GRS-18000-E-01
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811SP SERIES
INTRODUCTION
811SP Series Manual Note
This manual is intended to be a supplemental
manual to the Griswold 811 ANSI Series
manual. This manual covers the items specific to
the 811SP Series pump line and for topics
common to both the 811 ANSI Series and
811SP Series pump lines (such as baseplate
installation, coupling alignment procedures,
etc.), see the Griswold 811 ANSI Series IOM for
details, available on our website:
https://www.psgdover.com/docs/default-
source/griswold-docs/ioms/811_iom.pdf.
Safety
Failure to read and comply with installation,
operation and maintenance instructions found in
the Griswold 811 ANSI Series manual will void
the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
result in bodily injury or equipment damage.
The Griswold 811 ANSI Series manual and the
811SP Series manual should be kept as a part
of the permanent records for the pump and
should be readily accessible as a reference to
anyone working on the pumping unit.
These pumps have been designed for safe and
reliable operation when properly used and
maintained in accordance with instructions
contained in both manuals. A pump is a
pressure containing device with rotating parts
that can be hazardous. Operators and
maintenance personnel must realize this and
follow safety measures. Griswold Pump
Company shall not be liable for physical injury,
damage or delays caused by a failure to observe
the instructions in the 811 ANSI Series and
811SP Series manuals.
Throughout the 811 ANSI Series manual, the
words
WARNING
,
CAUTION
, and
NOTE
are
used to indicate procedures or situations, which
require special operator attention.
For full details, see the Griswold 811 ANSI
Series IOM, available on our website:
https://www.psgdover.com/docs/default-
source/griswold-docs/ioms/811_iom.pdf
General Safety
•
Do not allow pump, piping or other
components containing water to freeze.
Freezing may damage the components,
leading to possible injury or flooding
•
Periodically inspect pump and associated
components
•
Wear safety glasses when working on
pumps
•
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and with
adequate lighting
•
Ensure pump and components cannot roll or
fall over, possibly causing bodily injury or
property damage
•
Allow all system and pump components to
cool before handling
•
Disconnect and lock out power before
servicing the pump
•
Check explosion risk before spark inducing
work, such as welding, using electric power
tools, grinders, etc.
Product Description
The Griswold 811SP Series pump is a
centrifugal single-stage self-priming pump which
has all back-pull-out components in common
with the Griswold 811 ANSI Series product line.
The product line maintains consistent footprints
and hold-down bolt patterns with the Griswold
811 ANSI Series. The pump has a back-pull-out
design, meaning that it is possible to remove the
pump back-end without disturbing the case and
piping, which can facilitate easier maintenance
of the pump. Each case is designed with an
integral priming chamber that supplies liquid to
the impeller during pump priming, which allows
the pump to draw a vacuum in the suction line,
drawing liquid up the suction pipe and ultimately
into the pump resulting in full prime.
Since the 811SP Series utilizes the full back-end
of the Griswold 811 ANSI Series pumps, the
only components unique to the Griswold 811SP
Series are the case and, if applicable, spacers to
adjust for a larger pump centerline height.
See Figure 1 – 811SP Series Case Part
Features for more details on page 4.
