SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS Protect pump from freezing conditions by draining liquid and pumping a permanent-type automobile antifreeze This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on containing a rust inhibitor through the system, your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal coating the pump interior.
SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 1532C-6ESP-03 ..Pump with 6.5 hp PowerPro gas engine 3430-0774 ..Pump only for 3/4” shaft gas engine mount Max Flow Rate ........170 GPM Max Pressure .
PLUMBING INSTALLATION For best possible performance and continuous, satisfactory SUCTION CONNECTION operation, read these instructions before installing your new Connect either rigid pipe or flexible suction hose to pump pump. suction. If hose is selected, hose must be rated to hold the suction vacuum and prevent collapse while the pump is running.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE PUMP Before starting engine, be sure the priming chamber is filled Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline can explode. with liquid and the discharge hose is secure (Figure 1). Store gasoline away from the engine. Add gasoline to the engine only when the engine is off.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER The air filter should be checked every month for dust and dirt accumulation. Every 6 months, the filter element should be removed and cleaned. Clean the foam element with detergent and warm water. Squeeze out excess water and let it dry. Before reinstalling the filter element, soak it with engine oil and squeeze out the excess.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE INITIAL ASSEMBLY – GAS ENGINE, C-FACED ELECTRIC MOTOR, OR PEDESTAL MOUNT 5. Leave paper gasket on pump over mounting studs. If 1. Prior to assembly, visually inspect pump outlet for gasket is damaged, replace with a new one. Gasket impeller spacer.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 9 4. Remove (6) nuts and lock washers holding adapter to pump (Figure 13). Mechanical seal will be exposed after adapter is removed. Be careful not to damage seal 12. Apply an anti-seize compound to engine, motor, or faces.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE WEAR PLATE 1. Inspect wear plate for excessive wear, surface grooves or impeller contact. Replace if needed (Figure 15). Figure 18 Worn or damaged impeller/drive sleeve may cause the pump to under perform or become unbalanced, causing mechanical seal damage.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY 1. Insert a shim between the impeller vanes and pump wear plate. A shim 1/2” wide and 0.040” to 0.050” is required. Plastic or steel banding can be used as a shim. Verify banding thickness prior to use. Place shim material into the pump through the outlet port.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-prime, inspect suction system for air leaks, and/or check Not primed . assembly . Pump takes too long to prime . Check for air leaks or defective check valve . Flow through pump completely or Locate and remove obstruction .
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Rotating and/or reciprocating parts Refer to engine section . drag . Maximum engine speed not to exceed engine manufacturer’s Speed too high . recommendation . Check clearances between face of vanes and case . Should not Internal leakage .
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