Berkeley 6D User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
Centrifugal Pump Primer
IMPORTANT
For best possible performance…continuous, satisfactory operation,
read these instructions before installing your new pump primer.
Should service be required, this manual can be a valuable guide, it should
be kept near the installation for ready reference.
Berkeley Pumps / 293 Wright Street / Delavan, WI 53115
PRINTED IN U.S.A. F000653 (Rev. 8/12/02)
MODEL 6D, HAN-DEE PRIMER

The 6D "Han-Dee primer is a positive displacement
air pump designed specifically for priming
centrifugal pumps.
Material
Body-Aluminum Alloy
Diaphragm-Molded synthetic rubber
Performance
Installation
Install the Han-Dee primer on the suction or discharge of
any style centrifugal pump. A discharge priming valve or
similar air tight valve must be used on the pump discharge
to prevent air from being drawn into the pump from the
discharge while priming.
Primer location:
There are several tapped holes in the pump case that can
be used for priming. Choose one that is at or above the
centerline of the impeller eye, which is the minimum level
of water required for proper start-up of a centrifugal pump.
(Refer to Figure 1).
Notice: Possible damage to primer diaphragm. Install
globe valve or equivalent between the primer and pump
case when primer is connected to the discharge and
pressure developed by the pump exceeds 75 PSI. Refer
to Figure 1.
Special Instructions
1. Inlet on Model 6D primer has a spring loaded check
valve for use when installed on pump suctions. When
installing primer on the discharge or pressure side of
pump, remove spring from the valve assembly as
shown in Figure 2.
2. Reinstall check valve (inlet fitting) along with rod and
ball assembly.
3. Primer is shipped with handle off. Attach handle to
primer using the clevis and cotter pins provided. This is
best achieved after primer mounting is complete. Refer
to parts drawing for proper connection.
Mounting
Pump installation will determine the most convenient
primer mounting location and fittings required.
A. Mount directly on pump case using standard pipe
fittings. A bracket (not furnished) may be needed to
support the primer and prevent damage to piping when
operating primer. Refer to Figure 7 on page 4 for
primer mounting dimensions.
Figures 3A and 3B show typical primer installations using
standard pipe fittings.
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Suction Pipe Size
Primer 2-1/2 3456810
Model Strokes per Foot of Suction Pipe
6D 123461017
Han-Dee Primer
Globe Isolation
Valve
Discharge Priming
Valve
386 0893
Impeller
Centerline
Remove Spring
Ball and Rod Assembly
Check valve
391 0893
Mounting Bracket
390 0893
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3A
Mounting Bracket
392 0893
FIGURE 3B
DO NOT USE THE BOTTOM FITTING
ON THE PRIMER FOR SUPPORT

B. Use remote mounting kit, part number B50001 when
installing Han-Dee primer on PTO driven pumps or
wherever rigid installation is not convenient. Model 6D
primer is tapped 1/2" NPT to receive this kit.
1. Assemble remote mounting kit components (see
Figure 4). Make sure all connections are tight. Use
pipe joint compound sparingly on metal to metal
thread connections.
2. Attach remote mounting kit to pump and primer as
shown in Figure 5.
Notice: Possible damage to primer diaphragm. Install
globe valve or equivalent between the primer and the
pump case when primer is connected to the discharge
and pressure developed by the pump exceeds 75 PSI.
3. Attach primer to trailer or remote bracket using
hardware provided in kit. Refer to Figure 5.
Operation
The centrifugal pump case must be filled with water to the
level described in the Installation section of this manual
before it will start pumping.
Notice: Pump must be primed before start-up. Do not run
dry.
As the Han-Dee primer evacuates air from the pump
case, atmospheric pressure forces water up through the
suction pipe and into the pump case. Any air leaking into
the pump will increase the effort and time required to
prime the pump. Inspect the suction piping, discharge
valve, packing gland, and any drains or vent valves in the
pump case to be sure that no air leaks exist.
Proceed as follows:
1. Close pump discharge valve tightly.
2. Open shut-off valve (if used) in primer piping.
3. Work handle of Han-Dee primer up and down. Refer to
performance chart at the top of page 2 to determine
the approximate number of strokes required for your
installation. To maximize primer performance, work
handle at the start and finish of priming cycle as shown
in Figures 6A and 6B, Page 4.
Notice: If the Han-Dee primer is installed using a shut-off
valve, do not attempt to work handle with this valve
closed. Damage to diaphragm may result.
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1/2" Globe Valve
(Not furnished)
Additional 1/2" Pipe
Nipple (Not furnished)
90 Street
Elbow
1/2" 90 Elbow
(2) Hose Clamp
Hose
1/2" x 2-1/2"
Pipe Nipple
(2) 1/2" x 3"
T.O.E. Pipe
Nipple
Kit as furnished
Kit used with shut-off valve 388 0893
Typical of PTO mount to pump suction. Typical of PTO mount to side of volute case.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 4
Pickup photographs for
these two figures

