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OM-05779−OE01 May 23, 2005 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST PA SERIES PUMP MODEL PA4C60−4045T THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A www.gormanrupp.com. Copyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company...
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OM−05779 PA SERIES INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp pump. The following are used to alert personnel to proce- Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely dures which require special attention, to those install and operate your pump. Failure to do so...
PA SERIES OM−05779 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to Prime Aire non-volatile, non-flammable liquids Series pumps. Refer to the manual ac- containing specified entrained solids. companying the engine or power Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro- source before attempting to begin oper- sive, or flammable liquids which may ation.
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OM−05779 PA SERIES when required for startup or shutdown stands and chock the wheels, if so procedures. equipped. Use caution when positioning the skid-mounted unit to prevent damage to the fuel tank. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, pipe plugs, or fittings from an over- heated pump.
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 positioned above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
Drain the pump and remove all customer-installed anything appears to be abnormal, contact your equipment such as suction and discharge hoses Gorman-Rupp distributor or the factory to deter- or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the units.
PA SERIES OM−05779 possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the the leveling stands are positioned on a line must always slope upward to the pump from solid surface, and the wheels are the source of the liquid being pumped; if the line chocked.
OM−05779 PA SERIES If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the Suction Line Positioning sump, the flow should be kept away from the suc- The depth of submergence of the suction line is tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into critical to efficient pump operation.
PA SERIES OM−05779 Refer to the information which follows for installa- DISCHARGE LINES tion details for the liquid level sensing system pro- vided with your pump. Siphoning Float Switch Installation Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si- phon breaker is used in the line.
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OM−05779 PA SERIES ENGINE (0.9) CONTROL (.76) (Emptying) (0.6) (Filling) (.46) OPERATING (0.3) RANGE CABLE (See Table Below) TETHER (.15) POINT (Emptying) (0.3) (0.6) (0.9) (1.2) APPROXIMATE FREE CORD LENGTH IN FT. (M) 1.25" Pipe (Filling) (Not Furnished) Figure 3. Float Switch Data PAGE B −...
OM−05779 PA SERIES OPERATION − SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. cated (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR). Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and The pump will begin to prime upon startup. The air decals attached to the pump. in the suction line will be discharged from the educ- tor discharge line.
Pump Vacuum Check casing over-heats and activates the valve. Never replace this valve with a substitute which has not been specified or provided by the Gorman-Rupp Read the vacuum gauge with the pump primed Company. and at operation speed. Shut off the pump. The...
OM−05779 PA SERIES vacuum suction gauge readings regularly to detect normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to strainer blockage. at least 180_F (82_C). Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu- Never introduce air or steam pressure into the rate.
OM−05779 PA SERIES 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. Shut down the engine and discon- nect the positive battery cable and take precautions to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM−05779 PA SERIES TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Check strainer and clean if neces- Strainer clogged. PUMP STOPS OR FAILS TO DELIVER sary. RATED FLOW OR Check and clean check valve. Discharge check valve clogged. PRESSURE (cont.) Suction intake not submerged at Check installation and correct proper level or sump too small.
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.
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OM−05779 PA 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) Front Impeller Clearance (Wear Plate)
OPERATING PERFORMANCE. STANDARD PERFORMANCE FOR PUMP MODEL PA4C60−4045T Based on 70_F (21_C) clear water at sea level Contact the Gorman-Rupp Company to verify per- formance or part numbers. with minimum suction lift. Since pump installations are seldom identical, your performance may be dif- ferent due to such factors as viscosity, specific gravity, elevation, temperature, and impeller trim.
