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OM-07174-01 June 15, 2018 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUPER T SERIESr ENVIRONMENTAL SILENT PUMP MODEL T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2018 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 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...
SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to Super T Se the positive battery cable before per riesr engine driven pumps. Refer to the forming any maintenance. Failure to do manual accompanying the engine be so may result in serious personal injury.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES of time. If operated against a closed dis precautions outlined by the National charge valve, pump components will Fire Protection Association when de deteriorate, and the liquid could come signing and installing the system. Make to a boil, build pressure, and cause the certain that the regulators and fuel lines pump casing to rupture or explode.
SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 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...
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first, faces. then the negative cable. c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings on the pump assembly, and perform all duties SAFETY AND CONFORMANCE indicated.
SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 NFPA No. 37 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stor To ensure sufficient lubrication to the engine, do age and Handling. not position the pump and engine more than 15 off horizontal for continuous operation. The pump Copies may be ordered from: and engine may be positioned up to 30 off hori...
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES FUEL TANK (LPG ONLY) REGULATORS (NATURAL GAS) The engine is equipped with a natural gas regula The amount of LPG fuel required for the engine is tor designed to supply the engine with natural gas measured in BTU (British Thermal Unit) per hour.
SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 with the pumping unit has a range of 8 psi to 12 psi SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING (0,5 to 0,8 bar). Pump performance is adversely effected by in creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric The secondary regulator output pressure of 10 tion losses.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ommendations when selecting and applying the SUCTION LINES pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible with the liquid being pumped. To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as possible.
SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity SUBMERSIBLE TRANSDUCER above the point where it bends along the bot tom. See Figure 3 for a typical installation. This unit is equipped with an optional Electronic c.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES SUCTION LINE DISCHARGE LINE SIGNAL CABLE (ATTACH TO SUCTION LINE) SUCTION SUBMERSIBLE STRAINER TRANSDUCER (DOWNSTREAM FROM SUCTION) FLOW Figure 3. Typical Submersible Transducer Installation DISCHARGE LINES friction losses. Never install a throttling valve in a suction line.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C OPERATION Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Make sure the pump is level. Lower jack Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and stands and chock the wheels, if so decals attached to the pump.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES S Three switches on front panel for all adjust Add liquid to the pump casing when: ments 1. The pump is being put into service for the S Battery level indicator on LCD screen to alert first time.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES upon connection of power as a lamp test feature. When the pressure decreases to a level equal However, no relay outputs are closed during test. to or less than the “A.of” setpoint, A output con tacts will open in approximately one second.
OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES EPS Calibration Level Adjustment NOTE Level adjustment tells the unit when to turn the pump on and off. To set: Zero offset and span adjustments are only neces sary to calibrate a new unit, or when replacing the transducer.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT The safety shutdown system will automatically stop the unit if engine operating temperature ex A manual shut‐off valve should not be ceeds design limits. If engine over‐temperature installed in any bypass line. A manual shutdown occurs, allow the unit to cool before re...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES Automatic Stopping In the automatic mode, the pump will stop when the liquid in the wet well or sump lowers and acti Allow an over‐heated pump to com vates the “Off” liquid level device(s). The pump will pletely cool before servicing.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES Bearing Temperature Check conditions, change the filter more frequently. Irreg ular performance and loss of power usually indi Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem cate a dirty fuel filter. peratures because of heat generated by friction.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 5. Close the suction and discharge valves. 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau tiously. 7. Drain the pump. Before attempting to open or service the pump: 1.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY PUMP STOPS OR FAILS Impeller or other wearing parts Replace worn or damaged parts. TO DELIVER RATED worn or damaged. Check that impeller is properly cen tered and rotates freely. FLOW OR PRESSURE (cont.)
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 equipped) between regularly scheduled inspec PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 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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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 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 T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP Based on 70 F (21 C) clear water at sea level with Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE 30 29 62 68 69 DETAIL A 28 29 30 Figure 1. Pump Model T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 PARTS LIST Pump Model T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP (From S/N 1703506 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...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION FUEL LINE CONNECTION 79 77 85 84 83 Figure 2. Pump Model T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP (cont'd) PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 PARTS LIST Pump Model T6A60S-ZPP857-ESP ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER BASE WELDMENT 41565-603 24150 HEAT SHIELD 34167-015 15120 SUB BASE ASSY 41531-576 24150 HEX NUT D06 15991 COMPRESSION MOUNT 24631-104 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 3. Pump End Assembly PAGE E - 6 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 PARTS LIST Pump End Assembly ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER PUMP CASING SEE NOTE BELOW CHECK VALVE PIN 11645 17010 SHIM 13131-3 17040 LOCK WASHER J12 15991 REPAIR ROTATING ASSY 44163-547...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 4. Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E - 8 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 PARTS LIST Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER IMPELLER SHAFT 38514-823 1706H BALL BEARING S1030 BALL BEARING S616 OIL SEAL S1917 SNAP RING 24124-425 BEARING HOUSING 38251-517 10000 BEARING CAP GASKET 38683-478 18000 SIGHT GAUGE...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 this manual. If removal of the enclosure is required PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY for pump service, be sure to use safe shop practic AND REASSEMBLY es so as not to endanger personnel, and use cau tion to prevent damage to the enclosure.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES Suction Check Valve Removal (Figure 3) If the check valve assembly (32) is to be serviced, Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re remove the check valve pin (24), reach through the placement parts. Failure to do so may cre...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 To remove the coupling from the shaft, unscrew the shaft (1) with the “V” notch positioned over the two allen head setscrews from the bushing (1). shaft key. Screw one of the setscrews into the puller hole on With the impeller rotation still blocked, see Figure 6 the circumference of the bushing.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES Seal Removal NOTE An optional disassembly tool is available from the (Figure 4) factory. If the tool is used, follow the instructions packed with it. A similar tool may be assembled us Slide the integral shaft sleeve and rotating portion ing 1/2‐inch pipe (schedule 80 steel or malleable...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 Pry or press the oil seals (4 ) from the bearing hous housing. Replace the bearings, shaft, or bearing ing. housing if the proper bearing fit is not achieved. If bearing replacement is required, remove the out...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES The bearings may be heated to ease installation. With the lip seal sleeve in place, lubricate the lip An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or seal area of the shaft, and slide the shaft and as...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 cannot be realigned during reassembly. Reusing an old seal could result in prema ture failure. To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the shaft A new seal assembly should be installed sleeve O‐ring (19) and the external stationary seat any time the old seal is removed from the O‐ring with a very small amount of light lubricating...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES 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 emer...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of Rotating Assembly Installation the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer, (Figure 3) spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element) onto the shaft until the seal faces contact.
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES Aviation No. 3 Form‐A‐Gasket' or equivalent com just flush with the machined surface on the back pound to the mating surfaces, and secure them to side of the cover plate. the pump casing with the attaching hardware.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-07174 Securing Pump and Coupling Assembly to NOTE Engine To ease installation, lightly lubricate the rubber por tion of the coupling with a non‐petroleum based (Figure 5) lubricant such as vegetable oil or glycerin, or a sili...
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OM-07174 SUPER T SERIES been specified or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp ounces (1,9 liter) of SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil to Company. the middle of the sight gauge (8) and maintain it at the middle of the gauge. Clean and reinstall the Periodically, the valve should be removed for in...
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