Specifications; Preparing Unit For Operation - Brave BRP500TP2 Owner's Manual

Specifications Information and Repair Parts Manual
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serving all safety information. Failure to comply with the safety instructions accompanying this product could result in personal injury and/or property damage!
Retain instructions for future reference. Brave reserves the right to discontinue any model or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligation.
Periodic maintenance and inspection is required on all pumps to ensure proper operation. Unit must be clear of debris and sediment. Inspect for leaks and loose
bolts. Failure to do so voids warranty.
Brave Water Pumps
DESCRIPTION
Brave engine driven pumps are commercial duty, centrifugal, self-priming (to 25 ft. vertical lift after initially filling casing with liquid), portable units. Pumps are
equipped with industry standard mechanical shaft seals. Iron suction and discharge manifolds are standard male NPT threads for direct connection to swivel hose
fitting with gasket, or standard NPT pipe fittings. Discharge manifold can be rotated 180˚ (in 90˚ increments); left side discharge, front discharge or right side dis-
charge. Pump components will handle liquids with a temperature range of 40˚ to 180˚F (4˚ to 82˚ C). Pump only nonflammable liquids compatible with pump com-
ponent materials. Brave pumps are close coupled to internal combustion engines manufactured by Honda. All engines meet current EPA emissions requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS

Standard units are constructed of cast aluminum with cast iron impeller ("P"
series - cast aluminum), cast iron volute, and cast iron suction and discharge
manifolds. Standard seals are EPDM with silicon-carbide ("P" series – carbon-
ceramic) wear faces.
UNPACKING
1. Remove pump from packaging materials.
2. Package should include: pump/engine mounted in roll frame, strainer,
general/safety manual, specification/parts manual, engine manual.
3. Make sure all components are accounted for before discarding packaging
material.
4. Inspect all components for damage.
5. No assembly is required for standard engine driven pumps.

PREPARING UNIT FOR OPERATION

Placing Pump
1. Always place the pump as close to the liquid source as possible. Priming
efficiency and pump output will be reduced if a long (>25 ft.) suction line
is used. Keep all lines as short and straight as possible. Avoid any sharp
bends. Suction line cannot have loops or high spots, hose must have a
gradual slope up to pump.
2. Pump/engine must be located on a solid level surface.
Connecting Hose or Piping
1. All suction hose/piping connection must be air tight. Pump will not prime if
there are any air leaks in the suction line or connections.
2. Use only non-collapsible hose or pipe on the suction. If collapsible hose
is used on the discharge, the end of discharge line is submerged in liquid,
or a check valve is placed in the discharge line, a means of venting air out
of the pump during the priming cycle must be employed.
3. Always use a suction strainer to keep large debris out of the pump. Position
strainer well below liquid surface and on a bed of rocks or other suitable
surface. If possible tie strainer up so it is suspended off pit bottom. As a
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last resort tie the strainer in a large submerged bucket if bottom of water
source is too soft or muddy.
Before Starting Engine
1. Fill engine crankcase
recommendations for service classification and viscosity of oil as detailed
in engine manual.
2. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, fuel. Follow engine manufacturer's
guidelines as listed in engine manual.
3. Always fill pump with liquid through the priming port located on top of the
discharge manifold or pump casing before starting engine. Remember the
pump is self-priming only when the pump is filled with liquid.
Operation
1. Make certain pump is filled with liquid before starting engine. Failure to do
so will result in damage to the mechanical shaft seal. Never run pump dry.
DO NOT USE PUMP IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. DO NOT PUMP
VOLATILE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
2. Follow engine manufacturer's starting procedure. Run engine at full speed
during priming. After pump has primed speed may be reduced to regulate
pump output.
3. Pump will self-prime to a vertical height of 10' in less than one minute,
20' in 2 minutes, 25' may take up to 4 minutes. If pump doesn't prime:
Check for air leaks, move pump closer to liquid, shorten suction line,
remove loops and high spots from suction line, refill pump with liquid, see
troubleshooting guide in this manual.
4. Always allow engine to cool before refueling.
After Pump is Shut Down
1. Always flush the pump out at the end of operation if the liquid being
pumped may leave a solid or sticky residue inside of pump, or if a buildup
of sediment inside the pump is expected.
2. Always drain pump completely of liquid if there is a chance of freezing.
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