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• Hale RSD Single-Stage Pump, p/n: 029-0020-92-0
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  • Contents
  • Hale RSD Single-Stage Pump
    • Figure A: RSD Series Single-Stage PTO Pump Capacity
    • Figure B: Overview, RSD Single-Stage Pump
  • 1 Safety Precautions
    • 1.1 Guidelines
  • 2 Introduction
    • 2.1 Principles of Operation
      • Centrifugal Force
        • Figure 2-1: Centrifugal Force - Rotating Disk
        • Figure 2-2: Pump Water Flow, Cutwater
    • 2.2 Pump Components
      • Volute, Pump Body
        • Figure 2-3: Typical Pump and Gearbox Overview
      • Impeller
        • Figure 2-4: Impeller Operation
      • Clearance Rings
      • Mechanical Seal
        • Figure 2-5: Typical Mechanical Seal Overview
      • Ball and Tapered Bearings
    • 2.3 Pump Drives
      • Figure 2-6: Pump / Engine Rotation
      • Gearbox
      • HALE Power Takeoff (PTO) Driven Pumps
      • Hale Engine Mounted Pumps (-M Series)
  • 2a Accessories
    • 2a.1 Anodes
      • Figure 2a-1: Hale 1-1/4” NPT Anode
    • 2a.2 Auxiliary Cooling
    • 2a.3 Pressure and Relief Valve Control
      • Figure 2a-2: P Series Relief Valve System Arrangement
      • Thermal Relief Valves (TRV)
        • Figure 2a-3: Thermal Relief Valve, TRV
        • TRV-L Kit
    • 2a.4 Priming Systems
      • Figure 2a-4: Rotary Vane and ESP Priming Pumps
      • Priming Valves
        • Figure 2a-5: SPVR Priming Valves
        • Figure 2a-6: PVG Priming Valves
    • 2a.5 Torrent SVS Valves
      • Figure 2a-7: Typical SVS Valve Primary Components
  • 3 Basic Operation
    • 3.1 Overview
    • 3.2 Stationary Pumping Operations
      • Pumping From a Hydrant, General Operation
        • Figure 3-1: Driver’s Compartment Indicator Lights
        • Figure 3-2: Pump Operator’s Panel
      • TPM Operation from a Hydrant
      • Draft Limiting Factors
      • Pumping From Draft
      • Pumping from On Board Water Tank (Split-Shaft PTO)
    • 3.3 Pumping In Relay
      • Relay Procedures
    • 3.4 Tandem (Series) Pumping
      • Tandem Procedures
    • 3.5 Pump-To-Road Shift Procedures
    • 3.6 Pump and Roll
    • 3.7 Relief Valve Procedures
      • Standard Relief Valve Procedures
      • TPM Relief Valve Procedures
        • Figure 3-3: TPM / PMD Relief Valve Control
      • TPM System with Engine Governor
        • Increasing Pressure
        • Decreasing Pressure
    • 3.8 Emergency Pump Shift Procedures
    • 3.9 Post Operation Procedures
  • 4 Preventive Maintenance
    • 4.1 Overview
    • 4.2 Post Operation
    • 4.3 Extreme Conditions
      • During Freezing Weather
        • Salt Water, Contaminated Water, or Foam Solution
    • 4.4 Weekly
      • Relief Valve Test
      • Governor Test
      • Priming System Test
      • Pump Shift Warning Indicator Lights
      • Valve Maintenance
      • Intake Strainers
      • Verify All Gauges are in Working Order
      • Operate Pump Controls
      • Inspect Water and Foam Tanks
      • Check Auxiliary Engine
    • 4.5 Monthly
      • Valve Lubrication
      • Gearbox Lubrication
        • Figure 4-1: Gearbox Oil Change Plugs
      • Pump Mounting, Drive Line and Flange Bolts
      • Priming System Test (Dry Vacuum Test)
        • Figure 4-2: Priming Valve Handle
    • 4.6 Annual
      • Replace Gearbox Oil
      • Relief Valve System
      • Check Drain Lines to Multi-Drain
      • Clean Priming Pump
      • Performance Testing Overview
        • Tank-to-Pump Flow Rate Test
          • Table 4-3: Pump Ratings (GPM / LPM)
      • Performance Testing Equipment and Materials
      • Performance Testing
      • Worn Clearance Rings and Impeller Hubs
      • Anode Check
        • Figure 4-4: Hale Anode
  • 5 Troubleshooting
    • Figure 5-1: Sample, Serial Nameplate
    • Figure 5-2: Troubleshooting Chart
      • PTO Will Not Engage.
