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OM-06783-01 August 18, 2015 Rev. A - 6/13/17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUPER T SERIES PUMPS MODELS T6C60SC-B Including /F, /FM, /WW GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2014 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:...
SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 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-06783 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to Super T Se riesr basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no control over or particular knowledge of the power source which will be used. This pump is designed to handle liquids Refer to the manual accompanying the containing large entrained solids or power source before attempting to be...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Do not operate the pump against a Do not operate the pump without the closed discharge valve for long periods of time. If operated against a closed dis guards in place over the rotating parts. charge valve, pump components will Exposed rotating parts can catch cloth...
SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. dicated by the arrow on the pump body and on the accompanying decal. Refer to Since pump installations are seldom identical, this ROTATION in OPERATION, Section C. section offers only general recommendations and d.
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity. mum use of elbows and fittings, which substan Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed tially increase friction loss. If elbows are necessary, equipment such as suction and discharge hoses use the long‐radius type to minimize friction loss.
SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 strainer furnished with the pump will also pass tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into through the pump itself. the sump, and air entering the suction line will re duce pump efficiency. If a strainer is not furnished with the pump, but is installed by the pump user, make certain that the If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc...
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Figure 1. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity DISCHARGE LINES If the application involves a high discharge Siphoning head, gradually close the discharge throttling valve before stopping the pump. Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si...
SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 minimize the chance of plugging. In low discharge head applications (less than 30 If a manual shut‐off valve is installed in feet or 9 meters), it is recommended that the by a bypass line, it must not be left closed pass line be run back to the wet well, and located 6 during operation.
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Air Release Valve Installation tween the pump discharge port and the inlet side of the discharge check valve (see Figure 2). The inlet opening in the Air Release Valve is equipped with The Automatic Air Release Valve must be inde pendently mounted in a horizontal position be...
SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 Before checking alignment, tighten the foundation bolts. The pump casing feet and/or pedestal feet, and the driver mounting bolts should also be tightly secured. When checking alignment, disconnect the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative. Figure 4.
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra DRIVE BELT TENSIONING tio; overspeeding the pump may damage both General Rules of Tensioning pump and power source. For new drive belts, check the tension after 5, 20 and 50 hours of operation and re‐tension as re...
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 2. The pump has not been used for a consider able length of time. Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and de 3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo cals attached to the pump.
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Consult the operating manual furnished with the filled, adjust the throttling valve to the required flow power source before attempting to start the power rate. source. If an electric motor is used to drive the pump, re move V‐belts, couplings, or otherwise disconnect the pump from the motor before checking motor Do not operate the pump against a...
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES gaged to be ejected with great force. Af 2. Disconnect or lock out the power ter the pump completely cools, drain the source to ensure that the pump will liquid from the pump by removing the remain inoperative.
OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly. ing parts. If the pump will be idle for more than a few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 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-06783 SUPER T SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct PUMP STOPS OR FAILS TO DELIVER proper level or sump too small. submergence as needed. RATED FLOW OR Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 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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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES 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 T6C60SC-B, /F, /FM, /WW Based on 70 F (21 C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
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OM-06739 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model T6C60SC-B, /F, /FM, /WW PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model T6C60SC-B, /F, /FM, /WW (From S/N 1592919 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 NAME PART...
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OM-06739 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 2. Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES PARTS LIST Repair Rotating Assembly Note: Order complete Repair Rotating Assemblies for /WW model from the Pump Model Assembly Parts List on page E-3. Repair Rotating Assemblies for /WW models include all of the standard parts listed below. ITEM PART NAME PART...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Before attempting to open or service the pump: Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 1. Familiarize yourself with this man ual. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and decals 2.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 O‐ring (14) requires replacement, remove the back The impeller (1) should be loosened while the rotat cover nuts (16) and pull the inspection cover out of ing assembly is still secured to the pump casing. the back cover assembly (10). Replace the inspec Before loosening the impeller, remove the seal cav...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES pump casing. Tie and tag the rotating assembly Seal Removal shims (35) for ease of reassembly. (Figure 2) NOTE Slide the integral shaft sleeve and rotating portion An optional disassembly tool is available from the of the seal off the shaft as a unit. factory.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 Pry or press the oil seals (7 and 7A) from the bear housing. Replace the bearings, shaft, or bearing ing housing. housing if the proper bearing fit is not achieved. After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and If bearing replacement is required, remove the out...
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES The bearings may be heated to ease installation. With the oil seal sleeve in place, lubricate the oil An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or seal area of the shaft and slide the shaft and as hot plate may be used to heat the bearings.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 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 and the external stationary seat O‐ any time the old seal is removed from the ring with a very small amount of light lubricating oil.
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES proper clearance as described in Impeller Instal O‐RING ENGAGED WITH SEAL PLATE lation and Adjustment. BORE If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emer gency, carefully separate the rotating and station ary seal faces from the bellows retainer and sta tionary seat.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of (26 and 27). The rotating assembly must be in the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer, stalled in the pump casing in order to torque the im spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element) peller capscrew.
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OM-06783 SUPER T SERIES Screw the four adjusting screws (20) into the NOTE tapped holes in the back cover plate until they are If the suction or discharge flanges were removed, just flush with the machined surface on the back replace the respective gaskets, apply `Permatex side of the cover plate.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-06783 rotating assembly to the pump casing. Perform the Remove the fill cover assembly (29) and fill the back cover adjustment procedure described pump casing with clean liquid. Reinstall the fill above to obtain the proper face clearance. cover and tighten it.
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