GHC SERIES
OM-04386
PAGE B-1
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - SECTION B
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Pumps and related equipment must be in
stalled and operated according to all na
tional, local and industry standards.
Since pump installations are seldom identical, this
section is intended only to summarize general rec
ommendations and practices required to inspect,
position, and arrange the pump and piping. If there
are any questions concerning your specific instal
lation, contact your Gorman‐Rupp distributor or
the Gorman‐Rupp Company.
Most of the information applies to a flooded suction
installation where liquid is supplied under pres
sure.
If the pump is positioned above the liquid in a static
lift installation, information such as mounting, pip
ing configuration and priming must be tailored to
specific conditions.
These pumps are not recommended for
use with water. Some models, when fitted
with specific options, may be used with wa
ter; consult the factory.
PUMP MODEL DESIGNATION
Following is a description of the model numbering
system for Gorman‐Rupp rotary gear pumps.
Rotary gear pump model numbers include design
style, port size, hydraulic size and construction
code.
Typical Pump Model
GHS 1 1/2
GF
32
Design
Style
Port
Size
Hydraulic
Size
Construction
Code
Design Style:
Gorman‐Rupp rotary gear pumps
are available in five basic designs:
GMC
- Medium Duty - Compact
GMS
- Medium Duty
GHC
- Heavy Duty - Compact
GHS
- Heavy Duty
GHA
- Abrasive Duty
Port Size:
Gorman‐Rupp rotary gear pumps are
available in port sizes from 1 to 6 inches, depend
ing on the design style. Consult your Gorman‐
Rupp distributor or the factory for additional sizes.
Hydraulic Size:
The first letter in the hydraulic size
is a rotor diameter code. The second letter indi
cates tooth length.
Construction Code:
Construction Codes for Gor
man‐Rupp rotary gear pumps are as follows:
Code
Description
3
Iron w/Mechanical Seal(s)
4
Iron w/Packing or Lip Seal(s)
9
316 SST w/Mechanical Seal(s)
10
316 SST w/Packing or Lip Seal(s)
32
Steel w/Mechanical Seal(s)
38
Steel w/Packing or Lip Seal(s)
Theoretical Displacement:
Table B‐1 indicates
theoretical displacement values for each hydraulic
size.
NOTE
Actual capacities and recommended shaft speeds
vary according to application. Consult your Gor
man‐Rupp distributor or the factory for addtional in
formation.