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INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps Series: CT4QP & CT6QP Diesel Units with AUTO-PRIME System DISCONTINUED Parts may NOT be available 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.
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SAFETY FIRST! Please Read This Before Installing Or Operating Pump. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT Always Wear Eye Protection When Working On Pumps. PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols: Make sure lifting devices are securely fastened each time before lifting.
SECTION B: GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Locate the pump on a firm footing to make sure the pump will not move due to vibration. Pumps improperly placed or blocked have been known to fall into the well or pit when the B-1) To the Purchaser: suction line was full of liquid.
SECTION D: OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS 6. To obtain more capacity or pressure, increase the speed of the engine. The automatic AUTO-PRIME dry priming system fills the pump 7. The discharge of a self priming centrifugal pump may be case with liquid while starting the pump. A self priming pump closed briefly without damaging the pump.
3. If the pump is inoperative for a long period of time, or appears (item 24) The large hatch cover can be easily removed for not to use any grease, remove and clean the cup thoroughly. inspection or replacement of internal parts. Ca ke d g re as e i n t he cu p c an cr e at e a p ro bl em o f non-lubrication to the seal.
FIGURE 3 Typical Pump Cut-away SECTION G: SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT (item 40) The volute is normally held in the case by three stainless steel studs and cap screws (some larger sizes use 5 G-1) Replacement Through Hatch Cover: studs). The volute can be removed only after the hatch or case cover (item 24) has been removed.
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Remove the seal spring and spring holder. At this time the and tapped holes for a wheel puller, if necessary use a wheel rotating portion and the seat can be removed without further puller to remove the impeller. Remove the the four (4) nuts that dissassembling of the pump.
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FIGURE 6 A seal installation tool must be used. The seal must be seated The spring holder (6) is furnished specifically for installations securely in the seat ring with the lapped face out. The unlapped where the impeller hub is not large enough and is needed to face is marked and correctly assembled when shipped.
SECTION H: Belleville Washer Installation: SECTION I: REPLACEMENT PARTS The bearing support bracket pedestals use belleville spring I-1 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS: washers between the bearing and closure plate at the shaft When ordering replacement parts, ALWAYS furnish the extension end. These eliminate the shaft end play and must be following information: installed correctly as shown in Figures 8 and 9.
SECTION J: TROUBLE SHOOTING J-2) PUMP FAILS TO DEVELOP SUFFICIENT PRESSURE OR CAPACITY J-1) PUMP FAILS TO PRIME OR PRIMES SLOWLY 1. Slow priming or failure of pump to prime is in most every 1. Check pump speed. A slow running pump will not deliver instance the result of an air leak in the suction line of the pump much capacity or pressure head.
Pump Model: CT4QP (PO4LC-10D) PARTS KITS Seal Kit....P/N: 089079 Overhaul Kit..P/N: 089090 PARTS LIST ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO Pin, Spring 1/4" Dia x 1.00" Lg 625-02841 Screw, Hex Hd 1/2-13 x 1.75" Lg, Z.P. 1-71-6 Washer 1/2", Zinc Pltd 625-01104 Cover, Hatch P-4515...
IMPORTANT ! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. Complete the Warranty Registration Form and returned to Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Warranty Service Group IMPORTANT! If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps &...
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Limited Warranty We warrant to our immediate customer and to the ultimate consumer that products of our manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following time periods, when installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions.
START-UP REPORT ENGINE DRIVEN This report is designed to insure the customer that customer service and a quality product are the number one priority with Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Please answer the following questions completely and as accurately as possible. Mail this form to: In U.S.A.
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I have received the previous information (Name of Operator) Name of Company Date: I Certify this report to be accurate (Name of Start-Up person) Employed by Date: Date and Time of Start-Up Present at Start-Up: ( ) Engineer ( ) Operator ( ) Contractor ( ) Other To be filled out by factory:...
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IMPORTANT ! WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty. Complete the Warranty Registration Form and returned to Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. Warranty Service Group IMPORTANT! If you have a claim under the provision of the warranty, contact your local Crane Pumps &...
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