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December 14, 1982 Rev. E 1‐24‐2014 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 10 SERIES PUMP MODEL 14A65-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-02151 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-02151 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-02151 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 1 for the approximate physical dimen configuration, and priming must be tailored to the sions of this pump. OUTLINE DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model 14A65-B INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1...
OM-02151 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 curred during shipment. Check as follows: Death or serious personal injury and damage to the pump or components a.
10 SERIES OM-02151 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-02151 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-02151 ameter to minimize the chance of plugging. DISCHARGE LINES Siphoning In low discharge head applications (less than 30 feet (9,1 m)), it is recommended that the bypass Do not terminate the discharge line at a level lower line be run back to the wet well, and located 6 than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si...
OM-02151 10 SERIES be a full‐opening, ball‐type valve to pre moving the plug to prevent injury to per vent plugging by solids. sonnel from hot liquid. AUTOMATIC AIR RELEASE VALVE 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-02151 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-02151 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-02151 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-02151 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-02151 10 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-02151 10 SERIES Consult the operating manual furnished with the Leakage pump power source before attempting to start the No leakage should be visible at pump mating sur power source. faces, or at pump connections or fittings. Keep all line connections and fittings tight to maintain maxi If an electric motor is used to drive the pump, re...
OM-02151 10 SERIES Block the suction line and start the pump. At oper normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to ating speed the pump should pull a vacuum of 20 at least 180_F (82_C). inches (508,0 mm) or more of mercury. If it does Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu...
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10 SERIES OM-02151 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-02151 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-02151 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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OM-02151 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 14A65-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-02151 10 SERIES SECTION DRAWING PARTS PAGE Figure 1. Pump Model 14A65-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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10 SERIES OM-02151 PARTS LIST Pump Model 14A65-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-02151 10 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 3. Allow the pump to completely cool AND REASSEMBLY if overheated. 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates, or Review all SAFETY information in Section A. plugs. Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de 5.
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10 SERIES OM-2151 (69) and remove the suction flange (78) and flange drive end of the shaft (25) with the “V” notch posi gasket (81). Remove the check valve seat (79), tioned over the shaft keyway (see Figure E-2). seat gasket (82) and check valve assembly (70). Turn Counterclockwise Inspect the check valve parts for wear or damage.
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OM-02151 10 SERIES screws securing the rotating portion of the seal at Press the oil seal (36) from the bearing retainer, this time. and remove the bearing retainer O‐ring (40). Remove the hardware (47 and 48) and remove the There are four setscrews around the circumfer the assembled bearing cap (19) and oil seal (45).
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10 SERIES OM-2151 Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough tinuous motion, to prevent the bearings from cool ness or binding and inspect the bearing balls. If ro ing and sticking on the shaft. tation is rough or the bearing balls are discolored, replace the bearings.
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OM-02151 10 SERIES Press the outboard oil seal (36) in the bearing re tilated area free from excessive heat, tainer (39) with the lip positioned as shown in Fig sparks, and flame. Read and follow all ure E-1. precautions printed on solvent contain ers.
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10 SERIES OM-2151 SEAL GASKETS PLATE IMPELLER STATIONARY SHIMS SEAT ROTATING ELEMENT IMPELLER SHAFT SHAFT SLEEVE IMPELLER SEAL CLAMP HEX NUT STUD SPRING RETAINER SEAL WEDGE Figure E-3. Seal Assembly Slide the seal plate over the shaft until fully seated against the pedestal (22).
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OM-02151 10 SERIES screws in the seal retainer and locking them in ness of pump casing gaskets (53) as previously re place with a punch to prevent loosening. moved, and secure the pump casing to the seal plate and pedestal with the nuts (51). Do not fully tighten the nuts at this time.
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10 SERIES OM-2151 Secure the back cover assembly by installing the through the sight gauge (42) and maintain it at the clamp bar (62) and tightening the clamp bar screw middle of the gauge. When lubrication is required, (61). Do not over‐tighten the clamp bar screw; it add SAE No.
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