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OM-05602-01 April 12, 2004 Rev. H 10‐26‐17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUPER T SERIES PUMPS MODELS T4B65S‐B INCLUDING: /F, /FM GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2004 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-05602 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-05602 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to Super T Se which may damage the pump or endan riesr basic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has ger personnel as a result of pump fail no control over or particular knowledge ure.
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OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES are not observed. Make certain that these parts with great force when they hoists, chains, slings or cables are in are disengaged. Allow the pump to good working condition and of suffi completely cool before servicing it. cient capacity and that they are posi...
SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. specific application. Since the pressure supplied to the pump is critical to performance and safety, Since pump installations are seldom identical, this be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of section offers only general recommendations and the maximum permissible operating pressure as practices required to inspect, position, and ar...
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION POSITIONING PUMP Lifting The pump assembly was inspected and tested be fore shipment from the factory. Before installation, inspect the pump for damage which may have oc curred during shipment. Check as follows: a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged Death or serious personal injury and threads, and other obvious damage.
SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 ches (267 mm) must be maintained to permit re these gauges are desired for pumps that are not moval of the cover. tapped, drill and tap the suction and discharge lines not less than 18 inches (457,2 mm) from the suction and discharge ports and install the lines.
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible If two suction lines are installed in a single sump, with the liquid being pumped. the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis...
SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 In low discharge head applications (less than 30 DISCHARGE LINES feet or 9 meters), it is recommended that the by pass line be run back to the wet well, and located 6 Siphoning inches below the water level or cut‐off point of the low level pump.
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES matic Air Release Valve will permit air to escape during operation. A closed manual shut‐ through the bypass line and then close automati off valve may cause a pump which has cally when the pump is fully primed and pumping lost prime to continue to operate with...
SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 DISCHARGE PIPE CLEAN‐OUT COVER INSTALL AIR RELEASE VALVE IN HORIZONTAL POSITION DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE 90_ LONG RADIUS ELBOW SUPPORT PUMP DISCHARGE BRACKET SELF‐PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP BLEED LINE 1” (25,4 MM) DIA. MIN. (CUSTOMER FUR NISHED) DO NOT EX SUCTION TEND BELOW PUMP LINE...
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES Adjusting the alignment in one direction may alter the alignment in another direc tion. check each procedure after altering alignment. Coupled Drives Figure 5. Aligning Non‐Spider Type Couplings Check parallel adjustment by laying a straightedge across both coupling rims at the top, bottom, and When using couplings, the axis of the power side.
SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 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-05602 SUPER T SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Add liquid to the pump casing when: 1. The pump is being put into service for the Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and de first time.
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES After the pump has been primed, partially close the dicated by the arrow on the pump body discharge line throttling valve in order to fill the line and on the accompanying decal. Other slowly and guard against excessive shock pres wise, the impeller could become loosened sure which could damage pipe ends, gaskets, from the shaft and seriously damage the...
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES not, check for air leaks in the seal, gasket, or dis in the pump can reach boiling tempera charge valve. tures, and vapor pressure within the pump can cause parts being disen Open the suction line, and read the vacuum gauge gaged to be ejected with great force.
OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES for approximately one minute; this will remove any Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac ing parts. If the pump will be idle for more than a curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer few hours, or if it has been pumping liquids con...
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SUPER T SERIES OM-05602 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-05602 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-05602 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-05602 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 T4B65S‐B, Including /F, /FM Based on 70 F (21 C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
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OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model T4B65S-B, Including /F, /FM PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model T4B65S-B, Including /F, /FM (From S/N 1295080 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-05602 SUPER T SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure 2. Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM-05602 SUPER T SERIES PARTS LIST Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART NAME PART ITEM PART NAME PART NUMBER NUMBER BRG CVTY DRAIN PLUG P04 17090 IMPELLER 38618-002 1718H SEAL CVTY DRAIN PLUG P04 17090 MECH SEAL ASSY 46512-074 SEAL SPACER WASHER 38329-040 17130 SEAL PLATE 38272-234 1718H...
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OM-05279 SUPER T SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Before attempting to open or service the Review all SAFETY information in Section A. pump: 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-05279 Remove the back cover nuts (23) and pry the back Immobilize the impeller by wedging a block wood cover and assembled wear plate from the pump between the vanes and the pump casing, and re casing (1). move the impeller capscrew and washer (21 and 22).
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OM-05279 SUPER T SERIES iron) and a standard tee (see Figure 4). All threads it up under the bellows. Use a pair of stiff wires with are 1/2‐inch NPT. Do not pre‐assemble the tool. hooked ends to remove the rotating portion of the seal off the shaft.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-05279 After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and If bearing replacement is required, remove the out inspect the bearings in place as follows. board bearing snap ring (18) and use a bearing puller to remove the bearings from the shaft. Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation (Figure 2) To prevent damage during removal from...
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OM-05279 SUPER T SERIES ings should never be heated with a direct flame or against the bearing housing. Remove the lip seal directly on a hot plate. sleeve. Position the outboard oil seal (6) in the bearing NOTE housing bore with the lip positioned as shown in If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the Figure 2.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-05279 sleeve O‐ring and the external stationary seat O‐ Reusing an old seal could result in prema ring with a very small amount of light lubricating oil. ture failure. See Figure 5 for seal part identification. To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the shaft SPRING SEAL PLATE SEAL...
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OM-05279 SUPER T SERIES Rotating Assembly Installation (Figure 1) Install the bearing housing O‐ring (29) and lubri The shaft and impeller threads must be cate it with light grease. Ease the rotating assem completely clean before reinstalling the im bly into the pump casing using the installation tool. peller.
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SUPER T SERIES OM-05279 collars (21 and 22). There are 18 detents on the I.D. Loosen the back cover nuts used to press the back of each locking collar. Indexing the collars one det cover into the pump casing one full turn. ent on the adjusting screws represents approxi...
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OM-05279 SUPER T SERIES Periodically, the valve should be removed for in tergent oil to the middle of the sight gauge (23) and spection and cleaning. When reinstalling the relief maintain it at the middle of the gauge. Clean and valve, apply `Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon No.
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