Table of Contents Safety Symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand all General Safety Information instructions, important safeguards and safety precautions before Servicing the Seals operating or servicing any pump. Failure to do so may result in Discharge Manifold Removal property damage, personal injury or death.
General Safety Information A. FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE LIQUID HAZARD Do not operate pump with flammable or explosive liquids unless extraordinary safety precautions are observed. Leaks of flammable or explosive liquids, if exposed to elevated temperatures, static electricity, sparks or other hazards, will result in flame or possible explosion, causing serious personal injury, death or property damage.
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General Safety Information and Symbols F. OVER PRESSURIZATION HAZARD CONTINUED Do not operate high-pressure pumping system unless extraordinary safety precautions are observed. A high-pressure pumping system can deadhead or over pressurize causing serious personal injury and property damage. 1. All high-pressure systems require a primary pressure regulating device (e.g., regulator or unloader) and a secondary pressure safety relief device (e.g., pop-off valve, safety valve, rupture disc) to assure proper pressure setting and overpressure protection.
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1. Fill pump crankcase to specific capacity indicated on data sheet or service manual prior to startup. 2. Cat Pumps premium custom-blend oil is available worldwide in 21-ounce bottles, (single and 12-pack cases), 2.5 gallon jugs (single and 2-pack) or 30 gallon drums. Use of other oils may void the warranty.
MANIFOLD. Examine low-pressure seals for wear to the internal ridges, outer surfaces NOTE: On models 1530, 1531, 2510, 2511, the spacer with coil springs may or for broken springs. Replace as needed. stay in the discharge manifold or inlet manifold. On models 1540, 1540E, Press low-pressure seal into each seal chamber of the Inlet Manifold with the high-pressure seal spacer will generally stay in the inlet manifold.
Models 1540, 1540E, 2510, 2511: The seal retainer openings should Models 1530, 1531, 1540, 1540E, 2510 and 2511: Use a pliers to grasp be at top and bottom. Press completely into crankcase. the spring retainer by the tab at the top and remove from valve chamber.
See Preventative Maintenance completely seated. Check-List. 15. Models 1530, 1531, 2510, 2511: Place washer, then coil spring on top of Rotate crankshaft by hand to feel for smooth bearing movement. the spring retainer. Examine crankshaft oil seals externally for drying, cracking or leaking.
Cat Pumps recommends using our custom-blend premium grade hydraulic oil formulated to meet Cat Pumps specifications. For best results, perform an initial oil change after the first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter.