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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. The discharge plumbing from the pump
should be properly sized to the ow rate to pre-
vent line pressure loss to the work area. It is
essential to provide a safety bypass valve be-
tween 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.
4. Use of a dampener is necessary to mini-
mize 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 reduce system
pulsation. Dampeners can also reduce the
severity of pressure spikes that occur in sys-
tems 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 desig-
nated 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 ob-
tained from the charts on page 3.
6. Before beginning operation of your pumping
system, remember: Check that the crankcase
and seal areas have been properly lubricated
per recommended schedules. Do not run the
pump dry for extended periods of time. Cavita-
tion will result in severe damage. Always re-
member to check that all plumbing valves are
open and that pumped media can ow freely to
the inlet of the pump.
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 outline for instal-
lation. If you have unique requirements,
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 ensure optimum lubrication.
2. The inlet to the pump should be sized for
the ow rate of the pump with no unneces-
sary restrictions that can cause cavitation.
Teon tape should be used to seal all joints.
If pumps are to be operated at temperatures
in excess of 160 °F (70 °C), it is important to
insure a positive head to the pump to prevent
cavitation. See chart below.
1. Prior to initial operation, add oil to the crank-
case so that oil level is between the two lines on
the oil dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Use SAE 80 or 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 inter-
vals of 500 hours or less depending on operating
conditions.
2. Pump operation must not exceed rated pres-
sure, volume, or RPM. A pressure relief device
must be installed in the discharge of the system.
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
temperatures.
IMPORTANT OPERATING CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with any of these conditions invalidates the warranty.
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.