Gorman-Rupp Pumps 86A2-4024H 1535998 and up - Manual (Page 27)

80 SERIES OM-06413
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 8
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY
AND REASSEMBLY
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de­
cals attached to the pump.
This pump requires little service due to its rugged,
minimum‐maintenance design. However, if it be­
comes necessary to inspect or replace the wearing
parts, follow these instructions which are keyed to
the illustrations (see Figures 1 through 4) and the
accompanying parts lists.
This manual will alert personnel to known proce­
dures which require special attention, to those
which could damage equipment, and to those
which could be dangerous to personnel. However,
this manual cannot possibly anticipate and provide
detailed precautions for every situation that might
occur during maintenance of the unit. Therefore, it
is the responsibility of the owner/maintenance per­
sonnel to ensure that only safe, established main­
tenance procedures are used, and that any proce­
dures not addressed in this manual are performed
only after establishing that neither personal safety
nor pump integrity are compromised by such prac­
tices.
Before attempting to service the pump, shut down
the engine and disconnect the positive battery
cable to ensure that the pump will remain inopera­
tive. Close all valves in the suction and discharge
lines.
For engine disassembly and repair, consult the lit­
erature supplied with the engine, or contact your
local engine representative.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man­
ual.
2. Shut down the engine and discon­
nect the positive battery cable to
ensure that the pump will remain
inoperative.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau­
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
Suction Check Valve Removal
(Figure 2)
Before attempting to service the pump, remove the
pump casing drain plug (42) and drain the pump.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
For access to the check valve, remove the suction
piping. Remove the nuts (46) and separate the
suction flange and gasket (43 and 44) from the
pump casing (1). Replace the suction flange gas­
ket as required.
Disengage the machine screws (48) and pull the
check valve seat (55), gasket (56) and check valve
assembly (49) from the suction port.
Inspect the check valve parts for wear or damage.
If replacement is required, remove the hardware
(50 and 51) and separate the check valve gasket
(53) and weights (52 and 54).
Separating Pump and Intermediate from
Engine
(Figure 4)
If the impeller or seal assembly require replace­
ment, the pump end and drive assembly must be
separated from the engine.
Support the pump using a suitable hoist and sling.
Remove the hardware securing the pump casing
to the base.
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