seal wear. If hose‐type mm) diameter spherical solids.

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Sealing air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into

the suction inlet.
Since even a slight leak will affect priming, head,
If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,
and capacity, especially when operating with a
the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency
high suction lift, all connections in the suction line
of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
should be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an air­
suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis­
tight seal. Follow the sealant manufacturer's rec­
tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
ommendations when selecting and applying the
suction pipe.
pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible
with the liquid being pumped.
Suction Line Positioning

Suction Lines In Sumps The depth of submergence of the suction line is

critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 2
shows recommended minimum submergence vs.
If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it
velocity.
should be positioned away from the wall of the
sump at a distance equal to 1 1/2 times the diame­ Although not recommended, the vacuum assisted
ter of the suction line. priming feature allows the pump to be operated
temporarily in a “slurping” application with varying
If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the water levels.
sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc­
tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into NOTE
the sump, and air entering the suction line will re­ The pipe submergence required may be reduced
duce pump efficiency. by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the
end of the suction line. The larger opening size will
If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc­ reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required
tion inlet, install a baffle between the inflow and the submergence using the following formula based
suction inlet at a distance 1‐1/2 times the diameter on the increased opening size (area or diameter).
of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained

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Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity

DISCHARGE LINES

Siphoning
If the application involves a high discharge
Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower head, gradually close the discharge
than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si­ throttling valve before stopping the pump.
phon breaker is used in the line. Otherwise, a si­
phoning action causing damage to the pump ALIGNMENT
could result.
The alignment of the pump, air compressor and
engine is critical for trouble‐free mechanical opera­
Valves
tion. See Section E, Securing Intermediate And
Drive Assembly To Engine in MAINTENANCE
This pump is designed with a check valve in the AND REPAIR, for details.
discharge line.

If a throttling valve is desired in the discharge line, AUTO‐START

use a valve as large as the largest pipe to minimize The standard pump is equipped with an auto‐start
friction losses. Never install a throttling valve in a control system which allows the pump to start and
suction line. stop as the liquid level in the wet well or sump rises
and falls.
With high discharge heads, it is recommended that
a throttling valve be installed in the discharge line Refer to the information which follows for installa­
to protect the pump from excessive shock pres­ tion details for the liquid level sensing system pro­
sure and reverse rotation when it is stopped. vided with your pump.

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Float Switch Installation pipe is available, attach the float switch cable
to the standpipe in the sump at the approxi­
The Float Switch autostart system employs either a mate desired liquid level.
single or double float switch, where a bulb raises or
lowers (floats) with the liquid level, thus activating b. In a single float system, the cable can be teth­
an enclosed miniature switch. The floats are ered to the suction line or standpipe approxi­
equipped with a socket type connector that plugs mately 6 inches (152 mm) above the float.
into a matching receptacle on the auto‐start control This setting allows approximately 9 inches
box. (229 mm) of liquid rise between pump start/
stop. The start/stop interval may be increased
Standard floats are equipped with 50 feet (15,2 m) by extending the float end of the cable. The
of cable. liquid level in the sump will increase approxi­
mately 8 inches (203 mm) between start/stop
When installing the floats, note the following:
intervals for every 6 inches (152 mm) of cable
a. Be sure to provide sufficient room in the wet increase.
well or sump so that floats do not get ob­
structed or drawn into the suction line. If a flex­ c. If a double float switch system is used, posi­
ible suction hose is used, it may be extended tion the “Start” float at the desired high water
to lay along the bottom of the wet well or sump level in the sump, and the “Stop” float at the
and the float can be attached to the hose desired low water level in the pump.
above the point where it bends along the bot­
tom. Direct the suction line toward the flow, d. Refer to Figure 3 for additional float switch
and the float(s) away from the flow. If a stand­ data.

ENGINE 3.0
CONTROL (0.9)
BOX 2.5
(.76)
ON
(Emptying) 2.0
(0.6)
OFF
(Filling) 1.5
(.46)
OPERATING 1.0
RANGE (0.3)
CABLE
TETHER (See Table Below) 0.5
POINT (.15)
OFF
(Emptying) 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
(0.3) (0.6) (0.9) (1.2)
ON
1.25” Pipe (Filling) APPROXIMATE FREE CORD LENGTH IN FT. (M)
(Not Furnished)

Figure 3. Float Switch Data

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OPERATION - SECTION C
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. cated (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR).
Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and
decals attached to the pump. The pump will begin to prime upon startup. The air
in the suction line will be discharged from the educ­
tor discharge line. Complete priming is indicated
by a positive discharge pressure reading.

If full priming is not achieved, the discharge check

Do not operate an internal combustion valve may be malfunctioning. If this occurs, shut
engine in an explosive atmosphere. down the pump and consult Maintenance and
When operating an internal combustion Repair, Section E for further details.
engine in an enclosed area, make sure STARTING
exhaust fumes are piped to the outside.
These fumes contain carbon monoxide, Check the fuel level and oil levels in the engine, air
a deadly gas that is colorless, tasteless compressor, pump bearings and seal housing.
and odorless. Make sure the pump is level. Lower the jack stands
and chock the wheels, if so equipped.
OPERATION

Make sure the pump is level. Lower jack

This pump is designed to handle most stands and chock the wheels, if so
non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids equipped. Use caution when positioning
containing specified entrained solids the skid‐mounted unit to prevent damage
and corrosives. Do not attempt to pump to the fuel tank.
volatile, corrosive, or flammable liquids
which may damage the pump or endan­
ger personnel as a result of pump fail­
ure. This pump is equipped with automatic
liquid level controls, and is subject to
automatic restart. Keep hands and
clothing away from the unit to prevent
injury during automatic operation. Dis­
Pump speed and operating condition connect the positive battery cable be­
points must be within the continuous per­ fore performing any maintenance. Fail­
formance range shown on the perfor­ ure to do so may result in serious per­
mance curve in Section E on page E-1. sonal injury.
Consult the engine operations manual before at­
PRIMING
tempting to start the unit.

Install the pump and piping as described in IN­ Manual Starting

STALLATION. Make sure that the piping connec­
tions are tight, and that the pump is securely On initial start‐up, set the engine speed at in the
mounted. Check that the pump is properly lubri­ half‐throttle position. Turn the keyswitch to `MANU­

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AL'. After the engine starts and the unit is fully Liquid Temperature And Overheating
primed, adjust the engine RPM until the desired
flow rate is achieved. The maximum liquid temperature for this pump is
160 F (71C). Do not apply it at a higher operating
temperature.

