HALE Silencer APS Series Installation and user guide

APS / APS -M / MBP / MBP -M
AP -M / MG -A / MG -M / TBP /
TBP-M
Manual p/n: 029-0020-83-0
Hale Products Inc. ◆ A Unit of IDEX Corporation
700 Spring Mill Avenue ◆ Conshohocken, PA 19428 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone] ◆ FAX: [phone]
Web..........www.haleproducts.com
Installation, Operation and Service
Maintenance Manual

NOTICE !
Hale Products, Inc. (Hale) cannot assume responsibility for product failure result-
ing from improper maintenance or operation. Hale is responsible only to the limits
stated in the product warranty. Product specifications contained in this manual are
subject to change without notice.
All Hale products are quality components -- ruggedly designed, accurately
machined, precision inspected, carefully assembled and thoroughly tested. In
order to maintain the high quality of your unit, and to keep it in a ready condition, it
is important to follow the instructions on care and operation. Proper use and good
preventive maintenance will lengthen the life of your unit.
ALWAYS INCLUDE THE UNIT SERIAL NUMBER
IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE.
ECO NO REV CHANGE FROM BY DATE APVD HALE PRODUCTS, INC.
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA
05-019 A Initial Release LwH 01/20/2005 MAL
0336 B Pump Shaft Bearings LwH 03/15/2006 MAL
0438 C Model # Clarification LwH 09/29/2006 MAL
0534 D Update Mechanical Seal + LwH 03/08/2007 MAL
0856 E Add TBP ZLW 08/04/2009 MAL DRAWN BY LwH ISSUE DATE COPYRIGHT ©
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR USED TO
MAKE OTHER DRAWINGS OR MACHINERY.
CHECKED BY PRW 03/08/2007
Manual p/n: 029-0020-83-0, Rev. - E
Printed in U.S.A. ©Hale Products, Inc. 2007 All Rights Reserved

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Silencer Series Booster Pump
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Overview ❑
1 Hale “Silencer” Booster Pump
Hale Products, Inc. currently offers the “Silencer” Series Booster Pumps in
various models. For a model number description, see Table A-1: Booster
Pump Model Number Matrix.
❑APS / AP-* Series – Single-Stage, Centrifugal Attack Pump (250-500
GPM /1,000-2,000 LPM [1,363-2,726 LPS]) - three primary drive options:
truck transmission PTO, hydraulic drive (-H) or direct engine mount (-M).
❑MBP / MG -* Series – Single-Stage, Centrifugal, “High Volume” Attack
Pump (500-1,000 GPM /2,000-4,000 LPM [47.3-63.1 LPS]) - three pri-
mary drive options: truck transmission PTO, hydraulic drive (-H) or direct
engine mount (-M).
❑TBP - * Series – Two-Stage, Centrifugal, “High Volume / High Pressure”
Attack Pump (500-750 GPM / 1,893-2,893 LPM [21.5-47.3 LPS]) -- three
primary drive options: truck transmission PTO, hydraulic drive (-H) or
direct engine mount (-M).
The Hale line of booster pumps are the favorites of fire fighters throughout
the world. Booster pumps can be used as initial attack pumps or as auxil-
iary pumps in conjunction with the apparatus main pump. They offer the
versatility, dependability, reliability, ease of operation and reduced mainte-
nance that is so necessary to effective fire fighting. Hale booster pumps are
compact in size and lightweight for easy mounting. The apparatus builder
must supply the transmission PTO (power takeoff) and connecting shaft.
Hale offers various models of the silencer series booster pumps. The antic-
ipated use and position on the apparatus determines the model selected as

❑Overview
4Silencer Series Booster Pump
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well as the drive unit.
Table A-1: Booster Pump Model Number Matrix

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Silencer Series Booster Pump
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Overview ❑
Figure B: Overview, Silencer Booster Pump
For shim installa-
tion, see Step Fig-
ure B: “Overview,
Silencer Booster

❑Overview
6Silencer Series Booster Pump
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Section 1: Safety Precautions
Hale Products, Inc., August 2006, Rev-B
Safety ❑
1 Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT !
HALE PUMPS ARE DESIGNED FOR OPTIMUM SAFETY OF ITS OPERATORS.
FOR ADDED PROTECTION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE SAFETY GUIDELINES
LISTED IN THIS SECTION AND ADHERE TO ALL WARNING, DANGER, CAU-
TION AND IMPORTANT NOTES FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL.
ALL SUPPLIED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE CAREFULLY READ, UNDER-
STOOD AND ADHERED TO STRICTLY BY ALL INSTALLERS AND OPERATORS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE PUMP.
WHEN DEVELOPING DEPARTMENTAL APPARATUS OPERATING PROCE-
DURES, INCORPORATE THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS AS WRITTEN.
Hale is a registered trademark of Hale Products, Incorporated. All other brand and product
names are the trademarks of their respective holders.
1.1 DEFINITIONS
DANGER !
DANGER - Immediate hazard which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death if the warning is ignored.
WARNING !
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION !
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor or
moderate personal injury if the warning is ignored.

