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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 In our continuing effort to provide excellence in low maintenance, easy to operate Sludge Removal Systems, we have assembled this Operations and Maintenance Manual. Contained in this manual is the information necessary to properly install, operate and maintain the Crisafulli Sludge Removal System.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 SRS CRISAFULLI WARRANTY The Company warrants all parts and assemblies to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of acceptance unless otherwise stated on a SRS Crisafulli, Inc.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 The following safety guidelines are for the safe operation of the Crisafulli Rotomite. Remember, no number of safety guidelines nor any amount of safety equipment can make operation of any piece of equipment totally safe unless the operator follows the guidelines and uses the equipment prudently.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 INSTALLATION Upon installation, utilize the following checklist: Review owner/operators manual. Check and adhere to all warning/safety signs. If signs become illegible, replace them. Ensure that all guards are secured firmly in place. Ensure that all shafts turn freely.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 SAFE SERVICING OF THE DREDGE 1. Keep the dredge clean. This will reveal any damage caused by vibration, wear, etc. and allow proper maintenance. 2. Follow all safety procedures for power shut off at your site. Dredge power must be shut off during servicing operations unless work requires otherwise.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 The Rotomite was shipped in good condition but must be inspected for any damage that may have occurred during shipping and handling. Note and advise the factory of any damage immediately at the following address: INSTALLATION Upon installation, utilize the following checklist: Review owner/operators manual.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 PLACING THE ROTOMITE INTO THE WATER The best and most often used method for placing the Rotomite into the pond is to attach 4 equal length slings to the lifting eyes that are welded to each corner of the platform.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Proper rotation of the hydraulic system is critical. Looking at the shaft of the electric motor the shaft should rotate clockwise. The best way to check is for the electric motor to be disconnected then check rotation. Check fluid levels and fill as required.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 After the operators manual has been read and understood, start the motor and allow a 5 - 10 minute warm up period. Upon startup, the hydraulic charge pressure for both the propulsion and the sludge pumps should read between 200 and 300 psi.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 The hydraulic oil reservoir should be filled as needed. When cold the oil level should be at the bottom of the sight gauge. Review all pertinent operation and maintenance sections of this catalog for the specific instructions for each individual component.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 The hoist control lever is located on the left side of the operator. To lift the ladder up pull the lever rearward. To lower the ladder, push the lever forward. The lever should spring back to center each time you let go of it.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 These tips are provided to aid the operator in maximizing the performance and efficiency of the equipment. All applications are different, these tips are only suggestions and guidelines as to how this equipment should be run. Should any questions arise as to how the equipment should be performing, please consult the factory.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Failure to pump Pump not primed. Prime pump. Pump speed too low or head too high. Consult SRS Crisafulli, Inc. Air leak. Check and rework suction line. Plugged suction. Remove obstacle. Pump or suction pipe not completely filled with Check supply.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Excessive noise Misalignment. Align rotating parts. Material lodged in impeller. Remove Material. Worn bearings. Replace bearings. Impeller bolt loose or broken. Replace bolt. Cavitation. Raise cutterhead to dilute slurry. Direction of impeller rotation wrong. Reverse rotation.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Disconnect and lockout the power source to insure that power to the pump will not be engaged while the work is being done. Remove the pump from the cutterhead and discharge hose. Remove the suction plate.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Remove suction base retaining bolts and suction base cover. Remove the impeller retaining nut. Withdraw impeller from pump case. Note: (2) 5/8-16 set screws may be removed from impeller base plate to allow use of bar type puller. Remove volute. Remove upper 1/2"...
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Remove pump impeller as outlined in impeller removal instructions. Remove any burrs or foreign material from shaft. Remove seal retaining ring (10). Using an external snap ring pliers. Remove rotating assembly of outboard mechanical seal (13) by pulling assembly out by hand.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Install the stationary seal holder (12). Using 18" threaded rods will ease installation. While installing the holder be careful not to hit the mating ring on the shaft, as this can lead to seal failure. Reinstall the eight set screws.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Install the mating ring and the O-ring into the stationary seal holder. Apply a light oil lubricant to the O-ring to ease installation. Install the O-ring (7) into the housing. Apply a light oil lubricant to the O-ring. Care must be taken not to cut, twist or roll the O-ring.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Minimum cleanliness code rating of ISO 16/14/12 or numerically lower for particle sizes of 2, 5, 15 micrometers or larger, respectively. The following sample intervals are for hydraulic systems in use under normal operating conditions at pressures in excess of 3000 psi at the aforementioned cleanliness code.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Check all filters and verify that no filter is operating through the bypass. The suction filters are equipped with visual indicator lights on the instrument panel. The return filter is equipped with a visual indicator on the filter housing mounted to the hydraulic tank.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 All bearings on Crisafulli pumps are pre-lubricated prior to shipment with Shell Alvania grease. During shipment the bearings are subjected to vibration which may work the grease out of the bearings. All bearings should be relubricated by the owner prior to start up of the pump.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 Crisafulli submersible hydraulic pumps are designed to operate with premium quality anti-wear hydraulic oil or fluids approved for tractor transmission/hydraulic systems. These oils contain rust inhibitor, oil oxidation, and special anti-wear additives. The pumps will operate satisfactorily using oils with a wide range of viscosity.
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SRS CRISAFULLI INC. P.O. Box 1051 Glendive, Montana 59330 1-800-442-7867 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Cutterhead drive motors #1000008 Tiller tines - left hand #1000035 Tiller tines – right hand #1000034 Cutterhead shaft seal #1002877 Cutterhead shaft O-ring #1000038 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Propeller...
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