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PUBLICATION NUMBER OM -- 04796 November 21, 1997 S SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. Copyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp S Se- many domestic and industrial applications where ries Pump. Read this manual carefully to learn low capacity dewatering or irrigation is required. how to safely install and operate your pump. Fail-...
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The warranty provided with your pump is part of age, and motor frame size in the spaces provided Gorman-Rupp’s support program for customers below. Your Gorman-Rupp distributor needs this information when you require parts or service. who operate and maintain their equipment as de-...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS SAFETY --- SECTION A This information applies to the S Series is fitted with the proper type of submersible motor driven pumps. grounded plug (see Section B), and that the plug receptacle is grounded. If the...
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S SERIES PUMPS OM -- 04796 All electrical connections must be in ac- Obtain the services of a qualified elec- cordance with The National Electric trician to troubleshoot, test and/or ser- Code and all local codes. If there is a...
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PUMP SEAL These S Series pumps utilize one of the following Pump Model 115V 1P sealing methods. Phase 1.
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS lip seal is used to prevent moisture or lubrica- All S Series pumps are fully lubricated when tion oil from entering the motor housing cavity shipped from the factory. However, lubrication lev- els must be checked before installing the pump at the motor end.
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For the approximate physical dimensions of your the pump. pump, refer to the pump specification data sheet Refer to Table B---2 for the approximate maximum or contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor or the weight for each pump. Gorman-Rupp Company. PUMP INSTALLATION Do not attempt to lift the pump by the motor power cable or the piping.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS S Series pumps are provided with a suction strain- er to prevent large solids from clogging the impel- ler. To determine the size of the discharge connection, Install and operate this pump in accor- see Table B -- 1, Pump Specifications.
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS Field Wiring Connections (Incoming Power) Table B-3. Pump Voltage Requirements MAXIMUM NOMINAL MINIMUM The pump is designed to operate with a 115 volt, VOLTAGE PHASE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE 1 phase, 60 hertz power supply. The voltage avail- able at the motor must be within the indicated in Table B---3.
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Splicing of the power cable is not recommended grounded after installation. by the Gorman-Rupp Company due to safety and Pump Power Cable Connections warranty considerations. If a longer power cable is required, it should be continuous length and should replace the existing cable.
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS Table B-5. Pump Power Cable Specifications Voltage Resistance Rating Drop Cable Conductor (ohms) at (See per 100 ft. A.W.G O.D. Dia. 225_ _ _ _ C (77_ _ _ _ F) Note (30,5m) at...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS PUMP PUMP CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT IN MAIN CONTROL BOX IN MAIN CONTROL BOX LIQUID LEVEL LIQUID LEVEL RANGE RANGE DEWATERING DEWATERING ON (FILLING) ON (FILLING) Figure B -- 5.
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS WIRING DIAGRAMS S1 1/2A3 115V 1P S1---1/2A3A 115V 1P INSTALLATION PAGE B -- 9...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS WIRING DIAGRAMS S2C3---115V 1P S2C3A 115V 1P PAGE B -- 10 INSTALLATION...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS WIRING DIAGRAMS S2D3 115V 1P S2D3A 115V 1P INSTALLATION PAGE B -- 11...
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS OPERATION --- SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION Pump Controls The pump is driven by an integral 115 VAC, 60 Review all SAFETY information in Section A. hertz, 1 phase motor equipped with thermal motor overheat protection.
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S SERIES PUMPS OM -- 04796 PUMP OPERATION has been running. Although the motor is cooled by the liquid being pumped, nor- mal operating temperatures can be high Liquid Temperature and Overheating. enough to cause burns. The tempera- ture will be especially high if operated against a closed discharge valve.
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Gorman-Rupp authorized Submersible Repair Center. If attached, remove If wired into an optional manual switch, trip the the jumper wire.
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S SERIES PUMPS OM -- 04796 It is recommended that a check valve or throttling Check the oil level(s) as indicated in the following valve be installed in the discharge line if there is any LUBRICATION section. possibility of siphoning or back flow when the pump is shut off.
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OM -- 04796 S SERIES PUMPS and checking that the shaft rotates freely. If the Lay the pump horizontal on a flat work surface with pump remains frozen, allow additional thawing the seal cavity drain plug facing up. Remove the time before attempting to restart.
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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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