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Rev. A 12‐13‐12 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SE SERIES PUMP MODEL SE2D3 115V 1P THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. www.grpumps.com 2011 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:...
SE SERIES OM-06494 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump. Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited 70 Burwell Road Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7 install and operate your pump. Failure to do so Phone: (519) 631-2870 could result in personal injury or damage to the pump.
SE SERIES OM-06494 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to SE Series submersible motor driven pumps. Because pump installations are seldom If the power cable is wired into an op identical, this manual cannot possibly tional manual starting switch or control provide detailed instructions and pre...
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OM-06494 SE SERIES conflict between the instructions pro vided and N.E.C. Specifications, N.E.C. Specifications shall take precedence. All electrical equipment supplied with Obtain the services of a qualified elec this pump was in conformance with trician to troubleshoot, test and/or ser N.E.C.
OM-06494 SE SERIES INSTALLATION - SECTION B GENERAL INFORMATION e. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings on the pump, and perform all duties indicated. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. f. Check for oil leaks. If there is any indication of an oil leak, see LUBRICATION at the end of Since pump installations are seldom identical, this this manual.
OM-06494 SE SERIES The pump should be independently secured and pump on support blocks or suspend it from a raft or similar device near the surface of the liquid. See supported by the lifting device fitted on the pump. Figure B‐1 for typical pump installations. If the application involves a lot of debris, protect the pump from excessive wear and clogging by sus...
OM-06494 SE SERIES or death to personnel can result from Table B‐3. Pump Voltage Requirements any alteration to the cable. MAXIMUM NOMINAL MINIMUM VOLTAGE PHASE Field Wiring Connections (Incoming Power) VOLTAGE VOLTAGE The pump is designed to operate with a 115 volt, 1 phase, 60 hertz power supply.
Max. Load Model Phase Size (mm) (mm) Type (305 m) SE2D3 115/1 0.43 (11) 0.06 (1,5) 4.49 7.72 When necessary to change or connect the pump of this section. Make certain that all connections power cable to a control box, make certain the in...
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OM-06494 SE SERIES pump must be approved by the Gor below the level required to cool the pump man‐Rupp Company for the application. motor (see LIQUID LEVEL in Operation, Section C). Motor Cable Grounding Test PUMP Do not connect the pump control cable CONTROL BOX to the control box or incoming voltage before verifying the pump ground;...
SE SERIES OM-06494 OPERATION - SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION Pump Controls Review all SAFETY information in Section A. The pump is driven by an integral 115 VAC, 60 hertz, 1 phase motor equipped with thermal motor overheat protection. If the pump is wired to an optional manual starting This pump is designed to handle most switch, the toggle switch within the rainproof en...
OM-06494 SE SERIES PUMP OPERATION Liquid Temperature and Overheating. Approach the pump cautiously after it has been running. Although the motor is cooled by the liquid being pumped, nor mal operating temperatures can be high enough to cause burns. The tempera ture will be especially high if operated Overheated pumps can cause severe against a closed discharge valve.
SE SERIES OM-06494 As viewed from the top, the pump should kick in a If the pump is wired into an optional automatic liq counterclockwise direction; this will indicate that uid level control box, set the control box selector impeller rotation is correct. switch to HAND;...
OM-06494 SE SERIES into the pump casing to remove a block COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION age. This could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment. If back flushing is absolutely necessary, limit liquid pressure input to 50% of the maxi mum permissible operating pressure Do not attempt to thaw the pump by us...
SE SERIES OM-06494 Before installing or removing the lubrication plug, functioning properly. If the oil is milky or contains always clean the area around the plug to prevent a small amount of water, it must be changed. contamination. If the oil contains a large amount of water, it must be changed, and the seal must be checked before Draining Oil the pump is put back in operation (refer to Section...
SE SERIES OM-06494 TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates or plugs. 5. Close the discharge valve (if used). The following precautions should be taken before attempting to service the pump;...
SE SERIES OM-06494 Table 1. Trouble Shooting Chart (cont.) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY MOTOR RUNS, BUT Discharge head too high. Reduce head. PUMP FAILS TO DELIVER RATED Low or incorrect voltage. Measure control box voltage, both when pump is running and when DISCHARGE shut‐off.
