Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual: Super T Series R Pump

OM-07116-01
June 20, 2017
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
SUPER T SERIESr PUMP
MODEL
T4A60S‐4LE2T FT4‐ESP
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS
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The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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spaces provided below. Your Gorman‐Rupp distributor
needs this information when you require parts or service.
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Serial Number:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE I - 1
SAFETY ‐ SECTION A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE A - 1
INSTALLATION - SECTION B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1

Pump Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1
Battery Specifications And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
POSITIONING PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 2
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Line Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Connections to Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
SUCTION LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 3
Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 4
Suction Lines In Sumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 4
Suction Line Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 4
FLOAT SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 5
OPTIONAL SUBMERSIBLE TRANSDUCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 6
DISCHARGE LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 7
Siphoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 7
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 7
Bypass Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 7
AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 8
Air Release Valve Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 9
ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 9
OPERATION - SECTION C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 1

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
PRIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-1
ROUTINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
Lines With a Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
Lines Without a Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-2
OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
OPERATIONAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
Pump Vacuum Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
Liquid Temperature And Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
Strainer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-3
STOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C-4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
Manual Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4

Automatic Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
Safety Shutdown System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
PERIODIC CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
Seal Cavity and Bearing Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
Bearing Temperature Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
Engine Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4
COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 5
TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 1
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 4
PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1
STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1

PARTS LISTS:
Pump Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 3
Power Unit Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 7
Pump End Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 9
Repair Rotating Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 11
Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 12
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 13
Back Cover And Wear Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Suction Check Valve Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Separating Intermediate And Drive Assembly From Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 14
Loosening Impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 15
Rotating Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 15
Impeller Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 16
Seal Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 16
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 16
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 17
Seal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 18
Impeller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Rotating Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Suction Check Valve Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 21
Back Cover Installation And Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 22
Securing Pump End To Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 23
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 23
Final Pump Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 24
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 24
Seal Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 24
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 24
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 24
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07116
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump. HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION
Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely DEFINITIONS
install and operate your pump. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or damage to the The following are used to alert maintenance per
pump. sonnel to procedures which require special atten
tion, to those which could damage equipment, and
to those which could be dangerous to personnel:
Because pump installations are seldom identical,
this manual cannot possibly provide detailed in
structions and precautions for every aspect of
each specific application. Therefore, it is the re
sponsibility of the owner/installer of the pump to
ensure that applications not addressed in this Immediate hazards which WILL result in
manual are performed only after establishing that severe personal injury or death. These
neither operator safety nor pump integrity are com instructions describe the procedure re
promised by the installation. Pumps and related quired and the injury which will result
equipment must be installed and operated ac from failure to follow the procedure.
cording to all national, local and industry stan
dards.
If there are any questions regarding the pump or Hazards or unsafe practices which
its application which are not covered in this man COULD result in severe personal injury
ual or in other literature accompanying this unit, or death. These instructions describe
please contact your Gorman‐Rupp distributor, or the procedure required and the injury
The Gorman‐Rupp Company: which could result from failure to follow
the procedure.
The Gorman‐Rupp Company

P.O. Box 1217
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217
Phone: (419) 755-1011 Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
or: result in minor personal injury or product
Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited or property damage. These instructions
70 Burwell Road describe the requirements and the possi
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7 ble damage which could result from failure
Phone: (519) 631-2870
to follow the procedure.
NOTE
Instructions to aid in installation, operation, and
maintenance or which clarify a procedure.
For information or technical assistance on the
power source, contact the power source manufac
turer's local dealer or representative.
INTRODUCTION PAGE I - 1
SAFETY ‐ SECTION A
This information applies to Super T Se forming any maintenance. Failure to do
riesr engine driven pumps. Refer to the so may result in serious personal injury.
manual accompanying the engine be
fore attempting to begin operation.
Because pump installations are seldom

identical, this manual cannot possibly This pump is designed to handle dirty
provide detailed instructions and pre water containing specified entrained
cautions for each specific application. solids. Do not attempt to pump volatile,
Therefore, it is the owner/installer's re corrosive, or flammable liquids which
sponsibility to ensure that applications may damage the pump or endanger per
not addressed in this manual are per sonnel as a result of pump failure.
formed only after establishing that nei
ther operator safety nor pump integrity
are compromised by the installation.
Death or serious personal injury and

damage to the pump or components
can occur if proper lifting procedures
Before attempting to open or service the are not observed. Make certain that
pump: hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
good working condition and of suffi
1. Familiarize yourself with this man cient capacity and that they are posi
ual. tioned so that loads will be balanced
2. Shut down the engine and discon
and the pump or components will not be
nect the positive battery cable to
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
ensure that the pump will remain
charge hoses and piping must be re
inoperative.
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
3. Allow the pump to completely cool
the pump or component only as high as
if overheated.
4. Check the temperature before necessary and keep personnel away
opening any covers, plates, or from suspended objects.
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously. After the unit has been installed, make
7. Drain the pump. certain that the pump and all piping or
hose connections are tight, properly
supported and secure before operation.
This pump is equipped with an automat

ic starting system, and is subject to au
tomatic restart. Keep hands and cloth Do not operate the pump against a
ing away from the unit to prevent injury closed discharge valve for long periods
during automatic operation. Disconnect of time. If operated against a closed dis
the positive battery cable before per charge valve, pump components will
SAFETY PAGE A - 1
OM-07116 SUPER T SERIES
deteriorate, and the liquid could come stands and chock the wheels, if so
to a boil, build pressure, and cause the equipped. Use caution when positioning
pump casing to rupture or explode. the skid‐mounted unit to prevent damage
to the fuel tank.
Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,

pipe plugs, or fittings from an over Do not operate an internal combustion
heated pump. Vapor pressure within the engine in an explosive atmosphere.
pump can cause parts being disen When operating internal combustion
gaged to be ejected with great force. Al engines in an enclosed area, make cer
low the pump to completely cool before tain that exhaust fumes are piped to the
servicing. outside. These fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas that is color
less, tasteless, and odorless.
This pump may be used to handle mate

rials which could cause illness through
direct exposure or emitted fumes. Wear Fuel used by internal combustion en
adequate protective clothing when gines presents an extreme explosion
working on the pump or piping. and fire hazard. Make certain that all
fuel lines are securely connected and
free of leaks. Never refuel a hot or run
ning engine. Avoid overfilling the fuel
tank. Always use the correct type of fuel.
Do not operate the pump without guards
in place over the rotating parts. Ex
posed rotating parts can catch clothing,
fingers or tools, causing severe injury to
personnel. Never tamper with the governor to gain
more power. The governor establishes
safe operating limits that should not be
exceeded. See the performance curve
on page E-1 for the maximum continu
Make sure the pump is level. Lower jack ous operating speed for this pump.
PAGE A - 2 SAFETY
INSTALLATION - SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. specific application. Since the pressure supplied
to the pump is critical to performance and safety,
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of the
section offers only general recommendations and maximum permissible operating pressure as
practices required to inspect, position, and ar shown on the pump performance curve.
range the pump and piping.
For further assistance, contact your Gorman‐Rupp
Most of the information pertains to a standard
distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
static lift application where the pump is positioned
above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
If installed in a flooded suction application where Pump Dimensions

the liquid is supplied to the pump under pressure,
some of the information such as mounting, line See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen
configuration, and priming must be tailored to the sions of this pump.
OUTLINE DRAWING
54.19
104.00 [ 1376,5 ]
[ 2641,6 ] APPROX 28.69
47.00 [ 728,8 ]
[ 1193,8 ]
21.01
[ 533,6 ]
DISCHARGE:
4.00-8 NPT
SUCTION:
4.00-8 NPT
75.50
[ 1917,7 ]
APPROX
1.20 46.17
[ 30,6 ] [ 1172,6 ]
APPROX
.69/[17,5] DIA
2 PLACES
14.75 41.25 6.99 2.75
[ 374,6 ] [ 1047,8 ] [ 177,6 ] [ 69,8 ]
5.50
.75 2.75 [ 139,7 ]
[ 19,0 ] [ 69,8 ] TYP 14.75
.625-11 UNC [ 374,6 ]
16 PLACES
95.50 29.50
[ 2425,7 ] [ 749,3 ]
3.38 44.25
POWERED BY: ISUZU 4LE2T DIESEL ENGINE [ 85,7 ] [ 1124,0 ]
Figure 1. Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION a. Inspect the pump assembly for cracks, dents,

damaged threads, and other obvious dam
The pump assembly was inspected and tested be age.
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard
curred during shipment. Check as follows: ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry
INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur POSITIONING PUMP

faces.
c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings

on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated. Death or serious personal injury and
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re can occur if proper lifting procedures
fer to LUBRICATION in the MAINTENANCE are not observed. Make certain that
AND REPAIR section of this manual and per hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
form duties as instructed. good working condition and of suffi
cient capacity and that they are posi
tioned so that loads will be balanced
e. If the pump and engine have been stored for
more than 12 months, some of the compo
and the pump or components will not be
nents or lubricants may have exceeded their
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
maximum shelf life. These must be inspected charge hoses and piping must be re
or replaced to ensure maximum pump serv moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
ice. the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your Lifting
Gorman‐Rupp distributor or the factory to deter
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
pump into service until appropriate action has
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and
been taken.
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed
equipment such as suction and discharge hoses
Battery Specifications And Installation or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed
units.
Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the

