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ACDEU OM−06081−OE01 November 20, 2007 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST PA SERIES PUMP MODEL PA6C60−4045H THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A www.gormanrupp.com. 2007 The Gorman-Rupp Company...
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Register your new Gorman-Rupp pump online at www.grpumps.com Valid serial number and e-mail address required. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Please record your pump model and serial number in the spaces provided below.
PA SERIES OM−06081 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp pump. The following are used to alert personnel to proce- Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely dures which require special attention, to those install and operate your pump. Failure to do so which could damage equipment, and to those could result in personal injury or damage to the which could be dangerous to personnel:...
PA SERIES OM−06081 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to Prime Aire damage the pump or endanger person- Series pumps. Refer to the manual ac- nel as a result of pump failure. companying the engine or power source before attempting to begin oper- ation.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES heated pump. Vapor pressure within the pump can cause parts being disen- gaged to be ejected with great force. Al- low the pump to cool completely before Do not operate an internal combustion servicing. engine in an explosive atmosphere. When operating an internal combustion engine in an enclosed area, make sure exhaust fumes are piped to the outside.
PA SERIES OM−06081 INSTALLATION − SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. configuration, and priming must be tailored to the specific application. Since the pressure supplied Since pump installations are seldom identical, this to the pump is critical to performance and safety, section offers only general recommendations and be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of the practices required to inspect, position, and ar-...
OM−06081 PA SERIES c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings POSITIONING PUMP on the pump assembly, and perform all duties indicated. Note that the pump shaft rotates in the required direction. Use lifting and moving equipment in good repair and with adequate capacity to prevent injuries to personnel or dam- age to equipment.
PA SERIES OM−06081 the brake and blocking the wheels before attempt- lines are used, they should have adequate support ing to operate the pump. to secure them when filled with liquid and under pressure. Gauges The pump is drilled and tapped for installing dis- If the pump has been mounted on a mov- charge pressure and vacuum suction gauges.
OM−06081 PA SERIES Sealing air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into the suction inlet. Since even a slight leak will affect priming, head, If two suction lines are installed in a single sump, and capacity, especially when operating with a the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency high suction lift, all connections in the suction line of one or both pumps.
PA SERIES OM−06081 Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity DISCHARGE LINES Siphoning If the application involves a high discharge head, gradually close the discharge Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si- throttling valve before stopping the pump.
OM−06081 PA SERIES Float Switch Installation pipe is available, attach the float switch cable to the standpipe in the sump at the approxi- The Float Switch autostart system employs either a mate desired liquid level. single or double float switch, where a bulb raises or lowers (floats) with the liquid level, thus activating b.
OM−06081 PA SERIES OPERATION − SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. cated (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR). Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and The pump will begin to prime upon startup. The air decals attached to the pump. in the suction line will be discharged from the educ- tor discharge line.
OM−06081 PA SERIES AL’. After the engine starts and the unit is fully Liquid Temperature And Overheating primed, adjust the engine RPM until the desired The maximum liquid temperature for this pump is flow rate is achieved. 160_ F (71_C). Do not apply it at a higher operating temperature.
OM−06081 PA SERIES vacuum suction gauge readings regularly to detect normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to strainer blockage. at least 180_F (82_C). Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu- Never introduce air or steam pressure into the rate.
OM−06081 PA SERIES 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, disconnect the positive battery cable and take precautions to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Check strainer and clean if neces- Strainer clogged. PUMP STOPS OR FAILS TO DELIVER sary. RATED FLOW OR Check and clean check valve. Discharge check valve clogged. PRESSURE (cont.) Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct proper level or sump too small.
OM−06081 PA SERIES 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. Low or incorrect lubricant. Check for proper type and level of lubricant. Suction and discharge lines not prop- Check piping installation for proper erly supported.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Preventive Maintenance Schedule Service Interval* Item Daily Weekly Monthly Semi- Annually Annually General Condition (Temperature, Unusual Noises or Vibrations, Cracks, Leaks, Loose Hardware, Etc.) Pump Performance (Gauges, Speed, Flow) Bearing Lubrication Seal Lubrication (And Packing Adjustment, If So Equipped) V-Belts (If So Equipped) Air Release Valve Plunger Rod (If So Equipped) Front Impeller Clearance (Wear Plate)
