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Instruction Handbook                          PFP-20hpHND-1D  

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 C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. This handbook is subject to change without notice, 

Contact your local C.E.T. dealer or C.E.T. direct to ensure you have the latest version.

 

 

 

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Foreword 

 

Congratulations  on  your  purchase  of  a  new  C.E.T.  portable  pump,  a  quality 

product based on  a  century of experience in building fire-fighting equipment.  If 

you follow the directives given in this handbook, your pump will be a useful ally 

for many years to come.  

 

 

 

 

For your own safety and those around you, it is important 

that you read and understand each part of this handbook 

BEFORE  you  start  the  pump.  Always  keep  this  manual 

accessible  so  you  can  refer  to  it  whenever  the  need 

arrives.   

 

 

 

 

All  rights  reserved.  No  part  of  this  manual  may  be 

reproduced without the prior written permission of C.E.T. 

Fire Pumps MFG. 

Summary of Contents for PFP-20HP-HND-1D

Page 1: ...r C E T direct to ensure you have the latest version Instruction Handbook Version 1 0 Model PFP 20hpHND 1D Your version of the pump the engine and their accessories may vary from the one seen on the i...

Page 2: ...C E T direct to ensure you have the latest version Table of contents 1 FOREWORD 3 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 3 DESCRIPTION 7 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 10 5 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 11 6 PERFORMANCE 12 7 START...

Page 3: ...y of experience in building fire fighting equipment If you follow the directives given in this handbook your pump will be a useful ally for many years to come For your own safety and those around you...

Page 4: ...ler o NEVER run the engine without a muffler or proper exhaust system o NEVER operate the engine if the fuel tank cap is removed do not fill the tank while the engine is running If fuel is spilled mov...

Page 5: ...hot water scald and burn hazards NEVER let the pump run for more than one minute with discharge valve s completely closed When the pump is running make sure to always leave the discharge valve slightl...

Page 6: ...attached note will put at risk the security of the personnel operating near the pump The words danger warning and caution are used for levels of risk This symbol means that it is mandatory to read an...

Page 7: ...t to ensure you have the latest version 3 Description This portable pump is directly driven by the very high quality Honda gasoline 20 hp engine It is equipped with an electric starter It has a detach...

Page 8: ...sistance aluminum alloy body It also has an axial mechanical seal The pump can operate to a maximum pressure of 110 PSI 7 6bar It has been designed to work at a temperature between 5 F 15 C and 104 F...

Page 9: ...tarter Install in a properly ventilated area Recommended individual protective equipments not included Firefighting grade protective gloves conforms to EN659 or equivalent Protective glasses Hearing p...

Page 10: ...the suction hose If you are not sure of the quality of the pumped water use a floating strainer to prevent drawing the sand or stone from bottom source The Honda GX630 engine is certified to operate o...

Page 11: ...ally if the engine has oil in it Storage Warning It is important to take into account the dangerous materials and components such as diesel oil and the battery Store away from heat source flames and s...

Page 12: ...mal conditions geostatic height of 4 10 1 5m temperature de 59 F 15 C water clear of sand and debris atmospheric pressure 3280 1000m from sea level None conformance to the instructions given in this h...

Page 13: ...ensure you have the latest version 7 Starting procedure 7 1 Place the pump on a flat and stable surface with an angle less than 15 Place your pump as close as possible to the water source WARNING NEVE...

Page 14: ...le before you start the pump It is important that you evaluate the trajectory of the hose to prevent incidents NOTE If you are pumping from a hydrant replace step 7 7 by open the valve or any other co...

Page 15: ...as possible 7 11 When water comes out of the venturi it should take approximately 15 to 30 seconds when priming from 10 x 4 suction hose open slowly the discharge valve 7 12 When water comes out of t...

Page 16: ...to change without notice Contact your local C E T dealer or C E T direct to ensure you have the latest version WARNING NEVER run the pump at high speed with the discharge valve closed more than one 1...

Page 17: ...ide the casing of the pump and valves The water could freeze and damage them CAUTION After each use it is important to flush the inside of your pump with fresh water This will help prevent damages and...

Page 18: ...test Functional test Connect suction hose of 4 diameter and a length of 10 Make sure to completely submerge the end of the suction hose at least 12 Connect a discharge hose of 2 5 diameter and not mo...

Page 19: ...Dispose properly of the used oil and filters according to the local environmental regulations WARNING Never run the pump if the inlet strainer is not on or is damaged Maintenance Interval Daily First...

Page 20: ...tight Make sure to have well understood and applied the priming protocol of the pump Check for any possible air leakage in the suction hose Check the mechanical seal for leakage Faulty engine Refer to...

Page 21: ...posits or dust is obstructing the priming system Carefully dismantle the priming system clean it up or replace the components if necessary The engine runs fine but the pump output is low The restricti...

Page 22: ...E PUMPS MFG incurs no liability under this warranty or otherwise for equipment which has been abused altered or improperly maintained or for equipment which has been returned for inspection or repair...

Page 23: ...T direct to ensure you have the latest version 13 Contact Us For repair or questions about warranties please contact your local C E T fire pumps dealer E mail service fire pump com Tel 1 450 568 2719...

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