Overheating can occur if operated with the valves

in the suction or discharge lines closed. Operating
Pump speed and operating condition against closed valves could bring the liquid to a
points must be within the continuous per­ boil, build pressure, and cause the pump to rup­
ture or explode. If overheating occurs, stop the
formance range shown on the curve on
pump immediately and allow it to completely cool
Page E‐1.
before servicing it. Approach any over‐heated
pump cautiously.

Automatic Starting

With the float system installed, follow the proce­

dures outlined for manual starting and throttle ad­ Allow an over‐heated pump to com­
justment. Switch the keyswitch to `OFF' until the pletely cool before servicing. Do not re­
water level rises above the on point for the float sys­ move plates, covers, gauges, or fittings
tem, then turn the keyswitch to the `AUTO' setting. from an overheated pump. Liquid within
The unit will run until the float signals the control the pump can reach boiling tempera­
that the water in the wet well is at the float off point, tures, and vapor pressure within the
at which time the unit will shut down automatically. pump can cause parts being disen­
When the float signals the control that the water in gaged to be ejected with great force. Af­
the wet well is at the float on point, the unit will re‐
ter the pump cools, drain the liquid from
start automatically, repeating the cycle.
the pump by removing the casing drain
plug. Use caution when removing the
plug to prevent injury to personnel from
OPERATION
hot liquid.
Leakage
As a safeguard against rupture or explosion due to
heat, this pump is equipped with a pressure relief
Once the pump is fully primed, no leakage should valve which will open if vapor pressure within the
be visible at pump mating surfaces, or at pump pump casing reaches a critical point. If over‐heat­
connections or fittings. Keep all line connections ing does occur, stop the pump immediately and al­
and fittings tight to maintain maximum pump effi­ low it to cool before servicing it. Approach any
ciency. over‐heated pump cautiously. It is recom­
mended that the pressure relief valve assembly be
replaced at each overhaul, or any time the pump
Pump Vacuum Check
casing over‐heats and activates the valve. Never
replace this valve with a substitute which has not
Read the vacuum gauge with the pump primed been specified or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp
and at operation speed. Shut off the pump. The Company.
vacuum gauge reading will immediately drop pro­
portionate to static suction lift, and should then sta­ Strainer Check
bilize. If the vacuum reading falls off rapidly after
stabilization, an air leak exists. Before checking for Check the strainer regularly, and clean it as neces­
the source of the leak, check the point of installa­ sary. The strainer should also be checked if pump
tion of the vacuum gauge. flow rate begins to drop. Monitor and record the

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vacuum suction gauge readings regularly to detect normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to
strainer blockage. at least 180F (82C).

Never introduce air or steam pressure into the Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu­
pump casing or piping to remove a blockage. This rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac­
could result in personal injury or damage to the curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer
equipment. If backflushing is absolutely neces­ against the housing. Record this temperature for
sary, liquid pressure must be limited to 50% of the future reference.
maximum permissible operating pressure shown
on the pump performance curve. A sudden increase in bearing temperatures is a
warning that the bearings are at the point of failing
to operate properly. Make certain that the bearing
STOPPING lubricant is of the proper viscosity and at the cor­
rect level (see LUBRICATION in the Maintenance
Never halt the flow of liquid suddenly. If the liquid and Repair Manual). Bearing overheating can also
being pumped is stopped abruptly, damaging be caused by shaft misalignment and/or excessive
shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and vibration.
piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly.
When pumps are first started, the bearings may
Reduce the throttle speed slowly and allow the en­ seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con­
gine to idle briefly before stopping. tinued operation should bring the temperatures
down to normal levels.

Cold Weather Preservation

In below freezing conditions, drain the pump to

If the application involves a high discharge
prevent damage from freezing. Also, clean out any
head, gradually close the discharge solids by flushing with a hose. Operate the pump
throttling valve before stopping the pump. for approximately one minute; this will remove any
After stopping the pump, switch off the engine igni­ remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat­
tion and remove the key to ensure that the pump ing parts. If the pump will be idle for more than a
will remain inoperative. few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con­
taining a large amount of solids, drain the pump,
and flush it thoroughly with clean water. To prevent
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK large solids from clogging the drain port and pre­
venting the pump from completely draining, insert
Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem­ a rod or stiff wire in the drain port, and agitate the
peratures because of heat generated by friction. liquid during the draining process. Clean out any
Temperatures up to 160F (71C) are considered remaining solids by flushing with a hose.

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TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

Before attempting to open or service the

pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this manual.
2. Shut down the engine, disconnect
the positive battery cable and take
precautions to ensure that the pump
will remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool if
overheated.
4. Check the temperature and make
sure pump is cool before opening
any covers, plates, or plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cautiously.
7. Drain the pump.

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY

PUMP FAILS TO Discharge check valve contami­ Clean or replace check valve.
PRIME nated, damaged, or unable to seat.
Air compressor head 180 out. Consult factory.
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 lift or discharge head too high. Check piping installation and install
bypass line if needed. See INSTAL­
LATION.
Air compressor damaged or belts bro­ Check and repair/replace.
ken.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces­
sary.
PUMP STOPS OR Eductor clogged. Check and clean eductor.
FAILS TO DELIVER
Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
RATED FLOW OR
PRESSURE 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.

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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY

PUMP STOPS OR Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces­

FAILS TO DELIVER sary.
RATED FLOW OR
Discharge check valve clogged. Check and clean check valve.
PRESSURE (cont.)
Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct
proper level or sump too small. submergence as needed.
Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts.
or damaged. Check that impeller is properly
centered and rotates freely.

Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris.

Discharge head too high. Install bypass line.
Suction lift too high. Measure lift w/vacuum gauge. Re­
duce lift and/or friction losses in
suction line.

Pump speed too slow. Check engine output; consult en­

gine operation manual.

Belt or flexible coupling broken. Check and replace as necessary.

PUMP REQUIRES Pump speed too high. Check engine output.

TOO MUCH
Extreme ambient temperature. Reduce pump output.
POWER
Discharge head too low. Adjust discharge valve.
Fuel filter clogged. Check & replace often in extreme
operating conditions.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.
Fuel contaminated. Check and replace as required.
Pump or jack shaft bearing(s) frozen. Disassemble, check and replace
bearing(s) as required..

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.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.

EXCESSIVE NOISE Cavitation in pump. Reduce suction lift and/or friction

losses in suction line. Record vac­
uum and pressure gauge readings
and consult local representative or
factory.
Pumping entrained air. Locate and eliminate source of air
bubble.
Pump or drive not securely mounted. Secure mounting hardware.
Impeller clogged or damaged. Clean out debris; replace damaged
parts.

