GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS Shield-A-Spark 80 Series Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manual With Parts List Download Page 1

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OM-00852-04

September 14, 1982

Rev. C 09-10-04

ABCEG

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

MANSFIELD, OHIO

www.gormanrupp.com

GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED

ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA

Printed in U.S.A.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION,

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WITH PARTS LIST

80 SERIES PUMP

83A1−BKND−X

MODEL

Summary of Contents for Shield-A-Spark 80 Series

Page 1: ...MAN RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD OHIO www gormanrupp com GORMAN RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED D ST THOMAS ONTARIO CANADA Printed in U S A ECopyright by the Gorman Rupp Company INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST 80 SERIES PUMP 83A1 BKND X MODEL ...

Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 3: ...E B 3 Suction Line Positioning PAGE B 3 DISCHARGE LINES PAGE B 4 Siphoning PAGE B 4 Valves PAGE B 4 Bypass Lines PAGE B 4 GROUNDING PAGE B 5 OPERATION SECTION C PAGE C 1 PRIMING PAGE C 1 STARTING PAGE C 1 OPERATION PAGE C 2 Lines With a Bypass PAGE C 2 Lines Without a Bypass PAGE C 2 Leakage PAGE C 2 Liquid Temperature And Overheating PAGE C 2 Strainer Check PAGE C 2 Pump Vacuum Check PAGE C 3 STO...

Page 4: ...val PAGE E 7 Impeller Removal PAGE E 7 Seal Removal and Disassembly PAGE E 7 Seal Reassembly and Installation PAGE E 7 Impeller Installation And Adjustment PAGE E 9 Pump Casing Installation PAGE E 9 Suction Check Valve Installation PAGE E 9 Final Pump Assembly PAGE E 9 LUBRICATION PAGE E 10 Seal Assembly PAGE E 10 Engine PAGE E 10 ENGINE MODIFICATIONS PAGE E 10 ...

Page 5: ...integrity are com promised by the installation Pumps and related equipment must be installed and operated ac cording to all national local and industry stan dards If there are any questions regarding the pump or its application which are not covered in this man ual or in other literature accompanying this unit please contact your Gorman Rupp distributor or The Gorman Rupp Company P O Box 1217 Mans...

Page 6: ...hile the unit is in use Refer to the manual accompa nying the engine before attempting to start the engine Before attempting to open or service the pump 1 Familiarize yourself with this man ual 2 Shut down the engine and take precautions to ensure that the pump will remain inoperative 3 Allow the pump to completely cool if overheated 4 Check the temperature before opening any covers plates or plug...

Page 7: ...ea make cer tain that exhaust fumes are piped to the outside These fumes contain carbon monoxide a deadly gas that is color less tasteless and odorless Fuel used by internal combustion en gines presents an extreme explosion and fire hazard Make certain that all fuel lines are securely connected and free of leaks Never refuel a hot or run ning engine Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Always use the c...

Page 8: ...s 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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR section of this manual and per form duties as instructed e Check all special engine modifications such as spark arresting muffler fuel guard and roll cage for loose mounting hardware Check for and install the rubber foot mounting ...

Page 9: ...figuration Keep suction and discharge lines as straight as possible to minimize friction losses Make mini mum use of elbows and fittings which substan tially increase friction loss If elbows are necessary use the long radius type to minimize friction loss Connections to Pump Before tightening a connecting flange align it ex actly with the pump port Never pull a pipe line into place by tightening t...

Page 10: ...ioned away from the wall of the sump at a distance equal to 1 1 2 times the diame ter of the suction line If there is a liquid flow from an open pipe into the sump the flow should be kept away from the suc tion inlet because the inflow will carry air down into the sump and air entering the suction line will re duce pump efficiency If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc tion inlet i...

Page 11: ...e be in stalled in the discharge line to protect the pump from excessive shock pressure and reverse rota tion when it is stopped If the application involves a high discharge head gradually close the discharge throttling valve before stopping the pump Bypass Lines If a system check valve is used due to high dis charge head it may be necessary to vent trapped air from the top of the pump during the ...

Page 12: ... 00852 PAGE B 5 INSTALLATION clamp or fastener has made a tight electrical con nection with the rod Inspect and test the ground wire assembly for conductivity Replace broken or frayed wire before resuming operation ...

Page 13: ...y mounted Check that the pump is properly lubri cated see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR This pump is self priming but the pump should never be operated unless there is liquid in the pump casing Never operate this pump unless there is liquid in the pump casing The pump will not prime when dry Extended operation of a dry pump will destroy the seal assembly Add liquid to the pump casing when ...

Page 14: ...temperature Overheating can occur if operated with the valves in the suction or discharge lines closed Operating against closed valves could bring the liquid to a boil build pressure and cause the pump to rup ture or explode If overheating occurs stop the pump and allow it to cool before servicing it Refill the pump casing with cool liquid Do not remove plates covers gauges pipe plugs or fittings ...

Page 15: ...aging shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and piping system Close all connecting valves slowly On engine driven pumps reduce the throttle speed slowly and allow the engine to idle briefly be fore stopping If the application involves a high discharge head gradually close the discharge throttling valve before stopping the pump After stopping the pump remove the spark plug wire to ensure that ...

