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OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION:
After completing installation,
perform the following prior to contacting Federal
Pump’s local representative for equipment start
up:
1. CHECK VOLTAGE AND PHASE:
Compare the
voltage and phase information stamped on
the pump name plate.
2. CHECK PUMP ROTATION:
Improper motor
rotation can result in poor pump performance
and can damage the motor and/or pump.
Incorrect rotation for 1Phase pumps is
unlikely. If the rotation is incorrect contact
factory.
3. NAME PLATE:
Record the information from
the pump name plate for future reference.
4. INSULTATION TEST:
An insulation (megger)
test should be performance on the 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. Check the system by filling the pit with
liquid and allowing the pump to operate
through its pumping cycle if control system is
ready. Otherwise, test the pump on “HAND”
or manual position (make sure the liquid level
does not get pump below the top of the pump
volute. The time needed to empty the system
(pump-down time) along with the volume of
water, should be recorded. Pump are typically
designed to operate up to 20 cycles an hour.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION:
For Federal Pump’s
Since Federal Pump offers a multitude of liquid
level controls, please refer to their (OS, FSS, SBS,
TCS, NPC) corresponding IOM manual for
sequence of operation
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