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Page 1: ...P COMPANY MANSFIELD OHIO www grpumps com GORMAN RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED ST THOMAS ONTARIO CANADA Printed in U S A 2009 The Gorman Rupp Company INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LIST SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS MODELS S6B1 E95 460 3 and S6B1 E95 575 3 ...

Page 2: ...erial number and e mail address required RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Please record your pump model and serial number in the spaces provided below Your Gorman Rupp distributor needs this information when you require parts or service Pump Model Serial Number ...

Page 3: ...Cable Grounding Test PAGE B 7 Control Box Connections PAGE B 7 Liquid Level Devices PAGE B 7 WIRING DIAGRAMS PAGE B 8 OPERATION SECTION C PAGE C 1 GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE C 1 Pump Performance PAGE C 1 Control Box PAGE C 1 PUMP OPERATION PAGE C 1 Liquid Temperature And Overheating PAGE C 1 Impeller Rotation PAGE C 2 STARTING STOPPING AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS PAGE C 3 Starting PAGE C 3 Stopping PAGE ...

Page 4: ...d and Strainer Plate Installation PAGE E 11 Strainer Screen and Base Plate Installation PAGE E 12 MOTOR DISASSEMBLY PAGE E 12 Terminal Housing and Power Cable Removal and Disassembly PAGE E 12 Intermediate and Motor Housing Disassembly PAGE E 13 Rotor and Bearing Removal PAGE E 13 Stator Removal PAGE E 14 Relief Valve PAGE E 14 Hoisting Bail PAGE E 15 MOTOR REASSEMBLY PAGE E 15 Stator Installation...

Page 5: ...or in other lit erature accompanying the unit please contact your Gorman Rupp distributor or the Gorman Rupp Company The Gorman Rupp Company P O Box 1217 Mansfield Ohio 44901 1217 Phone 419 755 1011 or Gorman Rupp of Canada Limited 70 Burwell Road St Thomas Ontario N5P 3R7 Phone 519 631 2870 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER Please record the pump model and serial number in the spaces provided on ...

Page 6: ...D result in minor personal injury or product or property damage These instructions de scribe the requirements and the possible damage which could result from failure to follow the procedure NOTE Instructions to aid in installation operation and maintenance or which clarify a procedure ...

Page 7: ...e pump or endan ger personnel as a result of pump fail ure Consult the factory for specific ap plication data Before connecting any cable to the con trol box be sure to ground the control box Refer to the Control Box Manual for the suggested grounding methods The pump motor is designed to be oper ated through the control box furnished with the pump The control box provides overload protection and ...

Page 8: ...lled make certain that the pump and all piping or hose connections are secure before op eration Obtain the services of a qualified elec trician to troubleshoot test and or ser vice the electrical components of this pump Approach the pump cautiously after it has been running Although the motor is cooled by the liquid being pumped nor mal operating temperatures can be high enough to cause burns The ...

Page 9: ...nd hertz indicated on the name plate match the ratings on the control box and incoming pow er e Carefully read all tags decals and markings on the pump and perform all duties indicated f Check for oil leaks If there is any indication of an oil leak see LUBRICATION at the end of this manual PUMP SEAL There are two shaft seals in the pump The lower seal prevents liquid from entering the intermediate...

Page 10: ...el Voltage Phase 460 3 575 3 S6B Approximate Weight Lbs kg Oil Capacity Ounces Liters Seal Cavity Filling Position H orizontal V ertical Pump 50 Ft Cable Seal Cavity Motor Cavity 865 392 80 36 176 5 2 576 17 V Pump Dimensions For the approximate physical dimensions of your pump refer to the pump specification data sheet or contact your Gorman Rupp distributor or the Gorman Rupp Company Lifting Pum...

Page 11: ...volves a lot of debris protect the pump from excessive wear and clogging by sus pending it in a perforated barrel or culvert pipe If the bottom is heavily sludge covered rest the pump on support blocks or suspend it from a raft or similar device near the surface of the liquid See Figure B 1 for typical pump installations All liquid entering the pump must pass through a strainer screen Any spherica...

Page 12: ...t be sub merged Refer to the control box manual for enclo sure dimensions and parts Secure the control vertically on a level surface above flood level The box should be easily acces sible to the operator and located close enough to the pump to avoid excessive voltage drop due to cable length see Pump Power Cable Connec tion After the box is installed make certain the front cover latches properly F...

Page 13: ...n on cable clamps and cable Grounding Methods Electrically ground the installation before connect ing the field wiring to the control box Install a grounding terminal to the enclosure and connect it to a properly embedded electrode The material used for the electrode must be an ex cellent conductor of electricity such as copper If iron or steel is used it must be galvanized or other wise metal pla...