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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY

BEARINGS RUN Bearing temperature is high, but Check bearing temperature regu­
TOO HOT within limits. larly to monitor any increase.
Low or incorrect lubricant. Check for proper type and level of
lubricant.
Suction and discharge lines not prop­ Check piping installation for proper
erly supported. support.
Drive misaligned. Align drive properly.
Excessive tension on drive belt. Check belt tension. Adjust as
required.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE equipped) between regularly scheduled inspec­

tions can indicate problems that can be corrected
Since pump applications are seldom identical, and before system damage or catastrophic failure oc­
pump wear is directly affected by such things as curs. The appearance of wearing parts should also
the abrasive qualities, pressure and temperature be documented at each inspection for comparison
of the liquid being pumped, this section is intended as well. Also, if records indicate that a certain part
only to provide general recommendations and (such as the seal) fails at approximately the same
practices for preventive maintenance. Regardless duty cycle, the part can be checked and replaced
of the application however, following a routine pre­ before failure occurs, reducing unscheduled down
ventive maintenance schedule will help assure time.
trouble‐free performance and long life from your
Gorman‐Rupp pump. For specific questions con­
For new applications, a first inspection of wearing
cerning your application, contact your Gorman‐
parts at 250 hours will give insight into the wear rate
Rupp distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
for your particular application. Subsequent inspec­
Record keeping is an essential component of a tions should be performed at the intervals shown
good preventive maintenance program. Changes on the chart below. Critical applications should be
in suction and discharge gauge readings (if so inspected more frequently.

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Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Service Interval*
Item Daily Weekly Monthly Semi‐ Annually
Annually
General Condition (Temperature, Unusual
Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks,
Loose Hardware, Etc.) I
Pump Performance (Gauges, Speed, Flow) I
Bearing Lubrication I R
Seal Lubrication (And Packing Adjustment,
If So Equipped) I R
V‐Belts (If So Equipped) I
Air Release Valve Plunger Rod (If So Equipped) I C
Front Impeller Clearance (Wear Plate) I
Rear Impeller Clearance (Seal Plate) I
Check Valve I
Pressure Relief Valve (If So Equipped) C
Pump and Driver Alignment I
Shaft Deflection I
Bearings I
Bearing Housing I
Piping I
Driver Lubrication - See Mfgr's Literature

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.

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PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK
OPERATING PERFORMANCE.

STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL PA6C60-4045T

Based on 70F (21C) clear water at sea level

with minimum suction lift. Since pump installations
are seldom identical, your performance may be dif­
ferent due to such factors as viscosity, specific
gravity, elevation, temperature, and impeller trim. Pump speed and operating condition
points must be within the continuous per­
formance range shown on the curve.

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PARTS PAGE

SECTION DRAWING

Figure 1. Pump Model PA6C60-4045T

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Pump Model PA6C60-4045T

PARTS LIST
(From S/N 1416818 Up)

ITEM PART MAT'L

NO. PART NAME NUMBER CODE QTY

1 PUMP END PA6C60-(SAE 4/10)--- 1

2 POWER UNIT KIT 46143-081 --- 1
3 BATTERY SEE OPTIONS --- 1
4 PUMP MOUNTING KIT 48157-023 --- 1
NOT SHOWN:
G‐R DECAL GR-06 --- 1
PRIME AIRE DECAL 38812-078 --- 2
PAPER INSTRUCTION TAG 38817-085 --- 1
CAUTION DECAL 2613FJ --- 1
OPTIONAL:
DRY BATTERY 29331-517 --- 1
WET BATTERY 29331-527 --- 1
WHEEL KIT GRP30-262 --- 1
EPS W/TRANSDUCER CONTROL PANEL 48122-523 --- 1
DUAL FLOAT SWITCH KIT 48312-981 --- 1
NPT THREADED SUCTION FLANGE KIT 48274-209 --- 1
NPT THREADED DISCHARGE FLANGE KIT 48274-205 --- 1

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SECTION DRAWING

VENTURI SYSTEMS

Figure 2. 46143-081 Power Unit Kit

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PARTS LIST
46143-081 Power Unit Kit
ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY
NO. NUMBER CODE NO. NUMBER CODE

1 J.D. 4045T ENGINE 29224-304 --- 1 23 BALL/CHECK VALVE 26641-092 --- 1

2 BASE/FUEL TANK 41553-006 24150 1 24 HOSE BARB FITTING 26523-446 --- 1
3 LIFTING BAIL KIT 48274-804 --- 1 25 RED PIPE BUSHING AP0806 15079 1
4 MUFFLER GRD ASSY 42331-061 --- 1 26 PIPE UNION AH08 11999 1
5 MALE ELBOW 26351-131 --- 1 27 TEE U08 11999 1
6 CONNECTOR S1447 --- 2 28 MALE ADAPTOR 26351-065 --- 2
7 HOSE ASSEMBLY 46341-789 --- 1 29 HOSE ASSEMBLY 46341-426 --- 1
8 BATTERY BOX KIT 42432-005 --- 1 30 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 26662-028 --- 1
9 OIL DRAIN ASSY 46342-013 --- 1
31 1/2 IN. CONNECTOR S1598 --- 1
10 POS BATT CABLE 47311-106 --- 1
32 HOSE BARB FITTING 26523-047 --- 1
11 GAUGE 29332-135 --- 1
33 50 IN. LG HOSE 18513-113 --- 1
12 FUEL PICKUP 29332-145 --- 2
34 NEG. BATTERY CABLE 47311-142 --- 1
13 HOSE BARB FITTING 26523-386 --- 2
35 CONTROL PANEL 29284-028 --- 1
14 HOSE 11308G --- 1
15 HOSE CLAMP 26518-641 --- 1 NOT SHOWN:
16 HEX HD CAPSCREW B1007 --- 4 ENGINE STARTUP TAG 38816-269 --- 1
17 HEX NUT D10 15991 4 WARNING DECAL 38816-203 --- 4
18 LOCK WASHER J10 15991 4 INSTRUCTION DECAL 38818-144 --- 1
19 FLAT WASHER K10 15991 4 WARNING DECAL 38816-132 --- 2
20 PIPE ELBOW R08 11999 1 FLOAT SWITCH KIT 48312-980 --- 1
21 VENTURI 26817-002 --- 1 OPTIONAL:
22 1/2 IN. PIPE COUPLING AE08 15079 1 HEATED FUEL FILTER KIT 48122-914 --- 1

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 3. PA6C60-(SAE 4/10) Pump Assembly

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PA6C60-(SAE 4/10) Pump Assembly

