Barrus Shire 39, Manual

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RDG603A63 - Issue 10
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following table.
A.S.A.P Supplies Part Number Size of Hose (mm)
206435 35mm
A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD can be contacted by:
Telephone +44 1502 716993
Internet www.asap-supplies.com
Please be aware that other suppliers are available.
6. Pressurised Water Header Tank
WARNING:
SCALD HAZARD! NEVER REMOVE THE HEADER TANK CAP IF THE ENGINE IS
HOT. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT MAY SPURT OUT AND CAUSE INJURY. TIGHTEN
THE HEADER TANK CAP SECURELY AFTER BEING REMOVED. STEAM CAN
SPURT OUT DURING ENGINE OPERATION IF THE CAP IS LOOSE.
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The pressurised header tank should be mounted higher than the level of the engine,
no less than 300mm, and no more than 1m from the engine, to prevent cooling system
air locks.
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Shire 39, 43 & 49: Two hoses are used on these engines. One is fitted between the
smaller internal diameter (3mm) outlet (on the left hand side of the tank) and the
connection on the top of the thermostat housing. The second hose is connected
between the larger internal diameter outlet on the right hand side of the tank and the
½“ hosetail connection on the engine pipe f acing forwards and upwards at 45°. The
hoses MUST be connected correctly
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The connections for the Header Tank are shown on ( Figure 15 )
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A constant rise on pipework is required to prevent air locks