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Owner's Manual
• Installation
• Use
• Maintenance
General Pump
is a member of
the Interpump Group
MF
MF45 - MF50 - MF55
Ref 310069 Rev. B
07-18

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual • Installation • Use • Maintenance MF45 - MF50 - MF55 General Pump Ref 310069 Rev. B is a member of the Interpump Group 07-18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group INDEX INTRODUCTION ............. . . Page 3 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes the use and maintenance instructions of the MF pump, and should be carefully read and understood before using the pump. Correct use and adequate maintenance will guarantee the pumps trouble-free operation for a long time. General Pump declines any responsibility for damage caused by misuse or the non-observance of the instructions indicated in this manual.

  • Page 4: Safety

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 3. SAFETY 3.1 General Safety Indications Improper use of pumps and high pressure systems, and the non-compliance with installation and maintenance instructions may cause severe injury to people and/or damage to property. Anyone assembling or usinge high pressure systems must possess the necessary competence to do so, should be aware of the characteristics of the components assembled/used, and must take all precautions necessary to ensure maximum safety in any operating condition.

  • Page 5: Safety During Unit Maintenance

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group Note: appropriate clothing will effectively protect against water spray, but it may not offer adequate protection against the direct impact of water jets or sprays from a close distance. Some circumstances may require further protection.

  • Page 6: Technical Features

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 5. TECHNICAL FEATURES FLOW RATE PRESSURE POWER MODEL l/min 70.6 102.2 1500 70.6 102.2 MF 45 1800 2900 102.9 2200 71.3 102.9 2600 71.3 102.9 87.2 107.3 1500 87.2 107.3...

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 7.INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP USE The MF pump, when not ordered with the ATEX configuration, is designed to operate in environments with atmosphers that are not potentially explosive, and with filtered water (see par. 9.7) Other fluids may be used only upon the approval of The Customer Service Department.
  • Page 8 MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group In any case, oil must be changed at least once a year since it may deteriorate by oxidation. For room temperatures that differ from that mentioned earlier, follow the indications contained in the diagram below, keeping in mind that the oil must have a minimum viscosity of 180 cSt.

  • Page 9: Ports And Connections

    A member of the Interpump Group 8. PORTS AND CONNECTIONS MF Series pumps are equipped with (see fig. 4): 1. 2 inlet ports “IN”, Ø2.598 inch (66 mm) (on MF45, MF50, MF55 versions). The line can be connected to either of the two inlet ports; the ones not being used must be hermetically sealed.

  • Page 10: Direction Of Rotation

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group The brackets are sized soley for pump lifting and therefore are absolutely not permitted for use of additional loads. Replace the oil filling hole closing service plug positioned on the rear casing cover with the plug with oil dipstick.
  • Page 11 MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group The version may be changed only by trained and authorized personnel by carefully following the instructions in the repair manual. 1. Separate the hydraulic part from the mechanical part as indicated in Chapter 2 in points 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of the Repair Manual.

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Connections

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9.4 Hydraulic Connections In order to isolate the system from the vibrations produced by the pump, we advise to build the first section of the duct near the pump (both for intake and delivery) with flexible hose. The consistency of the intake section must allow to avoid deformation caused by the depressurization produced by the pump.

  • Page 13: Filtration

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9.7 Filtering On the suction line, install two filters as indicated in fig. 7 and fig. 7/a. With the manual adjustment valve: With the pneumatic adjustment valve: The filter must be installed as close as possible to the pump, should allow easy inspection and have the following characteristics: 1.

  • Page 14: Outlet Line

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9.8 Outlet Line To obtain a correct delivery line, please comply with the following installation instructions: 1. The internal diameter of the hose must allow to guarantee correct fluid speed; see digram in paragraph 9.9 2.

  • Page 15: V-Belt Transmission

    Customer Service Department. 9.11 Transmission of power from the second PTO Upon request the MF series pump can be supplied with an auxiliary PTO on the opposite side to drive. Transmission can be carried out: - By means of V-belts - By means of a coupling With V-Belts, Max Torque output is: 110 ft/lb (150 Nm) corresponding to 17 HP (12.5 kW) at 800 rpm.

  • Page 16: Starting Up

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group In case the pump has not run for a long period of time, recover the correct operation of the suction valves by opening the three valve-lifting devices (see position 2, fig. 9). Be sure to reclose the valves before the pump start-up.

  • Page 17: Pump Storage

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 12. PUMP STORAGE 12.1 Filling the Pump With An Anti-Corrosion Emulsion or Anit-freeze By Using An External Diaphragm Pump As In The Layout Shown in Paragraph 9.7. a) Close the filter draining, if open.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 15. TROUBLESHOOTING The pump does not produce any noise at start-up: • The pump is not primed and is running dry • There is no water in the inlet line •...

  • Page 19: Exploded Views And Parts

    MF45/50/55 SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 16. EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Ref 310069 Rev. B Page 19 07-18...
  • Page 20 MF45/50/55 SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group Item Part # Description QTY. Item Part # Description QTY. F73150022 CLOSED INSPECTION COVER F73121115 MANIFOLD (45-50) F73121215 MANIFOLD (55) F73050636 PLUNGER GUIDE ROD F10755401 VALVE OPENING DEVICE F90414800 OR Ø 202.8X3.53 96751400 WASHER Ø...

  • Page 21: Repair Tools

    MF SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 18. MAINTENANCE LOG HOURS & DATE OIL CHANGE GREASE PACKING REPLACEMENT PLUNGER REPLACEMENT VALVE REPLACEMENT GP Companies, Inc. 1174 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Phone:651.686.2199 Fax: 800.535.1745 www.generalpump.com email: sales@gpcompanies.com Ref 310069 Rev.

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