Gorman-Rupp Pumps 82H65-B 1015831 and up - Manual (Page 25)

80 SERIES OM−03696
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 6
To prevent damage during removal from
the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
strongly recommended that the bearings
be replaced any time the shaft and bear-
ings are removed.
Clean the pedestal, shaft and all component parts
(except the bearings) with a soft cloth soaked in
cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for wear or dam-
age and replace as necessary.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well ven-
tilated area free from excessive heat,
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
precautions printed on solvent contain-
ers.
Inspect the shaft for distortion, nicks or scratches
or thread damage on the impeller end. Dress small
nicks and burrs with a fine file or emery cloth. Re-
place the shaft if defective.
Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed
air and coat with light oil.
Bearings must be kept free of all dirt and
foreign material. Failure to do so will great-
ly shorten bearing life. Do not spin dry
bearings. This may scratch the balls or
races and cause premature bearing fail-
ure.
Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough-
ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls. If ro-
tation is rough or the bearing balls are discolored,
replace the bearings.
The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit
onto the shaft and a snug slip fit into the pedestal.
Replace the bearings, shaft, or pedestal if the
proper bearing fit is not achieved.
If bearing replacement is required, use a bearing
puller to remove the inboard and outboard bear-
ings (11 and 15) from the impeller shaft.
Shaft And Bearing Reassembly And Installation
Clean and inspect the bearings as indicated in
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly.
To prevent damage during removal from
the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
strongly recommended that the bearings
be replaced any time the shaft and bear-
ings are removed.
The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or
hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear-
ings should never be heated with a direct flame or
directly on a hot plate.
NOTE
If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the
oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If
the oil has been previously used, it must be thor-
oughly filtered.
Heat the bearings to a uniform temperature no
higher than 250
_F (120_C), and slide the bearings
onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are fully
seated. This should be done quickly, in one con-
tinuous motion, to prevent the bearings from cool-
ing and sticking on the shaft.
Use caution when handling hot bear-
ings to prevent burns.
After the bearings have been installed and allowed
to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved