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Installation - section b – Gorman-Rupp Pumps 13D-GX270 1421807 and up User Manual

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10 SERIES

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PAGE B − 1

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION − SECTION B

Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

Since pump installations are seldom identical, this
section offers only general recommendations and
practices required to inspect, position, and ar-
range the pump and piping.

Most of the information pertains to a standard
static lift application where the pump is positioned
above the free level of liquid to be pumped.

If installed in a flooded suction application where
the liquid is supplied to the pump under pressure,
some of the information such as mounting, line
configuration, and priming must be tailored to the
specific application. Since the pressure supplied

to the pump is critical to performance and safety,
be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of the
maximum permissible operating pressure as
shown on the pump performance curve (see Sec-
tion E, Page 1). If the pump is fitted with a Gorman-
Rupp double grease lubricated seal, the maximum
incoming pressure must be reduced to 10 p.s.i.

For further assistance, contact your Gorman-Rupp
distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.

Pump Dimensions

See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen-
sions of this pump.

OUTLINE DRAWING

Figure 1. Pump Models 13D−GX270

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION

The pump assembly was inspected and tested be-
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc-
curred during shipment. Check as follows:

a. Inspect the pump and engine for cracks,

dents, damaged threads, and other obvious
damage.

b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard-

ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry-
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur-
faces.