
OM−02806
0 SERIES
OPERATION PAGE C − 3
Overheating can occur if operated with the valves
in the suction or discharge lines closed. Operating
against closed valves could bring the liquid to a
boil, build pressure, and cause the pump to rup-
ture or explode. If overheating occurs, stop the
pump and allow it to completely cool before servic-
ing it. Refill the pump casing with cool liquid.
Allow an over-heated pump to com-
pletely cool before servicing. Do not re-
move plates, covers, gauges, pipe
plugs, or fittings from an overheated
pump. Vapor pressure within the pump
can cause parts being disengaged to be
ejected with great force. After the pump
completely cools, drain the liquid from
the pump by removing the casing drain
plug. Use caution when removing the
plug to prevent injury from hot liquid.
Pump Vacuum Check
Since the pump does not have a suction check
valve, the discharge line must be fitted with a check
valve if a pump vacuum reading is taken.
Close both suction valves, start the pump, and ob-
serve the suction vacuum gauge. At operating
speed the pump should pull a vacuum of 15 to 17
inches or more of mercury when pumping petro-
leum. When puming water, it should develop 20
inches or more of mercury. If it does not, check for
air leaks in the seal, gasket, or discharge valve.
Open the suction valves, and read the vacuum
gauge with the pump primed and at operating
speed. Shut off the pump. The vacuum gauge
reading will immediately drop proportional to the
static suction lift, and should then stabilize. If the
vacuum reading falls off rapidly after stabilization,
an air leak exists. Before checking for the source of
the leak, check the point of installation of the vac-
uum gauge.
NOTE
Petroleum products are very sensitive to changes
in temperature. Warmer temperatures elevate the
product vapor pressure, resulting in low vacuum
readings. Do not mistake temperature problems for
faulty pump installation or performance.
STOPPING
Never halt the flow of liquid suddenly. If the liquid
being pumped is stopped abruptly, damaging
shock waves can be transmitted to the pump and
piping system. Close all connecting valves slowly.
Reduce the throttle speed slowly and allow the en-
gine to idle briefly before stopping.
If the application involves a high discharge
head, gradually close the discharge
throttling valve before stopping the pump.
After stopping the pump, shut down the engine
and remove the key or take other precautions to
ensure that the pump will remain inoperative.
Cold Weather Preservation
If the pump will be idle for more than a few hours in
below freezing conditions, drain the pump to pre-
vent damage from freezing, particularly if pumping
water. If necessary, dlean out any small solids by
flushing with a hose. Operate the pump for approx-
imately one minute; this wil remove any remaining
liquid that could freeze the pump rotating parts.
BEARING TEMPERATURE CHECK
Bearings normally run at higher than ambient tem-
peratures because of heat generated by friction.
Temperatures up to 160_F (71_C) are considered
normal for bearings, and they can operate safely to
at least 180_F (82_C).
Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu-
rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac-
curately by placing a contact-type thermometer
against the housing. Record this temperature for
future reference.
A sudden increase in bearing temperature is a
warning that the bearings are at the point of failing