Gorman-Rupp Pumps U3A60S-B 1289513 and up - Manual (Page 31)

OM-05662 SUPER U SERIES
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 8
Install the tee, and screw the handles into the tee.
Use caution when lifting the rotating assembly to
avoid injury to personnel or damage to the assem­
bly.
Remove the bearing housing and seal plate O‐
rings (7 and 8).
Impeller Removal
(Figure 2)
With the rotating assembly removed from the
pump casing, unscrew the impeller from the shaft.
Use caution when unscrewing the impeller; ten­
sion on the shaft seal spring will be released as the
impeller is removed. Inspect the impeller and re­
place if cracked or badly worn.
Remove the impeller adjusting shims (29); tie and
tag the shims, or measure and record their thick­
ness for ease of reassembly.
Seal Removal
(Figure 2)
Slide the integral shaft sleeve and rotating portion
of the seal off the shaft as a unit.
Use a pair of stiff wires with hooked ends to remove
the stationary element and seat.
An alternate method of removing the stationary
seal components is to remove the hardware (25
and 26) and separate the seal plate (3) and gasket
(4) from the bearing housing (8). Position the seal
plate on a flat surface with the impeller side down.
Use a wooden dowel or other suitable tool to press
on the back side of the stationary seat until the
seat, O‐rings, and stationary element can be re­
moved.
Remove the shaft sleeve O‐ring (30).
If no further disassembly is required, refer to Seal
Installation.
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly
(Figure 2)
When the pump is properly operated and main­
tained, the bearing housing should not require dis­
assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings
only when there is evidence of wear or damage.
Shaft and bearing disassembly in the field
is not recommended. These operations
should be performed only in a properly‐
equipped shop by qualified personnel.
Remove the bearing housing drain plug (21) and
drain the lubricant. Clean and reinstall the drain
plug.
Disengage the hardware (23 and 24) and slide the
bearing cap (13) and oil seal (16) off the shaft. Re­
move the bearing cap gasket (12), and press the oil
seal from the bearing cap.
Place a block of wood against the impeller end of
the shaft and tap the shaft (22) and assembled
bearings (7 and 14) from the bearing housing.
Pry or press the oil seals (5 and 6) from the bearing
housing.
After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and
inspect the bearings in place as follows.
To prevent damage during removal from
the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
strongly recommended that the bearings
be replaced any time the shaft and bear­
ings are removed.
Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo­
nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth
soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for
wear or damage and replace as necessary.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well‐ven­
tilated area free from excessive heat,
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
precautions printed on solvent contain­
ers.