DRY PRIME PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/06/08) — PAGE 19
PUMP COMPONENTS
Figure 3-B. Pump
Components
Figure 3-B shows the location of the more components of
the Dry Prime pump, The function of each component or
control is described below:
16.
Safety Chain – ALWAYS
attach safety chain to the
towing vehicle.
NEVER
tow the pump with the safety
chain unattached! See towing section of this manual.
17.
Towing Coupler/Ring –
Attach this coupler to the towing
vehicle. Use only the specified ball diameter as indicated
on your coupler (2-5/16). Use of any other ball diameter
will create an extremely dangerous condition which can
result in separation of the coupler and ball or ball failure. A
3-inch tow ring is also available as an option.
18.
Ajustable Tow Tongue –
Tow tongue is adjustable by
removing locking pin to adjust tongue length then
reinserting pin to lock tongue in place.
19.
Battery –
Unit uses a +12VDC wet battery Group 31.
20.
Engine –
These pumps are equipped with either a
Deutz F3L914 or F4L914 three or four cylinder air-
cooled diesel engine.
21.
Skid Lifting Bail –
When lifting of the pump skid is required,
attach a strap or chain of adequate lifting capacity to lift the
skid.
22.
Engine Control Box –
Vandal proof (lockable) engine
control box displaying engine guages, tachometer,
tempertature, battery voltage, hour meter, oil pressure
and ignition switch.
23.
Document Box –
Contains all documentation relating
to the pump or engine.
24.
Vacuum Pump Mechanical Seal Oil Reservoir –
Oil
level should always be maintained to the
FULL
level
marked on the bottle.
25.
Backflush Valve –
Open valve to backflush wellpoints
or to clean suction strainer.
26.
Priming Tank Lifting Bail –
When removing of the
priming tank is required, attach a strap or chain of adequate
lifting capacity to lift vacuum pump.
27.
Pump Discharge –
Attach discharge hose to this port.
ALWAYS
make sure discharge hose is securely
attached.
28.
Float Valve –
Regulates and controls vacuum level
during pump operation. Consist of self-aligning
reinforced rubber hinge that doubles as a seal and a
one piece welded float assembly.
29.
Priming Tank –
Vacuum system that creates a vacuum
in the outer priming tank, drawing water in. Water drawn
into the outer priming tank then flows into the volute,
priming the pump.
30.
Vacuum Gauge –
Vacuum gauge for priming system.
Monitors air discharge. Required when troubleshooting.
31.
Fuel Tank –
Holds 140 gallons (530 liters) of diesel
fuel
32.
Volute Inspection Cover –
Remove this cover to
inspect or clear the impeller.
33.
Vacuum Pump –
This unit uses a direct-drive 60 CFM
vacuum pump to remove large volumes of air to obtain
priming for the pump.
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