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Installation - section b – Gorman-Rupp Pumps 3D-B 883512 and up User Manual

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D SERIES

OM−01490

PAGE B − 1

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION − SECTION B

Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

Since pump installations are seldom identical, this

section offers only general recommendations and

practices required to inspect, position, and ar-

range the pump and piping.

For further assistance, contact your Gorman-Rupp
distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.

Pump Dimensions

See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen-
sions of this pump.

OUTLINE DRAWING

Figure 1. Pump Model 3D-B

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION

The pump assembly was inspected and tested be-
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc-
curred during shipment. Check as follows:

a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged

threads, and other obvious damage.

b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard-

ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry-
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur-
faces.

c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings

on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated.

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 and

motor 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.