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January 3, 1980 Rev. B 03-14-05 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 80 SERIES PUMP MODEL 82D3-B THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO www.gormanrupp.com GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. Copyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company...
80 SERIES OM−00806 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp pump. The following are used to alert maintenance per- Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely sonnel to procedures which require special atten- install and operate your pump. Failure to do so tion, to those which could damage equipment, and could result in personal injury or damage to the to those which could be dangerous to personnel:...
80 SERIES OM−00806 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to 80 Series ba- sic pumps. Gorman-Rupp has no con- trol over or particular knowledge of the power source which will be used. Refer This pump is designed to handle most to the manual accompanying the power non-volatile, non-flammable...
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OM−00806 80 SERIES Do not operate the pump against a If this pump is used with volatile and/or closed discharge valve for long periods flammable liquids, overheating may of time. If operated against a closed dis- produce dangerous fumes. Take pre- charge valve, pump components will cautions to ensure the area surrounding deteriorate, and the liquid could come...
80 SERIES OM−00806 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 the section offers only general recommendations and maximum permissible operating pressure as practices required to inspect, position, and ar-...
OM−00806 80 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- curred during shipment. Check as follows: Use lifting and moving equipment in good repair and with adequate capacity a.
80 SERIES OM−00806 Materials slopes down to the pump at any point along the suction run, air pockets will be created. Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and Fittings discharge lines; however, the materials must be compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is Suction lines should be the same size as the pump used in suction lines, it must be the rigid-wall, rein- inlet.
OM−00806 80 SERIES tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into Suction Line Positioning the sump, and air entering the suction line will re- duce pump efficiency. The depth of submergence of the suction line is critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 2 shows If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc- recommended minimum submergence vs.
80 SERIES OM−00806 from excessive shock pressure and reverse rota- bolts. The pump casing feet and/or pedestal feet, tion when it is stopped. and the driver mounting bolts should also be tightly secured. If the application involves a high discharge head, gradually close the discharge When checking alignment, disconnect throttling valve before stopping the pump.
OM−00806 80 SERIES MISALIGNED: MISALIGNED: ALIGNED: SHAFTS SHAFTS SHAFTS PARALLEL AND NOT PARALLEL NOT IN LINE SHEAVES IN LINE Figure 3C. Alignment of V-Belt Driven Pumps Tighten the belts in accordance with the belt manu- Figure 3B. Aligning Non-Spider Type facturer’s instructions.
OM−00806 80 SERIES OPERATION − SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. PRIMING Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and Install the pump and piping as described in IN- decals attached to the pump. STALLATION. Make sure that the piping connec- tions are tight, and that the pump is securely mounted.
OM−00806 80 SERIES STARTING OPERATION Lines With a Bypass Consult the operations manual furnished with the power source. Close the discharge throttling valve (if so equipped) so that the pump will not have to prime If the pump has been approved for use with petro- against the weight of the liquid in the discharge line.
OM−00806 80 SERIES boil, build pressure, and cause the pump to rup- lift, and should then stabilize. If the vacuum reading ture or explode. If overheating occurs, stop the falls off rapidly after stabilization, an air leak exists. pump and allow it to completely cool before servic- Before checking for the source of the leak, check the point of installation of the vacuum gauge.
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OM−00806 80 SERIES curately by placing a contact-type thermometer rect level (see LUBRICATION in Section E). Bear- against the housing. Record this temperature for ing overheating can also be caused by shaft future reference. misalignment and/or excessive vibration. A sudden increase in bearing temperatures is a When pumps are first started, the bearings may warning that the bearings are at the point of failing seem to run at temperatures above normal.
80 SERIES OM−00806 TROUBLESHOOTING − SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Before attempting to open or service the pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this man- ual. 2. Lock out or disconnect the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM−00806 80 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.
80 SERIES OM−00806 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−00806 80 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 82D3−B Based on 70_ F (21_ C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman-Rupp Company to verify per- formance or part numbers.
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80 SERIES OM−00806 SECTION DRAWING PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model 82D3−B PAGE E − 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−00806 80 SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model 82D3-B (From S/N 274955 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 MAT’L...
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80 SERIES OM−00806 PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates, or AND REASSEMBLY plugs. 5. Close the suction and discharge Review all SAFETY information in Section A. valves. 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau- Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de- tiously.
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OM−00806 80 SERIES Pump Casing and Wear Plate Removal spring will be released as the impeller is un- screwed. To service the wear plate (20), remove the nuts (18) securing the pump casing to the seal plate (6) and Inspect the impeller and replace it if cracked or pedestal (14).
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80 SERIES OM−00806 Remove the slinger ring (16) from the shaft. Re- Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning move the pedestal mounting hardware from the solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed base. Tie and tag any shims used under the air and coat with light oil.
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OM−00806 80 SERIES Pre-pack the bearings by hand (or use a bearing Lubricate the pedestal as indicated in LUBRICA- packer if available) with No. 0 lithium base grease TION at the end of this section. until fully lubricated. Use a suitably sized sleeve and arbor (or hydraulic) press to press the bear- Seal Reassembly and Installation ings onto the shaft until fully seated against the...
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80 SERIES OM−00806 ROTATING O-RING ELEMENT STATIONARY SEAT IMPELLER ADJUSTING SHIMS IMPELLER SHAFT SHAFT- SLEEVE IMPELLER SPRING BELLOWS SEAL SPRING PLATE RETAINER Figure 3. S33 Seal Assembly portion of the seal assembly onto the shaft sleeve until the face of the rotating element is just flush with the chamfered end of the sleeve.
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OM−00806 80 SERIES or impossible without damage to the im- peller or shaft. Install the same thickness of impeller shims (4) as Do not attempt to lift the complete pump previously removed. Screw the impeller onto the unit using the lifting eye. It is designed shaft until tight.
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80 SERIES OM−00806 Bearings must be disassembled to completely clean and maintain this cavity. The pedestal was fully lubricated when shipped from the factory. Under normal conditions, remove Under normal conditions, change the grease after the vented plug (8) and add three shots of No. 0 each 5000 hours of operation, or at 12 month inter- lithium base grease from a grease gun after each vals, whichever comes first.
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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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