MODEL 384 IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER: Warning: Sudden Start-Up Hazard This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This Disconnect and lock out power source before servicing. information should be given to the owner/operator of Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious this equipment.
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MODEL 384 PUMP FLEXIBLE COUPLING Warning: DRIVER Expansion Hazard POWER FRAME Water expands when heated. Install properly sized thermal expansion tanks and relief valves. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury, death or property damage. PIPE BASE PLATE Read and understand all safety warnings at the beginning of the manual before beginning installation or any...
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MODEL 384 Warning: Lifting Hazard GATE VALVE The motor and pump assembly may be very heavy. Use extreme caution and safe lifting equipment during the lifting DISCHARGE procedure. Failure to follow these instructions could result PIPING in serious personal injury, death or property damage. CHECK VALVE IMPORTANT: The pump base must be set level to avoid...
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MODEL 384 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIESEL ENGINES: To check parallel misalignment, mount the dial indicator base to one coupling half, or shaft, and position the dial indicator button on the outside diameter of the opposite coupling half. Set ENGINE FLUIDS. Many diesel engines are shipped dry and the dial to zero.
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MODEL 384 Electrolyte is not furnished by Aurora Pump; it must be NEGATIVE (-) CABLES FROM BOTH procured locally (approximately 16 quarts per battery). BATTERIES (SETS) TO GROUND ON ENGINE BLOCK Electrolyte must be added and the batteries charged at a low STARTER rate for at least 24 hours prior to start-up.
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MODEL 384 important to contact the factory for re-evaluation of the system with respect to back pressure. A larger muffler and piping may GAUGE BYPASS VALVES be required to allow the engine to operate properly. NORMALLY CLOSED The flexible connectors furnished by Aurora are intended for ENGINE use as a vibration control device and cannot be substituted for REGULATOR VALVE...
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MODEL 384 Components Furnished By Aurora Pump Item Quantity Description Number Required 2" NPT Lockable Fuel Cap “Z” Npt Vent/Flash Arrestor Fuel Gauge – 2" NPT 1" NPT Drain Plug Fuel Fill Tube – 2" NPT Fuel Return Tube – 1/2" NPT Tube Fitting 1/2"...
MODEL 384 13. Finally, close all valves and record the above readings in GPM At Various Nozzle Sizes Nozzle Step 9 at shut-off (zero GPM) condition. Pressure 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 If a number of automatic and/or manual starts are to be demonstrated, this series of tests can now be conducted.
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MODEL 384 LUBRICATION OF IMPELLER SHAFT BEARINGS: electrical assembly shall be per EN 60204-1. The installer shall ensure that any displays and control actuators are designed and Regreaseable bearings will require periodic lubrication and can installed in accordance with EN 894. The nature of the pumped be accomplished by using the zerk or lubrication fittings in the liquid precludes the need for an emergency stop device;...
MODEL 384 Warning: Warning: High Pressure Hazard High Pressure Hazard The pump is rated at a maximum of 175 psi at 150°F. Make certain that the internal pressure of the pump Do not exceed this pressure. Install properly sized is relieved before continuing. Failure to follow the pressure relief valves in system.
MODEL 384 3. Place one ring of packing (28) into the packing cover (26). 10. Install new casing gasket (8). Then install the pump On successive rings of packing stagger the packing joints assembly into the volute. to prevent excessive leakage through the packing box. If a lantern ring (29) is used, place a second ring of packing (28) 11.
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MODEL 384 16. Remove the grease fittings (43) from the power frame. 4. Fasten bearing cap (49) in position with capscrews (48). Position slingers (47) on the shaft. 17. Unscrew capscrews (48) and remove bearing cap (49). Remove O-ring (oil lubed only) and retainer ring (52). 5.
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MODEL 384 65 22 10 12 16 11 9B 9A 9C 9 43 51 22 23 28 29 Figure 11. Model 384. MODEL 384 LIST OF PARTS Compression Fitting Impeller Key Bearing Cap Compression Fitting Back Wear Ring 51/51A. Lip Seal Tubing Gland Clamp Retaining Ring...
WARRANTY Seller warrants equipment (and its component parts) of its own manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from the date of installation or start-up, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment, whichever occurs first.
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