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GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS S4B1-E50 460/3 Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual With Parts List

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
S4B1-E50 460/3
S4B1-E50 575/3
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS
WITH PARTS LIST
MODELS
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www.grpumps.com
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2008 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps
OM‐06099‐01
March 14, 2008
Rev. C March 10, 2020
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OM‐06099‐01 March 14, 2008 Rev. C March 10, 2020 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS MODELS S4B1-E50 460/3 S4B1-E50 575/3 GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2008 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) PARTS LISTS: Pump Assemblies ............PAGE E - 3 Terminal Housing and Cable Assemblies .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp S Se­ RECORDING MODEL AND ries Pump. Read this manual carefully to learn SERIAL NUMBER how to safely install and operate your pump. Fail­ ure to do so could result in personal injury or dam­ Please record the pump model and serial number age to the pump.
  • Page 6 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06098 damage which could result from failure to follow the procedure. Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD NOTE result in minor personal injury or product or Instructions to aid in installation, operation, and property damage. These instructions de­ maintenance or which clarify a procedure.

  • Page 7: Safety - Section A

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to the S Series submersible motor driven pumps indi­ cated on the front cover of this manual. Before connecting any cable to the con­ Because pump installations are seldom trol box, be sure to ground the control identical, this manual cannot possibly box.
  • Page 8 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 position and locked out, or that the pow­ trician to troubleshoot, test and/or ser­ er supply to the control box has been vice the electrical components of this otherwise cut off and locked out, before pump. attempting to open or service the pump assembly.

  • Page 9: Installation - Section B

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS INSTALLATION - SECTION B GENERAL INFORMATION ratings on the control box and incoming pow­ Review all SAFETY information in Section A. e. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings Since pump installations are seldom identical, this on the pump, and perform all duties indicated.

  • Page 10: Pump Motor Specifications

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS equipment as outlined in the National to prevent liquid from wicking through the Electric Code. Follow all safety require­ cable and into the motor. ments. Failure to observe these require­ NOTE ments could result in injury or death to Refer to the performance curve in Maintenance personnel.

  • Page 11: Positioning The Pump

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Positioning the Pump The pump will operate if positioned on its side, but this is not recommended because the motor NOTE torque could cause the pump to roll during opera­ Before installing and operating the pump, check tion.

  • Page 12: Electrical Connections

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS ting near the pump. The discharge line must be in­ sible to the operator, and located close enough to dependently supported to avoid strain and vibra­ the pump to avoid excessive voltage drop due to tion on the pump. cable length (see Pump Power Cable Connec­...

  • Page 13: Grounding Methods

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS be of the proper size and type to ensure an ade­ Table B‐3. Pump Voltage Requirements quate voltage supply to the pump. Voltage avail­ MAXIMUM NOMINAL MINIMUM PHASE VOLTAGE able at the motor must be within the range indi­ VOLTAGE VOLTAGE cated in Table B‐3.

  • Page 14: Pump Power Cable Connections

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS c. Buried electrode: If rock or stone prevents this pump is high enough to cause inju­ embedding the full 8 foot (2,4 m) length of the ry or death. Obtain the services of a ground rod, bury it horizontally in a trench. qualified electrician to make all electri­...

  • Page 15: Control Box Specifications

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Connect the pump power cable to the control box NOTE as shown in the wiring diagrams in the control box For reference, internal motor wiring connections manual. Use conduit or cable clamps to secure the are shown in Maintenance and Repair - Section power cable to the control box.

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    OM-06099 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) BULB (FLOAT TYPE) DIAPHRAGM TYPE Figure B-4.

  • Page 17: Operation - Section C

    S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 OPERATION - SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION Review all SAFETY information in Section A. The pump motor and control box are not designed to be explosion‐proof. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. Any control box used to operate the This pump is designed to handle most pump must be approved by the Gor­...

  • Page 18: Impeller Rotation

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS or thermal protection, or if the pump is operated 4. Check the temperature before ser­ against a closed discharge valve for an extended vicing. period of time. 5. Vent the pump slowly and cau­ tiously 6. Refer to instructions in this manual before restarting the pump.

