GUSHER PUMPS Vortex Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS 3
SAFETY TIPS 3
FOREWARD 4
WARRANTY 4
RECEIVING & INSPECTION 4
INSTALLATION 5
PRIMING 5
ROTATION 5
START-UP 5
MAINTENANCE 5
LUBRICATION 5
MECHANICAL SEAL 6
MAINTENANCE HISTORY 6
DRAWING 7

PRECAUTIONS
•NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE IMPELLER. IT
MAY EXPLODE DUE TO TRAPPED LIQUID.
•NEVER USE HEAT TO DISASSEMBLE PUMP.
EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR DUE TO TRAPPED
LIQUID.
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP WITHOUT COUPLING
GUARD CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP BEYOND THE RATED
CONDITIONS TO WHICH THE PUMP WAS SOLD.
•NEVER START PUMP WITHOUT PROPER PRIME
(SUFFICIENT LIQUID IN PUMP CASING).
!WARNING!
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF
PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS
MANUAL ARE NOT FOLLOWED
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP BELOW
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FLOW OR WHEN
DRY.
•ALWAYS LOCK OUT POWER TO THE MOTOR
BEFORE PERFORMING PUMP MAINTENANCE.
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP WITHOUT SAFETY
DEVICES INSTALLED.
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP WITH DISCHARGE
VALVE CLOSED.
•NEVER OPERATE PUMP WITH SUCTION VALVE
CLOSED.
•DO NOT CHANGE CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
WITHOUT APPROVAL OF AN AUTHORIZED
GUSHER REPRESENTATIVE.
PUMP SAFETY TIPS
SAFETY APPAREL
•INSULATED WORK GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
HOT BEARINGS OR USING BEARING HEATER.
•HEAVY WORK GLOVES WHEN HANDLING PARTS
THAT HAVE SHARP EDGES, ESPECIALLY
IMPELLERS.
•SAFETY GLASSES (WITH SIDE SHEILDS) TO
PROTECT EYES, ESPECIALLY IN MACHINE SHOP
AREAS.
•STEEL-TOED SHOES TO PROTECT FEET WHEN
HANDLING PARTS, HEAVY TOOLS, ETC.
•ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PROTECT
AGAINST HAZARDOUS/TOXIC FLUIDS.
COUPLING GUARDS
•NEVER OPERATE A PUMP WITHOUT COUPLING
GUARDS PROPERLY INSTALLED.
FLANGED CONNECTIONS
•NEVER FORCE PIPING TO MAKE CONNECTION
WITH A PUMP.
•USE ONLY FASTENERS OF PROPER SIZE AND
MATERIAL.
•ENSURE THERE ARE NO MISSING FASTENERS.
•BEWARE OF CORRODED OR LOOSE FASTENERS.
OPERATION
•DO NOT OPERATE BELOW MINIMUM RATED
FLOW, 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
SYSTEM AND PRESSURE IS RELIVED BEFORE
DISASSEMBLING PUMP, REMOVING PLUGS, OR
DISCONNECTING PIPING.
•USE PROPER LIFTING AND SUPPORTING
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY.
•OBSERVE PROPER DECONTAMINATION
PROCEDURES.
•KNOW AND FOLLOW COMPANY SAFETY
REGULATIONS.
•NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE IMPELLER.

FOREWARD
THE DESIGN, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND MATERIALS USED IN GUSHER PUMPS PROVIDES FOR
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND LONG, TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE. AS WITH ANY MECHANICAL
DEVICE, PROPER USE AND PERIODIC MAINENANCE WILL ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE AND
LIFE OF YOUR PUMP. THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED AS A GUIDELINE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE
INSTALLING AND OPERATING ANY PUMP.
GUSHER PUMPS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PHYSICAL INJURY, DAMAGE OR DELAYS
CAUSED BY A FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
WARRANTY
GUSHER PUMPS INC. WILL REPLACE OR REAIR, WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SHIPMENT FROM OUR
PLANT, ANY PUMP IN OUR JUDGEMENT 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 ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM OUR
PLANT. FURTHERMORE, WE DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PRODUCTION.
WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WHEN GENUINE GUSHER PARTS ARE USED.
SUPERVISION BY AN AUTHORIZED GUSHER REPRESENTATIVE IS RECOMEMENDED TO ENSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION. ADDITIONAL MANUALS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING YOUR
LOCAL GUSHER REPRESENTATIVE OR BY CALLING 859-824-5001.
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
THE UTMOST CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THE
FACTORY TO PRODUCE THE PUMP. HOWEVER,
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR
CONTROL, YOU MUST INSPECT THE PUMP UPON
RECEIPT AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE START-UP.
1. CHECK FOR CRACKED OR DAMAGED PARTS.
IF UPON RECEIPT, YOU FIND THE PUMP
DAMAGED, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE
DELIVERING CARRIER.
2. REVIEW THE MOTOR TAG. VERIFY THE
HORSEPOWER, VOLTAGE, AND R.P.M. VERSES
YOUR ORDER.
3. REVIEW THE PUMP NAME TAG VERSES
YOUR ORDER TO ENSURE EVERYTHING
MATCHES.
A. MODEL NUMBER
B. HEAD IN FEET (FT. HD.)
C. GALLONS PER MINUTE (G.P.M.)
D. CONSTRUCTION:
1. ALL IRON.
2. ALL IRON WITH STAINLESS STEEL
SHAFT AND IMPELLER.
3. ALL STAINLESS STEEL.
4. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PORTS SHOULD
BE COVERED. IF THEY ARE NOT, REVIEW
THEM TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO
OBSTRUCTION.
5. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT APPEARS TO
BE INCORRECT, CALL THE FACTORY
IMMEDIATELY.

INSTALLATION
AFTER CAREFUL PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, YOU MAY
PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP INTO YOUR
SYSTEM.
1. LOWER THE PUMP INTO SYSTEM.
2. MAKE SURE THE MOTOR BASE AND CASING IS SETTING
FIRMLY ON THE SUPPORT. (IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE
METAL SHIMS TO LEVEL.)
3. SECURE THE MOTOR BASE AND CASING BY USING HOLD-
DOWN SCREWS. AGAIN, CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO
ENSURE THE MOTOR AND PUMP ARE LEVEL AND SETTING
FIRMLY ON THE SUPPORT.
4. MAKING PIPE CONNECTIONS:
A. EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO SUPPORT
ALL PIPING WITHOUT CAUSING ANY STRAIN ON
THE PUMP.
B. INSTALL PIPE HANGER ON THE PIPE SO THAT ALL
PIPING WEIGHT IS SUPPORTED BY THE HANGER
AND NOT BY THE PUMP OR THE CASING.
C. BOLT HOLES MUST LINE-UP WITHOUT PRYING TO
INSERT BOLTS.
D. WHEN TIGHTENING FLANGE BOLTS, PIPE
FLANGES MUST NOT BE FORCED TOGETHER.
E. CHECK VALVE SHOULD BE PLACED IN
DISCHARGE LINE BETWEEN GATE VALVE AND
PUMP DISCHARGE PIPE TO PREVENT LIQUID
FROM RUNNING BACK THROUGH THE PUMP AND
CAUSING REVERSE ROTATION. THIS IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IN APPLICATIONS WITH
INTERMITTENT DUTY WHERE THE PUMP MAY BE
ROTATING BACKWARDS WHEN SERVICE IS
RESUMED. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
PUMP AND THE DRIVE MOTOR.
F. PRESSURE GAUGE SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE
PUMP DISCHARGE, AS ALL PERFORMANCE DATA
IS TAKEN AT PUMP DISCHARGE.
MAINTENANCE
1. LUBRICATION: ALL PUMPS ARE LUBRICATED AT THE
FACTORY AND SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
LUBRICATION AT START-UP. A WELL PLANNED
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAN ONLY BE DEVISED AFTER
CAREFUL OBSERVATION OF THE PUMP FOR THE FIRST SIX
MONTHS OF OPERATION AND THE LUBRICATION THAT
HAS BEEN REQUIRED. EACH PUMP INSTALLATION IS
UNIQUE AND REQUIRES A DIFFERENT LUBRICATION
SCHEDULE COMPATIBLE WITH THAT SPECIFIC
OPERATION.
TO LUBRICATE:
DO NOT LUBRICATE WHILE SHAFT IS IN MOTION.
A. REVIEW THE MOTOR NAME PLATE FOR TYPE OF
LUBRICANT TO USE. IF THIS DATA IS NOT ON THE
MOTOR NAME PLATE, CONSULT WITH THE
MOTOR PRODUCER TO OBTAIN THIS
INFORMATION.
B. LOCATE ZERK FITTINGS ON THE MOTOR. IF NO
ZERK FITTINGS ARE FOUND, THE BEARINGS ARE
SEALED FOR LIFE AND REQUIRE NO LUBRICANT.
ROTATION FROM
MOTOR END
5. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO CONFORM WITH
STATE AND LOCAL CODES. MOTORS ARE SUPPLIED WITH
A WIRING DIAGRAM. FOLLOWING THE WIRING DIAGRAM
FOR YOUR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.
6. FILL PUMP AND SYSTEM WITH LIQUID. CHECK FOR ANY
LEAKS.
PRIMING
NO CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WILL OPERATE SATISFACTORILY
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY PRIMED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
PRIME PUMP WHEN OPERATING AND DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE THE PUMP WITHOUT BEING
COMPLETELY PRIMED. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
METHODS OF PRIMING ARE FLOODED SUCTION, FOOT VALVE
IN SUCTION LINE, EJECTOR (STEAM, WATER OR AIR OPERATED)
AND VACUUM PUMP.
WITH FLOODED SUCTION, REMOVE THE AIR VENT IN TOP OF
PUMP CASING TO RELEASE ENTRAINED AIR.
WITH FOOT VALVE THE PUMP AND SUCTION PIPE MUST BE
FILLED WITH THE LIQUID BEING PUMPED. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO FILL THE DISCHARGE PIPE SEVERAL FEET
ABOVE THE PUMP DISCHARGE, LEAVE VENT OPEN WHILE
FILLING PIPE AND PUMP. THE PUMP WILL REMAIN PRIMED
UNLESS THE FOOT VALVE LEAKS OR IF THE LIQUID IS
CONTAMINATED AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOOT VALVE TO
CLOSE TIGHT.
BUMP START THE MOTOR TO VERIFY CORRECT ROTATION.
UPON INITIAL START-UP, PUMPS MAY SEEM TO RUN TIGHT
AND HOT. THIS IS CAUSED BY BREAKING-IN OF OIL SEALS AND
BALL BEARINGS. PUMP WILL OPERATE NORMALLY AFTER
APPROXIMATELY 150 HOURS OF SERVICE. REVIEW THE MOTOR
TAG FOR MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE LIMITS.
START-UP
CHECK PUMP FOR VIBRATION LEVELS, BEARING
TEMPERATURE, AND EXCESSIVE NOISE. IF NORMAL LEVELS
ARE EXCEEDED, SHUT DOWN AND INVESTIGATE.