Page 16: ...aminated or damaged Clean or replace check valve Suction check valve or foot valve clogged or binding Clean valve Pump speed too slow Check engine output consult en gine operation manual OM 00852 80 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D 1 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION D Review all Safety information in Section A Before attempting to open or service the pump 1 Familiarize yourself with this manual 2 Shut down th...

Page 17: ... sheaves or couplings are correctly sized Suction check valve or foot valve clogged or binding Clean valve Suction lift or discharge head too high Check piping installation and install bypass line if needed See INSTAL LATION Discharge line clogged or restricted hose kinked Check discharge lines straighten hose Impeller clogged or damaged Impeller or other wearing parts worn or damaged Replace worn...

Page 18: ...ely the same duty cycle the part can be checked and replaced before failure occurs reducing unscheduled down time For new applications a first inspection of wearing parts at 250 hours will give insight into the wear rate for your particular application Subsequent inspec tions should be performed at the intervals shown on the chart below Critical applications should be inspected more frequently Gen...

Page 19: ... are seldom identical your performance may be dif ferent due to such factors as viscosity specific gravity elevation temperature and impeller trim Since this pump is designed for handling petro leum products multiply performance shown by 80 for petroleum 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 per formanc...

Page 20: ...80 SERIES OM 00852 MAINTENANCE REPAIR PAGE E 2 SECTION DRAWING PARTSPAGE Figure 1 Pump Model 83A1 BKND X ...

Page 21: ...INE 202 B6 1 10 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0612 15991 4 11 HEX NUT D06 15991 4 12 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 4 13 FLAT WASHER K06 15991 4 14 SPACER 1737E 15070 4 15 PIPE NIPPLE T16 15079 1 16 PIPE COUPLING AE16 15079 1 17 MUFFLER 29334 206 1 18 HANDLE 9916 15990 2 19 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0604 15991 4 20 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 4 21 FLAT WASHER K06 15991 4 22 BASE 7426 15990 1 23 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0605 15991 2 24 HEX NUT ...

Page 22: ...80 SERIES OM 00852 MAINTENANCE REPAIR PAGE E 4 SECTION DRAWING Figure 2 Pump End Assembly 83A1 BKND X PPO ...

Page 23: ...16 IMP ADJ SHIM SET 2X 17090 1 17 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0606 15991 4 18 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 4 19 WEAR PLATE ASSY 6951 15990 1 20 CASING DRAIN PLUG P12 15079 1 21 FLAT FIBER WASHER KF06 18040 1 22 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0618 15991 1 23 NAME PLATE 38818 019 13990 1 24 DRIVE SCREW BM 04 03 17000 4 25 PIPE PLUG P04 15070 1 26 SUCTION FLANGE 2946 10010 1 27 CHECK VALVE ASSY 544F 1 28 RD HD MACH SCREW X0403 17090...

Page 24: ...re supplied with the engine or contact your local engine representative The engine used in this pump is not standard It has been modified for use in handling gasoline and other petroleum products in a well ventilated non flam mable atmosphere free of combustible hazards It cannot be further modified without affecting performance and safe ty factors The shield and spark arrest ing modifications mus...

Page 25: ...ms 16 off the im peller shaft Tie and tag the shims or measure and record their thickness for ease of reassembly Seal Removal and Disassembly Figure 2 and 3 Carefully remove the spring seat 15 and seal spring Slide the shaft sleeve 14 and rotating por tion of the seal off the engine shaft Apply oil to the sleeve and work it up under the bellows Slide the rotating portion of the seal off the sleeve...

Page 26: ... When installing a replacement seal discard the spring centering washer that is not used in this ap plicatrion see Figure 3 To ease installation of the seal lubricate the bel lows sleeve and O ring with water or a very small amount of light lubricating oil and apply a drop of light lubricating oil on the finished faces Assemble the seal as follows see Figure 3 INTERMEDIATE O RING ENGINE CRANKSHAFT...

Page 27: ... 38 at this time Replace the flat fiber washer 21 if badly worn or compressed Install the same thickness of pump casing gaskets 10 as previously removed and secure the pump casing to the intermediate with the nuts 13 Do not fully tighten the nuts at this time A clearance of 008 to 015 inch 0 20 to 0 38 mm between the impeller and the wear plate is also rec ommended for maximum pump efficiency This...

Page 28: ...nsult the literature supplied with the engine or contact your local engine representative ENGINE MODIFICATIONS The engine used on this pump is not a standard commercial model It has been specially modified by Gorman Rupp for pumping gasoline and other petroleum products in a well ventilated non flam mable atmosphere free of combustible hazards Further modifications may not be made without jeopardi...

Page 29: ...grpumps com warranty or call U S 419 755 1280 International 1 419 755 1352 For Canadian Warranty Information Please Visit www grcanada com warranty or call 519 631 2870 THE GORMAN RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD OHIO GORMAN RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED D ST THOMAS ONTARIO CANADA ...

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