Page 14: ...osition and locked out or that the power supply to the control box has been otherwise cut off and locked out before connecting power or accessory cables The pump is provided with a 50 ft 15 2 m power cable see Table B 4 for standard power cable specifications If a longer cable is required an op tional cable assembly must be ordered from the factory Splicing of the power cable is not recom mended b...

Page 15: ...ation through an approved control box Ground and wire the control box in accordance with the instructions accompanying it NOTE For reference internal motor wiring connections are shown in Maintenance and Repair Section E Liquid Level Devices The standard pump is not furnished with a means to automatically regulate liquid level However the pump may be controlled to perform filling or dewa tering fu...

Page 16: ...L BOX LIQUID LEVEL RANGE OFF DEWATERING ON FILLING Figure B 4 Liquid Level Devices The internal wiring of the sensing devices are different for filling and dewatering func tions Be sure to follow the instructions in cluded with the option before making wir ing connections WIRING DIAGRAMS Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram in the liter ature accompanying the control box when making electrical ...

Page 17: ...l automatic liquid level sensing device in which case those circuits are also contained within the control box The pump motor and control box are not designed to be explosion proof Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Any control box used to operate the pump must be approved by the Gor man Rupp Company for the application Improper location of a non explosion proof control box could result in ...

Page 18: ...e pump immediately 2 Ventilate the area 3 Allow the pump to completely cool 4 Check the temperature before ser vicing 5 Vent the pump slowly and cau tiously 6 Refer to instructions in this manual before restarting the pump It is recommended that the pressure relief valve as sembly be replaced at each overhaul or any time the pump motor overheats and activates the valve Never replace this valve wit...

Page 19: ... the integral thermal over load device will shut off the motor if the temperature rises above design limits When the pump cools and the tempera ture falls below these limits the motor will restart automatically To avoid the hazards of an unexpected motor start up do not attempt to handle or service the pump unless all power to the motor has been shut off and locked out at the control box otherwise...

Page 20: ...k the oil level s as indicated in the following LUBRICATION section COLD WEATHER PRESERVATION Do not attempt to thaw the pump by us ing a torch or other source of flame This could damage gaskets O rings or heat the oil in the seal housing above critical temperatures causing the pump to rup ture or explode The pump will not freeze as long as the casing is submerged in liquid If the casing is not su...

Page 21: ...dding Oil Refer to Table B 2 in INSTALLATION for oil ca pacities and positions for filling the seal cavity in your pump Motor cavities requiring lubrication should always be positioned vertically for filling The grade of lubricant used is critical to the opera tion of this pump Use premium quality submers ible pump oil as specified in the following table Oil must be stored in a clean tightly close...

Page 22: ... 26 000 volts min Acceptable alternate suppliers Gulf Oil Company Gulf Harmony HVI AW 26 Texas Oil Company Rando HD 32 or HD AZ 32 Sun Oil Company Sunvis 816 or 916 BP Also Boron Energol HLP 32 Shell Oil Company Tellus 32 Tellus T 23 or T32 Viscosity 210 F 99 C 40 to 50 Recommended supplier Gulf Oil Company Gulf Harmony 32 AW ARCO Duro 32 Exxon Also Esso Nuto H 32 Petro Canada Harmony HVI 22 ...

Page 23: ...nsing device s Float type sensing device s tangled or obstructed Check installation for free movement of float Defective liquid level sensing de vice s or control panel Repair or replace defective unit s OVERLOAD UNIT TRIPS Low or high voltage or excessive voltage drop between pump and control box Measure voltage at control box Check that wiring is correct type size and length see Field Wiring Con...

Page 24: ...p or tank Stop pump until liquid level rises Worn impeller vanes excessive im peller clearance Check impeller and clearance see PUMP END REASSEMBLY in Maintenance and Repair Section E Pump running backwards Check direction of rotation If incor rect interchange any two motor leads at the control box see Pump Rotation Section C PUMP RUNS WITH EXCES SIVE NOISE OR VIBRATION Pumping entrained air Check...

Page 25: ... under each condition must be the same b If voltage is balanced when the pump is off but is imbalanced when the pump is running thoroughly check the power source all inter connecting cables and the pump motor to isolate the defect c Use an Amprobe or equivalent instrument to measure the current draw amperage of each phase while the pump is running under full load and with no load In each condition...

