Shibaura TF516MH-AB, Owner'S Manual

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3. Handling of pump (Before starting operation)
4. Installation
(1)
Place the pump on a flat place close to a water source.
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Install the pump more than 3 m from combustibles.
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Remove dried grass and other objects which may catch fire easily before
installing the pump.
⚫ If not, fire may be caused by the heated muffler.
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Do not install the pump indoors or in the tunnel or the like where is badly
ventilated.
⚫ If not, you may get poisoned by exhaust gas.
(2)
Be sure to attach the strainer and a rattan basket to the water suction port of
the water suction hose and position it more than 30 cm below the water level.
If it is positioned above the specified level, air may be sucked preventing
water discharging.
(3)
Arrange the pump so that the water suction height is 3 m or less as low as
possible. When it is too high, the pumping capacity may deteriorate or water
may fall.
(4)
Arrange the water suction hose to go up toward the pump and tighten it
positively to the water suction port of the pump. If the hose goes up or down
unevenly, water may not be discharged smoothly.
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Connect the fire hose securely and make sure it does not fall out.
⚫ If the hose falls out while water is being discharged, it may injure people
around it.
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Avoid bending, twisting or sharp turn of the fire hose when installing.
⚫ The hose may leap up and injure people around it.
Warning
Warning
Caution
Caution