Gorman-Rupp Pumps S6B1-E95 575/3 1429763 and up - Manual (Page 49)

OM-06257 S SERIES PUMPS
PAGE E - 23 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
cavity for its full duration first, then use the shutoff
valve to maintain the motor cavity vacuum while
testing the seal cavity. The motor cavity vacuum
must be higher than the vacuum in the seal cavity
to prevent separation of the seal faces or unseating
the stationary seal seat between the seal and mo­ tor cavities.
Figure E-6 shows a simple schematic for setting
up either a vacuum pump or a venturi/compressor
test system.
ООО
ООО
Tee
Manometer
Vacuum Pump
Submersible
Pump
Full-Closing
Ball-Type
Shutoff Valve
Quick Disconnect
Fitting
Quick Disconnect
Fitting
Air Compressor
Venturi
Figure E-6. Vacuum Test System
Table E-1 shows the vacuum to be drawn on each
cavity, and the duration to maintain each vacuum
reading. Any change in vacuum reading during the test indicates a leak which must be identified
and corrected before putting the pump back into
service.
Table E-1. Vacuum Test Data
Pump
Model
Seal Cavity
Vacuum
(In. Hg.)
Motor Cavity
Vacuum
(In. Hg.)
Duration
(Minutes)
Duration
(Minutes)
S6B 30 8 20 2
LUBRICATION
Seal Cavity
Check the oil level in the seal cavity before initial
startup, after the first two weeks of operation, and
every month thereafter.
Check the oil level only when the pump
is cool. If the oil level plug is removed
when the pump is hot, pressure in the
seal cavity can cause hot oil to be
ejected as the plug is removed.
To check the seal cavity oil, lay the pump on its side
and remove the seal cavity plug (13) in the interme­
diate. Tip the pump and drain off a small amount of
oil into a transparent cup. If the oil level is abnor­
mally low, or the color milky or dark, refer to Drain­
ing Oil From Seal Cavity in this section for instruc­
tions and troubleshooting tips. If the oil is clear, ap­
ply `Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon No. 592' or
equivalent to the threads of the pipe plug, before
reinstalling the plug.
To fill the seal cavity, remove the pipe plug (15) and
add the recommended grade of submersible
pump oil. Apply `Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon
No. 592' or equivalent to the threads of the pipe
plug, before reinstalling the plug.
See Table E-2 for quantity of lubricant when lubri­
cating a dry (overhauled) pump. See Table E-3 for
lubricant specifications.
The grade of lubricant used is critical to the opera­
tion of this pump. Use premium quality hydraulic oil
as specified in the following table. Oil must be
stored in a clean, tightly closed container in a rea­
sonably dry environment.