1900 Series Horizontal Splitcase Pumps
Instruction and Repair Manual
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11/12/18
INTRODUCTION:
GENERAL:
Congratulations! You are the owner of the finest pump commercially available. If you give it the proper care as outlined
and recommended by this manual, it will provide you with reliable service and long life.
This manual contains information that is the result of engineering and research efforts. It is designed to supply adequate
instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of your pump. Failure or neglect to properly install, operate
or maintain your pump may result in personal injury, property damage or unnecessary damage to
the pump.
These instructions apply to the pump only and have been prepared specifically for the pump supplied on this order. If your
operating conditions ever change, always refer to the factory for reapplication. Always refer to the manuals provided by
manufacturers of the accessory equipment for their separate instructions.
Variations exist in both the equipment used with these pumps and in the particular installation of the pump and driver.
Therefore, specific operating instructions are not within the scope of this manual but should be added by the parties
responsible for the operation of the entire station. The manual contains general rules and guidelines for installation,
operation and maintenance of the pump. If there are questions regarding the pump or its application, which are not
covered in this manual, please contact the factory as follows:
Fairbanks Nijhuis™
3601 Fairbanks Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 371-5000
For information or technical assistance on the drive source, contact the drive manufacturer local dealer or
representative.
To obtain additional data on hydraulics and pump selection and operation, we suggest you purchase both of the following
reference books:
A. Fairbanks Nijhuis Hydraulic Handbook available from the factory.
B. Hydraulic Institute Standards
Hydraulic Institute
9 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054-3802
CAUTION AND SAFETY NOTICE:
The installation, use and operation of this type of equipment is affected by various federal, state and local laws and the
regulations concerning OSHA. Compliance with such laws relating to the proper installation and safe operation of this
type of equipment is the responsibility of the equipment owner, and all necessary steps should be taken by the owner to
assure compliance with such laws before operating the equipment. In addition
WARNING and CAUTION notes are located
throughout this manual. They should be read and observed.
The following symbols are used to alert maintenance personnel to procedures that require special attention or which
could damage equipment or could be dangerous to personnel.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
