Hale Trailer - Manual (Page 42)

❑ Operation
42 Operation - Skid & Trailer
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5. When the pump is not in operation, turn the handwheel clockwise to a posi-
tion slightly above the normal operating pressure. More complete and
detailed information is found in the relief valve manual.
CAUTION !
THE PRESSURE INDICATOR ON THE PANEL IS ONLY A ROUGH INDICATION OF
TPM SETTING. ALWAYS USE THE PRECEDING PROCEDURE TO PROPERLY
SET THE TPM RELIEF VALVE SYSTEM.
3.6 POST OPERATION PROCEDURES
1. Return the engine to IDLE, then slowly close all valves.
2. Drain the pump (especially important in freezing weather):
❑ Open the discharge valves, remove suction tube caps, and discharge
valve caps.
❑ Open the pump body drain cocks or Hale multiple drain valve. If a multiple
drain valve is used, all pump drain lines should be connected to this valve.
3. If sea water, dirty water, alkaline water or foam solution has been used,
FLUSH THE PUMP WITH CLEAN WATER.
4. If installed, drain the gearbox cooler. After the pump is completely drained,
replace all caps and close all valves.
5. For trailers, remove the wheel chocks only when preparing to leave the
scene.
6. Check engine oil, coolant and fuel levels and add proper type as needed.
7. Fill out the Pump Run Log, indicating total pumping and out-of-station time.
8. Report all pump, engine and equipment malfunctions, and irregularities to
the proper authority.
9. Know and follow all local procedures. See WARNING ! note on page 35.