Gorman-Rupp Pumps U3B65S-B 1292028 and up - Manual (Page 13)

OM-05664 SUPER U SERIES
PAGE B - 6 INSTALLATION
If a manual shut‐off valve is installed in
a bypass line, it must not be left closed
during operation. A closed manual shut‐
off valve may cause a pump which has
lost prime to continue to operate with­
out reaching prime, causing dangerous
overheating and possible explosive
rupture of the pump casing. Personnel
could be severely injured
.
Allow an over‐heated pump to cool be­
fore servicing
. Do not remove plates,
covers, gauges, or fittings from an over‐
heated pump. Liquid within the pump
can reach boiling temperatures, and va­
por pressure within the pump can cause
parts being disengaged to be ejected
with great force. After the pump cools,
drain the liquid from the pump by re­
moving the casing drain plug. Use cau­
tion when removing the plug to prevent
injury to personnel from hot liquid.
AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE
When properly installed, a Gorman‐Rupp Auto­
matic Air Release Valve will permit air to escape
through the bypass line and then close automati­
cally when the pump is fully primed and pumping
at full capacity.
Some leakage (1 to 5 gallons [3.8 to 19
liters] per minute) will occur when the
valve is fully closed. Be sure the bypass
line is directed back to the wet well or
tank to prevent hazardous spills.
Consult the manual accompanying the Air Release
Valve for additional information on valve installation
and performance.
Air Release Valve Installation
The Automatic Air Release Valve must be inde­
pendently mounted in a horizontal position be­
tween the pump discharge port
and the inlet side of
the discharge check valve (see Figure 3). The inlet
opening in the Air Release Valve is equipped with
standard 1‐inch NPT pipe threads.