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NOTE: Contact Giant Industries for Service School Information.
Phone: (419)-531-4600
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation of the Giant Industries, Inc., pump is
not a complicated procedure, but there are some
basic steps common to all pumps. The following
information is to be considered as a general out-
line for installation. If you have unique require-
ments, please contact Giant Industries, Inc. or
your local distributor for assistance.
1. The pump should be installed at on a base to a
maximum of a 15 degree angle of inclination to en-
sure optimum lubrication.
2. The inlet to the pump should be sized for the ow
rate of the pump with no unnecessary restrictions that
can cause cavitation. Teon tape should be used to
seal all joints. If pumps are to be operated at temper-
atures in excess of 1600F, it is important to insure a
positive head to the pump to prevent cavitation. See
NPSH curve for LP122A Series/LP123 pumps.
3. The discharge plumbing from the pump should be
properly sized to the ow rate to prevent line pres-
sure loss to the work area. It is essential to provide a
safety bypass valve between the pump and the work
area to protect the pump from pressure spikes in the
event of a blockage or the use of a shut-off gun.
Finally, remember that high pressure operation in a pump system has many advantages. But, if it is used carelessly
and without regard to its potential hazard, it can cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT OPERATING CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with any of these conditions invalidates the warranty.
1. Prior to initial operation, add oil to the crankcase so that oil level is between the two lines on the oil dipstick. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
Use SAE 90 Industrial gear oil (Giant’s p/n 01154)
Crankcase oil should be changed after the rst
50 hours of operation, then at regular intervals of 500
hours or less depending on operating conditions.
2. Pump operation must not exceed rated pressure,
volume, or RPM. A pressure relief device must be
installed in the discharge of the system.
4. Use of a dampener is necessary to minimize
pulsation at drive elements, plumbing, connections,
and other system areas. The use of a dampener with
Giant Industries, Inc. pumps is optional, although
recommended by Giant Industries, Inc. to further re-
duce system pulsation. Dampeners can also reduce
the severity of pressure spikes that occur in systems
using a shut-off gun. A dampener must be positioned
downstream from the unloader.
5. Crankshaft rotation on Giant Industries, Inc. pumps
should be made in the direction designated by the
arrows on the pump crankcase. Reverse rotation
may be safely achieved by following a few guidelines
available upon request from Giant Industries, Inc.
Required horsepower for system operation can be
obtained from the charts on pages 3 and 6.
6. Before beginning operation of your pumping
system, remember: Check that the crankcase and
seal areas have been properly lubricated per recom-
mended schedules. Do not run the pump dry for ex-
tended periods of time. Cavitation will result in severe
damage. Always remember to check that all plumbing
valves are open and that pumped media can ow
freely to the inlet of the pump.
3. Acids, alkalines, or abrasive uids cannot be
pumped unless approval in writing is obtained before
operation from Giant Industries, Inc.
4. Run the pump dry approximately 10 seconds to
drain the water before exposure to freezing tempera-
tures.
LP122A/LP123
NPSHR Curve