Hale ESP Priming System - Manual (Page 33)

33 ESP Primer System Instruction Guide
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4 Primer Operation
WARNING !
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION ARE GENERAL OPERATING PROCE-
DURES. NOT ALL PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION MAY APPLY TO YOUR SPE-
CIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
THESE PROCEDURES DO NOT REPLACE THE PROCEDURES, POLICIES OR
GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, NOR
DO THEY REPLACE THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES PROVIDED
IN THE APPARATUS MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL.
ALWAYS REFER TO THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY HAV-
ING JURISDICTION FOR OPERATING PROCEDURES, SETTING WHEEL
CHOCKS, AS WELL AS LAYOUT AND CONNECTION OF HOSES, VALVES AND
DRAIN COCKS. ALL VALVES, DRAIN COCKS AND CAPS SHOULD BE CLOSED.
4.1 PRIMING THE PUMP
1. Position the apparatus as close to the water source as practical. The pump
can draw 100% of its rated capacity with less than a 10 foot (3.05 meters)
vertical lift and 20 feet (6 meters) of suction hose.
2. Activate the priming pump - pull the control handle, or press the push
button.
Your departmental manual for pumping should specify the correct RPM for
priming. However, in general, priming should be operated at IDLE.
Running the engine at speeds higher than 1,000 RPM during priming is not
recommended. It does not improve the priming operation but can cause
damage to the pump.
CAUTION !
IF THE DISCHARGE GAUGE READING DOES NOT INCREASE, THE INTAKE
GAUGE READING DOES NOT FALL BELOW ZERO (0), OR THE PRIMING PUMP
DOES NOT DISCHARGE WATER WITHIN 30 TO 45 SECONDS, DO NOT CONTINUE
TO RUN THE PRIMING PUMP.
STOP THE PUMP AND CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS OR POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. SEE
SECTION 6 “TROUBLESHOOTING,” ON PAGE 47.