GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS VG Series Application guide

September 11, 2000

OM-02811-OB02ACE

THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY DMANSFIELD, OHIO

GORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED DST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Printed in U.S.A.

ECopyright by the Gorman-Rupp Company

INSTALLATION, OPERATION,

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WITH PARTS LIST

VG SERIES PUMP

MODEL

VG2D3---B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION PAGE I --- 1.................................................

WARNINGS --- SECTION A PAGE A --- 1.......................................

INSTALLATION --- SECTION B PAGE B --- 1....................................

Pump Dimensions PAGE B --- 1.....................................................

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION PAGE B --- 2............................................

POSITIONING PUMP PAGE B --- 2.......................................................

Lifting PAGE B --- 2.................................................................

Mounting PAGE B --- 2.............................................................

SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING PAGE B --- 2.........................................

Materials PAGE B --- 2..............................................................

Line Configuration PAGE B --- 3......................................................

Connections to Pump PAGE B --- 3..................................................

Gauges PAGE B --- 3...............................................................

SUCTION LINES PAGE B --- 3...........................................................

Fittings PAGE B --- 3...............................................................

Strainers PAGE B --- 3..............................................................

Sealing PAGE B --- 3...............................................................

Suction Lines In Sumps PAGE B --- 3.................................................

Suction Line Positioning PAGE B --- 4................................................

DISCHARGE LINES PAGE B --- 4........................................................

Siphoning PAGE B --- 4.............................................................

Valves PAGE B --- 4................................................................

ALIGNMENT PAGE B --- 5..............................................................

Coupled Drives PAGE B --- 5........................................................

V --- Belt Drives PAGE B --- 6.........................................................

OPERATION --- SECTION C PAGE C --- 1......................................

PRIMING PAGE C --- 1.................................................................

Hand Primers PAGE C --- 1..........................................................

Exhaust Primers PAGE C --- 1.......................................................

Auxiliary Ejectors PAGE C --- 2.......................................................

Vacuum Pumps PAGE C --- 2........................................................

STARTING PAGE C --- 2................................................................

Rotation PAGE C --- 2..............................................................

OPERATION PAGE C --- 2..............................................................

Leakage PAGE C --- 2..............................................................

Liquid Temperature And Overheating PAGE C --- 2.....................................

Strainer Check PAGE C --- 3.........................................................

Pump Vacuum Check PAGE C --- 3..................................................

STOPPING PAGE C --- 3................................................................

Cold Weather Preservation PAGE C --- 3..............................................

BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK PAGE C --- 3..........................................

TROUBLE SHOOTING --- SECTION D PAGE D --- 1..............................

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PAGE D --- 3...............................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(continued)

PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR --- SECTION E PAGE E --- 1................

STANDARD PERFORMANCE CURVE PAGE E --- 1........................................

PARTS LIST:

Pump Model VG2D3 --- B PAGE E --- 3.................................................

PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY PAGE E --- 4.........................

Impeller Removal PAGE E --- 4......................................................

Seal Removal PAGE E --- 4..........................................................

Shaft And Bearing Removal And Disassembly PAGE E --- 5.............................

Shaft And Bearing Reassembly And Installation PAGE E --- 6............................

Seal Reassembly and Installation PAGE E --- 7........................................

Impeller Installation PAGE E --- 8.....................................................

Final Pump Assembly PAGE E --- 8..................................................

LUBRICATION PAGE E --- 8.............................................................

Seal Assembly PAGE E --- 8.........................................................

Bearings PAGE E --- 8..............................................................

Power Source PAGE E --- 9.........................................................

VG SERIES OM--02811

PAGE I -- 1INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

manual is designed to help you achieve the best

performance and longest life from your Gorman-

Rupp pump.

This pump is a VG Series, enclosed impeller, cen-

trifugal model with straight-in suction without a

suction check valve. The pump is designed for

high pressure distribution of liquids containing

specified entrained solids. The basic material of

construction for wetted parts is gray iron. Be sure

the liquid being pumped is compatible with this

material.

If there are any questions regarding the pump or its application which are not covered in this manual or in

other literature accompanying this unit, please contact your Gorman-Rupp distributor, or write:

The Gorman-Rupp Company or Gorman-Rupp of Canada Limited

P.O. Box 1217 70 Burwell Road

Mansfield, Ohio 44901--1217 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7

Forinformationortechnicalassistanceonthepowersource,contactthepowersourcemanufacturer’slocal

dealer or representative.

