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Gorman-Rupp Pumps 06C1-GAR 1289163 and up User Manual

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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