PARTS LIST

ITEM PART MAT'L

NO. PART NAME NUMBER CODE QTY

1 66F60-(SAE 4/10) PUMP END ASSEMBLY SEE FIGURE 4 --- 1

2 6” CHECK VALVE KIT 48274-015 --- 1
-CHECK VALVE 26642-126 --- 1
-FLAPPER 26688-001 --- 1
-COVER O‐RING 25152-377 --- 1
-FLANGE GASKET 25113-036 --- 1
3 PRIMING CHAMBER KIT 48275-005 --- 1
NOT SHOWN:
STRAINER 7823A 24000 1
SUCTION STICKER 6588AG --- 1
DISCHARGE STICKER 6588BJ --- 1
WARNING DECAL 2613FE --- 1
G‐R DECAL GR-06 --- 1
LUBE DECAL 11421A --- 1
OIL LEVEL DECAL 38816-123 --- 1
OPTIONAL:
HEATED PRIMING CHAMBER KIT 48275-007 --- 1

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 4. 66F60-(SAE 4/10) Pump Subassembly

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PARTS LIST
66F60-(SAE 4/10) Pump Subassembly
ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY
NO. NUMBER CODE NO. NUMBER CODE

1 PUMP CASING 38218-303 11010 1 18 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0806 15991 4

2 REPAIR ROTATING ASSY 44163-430 --- 1 19 LOCK WASHER J08 15991 4
3 BLIND FLANGE ASSY 42111-349 --- 1 20 DRIVE ASSY 44162-159 --- 1
4 HEX HD CAPSCREW B1213 15991 8 21 PIPE PLUG P12 15079 1
5 LOCK WASHER J12 15991 8 22 STREET ELBOW 25412-004 --- 1
6 HEX NUT D12 15991 8 23 STUD C1213 15991 4
7 GASKET 25113-036 --- 1 24 WEAR PLATE 38691-864 11010 1
8 SEAL CVTY SIGHT GAUGE S1471 --- 1 25 WEAR PLATE O‐RING 25152-453 --- 1
9 NOT USED 26 LOCK WASHER J06 17090 4
10 PIPE PLUG P08 15079 6 27 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0604-1/2 17000 4
28 LOCK COLLAR 38115-551 15001 4
11 NOT USED
29 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0804-1/2 15991 4
12 NOT USED
30 ADJUSTING SCREW 31871-070 1500G 4
13 NOT USED
31 BACK COVER NUT 31871-073 15000 4
14 VENTED PLUG 4823A 15079 1
32 BACK COVER PLATE 38243-468 11010 1
15 SEAL PLATE O‐RING 25152-381 --- 1 NOT SHOWN:
16 BEARING HSG O‐RING S1676 --- 1 OIL LEVEL DECAL 38816-123 --- 1
16A BACK COVER O‐RING S1676 --- 1 NAME PLATE 38818-127 13000 1
17 ROT ASSY SHIM 13131-3 17040 8 DRIVE SCREW BM#04-03 17000 2

INDICATES PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR STOCK

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 5. 44163-430 Repair Rotating Assembly

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PARTS LIST
44163-430 Repair Rotating Assembly
ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L QTY
NO. NUMBER CODE NO. NUMBER CODE

1 IMPELLER 38615-092 11010 1 18 BRG HOUSING GSKT 38683-474 18000 1

2 SEAL ASSY 46512-149 --- 1 19 BRG SNAP RING S720 --- 1
3 SEAL PLATE 38272-256 10000 1 20 THRUST WASHER 31134-115 15000 1
4 OIL SEAL 25227-771 --- 1 21 OUTER BALL BEARING 23422-414 --- 1
5 SIGHT GAUGE S1471 --- 1 22 SHAFT KEY N0812 15990 REF
6 BEARING HOUSING 38251-513 10000 1 23 IMPELLER SHAFT 38515-592 1706H 1
7 PIPE PLUG P08 15079 1 24 SHAFT SLEEVE 31163-019 1706H 1
7A BRG CVTY DRAIN PLUG P08 15079 1 25 INNER BALL BEARING 23422-019 --- 1
7B SEAL CVTY DRAIN PLUG P08 15079 1 26 SOC HD CAPSCREW DM1004S 17090 1
8 VENTED PLUG 4823A 15079 1 27 IMPELLER WASHER 31514-015 17000 1
9 REDUCER PIPE BUSHING AP0802 15079 1 28 SHAFT SLEEVE O‐RING 25154-131 --- REF
10 AIR VENT S1530 --- 1 29 IMPELLER ADJ SHIM SET 48261-057 --- REF
11 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0805-1/2 15991 4 30 SEAL PLATE O‐RING 25152-381 --- 1
12 LOCKWASHER J08 15991 4 31 BRG HSG O‐RING S1676 --- 1
13 HEX HD CAPSCREW 21632-938 15991 6 32 ROT ASSY ADJ SHIM 13131-3 17040 12
14 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 6 33 SHIPPING PLUG 11495B 15079 2
15 OIL SEAL S1907 --- 1
16 DRIVE FLANGE 38545-004 10000 1 NOT SHOWN:
17 INTERM GUARD ASSY 42381-509 24152 2 INSTRUCTION TAG 6588U --- 1

INDICATES PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR STOCK

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 6. 48275-005 Priming Chamber Kit

ITEM PART MAT'L

NO. PART NAME NUMBER CODE QTY

1 PRIMING CHAMBER ASSY 46112-709 --- 1

2 PIPE BUSHING AP1608 11999 1
3 STREET ELBOW RS08 11999 1
4 BALL VALVE 26631-052 --- 1
5 STUD C0809 15991 4
6 HEX NUT D08 15991 4
7 LOCK WASHER J08 15991 4
8 GASKET 38687-053 19060 1
9 BAFFLE 31113-011 17000 1

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 7. 46112-709 Priming Chamber Assembly

PARTS LIST

ITEM PART MAT'L

NO. PART NAME NUMBER CODE QTY

1 PRIMING VALVE 26664-007 --- 1

-ORIFICE BUTTON 26688-021 --- 1
2 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0806 15991 8
3 LOCKWASHER J08 15991 8
4 PRIMING VALVE GASKET 38683-657 19060 1
5 PRIMING CHAMBER 38343-020 10000 1
6 STRAINER ASSY 46641-222 17000 1

INDICATES PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR STOCK

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SECTION DRAWING

Figure 8. 44162-159 Drive Assembly

ITEM PART MAT'L

NO. PART NAME NUMBER CODE QTY

1 COUPLING KIT 44165-016 --- 1

2 BUSHING 24131-498 --- 1
3 -KEY 24113-603 --- REF
4 DRIVE FLANGE 38545-004 10000 REF
5 IMPELLER SHAFT 38515-592 1706H REF
6 LOCKWASHER 21171-536 --- 8
7  SOC HD CAPSCREW BD0606 1/2 15991 8
7  SOC HD CAPSCREW 22644-220 --- 8
8  HEX HD CAPSCREW B0605 15991 12
8  HEX HD CAPSCREW 22645-164 --- 12
9  LOCKWASHER J06 15991 12
9  LOCKWASHER 21171-511 --- 12

 USE FOR SAE APPLICATIONS

 USE FOR METRIC APPLICATIONS

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PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY manual are performed only after estab­
AND REASSEMBLY lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. such practices.

Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de­

cals attached to the pump.

This pump requires little service due to its rugged, Before attempting to open or service the
minimum‐maintenance design. However, if it be­ pump:
comes necessary to inspect or replace the wearing
1. Familiarize yourself with this man­
parts, follow these instructions which are keyed to
ual.
the Sectional Views (see Figures 1 through and 8)
2. Shut down the engine, disconnect
and the corresponding Parts Lists. Maintenance
and repair instructions for the engine is covered
the positive battery cable and take
separately in the specific literature supplied by the precautions to ensure that the
manufacturer. pump will remain inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
Many pump service functions may be performed if overheated.
without separating the pump end assembly from 4. Check the temperature and make
the engine. However, the priming chamber assem­ sure it is cool before opening any
bly (3, Figure 3) and discharge check valve assem­ covers, plates, gauges, or plugs.
bly (2, Figure 3) must be removed to service most
5. Close the suction and discharge
pump components. The following instructions as­
sume complete disassembly of the pump is re­
valves.
quired. 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau­
tiously.
Before attempting to service the pump, shut down 7. Drain the pump.
the engine and take precautions to ensure that it
will remain inoperative. Close all valves in the suc­
tion and discharge lines and drain the pump cas­
ing by removing the casing drain plug (13, Figure
4). Clean and reinstall the drain plug. This pump may be used to handle mate­
rials which could cause illness through
direct exposure or emitted fumes. Wear
adequate protective clothing when
working on the pump or piping.
This manual will alert personnel to
known procedures which require spe­
cial attention, to those which could
damage equipment, and to those which Use only replacement parts provided or
could be dangerous to personnel. How­ approved by Gorman‐Rupp. Use of non‐
ever, this manual cannot possibly antici­ authorized parts may result in damage to
pate and provide detailed instructions the equipment and/or injury to personnel
and precautions for every situation that and will invalidate the warranty.
might occur during maintenance of the
unit. Therefore, it is the responsibility of Priming Chamber Removal And Disassembly
the owner/maintenance personnel to
(Figure 6)
ensure that only safe, established main­
tenance procedures are used, and that Disconnect both the suction piping and the air dis­
any procedures not addressed in this charge tubing from the priming chamber assembly

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(1). Support the priming chamber assembly using Back Cover Plate and Wear Plate Removal
a sling and a suitable lifting device. Remove the
(Figure 4)
hardware (6 and 7) and separate the priming
chamber assembly, baffle (9) and gasket (8) from The wear plate (24) is easily accessible and may be
the pump assembly. serviced by removing the back cover plate (32).
(Figure 7) Before attempting to service the pump, remove the
pump casing drain plug (10B) and drain the pump.
Remove the hardware (2 and 3) securing the prim­ Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
ing valve (1) to the priming chamber (5). Carefully
Remove the back cover nuts (31) and pry the back
lift the valve components from the priming cham­
cover and assembled wear plate from the pump
ber. Remove the gasket (4) and clean the mating
casing (1).
surfaces.
NOTE
If the priming valve float is stuck or the strainer (6) is An alternate method of removing the back cover
clogged, it can usually be cleaned without further from the pump casing is to remove the back cover
disassembly. nuts (31) and two diagonally opposing locking col­
lars (28). Use the adjusting screws (30) to press the
The only serviceable part of the priming valve is the back cover out of the pump casing.
orifice button (not shown). If liquid continues to by­
pass through the priming chamber after adjusting
the orifice button (see Priming Chamber Reas­ Remove and discard the O‐rings (16 and 25).
sembly and Installation for adjustment), the but­
ton may require replacement. To replace the orifice Inspect the wear plate and, if replacement is re­
button, remove one of the “e‐clips” from the pivot quired, remove the hardware (26 and 27) securing
pin closest to the orifice button and remove the piv­ it to the back cover plate.
ot pin. This will allow the linkage to be raised high
enough to access the orifice button. Separating Pump And Drive Assembly From
Engine
Remove the hex nut and lockwasher securing the (Figure 8)
orifice button to the linkage bar and unscrew the
orifice button from the linkage bar. Further disassembly of the pump requires separat­
ing the pump end and drive assembly from the en­
gine. Disconnect the discharge piping from the
Discharge Check Valve Removal and
pump casing.
Disassembly
Remove the hardware (8 and 9) securing the drive
(Figure 3)
flange (4) to the engine bellhousing. Separate the
assemblies by pulling the pump end straight away
Remove the hardware (not shown) securing the
from the engine.
discharge check valve bracket to the base.
As the assemblies separate, the flexible portion of
Support the discharge check valve (2) using a sling the coupling assembly (1) will remain on the shaft.
and a suitable lifting device. Remove the hardware To remove the coupling from the shaft, unscrew the
(not shown) and separate the discharge check two allen head setscrews from the bushing (2).
valve assembly and gasket from the pump assem­ Screw one of the setscrews into the puller hole on
bly (1). the circumference of the bushing. As the coupling
and bushing separate, remove the bushing, and
The flapper and cover O‐ring are the only service­ slide the coupling off the shaft. Remove the shaft
able parts of the check valve. If the flapper requires key (3).
replacement, remove the hardware securing the
cover and O‐ring. Separate the valve cover and re­ It is not necessary to remove the outer ring of the
move the flapper. coupling from the engine flywheel unless the cou­

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pling must be replaced. To remove the ring, disen­

gage the hardware (6 and 7) securing it to the fly­ Turn
Counterclockwise
wheel.

