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GENERAL INFORMATION

To the Purchaser:

Congratulations! You are the owner of one of the finest 

pumps on the market today. Burks® Pumps are products 

engineered and manufactured of high quality components. 

Over eighty years of pump building experience along with a 

continuing quality assurance program combine to produce 

a pump which will stand up to the toughest pumping 

projects.This manual will provide helpful information 

concerning installation, maintenance, and proper service 

guidelines.

Receiving:

Upon receiving the pump, it should be inspected for 

damage or shortages. If damage has occurred, file a claim 

immediately with the company that delivered the pump. 

If the manual is removed from the crating, do not lose or 

misplace.

Storage: 

Short Term -

 Burks Pumps are manufactured for efficient 

performance following long inoperative periods in storage. 

For best results, pumps can be retained in storage, as 

factory assembled, in a dry atmosphere with constant 

temperatures for up to six (6) months.

Long Term -

 Any length of time exceeding six (6) months, 

but not more than twenty four (24) months. The units 

should be stored in a temperature controlled area, a roofed 

over walled enclosure that provides protection from the 

elements (rain, snow, wind blown dust, etc..), and whose 

temperature can be maintained b40 deg. F and 

+120 deg. F.

If extended high humidity is expected to be a problem, all 

exposed parts should be inspected before storage and all 

surfaces that have the paint scratched, damaged, or worn 

should be recoated with a water base, air dry enamel paint. 

All surfaces should then be sprayed with a rust-inhibiting 

oil. 

Service Centers:

For the location of the nearest Burks Service Center, check 

your Burks representative or Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc., 

in Piqua, Ohio, telephone (937) 778-8947.

INSTALLATION

Pump should be installed in a clean dry area on a solid 

surface. It does not necessarily need to be bolted down. 

New pipe of proper size to minimize friction losses should 

be used on the suction and discharge of the pump. All pipe 

joints must be air tight.

Provision must be made in discharge piping to permit 

priming.Piping to both suction and discharge of the pump 

must be properly supported in order to insure there are no 

pipe strains or stresses brought to bear on the pump.

A check valve or foot valve is not necessary in the suction 

piping except to maintain the system full of liquid. Where 

there is a long, horizontal run in the suction piping, or a 

vertical suction lift of 25 feet (15 feet with WPT5, 10 feet 

with WT3A, 6 feet with WPT3A) it is advisable to install a 

foot valve on the suction pipe.

NOTE: Maximum inlet pressureWTX, WPTX and WSTX 

Pumps - 15 PSIWT, WPT and WST Pumps - 100 PSI

 

WARNING: A faulty motor or wiring  can be 

a serious electrical shock  hazard if it or 

surrounding water are accessible to human 

contact. To avoid this danger, connect the 

motor frame to the power supply grounding 

terminal with copper conductor no smaller 

than the circuit conductors. In all installations 

connect above ground metal plumbing to the 

power supply ground per National Code Article 

250-80 to prevent electrical shock hazard.

Electrical connections to the motor should be made by 

competent electrician. Wiring diagrams shown on the 

motor nameplate should be followed for connecting power 

supply. Electrical characteristics of supply power must 

be the same as that shown on the motor nameplate. A 

fuse switch should be installed in the circuit leading to the 

pump motor. In wiring 3 phase motors, make sure the shaft 

rotation is clockwise when looking at the motor end of the 

pump.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION:

All 56 frame, single phase motors, open drip proof, totally 

enclosed and explosion proof have built-in overload 

protection. All three phase motors must be installed with a 

magnectic starter which provides a 3-leg protection for the 

motor. Failure to use the correct starter and heater coils 

will void warranty.

OPERATION

IMPORTANT Pump Must Be Primed On Initial 

Start-Up

Prime the pump by filling the pump case with clean water. 

Close disconnect switch to start pump.

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION:

No lubrication is required for the liquid end of the pump.

Dual voltage motors, 1/3 thru 3 Hp are equipped with ball 

bearings at both ends which are grease packed and sealed 

at the factory. No further lubrication is required. 1/3 Hp, 115 

Volt only, motors have ball/sleeve bearing construction. 

The ball bearing at the pump end requires no lubrication. 

The opposite end of the motor has a sleeve type bearing 

which may be lubricated periodically by removing the cap 

and saturating wick material sith SAE 10 oil.

SHAFT SEAL:

The mechanical shaft seal should be replaced if liquid is 

noticed around the motor shaft. Remove case and impeller. 

Using two screw drivers to pry on each side, remove seal 

stationary seat. Clean seat area of frame, install new 

stationary seat with ceramic surface facing out and slide 

new rotating element over shaft with hard carbon surface 

against ceramic seat. Be sure to keep all surfaces clean. 

Lubricating seal parts with water will help the installation 

of the seal. Reinstall impeller and pump case.

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Страница 1: ...lt of Crane Pumps Systems Inc constant product improvement program product changes may occur As such Crane Pumps Systems reserves the right to change product without prior written notification 420 Third Street 83 West Drive Bramton Piqua Ohio 45356 Ontario Canada L6T 2J6 Phone 937 778 8947 Phone 905 457 6223 Fax 937 773 7157 Fax 905 457 2650 www cranepumps com Form No F0741D Rev G Self Priming Cen...

Страница 2: ... clothing that may become entangled in moving parts WARNING Keep clear of suction and discharge openings DO NOT insert fingers in pump with power connected Always wear eye protection when working on pumps Make sure lifting handles are securely fastened each time before lifting DO NOT operate pump without safety devices in place Always replace safety devices that have been removed during service or...

Страница 3: ... vertical suction lift of 25 feet 15 feet with WPT5 10 feet with WT3A 6 feet with WPT3A it is advisable to install a foot valve on the suction pipe NOTE Maximum inlet pressureWTX WPTX and WSTX Pumps 15 PSIWT WPT and WST Pumps 100 PSI WARNING A faulty motor or wiring can be a serious electrical shock hazard if it or surrounding water are accessible to human contact To avoid this danger connect the ...

Страница 4: ...is a chance of freeze up MOTOR Keep motor clean and dry It is drip proof when installed horizontally and the windings are protected from excess humidity but extreme conditions should be avoided when possible If motor fails to run be sure power is on all switches or electrical controls are closed fuses are in order and all electrical controls are tight Motor must be repaired by Authorized Repair St...

Страница 5: ...A RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CRANE PUMPS SYSTEMS INC DISTRIBUTOR Products Returned Must Be Cleaned Sanitized Or Decontaminated As Necessary Prior To Shipment To Insure That Employees Will Not Be Exposed To Health Hazards In Handling Said Material All Applicable Laws And Regulations Shall Apply IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your product is covered by the enclosed Warranty If ...

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