4. When water flows freely from opening in top of primer,
pump should be primed.
5. Close shut-off valve (if used).
6. Start pump and open discharge valve slowly to allow
any air remaining in the pump case to escape.
7. If unit fails to prime, refer to trouble shooting guide at
right.
Trouble - Cause and Remedy
Water continues to flow from pump into primer after
priming is complete:
Primer check valve did not close.
To close, bring primer handle to mid-stroke. Give sharp
downward stroke.
Pump fails to prime:
Air leak.
Check all primer connections. Check all pump suction
connections. Check all pump discharge connections.
Insufficient water level in pump case.
Check primer connection to pump case. Piping must
be at or above centerline of impeller eye.
Pump loses initial prime:
Air trapped in suction piping.
Check for high spots in suction line, refer to centrifugal
pump owner’s manual for recommended/not recom-
mended suction connections.
Air leaking through packing.
Check packing lantern ring for sufficient grease to
prevent air from being drawn in during pressure drop.
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Full
Stroke
385 0893
FIGURE 6A – Start of priming cycle, pumping air
only
4-5"
Stroke
387 0893
FIGURE 6B – Finish of priming cycle, pumping
air/water mixture
3.50"
7/16"
DIA
1/2" NPT
FEMALE
389 0893
FIGURE 7 – Primer mounting dimensions

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Check Valve
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
384 0893
Key Part Description Qty. Part No.
1Handle 1 L01221
2Diaphragm rod 1 S08561
3Upper Housing 1 M03258
4Diaphragm retainer plate-top 1 S08816
5Diaphragm 1 S05467
6Diaphragm retainer plate-bottom 1 S05470
7Lower housing 1 M03259
8Spring-check valve 1 S10893
9Rod and ball assembly 1 S08789
10 Check valve seat 1 S08788
11 Guide-check valve 1 S08813
12 Clevis Pin 3/8" 2 S28333
•Cotter Pin 2 S14923
13 Capscrew 3/8-16 4 S24893
14 Hex Nut 3/8-16 4 S26456
EXPLODED VIEW
REPAIR PARTS LIST
• Not shown.

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BERKELEY LIMITED WARRANTY
Berkeley/Wicor Canada, Inc. (“Wicor”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of
its products that they are free from defects in material or workmanship.
If within twelve (12) months from the date of installation or twenty-four (24) months from the date of
manufacture any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
Berkeley’s/Wicor’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
General Terms and Conditions
Purchaser must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this
warranty. This warranty shall not apply to products which, in the sole judgement of Berkeley/Wicor,
have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; nor to other than normal application, use or
service, including but not limited to, operational failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign
materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by contacting the installing Berkeley/Wicor
dealer as soon as possible after the discovery of any alleged defect. Berkeley/Wicor will
subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service
under this warranty will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the term of the warranty.
The warranty on all three phase submersible motors is void if three-leg overload protection of
recommended size is not used.
This warranty sets forth Berkeley’s/Wicor’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for
defective products.
BERKELEY/WICOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL
NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
In the U.S.: Berkeley, 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
In Canada: Wicor Canada, Inc., 4544 Fieldgate Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3W6

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