Monarch Industries ACT-SD Series Owner's Manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE PUMP.
SAFETY
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY MESSAGES.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
•
• Review instructions before operating.
APPLICATION
These pumps may be direct-coupled or belt driven from a suitable
power source - electric motor, gas engine, etc. They are intended
for installations where the vertical distance from the pump to
water surface does not exceed 7.5m (25 ft.). In all installations,
friction losses in the piping must be taken into consideration.
Pump models ACT-5SD and ACT-6SD should not be used for
pumping liquid fertilizer. Pump model ACT-8SD can be used for
liquid fertilizer if equipped with the high temperature (Viton) seal.
MODEL
PUMP
ACT-5SD
ACT-6SD
ACT-8SD
Complete Pressure and Flow Data is available in the Product Specification Sheets and Performance Curve Section.
(a) LOCATION: The pump should be installed in a location that
provides adequate drainage, room for servicing, and protec-
tion from freezing. A proper foundation is necessary to main-
tain the alignment between pump and power source. To re-
duce friction losses and provide maximum capacities, the
location of the pump should be such that a minimum of suction
piping is required.
(b) SUCTION PIPE: It is recommended that only new, clean pipe
or hose be used and the size be the same as the pump suction
tapping. If the pump is installed any appreciable distance
away from the source of water supply, the suction pipe should
be increased by one size. The suction pipe must always slope
upwards from the water source to the pump to avoid air
pockets in the line. In cases where the pump has to be reprimed
often,and it is not necessary that a lot of water be delivered, it
is advisable to use a 90° or 45° elbow on the suction line. This
enables the pump to prime sooner and also prevents kinking of
the hose. In cases where a maximum volume of water is
required over a prolonged period of time, the suction line should
be led almost horizontally to the pump. Non-toxic thread
compound should be used on all pipe joints and connections
should be thoroughly tightened. A foot valve should be con-
nected to the bottom end of the suction pipe and must be
submerged at all times.
ACT-SD SERIES
Side Discharge Centrifugal Pump
(For Belt or Coupling Drive)
PERFORMANCE
10 20
RPM HP
3450 1-1/2 66
2250 1/3 42 21
3450 2-1/2
1750 1/2 50 37
3450 5
1750 1 93 78
INSTALLATION
TOTAL HEAD IN FEET
30 40 50 60 80
CAPACITY IN GPM
65 62 58 53 38
90 88 85 80 66
11
170 168 164 155 135
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(c) FOUNDATION: A rigid mounting system must be provided for
the pumps to ensure that correct alignment of the drive
coupling can be maintained. It is recommended that a mount-
ing frame be constructed from heavy steel channel and both
the pump transmission and the power source be bolted to this.
If possible, the frame itself should be securely anchored to a
rigid concrete foundation.
PRIMING
Figure 1
FITTING
DRAIN
PLUG
100 120 140
18
47 17
122 88 55
DISCHARGE
PIPE
PUMP
POWER
SOURCE
WELL CASING
SUCTION LINE
FOOT VALVE