Move the pump end to a clean, well equipped shop

area for further disassembly.
Lathe Dog Arm

Draining Oil From Seal Cavity

“V” Notch
(Figure 4) Heavy
Bar Stock Shaft Key
Impeller Shaft
If any further disassembly is to be performed on the
pump, the seal oil cavity must be drained to pre­ Lathe Dog
vent the oil in the seal cavity from escaping as the Setscrew
pump casing is removed.
Figure 9. Loosening Impeller
Position a clean container (3 gallons [11,4 liters]
minimum capacity) under the seal cavity drain NOTE
plugs (10A, Figure 4 and 7B, Figure 5). Remove the Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem­
plug and drain the oil from the seal cavity into the bly has been removed from the pump casing.
container. For shorter drain time, remove the
vented plugs (14, Figure 4 and 8, Figure 5). Clean
and reinstall the drain and vent plugs. Inspect the
oil for water, dirt or a cloudy condition which could Pump Casing Removal
indicate seal failure.
(Figure 4)

Loosening Impeller

(Figure 5)
Use lifting and moving equipment in
With the pump end separated from the engine, good repair and with adequate capacity
wedge a block of wood between the vanes of the to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
impeller and the pump casing to prevent rotation. age to equipment. If slings or chains are
Remove the impeller capscrew and washer (26 used to move the pump or components,
and 27). make sure that the load is balanced;
otherwise serious personal injury or
death could result. Suction and dis­
Install the shaft key (22) in the shaft keyway. Install
a lathe dog on the drive end of the shaft (23) with
charge hoses and piping must be re­
the “V” notch positioned over the shaft key. moved from the pump before lifting.
Support the pump casing using a suitable hoist
With the impeller rotation still blocked, see Figure 9 and sling, and remove the hardware (18 and 19).
and use a long piece of heavy bar stock to pry Install four 1/2-13 UNC x 2‐inch long jacking
against the arm of the lathe dog in a counterclock­ screws in the tapped holes in the bearing housing
wise direction (when facing the drive end of the (6, Figure 5). Tighten the jacking screws in an alter­
shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key­ nating pattern until the pump casing is pushed off
way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the of the bearing housing. Remove the jacking
lathe dog, key and wood block. screws and shims (17).

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Impeller Removal Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly

(Figure 5)
(Figure 5)
When the pump is properly operated and main­
With the rotating assembly removed from the tained, the bearing housing should not require dis­
pump casing, unscrew the impeller (1) in a coun­ assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings
terclockwise direction (when facing the impeller). only when there is evidence of wear or damage.
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
place if cracked or badly worn.
Shaft and bearing disassembly in the field
Remove the impeller adjusting shims (29); tie and is not recommended. These operations
tag the shims, or measure and record their thick­ should be performed only in a properly‐
ness for ease of reassembly. equipped shop by qualified personnel.
Remove the bearing housing drain plug (7A) and
drain the lubricant. Clean and reinstall the drain
Seal Removal plug.

(Figures 5 and 10) Disengage the hardware (13 and 14) and remove
the drive flange (16), gasket (18) and oil seal (15).
Remove the spring centering washer and seal Use a suitably sized dowel to press the oil seal from
spring. Slide the shaft sleeve (24) and rotating por­ the drive flange.
tion of the seal (consisting of the bellows, retainer, Place a block of wood against the impeller end of
and rotating element) off the shaft as a unit. the shaft (23) and tap the shaft and assembled
bearings from the intermediate. Press the inboard
Apply oil to the sleeve and work it up under the rub­ oil seal (4) out of the bearing housing.
ber bellows. Slide the rotating portion of the seal off
Remove the bearing housing O‐ring (31).
the sleeve.
After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and
Slide a pair of stiff wires with hooked ends along inspect the bearings in place as follows.
the shaft and hook the stationary seat from the
back side. Pull the stationary seat and O‐ring from
the seal plate.

An alternate method of removing the stationary To prevent damage during removal from
seal components is to remove the hardware (11 the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
and 12) and separate the seal plate from the bear­ be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
ing housing (6). Position the seal plate on a flat sur­ strongly recommended that the bearings
face with the impeller side down. Use a wooden be replaced any time the shaft and bear­
dowel or other suitable tool to press on the back ings are removed.
side of the stationary seat until the seat and O‐ring
Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo­
can be removed.
nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth
soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for
Remove the seal plate O‐ring (30). wear or damage and replace as necessary.

Remove the shaft sleeve O‐ring (28).

If no further disassembly is required, refer to Seal

Installation. Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
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flammable. Use them only in a well ven­ be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
tilated area free from excessive heat, strongly recommended that the bearings
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all be replaced any time the shaft and bear­
precautions printed on solvent contain­ ings are removed.
ers.
NOTE
Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning The inboard bearing (25) comes from the manufac­
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed turer with a retaining ring installed on the bearing
air and coat with light oil. O.D. This retaining ring must be removed prior to
installation. Position the outboard bearing (21) on
the shaft with the integral retaining ring toward the
drive end of the shaft.

Bearings must be kept free of all dirt and The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
foreign material. Failure to do so will great­ An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or
ly shorten bearing life. Do not spin dry hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear­
ings should never be heated with a direct flame or
bearings. This may scratch the balls or
directly on a hot plate.
races and cause premature bearing fail­
ure.
NOTE
Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough­ If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the
ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls. If ro­ oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If
tation is rough or the bearing balls are discolored, the oil has been previously used, it must be thor­
replace the bearings. oughly filtered.

The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit

onto the shaft and a snug slip fit into the bearing Heat the bearings to a uniform temperature no
housing. Replace the bearings, shaft, or bearing higher than 250F (120C), and slide the bearings
housing if the proper bearing fit is not achieved. onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are fully
seated. This should be done quickly, in one con­
If bearing replacement is required, remove the tinuous motion, to prevent the bearings from cool­
snap ring and thrust washer (19 and 20) and use a ing and sticking on the shaft.
bearing puller to remove the inboard and outboard
bearings (21 and 25) from the shaft. After the bearings have been installed and allowed
to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation away from the shaft shoulders in shrinking. If
(Figure 4) movement has occurred, use a suitably sized
sleeve and a press to reposition the bearings
against the shaft shoulders.
Inspect the shaft for distortion, nicks or scratches,
or for thread damage on the impeller end. Dress
If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit­
small nicks and burrs with a fine file or emery cloth.
ably sized sleeve, and an arbor (or hydraulic) press
Replace the shaft if defective.
to install the bearings on the shaft.
Clean and inspect the bearings as indicated in
Shaft And Bearing Removal And Disassembly.

When installing the bearings onto the

shaft, never press or hit against the outer
To prevent damage during removal from race, balls, or ball cage. Press only on the
the shaft, it is recommended that bearings inner race.
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Install the thrust washer (20) and secure the out­ crews in the center of the coupling must be posi­
board bearing (21) to the shaft with the snap ring tioned toward the drive end of the shaft.
(19).

