Hale 2CBP - Manual (Page 13)

Operating Procedures Sec II- 1
Booster Pumps
SECTION II OPERATING
PROCEDURES
This section supplies information and
procedures for the operation of Hale booster
pumps. Included in this section are procedures
for pumping from an on-board tank, a hydrant,
from draft, and post-operation procedures.
Unless otherwise indicated, these instructions
apply to all Hale booster pumps.
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION ARE
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES. THEY
DO NOT REPLACE LOCAL PROCEDURES OR
POLICIES, NOR DO THEY REPLACE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES
PROVIDED IN THE TRUCK MANUAL.
STATIONARY PUMPING OPERATIONS
Pumping From a Hydrant
(General Operation)
1. Position the truck for the best hydrant hookup
and discharge hose layout.
REFER TO DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES
FOR SETTING WHEEL CHOCKS AND LAYING
OUT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES.
ALL VALVES, DRAIN COCKS, AND CAPS
SHOULD BE CLOSED.
2. Bring the truck to a complete stop before
attempting to shift from "road" to "pump".
3. Apply the truck parking brake.
4. Shift the truck transmission to the NEUTRAL
position.
5. Engage the pump PTO switch.
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO
PUMP UNTIL ALL "OK TO PUMP" LIGHTS IN
THE CAB ARE ILLUMINATED. (Figure 2-1).
6. Exit the driving compartment only after all the
above steps are completed.
DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE UNLESS
THE GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON
(Figure 2-2).
7. Verify the pump panel shift indicator light is
on and that all hose connections are com-
plete.
8. Open the hydrant. Bleed off the air from the
suction hose.
9. Open the suction valve.
10. If necessary to eliminate air pockets, prime
the pump; see Pumping From Draft for
instructions.
Figure 2-1: Driver's Compartment
Indicator Lights