GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS 80 Series Application guide

OM-03939-01
June 8, 1993
Rev. D - 08/14/19
GORMAN‐RUPP PUMPS
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1993 Gorman‐Rupp Pumps Printed in U.S.A.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LIST
80 SERIES PUMPS
MODELS
84A2-(SAE 4/8)
84A2-(SAE 4/10)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i
INTRODUCTION PAGE I - 1...................................................
SAFETY - SECTION A PAGE A - 1............................................
INSTALLATION - SECTION B PAGE B - 1.....................................
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION PAGE B - 1...............................................
POSITIONING PUMP PAGE B - 1..........................................................
Lifting PAGE B - 1....................................................................
Alignment PAGE B - 1................................................................
Mounting PAGE B - 1................................................................
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING PAGE B - 2............................................
Materials PAGE B - 2.................................................................
Line Configuration PAGE B - 2.........................................................
Connections to Pump PAGE B - 2.....................................................
Gauges PAGE B - 2..................................................................
SUCTION LINES PAGE B - 2..............................................................
Fittings PAGE B - 2..................................................................
Strainers PAGE B - 2.................................................................
Sealing PAGE B - 3..................................................................
Suction Lines In Sumps PAGE 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.............................................................
OPERATION - SECTION C PAGE C - 1.......................................
PRIMING PAGE C - 1....................................................................
STARTING PAGE C - 1...................................................................
OPERATION PAGE C - 1.................................................................
Lines With a Bypass PAGE C - 1.......................................................
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 - 2.....................................................
STOPPING PAGE C - 2...................................................................
Cold Weather Preservation PAGE C - 3.................................................
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK PAGE C - 3.............................................
TROUBLESHOOTING - SECTION D PAGE D - 1...............................
PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION E PAGE E - 1.................
PARTS LISTS:
Pump End Assemblies PAGE E - 3.....................................................
SAE 4/8 Drive Assembly PAGE E - 5...................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
ii
SAE 4/10 Drive Assembly PAGE E - 7..................................................
PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY PAGE E - 8............................
Suction Check Valve Removal PAGE E - 8..............................................
Pump Casing And Wear Plate Removal PAGE E - 8......................................
Impeller Removal PAGE E - 9.........................................................
Seal Removal and Disassembly PAGE E - 9.............................................
Separating Intermediate And Drive Assembly From Engine (SAE 4/8 Model) PAGE E - 9.....
Separating Intermediate/Drive Assembly From Engine (SAE 4/10 Model) PAGE E - 9........
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly PAGE E - 10...............................
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation PAGE E - 11..............................
Securing Intermediate And Drive Assembly To Engine (SAE 4/8 Model) PAGE E - 12.........
Securing Intermediate And Drive Assembly To Engine (SAE 4/10 Model) PAGE E - 12........
Seal Reassembly and Installation PAGE E - 13..........................................
Impeller Installation And Adjustment PAGE E - 15........................................
Pump Casing and Wear Plate Installation PAGE E - 15...................................
Suction Check Valve Installation PAGE E - 15...........................................
Final Pump Assembly PAGE E - 16....................................................
LUBRICATION PAGE E - 16...............................................................
Seal Assembly PAGE E - 16...........................................................
Bearings PAGE E - 16................................................................
Engine PAGE E - 17..................................................................

80 SERIES OM-03939
PAGE I - 1INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing a Gorman‐Rupp pump.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to safely
install and operate your pump. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or damage to the
pump.
Because pump installations are seldom identical,
this manual cannot possibly provide detailed in
structions and precautions for every aspect of
each specific application. Therefore, it is the re
sponsibility of the owner/installer of the pump to
ensure that applications not addressed in this
manual are performed only after establishing that
neither operator safety nor pump 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:
The Gorman‐Rupp Company
P.O. Box 1217
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217
Phone: [phone]
or:
Gorman‐Rupp of Canada Limited
70 Burwell Road
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7
Phone: [phone]
For information or technical assistance on the
power source, contact the power source manufac
turer's local dealer or representative.
HAZARD AND INSTRUCTION
DEFINITIONS
The following are used to alert maintenance per
sonnel to procedures which require special atten
tion, to those which could damage equipment, and
to those which could be dangerous to personnel:
Immediate hazards which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death. These
instructions describe the procedure re
quired and the injury which will result
from failure to follow the procedure.
Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury
or death. These instructions describe
the procedure required and the injury
which could result from failure to follow
the procedure.
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury or product
or property damage. These instructions
describe the requirements and the possi
ble damage which could result from failure
to follow the procedure.
NOTE
Instructions to aid in installation, operation, and
maintenance or which clarify a procedure.

