3.1, 3.2 Forward 3.1 Contacting your local Sykes AmeriPumps Distributor For any inquiry regarding the use, servicing or repair of your Sykes AmeriPumps pump, please contact This manual covers the Sykes AmeriPumps STANDARD RANGE TRAILER-MOUNTED PUMPSETS. your local Sykes AmeriPumps distributor.
If in ANY doubt please contact Sykes AmeriPumps for advice. Operating the pump - Note the general precautions starting on page 18 and ensure that you are familiar with the controls before operating the pump.
5.2.1 Overview SOURCE This section identifies the main components of the standard pump and provides general technical and performance data. It does not cover any special options or modifications made to suit customer requirements. MAIN FLOW VACUUM FLOW VACUUM DRAWN LUBRICATING OIL EXHAUST FLOW Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps...
Figures 21 to Figure 25, page 50–58, show the main pump in detail. Figures 27 and 30 on pages 63 - 65 show exploded views of the vacuum pump. Table 1 Main pump technical data Table 2 Vacuum system technical data Parameter GP100/WP150 GP150 GP200 Component/Parameter 60 cfm...
± 20% for individual machines. Therefore, all lifting and towing equipment must have a safe working load of at least 120% of the relevant indicated weight. Component/ Comments GP100/WP150 GP150 GP200 Table 4 Approximate component and combined weights Parameter Caterpillar C2.2...
6.4.3 Submerge the end of the suction hose. 6.4.4 Place the end of the discharge hose in a suitable outlet. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
Auto stand-by is activated when key switch is turned to left position (optional feature). To manually start the engine, turn the key to the right hand position. A separate manual is included for detailed programming information. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
The pump should prime automatically. In case of start-up failure, consult fault diagnosis chart. 6.6.2.7 When the pump is fully primed, re-adjust the surge control valve, as necessary, to avoid snoring (see figure 9, page 31). Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
Contact your local AmeriPump Sykes Distributor for advice. Pump Performance Fault Diagnosis Chart Figure 3 Priming System Fault Diagnosis Chart Figure 4 Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps •...
Lift engine by its lifting points (Lifting gear will be required). Continued on next page 7.3.8 Disconnect the pump from its mounts. 7.3.9 Using suitable lifting straps, remove pump end assembly. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
Clean the coalescent and oil filters with suitable solvent and fully dry both filters. 7 .7 .07 7 .7 .08 Reassembly is a straightforward reversal of disassembly. Clean or renew the coalescer filter. Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps •...
-an effect referred to as ‘snoring’ (See Figure 8, previous page, and Figure 9 above). Surge Control Air Outlet Valve Assembly Vacuum priming tank Figure 8 Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps Operations and Maintenance Instructions Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps •...
Withdraw each blade in turn and examine for damage, tip wear, face wear or distor- able to soak up any oil remaining in the pump. tion (refer to Figure 11, page 34 and Table 6, page 35 for limits). Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
Insert the blades into the rotor slots. 7.9.3.8 Fit the non-drive end cover, carefully engaging the bearings and then the dowels. Take care not to damage the oil seal during assembly. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
Fit and tighten the vacuum pump holding nuts. 7.10.0.2.2 Detach the valve seat, remove the ball and inspect both for wear and damage. 7.10.0.2.3 Re-fit or renew as appropriate. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
7.12.9 Check the wear plates and the impeller for wear and renew, if necessary. 7.12.10 If necessary, renew the wear ring and sleeve fitted to the hub of the impeller. Ensure that the ring is fitted squarely and securely to avoid damaging the pump pressure seal. 7.12.11 Refit the impeller and set the front and back clearances using shims as explained in Section 7.15.4, page 42. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
See Figure 21, page 51, and Figure 22, page 53. Disconnect the bearing hous- shoulder. ing bracket from the coalescer. 7.15.2.6 Remove the drive end angular contact ball races from their packaging and degrease. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps •...
7.15.4 Fitting the impeller and setting wear plate clearances 7.15.4.1 Clean the threaded portion of the shaft and impeller using solvent. Grease threads. Fit 5 of the 1mm impeller shims and screw the impeller into place. Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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AP22075R 4” Tail Lamp Assembly AP23062 Fender Assembly AP22041 Axle AP26070 Figure 20 Over the Road Trailer Assembly Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps...
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Pressure Seal Assembly WP150, WP200, Figure 23 Pressure Seal Assembly GP100, GP150, GP200 Ref Description Part No Back Cover Gasket/Gasket Vacuum AP5004411 Cover Gasket/Gasket Vacuum AP5004411 Spring Carrier AP3804164 Set Screw M8 x 50 AP9519104 Screw M6 x 25 AP9529365...
Non Return Valve Assembly GP100 GP200, WP200 Ref Description Part No Description Part No Figure 26 Non Return Valve Assemblies Valve Seat AP3814222 Valve Body AP3844080 Reflux Ball AP3814226 Reflux Ball AP3834248 Valve Body AP3824086 Valve Seat AP3814223 GP150 4” Table D Flange Gasket AP5004430...
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Bearing Shim AP6684105** Seal SPB60 AP6684102** ** Included in Vacuum Pump Rebuild Kit AP6684100 Figure 30 60 cfm Vacuum Priming Pump Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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28 Fulcrum Arm AP3564036** Tank Rebuild Kit** 29 Fulcrum Pin AP3564037** * Denotes Not Shown ** Included in Priming Tank Rebuild Kit AP3834000 Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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AP3824065 C23 Cover Gasket AP5004413 C24 Filter Retainer AP3804357 C25 Tank Mounting Nut AP82401 C26 Oil Feed Hose AP3804363 Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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Priming Tank Spares Figure 40 Priming Tank GP100, GP150, GP200, Ref Description WP150, & WP200 Priming Tank AP3834039 Stud - Priming Tank to Top Cover AP9509138 Washer AP82403 AP82401 Drain Plug 1/2” BSP AP9209420 Gasket Priming Tank to Tee Piece...
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CP750 Enclosure Assembly 8 x 10 AP66059 Display Screen CANplus 750 AP66122 CP 750 Panel AP66420 Circuit Card CP750 AP66423 Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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Table 8 Control Box Electrical Schematic Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps...
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High Float AP 66002 Low Float AP 66002 Float Assembly (not pictured) AP 66002 Figure 42 Auto Float Installation Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions • Standard Range Sound Attenuated Pumps Sykes AmeriPumps • Operations and Maintenance Instructions •...
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Recommended Spares GP100 & GP150 Recommended Spares GP200, WP200 GP200 WP200 GP100 WP150 Description Part No Part No 1 Year 2 Year Description Part No Part No 1 Year 2 Year Front Cover Joint AP5004317 AP5004317 Front Cover Gasket AP5004305...
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