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INTRODUCTION

This section provides an overview of the Flex series pumps, drives, and their options. Additional-

ly, the section provides how to use this manual and principles of operation (including an explana-

tion of terms and standard components).
2.1.

Overview

Hale Products currently produces four models of booster pumps:

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MBP

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CBP

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RSD

Unless otherwise indicated, these procedures will apply to all models of Hale booster pumps: Any

variations in operation or maintenance for the different models will be addressed within the con-

text of this manual. The AP, CBP, and MBP booster pump maintenance technics are similar and

are therefore grouped in this manual. The RSD booster pump maintenance technics differ signif-

icantly and are presented separate from the AP, CBP, and MBP booster pumps.
Hale booster pumps are the favorite of fire fighters throughout the world. Booster pumps can be

used as initial attack pumps or as auxiliary pumps in conjunction with the apparatus main pump.

Covering a range of capacities from 20 gpm (75 Lpm) to 1500 gpm (5,678 Lpm), Hale booster

pumps offer the versatility, dependability, reliability, small size, and ease of operation so neces-

sary for effective firefighting.
Hale booster pumps are of a compact size and lightweight design for easy mounting on the appa-

ratus chassis. The pump coupled with the new aluminum gearbox allows the apparatus builder to

only supply the PTO and connecting shaft or direct engine mount a Flex series single stage

booster pump.
2.2.

How To Use This Manual

This manual was developed for the purposes of FAST team and OEM support. This manual pro-

vides information and procedures to perform three levels of pump maintenance and impeller

renewal. The manual also provides information to be used to troubleshoot and R&R failed com-

ponents based on the three levels of repair and impeller renew kits available from Hale Products

Inc. The repair/impeller renew kits support pump maintenance, repair, and rebuild.
This manual requires the use of the both the Hale Assembly drawings and the Parts Manual For

Hale Single Stage Booster Pumps (FSG–MNL–00185) for parts identification. Use the Parts

Manual to determine the drawing sheet (or sheets) required for reference. Then use the draw-

ing(s) to locate the part and the item number associated with that part. The item number also

appears listed (in numerical order) in the parts table along with the part number, description, and

quantity for that item number.
The Introduction section is of interest to management for pump familiarization, visual recogni-

tion, pump identification documentation, and risk assessment information.
The Safety section is of interest to both management and maintainers as it provides precautions

for maintenance (including operation for maintenance purposes) and definitions of warnings,

cautions, and notes. This section also provides a summary of both PPE and a DANGER/ WARN-

ING/CAUTION/NOTICE summary. The section provides a single point view of compiled hazards

and PPE in a condensed format. The appropriate DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE and

PPE list also appears at each point of use throughout the manual.