Instruction Handbook PFP-23hpVGD-MR
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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.
9.
Startup
Get the pump ready for start-up:
Remove from packing. Check the oil level of the engine and the level of fuel. Make
sure the electrical connections have not been damaged or disconnected during
transport. Make sure that no bolt or screw has been loosened by vibration in
transport. Every pump that we build is tested at the factory and meets rigorous
standards of quality. To make sure that nothing outside our control occurred
between our test and the delivery of your pump, we recommend you do a
functional test
Functional test:
Connect suction hose of 2.5’’ 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 1.5’’ diameter and not more than 30’. The difference of height
between the inlet of the pump and the surface of the water source should not be
over 6’. The pump test should be done at an altitude lower than 3280’ (1000m)
from sea level.
Not matching these conditions could reduce the performance of the pump.
Initiate starting procedure:
Be certain not to prime more than 30 seconds. Confirm the pump performances
correspond to the chart given in this manual (see section 6. Performance), with a
maximum variation of 15%. If your test doesn’t match these results, make sure
you have the same conditions as described here and that you have correctly
followed the starting procedure. Otherwise contact your local C.E.T. Fire pumps
dealer or C.E.T. direct.
