OM-00652
10 SERIES
OPERATION
PAGE C - 1
OPERATION - SECTION C
Review all SAFETY information in Section A.
Follow the instructions on all tags, labels and
decals attached to the pump.
This pump is designed to handle most
non‐volatile, non‐flammable liquids
containing specified entrained solids.
Do not attempt to pump volatile or flam
mable liquids which may damage the
pump or endanger personnel as a result
of pump failure.
Pump speed and operating condition
points must be within the continuous per
formance range shown on the curve (see
Section E, Page 1).
PRIMING
Install the pump and piping as described in
IN
STALLATION
. Make sure that the piping connec
tions are tight, and that the pump is securely
mounted. Check that the pump is properly lubri
cated (see
LUBRICATION
in
MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
).
This pump is self‐priming, but the pump should
never be operated unless there is liquid in the
pump casing.
Never operate this pump unless there is
liquid in the pump casing. The pump will
not prime when dry. Extended operation of
a dry pump will destroy the seal assembly.
Add liquid to the pump casing when:
1. The pump is being put into service for the
first time.
2. The pump has not been used for a consider
able length of time.
3. The liquid in the pump casing has evapo
rated.
Once the pump casing has been filled, the pump
will prime and reprime as necessary.
After filling the pump casing, reinstall
and tighten the fill plug. Do not attempt
to operate the pump unless all connect
ing piping is securely installed. Other
wise, liquid in the pump forced out un
der pressure could cause injury to per
sonnel.
To fill the pump, remove the pump casing fill cover
or fill plug in the top of the casing, and add clean
liquid until the casing is filled. Replace the fill cover
or fill plug before operating the pump.
STARTING
Consult the operations manual furnished with the
power source.
Rotation
The correct direction of pump rotation is indicated
by an arrow on the pump body or accompanying
decals. If the pump is operated in the wrong direc
tion, the impeller could become loosened from the
shaft and seriously damage the pump.
The pump must operate in the direction in
dicated by the arrow on the pump, or ac
companying decals. Reverse rotation
could loosen the impeller and seriously
damage the pump.
