HALE AP, Technical Manual

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THE RSD PUMP AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 225 LBS
(102 KG). USE PROPER LIFTING DEVICE WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
PUMP AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY.
USE PPE TO PROTECT HANDS AND FINGERS FROM SHARP EDGES. THE EDGES OF
THE BLADES ON THE INDUCER MAY BE SHARP.
A MECHANICAL SEAL IS A PRECISION ENGINEERED DEVICE. CARE MUST BE TAKEN
NOT TO DAMAGE THE MATING FACES (SEAL FORMING PORTION) OF THE SEAL. EN-
SURE THE FACES REMAIN ABSOLUTELY CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSTALLA-
TION. SEAL FACES MUST BE CLEANED WITH THE ALCOHOL WIPES PROVIDED WITH
THE REPAIR KIT.
ALWAYS INSTALL NEW BEARINGS WHEN INSTALLING THE PUMP GEAR OR PUMP
SHAFT (ESPECIALLY IF METAL WAS FOUND IN THE GEAR OIL). FAILURE TO INSTALL
NEW BEARINGS MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE PUMP FAILURE OR ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
ALWAYS USE AND ONLY USE PAC-EASE RUBBER LUBRICANT EMULSION (OR EQUIVA-
LENT) WHEN INSTALLING THE MECHANICAL SEAL. USING ANY OTHER LUBRICANT OR
NOT USING THE LUBRICANT MAY DAMAGE THE MECHANICAL SEAL AND SEAT.
DO NOT ALLOW PUMP GEAR TO SLIDE THRU SUPPORTS. DO NOT ALLOW THE NEW
OIL SEAL TO BE CUT ON THE KEYWAY OR PINCHED BETWEEN THE ADJACENT PUMP
SHAFT COMPONENTS OR BE DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY. DAMAGING THE OIL
SEAL WILL RESULT IN AN OIL LEAK AND POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR
FAILURE.
DO NOT ALLOW THE PRESSURE ON THE INTAKE GAUGE TO GO BELOW ZERO. PLAC-
ING A VACUUM ON THE WATER MAIN MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OR FAIL-
URE OF THE WATER MAIN.
DO NOT APPLY LOCTITE TO A SELF-LOCKING NUT. DO NOT REUSE A SELF-LOCKING
NUT. REUSING A SELF-LOCKING NUT OR ADDING LOCTITE MAY RESULT IN THE ITEM
FAILING TO BE SECURED.
DO NOT CUT THRU THE CLEARANCE RING. CUTTING THRU THE CLEARANCE RING
WILL DAMAGE THE PUMP HEAD/SUCTION HEAD/VOLUTE AND MAY RESULT IN PUMP
FAILURE.