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D.2.
Priming
the
Pump
CAUTION:
Be
sure
the
isolation
valve
on
the
discharge
side
of
the
DuraQuench
pump
skid
is
closed
and
the
fire
pump
is
primed
(filled
with
water)
and
ready
operation
prior
to
starting
the
pump.
Failure
to
prime
the
pump
before
running
the
motor
will
cause
damage
to
the
motor
bearings.
CAUTION:
Pump
motor
should
not
be
run
unloaded
or
uncoupled
from
the
pump
at
any
time;
damage
to
the
motor
bearings
will
occur.
1.
Close
the
discharge
isolating
valve
on
the
pump
skid
to
prevent
water
from
flowing
into
the
piping
network.
2.
Close
the
water
supply
isolating
valve
on
the
pump
skid
to
prevent
water
from
flowing
into
the
pump
skid.
3.
Open
the
priming
plug
on
the
pump
head.
See
Figure
60.
Figure
59:
Fire
Pump
Vent
Plug
4.
Gradually
open
the
water
supply
isolating
valve
on
the
pump
skid
until
a
steady
stream
of
airless
water
runs
out
of
the
priming
hole.
5.
Close
the
plug
and
tighten
securely.
6.
Completely
open
the
water
supply
isolating
valve
on
the
pump
skid.
The
discharge
isolating
valve
should
remain
closed
until
testing
of
the
pump
is
complete.
7.
Pump
is
now
ready
for
functional
testing.
LOOSEN
CENTER
PLUG
TO
VENT
PUMP
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