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Gorman-Rupp Pumps 12C2-B 722995 and up User Manual

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10 SERIES

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INSTALLATION

Suction Lines In Sumps

If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it
should be positioned away from the wall of the
sump at a distance equal to 1‐1/2 times the diame­
ter of the suction line.

If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the
sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc­
tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into
the sump, and air entering the suction line will re­
duce pump efficiency.

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 B-2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity