GPI PA-120H Owner's Manual

GPI PA-120H Owner's Manual

115-volt plastic utility pump

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PA-120H and PA-200H
115-volt Plastic Utility Pump
Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information .............................................................. 1
Installation ............................................................................. 2
Operation .............................................................................. 3
Maintenance ......................................................................... 4
Repair ................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 9
Illustrated Parts List ............................................................ 10
Specifications ...................................................................... 11
Service ................................................................................ 11

GENERAL INFORMATION

Purpose of this Manual
This manual will assist you in operating and maintaining your
pump. It provides information which will help you achieve years
of dependable performance and trouble-free operation.
Using fluids, other than those for which the pump was designed,
could lead to serious personal injury and void the warranty.
Before operating your pump, read this manual thoroughly. If
you have problems with your pump in the future, please refer to
the Maintenance and Troubleshooting Sections.
For assistance, contact your dealer or the GPI Customer
Service Department.
To protect against overload, this pump is equipped with a
thermal protector, which resets automatically, and a circuit
09/05
" A G r e a t P l a i n s Ve n t u r e s S u b s i d i a r y "
breaker, which resets manually. If your pump stops unexpect-
edly, please reference further information about the thermal
protector and circuit breaker in the Operations or Troubleshoot-
ing Sections.
How to Use this Manual
Specific part names and numbers are given in the Illustrated
Parts List at the end of this manual.
This symbol is used throughout this manual to call
your attention to safety messages.
Warnings alert you to the potential for personal injury.
Cautions call attention to practices or procedures which may
damage your equipment.
Notes give you information that can improve efficiency of
operations.
It is your responsibility to:
make sure all operators have access to adequate instruc-
tions about safe operating and maintenance procedures.
know and follow all safety precautions specified by your
chemical manufacturer.
know proper safety guidelines for providing electrical power
to your pump.
Read Me!
For your safety, review these warnings and cautions before
operating your pump.
1. The system is approved for herbicides, pesticides, and
other agricultural chemicals only. Do not use with gaso-
line, diesel, other flammable fluids, or micro-encapsulated
chemicals.
2. When handling chemicals, always wear protective clothing
such as goggles, gloves, and respirators, as instructed by
the chemical manufacturer.
3. This pump is designed for use with GFCI protected, 115-
volt power. Do not attempt installation or operation with 12-
volt, 24-volt, or 230-volt power sources. Use only three-
pronged, grounded connectors. Do not use two-prong
adapters. Inspect power cords regularly and replace if
signs of wear are evident.
4. Serious electrical shock can result from operating electri-
cal equipment on wet ground.
5. To avoid personal injury, use a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) approved by Underwriters Laboratories Stan-
dard 943 with this pump.
5252 East 36th Street North
Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205
TEL: 316-686-7361
FAX: 316-686-6746
www.gpi.net
1-800-835-0113
Rev. A 921492-2
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Sections. 4. Serious electrical shock can result from operating electri- For assistance, contact your dealer or the GPI Customer cal equipment on wet ground. Service Department. 5. To avoid personal injury, use a ground fault circuit inter-...
  • Page 2: Installation

    6. Do not exceed standard duty cycle for non-viscous chem- Install with 2-inch Union Ring icals of 30 minutes ON and 30 minutes OFF. Allow the 1. Tighten the bung adapter onto the tank with a pipe pump to cool for 30 minutes. wrench.
  • Page 3: Operation

    GPI. Contact 3. Open the nozzle and pump at full flow until the system your distributor or GPI Customer Service for more information. is full of chemical. Serious electrical shock can result from operating electrical 4.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    Dispense Chemical nipple. The PA-120H pump is intended for use with thin chemicals 3. Lift the pump from the tank. (Figure 7) The gasket may and the PA-200H for medium/thick chemicals only. Some stick inside the inlet fitting.
  • Page 5 Both the 4-inch and dry break inlets seal automatically when CAUTION: Do not run the pump any longer than necessary removed from the tank. To flush properly, the inlet must be without flow. “Dry running” can cause overheating and open. One way to keep these inlets open is to temporarily pump damage.
  • Page 6: Repair

    4. Place the pump inlet and hose end in the flush tank filled REPAIR with 100% antifreeze. (Figure 12) !!! W A R N I N G !!! Figure 12 When handling chemicals, always wear protective clothing such as goggles, gloves, and respirators, as instructed by the chemical manufacturer.
  • Page 7 3. Lift the motor from the housing and drive shaft. (Figure 18) Figure 16 Figure 18 NOTE: Ensure proper seating of the O-ring between the inlet fitting and the housing. 4. As appropriate for your pump either remove the motor 3.
  • Page 8 4. Disconnect the terminal wires from the back of the old 2. Remove the coverplate and O-ring from the housing. switch. (Figure 21) 3. As appropriate for your pump, remove the drive key, wearplates, and gears from the housing. (Figure 22) Figure 21 Figure 22 5.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A. MOTOR DOES NOT 1. Circuit breaker tripped Manually reset circuit breaker located in cover assembly. See Operations Section. 2. Switch defective Remove cover assembly and inspect switch. Replace, if necessary. 3. Motor burned out Remove motor and test by making grounded connection to GFCI protected 115-volt power.
  • Page 10: Illustrated Parts List

    Handle ............... 1 118023-1 Handle Grip ............... 1 904002-24 Sems Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4 in........2 119006-1 Motor Assembly, 115-volt (PA-120H) ...... 1 119006-2 Motor Assembly, 115-volt (PA-200H) ...... 1 119107-1 Cover Assembly with Circuit Breaker ...... 1 904001-99 Pan HD Screw, 8-32 x 5/16 in.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Bung: 2 or 4 inch telephone call or letter. GPI can also inform you of any special Nipple: 2 inch requirements you will need to follow for transportation and...
  • Page 12 To make a claim against this warranty, contact the GPI Customer Service Department at 316-686-7361 or 1-800-835-0113. Or by mail at: Great Plains Industries, Inc.

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