GHO
Service & Parts Manual
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OPERATION
Daily Startup Procedures
1. Determine that the air needle valve is closed.
Keep Clear
of this area
2. Connect the air line quick disconnect coupler to the transfer
pump.
3.
Turn on the main air supply.
4. Slowly open the air needle valve until the transfer pump runs
slowing. Use the air needle valve to control the pump speed.
Figure 12: Pinch Points
WARNING!
Never allow the pump to run dry of pumping material. A dry
pump will quickly accelerate to a high speed and possibly cause
personal injury and/or damage to the pump. If the pump accelerates
quickly or starts running too fast, stop it immediately and inspect. Do
not attempt to operate the pump when it is not securely mounted in a
drum. Keep hands clear of the area shown in Figure 16 at all times as
personal injury may occur
.
Daily Shutdown Procedures
1. Disconnect the air line coupler.
2. After the air pressure has bled off, close the air line valve.
For extended period shutdown flush, disassemble and thoroughly clean the transfer pump
before storing in a dry place.
MAINTENANCE
Introduction
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury, always disconnect
the air coupler and relieve all air and hydraulic pressures
befote servicing the pump.
Before proceeding, note the following:
All threads are hand tight.
When using a repair kit to service the pump use all the parts
provided in the kit regardless of the condition of the old ones. This
will reduce the possibility of having to rebuild the pump sooner than
normal.
