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- Page 1 OM-06397-01 January 3, 2011 Rev. F 11‐17‐16 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE DRY PIT PUMP MODEL SFDV3A & SFDEV3A GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2016 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 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:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PARTS LISTS: Pump Model Assembly ..........PAGE E - 3 Motor Assemblies .
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Page 5: Introduction
SF SERIES OM-06397 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump. HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely DEFINITIONS install and operate your pump. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the The following are used to alert maintenance per... -
Page 6: Safety - Section A
SF SERIES OM-06397 SAFETY - SECTION A This information applies to the SF Se ries submersible pump indicated on the front cover of this manual. The electrical power used to operate In addition to this manual, see the sepa this pump is high enough to cause inju rate literature covering the control box, ry or death. - Page 7 OM-06397 SF SERIES to the incoming power lines. The pump electrical ground. Be sure that the in motor is designed to operate through a coming power matches the voltage and Gorman‐Rupp approved control box phase of the pump and control before which provides overload protection and connecting the power source.
- Page 8 SF SERIES OM-06397 approved by the manufacturer, can re sult in severe injury or death and void warranty. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, pipe plugs, or fittings from an over heated pump. Vapor pressure within the pump can cause parts being disen After the pump has been installed, make gaged to be ejected with great force.
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Page 9: Installation - Section B
SF SERIES OM-06397 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. PUMP SEALS Since pump installations are seldom identical, this This pump is equipped with two mechanical seals. section is intended only to summarize general rec The lower seal is lubricated by the liquid being ommendations and practices required to inspect, pumped and prevents the liquid from entering the position, and arrange the pump and piping. -
Page 10: Lifting
SF SERIES TABLE B-1. PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VOLTAGE/ SIZE H.P . MOTOR LOCKED PHASE LOAD ROTOR AMPS AMPS SFDV3A, SFDEV3A 208/3 3” 1750 7.30 55.30 SFDV3A, SFDEV3A 230‐460‐575/3 3” 1750 7.80/3.90/3.12 50.0/25.0/20.0 Lifting Either hose or rigid pipe may be used to make dis... -
Page 11: Dual Vlotage
SF SERIES OM-06397 lead (s). Connect the second test lead to an unin TABLE B-2. MOTOR VOLTAGE LIMITS sulated point on the pump body. The test circuit NOMINAL PHASE MINIMUM MAXIMUM should close. VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE If the test circuit does not close, there is a defect in the cable or motor which must be corrected. -
Page 12: Liquid Level Devices
OM-06397 SF SERIES Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram accompa nying the control box when making electrical con nections. Liquid Level Devices Optional controls available from Gorman‐Rupp may provide a means to automatically regulate the liquid level. These control boxes may be con nected to the following sensing devices which per... - Page 13 SF SERIES OM-06397 PUMP PUMP CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT TO LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT IN MAIN CONTROL IN MAIN CONTROL LIQUID LEVEL LIQUID LEVEL RANGE RANGE DEWATERING DEWATERING ON (FILLING) ON (FILLING) BULB (FLOAT TYPE) DIAPHRAGM TYPE Figure B-4.
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Page 14: Operation - Section C
SF SERIES OM-06397 OPERATION - SECTION C GENERAL INFORMATION pendent upon the quality and performance of the electrical controls, the pump warran Review all SAFETY information in Section A. ty is valid only when controls have been specified or provided by The Gorman‐ Rupp Company. - Page 15 OM-06397 SF SERIES SFDV3A 230/460/575V PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 2 OPERATION...
- Page 16 SF SERIES OM-06397 SFDV3A 208V PERFORMANCE CURVE OPERATION PAGE C - 3...
- Page 17 OM-06397 SF SERIES SFDEV3A 230/460/575V PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 4 OPERATION...
- Page 18 SF SERIES OM-06397 SFDEV3A 208V PERFORMANCE CURVE OPERATION PAGE C - 5...
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Page 19: Control Box
OM-06397 SF SERIES Control Box 2. Lock out the power to the control panel to ensure that the pump will Control boxes are available as optional equipment remain inoperative. from the factory. The control boxes contain con 3. Allow the pump to completely cool trols for starting and stopping the pump, and pro... -
Page 20: Impeller Rotation
SF SERIES OM-06397 burns and injuries. If overheating of the ry or death. Make certain that incoming pump occurs: power is off and locked out before inter changing motor leads. 1. Stop the pump immediately. 2. Ventilate the area. 3. Allow the pump to completely cool. 4. -
Page 21: Lubrication
OM-06397 SF SERIES between starts, it will over‐heat, resulting in check for unusual noises or excessive vi damage to the motor windings. bration while the pump is running. If noise or vibration is excessive, stop operation Stopping and refer to the troubleshooting chart in the maintenance and repair manual. -
Page 22: Draining Oil
SF SERIES OM-06397 pipe plugs or fittings from an over Condition Of Oil heated pump. Vapor pressure within the Check the condition of the oil drained from the pump can cause parts being disen pump. Clear oil indicates that the pump seal(s) are gaged to be ejected with great force. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting - Section D
SF SERIES OM-06397 TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. NOTE Many of the probable remedies listed in the TROU BLESHOOTING CHART require use of electrical test instruments; for specific procedures, see ELECTRICAL TESTING at the end of the chart. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE... - Page 24 OM-06397 SF SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (cont'd) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDY Discharge head too high. Reduce discharge head or install MOTOR RUNS, BUT staging adaptor and additional PUMP FAILS TO DELIVER RATED pump. DISCHARGE. Low or incorrect voltage. Measure control box voltage, both when pump is running and when shut off.
