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CKW
OM-01970-OB03
September 7, 1983
Rev. J 12/17/01
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
T SERIES PUMP
MODEL
T4B60---B
INCLUDING: /F, /FM
THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO
GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED
ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA
D
Printed in U.S.A.
E
Copyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company

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  • Page 1 Rev. J 12/17/01 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST T SERIES PUMP MODEL T4B60---B INCLUDING: /F, /FM THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. Copyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I --- 1 SAFETY --- SECTION A .
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING --- SECTION D ......PAGE D --- 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This pump is a T Series, semi-open impeller, self- If there are any questions regarding the pump or its application which are not covered in this manual or in other literature accompanying this unit, please contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor, or write: The Gorman-Rupp Company Gorman-Rupp of Canada Limited P .O.

  • Page 5: Safety

    OM -- 01970 SAFETY --- SECTION A These warnings apply to T Series basic industrial corrosives, residues and slur- pumps. Gorman-Rupp has no control ries containing large entrained solids. over or particular knowledge of the Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro- power source which will be used.
  • Page 6 OM -- 01970 T SERIES Use lifting and moving equipment in good repair and with adequate capacity to prevent injuries to personnel or dam- age to equipment. Suction and dis- charge hoses and piping must be re- moved from the pump before lifting. PAGE A -- 2 SAFETY...

  • Page 7: Installation

    For further assistance, contact your Gorman-Rupp Most of the information pertains to a standard distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company. static lift application where the pump is posi- tioned above the free level of liquid to be pumped.

  • Page 8: Preinstallation Inspection

    If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if Materials anything appears to be abnormal, contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor or the factory to deter- Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the discharge lines;...

  • Page 9: Line Configuration

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 Fittings forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us- ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom- Suction lines should be the same size as the pump mended. inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they should be the eccentric type, and should be in- Line Configuration stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost...

  • Page 10: Suction Line Positioning

    OM -- 01970 T SERIES Suction Line Positioning If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc- tion inlet, install a baffle between the inflow and the The depth of submergence of the suction line is suction inlet at a distance 1 1/2 times the diameter critical to efficient pump operation.

  • Page 11: Bypass Lines

    If the application involves a high discharge overall pumping efficiency. Therefore, it is recom- head, gradually close the discharge mended that a Gorman-Rupp Automatic Air Re- throttling valve before stopping the pump. lease Valve be installed in the bypass line.

  • Page 12: Automatic Air Release Valve

    When properly installed and correctly adjusted to the specific hydraulic operating conditions of the Some leakage (1 to 5 gallons [3.8 to 19 application, the Gorman-Rupp Automatic Air Re- liters] per minute) will occur when the lease Valve will permit air to escape through the by- valve is fully closed.

  • Page 13: Alignment

    However, if multiple Air Re- When mounted at the Gorman-Rupp factory, driver lease Valves are installed in a system, the bleeder and pump are aligned before shipment. Misalign- lines may be directed to a common manifold pipe.

  • Page 14: Coupled Drives

    OM -- 01970 T SERIES When checking alignment, disconnect the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative. Adjusting the alignment in one direction may alter the alignment in another direc- Figure 6B. Aligning Non-Spider Type tion. check each procedure after altering Couplings alignment.
  • Page 15 T SERIES OM -- 01970 Tighten the belts in accordance with the belt manu- facturer’s instructions. If the belts are too loose, they will slip; if the belts are too tight, there will be excessive power loss and possible bearing failure. Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra- tio;...
  • Page 16 OM -- 01970 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.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Lines With a Bypass Liquid Temperature And Overheating If a Gorman-Rupp Automatic Air Release Valve has been installed, the valve will automatically open to The maximum liquid temperature for this pump is allow the pump to prime, and automatically close 160_ F (71_ C).

  • Page 18: Strainer Check

    OM -- 01970 T-SERIES valve with a substitute which has not been speci- fied or provided by the Gorman-Rupp Company. Strainer Check If the application involves a high discharge head, gradually close the discharge If a suction strainer has been shipped with the throttling valve before stopping the pump.
  • Page 19 OM -- 01970 T-SERIES AND REPAIR). Bearing overheating can also be against the housing. Record this temperature for future reference. caused by shaft misalignment and/or excessive vi- bration. A sudden increase in bearing temperature is a warning that the bearings are at the point of failing When pumps are first started, the bearings may to operate properly.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 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.
  • Page 21 OM -- 01970 T SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (continued) TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY PUMP STOPS OR Air leak in suction line. Correct leak. FAILS TO DELIVER RATED FLOW OR Lining of suction hose col- Replace suction hose. PRESSURE lapsed. Leaking or worn seal or pump Check pump vacuum.