The following are used to alert maintenance personnel to procedures which require special attention, 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.

HazardsorunsafepracticeswhichCOULD

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.

VG SERIES OM--02811

PAGE A -- 1SAFETY

SAFETY --- SECTION A

These warnings apply to the VG Series

basic pumps. Gorman-Rupp has no

control over or particular knowledge of

the power source which will be used.

Refer to the manual accompanying the

power source before attempting to be-

gin operation.

Beforeattemptingtoopenorservicethe

pump:

1. Familiarize yourself with this man-

ual.

2. Disconnect or lock out the power

sourcetoensurethatthepumpwill

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.

Thispumpisdesignedtohandleliquids

containing specified entrained solids.

Do not attempt to pump volatile, corro-

sive, or flammable materials which may

damage the pump or endanger person-

nel as a result of pump failure.

After the pump has been positioned,

make certain that the pump and all pip-

ing connections are tight, properly sup-

ported and secure before operation.

Do not operate the pump without the

guards in place over the rotating parts.

Exposed rotating parts can catch cloth-

ing, fingers, or tools, causing severe in-

jury to personnel.

Do not operate the pump against a

closed discharge valve for long periods

oftime.Ifoperatedagainstacloseddis-

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.

Use lifting and moving equipment in

good repair and with adequate capacity

to prevent injuries to personnel or dam-

age to equipment. Suction and dis-

charge hoses and piping must be re-

moved from the pump before lifting.

Do not remove plates, covers, gauges,

pipe plugs, or fittings from an over-

heatedpump. Vaporpressure withinthe

pump can cause parts being disen-

gaged to be ejected with great force. Al-

low the pump to completely cool before

servicing.

OM--02811VG SERIES

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-

tionedabovethefreelevelofliquidtobepumped.

If installedin 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 as

shown on the pump performance curve.

For furtherassistance,contact yourGorman-Rupp

distributor or the Gorman-Rupp Company.

Pump Dimensions

SeeFigure1fortheapproximatephysicaldimen-

sionsofthispump.

OUTLINE DRAWING

Figure 1. Pump Model VG2D3--B

OM--02811 VG SERIES

PAGE B -- 2 INSTALLATION

PREINSTALLATION INSPECTION

The pump assemblywasinspected and testedbe-

fore shipment from the factory. Before installation,

inspect the pump for damage which may haveoc-

curred during shipment. Check as follows:

a. Inspectthepumpforcracks,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. Note the di-

rection of rotation indicated on the pump.

Check that the pump shaft rotates counter-

clockwise when facing the pump suction.

Only operate this pump in the direction in-

dicated by the arrow on the pump body

and on the accompanying decal. Refer to

ROTATION in OPERATION,SectionC.

d. Check all lubricant levels and lubricate as ne-

cessary.RefertoLUBRICATIONintheMAIN-

TENANCE AND REPAIR section of this man-

ual and perform duties as instructed.

e.Ifthepumpandpowersourcehavebeen

stored for more than 12 months, some of the

components or lubricants may have ex-

ceeded their maximum shelf life. These must

be inspected or replaced to ensure maxi-

mum 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

Lifting

Useliftingequipmentwithacapacityofatleast540

pounds (245 kg). This pump weighs approxi-

mately 108 pounds (48,9 kg), not including the

weight of accessories and base. Customer in-

stalled equipment such as suction and discharge

piping must be removed before attempting to lift.

Thepumpassemblycanbeseriously

damagedifthecablesorchainsusedtolift

andmovetheunitareimproperlywrapped

around the pump.

Mounting

Locatethepumpinanaccessibleplaceascloseas

practical tothe 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.

SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING

Thesizeofthesystempipingisnot always deter-

mined by the nominal suction and discharge port

diameter. Factors such as suction lift, discharge

elevation, and friction losses for the complete sys-

tem must be considered to be sure your applica-

tion allows the pump tooperate within the safe op-

erating range shown on page E-1. In any case, the

suctionlineshouldneverbesmallerthanthepump

inlet.

Materials

Either pipe or hose maybe used for suction and

discharge lines; however, the materials must be

compatiblewiththeliquidbeingpumped.Ifhoseis

used in suction lines, it must be the rigid-wall, rein-

forced type toprevent collapse under suction. Us-

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PAGE B -- 3INSTALLATION

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-

tiallyincreasefrictionloss.Ifelbowsarenecessary,

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 pulla 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

linesareused, theyshouldhaveadequatesupport

to secure them when filled with liquid and under

pressure.

