Gorman-Rupp Pumps 84B2-B 667409 and up - Manual (Page 9)

OM-00930 80 SERIES
PAGE B - 2 INSTALLATION
Only operate this pump in the direction in­
dicated by the arrow on the pump body
and on the accompanying decal. Other­
wise, the impeller could become loosened
from the shaft and seriously damage the
pump. Refer to Rotation in OPERATION,
Section C.
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.
POSITIONING PUMP
Death or serious personal injury and
damage to the pump or components
can occur if proper lifting procedures
are not observed. Make certain that
hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
good working condition and of suffi­
cient capacity and that they are posi­
tioned so that loads will be balanced
and the pump or components will not be
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis­
charge hoses and piping must be re­
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
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.
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.
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
Pump performance is adversely effected by in­
creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric­
tion losses. See the performance curve on Page
E-1 to be sure your overall application allows
pump to operate within the safe operation range.
Materials
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
discharge lines; however, the materials must be
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein­
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us­
ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom­
mended.
Line Configuration
Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as
possible to minimize friction losses. Make mini­
mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan­
tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary,
use the long‐radius type to minimize friction loss.
Connections to Pump
Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex­
actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into