Gorman-Rupp Pumps 16C2-F5L 1338631 and up - Manual (Page 35)

10 SERIES OM−01876
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 14
temporarily secure the seal plate to the intermedi-
ate with two capscrews and nuts (1/2 UNC X 1-1/2
inch long, not supplied).
Install the inboard rotating element with the cham-
fered side facing the shaft shoulder.
Subassemble the stationary seal seats, packing
rings, stationary washers, and spring onto the
spacer sleeve. Apply a drop of light oil on the preci-
sion finished faces of the stationary seats; never
use grease. Slide the entire subassembly into the
lubricated seal liner until it bottoms against the in-
board rotating element.
Install the outboard rotating element with the
chamfered side facing the impeller.
Reinstall the automatic grease cup and piping (17,
18, and 19).
Lubricate the seal as indicated in LUBRICATION,
after the impeller has been installed.
Impeller Installation And Adjustment
(Figure 2)
Inspect the impeller, and replace it if cracked or
badly worn.
The shaft and impeller threads must be
completely clean before reinstalling the im-
peller. Even the slightest amount of dirt on
the threads can cause the impeller to seize
to the shaft, making future removal difficult
or impossible without damage to the im-
peller or shaft.
Install the same thickness of impeller adjusting
shims as previously removed and screw the impel-
ler onto the shaft until tight.
NOTE
At the slightest sign of binding, immediately back
the impeller off, and check the threads for dirt. Do
not try to force the impeller onto the shaft.
A clearance of .025 to .040 inch (0,64 to 1,02 mm)
between the impeller and the seal plate is neces-
sary for maximum pump efficiency. Measure this
clearance and add or remove impeller adjusting
shims as required.
Remove the two capscrews temporarily holding
the seal plate and install the same thickness of cas-
ing gaskets (49) as previously removed. Secure
the seal plate and pump casing to the intermediate
with the nuts (16). Do not fully tighten the nuts until
the impeller face clearance has been set.
A clearance of .010 to .020 inch (0,25 to 0,51 mm)
between the impeller and the wear plate is also rec-
ommended for maximum pump efficiency. This
clearance must be set after installing the back
cover, by adding or removing gaskets in the pump
casing gasket set (49) until the impeller scrapes
against the wear plate when the shaft is turned. Af-
ter the impeller scrapes, add approximately .010
inch (0,25 mm) of gaskets.
NOTE
An alternate method of adjusting this clearance is to
reach through the discharge port with a feeler
gauge and measure the gap. Add or subtract pump
casing gaskets accordingly.
If a lifting eye was used to move the pump casing,
be sure to remove the lifting eye from the pump
casing.
Do not attempt to lift the complete pump
unit using the lifting eye. It is designed
to facilitate removal or installation of in-
dividual components only. Additional
weight may result in damage to the
pump or failure of the eye bolt.
Suction Check Valve Installation
(Figure 2)
Inspect the check valve assembly (73) and replace
it if badly worn.
NOTE
The check valve assembly must be replaced as a