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GUSHER PUMPS, INC.
115 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097
PHONE: 859-824-3100
FAX: 859-824-7428
www.gusher.com
MAINTENANCE • INSTALLATION • OPERATIONS
Page 1: ...ction manual instruction manual MSC4 AND MSC5 MSC4 19A SERIES GUSHER PUMPS INC 115 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE WILLIAMSTOWN KY 41097 PHONE 859 824 3100 FAX 859 824 7428 www gusher com MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION OPERATIONS ...
Page 2: ...MATION 4 RECEIVING INSPECTION 4 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 5 VERTICAL MULTI STAGE VERSATILITY 6 MSC4 19A DRAWING 7 MSC4 STANDARD MODELS DRAWING 8 MSC5 STANDARD MODELS 6 STAGES AND ABOVE DRAWING 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 11 FOR ASSEMBLY REVERSE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE 11 ...
Page 3: ...ng to make connection with a pump Use only fasteners of proper size and mate rial Ensure there are no missing fasteners Beware of corroded or loose fasteners OPERATION Do not operate below minimum rated or with suction discharge valves closed Do not open vent or drain valves or remove plugs while the system is pressurized MAINTENANCE SAFETY Always lockout power Ensure pump is isolated from the sys...
Page 4: ... Pumps Inc will replace or repair within one year of shipment from our plant any pump in our judgment that has failed due to defects in materials or workmanship provided the pump has been properly installed and maintained and has not been subject to abuse These pumps must return to Gusher Pumps Inc with complete history of service for inspection and warranty consideration Gusher Pumps Inc does not...
Page 5: ... start pump without proper prime liquid in pump casing WARNING Personal injury will result if procedures outlined in this manual are not followed NEVER operate pump below recommended minimum or when dry ALWAYS lock out power to the motor before performing pump maintenance NEVER operate pump without safety devic es installed NEVER operate pump with discharge valve closed NEVER operate pump with suc...
Page 6: ... We also recommend that you check the model number horsepower current characteristics and ft head of pump received to ensure that you have received the pump you ordered for your operating conditions If you should some discrepancy report it to Gusher at once If your pump is not going to be installed within six months several precautions must be tak en 1 Preservative treatment of bearings and ma chi...
Page 7: ...n clean liquid with SG of 1 the pump requires very little attention Before shipment all Gusher pumps have been tested and greased at the plant therefore lubri cation is not necessary for approximately six to eight months Remember when lubricating ball bearings that too much grease will cause bear ings to run hot so grease bearings sparingly when it is necessary We recommend the use of Chevron SRI ...
Page 8: ... 3 4 NPT and 1 1 4 NPT Discharge MODEL MSC4 MODEL MSC5 Listed below are some of the options available and due to the various pumps and pump applications this manual may not apply to your pump If you have any questions please consult the factory 859 824 5001 or FAX 859 824 3011 OPTIONS Offers Dual Discharges One for low Volume and High Pressure One for High Volume and Low Pressure Both driven by on...
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Page 12: ...all Foot valve is too small Foot valve or suction opening not sub merged deep enough Vibration Bent shaft Pipe strain Impeller clogged Coupling alignment off Not enough pressure Speed too low Air in water Mechanical defects Wear ring is worn Impeller damaged Impeller diameter too small Pump works for a while then loses suction Leaky suction line Water seal plugged Impeller clogged Air or gasses in...
Page 13: ...mark impeller housings for position and the order that they are in also remember to mark the impellers as far as order until you get to the impeller 8 When you get to the last impeller extreme care should be taken in removing the last impeller because the mechanical seal is directly behind this impeller FOR ASSEMBLY REVERSE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE In order to insure proper reassembly of your pump be s...
Page 14: ...displacement pumps gear pumps and other specialized pump equipment while upholding its reputation as a leader in the custom engineering of pumps for the most challenging applications RC 0 20 www Gusher com GUSHER PUMPS LOCATIONS Williamstown Headquarters 115 Industrial Road Williamstown KY 41097 Phone 859 824 5001 Fax 859 824 3011 Email Info Gusher com Dry Ridge Manufacturing 22 Ruthman Drive Dry ...
