DIAPHRAGM PRIMER
OM-07297
PAGE B - 1
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this
section offers only general recommendations and
practices required to inspect and install the Di
aphragm Primer. Refer to the literature accompa
nying the pump or contact the factory for specific
pump installation instructions. Refer to
MAINTE
NANCE AND REPAIR
, Section E in this manual for
disassembly and reassembly of the Diaphragm
Primer
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION
The diaphragm primer was inspected and tested
before shipment from the factory. Before installa
tion, inspect the pump for damage which may have
occurred during shipment. Check as follows:
a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged
threads, and other obvious damage.
b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard
ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur
faces.
c. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markings
on the pump assembly, and perform all duties
indicated.
d. Check levels and lubricate as necessary. Re
fer to
LUBRICATION
in the
MAINTE
NANCE AND REPAIR
section of this manual
and perform duties as instructed.
e. If the pump and/or power source have been
stored for more than 12 months, some of the
components or lubricants may have exceed
ed their maximum shelf life. These
must be in
spected or replaced
to ensure maximum
pump service.
Belt Guard
Priming Chamber
Assembly
Hose
Clamp
Suction
Hose
Hose
Clamp
Figure B-1. Diaphragm Primer (Showed Installed on a Gorman-Rupp PA Series Pump)
