Gorman-Rupp Pumps 04B3-F4L 1242057 thru 1316965 - Manual (Page 9)

OM--01216 0 SERIES
PAGE B -- 2 INSTALLATION
AND REPAIR section of this manual and per-
form duties as instructed.
e. If the pump and engine have been stored for
more than 12 months, some of the compo-
nents or lubricants may have exceeded their
maximum shelf life. These
must be inspected
or replaced to ensure maximum pump serv-
ice.
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.
Battery Specifications And Installation
Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the
engine battery was
not included with the unit. Re-
fer to the following specifications when selecting a
battery.
Table 1. Battery Specifications
Crank
@ 0 _ F
Reserve
Capacity
(Minutes)
@ 80 _ F
Overall
Dims.
(Inches)
960---975 365
20.5L
Cold
Amps
Approx.
Amp/
Hr.
Rating
175 8.75W
9.75H
x
x
Voltage
12 Volts
Refer to the information accompanying the battery
and/or electrolyte solution for activation and charg-
ing instructions.
Before installing the battery, clean the positive and
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi-
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro-
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first,
then the negative cable.
POSITIONING PUMP
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. Suction and dis-
charge hoses and piping must be re-
moved from the pump before lifting.
Lifting
Use lifting equipment with a capacity of at least
7,650 pounds (3540 kg.). The pump weighs ap-
proximately
1,560pounds (708 kg.), not including
the weight of any customer installed options. Cus-
tomer installed equipment such as suction and dis-
charge piping
must be removed before attempting
to lift.
The pump assembly can be seriously
damaged if the cables or chains used to lift
and move the unit are improperly wrapped
around the pump.
Alignment
The alignment of the pump end and engine are crit-
ical for trouble-free performance. During repair of
the pump end, refer to
Securing Intermediate and
Drive Assembly to Engine in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR, Section E for Details.
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.
If the pump has been mounted on a moveable
base, make certain the base is stationary by setting
the brake and blocking the wheels before attempt-
ing to operate the pump.
To ensure sufficient lubrication and fuel supply to
the engine,
do not position the pump and engine
more than 15_ off horizontal for continuous opera-
tion. The pump and engine may be positioned up
to 30_ off horizontal for
intermittent operation
only; however, the engine manufacturer should be
consulted for continuous operation at angles
greater than 15_.