80 SERIES OM-03939
PAGE A - 1SAFETY
SAFETY - SECTION A
This information applies to 80 Series en
gine driven pumps. Refer to the manual
accompanying the engine before at
tempting to begin operation.
Because pump installations are seldom
identical, this manual cannot possibly
provide detailed instructions and pre
cautions for each specific application.
Therefore, it is the owner/installer's re
sponsibility to ensure that applications
not addressed in this manual are per
formed only after establishing that nei
ther operator safety nor pump integrity
are compromised by the installation.
Before attempting to open or service the
pump:
1. Familiarize yourself with this man
ual.
2. Switch off the engine ignition and
disconnect the positive battery
cable 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 designed to handle most
non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids
containing specified entrained solids.
Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro
sive, or flammable materials, or any liq
uids which may damage the pump or en
danger personnel as a result of pump
failure.
Death or serious personal injury and
damage to the pump or components
can occur if proper lifting procedures
are not observed. Make certain that
hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
good working condition and of suffi
cient capacity and that they are posi
tioned so that loads will be balanced
and the pump or components will not be
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
charge hoses and piping must be re
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
After the pump has been positioned,
make certain that the pump and all pip
ing or hose connections are tight, prop
erly supported and secure before oper
ation.
Do not operate the pump against a
closed discharge valve for long periods
of time. If operated against a closed dis
charge valve, pump components will
deteriorate, and the liquid could come
to a boil, build pressure, and cause the
pump casing to rupture or explode.
Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,
pipe plugs, or fittings from an over

80 SERIESOM-06752
PAGE A - 2 SAFETY
heated pump. Vapor pressure within the
pump can cause parts being disen
gaged to be ejected with great force. Al
low the pump to completely cool before
servicing.
Do not operate an internal combustion
engine in an explosive atmosphere.
When operating internal combustion
engines in an enclosed area, 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.
Never tamper with the governor to gain
more power. The governor establishes
safe operating limits that should not be
exceeded. The maximum continuous
operating speed for this pump is 2100
RPM.
Pumps and related equipment must be in
stalled and operated according to all na
tional, local and industry standards.
Allow an over‐heated pump to com
pletely cool before servicing. Do not re
move plates, covers, gauges, or fittings
from an over‐heated pump. Liquid with
in the pump can reach boiling tempera
tures, and vapor pressure within the
pump can cause parts being disen
gaged to be ejected with great force. Af
ter the pump completely cools, drain the
liquid from the pump by removing the
casing drain plug. Use caution when re
moving the plug to prevent injury to per
sonnel from hot liquid.
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 correct type of fuel.

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PAGE B - 1INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this
section offers only general recommendations and
practices required to inspect, position, and ar
range the pump and piping.
Most of the information pertains to a standard
static lift application where the pump is posi
tioned above the free level of liquid to be pumped.
If installed in a flooded suction application where
the liquid is supplied to the pump under pressure,
some of the information such as mounting, line
configuration, and priming must be tailored to the
specific application. Since the pressure supplied
to the pump is critical to performance and safety,
be sure to limit the incoming pressure to 50% of
the maximum permissible operating pressure.
Since this pump is fitted with a Gorman‐Rupp dou
ble grease lubricated seal, the maximum incoming
pressure must be reduced to 10 p.s.i.
For further assistance, contact your Gorman‐Rupp
distributor or the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION
The pump assembly was inspected and tested be
fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,
inspect the pump for damage which may have oc
curred during shipment. Check as follows:
a. Inspect the pump for cracks, dents, damaged
threads, and other obvious damage.
b. Check for and tighten loose attaching hard
ware. Since gaskets tend to shrink after dry
ing, check for loose hardware at mating sur
faces.
c. Carefully read all warnings and cautions con
tained in this manual or affixed to the pump,
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 has been stored for more than 12
months, some of the components or lubri
cants may have exceeded their maximum
shelf life. These must be inspected or re
placed to ensure maximum pump service.
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.
POSITIONING PUMP
Death or serious personal injury and
damage to the pump or components
can occur if proper lifting procedures
are not observed. Make certain that
hoists, chains, slings or cables are in
good working condition and of suffi
cient capacity and that they are posi
tioned so that loads will be balanced
and the pump or components will not be
damaged when lifting. Suction and dis
charge hoses and piping must be re
moved from the pump before lifting. Lift
the pump or component only as high as
necessary and keep personnel away
from suspended objects.
Lifting
Pump unit weights will vary depending on the
mounting and drive provided. Check the shipping
tag on the unit packaging for the actual weight, and
use lifting equipment with appropriate capacity.
Drain the pump and remove all customer‐installed
equipment such as suction and discharge hoses
or piping before attempting to lift existing, installed
units.
Alignment
The alignment of the pump end and engine are crit
ical for trouble‐free performance. During initial in

