Gorman-Rupp Pumps PA6A60-4045D 1110032 thru 1115250 - Manual (Page 12)

OM−04402 PA SERIES PUMPS
PAGE B − 6 INSTALLATION
V-Belt Drives
When using V-belt drives, the power source and
the pump must be parallel. Use a straightedge
along the sides of the pulleys to ensure that the pul-
leys are properly aligned (see Figure B−4). In drive
systems using two or more belts, make certain that
the belts are a matched set; unmatched sets will
cause accelerated belt wear.
MISALIGNED:
SHAFTS
NOT PARALLEL
MISALIGNED:
SHAFTS
NOT IN LINE
ALIGNED: SHAFTS
PARALLEL AND
SHEAVES IN LINE
Figure B−4. Alignment of V-Belt Driven Pumps
Tighten the belts in accordance with the belt manu-
facturer’s instructions. If the belts are too loose,
they will slip; if the belts are too tight, there will be
excessive power loss and possible bearing failure.
Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra-
tio; overspeeding the pump may damage both
pump and power source.
Do not operate the pump without a
guard in place over the rotating parts.
Exposed rotating parts can catch cloth-
ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in-
jury to personnel.
AUTO-START
The standard pump is equipped with an auto-start
control system which allows the pump to start and
stop as the liquid level in the wet well or sump rises
and falls.
Refer to the information which follows for installa-
tion details for the liquid level sensing system pro-
vided with your pump.
Float Switch Installation
The Float Switch autostart system employs either a
single or double float switch, where a bulb raises or
lowers (floats) with the liquid level, thus activating
an enclosed miniature switch. The floats are
equipped with a socket type connector that plugs
into a matching receptacle on the auto-start control
box.
Standard floats are equipped with 50 feet (15,2 m)
of cable.
When installing the floats, note the following:
a. Be sure to provide sufficient room in the wet
well or sump so that floats do not get ob-
structed or drawn into the suction line. If a flex-
ible suction hose is used, it may be extended
to lay along the bottom of the wet well or sump
and the float can be attached to the hose
above the point where it bends along the bot-
tom. Direct the suction line toward the flow,
and the float(s) away from the flow. If a stand-
pipe is available, attach the float switch cable
to the standpipe in the sump at the approxi-
mate desired liquid level.
b. In a single float system, the cable can be teth-
ered to the suction line or standpipe approxi-
mately 6 inches (152 mm) above the float.
This setting allows approximately 9 inches
(229 mm) of liquid rise between pump start/
stop. The start/stop interval may be increased
by extending the float end of the cable. The
liquid level in the sump will increase approxi-
mately 8 inches (203 mm) between start/stop
intervals for every 6 inches (152 mm) of cable
increase.
c. If a double float switch system is used, posi-
tion the Start" float at the desired high water
level in the sump, and the Stop" float at the
desired low water level in the pump.
d. Refer to Figure B−5 for additional float switch
data.