OM−02806 0 SERIES
PAGE B − 2 INSTALLATION
c. Check all lubricant levels and lubricate as
necessary. Refer to LUBRICATION in MAIN-
TENANCE AND REPAIR, and perform all du-
ties as instructed.
d. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings
on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated.
e. If the pump end has been stored for more than
12 months, some of the components or lubri-
cants may have exceeded their maximum
shelf life. These must be inspected or re-
placed to ensure maximum pump service.
If the maximum shelf life has been exceeded, or if
anything appears to be abnormal, contact your
Gorman-Rupp distributor or the factory to deter-
mine the repair or updating policy. Do not put the
pump into service until appropriate action has
been taken.
SECURING PUMP END TO ENGINE
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. If chains or cable are
wrapped around the pump end to lift it,
make certain that they are positioned so
as not to damage the pump end, and so
that the load will be balanced.
Check the shipping tag on the unit packaging for
the pump end weight, and use lifting equipment
with appropriate capacity for mounting the pump
end to the engine.
Refer to Securing Pump End To Engine in Section
E, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR for pump end
mounting instructions.
POSITIONING PUMP
Use lifting and moving equipment in
good repair and with adequate capacity
to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-
age to equipment. Suction and dis-
charge hoses and piping must be re-
moved from the pump before lifting.
Lifting
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
mounting and drive provided. Drain the pump and
remove all customer-installed equipment such as
suction and discharge hoses or piping before at-
tempting to lift existing, installed units.
If chains or cables are used to lift the pump, make
certain that they are positioned so that they will not
damage the pump, and so that the load will be bal-
anced.
Mounting
Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount-
ing is essential for proper operation. The pump
may have to be supported or shimmed to provide
for level operation or to eliminate vibration.
To ensure sufficient lubrication and fuel supply to
the engine, do not position the pump and engine
more than 15_ off horizontal for continuous opera-
tion. The pump and engine may be positioned up
to 30_ off horizontal for intermittent operation
only; however, the engine manufacturer should be
consulted for continuous operation at angles
greater than 15_.
If the pump has been mounted on a moveable
base, make certain the base is stationary by setting
the brake and chocking the wheels before attempt-
ing to operate the pump.
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
Check the torque on the nuts securing the
suction and discharge manifolds to the
pump casing before putting the pump into
service. If the nuts are plated, torque the
nuts to 15.3 ft. lbs. If the nuts are not plated,
torque them to 17.0 ft. lbs.
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