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Gorman-Rupp Pumps T2A61-B /F,/FM User Manual

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OM-05389

T SERIES

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INSTALLATION

If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc­

tion inlet, install a baffle between the inflow and the

suction inlet at a distance 1 1/2 times the diameter

of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained

air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into

the suction inlet.

If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,

the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency

of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the

suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis­

tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the

suction pipe.

Suction Line Positioning

The depth of submergence of the suction line is

critical to efficient pump operation.

Figure 2 shows

recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc­
ity.

NOTE

The pipe submergence required may be reduced
by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the
end of the suction line. The larger opening size will
reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required
submergence using the following formula based
on the increased opening size (area or diameter).

Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity

DISCHARGE LINES

Siphoning

Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower
than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si­
phon breaker is used in the line. Otherwise, a si­
phoning action causing damage to the pump
could result.

Valves

If a throttling valve is desired in the discharge line,
use a valve as large as the largest pipe to minimize
friction losses. Never install a throttling valve in a
suction line.

With high discharge heads, it is recommended that
a throttling valve and a system check valve be in­
stalled in the discharge line to protect the pump
from excessive shock pressure and reverse rota­
tion when it is stopped.