OM−06081 PA 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 PA6C60−4045H Based on 70_F (21_C) clear water at sea level with minimum suction lift.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model PA6C60−4045H PAGE E − 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Pump Model PA6C60−4045H PARTS LIST (From S/N 1416490 Up) ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PUMP END PA6C60−(4045H) −−− POWER UNIT KIT 46143−066 −−− BATTERY SEE OPTIONS −−− PUMP MOUNTING KIT 48175−023 −−− CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION KIT 48122−544 −−−...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 2. 46143−066 Power Unit Kit PAGE E − 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PARTS LIST 46143−066 Power Unit Kit ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE J.D. 4045D ENGINE 29224−301 −−− 1/2 IN. PIPE COUPLING AE08 15079 BASE/FUEL TANK 41553−006 24150 BALL/CHECK VALVE 26641−092 −−−...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 3. PA6C60−(4045H) Pump Assembly PAGE E − 6 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PA6C60−(4045H) Pump Assembly PARTS LIST ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PA6C60−(4045H) PUMP SUBASSEMBLY SEE FIGURE 4 −−− 6" CHECK VALVE KIT 48274−015 −−− −CHECK VALVE 26642−126 −−− −FLAPPER 26688−001 −−− −COVER O-RING 25152−377 −−− −FLANGE GASKET 25113−036 −−−...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 4. PA6C60−(4045H) Pump Subassembly PAGE E − 8 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PARTS LIST PA6C60−(4045H) Pump Subassembly ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE PUMP CASING 38218−303 11010 STUD C1213 15991 REPAIR ROTATING ASSY 44163−432 −−− BACK COVER NUT 31871−073 15000 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0604−1/2 17000 PIPE PLUG...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING DRIVE END VIEW Figure 5. 44163−432 Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E − 10 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PARTS LIST 44163−432 Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE SEAL PLATE 38272−256 10000 IMPELLER 38615−095 11010 SOC HD CAPSCREW DM1004S 17090 SEAL ASSY 46512−149 −−− IMPELLER WASHER 31514−015 17000 INNER BALL BEARING...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 6. 48275−005 Priming Chamber Kit ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PRIMING CHAMBER ASSY 46112−709 −−− PIPE BUSHING AP1608 11999 STREET ELBOW RS08 11999 BALL VALVE 26631−052 −−− STUD C0809 15991 HEX NUT 15991 LOCK WASHER 15991...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 7. 46112−709 Priming Chamber Assembly PARTS LIST ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PRIMING VALVE 26664−007 −−− −ORIFICE BUTTON 26688−021 −−− HEX HD CAPSCREW B0806 15991 LOCKWASHER 15991 PRIMING VALVE GASKET 38683−657 19060 PRIMING CHAMBER 38343−020 10000...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 8. 44162−159 Drive Assembly ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE COUPLING KIT 44165−016 −−− BUSHING 24131−498 −−− −KEY 24113−603 −−− DRIVE FLANGE 38545−004 10000 IMPELLER SHAFT 38515−586 1706H LOCKWASHER 21171−536 −−− SOC HD CAPSCREW BD0606 1/2 15991 HEX HD CAPSCREW...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY manual are performed only after estab- lishing that neither personal safety nor AND REASSEMBLY pump integrity are compromised by such practices. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de- cals attached to the pump.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES (1). Support the priming chamber assembly using Back Cover Plate and Wear Plate Removal a sling and a suitable lifting device. Remove the (Figure 4) hardware (6 and 7) and separate the priming chamber assembly, baffle (9) and gasket (8) from The wear plate (5) is easily accessible and may be the pump assembly.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES pling must be replaced. To remove the ring, disen- Turn gage the hardware (6 and 7) securing it to the fly- Counterclockwise wheel. Move the pump end to a clean, well equipped shop area for further disassembly. Lathe Dog Arm Draining Oil From Seal Cavity V"...
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Impeller Removal Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly (Figure 5) (Figure 5) When the pump is properly operated and main- tained, the bearing housing should not require dis- With the rotating assembly removed from the assembly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings pump casing, unscrew the impeller (1) in a coun- only when there is evidence of wear or damage.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES flammable. Use them only in a well ven- be cleaned and inspected in place. It is tilated area free from excessive heat, strongly recommended that the bearings sparks, and flame. Read and follow all be replaced any time the shaft and bear- precautions printed on solvent contain- ings are removed.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Apply a light coating of oil to the lip of the inboard oil Align the keyway in the bushing (2) with the shaft key, and slide it onto the shaft to the dimension seal (18) and press it into the bearing housing with shown in Figure 8.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Install the intermediate guards (29, Figure 5), and failure. If necessary to reuse an old seal in an emer- secure the drive flange (4) to the engine bellhous- gency, carefully wash all metallic parts in fresh ing with the previously removed hardware (8 and cleaning solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES RETAINER SEAL PLATE SPRING O-RINGS IMPELLER SLEEVE O-RING IMPELLER SHIMS IMPELLER SHAFT INTEGRAL SHAFT ROTATING SLEEVE ELEMENT BELLOWS SPRING CENTERING WASHER STATIONARY SEAT DRIVE BAND Figure 10. Seal Assembly the shaft. Remove the tube, and continue to slide the O-ring down the shaft until it seats against the shaft shoulder.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES Impeller Installation And Adjustment Wear Plate And Back Cover Plate Installation And Adjustment (Figure 5) (Figures 4 and 11) If the wear plate (5) was removed for replacement, Inspect the impeller (1) and replace it if cracked or carefully center it on the back cover plate assembly badly worn.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES the back cover into the pump casing until the wear Discharge Check Valve Reassembly And plate just touches the impeller when the shaft is Installation turned by hand. Tighten the nuts evenly to avoid (Figure 3) binding. The flapper and gasket are the only serviceable parts of the check valve.
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OM−06081 PA SERIES chamber assembly on the hopper spool (not stall the air vent. Do not over-lubricate. Over-lubri- shown). Secure the priming chamber assembly cation can cause the bearings to over-heat, result- with the hardware (6 and 7). ing in premature bearing failure. Reconnect the suction piping to the hopper spool NOTE and the air discharge tubing to the priming cham-...
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For U.S. and International Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warranty or call: U.S.: 419−755−1280 International: +1−419−755−1352 For Canadian Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grcanada.com/warranty or call: 519−631−2870 THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA...
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