Apply a light coating of oil to the lip of the inboard oil Align the keyway in the bushing (2) with the shaft
seal (4) and press it into the bearing housing with key, and slide it onto the shaft to the dimension
the lip positioned as shown in Figure 4. Press the shown in Figure 8. Rotate the flexible portion of the
oil seal into the housing until the face is just flush coupling until the tapped holes for the two set­
with the machined surface on the housing. screws align with those in the bushing, and install
the setscrews.
Slide the shaft and assembled bearings into the in­
termediate bore until the integral retaining ring on
the O.D. of the outboard bearing is fully seated
against the bearing housing shoulder. Use caution
not to damage the lip seal (4) on the shaft threads. Make certain that the flexible portion of the
coupling is mounted as shown in Figure 8.
This is critical. If the coupling is not prop­
erly positioned on the shaft, the coupling
parts may not fully engage, or a pre‐load
When installing the shaft and bearings into condition can cause premature bearing
the bearing bore, push against the outer failure.
race. Never hit the balls or ball cage.
The coupling must be positioned 1.44
Install the drive flange gasket (18) and secure the inches (37 mm) from the end of the shaft.
drive flange (16) to the bearing housing with the This will allow the two portions of the cou­
hardware (13 and 14). pling to fully engage when the drive flange
is secured to the engine bellhousing, with­
Apply a light coating of oil to the lip of the oil seal out pre‐loading the bearings.
(15) and press it into the drive flange with the lip po­
sitioned as shown in Figure 5. Be careful not to With the flexible portion of the coupling and the
damage the lip of the oil seal (12) on the shaft key­ bushing properly positioned on the shaft, tighten
way. The face of the oil seal should be just flush the two setscrews in an alternating sequence until
with the outer face of the drive flange. the bushing and coupling are fully secured. Torque
the setscrews to 14.6 ft. lbs. (175 in. lbs. or 2 m.
Lubricate a new bearing housing O‐ring (31) with kg.).
grease and install it in the groove in the bearing
housing. If the complete coupling assembly is being re­
placed, apply `Loctite Retaining Compound No.
Lubricate the bearings as indicated in LUBRICA­ 242' or equivalent to the threads of the hardware (6
TION at the end of this section. and 7), and secure the outer ring of the coupling to
the engine flywheel by torquing the hardware to 45
Securing Bearing Housing And Drive ft. lbs. (540 in. lbs. or 6,2 m. kg.).
Assembly To Engine
Using a suitable lifting device, position the as­
(Figure 8) sembled rotating assembly and coupling so the
flexible portion of the coupling seats inside the out­
Install the shaft key (22, Figure 5) in the shaft key­ er ring attached to the engine flywheel.
way. Position the flexible portion of the coupling as­
sembly (1) on the shaft as shown in Figure 8. NOTE
To ease installation, lightly lubricate the rubber por­
NOTE tion of the coupling with a non‐petroleum based
The flexible portion of the coupling must be proper­ lubricant such as vegetable oil or glycerin, or a sili­
ly positioned on the shaft. The heads of the caps­ con‐based lubricant such as “WD40” or equivalent.

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Do not use petroleum‐based lubricants, or any oth­ The seal is not normally reused because wear pat­
er substance which may soften or otherwise dam­ terns on the finished faces cannot be realigned
age the rubber. during reassembly. This could result in premature
failure. If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emer­
gency, carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh
Install the intermediate guards (17, Figure 5), and cleaning solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
secure the drive flange (4) to the engine bellhous­
ing with the previously removed hardware (8 and Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent
9). damage. Be careful not to contaminate precision
finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces can
shorten seal life. If necessary, clean the faces with a
Seal Reassembly and Installation non‐oil based solvent and a clean, lint‐free tissue.
Wipe lightly in a concentric pattern to avoid
(Figures 5 and 10)
scratching the faces.

Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring,

grooves, and other damage that might cause leak­
age. Clean and polish the shaft sleeve, or replace it
if there are nicks or cuts on either end. If any com­
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
ponents are worn, replace the complete seal;
flammable. Use them only in a well ven­ never mix old and new seal parts.
tilated area free from excessive heat,
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all If a replacement seal is being used, remove it from
precautions printed on solvent contain­ the container and inspect the precision finished
ers. faces to ensure that they are free of any foreign
matter.
Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked
in fresh cleaning solvent. Inspect the stationary To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the O‐
seat bore in the seal plate for dirt, nicks and burrs, rings and bellows with water or a very small
and remove any that exist. The stationary seat bore amount of oil, and apply a drop of light lubricating
must be completely clean before installing the oil on the finished faces. Assemble the seal as fol­
seal. lows (see Figure 10).

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RETAINER SEAL PLATE

SPRING O‐RINGS

IMPELLER
SLEEVE
O‐RING
IMPELLER
SHIMS

IMPELLER
SHAFT
INTEGRAL
SHAFT
ROTATING
SLEEVE
BELLOWS ELEMENT

SPRING
CENTERING
WASHER
STATIONARY
SEAT
DRIVE BAND

Figure 10. Seal Assembly

the O‐ring down the shaft until it seats against the
shaft shoulder.

Lubricate the shaft sleeve (24) with a small amount

This seal is not designed for operation at of light oil and slide the rotating subassembly (con­
temperatures above 160F (71C). Do not sisting of rotating element, bellows and retainer),
use at higher operating temperatures. onto the sleeve until the rotating element is just
flush with the undercut end of the sleeve.
Lubricate the stationary seat O‐ring with water or
light oil. Press the stationary seat into the seal plate Slide the shaft sleeve and subassembled seal onto
(3) until fully seated. the shaft until the seal faces contact. Continue to
push the sleeve through the seal until the undercut
Position the seal plate over the shaft and secure it
end seats over the O‐ring and against the shaft
to the bearing housing (6) with the hardware (11
shoulder.
and 12). Be careful not to damage the stationary
seat on the shaft threads.
Install the seal spring and spring centering washer.
Lubricate the seal as indicated in LUBRICATION
Lubricate a new seal plate O‐ring (30) with grease
after the impeller is installed.
and install it in the groove in the seal plate.

To prevent damaging the shaft sleeve O‐ring (28) Impeller Installation And Adjustment
on the shaft threads, stretch the O‐ring over a piece
of tubing 1‐1/4 I.D. x 1‐1/2 O.D. x 2‐inches long (32 (Figure 5)
mm x 38 mm x 51 mm). Slide the tube over the shaft
threads, then slide the O‐ring off the tube and onto Inspect the impeller (1) and replace it if cracked or
the shaft. Remove the tube, and continue to slide badly worn.

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Lubricate the O‐rings (16 and 25) with light grease

and install them in the grooves in the wear plate
and back cover.

