DIN Manual - Gusher Pumps
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1. CDM STYLE Number Description 1 Motor 2 Barrel 3 Coupling For all other parts descriptions refer to pages 10 and 11 This illustration is for reference only Your product may vary Please consult with Gusher Pumps for any other information you may require A RUTHMAN COMPANY Troubleshooting and Spare Parts MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES Malfunction Cause No Pumping Output Pumping Output Too Little Pressure Build Up Too Little Output Stops After Start Vibrations Motor Becomes Hot Cavitation Noise Development Pump not filled tubing not deaired Suction line leaky Air or gas lock in the pumping medium Counterpressure too high Suction head too high Feed pressure too low with hot pumping medium Tubing on suction side not sufficiently covered with liquid Density of pumping medium too high Viscosity of pumping medium too high mpeller obstructed Tubing on suction side obstructed Split rings worn out mpeller damaged Driving motor defective Frequency too low nstallation foundation unstable Motor pump not well aligned Bearing worn out Balance error in the impeller mpeller too small Pump not filled tubingnotdeaired TXT Speed too high o o o Suction line leaky o y Sfo Air or gas lock in the pumping medium TT Counterpressuretoohigh TX TX Suction head too high o o o Feed pressure too low with hot pumping medium x Tubing on suction s2. al DIN STANDARD AAI HORIZONTAL END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SERIES RUTHMAN COMPANY Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents A RUTHMAN COMPANY Operating and Service Manual for DIN END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SERIES FOREWORD os scinsvssvescssasescsatnnnenennstnsanansinewereneeness 3 GENERAL INFORMATION cscececsscsesesceeees 4 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION ccececscscsseeees 5 INSTALLATION siisasceesarievesencoasnnesetueanateyweaarasanenns 6 7 OPERATION suicsvisvanseacaecasavsracaneseukensseansaaenas 8 9 DRAWINGS DIN 1 POWER FRAME sceceeeeeees 10 DIN 2 3 POWER FRAME sccesecsseeees 11 PACKING SEALs civinsasssicesaupsnsencves acecenaeys 12 CARTRIDGE SEAL scsisssssoxesasensanaveceseetouasis 12 CLOSED COUPLED STYLE 13 CDIEST VLE vcossvssertsssuernssreressonentasbieressdues 13 MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES isis sccnstsssvsseceusssenrsavaenes 14 SPARE PARTS RECOMMENDATIONG eseseeeeees 14 PUMP TIPS issor issa nren eia EEES 15 This manual is for a reference guide only Pumps are built in many variable configurations and with different options Please consult with the factory for more information regarding your individual product A RUTHMAN COMPANY Forward GUSHER A RUTHMAN COMPANY Operating and Service Manual for DIN END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SERIES The design craftsmanship and materials used in Gusher Pumps provides f
3. 150 315 150 400 80 315 100 160 100 200 100 250 100 315 125 200 a A m A a 125 250 150 200 150 250 B L Part Number Description Number Description 1 Bearing Retainer 10 Gasket 2 Ball Bearing 11 Mechanical Seal 3 Shaft 12 Locking Collar 4 Ball Bearing 13 Stem Plate 5 Ball Bearing Housing 14 Gasket 6 Pedestal 15 Wear Ring 7 Gasket 16 Impeller Drive Key 8 Shaft Sleeve 17 Impeller 9 Seal Gland 18 Wear Ring 19 Washer 20 Impeller Locking Nut 21 Impeller Housing 11 A RUTHMAN COMPANY Seal Types CARTRIDGE MECHANICAL SEAL AND PACKING WK Ww E i y 2 i Q ZN ZAN NS 9 A Lo Nu O z was FA N KN s NG tes Ye V7 ax NS A CARTRIDGE TYPE PACKING PUMP Mechanical Seal Pump Number Description Number Description 1 Packing Gland 1 Cartridge Seal 2 Packing 2 Gasket 3 Packing Seat Washer For all other parts descriptions refer to pages 10 and 11 This illustration is for reference only Your product may vary Please consult with Gusher Pumps for any other information you may require PUMP STYLE CLOSED COUPLED STYLE Number Description Motor with Shaft Gasket Seal Gland Gasket Ball Bearing Housing Mechanical Seal Key Bolt Washer 6 5 N SNY X N Y SS SG WwANAUNUAWHN
4. eng Street Cincinnati OH 45223 513 559 1900 513 559 0035
5. erial number Since over time these nameplates can become damaged or removed it is recommended that all name plate information be recorded for future reference Having this information will insure proper spare parts ora replacement pump are supplied A RUTHMAN COMPANY 4 Receiving and Inspection Gusher Pumps Inc has taken great care in preparing your pump for shipment However due to circumstances beyond our control your shipment may be received damaged Therefore we strongly recommend you take a few minutes to check your pump upon receipt Check for cracked bent severely misaligned minor misalignments almost always occur during shipment or even missing parts If any such damage has occurred you must report it to the delivering carrier and Gusher Pumps Inc immediately We also recommend that you check the model number horsepower current characteristics g p m and ft head of the pump received to insure that you have received the pump you ordered for your specific operating conditions if you should find some discrepancy report it to Gusher at once Storage If your pump is not going to be installed within six months several precautions must be taken 1 Preservative treatment of bearings and machined surfaces is required Not required for sealed for life ball bearings 2 Remove packing on pumps with stuffing box The stuffing box and shaft sleeve must be oil lubricated to also protect a
6. f quality and reliability started by his father Thomas R Ruthman joined the company in 1949 In the early 1990 s Thomas R Ruthman s son Thomas G Ruthman joined the company continuing this same tradition Maintaining the reputation of Gusher Pumps by innovation and customer service the company has grown to service companies worldwide Process Systems Inc Midwest Service Center 485 N State Route 341 South Mellott IN 47958 765 295 2206 765 295 2243 www process systems inc com Superior Engineered Systems 1850 N Carpenter Rd Titusville FL 32796 321 747 0733 321 747 0529 www superiorengineeredsystems com Wagner Process Equipment 3727 Metro Drive Suite B Stockton CA 95215 209 931 0100 510 786 3929 209 931 7910 510 786 3722 Wwww wagnerprocess com Ruthmann Pumpen Northberger Strabe 60 Eschweiler Germany D 52249 49 0 2403 5595 0 49 0 2403 5595 20 www ruthmannpumpen de Birmingham Pump Supply Co Incorporating Beresford Pumps Unit 7 Network Park Duddeston Mill Road Saltley Birmingham England B81AU 44 0 121 503 3000 44 0 121 503 3002 www birminghampumps co uk Gusher Pumps Shanghai ROOM 4012 Polar Star Business Plaza No 913 Changlin Road Shanghai China 200443 86 021 26616611 86 021 26328038 iri te lmi 913 5 dbatS ia 4012 AB 200443 FAA 86 021 26616611 fH 86 021 26328038 djenkins gusher com 13402145203 513 607 4449 Ruthman Companies Corporate Headquarters 1212 Str
7. gainst moisture 3 Units equipped with mechanical seals must also be lubricated with an oil can through the NPT port while rotating the shaft by hand A RUTHMAN COMPANY 4 Pump suction and discharge points must be covered to prevent foreign material from getting into the pump and causing damage while the pump is started at a later date 3 Pumps must be stored in a dry location 4 Rotate pump shaft several times every other month Handling Installation PREPARATION When preparing your pump for installation the discharge and suction ports must be clean and free of anything that might prohibit a tight connection This is especially important on the suction Air leaks can cause a pump to operate poorly or to lose prime completely If your pump has been taken out of storage all the grease oil or preservative must be removed from the ball bearing housing The bearing housing must then be thoroughly cleaned with kerosene or carbon tetrachloride and relubricated This is not required on sealed for life bearings On packed pumps it will be necessary to clean the shaft sleeve and stuffing box with kerosene or carbon tetrachloride and then repack LOCATION FOUNDATION Whenever possible locate the pump far enough below the minimum liquid level in the resevoir so there will be a positive head on the suction at all times Where this is not possible the pump should be located as near to the source of supply a
8. her Pumps of Williamstown 115 Industrial Drive Williamstown KY 41097 859 824 3100 859 824 7248 www gusher com Gusher Pumps of California 8226 Salt Lake Avenue Cudahy CA 90201 323 773 0847 323 773 0958 gusherca aol com Gusher Pumps of New Castle 403 North Ninth Street New Castle IN 47362 765 529 5624 765 521 0008 gusherpump insightbb com BSM Pump Corp 180 Frenchtown Road North Kingstown RI 02852 401 471 6350 401 471 6370 www bsmpump com Great Lakes Pump amp Supply Co 1075 Naughton Troy MI 48083 248 528 9100 248 528 9015 www greatlakespump com Nagle Pumps 1249 Center Avenue Chicago Heights IL 60411 708 754 2940 708 754 2944 www naglepumps com Process Systems Inc Michigan Main Headquarters 23633 Pinewood Warren MI 48091 586 757 5711 586 758 6996 www INFO psi4pumps com Ruthman Another Word for Innovation It began in 1912 servicing mechanical components of the steamboats on the Ohio River The company founder Alois Ruthman was a man of vision and saw part of the future of the company was in the development of a reliable industrial pump In 1924 with the conception of the first vertical ball bearing sealless centrifugal pump Ruthman Pump and Engineering furthered the design on a unit with a one piece motor driven shaft The pump was called Gusher giving birth to the trade name Gusher Pumps and the coining of the term coolant pump Wanting to carry on the tradition o
9. ide not sufficiently covered with liquid x x Density of pumping medium too high _ J Jx Viscosity of pumping medium too high TTX Tubing on suction side obstructed TX x Split rings worn out o S Impeller damaged o S Driving motor defective _ o OJ T Voltagetoolow_ o o o Frequencytoolow o o o Runningon 2 phases 0 Installation foundation unstable TT Motor pump not well aligned ooo o o Bearing worn out o o o Balance error in the impeller TT Impeller too small XT SPARE PARTS Gusher recommends that the following spare parts be kept in stock to decrease the customer s down time 1 Impeller 7 Packing if applicable 2 Wear Rings 8 Shaft 3 Ball Bearings 9 Impeller Drive Key 4 Shaft Sleeve 10 Impeller Retaining Washer 5 All necessary gaskets 11 Impeller Retaining Nut 6 Mechanical seal if applicable 12 Coupling Insert A RUTHMAN COMPANY Pump Tips COUPLING GUARDS e Never operate a pump without coupling guards properly installed CONNECTIONS e Never force piping to make connection with a pump e Use only fasteners of proper size and material e Ensure there are no missing fasteners e Beware of corroded or loose fasteners LUBRICATION e Standard pumps are with sealed for life ball bearings e Oil lubrication is optional e Grease lubrication is optional e If lubrication information is required consult the factory OPERATION e Never operate below
10. ly should be one or two sizes larger than the pipe Discharge Piping 1 A gate valve and check valve should be installed in the discharge line The check valve should be installed between the gate valve and the pump This will allow for inspection of the check valve The gate valve is required for priming flow regulation and for maintenance of the pump The check valve is required to prevent pump or seal damage from reverse flow through the pump when the motor is turned off 2 If quick closing valves are installed in the system cushioning devices should also be installed to protect the pump from surges and water hammer 3 A pressure gauge should be installed in the piping just above the pump discharge This gauge should be located at the pump discharge and before any valves elbows or other devices Final Piping Check After all piping connections have been made to the pump 1 Rotate the shaft by hand to insure that there is no binding and all parts are free 2 Re check pump alignment to detect any pipe strain If pipe strain exists correct piping Operation PREPARATION FOR START UP Check Rotation 1 Wire the motor according to motor manufacturers specifications and according to state and local regulations N Lock out power to driver Ww Disconnect motor pump shaft coupling to prevent dry operation of the pump when checking rotation 4 Make sure everyone is clear Jog the mot
11. m A RUTHMAN COMPANY Heavy Duty Casings All sizes are self venting with centerline discharge All sizes have drain plugs Heavy Duty Shaft minimum deflection increases life for less maintenance Wear Rings Renewable carbon wear rings Shaft Sleeve Renewable Shaft Sleeve eases maintenance easily removed and is releaved to allow for changes in temperature Lubrication Standard pumps are with sealed for life ball bearings Oil Lubrication is optional Grease Lubrication is optional Direction of Pump Shaft Rotation Clockwise when viewed from coupling Counter clockwise when viewed from pump inlet General Information Rabbeted Fits Accurately machined rabbets ensure positive alignment longer seal life easy replacement of spare rotating element when maintenance is required Contained Casing Gasket Protects against blow out 3 POWER FRAME SIZES MODELS WITH DIN 1 POWER FRAME 32 125 32 160 32 200 32 250 40 125 40 160 40 200 40 250 50 125 50 160 50 200 50 250 65 125 65 160 65 200 80 160 MODELS WITH DIN 2 POWER FRAME 40 315 50 315 65 250 65 315 80 200 80 250 80 215 100 160 100 200 100 250 100 315 125 200 100 250 150 200 150 250 MODELS WITH DIN 3 POWER FRAME 80 400 100 400 125 315 125 400 150 315 150 400 Nameplate Information On every Gusher pump is a nameplate that provides information 1 The pump s hydraulic characteristics 2 Pump model number 3 Impeller number and diameter 4 S
