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Submersible Pumps

  • Never attempt to raise pump by its electrical cord.
  • Always use a Gorman-Rupp approved control box, mounted in a vertical position.
  • Always check rotation on 3 phase pumps.
  • Shut down and lock out all related electrical circuits before performing any maintenance.
  • Do not hold reset button if overload control trips off. Wait 10 minutes before resetting again.
  • Never put pump directly on soft, loose bottom.
  • Be sure to connect pump to correct phase and voltage.
  • Do not run pump if voltage is not within limits.
  • Check oil level only when pump has cooled to air temperature.
  • Use only recommended transformer oil.

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Specifications are subject to change. Please contact your Gorman-Rupp Distributor for more details.

The Gorman-Rupp Company
Mansfield Division

P.O. Box 1217
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217, USA
Tel: 419-755-1011
Fax: 419-755-1251
E-mail: grsales@gormanrupp.com
The Gorman-Rupp International Company
P.O. Box 1217
Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217, USA
Tel: 419-755-1011
Fax: 419-755-1266
E-mail: intsales@gormanrupp.com
Gorman-Rupp of Canada, Ltd.
70 Burwell Road
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7, Canada
Tel: 519-631-2870
Fax: 519-631-4624
E-mail: grcanada@grcanada.com

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