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OM-00759-06 December 14, 1979 Rev. B 07‐02‐19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 80 SERIES PUMP MODEL 81 1/2D3-X1 1P GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 1979 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:...
80 SERIES OM-00759 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-00759 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to 80 Series electric motor driven pumps. Refer to the manual accompanying the motor before attempting to begin operation. This pump is designed to handle petro leum products or other industrial liq This manual will alert personnel to uids that do not contain large entrained known procedures which require spe...
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OM-00759 80 SERIES the applicable local code, the National or local code shall take precedence. Overheated pumps can cause severe burns and injuries. If overheating of the pump occurs: Because this pump is designed to han 1. Stop the pump immediately. dle volatile and/or flammable liquids, 2.
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 Models 81 1/2D3-X1 1P PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION a. Inspect the pump and motor for cracks, dents, damaged threads, and other obvious damage.
OM-00789 80 SERIES ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur faces. c. Carefully read all warnings and cautions con The pump assembly can be seriously tained in this manual or affixed to the pump, damaged if the cables or chains used to lift and perform all duties indicated.
80 SERIES OM-00759 Lines near the pump must be independently sup line, and that the openings will not permit passage ported to avoid strain on the pump which could of solids larger than the solids handling capability cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life, of the pump.
OM-00789 80 SERIES by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the submergence using the following formula based end of the suction line. The larger opening size will on the increased opening size (area or diameter). reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required Figure 2.
Refer to the following motor data before making pump is high enough to cause injury or electrical connections. MODEL VOLTAGE PHASE F.L. AMPS 81 1/2D3-X1 1P 115/230 3450 7.0/3.5 GROUNDING tight electrical connection with the rod and the pump. Because this pump is used to handle volatile or...
OM-00759 80 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 first time. decals attached to the pump.
OM-00759 80 SERIES reading on the discharge pressure gauge or by a quieter operation. The pump may not prime imme diately because the suction line must first fill with liquid. If the pump fails to prime within five minutes, Allow an over‐heated pump to com stop it and check the suction line for leaks.
OM-00759 80 SERIES Before checking for the source of the leak, check pump components will deteriorate, and the point of installation of the vacuum gauge. the liquid could come to a boil, build pressure, and cause the pump casing to rupture or explode.
80 SERIES OM-00759 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 the incoming power to the motor and lock it out to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM-00759 80 SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY PUMP STOPS OR Leaking or worn seal or pump gasket. Check pump vacuum. Replace FAILS TO DELIVER leaking or worn seal or gasket. RATED FLOW OR Impeller clogged. Free impeller of debris. PRESSURE (cont.) Low or incorrect voltage.
80 SERIES OM-00759 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.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WILL MAINTAIN PEAK OPERATING PERFORMANCE. STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL 81 1/2D3-X1 1P Based on 70_ F (21_ C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman‐Rupp Company to verify per...
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OM-00759 80 SERIES SECTION DRAWING PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model 81 1/2D3-X1 1P PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
80 SERIES OM-00759 PARTS LIST Pump Model 81 1/2D3-X1 1P (From S/N 326949N 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.
OM-00759 80 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Before attempting to open or service the Review all SAFETY information in Section A. pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this man ual. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de 2.
80 SERIES OM-00759 Inspect the impeller and replace it if cracked or clothing and shoes. Clean up all fuel badly worn. Slide the impeller adjusting shims (23) spills immediately after occurrence. off the impeller shaft. Tie and tag the shims, or measure and record their thickness for ease of reassembly.
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OM-00759 80 SERIES non‐oil based solvent and a clean, lint‐free tissue. If a replacement seal is being used, remove it from Wipe lightly in a concentric pattern to avoid the container and inspect the precision‐finished scratching the faces. faces to ensure that they are free of any foreign matter.
80 SERIES OM-00759 Impeller Installation Install the vane plate O‐ring (15) and the pump cas ing gasket (4). Carefully slide the pump casing over the vane plate and secure it to the intermedi Inspect the impeller, and replace it if cracked or ate with the nuts (6).
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