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November 18, 2005 Rev. A 07/08/2013 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 0 SERIES PUMP MODEL 03F52-B THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO www.gormanrupp.com GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A. Copyright by the Gorman‐Rupp Company...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........PAGE I - 1 SAFETY ‐...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ‐ SECTION E ....PAGE E - 1 STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE ........PAGE E - 1 PARTS LISTS: Pump End Assembly...
0 SERIES OM-01190 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:...
0 SERIES OM-01190 SAFETY ‐ SECTION A This information applies to 0 Series ba 6. Vent the pump slowly and cau sic pumps. Gorman‐Rupp has no con tiously. trol over or particular knowledge of the 7. Drain the pump. power source which will be used. Refer to the manual accompanying the power source before attempting to begin oper...
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OM-01190 0 SERIES low the pump to completely cool before servicing. Do not remove plates, covers, gauges, pipe plugs, or fittings from an over heated pump. Vapor pressure within the Pumps and related equipment must be in pump can cause parts being disen stalled and operated according to all na...
See Figure 1 for the approximate physical dimen some of the information such as mounting, line sions of this pump. OUTLINE DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model 03F52-B INSTALLATION PAGE B - 1...
OM-01190 0 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: Use lifting and moving equipment in good repair and with adequate capacity a.
0 SERIES OM-01190 compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor forced type to prevent collapse under suction.
OM-01190 0 SERIES If two suction lines are installed in a single sump, recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency ity. of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the NOTE suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis The pipe submergence required may be reduced tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the...
0 SERIES OM-01190 air from the top of the pump during the priming pro Coupled Drives cess. This may be accomplished by installing a by When using couplings, the axis of the power pass line from the top of the pump, back to the source must be aligned to the axis of the pump source of the liquid.
OM-01190 0 SERIES straightedge to measure the amount of misalign Select pulleys that will match the proper speed ra ment. tio; overspeeding the pump may damage both pump and power source. Drive Belts When using drive belts, the power source and the pump must be parallel.
OM-01190 0 SERIES OPERATION - SECTION C Review all SAFETY information in Section A. coming liquid to evacuate the air. After the pump and piping system have completely filled, evacu Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and ate any remaining air pockets in the pump or suc decals attached to the pump.
OM-01190 0 SERIES Consult the operating manual furnished with the Leakage power source before attempting to start the power source. No leakage should be visible at pump mating sur faces, or at pump connections or fittings. Keep all If an electric motor is used to drive the pump, re line connections and fittings tight to maintain maxi...
OM-01190 0 SERIES Pump Vacuum Check solids by flushing with a hose. Operate the pump for approximately one minute; this will remove any With the pump inoperative, install a vacuum gauge remaining liquid that could freeze the pump rotat in the system, using pipe dope on the threads. ing parts.
OM-01190 0 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Before attempting to open or service the pump: 1. Familiarize yourself with this man ual. 2. Lock out or disconnect the power source to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
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OM-01190 0 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.
OM-01190 0 SERIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE equipped) between regularly scheduled inspec 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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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 03F52-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-01190 0 SERIES PARTS PAGE SECTION DRAWING Figure 1. Pump Model 03F52-B PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR...
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0 SERIES OM-01190 PARTS LIST Pump Model 03F52-B (From S/N 1329227 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...
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OM-01190 0 SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY 3. Allow the pump to completely cool if overheated. AND REASSEMBLY 4. Check the temperature before opening any covers, plates, or Review all SAFETY information in Section A. plugs. 5. Close the suction and discharge Follow the instructions on all tags, label and de...
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0 SERIES OM-01190 Impeller Removal Apply oil to the sleeve and work it up under the rub ber bellows. Slide the rotating portion of the seal off the sleeve. Immobilize the impeller by placing a soft brass rod between the vanes. Remove the hardware (25 and Slide the seal plate and stationary element off the 26) securing the impeller to the shaft.
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OM-01190 0 SERIES cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for wear or dam be replaced any time the shaft and bear age as necessary. ings are removed. Clean the pedestal, shaft and all component parts (except the bearings) with a soft cloth soaked in cleaning solvent.
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0 SERIES OM-01190 tinuous motion, to prevent the bearings from cool Seal Reassembly and Installation ing and sticking on the shaft. (Figures 1 and 3) After the bearings have been installed and allowed to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved Clean the seal cavity and shaft with a cloth soaked away from the shaft shoulders in shrinking.
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OM-01190 0 SERIES RETAINER ROTATING ELEMENT SPRING O‐RING STATIONARY SEAT IMPELLER IMPELLER SHAFT SHAFT SLEEVE SEAL PLATE BELLOWS Figure 3. 25285-855 Seal Assembly sleeve until the seal face is just flush with the under cut end of the sleeve. Slide the assembled shaft sleeve and rotating por This seal is not designed for operation at tion of the seal and onto the shaft until the polished temperatures above 160_F (71_C).
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0 SERIES OM-01190 be centered within the volute scroll inside the pump casing. To verify the pump casing positioning, measure the The wear ring must seat squarely in the pump casing and impeller as shown in Figure 4. Use these measurements to calculate the required casing bore or binding and/or excessive pump casing location (dimension E).
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OM-01190 0 SERIES hours of operation or once each month, whichever must be disassembled to completely clean and comes first. Do not over‐lubricate. Over‐lubrication maintain this cavity. can cause the bearing to over‐heat, resulting in Under normal conditions, change the grease after premature bearing failure.
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For U.S. and International Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warranty or call: U.S.: 419-755-1280 International: +1-419-755-1352 For Canadian Warranty Information, Please Visit www.grcanada.com/warranty or call: 519-631-2870 THE GORMAN‐RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIO GORMAN‐RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA...
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