  • Page 19: Starting, Stopping And Operational Checks

    S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 this pump is high enough to cause inju­ ry or death. Make certain that incoming power is off and locked out before inter­ changing motor leads. Never start the pump more than 6 times per hour. If the pump motor does not cool be­ tween starts, it will over‐heat, resulting in damage to the motor windings.

  • Page 20: Cold Weather Preservation

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION To avoid serious damage to the pump, check for unusual noises or excessive vi­ Do not attempt to thaw the pump by us­ bration while the pump is running. If noise ing a torch or other source of flame. This or vibration is excessive, stop operation could damage gaskets, O‐rings or heat and refer to the troubleshooting chart in the...

  • Page 21: Draining Oil

    S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 month thereafter. Check the motor lubrication level Adding Oil any time the pressure relief valve is activated, and Refer to Table B-2 in INSTALLATION for oil ca­ replace the oil annually. pacities and positions for filling the seal cavity in your pump.
  • Page 22 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Table C-1. Pump Oil Specifications Specifications: Type ......Premium high viscosity index, anti‐wear hydraulic oil Viscosity @ 100_F (38_C) .

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting - Section D

    OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. NOTE Many of the probable remedies listed in the TROU­ BLESHOOTING CHART require use of electrical test instruments; for specific procedures, see ELECTRICAL TESTING at the end of the chart. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 24 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (cont'd) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Discharge head too high. Reduce discharge head or install MOTOR RUNS, BUT PUMP FAILS staging adaptor and additional TO DELIVER pump. RATED DIS­ Low or incorrect voltage. Measure control box voltage, both CHARGE.
  • Page 25 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS ELECTRICAL TESTING 3. The pump submerged and running under full load. Make the electrical checks which follow to deter­ The voltage measured under each condition mine if pump malfunctions are being caused by must be the same. problems in the motor or in the motor cable.
  • Page 26 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 the other test lead to each of the motor cable should be rechecked regularly. If resistance leads in turn. Note the readings. reads less than 1 megohm, insulation should be checked more closely and frequently. b. Readings will indicate resistance values in both the power cable and motor windings.If resistance reads infinity (1), insulation is c.