Mounting
engine battery was not included with the unit.
When selecting a battery, refer to the specifications
Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
on the paper tag attached to the battery box in or
practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount
der to ensure the proper size and electrical charac
ing is essential for proper operation.
teristics of the battery.
The pump may have to be supported or shimmed
Refer to the information accompanying the battery to provide for level operation or to eliminate vibra
and/or electrolyte solution for activation and charg tion.
ing instructions.
If the pump has been mounted on a moveable
base, make certain the base is stationary by setting
Before installing the battery, clean the positive and the brake and blocking the wheels before attempt
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi ing to operate the pump.
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps To ensure sufficient lubrication and fuel supply to
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro the engine, do not position the pump and engine
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first, more than 15_ off horizontal for continuous opera
then the negative cable. tion. The pump and engine may be positioned up
PAGE B - 2 INSTALLATION
to 30_ off horizontal for intermittent operation lines are used, they should have adequate support
only; however, the engine manufacturer should be to secure them when filled with liquid and under
consulted for continuous operation at angles pressure.
greater than 15_.
Gauges
Clearance
Most pumps are drilled and tapped for installing
discharge pressure and vacuum suction gauges.
When positioning the pump, allow a minimum
If these gauges are desired for pumps that are not
clearance of 18 inches (457,2 mm) in front of the
tapped, drill and tap the suction and discharge
back cover to permit removal of the cover and easy
lines not less than 18 inches (457,2 mm) from the
access to the pump interior.
suction and discharge ports and install the lines.
Installation closer to the pump may result in erratic
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING readings.
Pump performance is adversely effected by in SUCTION LINES

creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric
tion losses. See the performance curve and notes To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim
on Page E‐1 to be sure your overall application al ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as
lows pump to operate within the safe operation possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the
range. line must always slope upward to the pump from
the source of the liquid being pumped; if the line
slopes down to the pump at any point along the
Materials
suction run, air pockets will be created.
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
Fittings
discharge lines; however, the materials must be
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
Suction lines should be the same size as the pump
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein
inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us
should be the eccentric type, and should be in
ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom
stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost
mended.
to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor
mally used in suction lines, but if a valve is used,
Line Configuration install it with the stem horizontal to avoid air pock
ets.
Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as
possible to minimize friction losses. Make mini Strainers
mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan
tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary, If a strainer is furnished with the pump, be certain
use the long‐radius type to minimize friction loss. to use it; any spherical solids which pass through a
strainer furnished with the pump will also pass
through the pump itself.
Connections to Pump
If a strainer is not furnished with the pump, but is
Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex installed by the pump user, make certain that the
actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into total area of the openings in the strainer is at least
place by tightening the flange bolts and/or cou three or four times the cross section of the suction
plings. line, and that the openings will not permit passage
of solids larger than the solids handling capability
Lines near the pump must be independently sup of the pump.
ported to avoid strain on the pump which could
cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life, This pump is designed to handle up to 3‐inch (76,2
and increased shaft and seal wear. If hose‐type mm) diameter spherical solids.
Sealing of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained

air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into
Since even a slight leak will affect priming, head, the suction inlet.
and capacity, especially when operating with a
high suction lift, all connections in the suction line If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,
should be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an air the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency
tight seal. Follow the sealant manufacturer's rec of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
ommendations when selecting and applying the suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis
pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
with the liquid being pumped. suction pipe.
Suction Lines In Sumps Suction Line Positioning
If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it The depth of submergence of the suction line is
should be positioned away from the wall of the critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 2 shows
sump at a distance equal to 1 1/2 times the diame recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc
ter of the suction line. ity.
If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the
sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc NOTE
tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into The pipe submergence required may be reduced
the sump, and air entering the suction line will re by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the
duce pump efficiency. end of the suction line. The larger opening size will
reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required
If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc submergence using the following formula based
tion inlet, install a baffle between the inflow and the on the increased opening size (area or diameter).
suction inlet at a distance 1‐1/2 times the diameter
Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity
FLOAT SWITCHES above the point where it bends along the bot
tom. Direct the suction line toward the flow,
and the float(s) away from the flow. If a stand
Installation pipe is available, attach the float switch cable
to the standpipe in the sump at the approxi
The standard pump is equipped with an auto‐start mate desired liquid level.
control system, and can be conformed to start and
stop as the liquid level in the wet well or sump rises b. In a single float system, the cable can be teth
and falls. The autostart unit employs either a single ered to the suction line or standpipe approxi
or double float switch system, where a bulb raises mately 6 inches (152 mm) above the float.
or lowers (floats) with the liquid level, thus activat This setting allows approximately 9 inches
ing an enclosed miniature switch. The floats are (229 mm) of liquid rise between pump start/
equipped with a socket type connector that plugs stop. The start/stop interval may be increased
into a matching receptacle on the auto‐start control by extending the float end of the cable. The
box. liquid level in the sump will increase approxi
mately 8 inches (203 mm) between start/stop
Standard floats are equipped with 50 feet (15,2 m)
intervals for every 6 inches (152 mm) of cable
of cable.
increase.
When installing the floats, note the following:
c. If a double float switch system is used, posi
a. Be sure to provide sufficient room in the wet tion the “Start” float at the desired high water
well or sump so that floats do not get ob level in the sump, and the “Stop” float at the
structed or drawn into the suction line. If a flex desired low water level in the pump.
ible suction hose is used, it may be extended
to lay along the bottom of the wet well or sump d. Refer to Figure 3 for additional float switch
and the float can be attached to the hose data.
ENGINE 3.0
CONTROL (0.9)
BOX 2.5
(.76)
ON
(Emptying) 2.0
(0.6)
OFF
(Filling) 1.5
(.46)
OPERATING 1.0
RANGE (0.3)
CABLE
TETHER (See Table Below) 0.5
POINT (.15)
OFF
(Emptying) 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
(0.3) (0.6) (0.9) (1.2)
ON
1.25” Pipe (Filling) APPROXIMATE FREE CORD LENGTH IN FT. (M)
(Not Furnished)
Figure 3. Float Switch Data
OPTIONAL SUBMERSIBLE trical signal proportional to liquid level. This electri

TRANSDUCER cal signal is distributed to the digital display on the
EPS through a scaling circuit which converts the
electrical signal to “feet of water”.
This unit may be equipped with an optional Elec
tronic Pressure Switch (EPS) that works in con
junction with a submersible transducer. The sub When installing the submersible transducer, note
mersible transducer converts pressure to an elec the following:
a. Handle the signal cable and transducer with cific gravity, the reading on the EPS should be
care during installation. Carefully lower the divided by the specific gravity of the mea
transducer into the wet well or sump; do not sured medium to obtain the actual level.
drop it to the bottom. To avoid clogging, sus
pend the transducer off the bottom.
e. Thoroughly clean the transducer after each
use to prevent clogging.
b. Be sure to provide sufficient room in the wet
well or sump so that the transducer does not
get drawn into the suction line. To prevent this,
a flexible suction hose may be extended to lay
along the bottom of the wet well or sump. The
transducer can then be attached to the hose
above the point where it bends along the bot
tom. See Figure B-4 for a typical installation. Do not disassemble the transducer or
loosen the compression nut at the signal
c. The wet well or sump must be vented to atmo cable entry. This will void warranty. There
sphere. are no user‐serviceable parts inside. Do
not nick or cut the jacket of the signal
d. The EPS is scaled in feet of water column. If cable; this will cause leakage and void
the measured medium is other than 1.0 spe warranty.
SUCTION
DISCHARGE LINE
LINE
SIGNAL CABLE
(ATTACH TO
SUCTION LINE)
SUCTION
SUBMERSIBLE STRAINER
TRANSDUCER
(DOWNSTREAM
FROM SUCTION)
FLOW
Figure 4. Typical Submersible Transducer Installation
DISCHARGE LINES In low discharge head applications (less than 30

feet (9,1 m)), it is recommended that the bypass
line be run back to the wet well, and located 6
Siphoning
inches below the water level or cut‐off point of the
low level pump. In some installations, this bypass
Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower
outline may be terminated with a six‐to‐eight foot
than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si
(1,8 to 2,4 m) length of 1‐1/4 inch (31,8 mm) I.D.
phon breaker is used in the line. Otherwise, a si
smooth‐bore hose; air and liquid vented during
phoning action causing damage to the pump
the priming process will then agitate the hose and
could result.
break up any solids, grease, or other substances
likely to cause clogging.
Valves
If a throttling valve is desired in the discharge line,

use a valve as large as the largest pipe to minimize
friction losses. Never install a throttling valve in a
suction line. A bypass line that is returned to a wet well
must be secured against being drawn into
With high discharge heads, it is recommended that the pump suction inlet.
a throttling valve and a system check valve be in
stalled in the discharge line to protect the pump It is also recommended that pipe unions be in
from excessive shock pressure and reverse rota stalled at each 90_ elbow in a bypass line to ease
tion when it is stopped. disassembly and maintenance.
In high discharge head applications (more than

30 feet (9,1 m), an excessive amount of liquid may
be bypassed and forced back to the wet well under
If the application involves a high discharge the full working pressure of the pump; this will re
head, gradually close the discharge duce overall pumping efficiency. Therefore, it is
throttling valve before stopping the pump. recommended that a Gorman‐Rupp Automatic
Air Release Valve be installed in the bypass line.
Bypass Lines
Gorman‐Rupp Automatic Air Release Valves are
Self‐priming pumps are not air compressors. Dur reliable, and require minimum maintenance. See
ing the priming cycle, air from the suction line must Automatic Air Release Valves in this section for
be vented to atmosphere on the discharge side. If installation and theory of operation of the Auto
the discharge line is open, this air will be vented matic Air Release Valve. Consult your Gorman‐
through the discharge. However, if a check valve Rupp distributor, or contact the Gorman‐Rupp
has been installed in the discharge line, the dis Company for selection of an Automatic Air Release
charge side of the pump must be opened to atmos Valve to fit your application.
pheric pressure through a bypass line installed be
tween the pump discharge and the check valve. A
self‐priming centrifugal pump will not prime if
there is sufficient static liquid head to hold the dis
charge check valve closed.
Except in certain specific applications (to
NOTE prevent flooding during service of an auto
The bypass line should be sized so that it does not matic air release valve in a below‐ground
affect pump discharge capacity; however, the by lift station), if a manual shut‐off valve is in
pass line should be at least 1 inch (25,4 mm) in di stalled anywhere in a bypass line, it must
ameter to minimize the chance of plugging. be a full‐opening, ball‐type valve to pre
vent plugging by solids.
through the bypass line and then close automati

cally when the pump is fully primed and pumping
at full capacity.
A manual shut‐off valve should not be installed

in any bypass line. A manual shut‐off valve may
inadvertently be left closed during operation. A
pump which has lost prime may continue to op
erate without reaching prime, causing danger
ous overheating and possible explosive rupture Some leakage (1 to 5 gallons [3.8 to 19
of the pump casing. Personnel could be severe liters] per minute) will occur when the
ly injured. valve is fully closed. Be sure the bypass
line is directed back to the wet well or
Allow an over‐heated pump to completely cool tank to prevent hazardous spills.
before servicing. Do not remove plates, covers,
gauges, or fittings from an over‐heated pump. Consult the manual accompanying the Air Release
Liquid within the pump can reach boiling tem
Valve for additional information on valve installation
peratures, and vapor pressure within the pump
can cause parts being disengaged to be ejected and performance.
with great force. After the pump completely
cools, drain the liquid from the pump by remov
ing the casing drain plug. Use caution when re Air Release Valve Installation
moving the plug to prevent injury to personnel
from hot liquid. The Automatic Air Release Valve must be inde
pendently mounted in a horizontal position be
AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE tween the pump discharge port and the inlet side of
the discharge check valve (see Figure 5). The inlet
When properly installed, a Gorman‐Rupp Auto opening in the Air Release Valve is equipped with
matic Air Release Valve will permit air to escape standard 1‐inch NPT pipe threads.
DISCHARGE PIPE
CLEAN‐OUT
COVER
INSTALL AIR RELEASE VALVE