SE SERIES OM-06494 ment indicated below is commercially available, or NOTE an equivalent substitute may be used. It is recommended that a pump with a defective mo tor be returned to Gorman‐Rupp, or to one of the Gorman‐Rupp authorized Submersible Repair Equipment Centers.
SE SERIES OM-06494 male connector sleeves before reassem a. See Figure E‐1 in Section E, and disconnect bling the pump head to the motor housing. the leads to the capacitor. b. Place a test lead against each of the capaci Capacitor tor terminals for a few seconds.
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 SE2D3 115V 1P Based on 70 F (21 C) clear water at sea level with minimum suction lift.
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OM-06494 SE SERIES SECTION DRAWING PARTS PAGE Figure E‐1. Pump Model SE2D3 115V 1P PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM-06494 SE SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model SE2D3 115V 1P (From S/N 1483930 Up) ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT'L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE PUMP CASING 26815-031 HEX HD CAPSCREW 26815-355 W/LOCKWASHER IMPELLER 26815-044 CABLE BAND...
OM-06494 SE SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Review all SAFETY information in Section A. The electrical power used to operate this pump is high enough to cause inju Follow the instructions on all tags, label and decals ry or death. Make certain the control box attached to the pump.
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SE SERIES OM-06494 nance functions must be done by qualified person nel. Check the chart in TROUBLESHOOTING, Section Let the pump cool before removing the D, to determine the nature of the pump problem. If seal cavity drain/fill plug. Pressure built up the problem is mechanical in nature, such as worn within a hot pump could cause the oil to pump parts, seal replacement, lubrication, etc., re...
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OM-06494 SE SERIES when the seal chamber is removed. It may be nec reassembly (see the parts lists for numbers). essary to heat the sleeve and tap it off the shaft. Cleaning And Inspection Of Pump Parts Remove the seal chamber O‐ring (13). With the pump inverted, stuff a clean tissue into the The stationary seal seat and element will remain in stationary seal seat bore of the lower mounting...
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SE SERIES OM-06494 Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent Inspect the seal components for wear, scoring, damage. Be careful not to contaminate the preci grooves, and other damage that might cause leak sion finished faces; even fingerprints on the faces age.
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OM-06494 SE SERIES Apply a light coating of oil to the seal seat bore in ening the hardware (10 and 11) in an alternating the seal chamber (9). Position the stationary sub pattern. assembly in the seal chamber bore with the sealing face up and cover the seal face with a clean tissue.
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SE SERIES OM-06494 See VACUUM/PRESSURE TESTING and LU Secure the pump in an upright position. Remove BRICATION before putting the pump back into the hardware (65 and 66) securing the head to the service. motor housing (80). Raise the head for access to the electrical connections.
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OM-06494 SE SERIES rotor is removed. Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough ness or binding. If rotation is rough, replace the bearings. See Head And Power Cable Installation if no fur The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit ther disassembly is required.
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SE SERIES OM-06494 dling the stator, do not set it on the end windings; is recommended that these steps be performed by lay it on its side. two people to promote efficient installation of the stator. After the motor housing is thoroughly cleaned, po sition it on a flat surface with the discharge end Do not attempt to rewind the stator.
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OM-06494 SE SERIES After the stator is fully and squarely seated on the Heat the bearings (15 and 18) to a uniform tem motor housing shoulder, remove the expandable perature no higher than 250 F (120 C). Slide the disc tool. Untape or remove the protective sleeve bearings onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are from the stator leads.
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SE SERIES OM-06494 pacitor holder (62) and secure the holder to the this pump is high enough to cause inju mounting plate with the hardware (63 and 64). ry or death. Make certain that the plug on the pump power cable is discon Test the run capacitor (41) for shorts and ground...
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OM-06494 SE SERIES pump is not available, a compressor/venturi sys VACUUM/PRESSURE TESTING tem may be used. If the compressor/venturi cannot draw the vacuum level shown in Table E‐1, draw To ensure the water‐tight integrity of the pump, it is the motor cavity vacuum down as far as the system recommended that the motor and seal cavities be will allow, then pressurize the seal cavity so the dif...
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SE SERIES OM-06494 To fill the seal cavity, remove the seal cavity drain/fill when the pump is hot, pressure in the plug (83) and add 7 ounces (0,2 liter) of SAE No. 10 seal cavity can cause hot oil to be non‐detergent oil.
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