Aster, Ntake, Alve – Hale Master Intake Valve User Manual
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Care must be taken when removing
gearmotor cover.
13. WARNING: When initially charging large
diameter hose excessive air will be
present in the hose. This air must be bled
off while the hose is charging and prior
to opening the Hale MIV to prevent
receiving pump cavitation and possible
loss of prime.
14. WARNING: When the electric motor
driven valve is operated the manual
override handwheel will turn. Keep
hands, feet or loose clothing away from
the handwheel to prevent
entanglement.
15. WARNING: Keep hands and arms clear
of the valve disc when valve is being
operated without suction tube strainer or
suction tube in place.
16. WARNING: The Hale MIV is shipped with
a plastic plug in the ¾ inch NPT air
bleeder connection port. During
installation of the Hale MIV the plug must
be removed and an air bleeder control
valve, controllable at the pump
operator position, must be installed.
17. WARNING: If the optional Hale Air
Bleeder Valve (ABV) assembly IS NOT
installed, a warning placard must be
mounted on the operator panel next to
the air bleeder control stating:
“WARNING: ALL AIR MUST BE BLED FROM
INTAKE HOSE PRIOR TO OPENING MIV
VALVE.”
18. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
valve body hold the hex outlet on the
valve with a wrench while tightening
elbow.
19. CAUTION: Electric motor and wiring are
protected by a circuit breaker. DO NOT
remove or bypass the circuit breaker as
severe damage to the electric motor or
apparatus wiring could result during a
motor stall condition.
20. CAUTION: The Hale MIV is designed for
operation on 12 Volt DC negative
ground electrical systems only.
21. CAUTION: Follow NFPA requirements for
apparatus electrical wiring. Use
minimum 14 AWG, type SXL or GXL (SAE
J1128) wire. The wiring shall be
protected using 289
o
F (143 C) minimum
flame retardant, moisture resistant loom
or braid.
22. CAUTION: The stem on the top of the
valve disc extends approximately 1-½
inches into the operator assembly. The
bottom of the valve disc must be
removed first.