HALE Silencer AP Series, Installation, Operation And Service Maintenance Manual, Page: 35 / 146

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Section 3: Operating
Hale Products, Inc., May 2006, Rev-B
Oper ation
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Figure 3-1: Driver’s Compartment Indicator Lights
CAUTION - continued !
DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE UNLESS THE GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON.
(SEE FIGURE 3-2: “PUMP OPERATOR’S PANEL” ON PAGE 36.)
5. Verify that the pump panel GREEN shift indicator OK TO PUMP light illumi-
nates and that all hose connections are complete.
For “Split-Shaft” operation
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Place the truck transmission in the proper pump operating range or gear.
For most pumpers this is direct drive (1:1) ratio. In addition, the speedom-
eter should register after the shift has been completed.
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If the shift does not complete, shift the transmission back to NEUTRAL (N)
and repeat the entire procedure.
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Some vehicles drive the speedometer from the front wheel of the chas-
sis. In this case, the speedometer will not register after shifting to the
PUMP position. See the chassis manual for details.
6. Open the hydrant. Bleed off the air from the suction hose.
7. Open the suction valve to allow water flow into the pump.
8. Open the appropriate valve to expel air or prime the pump, if so equipped.
Also see heading “Pumping From Draft” on page 38.