INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
P
UMP MAY BE MOUNTED
in any position. When installed
vertically motor pump units should be installed so the
motor is above the pump head.
T
HE ROTATION OF THE PUMP
shaft determines the location of
the pump inlet and outlet. Before installation rotate
pump shaft and impeller in the direction of the required
operation to reduce initial start up torque.
A
LL PUMP PIPE WORK
must be adequately supported to
avoid stress on pump and pump components and
consequential leakage.
B
ELT DRIVEN PUMPS
.
If excessive belt tension exists this
will cause rapid belt wear and result in premature
bearing failure. It should be possible to deflect a
correctly tensioned belt between pulleys about 16mm
(0.6”) per metre (3’4”) of span by applying finger
pressure. Ideally belt to pulley contact arc should be
about 120º but never less than 90º.
C
RANK SHAFT MOUNTED PUMPS
require a torque arm to be
designed and fitted so that only pure torque reaction
will result. Other unnecessary loads must be avoided.
O
PERATION
L
IMITS
.
Pump should not be operated above
the published performance without prior approval.
AC
MOTOR PUMP UNITS
.
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING should
be connected and installed by a competent electrician.
A qualified person must ensure that the installation
conforms to the Electrical and Mechanical requirements
of local and national regulations. All equipment
operating within a flame proof area must comply with
the relevant standards applying to that area. Before
using the pump, ensure that your electrical supply
corresponds with the voltage range marked on the
machine.
P
UMPS ARE DRY SELF PRIMING
i.e. do not require to be filled
with liquid to start up.
D
RY RUNNING
.
Jabsco pump units depend on liquid to
lubricate impeller surfaces. A dry running period of 30
seconds maximum on initial prime is generally a safe
length of time. If pump fails to prime in this time then
stop and check for leaks in pipe work and impeller
damage.
C
APACITORS
in motor circuits retain a charge after the
supply has been isolated. This must be discharged
before servicing starts to avoid the risk of electrical
shock.
L
ABELS
should be attached to all surfaces over 60°C
(140°F) indicating ‘HOT AREAS’.
I
MPELLER
T
EMPERATURE
operating ranges;
Neoprene impellers
4° - 80° C (40° - 176° F)
Nitrile impellers
10° - 90° C (50° - 194° F)
W
ARNING
!
- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED motors are not flame proof and
can spark, explosion and death can occur.
SAFETY ADVICE
E
NSURE THAT ALL MOVING PARTS
are adequately guarded to
prevent accidental contact.
L
EAKAGE
from mechanical, lip, and pack gland seals
could cause a hazard. If liquid being pumped is toxic or
corrosive then preventative measures should be taken
to reduce contact.
D
O NOT USE FOR PUMPING PETROL
, toluene, benzene, or light
fraction petroleum products such as solvents, thinners
or other liquids with flash points below 37°C (98.6°F).
F
REEZING TEMPERATURES
- do not permit liquid to freeze in
pump body. Drain pump by loosening end cover.
I
T IS A REQUIREMENT OF
COSHH (1988)
regulations that the
manufacturers instructions in the handling of
hazardous substances must be observed at all times.
T
O CONFIRM WITH THE
H
EALTH AND
S
AFETY AND
COSHH
REGULATIONS
, Jabsco require that any pump or part of a
pump that is returned to this company for repair or
examination, or for any reason whatsoever, will be suit-
ably packed and accompanied by a letter stating what
the pump/part has been pumping.
I
F THE LIQUID OR PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS
or in any way
dangerous, this must be stated and the chemical make
up of it must be stated in detail. UNLESS THIS
PROCEDURE IS OBSERVED the unit will not be accepted
on our company premises. The only exception to this
rule is if the pump is returned is new and unused.
Installation, Operation and Safety Advice
