GENERAL PUMP & EQUIPMENT HT 1.5-1500 Operating Instructions

GENERAL PUMP & EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
MANUFACTURING QUALITY HYDROSTATIC TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR CONTRACTORS AND INDUSTRY SINCE 1969
3276 BRUENING AVENUE SW
CANTON, OHIO 44706
PHONE 330-455-2100
TOLL FREE 800-594-5178
EMAIL gentest@bright.net
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL HT 1.5-1500

OUTPUT:

1.5 GPM at pressure up to 1500 PSI
Your HYDRO-TEST unit has been fully assembled, tested, and is ready to operate. Before
operating, please note the following:
1. Connect the outlet hose (3/8 ID, 2000 PSI rating) to the ½" SAE male connector
2. The pump crankcase has been filled prior to shipping. Check the dipstick before
3. Be sure the power supply is adequate for motor. Power requirements are 19
4. This HYDRO-TEST unit is designed to operate with standard water pressure. It is

TO OPERATE:

A. Connect inlet water supply to the female garden hose swivel fitting on the pump.
B. Connect the outlet hose to the item being tested. It is recommended that a bleed
C. Be sure you know what the maximum set pressure of your tester is (REFER TO
D. Be certain that you have water to the pump before operating. CAUTION!
E. When storing in freezing conditions, run a 50-50 mix of permanent type anti-

THERMAL DUMP VALVE:

Your test pump is equipped with a high temperature thermal dump valve on the by-pass loop. The
thermal dump valve will dump only if water in the by-pass loop reaches 145°F.
NOTE: UNDER NORMAL OPERATION THE DUMP VALVE WILL NOT DUMP .
located next to the gage.
operating to ensure no oil has been lost during shipping.
amps, 110 volts, single phase 60 cycle current.
not recommended that water pressure over 60 PSI be used to feed the pump.
Use only CLEAN water. DO NOT use water over 140 °F.
down fitting be installed at the connection to the system.
THE RELIEF VALVE SECTION) before testing anything.
Running the pump without water will greatly increase wear and will possibly
cause major damage to the pump.
freeze and water through the pump. If the pump freezes, serious damage will
occur.