GORMAN-RUPP SFV Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

GORMAN-RUPP SFV Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PUBLICATION NUMBER
OM-06628-01
April 2, 2013
Rev. F 10-31-18
SFV & SFEV SERIES
EXPLOSION‐PROOF PUMPS
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS
www.grpumps.com
e
2016 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 PUBLICATION NUMBER OM-06628-01 April 2, 2013 Rev. F 10-31-18 SFV & SFEV SERIES EXPLOSION‐PROOF PUMPS GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2016 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:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E ....PAGE E - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........PAGE E - 1 Lifting .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp SFV/ Pump construction is cast iron, with stainless steel SFEV Series explosion‐proof pump. Read this shaft and hardware. manual carefully to learn how to safely install and These pumps may be equipped with a guide shoe operate your pump.
  • Page 6 SFV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION DEFINITIONS Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. These instructions describe the procedure required and the injury The following are used to alert personnel to proce­...
  • Page 7: Safety - Section A

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SAFETY - SECTION A following information applies and national codes for the application. throughout this manual Gor­ If the control box is to be installed in an man‐Rupp SFV & SFEV Series explo­ explosive environment, it must be a sion‐proof submersible pumps.
  • Page 8 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS that the pump and control box are prop­ are not observed. Make certain that erly grounded and that the incoming hoists, chains, slings or cables are in power matches the requirements of the good working condition and of suffi­...
  • Page 9 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 certain that the pump and all piping or hose connections are secure before op­ eration. The electrical power used to operate this pump is high enough to cause inju­ ry or death. Make certain that the control handle on the control box is in the OFF Approach the pump cautiously after it position and locked out, or that the pow­...
  • Page 10 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS pump for agency approval information. All repairs to the pump, other than seal, impel­ ler and other hydraulic components, must be performed by a Gorman‐Rupp autho­ Pumps and related equipment must be rized repair facility or the factory. Any re­ installed and operated according to all na­...
  • Page 11: Installation - Section B

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS INSTALLATION - SECTION B GENERAL INFORMATION b. Check for loose attaching hardware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after drying, check for Review all SAFETY information in Section A. loose hardware at the mating surfaces. Since pump installations are seldom identical, this c.
  • Page 12 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 Table B‐1. Pump Motor Specifications G‐R Full Locked Motor Volts Load Rotor Code Start Design Service Frame Amps Amps Factor 1720 13.3 19.3 1.15 1750 8.62 55.3 19.9 1750 7.80 50.0 19.9 1.15 1750 3.90 25.0...
  • Page 13: Pump Installation

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS PUMP INSTALLATION lift this pump by the motor or control cables, or the piping. Attach proper lift­ ing equipment to the lifting bail fitted on the pump. Lift the pump or component only as high as necessary and keep per­ When installing or servicing the pump sonnel away from suspended objects.
  • Page 14: Positioning The Pump (Stand Application)

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 ment could result in injury or death to ity, keep the line as short and straight as possible. Elbows and fittings used in discharge lines in­ personnel. crease friction loss; minimize their use. The pump may equipped with a guide shoe for It is recommended that a check valve or throttling mounting on optional guide rails.
  • Page 15: Dual Voltage

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS able at the motor must be within the range indi­ sulated point on the pump body. The test circuit cated in Table B‐2. should close. Table B‐2. Pump Voltage Requirements If the test circuit does not close, there is a defect in the cable or motor which must be corrected.
  • Page 16: Liquid Level Devices

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 pump could result in damage to the pump or control and/or injury or death to personnel. Refer to Figures B-1 or B-2 and connect the The thermal protection contacts will auto­ pump motor cable to the control box. matically re‐close when the motor cools to the established safe operating tempera­...
  • Page 17 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS starts per hour, it will over‐heat, resulting in box components. damage to the motor windings or control PUMP PUMP CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT IN MAIN CONTROL IN MAIN CONTROL LIQUID LEVEL LIQUID LEVEL...
  • Page 18: Operation - Section C

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OPERATION - SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION sion proof control box is used, it must be located outside the explosive environ­ Review all SAFETY information in Section A. ment. Improper location of a non‐explo­ sion proof control box could result in de­...
  • Page 19: Starting, Stopping And Operational Checks

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 tempt to handle or service the pump un­ less all power to the motor has been shut off and locked out at the control box; otherwise, serious personal injury Do not start the pump more than 10 times could result.
  • Page 20: Cold Weather Preservation

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS (refer to the pump Specification Data LUBRICATION Sheet). Check the pump for overheating. Overheating can occur if the pump is misapplied, required to start repeatedly, if the control box fails to provide over­ load or thermal protection, or if the pump is oper­...
  • Page 21 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 The grade of lubricant used is critical to the opera­ tion of this pump. Use premium quality hydraulic oil as specified in Table C-1. Table C-1. Pump Oil Specifications Specifications: Type ......Premium high viscosity index, anti‐wear hydraulic oil Viscosity @ 100_F (38_C) .
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting - Section D