OM-03939 80 SERIES
PAGE B - 2 INSTALLATION
stallation or repair of the pump end, refer to Secur
ing Intermediate And Drive Assembly To Engine
in MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, Section E for
details.
Mounting
Locate the pump in an accessible place as close as
practical to the liquid being pumped. Level mount
ing is essential for proper operation.
The pump may have to be supported or shimmed
to provide for level operation or to eliminate vibra
tion.
If the pump has been mounted on a movable base,
make certain the base is stationary by setting the
brake and blocking the wheels before attempting
to operate the pump.
To ensure sufficient lubrication and fuel supply to
the engine, do not position the pump and engine
more than 15off horizontal for continuous opera
tion. The pump and engine may be positioned up
to 30off horizontal for intermittent operation
only; however, the engine manufacturer should be
consulted for continuous operation at angles
greater than 15.
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING
Pump performance is adversely effected by in
creased suction lift, discharge elevation, and fric
tion losses. Contact the factory to be sure your
overall application allows the pump to operate
within the safe operation range.
Materials
Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and
discharge lines; however, the materials must be
compatible with the liquid being pumped. If hose is
used in suction lines, it must be the rigid‐wall, rein
forced type to prevent collapse under suction. Us
ing piping couplings in suction lines is not recom
mended.
Line Configuration
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 the flange bolts and/or cou
plings.
Lines near the pump must be independently sup
ported to avoid strain on the pump which could
cause excessive vibration, decreased bearing life,
and increased shaft and seal wear. If hose‐type
lines are used, they should have adequate support
to secure them when filled with liquid and under
pressure.
Gauges
Most pumps are drilled and tapped for installing
discharge pressure and vacuum suction gauges. If
these gauges are desired for pumps that are not
tapped, drill and tap the suction and discharge
lines not less than 18 inches (457,2 mm) from the
suction and discharge ports and install the lines.
Installation closer to the pump may result in erratic
readings.
SUCTION LINES
To avoid air pockets which could affect pump prim
ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as
possible. When operation involves a suction lift, the
line must always slope upward to the pump from
the source of the liquid being pumped; if the line
slopes down to the pump at any point along the
suction run, air pockets will be created.
Fittings
Suction lines should be the same size as the pump
inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they
should be the eccentric type, and should be in
stalled with the flat part of the reducers uppermost
to avoid creating air pockets. Valves are not nor
mally used in suction lines, but if a valve is used,
install it with the stem horizontal to avoid air pock
ets.
Strainers
If a strainer is furnished with the pump, be certain
to use it; any spherical solids which pass through a

OM-0393980 SERIES
PAGE B - 3INSTALLATION
strainer furnished with the pump will also pass
through the pump itself.
If a strainer is not furnished with the pump, but is
installed by the pump user, make certain that the
total area of the openings in the strainer is at least
three or four times the cross section of the suction
line, and that the openings will not permit passage
of solids larger than the solids handling capability
of the pump.
This pump is designed to handle up to 1 1/8 inch
(28,6 mm) diameter spherical solids.
Sealing
Since even a slight leak will affect priming, head,
and capacity, especially when operating with a
high suction lift, all connections in the suction line
should be sealed with pipe dope to ensure an air
tight seal. Follow the sealant manufacturer's rec
ommendations when selecting and applying the
pipe dope. The pipe dope should be compatible
with the liquid being pumped.
Suction Lines In Sumps
If a single suction line is installed in a sump, it
should be positioned 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, install a baffle between the inflow and the
suction inlet at a distance 1 1/2 times the diameter
of the suction pipe. The baffle will allow entrained
air to escape from the liquid before it is drawn into
the suction inlet.
If two suction lines are installed in a single sump,
the flow paths may interact, reducing the efficiency
of one or both pumps. To avoid this, position the
suction inlets so that they are separated by a dis
tance equal to at least 3 times the diameter of the
suction pipe.
Suction Line Positioning
The depth of submergence of the suction line is
critical to efficient pump operation. Figure 1 shows
recommended minimum submergence vs. veloc
ity.
NOTE
The pipe submergence required may be reduced
by installing a standard pipe increaser fitting at the
end of the suction line. The larger opening size will
reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required
submergence using the following formula based