ULTRA V SERIES
OM-07315
OPERATION
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heated pump cautiously
. It is recommended that
the pressure relief valve assembly be replaced at
each overhaul, or any time the pump casing over
heats and activates the valve.
Never
replace this
valve with a substitute which has not been speci
fied or provided by the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
Strainer Check
If a suction strainer has been shipped with the
pump or installed by the user, check the strainer
regularly, and clean it as necessary. The strainer
should also be checked if pump flow rate begins to
drop. If a vacuum suction gauge has been in
stalled, monitor and record the readings regularly
to detect strainer blockage.
Never
introduce air or steam pressure into the
pump casing or piping to remove a blockage. This
could result in personal injury or damage to the
equipment. If backflushing is absolutely neces
sary, liquid pressure
must
be limited to 50% of the
maximum permissible operating pressure shown
on the pump performance curve.
Clog Removal and Wear Plate Clearance
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Disconnect or lock out the power
source 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
plugs.
5. Close the suction and discharge
valves.
6. Vent the pump slowly and cau
tiously.
7. Drain the pump.
This pump is equipped with an inspection cover to
provide easy access to the interior of the pump for
removal of debris and to check the im
peller‐to‐wear plate clearance. Remove the inspec
tion cover and check for clogging any time pump
performance appears to be below the desired ap
plication levels. Check the wear plate clearance
monthly and adjust the clearance if necessary as
described in
Back Cover Installation and Adjust
ment
in Section E,
Maintenance and Repair
. The
recommended impeller‐to‐wear plate clearance is
.010 to .020 inch (0,25 to 0,50 mm).
Pump Vacuum Check
With the pump inoperative, install a vacuum gauge
in the system, using pipe dope on the threads.
Block the suction line and start the pump. At oper
ating speed the pump should pull a vacuum of 20
inches (508,0 mm) or more of mercury. If it does
not, check for air leaks in the seal, gasket, or dis
charge valve.
Open the suction line, and read the vacuum gauge
with the pump primed and at operation speed.
Shut off the pump. The vacuum gauge reading will
immediately drop proportionate to static suction
lift, and should then stabilize. If the vacuum reading
falls off rapidly after stabilization, an air leak exists.
Before checking for the source of the leak, check
the point of installation of the vacuum gauge.
STOPPING
Never halt the flow of liquid suddenly. If the liquid
being pumped is stopped abruptly, damaging
shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and
piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly.
If the application involves a high discharge
head, gradually close the discharge
throttling valve before stopping the pump.
After stopping the pump, lock out or disconnect
the power source to ensure that the pump will re
main inoperative.
Do not operate the pump against a
