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- Page 1 OM-06700-01 October 27, 2014 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 6500 SERIES PUMP MODEL 6504C60-B GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2014 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 Register your new Gorman‐Rupp pump online at www.grpumps.com Valid serial number and e‐mail address required. RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Please record your pump model and serial number in the spaces provided below. Your Gorman‐Rupp distributor needs this information when you require parts or service. Pump Model: Serial Number:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D ......PAGE D - 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .
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Page 5: Introduction
6500 SERIES OM-06700 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... -
Page 6: Safety - Section A
6500 SERIES OM-06700 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to 6500 Series are not observed. Make certain that basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no hoists, chains, slings or cables are in control over or particular knowledge of good working condition and of suffi... - Page 7 OM-06700 6500 SERIES burns and injuries. If overheating of the pump occurs: 1. Stop the pump immediately. 2. Ventilate the area. Never run this pump backwards. Be cer 3. Allow the pump to completely cool. tain that rotation is correct before fully 4.
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Page 8: Installation - Section B
6500 SERIES OM-06700 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 50% of the maximum permissible operating pres sure as shown on the pump performance curve Since pump installations are seldom identical, this (see Section E, Page 1). -
Page 9: Positioning Pump
OM-06700 6500 SERIES AND REPAIR section of this manual and per Mounting form duties as instructed. Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount e. If the pump has been stored for more than 12 ing is essential for proper operation. -
Page 10: Connections To Pump
6500 SERIES OM-06700 Connections to Pump Sealing Since even a slight leak will affect pump perfor Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex mance, all connections in the suction line should actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an airtight seal. -
Page 11: Coupled Drives
OM-06700 6500 SERIES shafts are aligned with and parallel to each other. It is imperative that alignment be checked after the pump and piping are installed, and before opera tion. NOTE Check Rotation, Section C, before final alignment of the pump. -
Page 12: Operation - Section C
OM-06700 6500 SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and decals attached to the pump. Allow an over‐heated pump to cool be fore servicing Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, or fittings from an over‐... -
Page 13: Cold Weather Preservation
OM-06700 6500 SERIES Cold Weather Preservation Temperatures up to 160 F (71 C) are considered normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to In below freezing conditions, drain the pump to at least 180 F (82 prevent damage from freezing. Also, clean out any solids by flushing with a hose. - Page 14 6500 SERIES OM-06700 TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Before attempting to open or service the pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this manual. 2. Lock out or disconnect the power source and take the necessary pre...
- Page 15 OM-06700 6500 SERIES Table D‐1 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY PUMP STOPS OR FAILS Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts. TO DELIVER RATED or damaged. Check that impeller is properly cen FLOW OR PRESSURE tered and rotates freely.
- Page 16 6500 SERIES OM-06700 Table D‐1 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY BEARINGS RUN TOO Bearing temperature is high, but with Check bearing temperature regularly in limits. to monitor any increase Low or incorrect lubricant. Check for proper type and level of lu...
- Page 17 OM-06700 6500 SERIES Preventive Maintenance Schedule Service Interval* Item Daily Weekly Monthly Semi‐ Annually Annually General Condition (Temperature, Unusual Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks, Loose Hardware, Etc.) Pump Performance (Gauges, Speed, Flow) Bearing Lubrication Seal Lubrication (And Packing Adjustment, If So Equipped) V‐Belts (If So Equipped)
- Page 18 6500 SERIES OM-06700 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK OPERATING PERFORMANCE. STANDARD PERFORMANCES FOR PUMP MODEL 6504C60-B Based on 70 F (21 C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
- Page 19 OM-06700 6500 SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Assembly 6504C60-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
- Page 20 6500 SERIES OM-06700 PARTS LIST Pump Assembly 6504C60-B (From S/N 1594122 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...
- Page 21 OM-06700 6500 SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 2. Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
- Page 22 6500 SERIES OM-06700 PARTS LIST Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW BD1006 15991 IMPELLER WASHER 31177-007 17000 ROLL PIN S2197 IMPELLER 38623-532 11010 IMPELLER ADJ SHIM SET 8499 17000 SEAL 25285-816 SHAFT SLEEVE 31441-033 17000 SHAFT SLEEVE O‐RING...
- Page 23 OM-06700 6500 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Before attempting to open or service the pump: Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de 1. Familiarize yourself with this man cals attached to the pump.
- Page 24 OM-06700 6500 SERIES Suction Head and Wear Ring Removal Disengage the hardware (3 and 4) securing the pump casing to the rotating assembly (13). Use the (Figure 1) hoist and sling to pull the pump casing straight away from the rotating assembly. Use caution to...
- Page 25 OM-06700 6500 SERIES Seal Removal (Figures 2 and 3) Shaft and bearing disassembly in the field Remove the spring centering washer and seal spring. Slide the shaft sleeve (7) and rotating por is not recommended. These operations tion of the seal off the shaft as a unit.
- Page 26 OM-06700 6500 SERIES Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning be replaced any time the shaft and bear solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed ings are removed. air and coat with light oil. The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
- Page 27 OM-06700 6500 SERIES the pedestal with the hardware (16 and 17). Torque an old lock washer may create a pre‐load the capscrews (17) to 41 ft. lbs. (5,7 m. kg.). condition on the bearing, resulting in pre mature bearing failure.
- Page 28 OM-06700 6500 SERIES RETAINER SEAL PLATE SPRING IMPELLER O‐RING SLEEVE O‐RING IMPELLER SHAFT SHAFT SHIMS SLEEVE IMPELLER SHAFT BELLOWS ROTATING STATIONARY ELEMENT ELEMENT SPRING CENTERING WASHER Figure 3. Seal Assembly sleeve until the rotating element is just flush with the chamfered end of the sleeve. Slide the shaft...
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Page 29: Lubrication
OM-06700 6500 SERIES clearance and add or remove impeller adjusting ounces (5 liters) of SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil to shims as required. the center of the sight gauges (9). Clean and rein stall the air vent. Check the oil level regularly and Apply `Loctite Retaining Compound No. - Page 30 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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