Pumping from draft – Hale Q Series Muscle User Manual
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MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Barometric pressures below 29” Hg. can also limit lift when drafting. High elevations
and storm conditions can affect maximum flow available from any pump. Also see
Table G-3: “Lift Loss from Barometric Reading” on page 196.
Pumping From Draft
1.
Position the apparatus as close to the water source as practical. The pump can
draw 100% of its rated capacity with a 10 ft (3 m) vertical lift and 20 feet (6
meters) of suction hose.
2.
As the vertical lift increases to above 10 ft (3 m), pump capacity is reduced. Also
see Table G-1: “Lift Loss from Elevation” on page 195.
3.
Bring the truck to a complete stop, apply the truck parking brake, shift the truck
transmission to the NEUTRAL position. See WARNING! note on page 53.
4.
Make sure the truck is at a complete stop before you attempt to shift from ROAD
to PUMP. Also see heading “Pump-To-Road Shift Procedures” on page 65.
5.
Engage the PTO (power take-off) per the PTO manufacturer’s instructions (move
the in-cab pump shift control valve to the PUMP position). The GREEN shift
warning lights illuminate, indicating a complete shift. (See Figure 4-1: “Driver’s
Compartment Indicator Lights” on page 55.)
Note: If the truck manufacturer uses another in-cab valve to achieve pump shift or offers an
electric switch, follow the instructions supplied with that valve.
CAUTION!
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAB OR ATTEMPT TO PUMP UNTIL ALL THE GREEN PUMP
LIGHTS IN THE CAB ARE ON.
DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE UNLESS THE GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. (SEE
FIGURE 4-2: “PUMP OPERATOR’S PANEL” ON PAGE 56.)
6.
Exit the driving compartment only after all the above steps are completed and
you are sure that the appropriate lights in the cab and panel are ON.
7.
Verify that the pump panel GREEN shift indicator OK TO PUMP light illuminates
and that all hose connections are complete.
For “Split-Shaft” operation
Place the truck transmission in the proper pump operating range or gear. For
most pumpers this is direct drive (1:1) ratio. The speedometer should register
after the shift has been completed.
If the shift does not complete, shift the transmission back to NEUTRAL (N)
and repeat the entire procedure.