Gorman-Rupp Pumps 06D1-GA 1005542 and up - Manual (Page 10)

OM-01256 0 SERIES
PAGE B - 3 INSTALLATION
Tank Preparation
It is essential that any tank scale, dirt, or other for­
eign material be removed from the tank and piping
prior to pump installation. Failure to do so could re­
sult in clogging or damage to the pump.
Damage to the pump resulting from debris
in the suction line will not be covered by
the pump warranty.
Before connecting the suction and dis­
charge piping, carefully check the storage
tank and piping for construction debris
such as nuts, bolts, wire, weld slag, and
other foreign material. Install a commer­
cially available 80 mesh screen in the suc­
tion line to prevent debris from entering the
pump.
POSITIONING PUMP
Lifting
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed
equipment such as suction and discharge hoses
or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed
units.
The pump assembly can be seriously
damaged if the cables or chains used to lift
and move the unit are improperly wrapped
around the pump.
Due to the confined mounting location,
specialized equipment such as a transmis­
sion jack with custom brackets should be
used to lift and position the pump and
gearbox.
NOTE
If the gearbox is rotated out of the standard position
shown in Figure 1, the oil fill and drain plugs must
be relocated. The magnetic drain plug must be re­
located to the lowest port, and the oil vent and el­
bow must be relocated to the highest port. Consult
the factory for correct positioning of the fill plug to
provide for proper lubrication of the gearbox.
ALIGNMENT
When installing and/or aligning univer­
sal shaft assemblies, switch off the ve­
hicle ignition and remove the key to en­
sure that the pump will remain inopera­
tive.
The alignment of the pump and its power source is
critical for trouble‐free mechanical operation. Be­
fore checking alignment, make sure that the gear­
box mounting bolts are tight.
When connecting the universal joint drive shaft as­
sembly to a PTO unit, install, support, and align the
drive shaft in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The pump and the drive power source
are generally positioned so that shaft centerlines
are parallel and horizontal. The maximum operat­
ing angle should not exceed 15
_ (see Figure 2).
Check the direction of rotation of the PTO unit be­
fore starting the pump. The drive shaft must rotate
in the direction shown on the body of the pump,
gearbox, and/or decals, tags, and labels.
Do not operate the pump without the
guard in place over the rotating parts.
Exposed rotating parts can catch cloth­
ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in­
jury to personnel.
After the power take‐off has been aligned, block
the wheels of the external power source, engage
the braking system, or take other precautions to
ensure that the power source will remain station­
ary. Block the wheels on the unit to prevent creep­
ing.