  • Page 22: Preventive Maintenance

    Gorman-Rupp pump. For specific questions con- For new applications, a first inspection of wearing cerning your application, contact your Gorman- parts at 250 hours will give insight into the wear rate Rupp distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.
  • Page 23 OM -- 01970 T 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)

  • Page 24: Pump Maintenance And Repair

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK OPER- ATING PERFORMANCE. STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL T4B60-B Based on 70_ F (21_ C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman-Rupp Company to verify per- formance or part numbers.
  • Page 25 OM -- 01970 T SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model T4B60---B PAGE E -- 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...

  • Page 26: Parts Lists

    PARTS LIST Pump Model T4B60---B (From S/N 789231 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 MAT’L...
  • Page 27 OM -- 01970 T SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 2. 44163---067 Repair Rotating Assembly PAGE E -- 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
  • Page 28 OM -- 01970 T SERIES PARTS LIST 44163---067 Repair Rotating Assembly ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE NOT SHOWN: IMPELLER 38618--- 002 10010 ROTATION DECAL 2613M --- --- --- SEAL ASSEMBLY 46513--- 151 --- --- --- INSTRUCTION TAG 6588U...

  • Page 29: Pump And Seal Disassembly And Reassembly

    OM -- 01970 T SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 2. Disconnect or lock out the power source to ensure that the pump will AND REASSEMBLY remain inoperative. 3. Allow the pump to completely cool Review all SAFETY information in Section A. if overheated.

  • Page 30: Rotating Assembly Removal

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 Individual parts are not sold separately. shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key- way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the lathe dog and wood block. Rotating Assembly Removal NOTE (Figure 2) Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem- bly has been removed from the pump casing.

  • Page 31: Impeller Removal

    OM -- 01970 T SERIES Impeller Removal should be performed only in a properly- equipped shop by qualified personnel. (Figure 2) Remove the bearing housing drain plug (18) and With the rotating assembly removed from the drain the lubricant. Clean and reinstall the drain pump casing, unscrew the impeller from the shaft.

  • Page 32: Shaft And Bearing Reassembly And Installation

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 ly shorten bearing life. DO NOT spin dry just flush with the machined surface on the hous- ing. bearings. This may scratch the balls or races and cause premature bearing fail- ure. Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough- ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls.

  • Page 33: Seal Installation

    OM -- 01970 T SERIES Seal Installation (Figures 2, 5, 6 and 7) When installing the bearings onto the shaft, never press or hit against the outer race, balls, or ball cage. Press only on the Most cleaning solvents are toxic and inner race.
  • Page 34 T SERIES OM -- 01970 RETAINER SEAL PLATE SPRING O-RINGS IMPELLER SLEEVE O-RING IMPELLER SHIMS IMPELLER SHAFT INTEGRAL SHAFT ROTATING STATIONARY SLEEVE BELLOWS ELEMENT ELEMENT SHEAR RING SPRING CENTERING (SHEARED) WASHER STATIONARY DRIVE BAND SEAT Figure 5. 46513-- 151 Cartridge Seal Assembly the mylar storage tabs from between the seal faces.
  • Page 35 OM -- 01970 T SERIES Measure the impeller-to-seal plate clearance, and add or remove impeller adjusting shims to obtain the proper clearance as described in Impeller In- stallation and Adjustment. 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.

  • Page 36: Impeller Installation

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 reaching through the priming port with a feeler plastic pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of the pipe should be slightly larger than the O.D. of gauge. the shaft sleeve. NOTE Slide the rotating portion of the seal (consisting of the integral shaft sleeve, spring centering washer, Proceed with Rotating Assembly Installation be- spring, bellows and retainer, and rotating element)

  • Page 37: Suction Check Valve Installation

    Never NOTE replace this valve with a substitute which has not If the suction or discharge flanges were removed, been specified or provided by the Gorman-Rupp replace the respective gaskets, apply ‘Permatex Company. Aviation No. 3 Form-A-Gasket’ or equivalent com-...

  • Page 38: Seal Assembly

    T SERIES OM -- 01970 ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in- quired, add SAE No. 30 non-detergent oil through jury to personnel. the hole for the air vent (10). Do not over-lubricate. Over-lubrication can cause the bearings to over- Install the suction and discharge lines and open all heat, resulting in premature bearing failure.
  • Page 39 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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