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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL 

TRASH PUMPS 

PEDESTAL DRIVE

Owner’s Manual

Models: 2S5P & 3S5P

Summary of Contents for 2S5P

Page 1: ...OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SELF PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL TRASH PUMPS PEDESTAL DRIVE Owner s Manual Models 2S5P 3S5P ...

Page 2: ...cure them when filled with liquid SUCTION LINES The suction line must be as short and direct as possible and the line must always slope upward to the pump from the source of the liquid The suction line should not exceed 30 feet in length Suction lines should be the same size as the pump inlet Use pipe sealant on the threads of the fittings STRAINERS A strainer is furnished with the pump be certain...

Page 3: ...ecessary To fill the pump remove the pump casing fill plug at the top of the casing and add clean liquid until the pump is filled Replace the fill plug before operating the pump STARTING Consult the operations manual furnished with the power source WARNING Do not use pump in explosive atmosphere Do not pump volatile or flammable liquids OPERATION Open all valves in the discharge line and start the...

Page 4: ...the shaft seal may need replacing C Examine suction hose or pipe connections Air leaks in the suction line and connection to the pump are the most frequent causes of priming trouble Use new gaskets in hose coupling New couplings sometimes require 2 gaskets Lining of hose may also become loose and clog the hose D Keep pump as close to the level of the liquid being pumped It will give best performan...

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Page 6: ... ALT BODY CAST IRON BLK 1 6 370 1A 6 371 1A 6 370 1A 6 371 1A 19 VOLUTE 1 1 139 1 312 1 139 1 312 20 STD CHECK VALVE EPDM 1 7 136 1 7 137 1 7 136 1 7 137 1 20 ALT CHECK VALVE VITON 1 7 136 1A 7 137 1A 7 136 1A 7 137 1A 28 STD O RING EPDM 1 12 160 12 160 12 160 12 160 28 ALT O RING VITON 1 12 160 A 12 160 A 12 160 A 12 160 A 32 ROLL PIN LONG 1 21 316 21 316 21 316 21 316 33 ROLL PIN SST 5 21 298 21...

Page 7: ...st and on the exploded view drawing may be ordered through the nearest distributor When Ordering Repair Parts Always Give The Following Information 1 Identify pump model number 2 Part name and number Not illustration number 3 Quantity required 4 Material specification if other than standard NOTES ...

Page 8: ...he seal case so that you are not pressing on the delicate finely finished carbon seal ring Do not damage the seal face 7 To replace the seal component in the impeller hub lubricate the outside of the rubber boot with vegetable oil or soap and press the white ring and rubber boot into the hub using your two thumbs Be certain that the seal ring is all the way down and even with the back of the impel...

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