IN HORIZONTAL POSITION
DISCHARGE
CHECK VALVE
90_ LONG
RADIUS
ELBOW
SUPPORT PUMP DISCHARGE

BRACKET
SELF‐PRIMING
CENTRIFUGAL
PUMP
BLEED LINE 1”
(25,4 MM) DIA. MIN.
(CUSTOMER FUR
NISHED) DO NOT EX
SUCTION
TEND BELOW PUMP LINE
OFF LIQUID LEVEL
WET WELL
OR SUMP
Figure 5. Typical Automatic Air Release Valve Installation
Connect the valve outlet to a bleed line which fold pipe. Contact your Gorman‐Rupp distributor or
slopes back to the wet well or sump. The bleed line the Gorman‐Rupp Company for information about
must be the same size as the outlet opening or installation of an Automatic Air Release Valve for
larger, depending on which Air Release Valve is be your specific application.
ing used. If piping is used for the bleed line, avoid
the use of elbows whenever possible.
NOTE ALIGNMENT
For multiple pump installations, it is recommended
that each Air Release Valve be fitted with an inde The alignment of the pump and the engine is criti
pendent bleeder line directed back to the wet well. cal for trouble‐free mechanical operation. See Sec
If multiple Air Release Valves are installed in a sys tion E, Securing Pump End To Engine for detailed
tem, do not direct bleeder lines to a common mani information.
OPERATION - SECTION C
OPERATION
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and Make sure the pump is level. Lower jack
decals attached to the pump. stands and chock the wheels, if so
equipped. Use caution when positioning
the skid‐mounted unit to prevent damage
to the fuel tank.
Do not operate an internal combustion

engine in an explosive atmosphere.
When operating an internal combustion This pump is equipped with automatic
engine in an enclosed area, make sure liquid level controls, and is subject to
exhaust fumes are piped to the outside. automatic restart. Keep hands and
These fumes contain carbon monoxide, clothing away from the unit to prevent
a deadly gas that is colorless, tasteless injury during automatic operation. Dis
and odorless. connect the positive battery cable be
fore performing any maintenance. Fail
ure to do so may result in serious per
sonal injury.
This pump is designed to handle most Consult the engine operations manual before at
non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids tempting to start the unit.
containing specified entrained solids Consult the manual accompanying the engine
and corrosives. Do not attempt to pump control box and start the pump.
volatile, corrosive, or flammable liquids
which may damage the pump or endan PRIMING
ger personnel as a result of pump fail
ure. Install the pump and piping as described in IN
STALLATION. Make sure that the piping connec
tions are tight, and that the pump is securely
mounted. Check that the pump is properly lubri
cated (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR).
Pump speed and operating condition
points must be within the continuous per This pump is self‐priming, but the pump should
formance range shown on the perfor never be operated unless there is liquid in the
mance curve on page E-1. pump casing.
STARTING
Check the fuel level and oil levels in the engine, air
compressor, pump bearings and seal housing. Never operate this pump unless there is
liquid in the pump casing. The pump will
Make sure the pump is level. Lower the jack stands not prime when dry. Extended operation of
and chock the wheels, if so equipped. a dry pump will destroy the seal assembly.
OPERATION PAGE C - 1
Add liquid to the pump casing when: continuous operating speed for this
1. The pump is being put into service for the
pump.
first time. A Gorman‐Rupp automatic air release valve may
2. The pump has not been used for a consider be installed in a bypass line, or the bypass line may
able length of time. be left open.
3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo
rated.
Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump

will prime and reprime as necessary.
A manual shut‐off valve should not be
installed in any bypass line. A manual
shut‐off valve may inadvertently be left
closed during operation. A pump which
has lost prime may continue to operate
After filling the pump casing, reinstall
without reaching prime, causing dan
and tighten the fill plug. Do not attempt
gerous overheating and possible explo
to operate the pump unless all connect
sive rupture of the pump casing. Per
ing piping is securely installed. Other
sonnel could be severely injured.
wise, liquid in the pump forced out un
der pressure could cause injury to per Lines With a Bypass
sonnel.
If a Gorman‐Rupp Automatic Air Release Valve has
To fill the pump, remove the pump casing fill cover
been installed, the valve will automatically open to
or fill plug in the top of the casing, and add clean
allow the pump to prime, and automatically close
liquid until the casing is filled. Replace the fill cover
after priming is complete (see INSTALLATION for
or fill plug before operating the pump.
Air Release Valve operation).
NOTE If the bypass line is open, air from the suction line
If the suction or discharge piping is open, a hose will be discharged through the bypass line back to
can be used to fill the casing through the piping. the wet well during the priming cycle. Liquid will
then continue to circulate through the bypass line
while the pump is in operation.
ROUTINE OPERATION Lines Without a Bypass
Open all valves in the discharge line and start the

Adjust the engine speed to achieve the desired engine. Priming is indicated by a positive reading
output. Do not exceed the factory set engine speed on the discharge pressure gauge or by a quieter
and system operating pressure. Do not operate operation. The pump may not prime immediately
below the recommended operating speed (if appli because the suction line must first fill with liquid. If
cable). the pump fails to prime within five minutes, stop it
and check the suction line for leaks.
After the pump has been primed, partially close the

discharge line throttling valve in order to fill the line
slowly and guard against excessive shock pres
Never tamper with the governor to gain sure which could damage pipe ends, gaskets,
more power. The governor establishes sprinkler heads, and any other fixtures connected
safe operating limits that should not be to the line. When the discharge line is completely
exceeded. Refer to the Performance filled, adjust the throttling valve to the required flow
Curve in Section E for the maximum rate.
PAGE C - 2 OPERATION
OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT the source of the leak, check the point of installa
tion of the vacuum gauge.
The safety shutdown system will automatically

stop the unit if engine operating temperature ex Liquid Temperature And Overheating
ceeds design limits. If engine over‐temperature
shutdown occurs, allow the unit to cool before re The maximum liquid temperature for this pump is
starting. 160_F (71_C). Do not apply it at a higher operating
temperature.
If engine overheating continues, check the engine
lubricant level and viscosity. Consult the engine Overheating can occur if operated with the valves
operation manual for the recommended lubricant in the suction or discharge lines closed. Operating
for operation in extreme heat. against closed valves could bring the liquid to a
boil, build pressure, and cause the pump to rup
If the unit is being operated in the automatic mode, ture or explode. If overheating occurs, stop the
adjust the liquid level device(s) to allow shorter run pump immediately and allow it to completely cool
and longer cooling periods, if possible. before servicing it. Approach any over‐heated
pump cautiously.
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
Allow an over‐heated pump to com

The engine powering this unit may be pletely cool before servicing. Do not re
equipped with an EPA‐compliant Exhaust move plates, covers, gauges, or fittings
After‐Treatment (EAT) system, which is de from an overheated pump. Liquid within
signed to reduce the amount of polutants the pump can reach boiling tempera
expelled into the atmosphere during oper tures, and vapor pressure within the
ation. Refer to the manual accompanying pump can cause parts being disen
the engine for a detailed explanation of the gaged to be ejected with great force. Af
engine EAT and follow all instructions in the ter the pump cools, drain the liquid from
engine manual to ensure uninterrupted op the pump by removing the casing drain
eration of the unit. plug. Use caution when removing the
plug to prevent injury to personnel from
Leakage
hot liquid.
Once the pump is fully primed, no leakage should Strainer Check

be visible at pump mating surfaces, or at pump
connections or fittings. Keep all line connections Check the strainer regularly, and clean it as neces
and fittings tight to maintain maximum pump effi sary. The strainer should also be checked if pump
ciency. flow rate begins to drop. Monitor and record the
vacuum suction gauge readings regularly to detect
strainer blockage.
Pump Vacuum Check
Never introduce air or steam pressure into the
Read the vacuum gauge with the pump primed pump casing or piping to remove a blockage. This
and at operation speed. Shut off the pump. The could result in personal injury or damage to the
vacuum gauge reading will immediately drop pro equipment. If backflushing is absolutely neces
portionate to static suction lift, and should then sta sary, liquid pressure must be limited to 50% of the
bilize. If the vacuum reading falls off rapidly after maximum permissible operating pressure shown
stabilization, an air leak exists. Before checking for on the pump performance curve.
STOPPING shutdown before putting the unit back

into service. Consult the factory for ad
Manual Stopping ditional information.
PERIODIC CHECKS
In the manual mode, reduce the throttle speed
slowly, and allow the engine to idle briefly before Seal Cavity and Bearing Lubrication
turning the keyswitch to `OFF'.
Both the seal and bearing cavities were fully lubri
cated at the factory. Check the lubrication levels
before startup, and regularly thereafter as indi
cated in Section E, Maintenance and Repair.
When lubrication is required, use only SAE No. 30
If the application involves a high discharge non‐detergent oil.
head, gradually close the discharge
throttling valve before stopping the pump. Bearing Temperature Check
Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem

