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Specifications Information and Repair Parts Manual
Engine-Driven Centrifugal Pumps
Operating Instructions & Maintenance Manual
Engine-Driven Centrifugal Pumps
sure extinguisher is in operating condition – check the pressure gauge
or indicator. Be familiar with its proper use. Consult local fire
sure extinguisher is in operating condition – check the pressure
department for the correct type of extinguisher for your application.
gauge or indicator. Be familiar with its proper use. Consult local fire
Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Protection Association
department for the correct type of extinguisher for your application.
are appropriate for most applications.
Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Protection Association
IMPORTANT: Positively no smoking!
are appropriate for most applications.
1.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA!! Exhaust fumes
IMPORTANT: Positively no smoking!
contain carbon monoxide, which is an odorless and poisonous gas.
12. DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA!! Exhaust fumes
If equipment is located in an enclosed area, use an exhaust line to the
contain carbon monoxide, which is an odorless and poisonous gas.
outside and regularly check the exhaust system for leaks. Be sure the
If equipment is located in an enclosed area, use an exhaust line to the
area is well ventilated.
outside and regularly check the exhaust system for leaks. Be sure the
2.
Check engine oil and fuel levels before initial startup each day. Stay away
area is well ventilated.
from moving parts. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts and ties. Make sure
13. Check engine oil and fuel levels before initial startup each day. Stay away
all nuts and bolts are secure. Keep power shields and guards in place. If
from moving parts. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts and ties. Make sure
adjustments must be made while the unit is running, use extreme caution
all nuts and bolts are secure. Keep power shields and guards in place. If
around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
adjustments must be made while the unit is running, use extreme caution
3.
Do not operate this equipment when mentally or physically fatigued.
around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
14. Do not operate this equipment when mentally or physically fatigued.
Be careful not to touch the exterior of the engine, especially the muffler
and the surrounding area. The engine is hot enough to be painful or
Be careful not to touch the exterior of the engine, especially the muffler
cause injury!
and the surrounding area. The engine is hot enough to be painful or
4.
Prevent accidental starting by always removing spark plug or by
cause injury!
disconnecting and grounding spark plug wire before working on engine or
15. Prevent accidental starting by always removing spark plug or by
the equipment driven by engine.
disconnecting and grounding spark plug wire before working on engine or
5.
Familiarize yourself with all controls. Learn how to stop an engine quickly
the equipment driven by engine.
in an emergency.
16. Familiarize yourself with all controls. Learn how to stop an engine quickly
6.
Keep the equipment and surrounding area clean. Remove all oil deposits
in an emergency.
from equipment and surrounding area. Accumulations of grease and oil
17. Keep the equipment and surrounding area clean. Remove all oil deposits
may present a fire hazard and can cause engine damage. Cleaning rags
from equipment and surrounding area. Accumulations of grease and oil
and other flammable waste materials must be stored in approved metal
may present a fire hazard and can cause engine damage. Cleaning rags
containers.
and other flammable waste materials must be stored in approved metal
7.
All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the working area. Keep
containers.
children away from power equipment. Keep work area clean. Cluttered
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the working area. Keep
areas invite accidents.
children away from power equipment. Keep work area clean. Cluttered
8.
When shutting off a gasoline engine, be sure it is completely stopped
areas invite accidents.
before leaving the work area.
19. When shutting off a gasoline engine, be sure it is completely stopped
INSTALLATION
before leaving the work area.
INSTALLATION
The pumps should not be used in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
In order to safely use this product, familiarize yourself with this pump and
The pumps should not be used in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
also with the liquid (chemical, etc.) that is going to be pumped through
In order to safely use this product, familiarize yourself with this pump and
the unit. This pump is not suitable for many liquids.
also with the liquid (chemical, etc.) that is going to be pumped through
the unit. This pump is not suitable for many liquids.
IMPORTANT: For installations where property damage might result from an
inoperative or leaking pump due to power outages, discharge line blockage
IMPORTANT: For installations where property damage might result from an
or any other reason, a back-up system(s) and/or warning system(s) should be
used.
inoperative or leaking pump due to power outages, discharge line blockage
1.
Locate pump as close to the fluid source as possible, making the suction
or any other reason, a back-up system(s) and/or warning system(s) should be
line as short and direct as possible.
used.
1.
Locate pump as close to the fluid source as possible, making the suction
line as short and direct as possible.
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The unit should be placed where the pump/engine is protected from the
weather and extremes of heat, cold and humidity.
The unit should be placed where the pump/engine is protected from the
2.
Mount the unit on a solid foundation. On fixed installation, install both a
weather and extremes of heat, cold and humidity.
union and a gate valve (not furnished) on the discharge side of the pump
2.
Mount the unit on a solid foundation. On fixed installation, install both a
for service convenience.
union and a gate valve (not furnished) on the discharge side of the pump
for service convenience.
Do not use a globe or other restricting type of valve at the discharge, as
this would seriously restrict the capacity of the pump.
Do not use a globe or other restricting type of valve at the discharge, as
3.
Attach suction line piping to the suction inlet and discharge line piping
this would seriously restrict the capacity of the pump.
to the discharge outlet. The suction line should be positioned such that
3.
Attach suction line piping to the suction inlet and discharge line piping
there is a continual upward slope from the fluid source to the pump. Avoid
to the discharge outlet. The suction line should be positioned such that
using loops or sections of pipe or fittings which might permit air to become
there is a continual upward slope from the fluid source to the pump. Avoid
trapped.
using loops or sections of pipe or fittings which might permit air to become
IMPORTANT: If plastic or fabric hose is used for the suction piping, it should be
trapped.
of a reinforced type so as not to collapse under suction. The discharge piping
IMPORTANT: If plastic or fabric hose is used for the suction piping, it should be
should be at least the same size as the discharge connection. Suction piping
of a reinforced type so as not to collapse under suction. The discharge piping
should be the same size as the discharge piping or one size larger. Unless
should be at least the same size as the discharge connection. Suction piping
long horizontal runs are involved, discharge piping should not be larger than
should be the same size as the discharge piping or one size larger. Unless
suction piping. Avoid using looped sections of pipe, which might permit air to
long horizontal runs are involved, discharge piping should not be larger than
become entrapped. Assure air-tight pipe connections with the use of a pipe
suction piping. Avoid using looped sections of pipe, which might permit air to
joint sealant.
become entrapped. Assure air-tight pipe connections with the use of a pipe
4.
Fill pump with liquid. A foot-valve may be used on the suction line to
joint sealant.
assist in faster pumping. The foot-valve should be installed when the
4.
Fill pump with liquid. A foot-valve may be used on the suction line to
suction lift is over 10 feet or when the suction line is over 10 feet long.
assist in faster pumping. The foot-valve should be installed when the
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BRP500TP2, BRP520TP3, BRP650HP2
MBRP500TP2 Rev A | 3/2020
6/2019
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