Federal Pump BGP Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

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Summary of Contents for BGP Series

Page 1: ...i IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING AND SERVING A PUMP...

Page 2: ...ntained properly Sewage pumps provide for the lifting and disposal of sewage and sewage related fluids from retaining basins or concrete pits and are pumped to city water disposal lines where these fl...

Page 3: ...NSURE EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO HEALTH HAZARDS IN HANDLING SAID MATIERAL ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY IWARNING Installation wiring and junction connections must be in accorda...

Page 4: ...alled in locations classified as hazardous in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 IWARNING The Uniform Plumbing Code UPC states that sewage systems shall have an audio and visual a...

Page 5: ...or re boxed and stored in a dry location If the pump is to be stored for a long period of time rotate the pump shaft periodically to protect the bearings Units should not be stored where temperatures...

Page 6: ...lled in a trench ditch or hole with a dirt bottom The legs will into the dirt and the suction will become plugged adequate working space A minimum of 8 diametrical clearance around the tank is recomme...

Page 7: ...unded DO NOT USE THE POWER CABLE TO LIFE PUMP Do not use an extension cord for 1 Phase pump s Always wire the pump as indicated on the wiring diagram inside the control panel 2 OVERLOAD PROTECTION On...

Page 8: ...ches SW1 SW2 SW3 and 1 high water alarm switch SW4 mounted to the style 1 pilot device with a duplex control panel The level control and high water alarm float should have adequate clearance so they c...

Page 9: ...he motor before the pump is put into service The resistance values voltage and current should be recorded 5 PUMP DOWN TEST Be sure pump has been properly wired lowered into the basin or lift station C...

Page 10: ...e any 2 of 3 power supply leads on the motor end of the starter or VFD to ensure proper impeller rotation 11 Repair fixtures as required to eliminate leakage 12 Check pump temperature limits and fluid...

Page 11: ...e 5 COOLING OIL INSPECTION Anytime the pump removed from operation the cooling oil in the motor housing should be checked visually for oil level and contamination To check oil set unit upright remove...

Page 12: ...d PRESSURE TEST AIR FILL MOTOR Remove pipe plug from housing Apply pipe sealant to pressure gauge assembly and tighten into hold Pressurize housing to 10 PSI Use soap solution around the sealed areas...

Page 13: ...g with washers and grommet d Pull cord through and disconnect the wires from the terminals on power cord Be sure to note wire connections for reassembly e Disconnect cable leads from motor leads and r...

Page 14: ...ate the impeller by hand and check for smooth rotation If rotation is not smooth check for alignments in the bearing and scratches on the seal faces 2 Upon completion of reassembly rotate the impeller...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...l apply to the equipment supplied hereunder or referred to herein or to its performance all such other warranties including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose being hereby disc...

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