Automatic Stopping
peratures because of heat generated by friction.
Temperatures up to 160_F (71_C) are considered
In the automatic mode, the pump will stop when
normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to
the liquid in the wet well or sump lowers and acti
at least 180_F (82_C).
vates the “Off” liquid level device(s). The pump will
restart automatically when the liquid rises and acti Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu
vates the “On” liquid level device(s). rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac
curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer
Safety Shutdown System against the housing. Record this temperature for
future reference.
The unit is equipped with a safety system to auto A sudden increase in bearing temperatures is a
matically shut down the engine under certain con warning that the bearings are at the point of failing
ditions. to operate properly. Make certain that the bearing
lubricant is of the proper viscosity and at the cor
Displays on the control panel will indicate which of
rect level (see LUBRICATION in Section E, Main
the safety features has caused the engine to shut
tenance and Repair). Bearing overheating can
down.
also be caused by shaft misalignment and/or ex
Should any of the safety features cause the engine cessive vibration.
to shut down, the cause must be determined and When pumps are first started, the bearings may
corrected before putting the unit back into service. seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con
tinued operation should bring the temperatures
All safety shutdown features are pre‐set at the fac down to normal levels.
tory for optimum performance and safety; do not
attempt to adjust these settings. Engine Fuel Filter
Consult the manual accompanying the engine,

and change the fuel filter periodically as indicated.
If operated under extremely dusty and/or humid
conditions, change the filter more frequently. Irreg
Never disconnect any of the safety shut ular performance and loss of power usually indi
down features; this will void the warran cate a dirty fuel filter.
ty and could result in serious damage to
the unit and/or injury to personnel. Safe Engine Oil
ty shutdown features are pre‐set at the The engine was lubricated for test at the factory.
factory; do not attempt to adjust any of However, always check the lubrication level before
the settings. Determine the cause of startup.
PAGE C - 4 OPERATION
Consult the manual accompanying the engine, for approximately one minute; this will remove any
and change the oil filter periodically as indicated. If remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat
operated under extremely dusty conditions, ing parts. If the pump will be idle for more than a
change the filter more frequently. few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con
taining a large amount of solids, drain the pump,
and flush it thoroughly with clean water. To prevent
COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION large solids from clogging the drain port and pre
venting the pump from completely draining, insert
In below freezing conditions, drain the pump to a rod or stiff wire in the drain port, and agitate the
prevent damage from freezing. Also, clean out any liquid during the draining process. Clean out any
solids by flushing with a hose. Operate the pump remaining solids by flushing with a hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
tiously.
Before attempting to open or service the 7. Drain the pump.
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Shut down the engine and discon
nect the positive battery cable to This pump is equipped with an automat
ensure that the pump will remain ic starting system, and is subject to au
inoperative. tomatic restart. Keep hands and cloth
3. Allow the pump to completely cool ing away from the unit to prevent injury
if overheated. during automatic operation. Disconnect
4. Check the temperature before the positive battery cable before per
opening any covers, plates, or forming any maintenance. Failure to do
plugs. so may result in serious personal injury.
Table 1. Trouble Shooting Chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY

PUMP FAILS TO PRIME Not enough liquid in casing. Add liquid to casing. See PRIMING.
Suction check valve contaminated or Clean or replace check valve.

damaged.
Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.
Leaking or worn seal or pump gas Check pump vacuum. Replace leak
ket. ing or worn seal or gasket.
Suction lift or discharge head too Check piping installation and install
high. bypass line if needed. See INSTAL
LATION.
Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces

sary.
PUMP STOPS OR FAILS Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.
TO DELIVER RATED
FLOW OR PRESSURE Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D - 1
Table 1. Trouble Shooting Chart (cont.)

PUMP STOPS OR FAILS Leaking or worn seal or pump gas Check pump vacuum. Replace
TO DELIVER RATED ket. leaking or worn seal or gasket.
FLOW OR PRESSURE
(cont.) Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces
sary.
Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct sub

proper level or sump too small. mergence as needed.
Impeller or other wearing parts Replace worn or damaged parts.

worn or damaged. Check that impeller is properly cen
tered and rotates freely.
Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris.
Discharge head too high. Install bypass line.
Suction lift too high. Measure lift w/vacuum gauge. Re

duce lift and/or friction losses in
suction line.
Pump speed too slow. Check engine output; consult en

gine operation manual.
EPS limit switches set improperly or Check EPS limit settings; check and
submersible transducer clogged. clean submersible transducer.
PUMP REQUIRES TOO Pump speed too high. Check engine output.
MUCH POWER
Discharge head too low. Adjust discharge valve.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.
Bearing(s) frozen. Disassemble pump and check

bearing(s).
PUMP CLOGS Discharge flow too slow. Open discharge valve fully to in
FREQUENTLY crease flow rate, and run engine at
maximum governed speed.
Suction check valve or foot valve Clean valve.

clogged or binding.
Liquid solution too thick. Dilute if possible.

EXCESSIVE NOISE Cavitation in pump. Reduce suction lift and/or friction
losses in suction line. Record vacu
um and pressure gauge readings
and consult local representative or
factory.
Pumping entrained air. Locate and eliminate source of air

bubble.
Pump or drive not securely Secure mounting hardware.

mounted.
Impeller clogged or damaged. Clean out debris; replace damaged

parts.
PAGE D - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 1. Trouble Shooting Chart (cont.)

BEARINGS RUN TOO Bearing temperature is high, but Check bearing temperature regular
HOT within limits. ly to monitor any increase.
Low or incorrect lubricant. Check for proper type and level of

lubricant.
Suction and discharge lines not Check piping installation for proper
properly supported. support.
Drive misaligned. Align drive properly.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE equipped) between regularly scheduled inspec

tions can indicate problems that can be corrected
Since pump applications are seldom identical, and before system damage or catastrophic failure oc
pump wear is directly affected by such things as curs. The appearance of wearing parts should also
the abrasive qualities, pressure and temperature be documented at each inspection for comparison
of the liquid being pumped, this section is intended as well. Also, if records indicate that a certain part
only to provide general recommendations and (such as the seal) fails at approximately the same
practices for preventive maintenance. Regardless duty cycle, the part can be checked and replaced
of the application however, following a routine pre before failure occurs, reducing unscheduled down
ventive maintenance schedule will help assure time.
trouble‐free performance and long life from your
Gorman‐Rupp pump. For specific questions con
For new applications, a first inspection of wearing
cerning your application, contact your Gorman‐
parts at 250 hours will give insight into the wear rate
Rupp distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
for your particular application. Subsequent inspec
Record keeping is an essential component of a tions should be performed at the intervals shown
good preventive maintenance program. Changes on the chart below. Critical applications should be
in suction and discharge gauge readings (if so inspected more frequently.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D - 3
Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Service Interval*
Item Daily Weekly Monthly Semi‐ Annually
Annually
General Condition (Temperature, Unusual
Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks,
Loose Hardware, Etc.) I
Pump Performance (Gauges, Speed, Flow) I
Bearing Lubrication I R
Seal Lubrication (And Packing Adjustment,
If So Equipped) I R
V‐Belts (If So Equipped) I
Air Release Valve Plunger Rod (If So Equipped) I C
Front Impeller Clearance (Wear Plate) I
Rear Impeller Clearance (Seal Plate) I
Check Valve I
Pressure Relief Valve (If So Equipped) C
Pump and Driver Alignment I
Shaft Deflection I
Bearings I
Bearing Housing I
Piping I
Driver Lubrication - See Mfgr's Literature
Legend:
I = Inspect, Clean, Adjust, Repair or Replace as Necessary
C = Clean
R = Replace
* Service interval based on an intermittant duty cycle equal to approximately 4000 hours annually.
Adjust schedule as required for lower or higher duty cycles or extreme operating conditions.
PAGE D - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK
OPERATING PERFORMANCE.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP
Based on 70_F (21_C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per
with minimum suction lift. Since pump installations formance or part numbers.
are seldom identical, your performance may be dif
ferent due to such factors as viscosity, specific
gravity, elevation, temperature, and impeller trim.
Pump speed and operating condition

If your pump serial number is followed by an “N”, points must be within the continuous per
your pump is NOT a standard production model. formance range shown on the curve.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 1

ILLUSTRATION
PARTS PAGE
7
8
6
5
4
2
10
1
11
22 3
21
20
21
20 13
16
19 18 17
12
15 14
Figure 1. Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP

PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
PARTS LIST
Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP
(From S/N 1659564 Up)
If your pump serial number is followed by an “N”, your pump is NOT a standard production model. Contact
the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify part numbers.
ITEM PART
NO. PART NAME NUMBER QTY
1 PUMP END ASSEMBLY 46186-416 1

2 CHECK VALVE/AIR RELEASE KIT 46421-107 1
3 PIPE NIPPLE T6448 15079 2
4 GROMMET 27135-082 1
5 SOCKET CONNECTOR 27263-001 1
6 FLANGED CAPSCREW 21634-505 2
7 HEX NUT D04 15991 2
8 LOCK WASHER J04 15991 2
9 ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY 42164-047 1
10 THERMOPLASTIC HOSE X 33" LG 18533-173 1
11 TBOLT CLAMP 3.5 IN 26518-164 2
12 CABLE SO 16/4 X 86" LG 18141-147 1
13 PLUG CONNECTOR 27261-301 1
14 ISUZU 4LE2T FT4 POWER UNIT 46143-190 1
15 PUMP MOUNTING KIT 48157-002 1
16 REDUCER PIPE BUSHING AP2008 11999 1
17 PIPE NIPPLE T0816 15079 1
18 PIPE ELBOW R08 11999 1
19 BALL VALVE 1/2" 26631-052 1
20 MALE HOSE END 26523-390 3
21 HOSE CLAMP 26518-642 5
22 HOSE .50 I.D. X 16" LG 18513-056 1
23 HOSE BARB FITTING 26523-388 1
24 HOSE .38 I.D. X 50" LG 18513-054 1
25 HOSE CLAMP 26518-666 2
27 PIPE CPLG 1/2 AE08 15079 1
28 PIPE CAP V08 15079 1
29 3/8 BARB X 1/2 NPT FTG 26523-387 1
30 HOSE .62 ID X 48" LG 18513-304 1
NOT SHOWN:
CAUTION DECAL 38816-169 1
SUCTION STICKER 6588AG 1
DISCHARGE STICKER 6588BJ 1