Page 26: ...ble and motor windings If resistance reads infinity 1 insulation is good If resistance reads between infinity 1 and 1 megohm insulation is acceptable but should be rechecked regularly If resistance reads less than 1 megohm insulation should be checked more closely and frequently c If readings indicate that a ground exists test the stator and motor power cable separately Replace as required ...

Page 27: ...water at sea level with minimum suction lift Since pump installations are seldom identical your performance may be dif ferent due to such factors as viscosity specific gravity elevation temperature and impeller trim 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 formance or part numbers Pump speed and operat...

Page 28: ...S SERIES PUMPS OM 06257 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PAGE E 2 SECTION DRAWING PARTSPAGE Figure E 1 S6B1 E95 460 3 And S6B1 E95 575 3 Pump Assemblies ...

Page 29: ...SG CABLE ASSY 47367 060 1 35 STUD C0607 15991 6 36 DEFORM LOCKNUT DD06 15991 6 37 NAME PLATE 2613CY 17020 1 38 DRIVE SCREW BM 04 03 17000 6 39 LOWER BALL BEARING 23431 461 1 40 BEARING CAP 10085 10010 1 41 BEARING CAP GSKT 10085G 20000 1 42 MOTOR HOUSING GSKT 10038G 20000 1 43 HEX HD CAPSCREW B0608 15991 4 44 LOCKWASHER J06 15991 4 45 STUD 10443 17000 6 46 HEX NUT D10 17000 6 47 LOCKWASHER J10 170...

Page 30: ...S SERIES PUMPS OM 06257 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PAGE E 4 SECTION DRAWING Figure E 2 Terminal Housing And Cable Assembly ...

Page 31: ...7214 058 1 7 TERMINAL WASHER 10659A 15991 1 8 GLAND BUSHING 10758D 19100 1 9 INFORMATION PLATE 38816 047 17990 1 10 DRIVE SCREW BM 04 03 17000 4 11 CABLE GRIP 11227E 1 12 TERMINAL GLAND 10660 13040 1 13 POWER CABLE 10325 1 14 HEX NUT D08 17000 2 15 STUD C0808 17000 2 16 TERMINAL HOUSING 10088A 13040 1 17 TERMINAL S1550 1 18 AL HD SETSCREW GA0501 1 2 14990 3 19 TERMINAL PLT ASSY 11163 24010 1 20 DY...

Page 32: ...nect a flexible discharge hose before removing the pump If rigid discharge piping is used disconnect the piping before attempting to move the pump Do not attempt to lift the pump by the motor power cable or the piping Attach proper lifting equipment to the lifting device fitted to the pump If chains or cable are wrapped around the pump to lift it make certain that they are posi tioned so as not to...

Page 33: ...ate motor overheating water or dirt contamination The presence of dirt or water could indicate a breakdown in the waterproof in tegrity of the motor cavity probably due to poor gaskets or seals Positioning Pump For Disassembly Figure E 1 It is recommended that the pump be positioned upside down during disassembly To hold the pump in the inverted position rest the pump se curely on blocks Be carefu...

Page 34: ...ft Remove and discard the diffuser gasket 49 Remove the diffuser O ring 8 if not previously re moved Place a clean cloth on a flat surface and place the diffuser on the cloth with the impeller side down Use a drift pin or screwdriver to press on al ternate sides of the stationary seat until the station ary seat and O rings are removed If no further disassembly is required proceed to the appropriat...

Page 35: ...s of dirt or gasket material Be careful not to scratch gasket surfaces Most cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable Use them only in a well ven tilated area free from excessive heat sparks and flame Read and follow all precautions printed on solvent contain ers Inspect the rotor shaft 23 for damaged threads scoring or nicks Remove nicks and burrs with a fine file or hand honing stone to restore ...

Page 36: ...eal bore for burrs or nicks that might prevent a good seal Remove them with a fine file or emery cloth to restore origi nal contours If the shaft is bent or damaged the complete rotor and shaft must be replaced as an assembly Apply a light coating of oil to the bore of the intermediate NOTE When pressing seal components onto the shaft use hand pressure only A push tube cut from a length of plastic...

Page 37: ...bore Remove the tissue and inspect the seal face to ensure that it is clean and dry If cleaning is necessary use clean tissue to wipe lightly in a cir cular pattern NOTE When pressing seal components onto the rotor shaft use hand pressure only A push tube cut from a length of plastic pipe will aid in installing seal components The I D of the push tube should be approximately the same as the I D of...

Page 38: ... tween the suction head and the face of the impeller Use a feeler gauge to measure this clearance If the clearance is not within the specific limits remove the suction head and add or remove adjusting shims 7 as required If necessary the spacers 6 may also be removed Turn the impeller and check for free rotation NOTE If the intermediate and rotor subassembly 17 and 23 were not removed from the mot...