  • Page 27: 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 MODELS S4B1-E50 460/3 AND S4B1-E50 575/3 Based on 70_F (21_C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per­...
  • Page 28 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 SECTION DRAWING PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. S4B1-E50 460/3 And S4B1-E50 575/3 Pump Assemblies PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 29 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS S4B1-E50 460/3 And S4B1-E50 575/3 Pump Assemblies Parts List (From S/N 1396095 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.
  • Page 30 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 SECTION DRAWING Figure E-2. Terminal Housing And Cable Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
  • Page 31 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Terminal Housing And Cable Assembly Parts List ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER TERMINAL GLAND 11367 13040 POWER CABLE 10325S CABLE GRIP 11227L STUD C0808 17000 HEX NUT D08 17000 GLAND BUSHING 10758K 19100 TERMINAL WASHER 10659 15991 TERMINAL HOUSING 11366 13040 TERMINAL...
  • Page 32 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 used, disconnect the piping before attempting to PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND move the pump. REASSEMBLY Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Do not attempt to lift the pump by the motor power cable or the piping. Attach proper lifting equipment to the lifting Do not attempt to service the pump as­...
  • Page 33 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS disturbed. Repair gaskets and O‐rings are listed in move the plug slowly and permit pressure the Parts List. to vent to atmosphere. Lay the pump on its side with the pipe plugs (12 and 13) facing up. Clean any dirt from around the plugs.
  • Page 34 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 Impeller Removal Upper Seal Removal (Figures E-1 and E-3) (Figure E-1) Unless cracked or otherwise worn, it is not neces­ sary to remove the intermediate (50) for access to Wedge a block of wood between the vanes of the the upper seal assembly (4).
  • Page 35 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS wrap a small rag around the shaft to prevent for­ fine file or hand honing stone to restore original eign material from entering the motor cavity. contours. If the shaft is bent or severely damaged, the rotor and shaft must be replaced as an assem­ Carefully inspect any O‐rings or gaskets before re­...
  • Page 36 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 ROTOR STATIONARY SHAFT SEAL SEAT ROTATING ELEMENT STATIONARY ELEMENT SPRING BELLOWS AND RETAINING ASSY SPRING RETAINER SEAL RETAINING RING STATIONARY O‐RING SEAL SEAT STATIONARY O‐RING ELEMENT DIFFUSER ROTATING ELEMENT BELLOWS AND RETAINING ASSY SPRING IMPELLER WASHER IMPELLER SHIM SET Figure E-3.
  • Page 37 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS may not stay in the bellows retainer when turned shaft, use hand pressure only. A push tube cut from upside down, place a small amount of grease at a length of plastic pipe will aid in installing seal equal spaces on the back of the element and posi­...
  • Page 38 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 ler onto the shaft until seated firmly against the up­ pump end disassembly, allowance must be made per impeller washer and shim set. for bearing play when checking impeller clearance. Final impeller clearance must be determined with After the impeller is installed, coat the threads of the pump in a normal upright operating position.
  • Page 39 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Centers. Separate the terminal housing and power cable assembly (2) from the motor housing. No further disassembly is required to test the stator or power cable. To disconnect the power cable (2), remove the nuts The electrical power used to operate (5) securing the terminal gland (1) to the terminal this pump is high enough to cause inju­...
  • Page 40 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 damage is extensive and the terminal plate and ter­ Rotor And Bearing Removal minals are to be replaced, simply cut the power (Figure E-1) cable leads above the terminal collars and heat‐ shrink tubing, and discard the terminal plate and Set the intermediate and rotor assembly on a clean terminals.
  • Page 41 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS rotor shaft. Remove the bearing cap (44) and gas­ ing tolerances and materials are closely ket (15) from the rotor shaft. controlled by the manufacturer, and any deviation can cause damage or operating NOTE problems. Replace the stator, or return it to It may be necessary to use the bearing cap (44) and one of The Gorman‐Rupp Authorized Sub­...
  • Page 42 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 NOTE NOTE Reuse of old O‐rings, gaskets, shaft seal parts will Remove any drops of varnish from the ends of the result in premature leakage or reduce pump per­ stator before installation to ensure proper stack‐up formance.
  • Page 43 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS and burrs with a fine file or emery cloth. Inspect the rotor area for separated laminations. If the shaft is bent or damaged, or if the laminations are sepa­ rated, replace the shaft and rotor (a single assem­ Use caution when handling hot bear­...
  • Page 44 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 If heating the bearing is not practical, use a suitably Using a three‐leg sling and lifting eyes in the inter­ sized sleeve and an arbor (or hydraulic) press to in­ mediate flange holes, carefully lower the intermedi­ stall the cap and bearing on the shaft.
  • Page 45 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS ing method is used, refer to the instructions in Seal­ ing Terminal Plate Connections With Potting Compound. Use only materials and heating equip­ ment approved by Gorman‐Rupp for field repairs. Never attempt to alter the length or re­ pair any power cable with a splice.
  • Page 46 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 number) or potting compound for sealing terminal housing connections. Use of un­ approved sealing products will void the pump warranty. All air pockets, voids or gaps in the sili­ NOTE cone sealant must be removed to en­ Do not use a mold or reservoir with the silicone sure a water‐tight seal in the terminal adhesive.
  • Page 47 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Adhesive. Use medium grit sandpaper to prepare When potting has been completed, leave the ter­ the surface of the terminal plate in the area where minal plate assembly undisturbed until the potting the potting mold will be installed. material has cured.
  • Page 48 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 the terminal gland flange and the terminal housing Use a manometer with a range of 30 to 0 to 30 inch­ when the nuts (5, Figure E-2) are fully tightened. es of mercury to perform the test. Do not use a vac­ uum gauge.
  • Page 49 OM-06099 S SERIES PUMPS Table E-1. Vacuum Test Data Pump Duration Seal Cavity Duration Motor Cavity Model (Minutes) Vacuum (Minutes) Vacuum (In. Hg.) (In. Hg.) LUBRICATION mally low, or the color milky or dark, refer to Drain­ ing Oil From Seal Cavity in this section for instruc­ tions and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 50 S SERIES PUMPS OM-06099 Table E‐3. Pump Oil Specifications Specifications: Type ......Premium high viscosity index, anti‐wear hydraulic oil Viscosity (SSU @ 104_F [40_C]) .
  • Page 51 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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