ILLUSTRATION
PARTS PAGE
REF REF REF

5 12 13
GREEN WIRE GREEN WIRE
BLACK WIRE
BLACK WIRE
G B B G
R R W
W
SILVER PIN SOCKET RED WIRE
WHITE WIRE
RED WIRE SILVER PIN SOCKET
WHITE WIRE
.25 1.25
WIRE END DETAIL
21
23
24
25
26
27
25
28
29
30 21
Figure 2. Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP (cont'd)

PARTS LIST
Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP
(From S/N 1659564 Up)
If your pump serial number is followed by an “N”, your pump is NOT a standard production model. Contact
the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify part numbers.
ITEM PART
1 PUMP END ASSEMBLY 46186-416 1

2 CHECK VALVE/AIR RELEASE KIT 46421-107 1
3 PIPE NIPPLE T6448 15079 2
4 GROMMET 27135-082 1
5 SOCKET CONNECTOR 27263-001 1
6 FLANGED CAPSCREW 21634-505 2
7 HEX NUT D04 15991 2
9 ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY 42164-047 1
10 THERMOPLASTIC HOSE X 33" LG 18533-173 1
11 TBOLT CLAMP 3.5 IN 26518-164 2
12 CABLE SO 16/4 X 86" LG 18141-147 1
13 PLUG CONNECTOR 27261-301 1
14 ISUZU 4LE2T FT4 POWER UNIT 46143-190 1
15 PUMP MOUNTING KIT 48157-002 1
16 REDUCER PIPE BUSHING AP2008 11999 1
17 PIPE NIPPLE T0816 15079 1
18 PIPE ELBOW R08 11999 1
19 BALL VALVE 1/2" 26631-052 1
20 MALE HOSE END 26523-390 3
21 HOSE CLAMP 26518-642 5
22 HOSE .50 I.D. X 16" LG 18513-056 1
24 HOSE .38 I.D. X 50" LG 18513-054 1
25 HOSE CLAMP 26518-666 2
27 PIPE CPLG 1/2 AE08 15079 1
28 PIPE CAP V08 15079 1
29 3/8 BARB X 1/2 NPT FTG 26523-387 1
30 HOSE .62 ID X 48" LG 18513-304 1
NOT SHOWN:
CAUTION DECAL 38816-169 1
SUCTION STICKER 6588AG 1
DISCHARGE STICKER 6588BJ 1

ILLUSTRATION
25
22
21
13
24 20
23
22 DETAIL A
21 14
13
19 18 17
10
2 16
A
3
15
14 13 11
12
8 7 6 5
Figure 3. Power Unit Kit

PARTS LIST
Power Unit Kit
ITEM PART
1 BASE/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 41553-055 24150 1

2 ISUZU 4LE2T ENGINE FT4 29223-401 1
3 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION KIT 48122-563 1
4 LIFTING BAIL KIT 48274-811 1
6 HEX NUT D10 15991 4
7 FLAT WASHER K10 15991 4
8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW B1008 15991 4
9 PIPE PLUG P24 10009 1
10 1/0 POSITIVE CABLE ASSY 47311-113 1
11 BATTERY BOX ASSY 42432-005 1
12 1/0 NEGATIVE CABLE ASSY 47311-178 1
13 HOSE CLAMP 26518-642 5
14 HOSE .37 ID X 30" LG 18513-302 1
15 CABLE TIE 27111-227 2
16 HOSE .37 ID X 36" LG 18513-302 1
17 CABLE TIE 27111-218 1
19 AIR VENT S1703 1
20 LOCKING FUEL CAP 29332-111 1
22 FUEL PICKUP 29332-145 2
24 HOSE .37 ID X 16" LG 18513-302 1
25 FUEL SENDING UNIT KIT 48122-939 1
NOT SHOWN:
WARNING DECAL 38816-203 4
ENGINE START‐UP TAG 38816-269 1
FLOAT SWITCH 48312-980 1
ULTRA LOW SULFUR FUEL DECAL 38816-196 1
INSTRUCTION DECAL 38818-144 1
ENGINE OPERATING DECAL 38816-347 1
FUEL TANK DRAIN LABEL 38816-321 4
WARNING DECAL 2613FE 1

ILLUSTRATION
28
27
26
25
1 3 3
24
22 23
21
3
29
4
31
17 32
18
19
33
10
20 8 11
12
30 15
16 6
15 14
13
35
8
9
34
Figure 4. Pump End Assembly

PARTS LIST
Pump End Assembly
ITEM PART NAME PART QTY ITEM PART NAME PART QTY
NO. NUMBER NO. NUMBER
.1 PUMP CASING SEE NOTE BELOW 1 23 GASKET ‐ SUCT FLANGE 11389G 19370 1
2 REPAIR ROTATING ASSY 44163-347 1 24 4'' FLAP VALVE ASSY 46411-062 1
.3 PIPE PLUG P04 15079 3 25 FILL COVER PLATE ASSY 42111-344 1
4 LOCK WASHER J10 15991 8 -DRIVE SCREW BM#04-03 17000 2
5 O‐RING 25152-273 1 -WARNING PLATE 38816-097 13990 1
6 O‐RING S1674 2 -COVER GASKET 50G 19210 1
7 ADJ SHIM 13130 17040 8 26 CLAMP BAR 38111-004 11010 1
8 LOCK WASHER J08 15991 8 .27 MACHINE BOLT A1014 15991 2
9 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW B0806 15991 4 28 SCREW-CLAMP BAR 31912-009 15000 1
.10 PIPE PLUG P20 10009 1 29 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW B1008 15991 8
11 WEAR PLATE ASSY 10532A 15990 1 30 HEX NUT D06 15991 2
12 O‐RING 25152-273 1 31 NAMEPLATE BLANK 38819-002 13000 1
13 BACK COVER PLATE ASSY42111-802 1 32 DRIVE SCREW BM#04-03 17000 4
BACK COVER PLATE 38243-465 10000 1
.33 STUD C1213 15991 4
-DRIVE SCREW BM#04-03 17000 4
.34 PIPE PLUG P08 15079 1
-WARNING PLATE 2613EV 13990 1
35 DRIVE ASSEMBLY 44162-160 1
-PRESS RELIEF VALVE 26662-005 1
-WARNING DECAL 38816-302 1 NOT SHOWN:
14 HANDLE 12354 13010 1 4" STRAINER ASSEMBLY 2690C 24000 1
15 LOCK WASHER J06 15991 4 INSTRUCTION TAG 38817-023 1
16 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW B0604 15991 2 SUCTION STICKER 6588AG 1
17 LOCK COLLAR 38115-551 15001 4 PRIME STICKER 6588AH 1
18 ADJUSTING SCREW 31871-070 1500G 4 DISCHARGE STICKER 6588BJ 1
19 BACK COVER NUT 31871-073 15000 4 G‐R DECAL GR-03 1
20 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW B0804-1/2 15991 4 LUBRICATION DECAL 38817-084 1
21 SUCTION FLANGE 11389 10010 1 WARNING DECAL 2613FE 1
22 CHECK VALVE PIN 11557 17010 1 SUPER "T" DECAL 38812-089 1
INDICATES PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR STOCK
. INCLUDED WITH REPAIR 46472-721 1

PUMP CASING ASSY

ILLUSTRATION
2
31 32 10 32
30
11
9
12
29 14
8 13
7
26
SEAL AREA DETAIL 6
14
5
28 15
4 15
27
3
2
16
17
23
18
21
20 19
22
24
25
6
Figure 5. Repair Rotating Assembly

PARTS LIST
Repair Rotating Assembly
ITEM PART
1 IMPELLER 10528 11010 1

2 IMPELLER ADJ SHIM SET 37J 17090 REF
3 CARTRIDGE SEAL ASSEMBLY 46513-151 1
4 SEAL PLATE 38272-234 10010 1
5 SEAL PLATE GASKET 10959G 20000 1
6 OIL SEAL S1352 2
6A OIL SEAL S1352 2
6B OIL SEAL S1352 2
7 LOCKWASHER J08 15991 4
8 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0805-1/2 15991 4
9 BEARING HOUSING 38251-415 10000 1
10 VENTED PLUG 4823A 15079 1
11 AIR VENT S1530 1
12 RED PIPE BUSHING AP0802 15079 1
13 PIPE PLUG P12 15079 1
14 SEAL CAVITY SIGHT GAUGE S1471 1
14A BEARING CAVITY SIGHT GAUGE S1471 1
15 BEARING HOUSING DRAIN PLUG P04 15079 1
15A SEAL CAVITY DRAIN PLUG P04 15079 1
16 CAPSCREW .375 x 1.375 21632-936 8
17 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 8
18 DRIVE FLANGE 38545-005 10000 1
19 INTERMEDIATE GUARD 42381-509 24152 2
20 DRIVE FLANGE GASKET 38683-275 18000 1
21 RETAINING RING S442 1
22 OUTBOARD BALL BEARING S375 1
23 SHAFT KEY N0608 15990 1
24 IMPELLER SHAFT 38514-822 1706H 1
25 INBOARD BALL BEARING S1088 1
26 SOC HD PIPE PLUG PC20 10009 1
27 SEAL PLATE O‐RING 25152-273 1
28 ROTATING ASSY ADJ SHIM 13130-3 17040 8
29 BEARING HOUSING O‐RING S1674 1
30 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 2613GG 13990 1
31 DRIVE SCREW BM#04-03 17000 2
32 SHIPPING PLUG 11495B 15079 2
NOT SHOWN:
INSTRUCTION TAG 6588U 1
INDICATES PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR STOCK