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 3. Allow the pump to completely cool if overheated. 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates or The following precautions should be plugs.
  • Page 23 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY MOTOR RUNS BUT Pump running backwards. Check and correct impeller rotation FAILS TO DELIVER (see Rotation in Installation and RATED FLOW OR Operation Manual). PRESSURE Voltage too low or too high; excessive Check incoming voltage;...
  • Page 24: Electrical Testing

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ELECTRICAL TESTING can be measured. If possible, measure the voltage at the control box with: Make the electrical checks which follow to deter­ 1. The pump off. mine if pump malfunctions are being caused by problems in the motor or in the power cable.
  • Page 25: Insulation Resistance

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 Insulation Resistance b. Readings will indicate resistance values in both the power cable and motor windings.If resistance reads infinity (1), insulation is good. If resistance reads between infinity (1), Set the megohmmeter at R x 100, and zero‐ba­ and 1 megohm, insulation is acceptable but lance it.
  • Page 26: Pump Maintenance And Repair - Section E

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E GENERAL INFORMATION result. Contact the factory for the authorized repair facility closest to you. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Lifting Do not attempt to service the pump as­ Death or serious personal injury and sembly unless all power to the motor damage to the pump or components...
  • Page 27 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. SFV3A-X & SFEV3A-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 28: Parts Lists

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV3A-X & SFEV3A-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: . -ANSI SEE NOTE BELOW ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION . -DIN NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SEE NOTE BELOW SHOE KIT 48156-566...
  • Page 29 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-2. SFV3B-X & SFEV3B-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 30 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV3B-X & SFEV3B-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: . -ANSI SEE NOTE BELOW ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION . -DIN NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SEE NOTE BELOW SHOE KIT 48156-566...
  • Page 31 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-3. SFV4A-X & SFEV4A-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 32 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV4A-X & SFEV4A-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: . -ANSI SEE NOTE BELOW ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION . -DIN SEE NOTE BELOW NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SHOE KIT 48156-568...
  • Page 33 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-4. SFV4B-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 8 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 34 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV4B-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: . -ANSI SEE NOTE BELOW ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION . -DIN SEE NOTE BELOW NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SHOE KIT 48156-568...
  • Page 35 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-5. SFV4C-X & SFEV4C-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 10 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 36 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV4C-X & SFEV4C-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: -ANSI 38224-524 10000 ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION -DIN 38224-520 10000 NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SHOE KIT 48156-568 IMPELLER...
  • Page 37 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-6. SFV4D-X & SFEV4D-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 12 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 38 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV4D-X & SFEV4D-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: -ANSI 38224-524 10000 ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION -DIN 38224-520 10000 NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SHOE KIT 48156-568 IMPELLER...
  • Page 39 OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS ILLUSTRATION Figure E-7. SFV4E-X Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 40 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 SFV4E-X Pump Model Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING OPTIONAL: -ANSI 38224-524 10000 ANSI SLIDE RAIL VERSION -DIN 38224-520 10000 NON‐SPARKING GUIDE SHOE KIT 48156-568 IMPELLER SEE NOTE BELOW...
  • Page 41: Pump End Disassembly And Reassembly

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS PUMP END DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY If the pump is used to handle liquids Review all SAFETY information in Section A. which may cause illness or disease through direct exposure, take neces­ This manual will alert personnel to known proce­ sary precautions during maintenance dures which require special attention, to those and repair to prevent personal contam­...
  • Page 42: Pump End Disassembly

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 pump casing, position the motor and remaining pump end components horizontally on a flat sur­ face for further disassembly. Chock the pump to prevent rolling when positioned horizontally. Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re­ placement parts.
  • Page 43: Seal Removal (No Shaft Sleeve)

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS as necessary. After the impeller comes free of the the intermediate. Remove the O‐ring and press the shaft, retain the impeller key. stationary element and seat out of the seal plate from the back side. Remove the impeller adjusting shims.
  • Page 44: Seal Installation (With Shaft Sleeve)

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 to disassembly. If sealing was faulty or question­ tours. If the shaft is bent or severely damaged, the able, the cause must be determined and corrected motor must be replaced. before reassembly. Replace any parts as required. The shaft seal assembly should not be reused be­...
  • Page 45: Seal Installation (No Shaft Sleeve)

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS Lubricate the seal sleeve O‐ring with light oil and stalled. Assemble the drive grooves of the rotating slide it onto the rotor shaft until it is seated against element into the drive lugs of the bellows retainer. the shaft shoulder.
  • Page 46: Impeller Installation

    SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS OM-06628 the seal plate to the intermediate by torquing the Install the same thickness of adjusting shims as flat head capscrews to the value shown in Table previously removed. Install the impeller key in the E-1.
  • Page 47: Lubrication

    OM-06628 SFV & SFEV SERIES X‐PROOF PUMPS The grade of lubricant used is critical to the opera­ LUBRICATION tion of this pump. Use premium quality hydraulic oil Seal Cavity as specified in Table E-3. Table E-2. Pump Oil Quantities Pump Model Oil Quantity Oz.
  • Page 48 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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