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Installation Instructions - cont’d.
Check to see that the pump impeller can be turned by hand. (Turn the shaft clockwise using a deep socket wrench on the
impeller nut.) If it cannot be turned, open the pump casing to look for obstructions. Clean out any corrosion build up where
the casing fits over the eye of the impeller.
Pump Inlet Line
To achieve full capacity from the pump, the inlet line should be at least the same size as the inlet port on the pump. Re-
ducing this line size will restrict the capabilities of the pump. The line must also be free of air leaks. Check all fittings and
connections in the suction line for tightness. The introduction of air may affect the priming and pumping capabilities of the
pump. Use good quality suction hose that will not be collapsed by suction.
For non self-priming models, the centrifugal pump should be mounted below the liquid level and as near to the liquid
source as possible to allow for the shortest suction line practical. To achieve optimal performance, the suction line should
slope down into the pump. Avoid rises and humps that could trap air in the line to the pump. The suction line and pump
should be filled with liquid prior to starting the pump, and all discharge lines should be open.
Pump Outlet Line
The recommended orientation for the outlet port is pointing straight up. This allows liquid to stay in the pump while it is
priming. The outlet line should be the same size as the pressure port on the pump to give the optimal flow. The line should
have as few restrictions and elbows as possible to optimize the pump performance and reduce pressure drop from the
pump to the spray tips.
Priming the Pump
The 9307C Series pump must not be run dry.
Before starting the pump, the inlet line and pump must be filled with liquid and all discharge lines must be open. Standard,
non-wet seal pumps must not be run unless they are completely filled with liquid because there is a danger of damaging the
mechanical seal, which depends on the liquid for its lubrication. On pumps with ForceField™ Technology (wet seal), dry run
cannot exceed 15 minutes in one single event, or there is a risk of damage to the seal.
Non-self-priming models should be mounted below the level of the liquid. The suction line should slope down to the pump
and be free of dips and bends. If this cannot be done, a foot valve should be installed in the end of the inlet line so that the
line can be completely filled with liquid before starting the pump.
For best priming results, the top vent plug should be removed from the pump casing, and a vent line (1/4” [6.35 mm] tubing
is sufficient) should be installed running back to the top of the tank. This line prevents air lock and allows the pump to prime
itself by bleeding off trapped air. The small stream of liquid that returns to the tank during operation is negligible. The discharge
from this line should be positioned in the tank above the high liquid level. Self-priming models can be primed by removing the
top vent plug and filling the priming chamber. The priming chamber will fill to the level of the inlet port. After use, the priming
chamber should be flushed and drained to avoid chemical corrosion and damage from freezing. Drain by removing the lower
drain plug.
Controlling the Pump Flow
The best way to control the flow is by incorporating two control valves in a pipe tee immediately after the strainer in the dis-
charge line. This permits controlling agitation flow independently of nozzle flow.
In any centrifugal pump, it is the large volume of liquid which puts load on the drive. Use only the flow needed to develop
the pressure required at the boom and to maintain adequate agitation. Hydraulic motor-driven centrifugal pumps are easily
adjusted to the exact flow required, as explained in the Operating Instructions of this manual.
Centrifugal Pump Control
Hypro now offers many different components for spraying systems. The Hypro centrifugal pump control incorporates the
electric flow control valve, a self-cleaning line strainer, a visual pressure gauge and a manual agitation control valve.
Flow Control Valve
A high-flow electric proportional valve allows for maximum flow control to the boom valves. It provides smooth, rapid con-
trol that can be controlled from either an electronic rate controller or switch box.
Strainers
The recommended placement of the strainer for a centrifugal pump is in the pump outlet line. This will eliminate any pos-
sible restriction that the strainer could create if it were installed in the inlet line. Ensure that the proper strainer size and
screen mesh are used to limit the pressure drop and achieve the best filtration. Line strainers can also be installed in the
tank fill line to filter liquid as it is loaded into the tank as well as in the boom lines to further filter the solution prior to the
spray tips. Tank baskets can also be used to filter material added through the tank lid.