GORMAN-RUPP SFV4E Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual With Parts List
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- Page 1 OM-06431-03 October 29, 2018 Rev. A - 12/19/18 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MODEL SFV4E & SFEV4E GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS www.grpumps.com 2018 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-06431 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-06431 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-06431 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-06431 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-06431 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 MOTOR VOLTAGE/ SIZE H.P . LOCKED PHASE LOAD ROTOR AMPS AMPS SFV4E, SFEV4E 230/3 4” 30.0 1750 73.2 492.0 SFV4E, SFEV4E 460/3 4” 30.0 1750 36.6 246.0... -
Page 11: Piping
SF SERIES OM-06431 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: Control Box Connections
OM-06431 SF SERIES Control Box Connections The pump warranty is void if the motor is not operated through a control box ap proved by Gorman‐Rupp. This pump is shipped completely wired for the volt age shown on the nameplate and is ready for op eration through an approved control box. -
Page 13: Liquid Level Devices
SF SERIES OM-06431 Liquid Level Devices phragm which flexes with changes in liquid level, thus activating an enclosed miniature switch. Optional controls available from Gorman‐Rupp may provide a means to automatically regulate the Bulb (Float) Type: a bulb raises or lowers liquid level. -
Page 14: Operation - Section C
SF SERIES OM-06431 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-06431 SF SERIES SFV4E 230/460/575V 3P PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE C - 2 OPERATION...
- Page 16 SF SERIES OM-06431 SFEV4E 230/460/575V 3P PERFORMANCE CURVE OPERATION PAGE C - 3...
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Page 17: Control Box
OM-06431 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 18: Impeller Rotation
SF SERIES OM-06431 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 19 OM-06431 SF SERIES 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 20: Cold Weather Preservation
SF SERIES OM-06431 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 21 OM-06431 SF SERIES 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. PAGE C - 8 OPERATION...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting - Section D
SF SERIES OM-06431 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 23 OM-06431 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 24 SF SERIES OM-06431 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 25 OM-06431 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 26: Pump Maintenance And Repair - Section E
SF SERIES OM-06431 PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E GENERAL INFORMATION cables, or the piping. Attach proper lift ing equipment to the lifting bail fitted on Review all SAFETY information in Section A. the pump. Lift the pump or component only as high as necessary and keep per... - Page 27 OM-06431 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION PARTS PAGE Figure E-1. SFV4E & SFEV4E Pump Model Assembly PAGE E - 2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 28 SF SERIES OM-06431 SFV4E & SFEV4E Pump Model Assembly Parts List (From S/N 1675724 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 29 OM-06431 SF SERIES ILLUSTRATION Figure E-2. 47111-758, -759 and -760 Motor Assemblies PAGE E - 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...
- Page 30 SF SERIES OM-06431 47111-758, -759 and -760 Motor Assemblies Parts List ITEM PART PART NAME NUMBER MOTOR SUB‐ASSEMBLY -230/3 47111-981 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-215 10000 --STATOR 47113-108 --STUD MC1042 17000 --VOLTAGE TAG 38816-259 --ROTATION DECAL 38815-027 -460/3 47111-982 --MOTOR HOUSING 38311-215 10000 --STATOR 47113-108 --STUD...
- Page 31 OM-06431 SF SERIES PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND cables, or the piping. Attach proper lift ing equipment to the lifting bail fitted on REASSEMBLY the pump. Lift the pump or component only as high as necessary and keep per Review all SAFETY information in Section A. sonnel away from suspended objects.
- Page 32 If the pump is equipped with a trash stand, disen gage the hardware securing the pump to the stand before proceeding with pump disassembly. Use Only Genuine Gorman-Rupp re Pump Casing Removal placement parts. Failure to do so may cre...
- Page 33 OM-06431 SF SERIES Impeller Removal ment and seat out of the seal plate from the back side. (Figure E-1) Remove the seal sleeve O‐ring (18) from the rotor Wedge a soft metal rod between the impeller vanes shaft. to prevent impeller rotation and use a hex key to re move the impeller screw (5).
- Page 34 SF SERIES OM-06431 sary and a clean, well‐equipped shop is available. If flammable. Use them only in a well ven the motor housing components are to be serviced, tilated area free from excessive heat, see MOTOR DISASSEMBLY in this section. Do not sparks, and flame.
- Page 35 OM-06431 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 36 SF SERIES OM-06431 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 37 OM-06431 SF SERIES Lubricate the I.D. of the bellows with water and Pump Casing Installation slide the rotating subassembly over the shaft (Figure E-1) sleeve (19) until the seal face is just flush with the undercut end of the sleeve. Install a new O‐ring (16) on the shoulder of the seal plate.
- Page 38 SF SERIES OM-06431 pression existed prior to disassembly. If sealing Rotor Shaft and Bearing Removal was faulty or questionable, the cause must be de (Figure E-2) termined and corrected before reassembly. Re place any parts as required. See PUMP END DISASSEMBLY, and remove all pump end and seal components.
- Page 39 OM-06431 SF SERIES Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough Using two propane heat torches of the type de ness or binding. If rotation is rough, replace the signed to melt ice or burn weeds from sidewalks bearings. and driveways, apply heat quickly and evenly to the outside of the motor housing;...
- Page 40 SF SERIES OM-06431 at least two people to promote efficient installation turns. Tape the stator leads together to protect of the stator. them during installation. NOTE Stator installation involves heating the motor hous Clean all O‐ring surfaces of the motor housing. In ing.
- Page 41 OM-06431 SF SERIES After the bearings have been installed and allowed to cool, check to ensure that they have not moved out of position in shrinking. If movement has oc curred, use a suitably sized sleeve and a press to To prevent damage during removal from reposition the bearings.
- Page 42 SF SERIES OM-06431 Terminal Housing Assembly Installation Slide a length of heat shrink tubing up each power cable lead and install the butt connectors to the (Figure E-1) leads. The plastic housings on the ends of the control cable leads are color‐coded to match the housings on the leads coming off the stator.
- Page 43 OM-06431 SF SERIES Use a manometer with a range of 30 to 0 to 30 inch be used. If the compressor/venturi cannot draw es of mercury to perform the test. Do not use a vac the higher vacuum level shown in Table E-1, draw uum gauge.
- Page 44 SF SERIES OM-06431 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 45 OM-06431 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 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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