KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 3. SAFETY 1. INTRODUCTION Please read this manual carefully before using your pump. It contains the necessary information for correct 3.1 General safety instructions installation, use and maintenance as well as some The misuse of a high pressure water unit and the practical suggestions for trouble shooting.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 90 dB(A) suitable ear protection is advised. NOTE: It must be emphasized that whereas protective clothing provides adequate protection against spray and 3.3 Safety of operation flying particles, it does not constitute complete protection The access into the area when a high pressure unit is protection against the direct impact of the water jet.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 4. PUMP IDENTIFICATION Each pump is fitted with a rating plate (see Fig. 1) containing the following information: 2. serial number 3. pump model and version 4. max RPM 5. power absorbed 6.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 7. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP 8. CONNECTIONS AND PLUGS The KE pump has been designed to pump fresh and filtered (360 micron max.) water at room temperature. Special versiona are available for pumping water up to 185 o F and for reverse osmosis units.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9. PUMP INSTALLATION 9.3 Water connections In order to isolate the high pressure equipment from the pump vibrations it is suggested, where applicable, to use 9.1 Positioning flexible hoses for both suction and delivery lines at least The pump must be installed on a rigid and perfectly flat for the first length.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9.5 Filtration All pumps require a suitable filter. The filter should be installed as close as possible to the pump, should allow easy inspection and have the following characteristics: 1. The filter capacity must be at least 3 times the rated pump volume.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 9.7 Internal diameter of piping To determine the internal diameter of the piping, follow the following diagram. Example 1 (-----) With a flow of 150 l/m and a water speed of 0.45 m/sec, the diagram line joining the 2 scales intersects the central scale, indicating the diameters, at a value of 80mm.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 10. START UP AND RUNNING PROCEDURES 10.2 Starting up 1. When starting the pump up for the first time check for proper direction of rotation. 10.1 Before start up Before start up make sure that the following conditions 2.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 11. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Recommended 50W oils: BRAND TYPE GENERAL PUMP SERIES 220 ARAL Aral Degol BG220 11.1 Crank mechanism maintenance. ENERGOL HLP 220 Check oil level though the oil level indicator (1, Fig. 8)
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KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 11.1.1 Crank mechanism disassembling Do as follows: A) Drain the oil from the pump and remove: -shaft key -back cover -connecting rod cap -side covers. To do so, put 3 screws M6 x 50 wholly threaded into the holes drilled for that purpose.
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KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group D) Install the connecting rod cap taking care the numbers match and tighten the relevant bolts in 3 different stages: 1. Approach torque 6 - 8 Nm 2. Presetting torque 25-28 Nm 3.
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KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group The new roller bearings can be mounted at room Fit the shims under the sight glass cover temperature with a press; it is necessary to hold them on tightening it on the crankcase with the screws, the side surface of the ring nuts with suitable rings.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group IMPORTANT NOTE: 11.2 Fluid end maintenance 11.2.1 Pump head BEFORE REPOSITIONING THE The fluid end does not require periodical maintenance. VALVE UNITS AND O-RINGS CLEAN Service operations are limited to the component...
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KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group D) Fit the fluid end back in place and tighten Remove the high pressure packings from the the bolts with a torque wrench set for the fluid end and the low pressure ones from their...
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 14. PUMP STOPPED FOR LONG TIME 12. SCREW CALIBRATION Before starting the pump for the very first time after a long period from the date of shipment check for the correct oil level,...
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 16. EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Ref 300614 Rev.E 05-12 Page 18...
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KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group Item Part # Description QTY. Item Part # Description QTY. F70010022 Crankcase F90268800 L.P. packing, Ø 20 F91847700 Roller bearing F90271300 L.P. packing, Ø 22 F90391500 O-ring Ø 80.6 x 2.62 F90273700 L.P.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 17. TROUBLE SHOOTING INSUFFICIENT PUMP PRESSURE: THE PUMP DOES NOT PRODUCE ANY - the nozzle is (or has become) too large. NOISE: pump primed - RPM are less than rated...
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 18. MAINTENANCE TOOLS 18.2 Piston guide oil seal assembling The pump maintenance can be carried out with simple tools for mounting and dismounting the components, but special tools can be made to facilitate the operations.
KE SERIES GENERAL PUMP A member of the Interpump Group 19. 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 Ref 300614 Rev.E www.generalpump.com email: sales@gpcompanies.com...
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