ILLUSTRATION
0.00 IN.
0.00 MM
Figure 6. Drive Assembly

PARTS LIST
ITEM PART
1 COUPLING KIT 48112-005 1

2 -BUSHING 24131-496 1
3 -COUPLING ASSEMBLY 24391-105 1
4 -LOCKWASHER 21171-536 8
5 . -SOCKET HD CAPSCREW BD0606-1/2 15991 8
5 ' -SOCKET HD CAPSCREW 22644-220 8
6 . HEX HD CAPSCREW B0605 15991 12
6 ' HEX HD CAPSCREW 22645-164 12
7 . LOCKWASHER J06 15991 12
7 ' LOCKWASHER 21171-511 12
. USE FOR SAE APPLICATIONS

' USE FOR METRIC APPLICATIONS

PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY the owner/maintenance personnel to

AND REASSEMBLY ensure that only safe, established main
tenance procedures are used, and that
Review all SAFETY information in Section A. any procedures not addressed in this
manual are performed only after estab
Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de lishing that neither personal safety nor
cals attached to the pump. pump integrity are compromised by
such practices.
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
accompanying parts lists.
Before attempting to open or service the
Many service functions may be performed by pump:
draining the pump and removing the back cover
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
assembly. If major repair is required, the piping
ual.
and/or power source must be disconnected. The
2. Switch off the engine ignition and
following instructions assume complete disassem
bly is required.
disconnect the positive battery
cable to ensure that the pump will
Before attempting to service the pump, disconnect remain inoperative.
or lock out the power source and take precautions 3. Allow the pump to completely cool
to ensure that it will remain inoperative. Close all if overheated.
valves in the suction and discharge lines. 4. Check the temperature before
opening any covers, plates, or
For engine disassembly and repair, consult the lit plugs.
erature supplied with the engine, or contact your 5. Close the suction and discharge
local engine representative. valves.
No instructions for removal and/or disassembly of tiously.
the enclosure or its components are provided in
7. Drain the pump.
this manual. If removal of the enclosure is required
for pump service, be sure to use safe shop practic
es so as not to endanger personnel, and use cau
tion to prevent damage to the enclosure.
Death or serious personal injury and

can occur if proper lifting procedures
This manual will alert personnel to are not observed. Make certain that
known procedures which require spe hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
cial attention, to those which could good working condition and of suffi
damage equipment, and to those which cient capacity and that they are posi
could be dangerous to personnel. How tioned so that loads will be balanced
ever, this manual cannot possibly antici and the pump or components will not be
pate and provide detailed instructions damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
and precautions for every situation that charge hoses and piping must be re
might occur during maintenance of the moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
unit. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away NOTE

from suspended objects. Further disassembly of the check valve is not re
quired since it must be replaced as a complete unit.
Individual parts are not sold separately.
Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re Separating Intermediate And Drive Assembly
placement parts. Failure to do so may cre From Engine
ate a hazard and damage the pump or di (Figure 6)
minish optimal pump performance. Any
such hazard, damage or diminished per Further disassembly requires separating the pump
formance is not covered by the warranty. end and drive assembly from the engine. Install a
standard 5/8‐11 UNC lifting eye in the tapped hole
Back Cover And Wear Plate Removal in the top of the pump casing. Be sure to screw the
(Figure 4) eye into the casing until fully engaged. Support the
pump using a suitable hoist and the lifting eye.
The wear plate (11) is easily accessible and may be
serviced by removing the back cover assembly
(13). Before attempting to service the pump, re
move the pump casing drain plug (10) and drain
the pump. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
Do not attempt to lift the complete pump
Remove the back cover nuts (19) and pry the back unit using the lifting eye. It is designed
cover and assembled wear plate from the pump to facilitate removal or installation of in
casing (1). dividual components only. Additional
weight may result in damage to the
NOTE pump or failure of the eye bolt.
An alternate method of removing the back cover Remove the hardware securing the pump casing
from the pump casing is to remove the back cover to the base.
nuts (19) and two diagonally opposing locking col
lars (17). Install two 1/2-13 UNC x 2 inch long Disengage the hardware (6 and 7) securing the
screws in the tapped holes in the back cover and drive flange to the engine bellhousing, and remove
use them to press the back cover out of the pump the guards (19, Figure 5). Separate the pump end
casing. and drive assembly from the engine by pulling the
pump end straight away from the engine.
Inspect the wear plate and replace it if badly scored As the assemblies separate, the flexible portion of
or worn. To remove the wear plate, disengage the the coupling assembly (3) will remain on the shaft.
hardware (15 and 30). To remove the coupling from the shaft, unscrew the
two allen head setscrews from the bushing (2).
Inspect the back cover and wear plate O‐rings (6 Screw one of the setscrews into the puller hole on
and 12) and replace it if damaged or worn. the circumference of the bushing. As the coupling
and bushing separate, remove the bushing, and
Suction Check Valve Removal slide the coupling off the shaft. Remove the shaft
key (23, Figure 5).
(Figure 4)
It is not necessary to remove the outer ring of the
If the check valve assembly (24) is to be serviced, coupling from the engine flywheel unless the cou
remove the check valve pin (22), reach through the pling must be replaced. To remove the ring, disen
back cover opening and pull the complete assem gage the hardware (4 and 5) securing it to the fly
bly from the suction flange (21). wheel.

Remove any leveling shims used under the casing

mounting feet. Tie and tag the shims for ease of Turn
Counterclockwise
reassembly.
Move the pump end to a clean, well equipped shop

area for further disassembly.
Loosening Impeller Lathe Dog Arm
(Figure 5)
“V” Notch
Before attempting to loosen the impeller, remove Heavy
the seal cavity drain plug (15A) and drain the lubri Bar Stock Shaft Key
cant. This will prevent the oil from escaping as the Impeller
impeller is removed. Clean and reinstall the drain Shaft
plug. Lathe Dog
Setscrew
With the pump end separated from the engine and
the back cover (13, Figure 4) removed, wedge a
block of wood between the vanes of the impeller Figure 7. Loosening Impeller
and the pump casing to prevent rotation.
If removed, install the shaft key (23) in the shaft Rotating Assembly Removal
keyway. Install a lathe dog on the drive end of the (Figure 5)
shaft (24) with the “V” notch positioned over the
shaft key. Remove the hardware (8 and 9, Figure 4) securing
the rotating assembly to the pump casing. Sepa
With the impeller rotation still blocked, see Figure 7 rate the rotating assembly by pulling straight away
and use a long piece of heavy bar stock to pry from the pump casing. Tie and tag the rotating as
against the arm of the lathe dog in a counterclock sembly shims (7) for ease of reassembly.
wise direction (when facing the drive end of the
shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key
way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the
NOTE
lathe dog, key and wood block. An optional disassembly tool is available from the
factory. If the tool is used, follow the instructions
NOTE packed with it. A similar tool may be assembled us
Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem ing 1/2‐inch pipe (schedule 80 steel or malleable
bly has been removed from the pump casing. iron) and a standard tee (see Figure 8). All threads
are 1/2‐inch NPT. Do not pre‐assemble the tool.

An alternate method of removing the stationary

seal components is to remove the hardware (7 and
8) and separate the seal plate (4) and gasket (5)
from the bearing housing (9). Position the seal
TEE plate on a flat surface with the impeller side down.
APPROX. 6 IN.
Use a wooden dowel or other suitable tool to press
(152 MM) LONG
on the back side of the stationary seat until the
seat, O‐rings, and stationary element can be re
moved.
If no further disassembly is required, refer to Seal

APPROX. 14 IN. Installation.
(356 MM) LONG
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly
(Figure 5)
Figure 8. Rotating Assembly Tool
To install the tool, remove the vented plug (10, Fig When the pump is properly operated and main
ure 5) from the bearing housing, and screw the tained, the bearing housing should not require dis
longest length of pipe into the vent hole until fully assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings
engaged. Install the tee, and screw the handles into only when there is evidence of wear or damage.
the tee. Use caution when lifting the rotating assem
bly to avoid injury to personnel or damage to the as
sem
bly.
Shaft and bearing disassembly in the field
is not recommended. These operations
Remove the bearing housing O‐ring (29).
should be performed only in a properly‐
equipped shop by qualified personnel.
Impeller Removal
Remove the bearing housing drain plug (15) and
(Figure 5) drain the lubricant. Clean and reinstall the drain
plug.
With the rotating assembly removed from the
Disengage the hardware (16 and 17) and slide the
pump casing, unscrew the impeller from the shaft.
drive flange (18) and oil seal (6B) off the shaft. Re
Use caution when unscrewing the impeller; ten
move the flange gasket (20) and press the oil seal
sion on the shaft seal spring will be released as the
from the drive flange.
impeller is removed. Inspect the impeller and re
place if cracked or badly worn. Place a block of wood against the impeller end of
the shaft and tap the shaft and assembled bear
Remove the impeller adjusting shims (2); tie and ings (22 and 25) from the bearing housing.
tag the shims, or measure and record their thick
ness for ease of reassembly. Pry or press the oil seals (6 and 6A) from the bear
ing housing.
Seal Removal After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and
inspect the bearings in place as follows.
(Figure 5)
Slide the integral shaft sleeve and rotating portion

of the seal off the shaft as a unit.
Use a pair of stiff wires with hooked ends to remove To prevent damage during removal from
the stationary element and seat. the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
be cleaned and inspected in place. It is Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation
strongly recommended that the bearings (Figure 5)
be replaced any time the shaft and bear
ings are removed. Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo
nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth
Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for
nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth wear or damage as necessary.
soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for
wear or damage and replace as necessary.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and

