Section 4
Operation
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
4-3
Never operate the pump without oil or with dirty oil. This can cause extensive
damage to high pressure components.
3.
Ensure water, air and drain lines are correctly routed and connected.
The cutting head must be installed when operating the pump.
4.
Clear tools, parts and rags from around the pump. Check in and around the pump for
foreign objects and debris.
5.
Open the customer-supplied inlet water, air and discharge water valves and check all
connections for leaks.
Do not tighten any loose or leaking connections while the pump is operating or
while the line is pressurized.
6.
Make sure the belt guard is attached.
7.
Place the main electrical disconnect in the on position.
8.
Release the emergency stop button(s).
4.3
Starting the Pump
Follow this procedure at initial startup of a shift.
1.
Check all connections for leaks.
2.
Turn the air pressure regulator all the way counter-clockwise, reducing the air pressure to
zero.
3.
Depress the red pressure relief buttons on both inlet water filters to release trapped air.
4.
Press the start button to turn the pump on. When the pump is spinning at full rpm, turn the
air pressure regulator clockwise until the pressure display reads 55,000 psi (3,792 bar).