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OM−05779 PA SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model PA4C60−4045T PAGE E − 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Model PA4C60−4045T (From S/N 1308470 Up) ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PUMP END ASSEMBLY PA4C60−(SAE 4/10)−−− POWER UNIT KIT 46143−026 −−− BATTERY SEE OPTIONS PUMP MOUNTING KIT 48157−006 −−− NOT SHOWN: G-R DECAL GR−06 −−−...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 2. 46143−026 Power Unit Kit PAGE E − 4 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES PARTS LIST 46143−026 Power Unit Kit ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE JOHN DEERE ENGINE 29224−133 −−− BASE/FUEL TANK 41553−007 24150 LIFTING BAIL KIT 48274−803 −−− MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY 42331−061 −−− MALE ELBOW 26351−131 −−− CONNECTOR S1447 −−−...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 3. PA4C60−(SAE 4/10) Pump End Assembly PAGE E − 6 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES PARTS LIST PA4C60−(SAE 4/10) Pump End Assembly ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PUMP ASSEMBLY 26837−003 −−− ADAPTOR GASKET 26835−771 −−− ADAPTOR PLATE 33541−056 15080 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0607 15991 LOCK WASHER 15991 PRIMING CHAMBER KIT 48275−005 −−−...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 4. Pump Assembly PAGE E − 8 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES PARTS LIST Pump Assembly ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L ITEM PART NAME PART MAT’L NUMBER CODE NUMBER CODE PUMP CASING 26835−259 −−− GREASE FITTING 26836−915 −−− IMPELLER 26835−224 −−− MALE CONNECTOR 26351−059 −−− CONNECTOR 26351−060 −−− MECHANICAL SEAL 26835−541 −−−...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 5. 44162−164 Drive Assembly ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE COUPLING KIT 48112−008 −−− −COUPLING ASSEMBLY 24391−112 −−− −LOCKWASHER 15991 −SOCKET HEAD CAPSCREW BD0606−1/2 15991 N1020 15991 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 22645−164 −−− LOCKWASHER 21171−511 −−−...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 6. 48275−005 Priming Chamber Kit ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PRIMING CHAMBER ASSY 46112−709 −−− PIPE BUSHING AP1608 11999 STREET ELBOW RS08 11999 BALL VALVE 26631−052 −−− STUD C0809 15991 HEX NUT 15991 LOCK WASHER 15991...
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OM−05779 PA SERIES SECTION DRAWING Figure 7. 46112−709 Priming Chamber Assembly ITEM PART MAT’L PART NAME NUMBER CODE PRIMING VALVE 26664−007 −−− −ORIFICE BUTTON 26688−021 −−− HEX HD CAPSCREW B0806 15991 LOCKWASHER 15991 STRAINER ASSY 46641−222 17000 PRIMING CHAMBER 38343−020 10000 PRIMING VALVE GASKET 38683−657...
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PA SERIES OM−05779 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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OM−05779 PA SERIES chamber assembly using a sling and a suitable lift- Suction Cover And Wear Ring Removal ing device. Remove the hardware (6 and 7) and (Figure 4) separate the priming chamber assembly, gasket (8) and baffle (9) from the hopper spool (51, Figure It is not necessary to remove the spool (51) to re- move the suction cover (55) unless the gasket (4) requires replacement.
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PA SERIES OM−05779 the lock screw loose. Apply additional heat as re- Use a pair of hammers to tap both wedges at the quired. same time to force the impeller off the shaft. Retain the impeller key (46). NOTE Seal Removal When loosening the impeller lock screw, use a breaker bar with an extension, if necessary, but do (Figures 4 And 8)
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OM−05779 PA SERIES It is not necessary to remove the outer ring of the The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit coupling from the engine flywheel unless the cou- onto the shaft and a snug slip fit into the frame. Re- pling must be replaced.
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PA SERIES OM−05779 Pump Shaft And Bearing Reassembly And If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit- Installation ably sized sleeve and an arbor (or hydraulic) press to install the bearings on the shaft. (Figure 4) When installing the bearings onto the shaft, never press or hit against the outer To prevent damage during removal from race, balls, or ball cage.
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OM−05779 PA SERIES Lubricate the bearings as indicated in LUBRICA- NOTE TION. To ease installation, lightly lubricate the rubber por- tion of the coupling with a non-petroleum based lubricant such as vegetable oil or glycerin, or a sili- Pump Frame and Drive Assembly Installation con-based lubricant such as WD40"...
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PA SERIES OM−05779 ponents are worn, replace the complete seal; matter. never mix old and new seal parts. To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the bel- lows and stationary seat O-rings with water or a If a replacement seal is being used, remove it from very small amount of oil, and apply a drop of light the container and inspect the precision finished lubricating oil on the finished faces.
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Make sure the seal spring proper lock screw material and specifications, use seats squarely over the step on the back side of the only genuine Gorman-Rupp replacement parts. impeller. With the pump casing installed, coat the threads of a new impeller lock screw with Loctite Threadlock- er No.
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PA SERIES OM−05779 pump casing opening. Use the capscrews (45) to Install the strainer (5) and priming valve gasket (7). draw the suction cover into the pump casing until Lower the float into the priming chamber (6) and fully seated. secure the priming valve with the previously re- moved hardware (3 and 4).
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OM−05779 PA SERIES Use only a hand-operated grease gun and pump ings can over-heat, resulting in premature bearing failure. approximately 6 pumps of No. 2 extreme pressure grease through each grease fitting. Do not over-lu- Engine bricate. Excess grease will be forced through the bearings and into the bearing cavity.
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENT AND DURATION OF WARRANTY Coverage: The Gorman-Rupp Company or Gorman-Rupp of Canada Limited (herein individually referred to as GR/GRC") each individually warrant that pumps made by it shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original end user when installation is made and use and maintenance is performed in accordance with GR/GRC’s recommenda-...
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