Safety First General Information READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY LOCATION: INSTRUCTIONS! Careful attention should be taken to assure that Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) exceeds Net This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR) by the pump symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of or reduced performance and severe pump damage the following signal words and be alert to the potential...
Safety First General Information SUCTION PIPING: CHECk ROTATION: Before pump is put into operation, rotational direction must be checked to assure proper performance of pump. See Figure 1. As viewed As viewed This pump has This pump has Start pump momentarily Counterclockwise Clockwise Rotation...
Start-up Pump Priming PRIMING: Refer to Page 6 for instruction on priming the pump with suction lift (water source below pump), using the Pump priming is the displacement of air with water Han-Dee Primer. in the pump and suction piping. Pump MUST BE completely filled with water when operating.
Start-up Pump Priming Han-Dee Primer Discharge Primer Isolation Priming Valve Valve Suction to Water Source 3953 0401 With Lifting Suction and Han-Dee Primer. With Flooded Suction. NOTICE: Pump must be primed before operation. Use engine vacuum or hand primer when water source is •...
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Maintenance General Information LUBRICATION: minute). Water must not be streaming or spraying out. Verify cool operation periodically. Adjust gland LIQUID END of pump requires no lubrication. Wear nuts EVENLY as necessary for lubrication and cooling rings and packing rings are lubricated by the liquid of the packing.
Maintenance General Pump Care ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WINTERIzING A well maintained pumping system will extend the life If pump is to be out of service for an extended period of of the unit and will require fewer repairs. This means time, such as the winter months, the following storage less down time which can be very critical when a procedures should be followed.
Maintenance Packing Ring Replacement Removal Packing Hook Pump liquid end removed for pictorial clarity only. Packing Gland Shaft Shaft Packing Ring 3954 0401 • Unfasten hardware holding Packing Gland in place • Remove packing rings from Stuffing box using two and slide back on shaft to expose packing rings.
Maintenance Impeller Replacement Threaded Shaft • Remove volute to expose impeller. 3956 0401 • Peel off old gasket or O-Ring and discard. Clockwise rotation as viewed from shaft end. Right Hand Thread NOTICE: A pump that rotates counterclockwise will have a left-hand Hold shaft thread on the shaft stationary...
Maintenance Shaft Maintenance/Replacement GENERAL PUMP DISASSEMBLY • Periodically tear down the bearing frame shaft • Remove pump volute and impeller as described on assembly to check shaft, sleeve and bearings Page 10. for pitting or wear. At the same time, inspect the •...
Maintenance Troubleshooting Engine Drive Pumps PROBABLE CAUSE SYMPTOM GROUP I GROUP II GROUP III ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM Pump runs, but no water delivered Not enough water delivered Not enough pressure Excessive vibration Abnormal noise Pump stops Overheating CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION I.
Berkeley Warranty Limited Warranty BERKELEY warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of the products listed below, that they will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period shown below. Product Warranty Period Water Systems: whichever occurs first: Water Systems Products —...
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