
Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Safety ....................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 Requesting other information ..........................................................................................................3
1.1.2 Safety ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1.3 Product warranty .............................................................................................................................8
2 Transportation and Storage.............................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Inspect the delivery ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Inspect the package ........................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Inspect the unit................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Transportation guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Precautions .....................................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Pump handling ................................................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Lifting Methods................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Storage guidelines................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Storage location ............................................................................................................................ 11
2.3.2 Pump storage requirements.......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Frostproofing .................................................................................................................................12
3 Product Description ........................................................................................................................................13
4 Installation........................................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Pre-installation......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Pump location guidelines ..............................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Foundation requirements ..............................................................................................................14
4.1.3 Baseplate-mounting procedures ...................................................................................................14
4.1.4 Grout the baseplate.......................................................................................................................26
4.1.5 Bypass-piping considerations .......................................................................................................26
4.1.6 Suction Piping ...............................................................................................................................26
4.1.7 Discharge Piping ...........................................................................................................................28
4.1.8 Piping checklists............................................................................................................................28
4.2 Air Release Line ...................................................................................................................................... 30
5 Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown ...................................................................................31
5.1 Starting .................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.3 Install the coupling guard ........................................................................................................................ 32
5.4 Lubrication...............................................................................................................................................34
5.5 Impeller Running Clearance....................................................................................................................35
6 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................37
6.1 Shaft and Bearing Replacement ............................................................................................................. 37
6.2 Cleaning or Replacing Check Valve ........................................................................................................37
6.3 Cleaning Impeller .................................................................................................................................... 37
6.4 Hydrotest ................................................................................................................................................. 37
6.5 Disassembly ............................................................................................................................................ 38
6.5.1 Disassembly precautions ..............................................................................................................38
6.5.2 Tools required................................................................................................................................38
6.5.3 Drain the pump..............................................................................................................................39
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Model Trash Hog II Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual 1