flammable. Use them only in a well ven
tilated area free from excessive heat,
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
flammable. Use them only in a well ven precautions printed on solvent contain
tilated area free from excessive heat, ers.
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
Inspect the shaft for distortion, nicks or scratches,
precautions printed on solvent contain or for thread damage on the impeller end. Dress
ers. small nicks and burrs with a fine file or emery cloth.
Replace the shaft if defective.
Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed Position the inboard oil seal (6A) in the bearing
air and coat with light oil. housing bore with the lip positioned as shown in
Figure 5. Press the oil seal into the housing until the
face is just flush with the machined surface on the
inside of the housing.
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 To prevent damage during removal from
bearings. This may scratch the balls or the shaft, it is recommended that bearings
races and cause premature bearing fail be cleaned and inspected in place. It is
ure. strongly recommended that the bearings
be replaced any time the shaft and bear
Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough ings are removed.
ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls. If ro
NOTE
tation is rough or the bearing balls are discolored,
Position the inboard bearing (25) on the shaft with
replace the bearings.
the shielded side toward the impeller end of the
shaft. Position the outboard bearing (22) on the
The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit on shaft with the integral retaining ring on the bearing
to the shaft and a snug slip fit into the bearing hous O.D. toward the drive end of the shaft.
ing. Replace the bearings, shaft, or bearing hous
ing if the proper bearing fit is not achieved.
The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or
If bearing replacement is required, remove the out hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear
board bearing snap ring (21) and use a bearing ings should never be heated with a direct flame or
puller to remove the bearings from the shaft. 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.
When installing the shaft and bearings into
the bearing bore, push against the outer
race. Never hit the balls or ball cage.
Heat the bearings to a uniform temperature no
Position the outboard oil seal (6) on the lubricated
higher than 250_F (120_C) and slide the bearings
shaft with the lip positioned as shown in Figure 5.
onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are fully
Press the oil seal into the bearing housing until the
seated. This should be done quickly, in one contin
face of the seal is just flush with the machined sur
uous motion, to prevent the bearings from cooling
face on the bearing housing.
and sticking on the shaft.
Press the oil seal (6B) into the drive flange (18) with
After the bearings have been installed and allowed the lip positioned as shown in Figure 5. Replace
to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved the flange gasket (20) and secure the flange to the
away from the shaft shoulders in shrinking. If bearing housing with the hardware (17 and 18). Be
movement has occurred, use a suitably sized careful not to damage the oil seal lip on the shaft
sleeve and a press to reposition the bearings keyway.
against the shaft shoulders.
Lubricate the bearing housing as indicated in LU
If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit BRICATION.
ably sized sleeve, and an arbor (or hydraulic) press
to install the bearings on the shaft. Seal Installation
(Figures 5, 9, 10 and 11)
When installing the bearings onto the

shaft, never press or hit against the outer
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
race, balls, or ball cage. Press only on the
flammable. Use them only in a well ven
inner race.
tilated area free from excessive heat,
Secure the outboard bearing on the shaft with the sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
bearing snap ring (21). precautions printed on solvent contain
ers.
It is recommended that a sleeve be positioned
Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked
against the inboard oil seal (6A) to prevent the lip of
in fresh cleaning solvent. Inspect the stationary
the oil seal from rolling as the shaft and bearings
seat bore in the seal plate for dirt, nicks and burrs,
are installed in the bearing housing. The O.D. of the
and remove any that exist. The stationary seat bore
sleeve should be just smaller than the bearing
must be completely clean before installing the
housing bore, while the I.D. of the sleeve should be
seal.
just larger than the O.D. of the lip seal area of the
shaft.
With the lip seal sleeve in place, lubricate the lip

seal area of the shaft, and slide the shaft and as
sembled bearings into the bearing housing until A new seal assembly should be installed
the retaining ring on the outboard bearing seats any time the old seal is removed from the
against the bearing housing. Remove the lip seal pump. Wear patterns on the finished faces
sleeve. cannot be realigned during reassembly.
Reusing an old seal could result in prema nal stationary seat O‐ring with a very small amount
ture failure. of light lubricating oil. See Figure 9 for seal part
To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the exter identification.

RETAINER SEAL PLATE

SPRING
O‐RINGS
IMPELLER
SLEEVE
O‐RING
IMPELLER
SHIMS
IMPELLER
SHAFT
INTEGRAL
SHAFT
ROTATING STATIONARY SLEEVE
BELLOWS ELEMENT ELEMENT
SHEAR
SPRING RING
CENTERING (SHEARED)
WASHER
STATIONARY
DRIVE BAND SEAT
Figure 9. Seal Assembly
This seal is not designed for operation at New cartridge seal assemblies may be
temperatures above 160_F (71_C). Do not equipped with mylar storage tabs between
use at higher operating temperatures. the seal faces. If so equipped, these stor
age tabs must be removed before in
If the seal plate (4) was removed, install the seal
stalling the seal.
plate O‐ring (27) and lubricate it with light grease.
Install the seal plate gasket (5). Position the seal Lubricate the external stationary seat O‐ring with
plate over the shaft and secure it to the bearing light oil. Slide the seal assembly onto the shaft until
housing with the hardware (7 and 8). Install the the external stationary seat O‐ring engages the
bearing housing O‐ring (29) and lubricate it with bore in the seal plate.
light grease.
Clean and inspect the impeller as described in Im
When installing a new cartridge seal assembly, peller Installation and Adjustment. Install the full
remove the seal from the container, and remove set of impeller shims (2) provided with the seal, and
the mylar storage tabs, if so equipped, from be screw the impeller onto the shaft until it is seated
tween the seal faces. against the seal (see Figure 10).

Continue to screw the impeller onto the shaft. This proper clearance as described in Impeller Instal
will press the stationary seat into the seal plate lation and Adjustment.
bore.
If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emergen
O‐RING ENGAGED cy, carefully separate the rotating and stationary
WITH SEAL PLATE seal faces from the bellows retainer and stationary
BORE
seat.
A new seal assembly should be installed

any time the old seal is removed from the
pump. Wear patterns on the finished faces
cannot be realigned during reassembly.
SHEAR RING Reusing an old seal could result in prema
(UNSHEARED)
ture failure.
Figure 10. Seal Partially Installed Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent
damage. Be careful not to contaminate precision
NOTE finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces can
A firm resistance will be felt as the impeller presses shorten seal life. If necessary, clean the faces with a
the stationary seat into the seal plate bore. non‐oil based solvent and a clean, lint‐free tissue.
Wipe lightly in a concentric pattern to avoid
scratching the faces.
As the stationary seat becomes fully seated, the
seal spring compresses, and the shaft sleeve will Carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh cleaning
break the nylon shear ring. This allows the sleeve solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
to slide down the shaft until seated against the
shaft shoulder. Continue to screw the impeller onto
the shaft until the impeller, shims, and sleeve are
fully seated against the shaft shoulder (see Figure
11). Do not attempt to separate the rotating
portion of the seal from the shaft sleeve
STATIONARY SEAT when reusing an old seal. The rubber bel
FULLY SEATED IN lows will adhere to the sleeve during use,
SEAL PLATE BORE
and attempting to separate them could
damage the bellows.
Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring,
grooves, and other damage that might cause leak
age. Inspect the integral shaft sleeve for nicks or
cuts on either end. If any components are worn, or
the sleeve is damaged, replace the complete seal;
never mix old and new seal parts.
SHEAR RING Install the stationary seal element in the stationary

(SHEARED)
seat. Press this stationary sub‐assembly into the
seal plate bore until it seats squarely against the
Figure 11. Seal Fully Installed bore shoulder. A push tube made from a piece of
plastic pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of
Measure the impeller‐to‐seal plate clearance, and the pipe should be slightly larger than the O.D. of
remove impeller adjusting shims to obtain the the shaft sleeve.

Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of Rotating Assembly Installation
the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer,
(Figure 4)
spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element)
onto the shaft until the seal faces contact.
NOTE
Proceed with Impeller Installation and Adjust If the pump has been completely disassembled, it
ment. is recommended that the suction check valve and
back cover assembly be reinstalled at this point.
Impeller Installation The back cover assembly must be in place to adjust
the impeller face clearance.
(Figure 5)
Inspect the impeller, and replace it if cracked or NOTE

badly worn. Inspect the impeller and shaft threads There is a 1‐1/2 inch diameter socket head pipe
for dirt or damage, and clean or dress the threads plug located in the side of the bearing housing. This
as required. hole is required for manufacturing purposes only;
therefore the pipe plug should never require re
moval.
Install the seal plate and bearing housing O‐rings

The shaft and impeller threads must be (5 and 6) and lubricate them with light grease. Ease
completely clean before reinstalling the im the rotating assembly into the pump casing using
peller. Even the slightest amount of dirt on the installation tool. Be careful not to damage the
the threads can cause the impeller to seize O‐ring.
to the shaft, making future removal difficult
or impossible without damage to the im Install the rotating assembly adjusting shims (7)
peller or shaft. using the same thickness as previously removed.
Secure the rotating assembly to the pump casing
Install the same thickness of impeller adjusting with the hardware (8 and 9).
shims (2) as previously removed. Apply `Never‐
Seez' or equivalent to the shaft threads and screw To set the impeller and wear plate clearance refer
the impeller onto the shaft until tight. Be sure the to the Back Cover Installation And Adjustment.
seal spring seats squarely on the back side of the
impeller. Suction Check Valve Installation
(Figure 4)
NOTE
At the slightest sign of binding, immediately back Inspect the check valve assembly (24) and replace
the impeller off, and check the threads for dirt. Do it if badly worn.
not try to force the impeller onto the shaft.
NOTE
The check valve assembly must be replaced as a
A clearance of .025 to .040 inch (0,64 to 1,02 mm)
complete unit. Individual parts are not sold sepa
between the impeller and the seal plate is recom
rately.
mended for maximum pump efficiency. Measure
this clearance, and add or remove impeller adjust
ing shims as required. Reach through the back cover opening with the
check valve and position the check valve adaptor
NOTE in the mounting slot in the suction flange (21). Align
If the rotating assembly has been installed in the the adaptor with the flange hole and secure the as
pump casing, this clearance may be measured by sembly with the check valve pin (22).
reaching through the priming port with a feeler
gauge. NOTE
If the suction or discharge flanges were removed,

