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Operation – Gorman-Rupp Pumps 12B22-B 1059806 thru 1343819 User Manual

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10 SERIES

OPERATION

PAGE C -- 1

OPERATION --- SECTION C

Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and
decals attached to the pump.

This pump is designed to handle corro-

sive liquids containing specified en-

trained solids, residues and slurries. Do

not attempt to pump volatile, or flam-

mable liquids which may damage the

pump or endanger personnel as a result

of pump failure.

Pump speed and operating condition

points must be within the continuous per-

formance range shown on the curve (see

Section E, Page 1).

PRIMING

Install the pump and piping as described in

IN-

STALLATION. Make sure that the piping connec-
tions are tight, and that the pump is securely
mounted. Check that the pump is properly lubri-
cated (see

LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE

AND REPAIR).

This pump is self-priming, but the pump should
never be operated unless there is liquid in the
pump casing.

Never operate this pump unless there is

liquid in the pump casing. The pump will

not prime when dry. Extended operation of

a dry pump will destroy the seal assembly.

Add liquid to the pump casing when:

1. The pump is being put into service for the

first time.

2. The pump has not been used for a consider-

able length of time.

3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo-

rated.

Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump
will prime and reprime as necessary.

After filling the pump casing, reinstall

and tighten the fill plug. Do not attempt

to operate the pump unless all connect-

ing piping is securely installed. Other-

wise, liquid in the pump forced out un-

der pressure could cause injury to per-

sonnel.

To fill the pump, remove the pump casing fill cover
or fill plug in the top of the casing, and add clean
liquid until the casing is filled. Replace the fill cover
or fill plug before operating the pump.

STARTING

Consult the operations manual furnished with the
power source.

Rotation

The correct direction of pump rotation is indicated
by an arrow on the pump body or accompanying
decals. If the pump is operated in the wrong direc-
tion, the impeller could become loosened from the
shaft and seriously damage the pump.

The pump must operate in the direction in-

dicated by the arrow on the pump, or ac-

companying decals. Reverse rotation

could loosen the impeller and seriously

damage the pump.