OM−04407-03May 6, 2004ACDETHE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY D MANSFIELD, OHIOwww.grpumps.comGORMAN-RUPP OF CANADA LIMITED D ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO, CANADA Prin
60 SERIES OM−04407PAGE B − 3INSTALLATIONGaugesMost pumps are drilled and tapped for installingdischarge pressure and vacuum suction gauges. Ifthese ga
OM−04407 60 SERIESPAGE B − 4 INSTALLATIONFigure B−2. Recommended Minimum Suction Line Submergence vs. VelocityDISCHARGE LINESSiphoningDo not terminate
60 SERIES OM−04407PAGE B − 5INSTALLATIONis imperative that alignment be checked after thepump and piping are installed, and before opera-tion.NOTEChec
OM−04407 60 SERIESPAGE B − 6 INSTALLATIONMISALIGNED:SHAFTSNOT PARALLELMISALIGNED:SHAFTSNOT IN LINEALIGNED: SHAFTSPARALLEL ANDSHEAVES IN LINEFigure B−5
OM−0440760 SERIESOPERATION PAGE C − 1OPERATION − SECTION CReview all SAFETY information in Section A.Follow the instructions on all tags, labels andde
OM−04407 60 SERIESOPERATIONPAGE C − 2incorrect on a single-phase motor, consult the lit-erature supplied with the motor for specific instruc-tions.OPE
OM−0440760 SERIESOPERATION PAGE C − 3valve with a substitute which has not been speci-fied or provided by the Gorman-Rupp Company.Strainer CheckIf a s
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDYPUMP FAILS TOPRIMEStrainer clogged. Check strainer and clean if neces-sary.Suction lift or discharge head too hi
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE REMEDYPUMP STOPS ORFAILS TO DELIVERRATED FLOW ORPRESSURE (cont.)PUMP REQUIRESTOO MUCHPOWERPUMP CLOGSFREQUENTLYFree imp
OM−0440760 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING PAGE D − 3PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCESince pump applications are seldom identical, andpump wear is directly affected by su
Register your newGorman-Rupp pump online atwww.grpumps.comValid serial number and e-mail address required.RECORD YOUR PUMP MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERPlea
60 SERIES OM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 1PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - SECTION EMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WEARING PARTS OF THE PUMP WI
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 2PARTS PAGESECTION DRAWINGFigure 1. Pump Model 612M60−B
ITEM NO.PART NAME PART NUMBERMAT’LCODEQTY ITEM NO.PART NAME PART NUMBERMAT’LCODEQTY60 SERIES OM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 3PARTS LISTPump
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 4SECTION DRAWINGWEAR RINGIMPELLERNOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,MACHINED SURFACES TO BE 125 RMS.Fi
OM−0440760 SERIESMAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 5PUMP AND SEAL DISASSEMBLYAND REASSEMBLYReview all SAFETY information in Section A.Follow the instr
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 6NOTEWhen removing the pump casing, use a wire to se-cure the assembled bottle oiler (60) and bracke
OM−0440760 SERIESMAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 7Shaft and Bearing Removal and DisassemblyWhen the pump is properly operated and main-tained, the p
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 8be replaced any time the shaft and bear-ings are removed.The bearings may be heated to ease install
OM−0440760 SERIESMAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 9Seal Reassembly and Installation(Figures E−1 and E−3)Clean the bore of the seal plate (13), the se
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 10IMPELLERSHAFTSPRINGSEAL PLATERETAINERO-RINGSBELLOWSROTATINGELEMENTSTATIONARYSEATSLEEVEO-RINGIMPELL
TABLE OF CONTENTSiINTRODUCTION PAGE I − 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY - SE
OM−0440760 SERIESMAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 11quires machining and dynamic balancingthe impeller assembly after the wear ring iswelded to the i
60 SERIESOM−04407MAINTENANCE & REPAIRPAGE E − 12Turn the impeller shaft by hand and check for anyscraping or binding and correct it before putting
For U.S. and International Warranty Information,Please Visit www.grpumps.com/warrantyor call:U.S.: 419−755−1280International: +1−419−755−1352For Canad
TABLE OF CONTENTS(continued)iiPARTS LIST:Pump Model PAGE E − 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 SERIESOM−04407PAGE I − 1INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONThank You for purchasing a Gorman-Rupp pump.Read this manual carefully to learn how to safelyinstal
60 SERIESOM−04407PAGE A − 1SAFETYSAFETY - SECTION AThis information applies to 60 Series ba-sic pumps. Gorman-Rupp has no con-trol over or particular
60 SERIESOM−04407PAGE A − 2 SAFETYDo not operate the pump withoutshields and/or guards in place over thedrive shafts, belts, and/or couplings, orother
60 SERIES OM−04407PAGE B − 1INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION − SECTION BReview all SAFETY information in Section A.Since pump installations are seldom identic
OM−04407 60 SERIESPAGE B − 2 INSTALLATIONc. Carefully read all tags, decals, and markingson the pump assembly, and perform all dutiesindicated. Note t
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