Gorman-Rupp Pumps 02F1-GR 642659 and up User Manual
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INSTALLATION
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION
The pump assembly was inspected and tested be
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc
curred during shipment. Check as follows:
a. Inspect the pump and gearbox for cracks,
dents, damaged threads, and other obvious
damage.
b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard
ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur
faces.
c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings
on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated. Note the direction of rotation indi
cated on the pump. Check that the pump
shaft rotates in the required direction.
Only operate this pump in the direction in
dicated on the pump body and/or the ac
companying decal. Reverse rotation of the
shaft will adversely effect pump perform
ance, and the pump and/or gearbox could
be seriously damaged.
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re
fer to LUBRICATION in the MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR section of this manual and per
form duties as instructed.
e. If the pump and
gearbox have been stored for
more than 12 months, some of the compo
nents or lubricants may have exceeded their
maximum shelf life. These must be inspected
or replaced to ensure maximum pump serv
ice.
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your
Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the factory to deter
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
The following instructions apply equally to new in
stallations, rebuilds or retrofits.
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.