Page 39: ... an upright position Remove the deform locknuts 36 securing the terminal housing assembly 34 to the motor housing as sembly 20 Figure E 2 Carefully raise the terminal housing 16 from the motor housing until the terminals 1 are accessi ble Loosen the allen head setscrews 21 and dis connect the motor leads from the terminal posts Separate the terminal housing and power cable assembly 13 from the mot...

Page 40: ... hardware 46 and 47 securing the intermediate 17 to the motor hous ing 20 Do not remove the hardware 43 and 44 around the rotor shaft at this time Hook a three leg sling in the intermediate flange holes and hoist the intermediate rotor and shaft 23 bearing cap 40 and both ball bearings 24 and 39 from the motor housing as an assembly If necessary tap around the parting surfaces with a soft faced ma...

Page 41: ... of the mo tor housing excessive heat is not required Use a soft faced mallet to rap alternate edges of the mo tor housing and walk the stator out Continue this process until the stator clears the motor hous ing Take care not to damage the stator end turns during removal from the motor hous ing After the stator has been removed wrap it in clean dry rags or other suitable material until reassembly ...

Page 42: ... a flat surface with the discharge end down Do not unwrap the stator 22 until the motor housing has been prepared for stator installation The stator must be kept clean and dry When han dling the stator do not set it on the end windings lay it on its side and block it from rolling Test the new stator as indicated in Electrical Test ing in TROUBLESHOOTING Section D to ensure that no damage has occur...

Page 43: ...and the container must be absolutely clean If the oil has been previously used it must be thor oughly filtered Heat the upper bearing 24 to a uniform tempera ture no higher than 250 F 120 C Slide the bear ing onto the shaft until it is fully seated against the shaft shoulder This should be done quickly in one continuous motion to prevent the bearing from cooling and sticking on the shaft Use cauti...

Page 44: ...he inter mediate flange holes carefully lower the intermedi ate over the shaft and lower bearing guiding the studs in the bearing cap through the holes in the intermediate as it is lowered into place Apply Never Seez or equivalent compound on the threads of the capscrews 43 Use two of the caps crews and lockwashers 44 to draw the intermedi ate and bearing cap together Remove the studs temporarily ...

Page 45: ...land bushing terminal washer 7 and terminal housing on the cable al lowing approximately 3 ft 0 9 m of cable to ex tend beyond the terminal housing Temporarily tape the green and yellow ground wires to the cable Sealing Terminal Housing Connections With Silicone Adhesive Figure E 2 Do not attempt to operate this pump un less the power cable leads are properly sealed in the terminal housing Mois tu...

Page 46: ...nsure a good seal Carefully heat each tube with a commercially avail able hot air gun capable of producing 750 F 399 C and shrink the tubes around the cable leads and terminal collars Use only Dow Corning 737 Silicone Adhe sive see the Parts List for the part number or potting compound for sealing terminal housing connections Use of unapproved sealing products will void the pump war ranty NOTE Do ...

Page 47: ...l not adhere properly to oil or grease coated surfaces Trim the potting mold so it is just long enough to cover the terminal collars Slide the potting mold up over the leads of the power cable and control cable Secure each cable lead as described in the pre vious section Slide the potting mold down over the terminal collars and onto the terminal plate Hang the cable in a vertical position with the...

Page 48: ...uts 14 Figure E 2 drawing the terminal gland 12 down into the ter minal bore Do not overtighten and damage the terminal gland or hardware NOTE A 12 in 3 05 mm gap is required between the ter minal gland cap flange and the terminal housing when tighten the nuts See FINAL ASSEMBLY and VACUUM TESTING followed by LUBRICATION FINAL ASSEMBLY Figure E 1 If the discharge flange 26 was removed from the mot...

Page 49: ... initial startup after the first two weeks of operation and every month thereafter Check the oil level only when the pump is cool If the oil level plug is removed when the pump is hot pressure in the seal cavity can cause hot oil to be ejected as the plug is removed To check the seal cavity oil lay the pump on its side and remove the seal cavity plug 13 in the interme diate Tip the pump and drain ...

Page 50: ...0 Recommended supplier Gulf Oil Company Gulf Harmony 32 AW ARCO Duro 32 Exxon Also Esso Nuto H 32 Petro Canada Harmony HVI 22 Motor Housing Cavity With the pump in an upright position remove the pipe cap 27 on the top of the pump and the oil lev el plug 21 in the side of the pump See Table E 2 and add the recommended grade of lubricant Table E 3 to the motor cavity until the oil begins to drain fr...

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