Gorman-Rupp Pumps 06D1-GA 1005542 and up - Manual (Page 12)

OM-01256 0 SERIES
PAGE B - 5 INSTALLATION
SCHEMATIC SYSTEM USING EDUCTOR FOR DISPENSING AND FILLING
Figure 3. Typical System Installation Using Educator For Filling And Dispensing
SCHEMATIC SYSTEM USING PUMP FOR DISPENSING AND FILLING
Figure 4. Typical Installation Using Pump For Filling And Dispensing
Piping
All piping material must be compatible with the liq­
uid being pumped. If hose is used in suction lines,
it must be the rigid‐wall, reinforced type to prevent
collapse under suction. Using piping couplings in
suction lines is not recommended.
A suction strainer was not furnished with this pump
since it is not designed to handle liquids containing
solids. However, to protect the pump from acciden­
tal damage a commercially available 80 mesh
screen should be installed in the suction line. Make
certain that the total open area of the screen is at
least three or four times the cross section of the