Pump and seal disassembly and reassembly – Gorman-Rupp Pumps PAV3C60C-B-E10 575/3 All serial numbers User Manual
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PA SERIES
OM-06502
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
PAGE E - 14
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY
AND REASSEMBLY
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de
cals attached to the pump.
This pump requires little service due to its rugged,
minimum‐maintenance design. However, if it be
comes necessary to inspect or replace the wearing
parts, follow these instructions which are keyed to
the illustrations (see Figures 1 through 6) and the
corresponding Parts Lists. Maintenance and repair
instructions for the air compressor are covered
separately in specific literature available from the
manufacturer.
Some pump service functions may be performed
without separating the pump end assembly from
the power source. However, the priming chamber
(3, Figure 3) and discharge check valve assembly
(2, Figure 3) must be removed to service most
pump components. The following instructions as
sume complete disassembly of the pump is re
quired.
Before attempting to service the pump, lock out
and tag out incoming power to the control box and
take precautions to ensure that it will remain inop
erative. Close all valves in the suction and dis
charge lines and drain the pump casing by remov
ing the casing drain plug (13, Figure 4). Clean and
reinstall the drain plug.
This manual will alert personnel to
known procedures which require spe
cial attention, to those which could
damage equipment, and to those which
could be dangerous to personnel.
How
ever, this manual cannot possibly antici
pate and provide detailed instructions
and precautions for every situation that
might occur during maintenance of the
unit. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
the owner/maintenance personnel to
ensure that only safe, established main
tenance procedures are used, and that
any procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab
lishing that neither personal safety nor
pump integrity are compromised by
such practices.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Lock out and tag out incoming
power to the control box to ensure
that the pump will remain inopera
tive.
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature and make
sure it is cool before opening any
covers, plates, gauges, or plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump may be equipped with an op
tional automatic starting system, and
therefore subject to automatic restart.
Keep hands and clothing away from the
unit to prevent injury during automatic
operation. Lock out the power from the
control box to ensure that the pump will
remain inoperative. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury.
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