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- Page 1 OM-06402-02 August 24, 2022 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MODEL SFV4B GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2022 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-06402 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp SF Se Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited ries Pump. Read this manual carefully to learn 70 Burwell Road how to safely install and operate your pump. Fail St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7 ure to do so could result in personal injury or dam... -
Page 6: Safety - Section A
SF SERIES OM-06402 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-06402 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-06402 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-06402 INSTALLATION - SECTION B Review all SAFETY information in Section A. match the ratings on the control box and in coming power. Since pump installations are seldom identical, this e. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings section is intended only to summarize general rec... -
Page 10: Lifting
SF SERIES See Table B-1 for motor specifications. TABLE B-1. PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VOLTAGE/ SIZE H.P . MOTOR LOCKED PHASE LOAD ROTOR AMPS AMPS SFV4B 230/1 4” 1750 33.0 135.0 SFV4B 208/3 4” 10.0 1750 30.0 184.7 SFV4B 230‐460‐575/3 4”... -
Page 11: Piping
SF SERIES OM-06402 Make certain that the pump and stand sit level in tor must be kept completely waterproof. the wet well. Serious damage to the pump and injury or death to personnel can result from Regardless of the installation configuration, the any alteration to the cable. -
Page 12: Motor Cable Grounding Test
OM-06402 SF SERIES Motor Cable Grounding Test pump or control and/or injury or death to personnel. Refer to Figures B-1 or B-2 and connect the pump motor cable to the control box. Do not connect the pump power or con trol cables to the control box or incom... - Page 13 SF SERIES OM-06402 The internal wiring of the sensing devices are different for filling and dewatering func tions. Be sure to follow the instructions in Figure B-3. Control Cable Connections cluded with the option before making con nections. Diaphragm Type: two fixed‐position sen sors (upper and lower) each contain a dia...
- Page 14 OM-06402 SF SERIES 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 15: Operation - Section C
SF SERIES OM-06402 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 16 OM-06402 SF SERIES SFV4B 230/460/575V 3P PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 2 OPERATION...
- Page 17 SF SERIES OM-06402 SFV4B 208V 3P PERFORMANCE CURVE OPERATION PAGE C - 3...
- Page 18 OM-06402 SF SERIES SFV4B 230V 1P PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 4 OPERATION...
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Page 19: Control Box
SF SERIES OM-06402 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
OM-06402 SF SERIES 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 SF SERIES OM-06402 between starts, it will over‐heat, resulting in damage to the motor windings. Stopping To avoid serious damage to the pump, check for unusual noises or excessive vi bration while the pump is running. If noise Follow the instructions accompanying the control or vibration is excessive, stop operation box for stopping the pump.
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Page 22: Cold Weather Preservation
OM-06402 SF SERIES Check the oil level(s) as indicated in the following On a new pump, check the oil level in the seal cav LUBRICATION section. ity before initial startup, and drain and replace the oil after the first 200 hours of operation. Following this, check the oil level in the seal cavity after the COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION first two weeks of operation, and every month... - Page 23 SF SERIES OM-06402 in Draining Oil. Add premium quality submersible pump oil through the fill plug hole until the oil is lev el with the bottom of the plug hole. Install and tighten the fill plug. OPERATION PAGE C - 9...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting - Section D
SF SERIES OM-06402 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 25 OM-06402 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 26 SF SERIES OM-06402 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 27 OM-06402 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 28: Pump Maintenance And Repair - Section E
SF SERIES OM-06402 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E GENERAL INFORMATION Lifting Review all SAFETY information in Section A. Death or serious personal injury and damage to the pump or components can occur if proper lifting procedures are not observed. Make certain that hoists, chains, slings or cables are in good working condition and of suffi... - Page 29 OM-06402 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. SFV4B Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 30 SF SERIES OM-06402 SFV4B Pump Model Assembly Parts List (From S/N 1813655 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...
- Page 31 OM-06402 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure E-2. Motor Assemblies PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 32 SF SERIES OM-06402 Motor Assemblies Parts List ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER STATOR/HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY: -230V/1P 47113-112 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-06710000 --STATOR 47113-107 --TERMINAL HOUSING STUD MC1042 17000 --ROTATION DECAL 38815-027 -208‐230V/3P , 460V/3P 47113-113 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-067 10000 --STATOR 47113-093 --TERMINAL HOUSING STUD MC1042 17000 --ROTATION DECAL 38815-027...
- Page 33 OM-06402 SF SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY If this pump is used to handle sewage, Review all SAFETY information in Section A. take necessary precautions during maintenance and repair to prevent per This pump requires little service due to its rugged, sonal contamination which could result minimum‐maintenance design.