12. minimum rated flow or eith suction discharge valves closed e Do not open vent or drain valves or remove plugs while the system is pressurized e Pump should not be allowed to operate in a dry mode This will cause damage to mechanical seals packing and other pump parts MAINTENANCE SAFETY e Never apply heat to remove impeller e Always lockout power e Ensure pump is isolated from the system and pressure is relieved before disassembling pump removing plugs or disconnecting piping e Use proper lifting and supporting equipment to prevent serious injury MECHANICAL SEALS e Must always have liquid for lubrication e Double type mechanical seals must have an external supply source of liquid This external liquid must be circulated through the seal chamber at a pressure equal to or greater than the pump discharge pressure at all times PACKING e Packing must be allowed to leak This leakage is the lubrication between the packing and the shaft sleeve SHAFT END PLAY e Maximum pump shaft end play is 0 031 STOPPING STARTING CYCLES e Maximum start stop cycles per hour is 6 Consult the factory if more cycles are required GUSHER A RUTHMAN COMPANY CONTACT GUSHER 22 Ruthman Drive Dry Ridge Kentucky USA 41035 PH 859 824 5001 FAX 859 824 3011 www gusher com A RUTHMAN COMPANY Gusher Pumps of Dry Ridge 22 Ruthman Drive Dry Ridge KY 41035 859 824 5001 859 824 3011 www gusher com Gus
13. or Determine if the motor shaft rotation is correct Refer to page 4 to determine proper motor shaft rotation Correct if necessary Couple Pump and Motor 1 Lock out power to motor to prevent accidental rotation and physical injury 2 Install and lubricate coupling per manufacturers instructions 3 Verify coupling alignment Review page 9 for coupling alignment specifications 4 Install coupling guard INITIAL STARTING 1 Open all inlet piping valves 100 2 Open discharge valve 10 15 3 Remove vent plug on casing to insure pump has liquid inside the casing 4 Review pump nameplate and obtain the pressure the pump was rated for 5 If your pump is packed loosen packing gland screws to allow free leakage Then tighten screws uniformly on packing gland until leakage is reduced to approximately 30 drops per minute Never tighten packing enough to stop all leakage as a slight leakage is required to lubricate packing and prevent scoring of shaft sleeve 6 Start motor and immediately observe pressure gauges If discharge pressure is not quickly attained stop the pump and attempt to restart If pressure is still not obtained turn the pump off and investigate the cause Open the gate valve in the discharge line gradually as the motor reaches full speed approximately 5 to 10 seconds Adjust valve to obtain the pressure reading as per the pump nameplate N 8 Check pump for
14. or optimum performance and long trouble free service As with any mechanical device proper use and periodic maintenance 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 Supervision by an authorized Gusher representative is recommended to insure proper installation This operating and maintenance manual contains important notices and warnings Please read carefully before installation electrical connection and initiation Further instructions concerning the components of the pump must be observed WARRANTY Gusher Pumps Inc will replace or repair at our discretion 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 subjected to abuse These pumps must be returned 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 if genuine Gusher parts are used CONTACT GUSHER 22 Ruthman Drive Dry Ridge Kentucky USA 41035 PH 859 824 5001 FAX 859 824 3011 www gusher co
15. peration 1 All piping must be supported independently of the pump 2 Before connecting the piping to the pump ensure that the base is secured 3 Clean all pipe parts prior to installation Suction Piping Properly installed suction piping is necessary for trouble free pump operation Flush suction piping before connection to the pump 1 Never place a pipe line elbow in the horizontal plane directly at the pump suction Use a straight pipe four to six pipe diameters long between the elbow and the pump suction N SS Use suction pipe one or two sizes larger than the pump suction with an eccentric reducer sloping slide down at the suction flange Suction piping should never be smaller than the pump suction 3 Never throttle the pump on the suction side Always control flow by throttling on the discharge side of the pump A RUTHMAN COMPANY 4 Liquid coming back into the resevoir should not enter near the pump suction pipe and the liquid should not drop from a high level eal a An isolation valve should be installed in the suction pipe at least 4 pipe diameters from the suction to allow closing of the line for pump inspection and maintenance D Pipe should be free of air pockets N x Piping should be level or slope gradually downward from the source 2 No part of the piping should extend below pump suction flange 9 The size of the entrance from the supp
