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OM-06750-01 February 4, 2015 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 6500 SERIES PUMP MODEL 6510A60-B GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2015 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:...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 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...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to 6500 Series 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no tiously. control over or particular knowledge of 7. Drain the pump. the power source which will be used.
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6500 SERIES OM-06750 moved from the pump before lifting. Lift the pump or component only as high as necessary and keep personnel away from suspended objects. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, pipe plugs, or fittings from an over heated pump. Vapor pressure within the pump can cause parts being disen...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 50% of the maximum permissible operating pres sure as shown on the pump performance curve Since pump installations are seldom identical, this (see Section E, Page 1).
OM-06750 6500 SERIES AND REPAIR section of this manual and per Mounting form duties as instructed. Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount e. If the pump has been stored for more than 12 ing is essential for proper operation.
6500 SERIES OM-06750 Connections to Pump Sealing Since even a slight leak will affect pump perfor Before tightening a connecting flange, align it ex mance, all connections in the suction line should actly with the pump port. Never pull a pipe line into be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an airtight seal.
OM-06750 6500 SERIES shafts are aligned with and parallel to each other. It is imperative that alignment be checked after the pump and piping are installed, and before opera tion. NOTE Check Rotation, Section C, before final alignment of the pump.
OM-06750 6500 SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and decals attached to the pump. Allow an over‐heated pump to cool be fore servicing Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, or fittings from an over‐...
OM-06750 6500 SERIES Cold Weather Preservation Temperatures up to 160 F (71 C) are considered normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to In below freezing conditions, drain the pump to at least 180 F (82 prevent damage from freezing. Also, clean out any solids by flushing with a hose.
6500 SERIES OM-06750 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. Lock out or disconnect the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY PUMP STOPS OR Pump speed too slow. Check driver output; consult the FAILS TO DELIVER operation manual. RATED FLOW OR Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris. PRESSURE (cont.) Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket.
6500 SERIES OM-06750 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.
6500 SERIES OM-06750 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK OPERATING PERFORMANCE. STANDARD PERFORMANCES FOR PUMP MODEL 6510A60-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-06750 6500 SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model 6510A60-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 PARTS LIST Pump Model 6510A60-B (From S/N 1581919 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...
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 2. Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 PARTS LIST Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER IMPELLER 38621-783 11010 WEAR RING 38691-638 11010 ALLEN HD SET SCREW GA0601-1/2 17090 MECH SEAL 25285-823 SHAFT SLEEVE 31163-023 17000 O‐RING 25152-031 IMPELLER WASHER 31167-041 17000 SEAL PLATE...
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES ITEM PART MAT'L PART NAME NUMBER CODE IMPELLER 38621-783 11010 WEAR RING 38691-638 11010 ALLEN HD SET SCREW GA0601-1/2 17090 MECH SEAL 25285-823 SHAFT SLEEVE 31163-023 17000 O‐RING 25152-031 IMPELLER WASHER 31167-041 17000 SEAL PLATE 38272-615 11010...
6500 SERIES OM-06750 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. 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau...
OM-06750 6500 SERIES gage the hardware (11 and 12). Remove the suc Remove the impeller capscrew and washer (7 and tion spool and gasket, and clean the mating sur 30). Remove the lathe dog from the shaft. faces. Install two 3/8-16 UNC-2B capscrews (not sup...
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6500 SERIES OM-06750 disassembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for wear or dam only when there is evidence of wear or damage. age and replace as necessary. Most cleaning solvents are toxic and Shaft and bearing disassembly in the field flammable.
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES To prevent damage during removal from When installing the bearings onto the the shaft, it is recommended that bearings shaft, never press or hit against the outer be cleaned and inspected in place. It is race, balls, or ball cage. Press only on the strongly recommended that the bearings inner race.
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6500 SERIES OM-06750 Seal Reassembly and Installation Reusing an old seal could result in prema ture failure. (Figures 2 and 4) Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked damage.
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES O‐RING IMPELLER SHAFT SLEEVE IMPELLER IMPELLER BELLOWS SHAFT SHAFT SLEEVE SPRING O‐RING RETAINER SPRING SEAL PLATE ROTATING STATIONARY ELEMENT SEAT Figure 4. Seal Assembly excessive wear will occur as the shaft turns. Apply a light coating of oil to the lip of the oil seal...
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6500 SERIES OM-06750 or duct tape. Slide the O‐ring over the shaft until it seats against the shaft shoulder. Remove the tape covering the threads. Check to ensure that the shaft threads are free of any tape residue and clean The wear ring must seat squarely in the as required before proceeding with seal installa...
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OM-06750 6500 SERIES larly through the sight gauges (10A) and maintain it at the middle of the gauges. When lubrication is re quired, add SAE No. 30 non‐detergent oil through the hole for the air vent (11A). Do not over‐lubri...
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