Star Water Systems FW0520 Gas Pump - Manual

Specifications
Suction inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" †
Discharge outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" †
(†) Standard NPT (female) pipe thread.
Dimensions (overall)
020598 . . . . . . . . 13" H x 15" W x 18" L
020599 . . . . . . . . . 18
3 ⁄
8
L x 17 3 ⁄
8
W x 15 1 ⁄
4
H
Engine
020598 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 HP B&S
020599 . . . . . . . . 5.5 HP B&S OHV Intek
Oil type . . . . . . . . . SAE 30W Detergent
Weight
020598 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 lbs.
020599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 lbs.
Material . . . . Glass-filled polypropylene
Safety Guidelines
Failure to follow any
warnings/ cautions
can result in personal injury, pump dam-
age, and/or property damage.
This manual contains information that
is very important to know and under-
stand. This information is provided for
SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following
symbols:
Danger indicates an
imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a
potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Indicates important information
that, if not followed, may cause dam-
age to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect care-
fully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Make sure to
tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before put-
ting unit into service.
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
020598 and 020599
Self-Priming Engine-Driven
Centrifugal Pumps
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install,
operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety
information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or proper-
ty damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Description
These centrifugal pumps include a precision mechanical seal with stainless steel
spring, EPDM seals, carbon face and ceramic seat, and a built-in check valve for
better self-priming capabilities (up to 20 ft. suction lift). Clog resistant impeller is
capable of handling solids up to 7/16" diameter. Pumps include molded carrying
handle, rubber foot pads, and two 2" NPT pipe nipples. Handle liquids from 40º to
130º F (4º to 54º C). For use with nonflammable, non-abrasive liquids compatible
with pump component materials.
Applications include pumping clear, clean water, salt water, and some liquid fertil-
izers and herbicides. An optional Buna N Seal/O-ring/Flapper Kit (see Repair Parts
List) is available for pumping additional liquids. If the liquid is not compatible with
Buna-N (optional) or EPDM (standard) rubber materials, do not use these pumps.
3824-254-00 FW0520 0703 Supercedes NEW 7/2003
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