16. s possible Allow ample room for inspection and maintenance The foundation should be of heavy construction to reduce vibration and must be rigid enough to resist the torque it may be subjected to LEVEL BASEPLATE Customers mount the bases in a variety ways Grouted welded to other steel bolted to concrete floor etc It should be noted at this time that SPECIAL CARE must be taken when leveling your pump base for coupling alignment This is of the utmost importance Once the base is in place and before securing the base the coupling alignment should be verified The coupling alignment should be checked again once the base mounting is finished After the base is mounted the only way to adjust the coupling alignment is by adding or removing shims underneath the motor feet Level baseplate to within 0 125 over the length and to within 0 062 over the width by adjusting the wedges COUPLING ALIGNMENT Coupling alignment should be checked and verified 1 Base installed but not secured 2 Base in place and secured 3 After connecting the system piping 4 Before start up of a system Review page 9 for coupling alignment specifications A RUTHMAN COMPANY Installation SYSTEM PIPING Guidelines for piping are given in the Hydraulic Institute Standards available from the Hydraulic Institute 30200 Detroit Road Cleveland OH 44145 1967 These guidelines should be followed to ensure proper pump o
17. t with a micrometer or caliper Measure from the outside of one flange to the outside of the other flange at intervals around the periphery of the coupling DO NOT rotate the coupling The difference between the maximum and the minimum must not exceed 010 Motor Shaft Angular Misalignment T Pump Shaft A RUTHMAN COMPANY Parallel Alignment Check parallel alignment by placing a straight edge across the two coupling flanges and measure the offset at various points around the periphery of the coupling DO NOT rotate the coupling If offset exceeds 010 realign the coupling Motor Shaft gt 010 Parallel misalignment Straight edge Pump Shaft Power Frame 1 PUMPS DIN 1 SMALL POWER FRAME Models for DIN 1 32 125 32 160 32 200 32 250 40 125 40 160 40 200 40 250 50 125 50 160 50 200 50 250 65 125 65 160 65 200 65 250 Part Part Number Description Number Description 1 Bearing Retainer 10 Gasket 2 Ball Bearing 11 Mechanical Seal 3 Shaft 12 Spacer Sleeve 4 Ball Bearing 13 Stem Plate 5 Bearing Housing 14 Gasket 6 Pedestal 15 Impeller Drive Key 7 Gasket 16 Impeller 8 Shaft Sleeve 17 Washer 9 Seal Gland 18 Impeller Locking Nut 19 Wear Ring 20 Impeller Housing 10 A RUTHMAN COMPANY Power Frame 2 amp 3 AA DIN 2 amp 3 LARGE GUSHER POWER FRAME Models for DIN 2 Models for DIN 3 40 315 50 315 65 250 80 400 100 400 125 315 65 315 80 200 80 250 125 400
18. vibration levels bearing temperature and excessive noise If normal levels are exceeded shut down and investigate OPERATION _ Always vary the capacity with gate valve in the discharge line Never restrict intake flow 2 If the specific gravity of liquid being pumped is greater then originally assumed or if the rated flow is exceeded the motor may overload A RUTHMAN COMPANY Operation OPERATION 5 To prevent damage from cavitation or recirculation always operate pump at or near rated conditions 3 Drain all liquid from inside of the pump if it will be exposed to freezing conditions while idle The conditions could cause liquid to freeze and damage the pump Liquid inside cooling coils if supplied should also be drained 4 If your pump is packed final leakage adjustment will be done with the pump in operation Tighten screws uniformly on packing gland until leakage is reduced to approximately 30 drops per minute Never tighten packing enough to stop all leakage a slight leakage is required to lubricate packing and prevent scoring of shaft sleeve FINAL ALIGNMENT 1 Run the unit under actual operating 2 Check alignment while unit is still hot conditions long enough for the pump and motor to reach operating temperature 3 Make any necessary adjustments and reinstall the coupling guards COUPLING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Alignment Criteria Angular Alignment Check angular alignmen
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