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OM‐01221‐03 August 6, 1984 Rev. E 09‐17‐2013 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 0 SERIES PUMP MODEL 06B20-B THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO www.grpumps.com GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. 1984 The Gorman‐Rupp Company...
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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:...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E ....PAGE E - 1 STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE ........PAGE E - 1 PARTS LISTS: Pump End Assembly...
This pump is an 0 Series, closed impeller, self‐prim ing centrifugal model, with straight‐in suction, with out a suction check valve. It is designed to handle petroleum products or other clean liquids that do not contain large entrained solids.
0 SERIES OM-01221 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to 0 Series ba sic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no con trol over or particular knowledge of the power source which will be used. Refer This pump is designed to handle clear...
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OM-01221 0 SERIES tools, causing severe injury to person nel. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, pipe plugs, or fittings from an over Do not operate the pump against a heated pump. Vapor pressure within the closed discharge valve for long periods pump can cause parts being disen...
0 SERIES OM-01221 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. configuration, and priming must be tailored to the specific application. Since the pressure supplied Since pump installations are seldom identical, this to the pump is critical to performance and safety,...
OM-01221 0 SERIES PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION POSITIONING PUMP The pump assembly was inspected and tested be fore shipment from the factory. Before installation, inspect the pump for damage which may have oc curred during shipment. Check as follows: Death or serious personal injury and damage to the pump or components a.
0 SERIES OM-01221 compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor...
OM-01221 0 SERIES of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis ity. tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the NOTE suction pipe.
0 SERIES OM-01221 air from the top of the pump during the priming pro Coupled Drives cess. This may be accomplished by installing a by When using couplings, the axis of the power pass line from the top of the pump, back to the source must be aligned to the axis of the pump source of the liquid.
OM-01221 0 SERIES straightedge to measure the amount of misalign Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra ment. tio; overspeeding the pump may damage both pump and power source. Drive Belts When using drive belts, the power source and the pump must be parallel.
OM-01221 0 SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. and piping system have completely filled, evacu ate any remaining air pockets in the pump or suc Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and tion line by loosening pipe plug or opening bleeder decals attached to the pump.
OM-01221 0 SERIES ture or explode. If overheating occurs, stop the OPERATION pump and allow it to cool before servicing it. Refill the pump casing with completely cool liquid. Lines With a Bypass Close the discharge throttling valve (if so...
OM-01221 0 SERIES immediately drop proportionate to static suction curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer lift, and should then stabilize. If the vacuum reading against the housing. Record this temperature for falls off rapidly after stabilization, an air leak exists.
OM-01221 0 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Before attempting to open or service the pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this manual. 2. Disconnect or lock out the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM-01221 0 SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts. PUMP STOPS OR FAILS TO DELIVER or damaged. Check that impeller is properly RATED FLOW OR centered and rotates freely. PRESSURE (cont.) Impeller clogged.
OM-01221 0 SERIES 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.
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0 SERIES OM-01221 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 06B20-B Based on 70_F (21_C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
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OM-01221 0 SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model 06B20-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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0 SERIES OM-01221 PARTS LIST Pump Model 06B20-B (From S/N 806819 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 NAME...
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OM-01221 0 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates, or AND REASSEMBLY plugs. 5. Close the suction and discharge Review all SAFETY information in Section A. valves. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de...
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0 SERIES OM-01221 plete the cuts through the ring, and remove it from Unscrew the impeller from the shaft. Use caution the pump casing. Use caution not to damage the when removing the impeller; tension on the seal pump casing bore when removing the wear ring.
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OM-01221 0 SERIES should be performed only in a properly equipped shop by qualified personnel. Remove the pedestal drain plug (36) and drain the Bearings must be kept free of all dirt and lubricant. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
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0 SERIES OM-01221 ings should never be heated with a direct flame or directly on a hot plate. NOTE To prevent damage during removal from If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the the shaft, it is recommended that bearings oil and the container must be absolutely clean.
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OM-01221 0 SERIES the pedestal with the hardware (24). Be careful The seal is not normally reused because wear pat not to damage the oil seal lip on the shaft keyway. terns on the finished faces cannot be realigned during reassembly. This could result in premature Shaft endplay should be between .002 and .010...
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0 SERIES OM-01221 ROTATING RETAINER SPRING ELEMENT O‐RING STATIONARY IMPELLER SEAT SPRING CENTERING WASHER IMPELLER SHAFT IMPELLER SHAFT ADJUSTING SLEEVE SHIMS SEAL PLATE DRIVE STATIONARY BAND ELEMENT BELLOWS Figure 4. Seal Assembly Lubricate the stationary seat O‐rings with water or light oil, and install them in the stationary seat.
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OM-01221 0 SERIES Install the seal spring and spring centering washer. badly worn. For maximum pump efficiency, the impeller should After installing the impeller as described below, re be centered within the volute scroll. install the bottle oiler and piping (11, 12, 13 and 14)
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0 SERIES OM-01221 Be sure the pump, pedestal and power source add SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil through the hole have been properly lubricated, see LUBRICA for the air vent (21). Do not over‐lubricate. Over‐lu TION. brication can cause the bearings to over‐heat, re...
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For U.S. and International Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warranty or call: U.S.: 419-755-1280 International: +1-419-755-1352 For Canadian Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grcanada.com/warranty or call: 519-631-2870 THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA...
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