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Introduction – Gorman-Rupp Pumps RD2A31-BAR All serial numbers User Manual

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OM-03989

RS AND RD SERIES PUMPS

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp RS or
RD Roto‐Prime

r Series Pump. Read this manual

carefully to learn how to safely install and operate
your pump. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or damage to the pump.

A set of three manuals accompanies your pump.
Each set consists of three parts; the Installation/
Operation Manual contains essential information
on installing and operating the pump. However,
since pump installations are seldom identical,
some of the information only summarizes general
recommendations and practices required to in­
spect, position, and arrange the pump and piping.

The Parts List Manual provides performance
curve(s), a pump model cross‐section drawing,
and parts list for your pump.

The Maintenance and Repair Manual provides
troubleshooting and maintenance instructions re­
quired to properly diagnose operational problems,
and to service the pump components. Contact the
factory for the authorized repair facility closest to
you.

This pump is a Roto‐Prime

r self‐priming centrifu­

gal petroleum pump, designed to handle petro­
leum products only
. It incorporates an integral va­
riable‐capacity vane pump which automatically
evacuates air and vapor from the suction line. This
pump should not be used to handle water or other
non‐petroleum liquids. For specific service, con­
tact your Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the Gorman‐
Rupp Company.

The basic pump is not furnished with a mounting
base and power source; however, these items are

available from the factory as optional equipment.
The pump is designed to be driven by an explo­
sion‐proof motor with a maximum full load speed
of either 1750 RPM (RS Series) or 3450 RPM (RD
Series).

Because pump installations are seldom identical,
this manual cannot possibly provide detailed in­
structions and precautions for every aspect of
each specific application. Therefore, it is the re­
sponsibility of the owner/installer of the pump to
ensure that applications not addressed in this
manual are performed only after establishing that
neither operator safety nor pump integrity are com­
promised by the installation. Pumps and related
equipment must be installed and operated ac­
cording to all national, local and industry stan­
dards.

If there are any questions regarding the pump
which are not covered in this manual or in other lit­
erature accompanying the unit, please contact
your Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the Gorman‐
Rupp Company:

The Gorman‐Rupp Company

P.O. Box 1217

Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217

Phone: (419) 755-1011

or:

Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited

70 Burwell Road

St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7

Phone: (519) 631-2870

CONTENTS

SAFETY - SECTION A
INSTALLATION - SECTION B

GENERAL INFORMATION

PAGE B - 1

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PUMP DIMENSIONS

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PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION

PAGE B - 1

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POSITIONING PUMP

PAGE B - 2

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GROUNDING

PAGE B - 2

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SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING

PAGE B - 2

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SUCTION LINES

PAGE B - 3

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DISCHARGE LINES

PAGE B - 6

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ALIGNMENT

PAGE B - 7

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