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OM‐02146‐01 December 14, 1982 Rev. B 12‐16‐2013 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 10 SERIES PUMP MODEL 13A65‐B THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO www.grpumps.com GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. 1982 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. 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-02146 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:...
10 SERIES OM-02146 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to 10 Series ba 5. Close the suction and discharge sic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no con valves. trol over or particular knowledge of the 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau power source which will be used.
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OM-02146 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 B-1 for the approximate physical di configuration, and priming must be tailored to the mensions of this pump. OUTLINE DRAWING Figure B-1. Pump Model 13A65-B INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1...
OM-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 10 SERIES stalled anywhere in a bypass line, it must AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE be a full‐opening, ball‐type valve to pre 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...
10 SERIES OM-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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-02146 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 13A65-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-02146 10 SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure E-1. Pump Model 13A65-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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10 SERIES OM-02146 PARTS LIST Pump Model 13A65-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 PART NAME...
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OM-02146 10 SERIES 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. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de 6.
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10 SERIES OM-02146 Inspect the check valve parts for wear or damage. dog in a counterclockwise direction (when facing If replacement is required, remove the hardware the drive end of the shaft) as shown in Figure 2. (62 and 63) and separate the check valve gasket Use caution not to damage the shaft or keyway.
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OM-02146 10 SERIES Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly When the pump is properly operated and main tained, the pedestal should not require disassem To prevent damage during removal from bly. Disassemble the shaft and bearings only the shaft, it is recommended that bearings when there is evidence of wear or damage.
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10 SERIES OM-02146 Replace the bearings, shaft, or pedestal if the curred, use a suitably sized sleeve and a press to proper bearing fit is not achieved. reposition the bearings. If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit If bearing replacement is required, use a bearing ably sized sleeve and an arbor (or hydraulic) press puller to remove the inboard and outboard bear...
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OM-02146 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-02146 Pump Casing Installation Remove the hardware temporarily securing the seal plate to the pedestal. Install the same thick This seal is not designed for operation at ness of pump casing gaskets (36) as previously re temperatures above 160_F (71_C). Do not moved and secure the pump casing (1) to the seal use at higher operating temperatures.
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OM-02146 10 SERIES should be just tight enough to seal the back cover LUBRICATION shoulder. Bearings Suction Check Valve Installation The pedestal was fully lubricated when shipped Inspect the check valve components and replace from the factory. Check the oil level regularly as required.
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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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