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Preinstallation inspection – Gorman-Rupp Pumps 16C20-F4L 1317844 and up User Manual

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INSTALLATION

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 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.

c. Carefully read all warnings and cautions con­

tained in this manual or affixed to the pump,
and perform all duties indicated.

d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re­

fer to LUBRICATION in the MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
section of this manual and per­
form duties as instructed.

e. If the pump has been stored for more than 12

months, some of the components or lubri­
cants may have exceeded their maximum
shelf life. These must be inspected or re­
placed
to ensure maximum pump service.

If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your
Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the factory to deter­
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.

Battery Specifications And Installation

Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the
engine battery was not included with the unit. Re­
fer to the following specifications when selecting a
battery.

Table 1. Battery Specifications

20.5L

x

12 Volts

960‐975

365

175

8.75W

x

9.75H

Voltage

Cold

Reserve

Approx.

Crank

Capacity

Amp/

Overall

Amps

@80°F

Hr.

Dims.

@ 0°F

(Minutes)

Rating

(Inches)

Refer to the information accompanying the battery
and/or electrolyte solution for activation and charg­
ing instructions.

Before installing the battery, clean the positive and
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi­
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro­
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first,
then the negative cable.

POSITIONING PUMP

Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam­
age to equipment. Suction and dis­
charge hoses and piping must be re­
moved from the pump before lifting.

Lifting

Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed
equipment such as suction and discharge hoses
or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed
units.

The pump assembly can be seriously
damaged if the cables or chains used to lift
and move the unit are improperly wrapped
around the pump.

Mounting

Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount­
ing is essential for proper operation.

The pump may have to be supported or shimmed
to provide for level operation or to eliminate vibra­
tion.

If the pump has been mounted on a movable base,
make certain the base is stationary by setting the