MAINTENANCE HISTORY
SERIAL NO. BOM CODE:
MODEL NO. IMP. DIA.
OPERATING COND. GPM @ FT. HEAD
HP SPEED/RPM
START-UP DATE AMPS AT START-UP
PRESSURE AT START-UP
GREASE LUBRICATION
DATE GREASED DATE GREASED
TYPE OF GREASE USED:
NOTES:
MECHANICAL SEAL
THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE
MECHANICAL SEAL, OTHER THAN THE
SEALING QUALITIES, IS THE FACT THAT
ONCE IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED
THERE IS LITTLE OR NO MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
REASONS FOR SEAL FAILURE ARE:
•IMPROPER INSTALLATION
•SHAFT MISALIGNMENT AND SHAFT WHIP
•WRONG SELECTION FOR LIQUID PUMPED
•DIRT OR GRIT BETWEEN FACES
•SEAL GLAND TIGHTENED UNEVENLY SO
STATIONARY SEAT IS NOT
PERPENDICULAR TO SHAFT
•OPERATION WITHOUT LIQUID
THE LIFE OF A MECHANICAL SEAL DEPENDS
ON VARIOUS FACTORS SUCH AS
CLEANLINESS AND LUBRICATING
PROPERTIES OF LIQUID BEING PUMPED. DUE
TO THE DIVERSITY OF OPERATING
CONDITIONS IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GIVE
DEFINITE INDICATIONS TO ITS LIFE.

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MOTOR
STEM SHAFT SLEEVE GASKET SHAFT SLEEVE SEAL GLAND SEAL GLAND GASKET
MECHANICAL SEAL
STEM PLATE
HOUSING GASKET KEY
IMPELLER
WASHER
RETAINING BOLT
IMPELLER HOUSING
DUE TO THE NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF POSSIBLE NUMBERS, NO PART NUMBERS
ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CHART. FOR YOUR PARTICULAR APPLICATION,
PROVIDE THE FACTORY WITH THE SERIAL
NUMBER. A BILL OF MATERIAL CAN THEN
BE PROVIDED TO YOU.

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