The shaft and impeller threads must be Clearance between the impeller and wear plate is
completely clean before reinstalling the im­ adjusted using the four back cover nuts (31) and
peller. Even the slightest amount of dirt on locking collars (28). There are 18 detents on the
the threads can cause the impeller to seize I.D. of each locking collar. Indexing the collars one
to the shaft, making future removal difficult detent on the adjusting screws represents approxi­
or impossible without damage to the im­ mately .005 inch (0,13 mm) of wear plate clear­
ance. The recommended clearance between the
peller or shaft.
wear plate and the impeller is .010 to .020 inch
Install the same thickness of impeller adjusting (0,25 to 0,50 mm).
shims (29) as previously removed and screw the
USE TWO REMAINING USE TWO
impeller assembly onto the shaft until tight. ADJUSTING SCREWS AND OPPOSING
LOCKING COLLARS TO SET BACK COVER
FACE CLEARANCE NUTS TO PRESS
NOTE BACK COVER
At the slightest sign of binding, immediately back INTO PUMP
CASING
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.

Secure the impeller to the shaft with the impeller

washer and capscrew (26 and 27).
TURN INDEX COLLARS
3 DETENTS COUNTER‐
Pump Casing Installation CLOCKWISE, THEN
TURN CLOCKWISE UN­
TIL SCREW HOLES
(Figure 4) ALIGN

Lubricate the rotating assembly O‐rings (15 and Figure 11. Installing and Adjusting Back Cover
16) with a light coating of grease. Use a suitable
hoist and sling to slide the pump casing (1) over the Screw the four adjusting screws (30) into the
rotating assembly. tapped holes in the back cover plate until they are
just flush with the machined surface on the back
Install two shims (17) at each mounting location side of the cover plate.
and secure the casing to the rotating assembly (2)
Align the back cover plate over the studs (23) and
with the hardware (18 and 19).
slide it into the pump casing. Use two back cover
nuts (31) on diagonally opposing studs to press
Wear Plate And Back Cover Plate Installation the back cover into the pump casing until the wear
And Adjustment plate just touches the impeller when the shaft is
turned by hand. Tighten the nuts evenly to avoid
(Figures 4 and 11) binding.

If the wear plate (24) was removed for replace­ With the wear plate just touching the impeller, turn
ment, carefully center it on the back cover plate the two free adjusting screws until they engage the
(32) and secure it with the hardware (26 and 27). pump casing. Position the locking collars over the

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adjusting screws so the holes in the collars for the Install the cover O‐ring and secure the cover with
locking screws align approximately with the holes the previously removed hardware.
in the cover plate.
Apply a small amount of light grease to the gasket
Loosen the back cover nuts used to press the back to hold it in place and position it against the pump
cover into the pump casing one full turn. casing flange. Position the discharge check valve
assembly and secure it with the prevousily re­
Pull the collars off the adjusting screws, index them moved hardware.
three detents counterclockwise, and reinstall the
collars on the adjusting screws. Use the collars to
turn the adjusting screws clockwise until the holes Priming Chamber Assembly And Installation
in the locking collars realign with the tapped screw
(Figure 7)
holes in the back cover plate. Secure the locking
collars to the back cover plate with the hardware
Clean and inspect the components of the priming
(19 and 29). Install the two remaining back cover
valve (1). Inspect the linkage and ensure the orifice
nuts snugly against the adjusting screws.
button (not shown) squarely engages the valve
seat. Replace the orifice button if required (see
Remove the first two back cover nuts from their
Priming Chamber Removal and Disassembly
studs. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise until
for orifice button removal).
they engage the pump casing. Install the locking
collars (28) and hardware (19 and 29). Reinstall the
If the orifice button was removed, screw the new
back cover nuts.
orifice button into the linkage bar until fully seated.
Align the hole in the linkage bar with the holes in the
Be sure the wear plate does not scrape against the
bracket and reinstall the pivot pin. Secure the pivot
impeller.
pin with the previously removed “e‐clip”.
Over time it may be necessary to repeat the adjust­
Adjust the orifice button seating as necessary by
ment process to compensate for normal wear be­
screwing the orifice button into or out of the linkage
tween the impeller and wear plate. When all of the
bar. Proper adjustment is achieved when the ori­
adjustment has been used on the back cover side
fice button fully seats against the orifice before the
of the pump, an additional 0.120 inch (3 mm) of ad­
linkage bar on the float bottoms against the
justment may be obtained by removing the rotat­
threads on the orifice button. When adjustment is
ing assembly adjusting shims (17).
complete, install and tighten the lock washer and
hex nut securing the orifice button.
Allow an installed pump to completely cool before
draining liquid from the pump casing. Remove the
Install the strainer (6) and priming valve gasket (4).
back cover. Remove the rotating assembly adjust­
ing shims, then reinstall the hardware securing the
rotating assembly to the pump casing. Perform the Lower the float into the priming chamber (5) and
back cover adjustment procedure described secure the priming valve with the previously re­
above to obtain the proper face clearance. moved hardware (2 and 3).
(Figure 6)
Discharge Check Valve Reassembly And
Installation Install the baffle (9) and gasket (8) and use a sling
and suitable lifting device to position the priming
(Figure 3) chamber assembly on the hopper spool (not
shown). Secure the priming chamber assembly
The flapper and cover O‐ring are the only service­ with the hardware (6 and 7).
able parts of the check valve. If the flapper requires
replacement, remove the hardware securing the Reconnect the suction piping to the hopper spool
cover and gasket. Separate the cover and replace and the air discharge tubing to the priming cham­
the flapper. ber assembly.

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LUBRICATION NOTE
(Figure 4) The white reflector in the sight gauge must be posi­
tioned horizontally to provide proper drainage.
Seal Assembly
Under normal conditions, drain the bearing hous­
Fill the seal cavity through the hole for the vented
ing once each year and refill with clean oil. Change
plug (14) with SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil. Check
the oil more frequently if the pump is operated con­
the oil level regularly and refill as required. When lu­
tinuously or installed in an environment with rapid
bricating a dry seal cavity, add approximately
temperature change.
approximately 256 oz. or 8 U.S. quarts (7,6 liters) of
oil to level indicated.

Bearings

(Figure 5) Monitor the condition of the bearing lubri­

cant regularly for evidence of rust or mois­
The bearing housing was fully lubricated when ture condensation. This is especially im­
shipped from the factory. Check the oil level regu­ portant in areas where variable hot and
larly through the sight gauges (5) and maintain it at cold temperatures are common.
the midpoint of the gauge. When lubrication is re­
quired, remove the air vent and bushing (9 and 10) For cold weather operation, consult the factory or a
and add SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil through the lubricant supplier for the recommended grade of
opening. When lubricating a dry (overhauled) oil.
bearing housing, fill the bearing cavity with approx­
imately 40 ounces (1,2 liters) of oil. Clean and rein­ Engine
stall the air vent. Do not over‐lubricate. Over‐lubri­
cation can cause the bearings to over‐heat, result­ Consult the literature supplied with the engine, or
ing in premature bearing failure. contact your local engine representative.

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