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OM-07297 OCTOBER 28, 2019 Rev. B - 06/30/2020 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST DIAPHRAGM PRIMER MODEL 46141-053 GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2019 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.
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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:...
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp Di HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION aphragm Primer. Read this manual carefully to DEFINITIONS learn how to safely install and operate your Di aphragm Primer. Failure to do so could result in The following are used to alert maintenance per...
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to Gorman- Rupp Diaphragm Primers. Refer to the manual accompanying the pump and power source before attempting to be Before attempting to open or service the gin operation. pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this man ual.
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OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re When checking alignment, disconnect placement parts. Failure to do so may cre the power source to ensure that the ate a hazard and damage the diaphragm pump will remain inoperative. Rotating primer or diminish optimal diaphragm parts can catch clothing, fingers or primer performance.
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DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 Bearings must be kept free of all dirt and Monitor the condition of the bearing lubri foreign material. Failure to do so will great cant regularly for evidence of rust or mois ly shorten bearing life. Do not spin dry ture condensation.
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry Since pump installations are seldom identical, this ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur section offers only general recommendations and faces.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER POSITIONING PUMP ALIGNEMENT When checking alignment, disconnect Death or serious personal injury and the power source to ensure that the damage to the diaphragm primer or pump will remain inoperative. Rotating parts can catch clothing, fingers or components can occur if proper lifting tools, causing severe injury to person...
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 Align spider insert type couplings by using calipers Drive Belts to measure the dimensions on the circumference of the outer ends of the coupling hub every 90_. When using drive belts, the power source and the The coupling is in alignment when the hub ends pump must be parallel.
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OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER Install the suction hose and secure the hose clamps. Set the belt guard in place and Install the belt guard mounting hardware. Do not operate the diaphragm primer without a guard in place over the rotat ing parts. Exposed rotating parts can catch clothing, fingers, or tools, causing severe injury to personnel.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OPERATION - SECTION C THEORY OF OPERATION NOTICE Review all SAFETY information in Section A. It is recommended the ambient air temper A Prime Assisted (PA Series) centrifugal pump will ature remain above 15° F (-9.4° C) during not prime if air is not evacuated from the suction operation of the Diaphragm Primer.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER Hose Clamp Suction Hose Hose Clamp Priming Chamber Assembly Suction Line Air Flow Belt Guard Evacuated Air From Discharge Port Figure C-1. Diaphragm Primer (Showed Installed on a Gorman-Rupp PA Series Pump) PERIODIC CHECKS Other Checks Bearing Lubrication Other periodic checks should be conducted using the Preventive Maintenance Schedule in Section The bearing housing was fully lubricated at the fac...
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER 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. Shut down the engine and take pre cautions to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY BEARINGS RUN Bearing temperature is high, but Check bearing temperature regu TOO HOT within limits. larly to monitor any increase. Check level of lubrication. Check for proper type and level of Low or incorrect lubricant. lubricant.
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OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER Preventive Maintenance Schedule Service Interval* Item Daily Weekly Monthly Semi‐ Annually Annually General Condition (Temperature, Unusual Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks, Loose Hardware, Etc.) Bearing Lubrication Belts Diaphragm Primer and Driver Alignment Shaft Deflection Oil Seal Bearings Bearing Housing Hoses Valves...
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER PARTS LIST Diaphragm Primer (From S/N 1707842 Up) ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER BEARING HOUSING 38251-004 10000 ROLLER BEARING 23535-002 CONNECTING ROD ASSY 46181-013 SNAP RING 26821-382 NECK SEAL 38681-413 19060 CRANKSHAFT 38551-003 1600X LOWER HOUSING 38322-448 13000...
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OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER DRAWING Figure E-2. DIAPHRAGM PRIMER 46141-053 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 3...
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER PARTS LIST (CONTINUED) Diaphragm Primer (From S/N 1707842 Up) ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER BEARING HOUSING 38251-004 10000 ROLLER BEARING 23535-002 CONNECTING ROD ASSY 46181-013 SNAP RING 26821-382 NECK SEAL 38681-413 19060 CRANKSHAFT 38551-003 1600X LOWER HOUSING...
DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR lishing that neither personal safety nor pump integrity are compromised by such practices. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Gorman‐Rupp Diaphragm Primers require little service due to their rugged, minimum‐mainte nance design. However, if it becomes necessary to replace parts, follow these instructions which are keyed to the sectional view (Figure 1) and the ac...
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER cessed and replaced if necessary by disengaging NOTE the retaining ring (33) and removing the valve (32) Whenever complete disassembly is necessary it is and retaining pin (30) from the lower housing (4). recommended to remove the Diaphragm Primer from the pump.
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DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 Figure E-3 sparks, and flame. Read and follow all precautions printed on solvent contain ers. Clean the bearing housing, shaft and all compo nent parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth soaked in cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER bearing housing lip. To replace a damaged retain housing (1) which the shaft will be guided through. ing ring, use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the While looking in through the inspection cover retaining ring (24), use the pliers to install the new opening, it should now be possible to guide the retaining ring.
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DIAPHRAGM PRIMER OM-07297 in the grooves of the crankshaft (37). Turn the holding the valve in place, flip over the lower hous crankshaft on the drive end to operate the di ing. Install the retaining ring (33) into the groove on aphragm primer.
OM-07297 DIAPHRAGM PRIMER same sloped angle. Install the cap screw (9) and plug (36) is not yet installed if you intend to fill the the flat washer (10). Torque to 60 ft-lbs (81.35 bearing housing with bearing oil at this time (see N-m) and cover screw head with grease (GR P/N the installation section of this manual).
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