Summary of Contents for CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS Crown POLA Series
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INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps Series: POLA POLB POLC 2” thru 6” IMPORTANT! Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump. As a result of Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., constant product improvement program, product changes may occur. As such Crane Pumps & Systems reserves the right to change product without prior written notifi...
SAFETY FIRST! Please Read This Before Installing Or Operating Pump. WARNING! - DO NOT wear loose clothing that may This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT become entangled in the impeller or other moving parts. EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, Always wear appropriate safety gear, such as safety observe the following symbols: glasses, when working on the pump or piping.
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION When horizontal suction line (item 3) exceeds 10 feet, or less than 1 foot or when total horizontal and vertical A-1) To the Purchaser: length exceeds 30 feet, consult factory for operation limits. Congratulations! You are the owner of one of the fi nest pumps on the market today.
FIGURE 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATION B-4) Pump Discharge: The (b) condition works well for slower speeds where The air bleed line (item 12 & 13) should be 3/4 inch on considerable debris is encountered. However, the pipe 3 inch pumps, one inch on 4 and 6 inch pumps in order should not project more than one foot below the low to reduce the priming time to a minimum.
The return of the air bleed line to the pit must be SECTION C: PARTS & FUNCTIONAL INFORMATION separated from the suction pipe as far as possible in order to eliminate churning air into the sump liquid. See Figure 3 For Typical Pump Cut-away, Actual cross sections at back of manual.
(item 26) The clearance between the impeller and the volute (item 41) Horse shoe shims are used between the case and is set at approximately .015 inches at the factory. As wear the pedestal permitting external adjustment of clearance clearance increases, the pump head pressure is reduced between impeller and volute wear surface (item 26) without and priming ability is severely aff...
FIGURE 4 SECTION E: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Once a year, or whenever the suction line will not hold a column of water, remove the Easy-access elbow cover (item 20) on the pump suction and inspect the check valve (item 21). The rubber check valve may become torn or may deteriorate with use.
3. After adding oil it is a good idea to bleed off any air that is in the seal cavity. To do this fi rst make sure that the pump is running. Second, use a fl at head screwdriver to turn the air bleed valve head (item 1) counterclockwise.
Remove the seal spring and spring holder. At this time the low the new seal to leak. At this time the shaft slinger used on rotating portion and the seat can be removed without further single seal applications, should be examined and replaced if dissassembling of the pump.
On some models The normal installation more spring loading is consists of 2 washers required and an extra as shown fl at washer is added as shown FIGURE 16 SECTION I: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: I-1) Pump Case Heater: The pump case heater is located on the bottom right hand side of the pump as viewed from the shaft end on 3”...
SECTION J: TROUBLE SHOOTING: Most of the problems encountered in self-priming pumps are Locating a failure in a malfunctioning pump can be most due to air leaks on the suction side. Keeping this in mind, the frustrating and even futile if not approached in a systematic following chart should help locate the trouble.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUTION ! Always disconnect the pump from the electrical power source before handling. If the system fails to operate properly, carefully read instructions and perform maintenance recommendations. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CHECK 1. Drawdown too great a. Automatic cut-off control for failure a.
IMPORTANT! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. To complete the Warranty Registration Form go to: http://www.cranepumps.com/ProductRegistration/ If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Distributor. RETURNED GOODS RETURN OF MERCHANDISE REQUIRES A “RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION”.
A Crane Co. Company START-UP REPORT General Information Pump Owner’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Location of Installation: _________________________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________Phone: _______________________ Purchased From: _____________________________________________________________ Nameplate Data Pump Model #: ___________________ Serial #: _____________________________________ Part #: __________________________ Impeller Diameter: ____________________________ Voltage: _________ Phase: _____ Ø...
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