Gorman-Rupp Pumps 86A2-F4L 1242877 thru 1322537 - Manual (Page 9)

OM--00957 80 SERIES
PAGE B -- 2 INSTALLATION
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.
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 end has been stored for more than
12 months, some of the components or lubri-
cants may have exceeded their maximum
shelf life. These
must be inspected or re-
placed to ensure maximum pump service.
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.
Battery Specifications And Installation
Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the
engine battery was
not included with the unit. Re-
fer to the following specifications when selecting a
battery.
Table 1. Battery Specifications
20.5L
x
12 Volts 960-975 365 175 8.75W
x
9.75H
Voltage
Cold Reserve Approx.
Crank Capacity Amp/ Overall
Amps @80˚F Hr. Dims.
@ 0˚F (Minutes) Rating (Inches)
Refer to the information accompanying the battery
and/or electrolyte solution for activation and charg-
ing instructions.
Before installing the battery, clean the positive and
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi-
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro-
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first,
then the negative cable.
POSITIONING PUMP
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. Suction and dis-
charge hoses and piping must be re-
moved from the pump before lifting.
Lifting
Use lifting equipment with a capacity of at least
10,400 pounds (4717 kg). This pump weighs ap-
proximately
2,074 pounds (941 kg), not including
the weight of accessories or engine or any optional
equipment. Customer installed equipment such as
suction and discharge piping
must be removed
before attempting to lift.
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.
Mounting
Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount-
ing is essential for proper operation.
The pump may have to be supported or shimmed
to provide for level operation or to eliminate vibra-
tion.
If the pump has been mounted on a moveable
base, make certain the base is stationary by setting
the brake and blocking the wheels before attempt-
ing to operate the pump.
To ensure sufficient lubrication and fuel supply to
the engine,
do not position the pump and engine
more than 15_ off horizontal for continuous opera-
tion. The pump and engine may be positioned up
to 30_ off horizontal for
intermittent operation
only; however, the engine manufacturer should be
consulted for continuous operation at angles
greater than 15_.