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OM‐02154‐01 January 19, 1983 Rev. F 04‐20‐2017 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 10 SERIES PUMP MODEL 11 1/2A65‐B GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 1983 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:...
10 SERIES OM-02154 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...
10 SERIES OM-02154 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to 10 Series ba 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau sic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no con tiously. trol over or particular knowledge of the 7. Drain the pump. power source which will be used. Refer to the manual accompanying the power source before attempting to begin oper...
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OM-02154 10 SERIES Do not operate the pump without the Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, shields and/or guards in place over the pipe plugs, or fittings from an over drive shaft, belts, and/or couplings, or heated pump. Vapor pressure within the other rotating parts.
See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen configuration, and priming must be tailored to the sions of this pump. OUTLINE DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model 11 1/2A65-B INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1...
OM-02154 10 SERIES PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION POSITIONING PUMP The pump assembly was inspected and tested be fore shipment from the factory. Before installation, inspect the pump for damage which may have oc Death or serious personal injury and curred during shipment. Check as follows: damage to the pump or components a.
10 SERIES OM-02154 Installation closer to the pump may result in erratic SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING readings. SUCTION LINES Pump performance is adversely effected by in creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim tion losses.
OM-02154 10 SERIES Suction Lines In Sumps of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the should be positioned away from the wall of the suction pipe.
10 SERIES OM-02154 pass line should be at least 1 inch (25,4 mm) in di DISCHARGE LINES ameter to minimize the chance of plugging. Siphoning In low discharge head applications (less than 30 Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower feet (9,1 m)), it is recommended that the bypass than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si...
OM-02154 10 SERIES be a full‐opening, ball‐type valve to pre AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE vent plugging by solids. When properly installed, a Gorman‐Rupp Auto matic Air Release Valve will permit air to escape through the bypass line and then close automati cally when the pump is fully primed and pumping at full capacity.
10 SERIES OM-02154 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-02154 10 SERIES when the hubs are the same distance apart at all points (see Figure 4B). Check parallel adjustment by laying a straightedge Adjusting the alignment in one direction across both coupling rims at the top, bottom, and may alter the alignment in another direc side.
10 SERIES OM-02154 The ratio of deflection to belt span is 1:64 for both parts can catch clothing, fingers, or tools, causing severe injury to person ASA and metric units. Therefore, a belt with a span nel. of 64 inches would require a deflection of 1 inch at the force shown on the Tables for your particular V‐BELT TENSIONING application.
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OM-02154 10 SERIES Table 1. Sheave Diameter (Inches) Table 2. Sheave Diameter (Millimeters) Deflection Force (Lbs.) Deflection Force (KG.) Belt Deflection Force Belt Deflection Force Uncogged Cogged Uncogged Cogged Hy‐T Belts & Torque‐Flex Hy‐T Belts & Torque‐Flex Uncogged & Machined Uncogged &...
OM-02154 10 SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 1. The pump is being put into service for the first time. Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and 2. The pump has not been used for a consider decals attached to the pump.
OM-02154 10 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. Leakage If an electric motor is used to drive the pump, re move V‐belts, couplings, or otherwise disconnect No leakage should be visible at pump mating sur...
OM-02154 10 SERIES maximum permissible operating pressure shown BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK on the pump performance curve (see Section E, Page 1). Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem peratures because of heat generated by friction. Temperatures up to 160_F (71_C) are considered Pump Vacuum Check normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to at least 180_F (82_C).
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10 SERIES OM-02154 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. Disconnect or lock out the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM-02154 10 SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Impeller or other wearing parts worn Replace worn or damaged parts. PUMP STOPS OR FAILS TO DELIVER or damaged. Check that impeller is properly RATED FLOW OR centered and rotates freely. PRESSURE (cont.) Impeller clogged.
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10 SERIES OM-02154 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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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 11 1/2A65-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-02154 10 SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure E-1. Pump Model 11 1/2A65-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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10 SERIES OM-02154 PARTS LIST Pump Model 11 1/2A65-B (From S/N 776101 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...
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OM-02154 10 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 3. Allow the pump to completely cool AND REASSEMBLY if overheated. 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates, or Review all SAFETY information in Section A. plugs. 5. Close the suction and discharge Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de...
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10 SERIES OM-02154 Pump Casing Removal (when facing the drive end of the shaft). The impel ler may also be loosened by using a long piece of heavy bar stock to pry against the arm of the lathe dog in a counterclockwise direction (when facing the drive end of the shaft) as shown in Figure 2.
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OM-02154 10 SERIES the seal plate. Remove the stationary portion of the seal from the seal clamp. If no further disassembly is required, see Seal To prevent damage during removal from Reassembly and Installation. the shaft, it is recommended that bearings be cleaned and inspected in place.
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10 SERIES OM-02154 Press the inboard oil seal (29) from the pedestal After the bearings have been installed and allowed bore. to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved out of position in shrinking. If movement has oc curred, use a suitably sized sleeve and a press to Shaft and Bearing Reassembly reposition the bearings.
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OM-02154 10 SERIES Seal Reassembly and Installation Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent damage. Be careful not to contaminate precision Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces can in fresh cleaning solvent.
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10 SERIES OM-02154 SEALING DISC WEDGE SEAL CLAMP SPRING IMPELLER GASKETS IMPELLER SHAFT SHAFT SLEEVE IMPELLER STATIONARY SHIMS SEAT RETAINER ROTATING SEAL PLATE ELEMENT Figure 3. Seal Assembly Slide the rotating portion of the seal onto the lubri cated shaft sleeve to the dimension (or scribed line) noted during disassembly.
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OM-02154 10 SERIES Impeller Installation And Adjustment Clean any scales or debris from the contacting sur faces on the pump casing that might prevent a Inspect the impeller, and replace it if cracked or good seal with the back cover. Replace the back badly worn.
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10 SERIES OM-02154 Be sure the pump and power source have been There are no provisions in the bearing cavity to properly lubricated, see LUBRICATION. drain or flush the lubricant. The pump and pedestal must be disassembled to completely clean and Remove the fill plug assembly (5) and fill the pump maintain this cavity.
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