INTRODUCTION This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual is designed to help you get the best performance and longest life from your RAE pump. This pump is a MSVF Series vertical multistage external mount pump. This pump should be securely mounted and not immersed during operation. This pump must be primed before operation. MSVF Series pumps are intended for industrial use to carry fluids such as water, coolant, light oil and other clean, non-aggressive liquids.
OPERATING PARAMETERS Ambient temperature: Max 104°F Liquid temperature range: 5°F to 158°F MSVF 1 MSVF 2 MSVF 3 MSVF 4 MSVF 8 Flow (gpm): 3 to 9 4 to 20 7 to 22 11 to 35 30 to 61 Head (feet): 57 to 689 85 to 768 57 to 712...
REQUIREMENTS impurities, a strainer should be installed 1.5’ to 3’ in front of the inlet (particularly 1. The pump should be located in a well- recommended for pumps with flows less ventilated but frost-free area. than 35 gpm). 2. The distance between pump-motor and 9.
the motor casing and connecting box subassembly together to proper position. Finally, screw the frame bolts tight, and put the WIRING DIAGRAM fan cover back. Figure 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE–SECTION D 3. The pump has been filled with liquid as described in the START UP instructions ! WARNING ! below.
SEAL MAINTENANCE ! CAUTION ! Mechanical seal will be adjusted Do not start the pump until it has been automatically. The rotating and stationary fully filled with liquid and air vented. parts are lubricated and cooled by the transferring liquid. Ensure air vent screw hole is fully When replacing the mechanical seal, the tightened.
TROUBLE SHOOTING–SECTION E ! WARNING ! Verify electrical supply has been switched off before trouble shooting. Fault Possible Causes Possible Solutions Motor does not 1. No electrical supply 1. Check power supply start 2. Fuses blown or breaker tripped 2. Replace fuses 3.
WARRANTY–SECTION G RAE Pumps will replace, within one year of shipment from our plant, any pump that, in our judgment, has failed due to defects in materials or workmanship, provided the pump has been properly installed and maintained and has not been subject to abuse. Modifications, including removal of pump tags or misapplication, void this warranty.
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