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8Section 1: Safety Precautions
Hale Products, Inc., August 2006 Rev-B
NOTICE !
NOTICE - Practices which could result in damage to the apparatus or other
property.
1.2 GUIDELINES
NOTICE !
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERAL OPERATING PROCE-
DURES. THEY DO NOT REPLACE THE PROCEDURES, POLICIES OR GUIDE-
LINES ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, NOR DO
THEY REPLACE THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES PROVIDED
IN THE APPARATUS MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL.
REFER TO THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION ON SETTING WHEEL CHOCKS (TO PREVENT ANY MOVE-
MENT OF THE APPARATUS), AS WELL AS LAYOUT AND CONNECTION OF
HOSES, VALVES AND DRAIN COCKS.
ALL FASTENERS ON THE HALE PUMP AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ARE
SELECTED FOR THEIR APPLICATION. HALE PRODUCTS DOES NOT REC-
OMMEND REPLACING FASTENERS WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN HALE
PART NUMBERS PROVIDED. REPLACING WITH A WEAKER ALTERNATIVE
POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK.
ALL FASTENERS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH A LOCKING ANAEROBIC
ADHESIVE/SEALANT, SUCH AS LOCTITE®#242 OR EQUIVALENT.
❑Use care when removing the pump assembly from its packaging to pre-
vent personal injury and/or damage to the system.
❑Use all mounting bolt holes provided on the gearbox and/or the pump to
support the assembly. See the pump assembly plate drawing, located at
the back of this manual, for additional installation information.
❑Installation should be performed by a trained and qualified installer, such
as your authorized Hale representative. Be sure the installer has suffi-
cient knowledge, experience and the proper tools before attempting any
installation.
WARNING !
THE HALE PUMP AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY CAN BE HEAVY AND BULKY.
ADDING ACCESSORIES TO THE SYSTEM ALSO INCREASES THE WEIGHT.
CHECK YOUR BILL OF LADING FOR THE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT.

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Section 1: Safety Precautions
Hale Products, Inc., August 2006, Rev-B
Safety ❑
WARNING - continued !
BE CERTAIN TO USE PROPER LIFTING SUPPORT DEVICES (I.E., OVERHEAD
CRANE, JACKS, CHAINS, STRAPS, ETC.) CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE
LOAD WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE HALE PUMP AND GEARBOX
ASSEMBLY.
❑The installer is responsible for observing all instructions and safety pre-
cautions in his or her daily routine as dictated by regional safety ordi-
nances or departmental procedures.
❑Fluids -To meet various shipping regulations, oil is drained from the
gearbox reservoir prior to shipping from the factory.
At installation and before operation, oil must be added to the appropriate
levels. (See Section 4, heading “ Replace Gearbox Oil,” on page 59.)
See separate documentation provided with the engine and pump and
gearbox assemblies for proper fluids to use and quantities required.
❑DO NOT permanently remove or alter any protective feature, guard or
insulating devices, or attempt to operate the system when these guards
are removed.
Doing so voids the Hale pump warranty. Also see heading “Express
Warranty” on page 145.
❑Any of the above could affect system capacity and/or safe operation of
the system and is a serious safety violation which could cause personal
injury or could affect safe operation of the pump.
WARNING!
NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE HALE PUMP AND GEARBOX
ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM:
Hale Products, Incorporated
Fire Suppression Division
700 Spring Mill Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428 U.S.A.
Telephone ..........[phone]
Fax.....................610-825-6440
Web....................www.haleproducts.com
❑Rotating drive line parts can cause injury. Be extremely careful that NO
part of your body (head, feet, arms, legs, fingers, hair, etc.) is in an area
of rotating parts where you could be subject to injury.

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❑Make sure everyone is clear of the apparatus before shifting to the
PUMP position. Verify the parking brake is set and the wheels are
chocked to prevent any movement of the apparatus.
❑Make sure proper personal protective equipment is used when operating
or servicing the apparatus.
WARNING!
BE SURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING AND/OR INSTALL-
ING FORCE (PRESS) FITTED PARTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE, HEAT-RESIS-
TANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING PARTS THAT REQUIRE HEATING FOR
INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS EYE OR HAND INJURY.
DO NOT OVERHEAT PARTS CONSTRUCTED OF BRONZE (E.G. IMPELLER).
OVERHEATING (PART TURNS RED OR BLUE) CAN WEAKEN THE PART AND
IT MUST THEN BE REPLACED.
❑DO NOT operate the system at pressures higher than the maximum
rated pressure. Always use the lowest possible relief valve settings to
enhance operator and equipment safety. Also see Section 2 “Introduc-
tion” on page 19 for additional information.
❑Relieve all system pressure, then drain all water from the system before
servicing any of its component parts.
❑Use only pipe, hose and fittings which are rated at or above the maxi-
mum pressure rating at which the water pump system operates.
❑Per NFPA 1962 requirements, large diameter hose, marked “supply
Hose 3-1/2” to 5” (89 - 127 mm) diameter” shall not be used at operating
pressures exceeding 185 PSI (13 BAR). Large diameter hose, marked
“Supply Hose 6” to 5” (152 mm) diameter” shall not be used at operating
pressures exceeding 135 PSI (9 BAR).
❑If leakage from the drain hole in the pump head is noticed or suspected,
the mechanical seal must be inspected and/or replaced.
❑If a pump is operated without water for extended periods, or without dis-
charging water, it could overheat. This can damage the mechanical seal,
impeller or the drive mechanism.
❑DO NOT attempt to pump until all the GREEN pump indicators in the cab
and panel are ON. Also see Section 3 “Basic Operation” on page 33 for
additional information.
❑DO NOT advance the throttle unless the OK TO PUMP indicator is ON.
Also see Section 3 “Basic Operation” on page 33 for additional
information.