      • Pump Loses Prime or Will Not Prime.
      • Insufficient Pump Capacity.
      • Insufficient Pressure.
      • Remote Control Difficult to Operate.
      • Engine Speeds Too HIGH for Required Capacity or Pressure.
      • Cavitation
      • Relief Valve Does Not Relieve Pressure When Relief Valves are Closed.
      • Relief Valve Does Not Recover and Return to Original Pressure Setting After Opening Valves.
      • Relief Valve Opens When Control Valves are Locked Out.
      • Unable to Obtain Proper Setting on Relief Valves.
      • Discharge Valves Are Difficult to Operate.
      • Water/Moisture in Pump Gearbox.
      • Rotation Symptoms.
  • 6 Repair
    • 6.1 Overview
    • 6.2 General Repair Guidelines
      • Before You Begin...
        • Table 6-1: Typical Torque Values Chart
      • Gearbox Assembly
    • 6.3 Cleaning and Inspection Guidelines
      • Bearings
      • Tools Required
    • 6.4 RSD Pump and Gearbox Overview
      • Figure 6-2: RSD Series Single-Stage Pump
    • 6.5 Removing the Assembly
      • Removing the Assembly
      • Installing the Assembly
    • 6.6 Removing the Gearbox Only
      • Removal
        • Figure 6-3: Typical RSD Gearbox Removal
      • Installation
    • 6.7 Servicing the RSD Pump
      • Suction Head
        • Figure 6-4: RSD Pump Parts Overview
        • Installation Notes - Suction Head
      • Volute
        • Figure 6-5: Typical Water Cooling Lines
        • Installation Notes - Volute
      • Impeller
        • Figure 6-6: Inducer - 1,500 GPM Pump
      • Clearance Rings, Impeller Measurement
        • Figure 6-7: Clearance Ring and Impeller ID / OD Measurement
        • 750 - 1,250 GPM Pump
        • 1,500 GPM Pump
        • Installation Notes - Impeller (and Inducer)
      • Pump Gear, Shaft and Oil Seal
        • Figure 6-8: Pump Gear, Shaft and Seal Replacement
        • Installation - Pump Head, Shaft and Oil Seal
  • 6a Mechanical Seal Assembly
    • Removing the Seal
      • Figure 6a-1: Mechanical Seal Overview / Replacement
    • Installing Seal
  • 6b Gearbox Service
    • 6b.1 Input Shaft and Gear Assembly
      • Disassembly, including Oil Seal
        • Figure 6b-6: Input Shaft and Gear Assembly
      • Reassemble, including Oil Seal
  • 6c Available Options - Repair
    • 6c.1 Tachometer Drive
      • Figure 6c-1: Tachometer Drive Option
      • Installation Notes
    • 6c.2 Engine Drive
      • Figure 6c-2: RSD Engine Drive Option
      • Servicing the Oil Seal / Input Shaft Assembly
        • Servicing the Input Shaft
        • Replacing the Oil Seal
        • Installation Notes - Engine Mounting
  • 7 Installation
    • 7.1 Overview
    • 7.2 Frame Mounting
      • General Mounting
    • 7.3 Driveline Issues
      • Drive Line and Flange Bolts
      • Issues
        • Table 7-1: Maximum Recommended Driveline Lengths
    • 7.4 Plumbing Connections
  • Appendix A: Glossary
  • Appendix A-1: Measurements
    • Conversion Chart
  • Appendix C: Alternate Lubricant Manufacturers
    • Table C-1: Alternate Lubricant Manufacturers
  • Appendix C1: Lube and Sealant Specifications
    • Table C1-1: Oil Capacity and Recommendation
    • Grease
    • Loctite Sealant
    • Oil
    • Recommended Cleaners
  • Appendix D: Hose Friction Loss
    • Table D-1: Hose Friction Loss (PSI / BAR 100 Feet)
  • Appendix E: Nozzle Size vs. Pressure
    • Chart E-1: Nozzle Flow and Pressure Ratings, Part 1
    • Chart E-2: Nozzle Flow and Pressure Ratings, Part 2
  • Appendix F: Cavitation
    • Figure F-1: Sample, Cavitation Regions
    • Process of Cavitation
    • Warning Signs of Cavitation (Discharge and Gauges)
      • Discharge Pressure
      • Vacuum Compound Gauge
    • To Eliminate Cavitation
    • During Operations
      • Figure F-2: Lift Loss from Temperature
      • Figure F-3: Lift Loss from Elevation
    • Preventive Measures
      • Figure F-4: Hose Size vs. Pump Rating Capacity
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    • RSD Series
    • Available Options
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