replace the respective gaskets, apply `Permatex Screw the four adjusting screws (18) into the
Aviation No. 3 Form‐A‐Gasket' or equivalent com tapped holes in the back cover plate until they are
pound to the mating surfaces, and secure them to just flush with the machined surface on the back
the pump casing with the attaching hardware. side of the cover plate.
Align the back cover plate over the studs (33) and
slide it into the pump casing. Use two back cover
Back Cover Installation And Adjustment nuts (19) on diagonally opposing studs to press
the back cover into the pump casing until the wear
(Figures 4 and 12)
plate just touches the impeller when the shaft is
turned by hand. Tighten the back cover nuts
If the wear plate (11) was removed for replace
evenly to avoid binding.
ment, carefully center it on the back cover and se
cure it with the hardware (15 and 30). The wear With the wear plate just touching the impeller, turn
plate must be concentric to prevent binding when the two free adjusting screws until they engage the
the back cover is installed. pump casing. Position the locking collars over the
adjusting screws so the holes in the collars for the
The clearance between the impeller and wear plate locking screws align approximately with the holes
is adjusted using four adjusting screws (18) and in the cover plate.
locking collars (17). There are 18 detents on the
I.D. of each locking collar. Indexing the collars one Loosen the back cover nuts used to press the back
detent on the adjusting screws represents approxi cover into the pump casing one full turn.
mately .005 inch (0,13 mm) of wear plate clear
ance. The recommended clearance between the Pull the collars off the adjusting screws, index them
wear plate and the impeller is .010 to .020 inch three detents counterclockwise, and reinstall the
(0,25 to 0,50 mm). collars on the adjusting screws. Use the collars to
turn the adjusting screws clockwise until the holes
Replace the back cover and wear plate O‐rings (6 in the locking collars realign with the tapped screw
and 12) and lubricate them with a generous holes in the back cover plate. Secure the locking
amount of No. 2 grease. Clean any scale or debris collars to the back cover plate with the hardware (8
from the contacting surfaces in the pump casing and 20). Install the two remaining back cover nuts
that might interfere or prevent a good seal with the snugly against the adjusting screws.
back cover.
Remove the first two back cover nuts from their
studs. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise until
USE TWO REMAINING USE TWO they engage the pump casing. Install the locking
ADJUSTING SCREWS AND OPPOSING
LOCKING COLLARS TO BACK COVER NUTS collars and hardware (8 and 20). Reinstall the back
SET FACE CLEARANCE TO PRESS cover nuts.
BACK COVER
INTO PUMP
CASING Be sure the wear plate does not scrape against the
impeller.
INDEX COLLARS 3
DETENTS COUNTER‐
CLOCKWISE, THEN Over time it may be necessary to repeat the adjust
TURN CLOCKWISE
UNTIL SCREW ment process to compensate for normal wear be
HOLES ALIGN tween the impeller and wear plate. When all of the
adjustment has been used on the back cover side
of the pump, an additional 0.125 inch (3,2 mm) of
adjustment may be obtained by removing the ro
tating assembly adjusting shims (7).
Allow an installed pump to completely cool before

draining liquid from the pump casing. Remove the
back cover. Remove the rotating assembly adjust
Figure 12. Installing and Adjusting Back Cover ing shims, then reinstall the hardware securing the

rotating assembly to the pump casing. Perform the Using a suitable lifting device, position the pump
back cover adjustment procedure described end so the flexible portion of the coupling seats in
above to obtain the proper face clearance. side the outer ring attached to the engine flywheel.
NOTE
Securing Pump End To Engine To ease installation, lightly lubricate the rubber por
tion of the coupling with a non‐petroleum based
(Figure 6) lubricant such as vegetable oil or glycerin, or a sili
con‐based lubricant such as “WD40” or equivalent.
Install the shaft key (23, Figure 5) in the shaft key Do not use petroleum‐based lubricants, or any oth
way. Position the flexible portion of the coupling as er substance which may soften or otherwise dam
sembly (3) on the shaft as shown in Figure 6. age the rubber.
Align the keyway in the bushing (2) with the shaft Install the intermediate guards (19, Figure 5), and
key, and slide it onto the shaft until it is just flush secure the drive flange to the engine bellhousing
with the end of the shaft. Rotate the flexible portion with the hardware (6 and 7).
of the coupling until the tapped holes for the two
setscrews align with those in the bushing, and in (Figure 1)
stall the setscrews.
Install any leveling shims used under the casing
mounting feet, and secure the casing to the base
with the previously removed hardware.
If a lifting eye was used to move the pump casing,

be sure to remove the lifting eye from the pump
Make certain that the flexible portion of the
casing.
coupling is mounted as shown in Figure 6.
This is critical. If the coupling is not prop
erly positioned on the shaft, the coupling
parts may not fully engage, or a pre‐load
condition can cause premature bearing
failure.
Do not attempt to lift the complete pump
The end of the shaft must be just flush with
the face of the bushing. This will allow the unit using the lifting eye. It is designed
two portions of the coupling to fully engage to facilitate removal or installation of in
when the drive flange is secured to the en dividual components only. Additional
gine bellhousing, without pre‐loading the weight may result in damage to the
bearings. pump or failure of the eye bolt.
With the flexible portion of the coupling and the

bushing properly positioned on the shaft, tighten PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
the two setscrews in an alternating sequence until MAINTENANCE
the bushing and coupling are fully secured. Torque
the setscrews to 14.6 ft. lbs. (175 in. lbs. or 2 m. (Figure 4)
kg.).
The back cover is equipped with a pressure relief
valve (not shown) to provide additional safety for
If the complete coupling assembly is being re the pump and operator (refer to Liquid Tempera
placed, apply `Loctite Retaining Compound No. ture And Overheating in OPERATION).
242' or equivalent to the threads of the hardware (4
and 5), and secure the outer ring of the coupling to It is recommended that the pressure relief valve as
the engine flywheel by torquing the hardware to 45 sembly be replaced at each overhaul, or any time
ft. lbs. (540 in. lbs. or 6,2 m. kg.). the pump overheats and activates the valve. Never

replace this valve with a substitute which has not tergent oil to the middle of the sight gauge (14) and
been specified or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp maintain it at the middle of the gauge. Clean and
Company. reinstall the vented plug. Maintain the oil at this lev
el.
Periodically, the valve should be removed for in
spection and cleaning. When reinstalling the relief
valve, apply `Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon No.
592', or equivalent compound, on the relief valve Bearings
threads. Position the valve as shown in Figure 4
with the discharge port pointing down. (Figure 5)
Final Pump Assembly

The bearing housing was fully lubricated when
(Figure 1) shipped from the factory. Check the oil level regu
larly through the sight gauge (14A) and maintain it
Be sure the pump is secured to the base and en at the middle of the gauge. When lubrication is re
gine. Be sure to install any guards used over the ro quired, add SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil through
tating members. the hole for the air vent (11). Do not over‐lubricate.
Over‐lubrication can cause the bearings to over‐
heat, resulting in premature bearing failure.
Under normal conditions, drain the bearing hous

Do not operate the pump without the ing once each year and refill with clean oil. Change
guards in place over the rotating parts. the oil more frequently if the pump is operated con
Exposed rotating parts can catch cloth tinuously or installed in an environment with rapid
ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in temperature change.
jury to personnel.
Install the suction and discharge lines and open all
valves. Make certain that all piping connections are
tight, properly supported and secure.
Be sure the pump and engine have been properly Monitor the condition of the bearing lubri
lubricated, see LUBRICATION. cant regularly for evidence of rust or mois
ture condensation. This is especially im
Remove the fill cover assembly (25, Figure 4) and portant in areas where variable hot and
fill the pump casing with clean liquid. Reinstall the cold temperatures are common.
fill cover and tighten it. Refer to OPERATION, Sec
tion C, before putting the pump back into service. For cold weather operation, consult the factory or a
lubricant supplier for the recommended grade of
LUBRICATION oil.
Seal Assembly
Engine
(Figure 5)
Before starting the pump, remove the vented plug Consult the literature supplied with the engine, or
(10) and fill the seal cavity with SAE No. 30 non‐de contact your local engine representative.

For Warranty Information, Please Visit
www.grpumps.com/warranty
or call:
U.S.: 419-755-1280
Canada: 519-631-2870
International: +1-419-755-1352
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS

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June 20, 2017

SUPER T SERIESr PUMP

e2017 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.

The engine exhaust from this

RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER

Please record your pump model and serial number in the

SAFETY ‐ SECTION A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE A - 1

INSTALLATION - SECTION B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE B - 1

OPERATION - SECTION C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 1

Manual Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE C - 4

TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE D - 4

PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1

STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE E - 1

The Gorman‐Rupp Company

Because pump installations are seldom

Death or serious personal injury and

This pump is equipped with an automat­

Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,

This pump may be used to handle mate­

If installed in a flooded suction application where Pump Dimensions

Figure 1. Pump Model T4A60S-4LE2T FT4-ESP

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION a. Inspect the pump assembly for cracks, dents,

ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur­ POSITIONING PUMP

c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings

Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the

Pump performance is adversely effected by in­ SUCTION LINES

Sealing of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained

Suction Lines In Sumps Suction Line Positioning

Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity

Figure 3. Float Switch Data

OPTIONAL SUBMERSIBLE trical signal proportional to liquid level. This electri­

Figure 4. Typical Submersible Transducer Installation

DISCHARGE LINES In low discharge head applications (less than 30

If a throttling valve is desired in the discharge line,

In high discharge head applications (more than

through the bypass line and then close automati­

A manual shut‐off valve should not be installed

INSTALL AIR RELEASE VALVE

SUPPORT PUMP DISCHARGE

Figure 5. Typical Automatic Air Release Valve Installation

Review all SAFETY information in Section A.

Do not operate an internal combustion

Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump

ROUTINE OPERATION Lines Without a Bypass

Open all valves in the discharge line and start the

After the pump has been primed, partially close the

The safety shutdown system will automatically

Allow an over‐heated pump to com­

Once the pump is fully primed, no leakage should Strainer Check

STOPPING shutdown before putting the unit back

Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem­

Consult the manual accompanying the engine,

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY

Suction check valve contaminated or Clean or replace check valve.

Air leak in suction line. Correct leak.

Lining of suction hose collapsed. Replace suction hose.

This pump is equipped with an automat

This pump may be used to handle mate

ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur POSITIONING PUMP

Pump performance is adversely effected by in SUCTION LINES

OPTIONAL SUBMERSIBLE trical signal proportional to liquid level. This electri

through the bypass line and then close automati

Allow an over‐heated pump to com

Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem

Strainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces

Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct sub

Suction lift too high. Measure lift w/vacuum gauge. Re

Pump speed too slow. Check engine output; consult en

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE equipped) between regularly scheduled inspec