- Page 25 SF SERIES OM-06397 ELECTRICAL TESTING 3. The pump submerged and running under full load. Make the electrical checks which follow to deter The voltage measured under each condition mine if pump malfunctions are being caused by must be the same. problems in the motor or in the motor cable.
- Page 26 OM-06397 SF SERIES motor cable green/yellow ground lead. Touch and 1 megohm, insulation is acceptable but the other test lead to each of the motor cable should be rechecked regularly. If resistance leads in turn. Note the readings. reads less than 1 megohm, insulation should be checked more closely and frequently.
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Page 27: Pump Maintenance And Repair - Section E
SF SERIES OM-06397 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E GENERAL INFORMATION The maintenance and repair instructions in this manual are keyed to the illustrations, Figures E-1 and E-2, and the corresponding parts lists. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Select a suitable location, preferably indoors, to perform required maintenance. - Page 28 OM-06397 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. SFDV3A & SFDEV3A Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 29 SF SERIES OM-06397 SFDV3A & SFDEV3A Pump Model Assembly Parts List (From S/N 1482269 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.
- Page 30 OM-06397 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure E-2. 47111-801, -804 and -805 Motor Assemblies PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 31 SF SERIES OM-06397 47111-801, -804 and -805 Motor Assemblies Parts List ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER MOTOR SUBASSEMBLY -208‐230/3 47111-829 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-065 10000 --STATOR 47113-089 --TERMINAL HOUSING STUD MC1042 17000 --VOLTAGE TAG 38816-094 --ROTATION DECAL 38815-027 -460/3 47111-828 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-065 10000 --STATOR 47113-089...
- Page 32 OM-06397 SF SERIES Select a suitable location, preferably indoors, to PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND perform required maintenance. All work must be REASSEMBLY performed by qualified personnel. Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Check the chart in TROUBLESHOOTING, Section D of this manual, to determine the nature of the This pump requires little service due to its rugged, pump problem.
- Page 33 SF SERIES OM-06397 Let the pump cool before removing the Do not attempt to lift the pump by the seal cavity drain plug. Pressure built up motor power cable or the piping. Attach within a hot pump could cause the oil to proper lifting equipment to the lifting spray out when the plug is removed.
- Page 34 OM-06397 SF SERIES Lower Seal Removal If no further disassembly is required, proceed to the appropriate areas in PUMP END REASSEMB (Figures E-1 and E-3) Carefully remove the spring retainer (18) and seal NOTE spring. Lubricate the rotor shaft with light oil and Do not disassemble the motor unless it is neces...
- Page 35 SF SERIES OM-06397 burrs with a fine file or hand honing stone to restore Handle the seal parts with extreme care to prevent damage. Be careful not to contaminate the preci original contours. If the shaft is bent or severely sion finished faces;...
- Page 36 OM-06397 SF SERIES lint and dirt. Check the seal bore for burrs or nicks Slide the seal spring over the shaft and bellows re that might prevent a good seal. Remove them with tainer and install the spring centering washer (9). a fine file or emery cloth to restore original con...
- Page 37 SF SERIES OM-06397 Unpack the rotating portion of the seal. Be certain After the impeller is installed, coat the threads of the seal face of the rotating element is free of grit or the rotor/shaft (or impeller screw, if so equipped) surface damage.
- Page 38 OM-06397 SF SERIES move the terminal housing assembly from the pump. Further disassembly of the terminal housing as The electrical power used to operate sembly is not required. Individual parts are not sold this pump is high enough to cause inju separately.
- Page 39 SF SERIES OM-06397 removed, position the motor housing upside down on a flat work surface. Position an expandable tool, such as a split disc, Most cleaning solvents are toxic and approximately 2 inches (51 mm) down inside the stator and expand it tightly and squarely on the I.D. flammable.
- Page 40 OM-06397 SF SERIES is strongly recommended that new O‐rings and height when assembled. shaft seal assemblies be used during reassembly (see the parts list for numbers). The O.D. of the stator must be painted with GE Glyptal insulating paint just prior to being installed in the motor housing.
- Page 41 SF SERIES OM-06397 the intermediate until fully seated. If removed, install a new male terminal (15) on the sensor and position it so the moisture sensor female terminal (14) can be easily attached. Use caution when handling hot bear ings to prevent burns. Inspect the rotor shaft (3) for damaged threads, If heating the bearings is not practical, use a suit...
- Page 42 OM-06397 SF SERIES With the motor housing and stator positioned up tilated area free from excessive heat, side down, carefully lower the assembled inter sparks, and flame. Read and follow all mediate, rotor shaft and bearings into the motor precautions printed on solvent contain housing until the female terminal (14) can be se...
- Page 43 SF SERIES OM-06397 Hoisting Bail Installation motor and seal cavities must be vacuum tested any time the seal(s) and/or motor are serviced. (Figure E-1) Use a manometer with a range of 30 to 0 to 30 inch es of mercury to perform the test. Do not use a vac If the hoisting bail (13) was removed in order to re...
- Page 44 OM-06397 SF SERIES ential between the vacuum readings shown in the ing assembly must be replaced with a test plate. table. Make the test plate as shown in Figure E-5 below, install the terminal housing O‐ring under the test To vacuum test the motor cavity, the terminal hous plate, then proceed with vacuum testing.
- Page 45 SF SERIES OM-06397 The grade of lubricant used is critical to the opera tion of this pump. Use premium quality hydraulic oil as specified in Table E-2. Table E-2. Pump Oil Specifications Specifications: Type ......Premium high viscosity index, anti‐wear hydraulic oil Viscosity (SSU @ 104_F [40_C]) .
- Page 46 For Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warranty or call: U.S.: 419-755-1280 Canada: 519-631-2870 International: +1-419-755-1352 GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS...
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