- Page 34 SF SERIES OM-06402 Pump Casing Removal (Figure E-1) Position the pump assembly on a flat surface and Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re use the lifting bail and lifting device to support the placement parts. Failure to do so may cre pump in a vertical position.
- Page 35 OM-06402 SF SERIES move the impeller screw (4). Remove the impeller If no further disassembly is required, proceed to washer (3). Remove the metal rod from between the appropriate areas in PUMP END REASSEMB the vanes of the impeller. NOTE Upper Seal Removal An alternate method of removing the impeller screw (Figures E-2 and E-3)
- Page 36 SF SERIES OM-06402 PUMP END REASSEMBLY precautions printed on solvent contain ers. NOTE Inspect the rotor shaft (3, Figure E-2) for dam Reuse of old O‐rings or shaft seal parts will result in aged threads, scoring, or nicks. Remove nicks and premature leakage or reduced pump performance.
- Page 37 OM-06402 SF SERIES ROTOR STATIONARY SHAFT SEAL SEAT ROTATING O‐RING ELEMENT SPRING BELLOWS AND RETAINER ASSY SPRING CENTERING WASHER SEAL RETAINING RING STATIONARY SEAL PLATE SEAL SEAT O‐RING ROTATING BELLOWS AND ELEMENT RETAINER ASSY SPRING SHIM SET SPRING RETAINER IMPELLER Figure E-3.
- Page 38 SF SERIES OM-06402 Position the intermediate so the holes for the Lubricate the seal sleeve O‐ring (18) with light oil mounting hardware in the intermediate align with and slide it onto the rotor shaft until it is seated those in the motor housing and press the inter against the shaft shoulder.
- Page 39 OM-06402 SF SERIES Lubricate the I.D. of the bellows with water and ure E-1 and slide it over the seal plate shoulder slide the rotating subassembly over the shaft until fully seated. Apply “Never‐Seez” or equivalent sleeve (19) until the seal face is just flush with the compound to the capscrews (9) and secure the undercut end of the sleeve.
- Page 40 SF SERIES OM-06402 Hoisting Bail Removal Carefully pull the assembled intermediate, rotor shaft (3) and bearings (2 and 5) out of the motor (Figure E-1) housing until the female terminal (14) can be ac cessed. Pull the female terminal off the male termi The hoisting bail (14) must be removed in order to nal (15) and remove the intermediate, rotor shaft remove the terminal housing assembly (10).
- Page 41 OM-06402 SF SERIES If replacement is required, use a bearing puller to remove the upper and lower bearings from the ro tor shaft. Take care not to damage the stator end If no further disassembly is required, cover the mo turns during removal from the motor hous...
- Page 42 SF SERIES OM-06402 Thoroughly clean the inside of the motor housing Using two propane heat torches of the type de with fresh solvent. The interior must be dry and free signed to melt ice or burn weeds from sidewalks of dirt or lint. and driveways, heat the motor housing enough for the stator to be installed;...
- Page 43 OM-06402 SF SERIES reposition the bearings. Make certain that they are be replaced any time the shaft and rotor seated squarely against the shaft shoulders. assembly is removed. The bearings may be heated to ease installation. Use fresh solvent to clean all O‐ring surfaces of the An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or motor housing and intermediate (8).
- Page 44 SF SERIES OM-06402 Terminal Housing Assembly Installation ing. Thoroughly insulate each wire and connector location. (ex: Electrical tape, heat shrink wrap) (Figure E-1) When all of the cable lead housings are securely locked into the stator lead housings, slide the ter minal housing assembly down over the studs in the top of the motor housing.
- Page 45 OM-06402 SF SERIES the differential between the vacuum readings shown in the table. Vacuum Pump Quick Disconnect Manometer Fitting Motor Vacuum S.O. Valve Test Plate Full-Closing Ball-Type Venturi Shutoff Valve Submersible Pump Seal Cavity Quick Disconnect Fill/Drain Fitting Air Compressor Figure E-4.
- Page 46 SF SERIES OM-06402 Make from commercially available steel plate. 1.5 in. 45_ x 1/8” (3,1 mm) (38,1 mm) Chamfer .438” (11,1 mm) dia. drill thru. Tap .250‐18 NPT. 5.5 in. 3.749 - 3.750 in (139,7 mm) (95,22 - 95,25 mm) 12 mm dia.
- Page 47 OM-06402 SF SERIES Table E-2. Pump Oil Specifications Specifications: Type ......Premium high viscosity index, anti‐wear hydraulic oil Viscosity (SSU @ 104_F [40_C]) .
- Page 48 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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