OM-07174
SUPER T SERIES
PAGE B - 2
INSTALLATION
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
MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
section of this manual and per
form duties as instructed.
e. If the pump and
engine have been stored for
more than 12 months, some of the compo
nents or lubricants may have exceeded their
maximum shelf life. These
must be inspected
or replaced
to ensure maximum pump serv
ice.
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.
Battery Specifications And Installation
Unless otherwise specified on the pump order, the
engine battery was
not
included with the unit. Re
fer to the following specifications when selecting a
battery.
Table 1. Battery Specifications
Crank
@ 0
_
F
Reserve
Capacity
(Minutes)
@ 80
_
F
Overall
Dims.
(Inches)
950
175
13L
Cold
Amps
Approx.
Amp/
Hr.
Rating
95
7W
9.5H
x
x
Voltage
12 Volts
Before installing the battery, clean the positive and
negative cable connectors, and the battery termi
nals. Secure the battery by tightening the
holddown brackets. The terminals and clamps
may be coated with petroleum jelly to retard corro
sion. Connect and tighten the positive cable first,
then the negative cable.
SAFETY AND CONFORMANCE
All aspects of the design and installation of the fuel
supply system must be evaluated in terms of safety
to personnel and equipment, and conformance to
all applicable codes.
Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) presents an extreme explo
sion and fire hazard. Follow all safety
precautions outlined by the National
Fire Protection Association when de
signing and installing the system. Make
certain that the regulators and fuel lines
are of the proper size and capacity for
the system, and that all fuel lines are se
curely connected and free of leaks.
Before installing the system:
1. Check all state and local codes pertaining to
installations of stationary combustion engines
and fuel systems.
2. Consult the following National Fire Protection
Association pamphlet:
NFPA No. 37 - Stationary Combustion
Engines/Gas Turbines
NFPA No. 54 - National Fuel Gas Code Hand
book.