Gauges

Most pumps are drilled and tapped for installing

dischargepressureandvacuumsuctiongauges.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 tothe pump may result in erratic

readings.

SUCTION LINES

Toavoidairpocketswhichcouldaffectpumpprim-

ing, the suction line must be as short and direct as

possible.Whenoperationinvolvesasuctionlift,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

Suctionlines should be the same sizeas the pump

inlet. If reducers are used in suction lines, they

should be the eccentric type, and should be in-

stalled withthe flatpart ofthe 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

touseit;anysphericalsolidswhichpassthrougha

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.

Thispumpisdesignedtohandleupto3/8inch(9,5

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 to1 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 willcarry air downinto

the sump, and air entering the suction line will re-

duce pump efficiency.

If it is necessary to position inflow close to the suc-

tioninlet, installa bafflebetween the inflow and the

suction inlet at a distance 1 1/2 times the diameter

OM--02811 VG SERIES

PAGE B -- 4 INSTALLATION

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,

theflowpaths mayinteract,reducingtheefficiency

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 2 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 thesuction line. The larger opening size will

reduce the inlet velocity. Calculate the required

submergence using the following formula based

on the increased opening size (area or diameter).

Figure 2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. Velocity

DISCHARGE LINES

Siphoning

Do not terminate the discharge line at a levellower

than that of the liquid being pumped unless a si-

phon breaker is used in the line. Otherwise, a si-

phoning action causing damage to the pump

could result.

Valves

A check valve in the discharge line is normallyrec-

ommended, but it is not necessary in low dis-

charge head applications.

If a throttling valve is desired in the discharge line,

useavalveaslargeasthelargestpipetominimize

friction losses. Never install a throttling valve in a

suction line.

Withhighdischargeheads,itisrecommendedthat

a throttling valve and a system check valve be in-

OM--02811VG SERIES

PAGE B -- 5INSTALLATION

stalled in the discharge line to protect the pump

from excessive shock pressure and reverse rota-

tion when it is stopped.

If the application involves a high discharge

head, gradually close the discharge

throttling valve before stopping the pump.

ALIGNMENT

The alignment ofthe pump and its power source is

critical for trouble-free mechanical operation. In

either a flexible coupling or V-belt driven system,

thedriverandpumpmust bemountedsothattheir

shaftsare alignedwith and parallel toeach other. It

is imperative that alignment be checked after the

pump and piping are installed, and before opera-

tion.

NOTE

Check Rotation, Section C, before final alignment

of the pump.

WhenmountedattheGorman-Ruppfactory,driver

andpumparealignedbeforeshipment.Misalign-

ment will occur in transit and handling. Pumps

must be checked and realigned before operation.

Before checking alignment, tighten the foundation

bolts. The pump casing feet and/or pedestal feet,

andthedrivermountingboltsshouldalsobetightly

secured.

When checking alignment, disconnect

the power source to ensure that the

pump will remain inoperative.

Adjusting the alignment in one direction

may alter the alignment in another direc-

tion. check each procedure after altering

alignment.

Coupled Drives

When using couplings, the axis of the power

source must be aligned to the axis of the pump

shaft in both the horizontal and vertical planes.

Mostcouplings requirea specificgap orclearance

between the drivingand the driven shafts. Refer to

the coupling manufacturer’s service literature.

Alignspiderinserttypecouplingsbyusingcalipers

to measure the dimensions on the circumference

of the outer ends of the coupling hub every 90 de-

grees. The coupling is in alignment when the hub

ends are the same distance apart at all points (see

Figure 3A).

Figure 3A. Aligning Spider-Type Couplings

Align non-spider type couplings by using a feeler

gaugeortapergaugebetweenthecouplinghalves

every 90 degrees. The coupling is in alignment

whenthehubsarethesamedistanceapartatall

points (see Figure 3B).

Figure3B.Aligning Non-Spider Type Couplings

Checkparalleladjustmentbylayingastraightedge

across both coupling rims at the top, bottom, and

side. When the straightedge rests evenly on both

halves of the coupling, the couplingis in horizontal

parallel alignment. If the coupling is misaligned,

use a feeler gauge between the coupling and the

straightedge to measure the amount of misalign-

ment.

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