MP PUMPS PO 30 Instruction Bulletin

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PETROLEUM SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Read this bulletin in full before installing, operating or servicing this pump. If any of the warnings
of this bulletin are ignored serious injury or death could occur.
This pump was designed to handle volatile and flammable fluids. To reduce the risk of
fire or explosion keep pump in well ventilated area free of explosive atmosphere. Do
not smoke where there is fuel being handled, also keep away from any sparks or open
flame.
Do not operate pump with either the suction or discharge valves fully closed
as this will over heat the pump. If pump becomes overheated allow to cool before
next use.
Do not operate the pump in a manner that
it was not intended to be used.
Do not install a piping system that does
not allow for any flex due to expansion from
heat generated by the pumping system.
Do not allow severe temperature changes
to occur in a short time period within the
pumping system.
Drain pump completely before switching
fuel type that is to be pumped.

MODELS:

PO :
Diesel, Biodiesel
and Fuel Oil
PG :
Gasoline, Kerosene,
AV Gas, and Jet Fuels.
PE :
Ethanol and E-85
INSTRUCTION BULLETIN
SIZE: 30 AND 40
WARNING!
Do not continue to operate the pumping
system when a known leak exists or the
system starts to smoke.
Do not continue to operate the pumping
system when unusual noise or vibration
occurs.
Do not perform service or maintenance
when the pumping system is
pressurized or hot.
Do not mount pump in conditions that
high piping loads exist on the pump
flanges.
FORM 3075-A (6/08)
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 PETROLEUM SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS INSTRUCTION BULLETIN SIZE: 30 AND 40 Read this bulletin in full before installing, operating or servicing this pump. If any of the warnings of this bulletin are ignored serious injury or death could occur. WARNING! This pump was designed to handle volatile and flammable fluids. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion keep pump in well ventilated area free of explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 2 PETROLEUM SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS INSTRUCTION BULLETIN It is important that this Instruction Bulletin be read carefully to fully familiarize yourself with the pump assembly arrangement. The instructions contained herein pertain to installation and maintenance of the PO, PG, PE 30 and 40 pump assembly only. Check unit carefully to make certain that no parts are missing or have been broken in shipment.
  • Page 3 Operating the pump dry will seriously damage This pump is equipped with a self-lubricated the seal. shaft seal. The self-lubricated seal is lubricated by the liquid in the pump. If the pump is to be left standing idle for any length of time in freezing conditions, the pump CAUTION housing should be drained.

This manual is also suitable for:

Pg 30Pe 30Po 40Pg 40Pe 40

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