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Flush the Pump Before First Use
The pump is tested with lightweight oil, which is left in
to protect the pump parts. If the fluid you are using
may be contaminated by the oil, flush it out with a
compatible solvent. See Flushing on page 14.
Starting and Adjusting the Pump
1. Refer to Fig. 4 on page 9. Connect the suction kit
(T) to the pump's fluid inlet, and place the tube into
the fluid supply.
2. Check the hydraulic fluid level before each use,
and add fluid as necessary.
3. Make certain that the supply line shutoff valve (U)
and the return line shutoff valve (V) are closed.
4. Start the hydraulic power supply.
5. Hold a metal part of the gun (S) firmly to the side
of a grounded metal pail and hold the trigger open.
6. Open the return line shutoff valve (V) first, then
slowly open the supply line shutoff valve (U).
7. Cycle the pump slowly until all air is pushed out
and the pump and hoses are fully primed.
8. Release the gun trigger and lock the trigger safety.
The pump should stall against pressure.
9. If the pump fails to prime properly, open the drain
valve (M). Use the drain valve as a priming valve
until the fluid flows from the valve. Close the valve.
NOTE: When changing fluid containers with the hose
and gun already primed, open the drain valve (M) to
help prime the pump and vent air before it enters the
hose. Close the drain valve when all air is eliminated.
Operation/Maintenance
(HYDRAULIC-POWERED PUMPS)
10. With the pump and lines primed, and with ade-
quate hydraulic volume supplied, the pump will
start and stop as you open and close the gun. In a
circulating system, the pump will speed up or slow
down on demand, until the hydraulic power supply
is shut off.
11. Use the fluid pressure gauge (F) and flow control
valve (G) to control the pump speed and the fluid
outlet pressure. Always use the lowest hydraulic
flow and pressure necessary to get the desired
results. Higher pressures cause premature tip/noz-
zle and pump wear.
WARNING
COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD
To reduce the risk of overpressurizing
your system, which could cause compo-
nent rupture and serious injury, never
exceed the specified Maximum Incoming Air Pres-
sure to the pump (see the Technical Data on page
31).
To prevent overpressurizing the hydraulic motor or
its seals, always shut off the supply line valve (U)
first, then shut off the return line valve (V).
CAUTION
Do not allow the hydraulic oil temperature to exceed
54_C (130_F). The pump seals will wear faster and
leakage may occur if the pump is operated at higher
oil temperatures.
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