Gorman-Rupp Pumps 11 1/2A52-B 1241127 and up - Manual (Page 21)

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Since pump applications are seldom identical, and pump wear is directly affected by such things as the
abrasive qualities, pressure and temperature of the liquid being pumped, this section is intended only to
provide general recommendations and practices for preventive maintenance. Regardless of the application
however, following a routine preventive maintenance schedule will help assure trouble-free performance
and long life from your Gorman-Rupp pump. For specific questions concerning your application, contact
your Gorman-Rupp distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.
Record keeping is an essential component of a good preventive maintenance program. Changes in suction
and discharge gauge readings (if so equipped) between regularly scheduled inspections can indicate
problems that can be corrected before system damage or catastrophic failure occurs. The appearance of
wearing parts should also be documented at each inspection for comparison as well. Also, if records indi-
cate that a certain part (such as the seal) fails at approximately the same duty cycle, the part can be checked
and replaced before failure occurs, reducing unscheduled down time.
For new applications, a first inspection of wearing parts at 250 hours will give insight into the wear rate for
your particular application. Subsequent inspections should be performed at the intervals shown on the
chart below. Critical applications should be inspected more frequently.
General Condition (Temperature, Unusual
Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks,
Loose Hardware, Etc.)
I
Pump Performance (Gauges, Speed, Flow) I
Bearing Lubrication I R
Seal Lubrication (And Packing Adjustment,
If So Equipped) I R
V-Belts (If So Equipped) I
Air Release Valve Plunger Rod (If So Equipped) I C
Front Impeller Clearance (Wear Plate) I
Rear Impeller Clearance (Seal Plate) I
Check Valve I
Pressure Relief Valve (If So Equipped) C
Pump and Driver Alignment I
Shaft Deflection I
Bearings I
Bearing Housing I
Piping I
Driver Lubrication − See Mfgr’s Literature
Legend:
I = Inspect, Clean, Adjust, Repair or Replace as Necessary
C = Clean
R = Replace
* Service interval based on an intermittent duty cycle equal to approximately 4000 hours annually.
Adjust schedule as required for lower or higher duty cycles or extreme operating conditions.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Item
Daily Weekly Monthly Semi-
Annually
Annually
Service Interval*