Franklin Electric FMIG Serie Manual Del Propietário

SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING OR
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
•
• Review instructions before operating.
• Wear ear protection to reduce objectionable noise.
WARNING
• Review chemical manufacturer's safety precautions before
handling.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Do not breathe or ingest fumes or chemicals.
Use these pumps on water or liquid fertilizer, where the vertical
suction from the liquid level is 25 ft. (8m) or less.
The elevation above sea level, and friction losses, must be taken
into consideration. NOTE: Do not operate this pump dry for more
Refer to Fig. 1
a) LOCATION: For permanent installation, put the pump in a
clean, dry and ventilated place. Keep the suction line as
short as possible. This keeps pumping fl ow at its highest.
b) MOUNTING: Mount the pump on a rigid foundation to
eliminate creeping due to vibration.
c) SUCTION LINE: Use a suction line the same size as the
suction on the pump. If the suction pipe is long, increase it by
one size to improve fl ow. Slope the suction line upwards to
the pump to avoid air pockets in the line and hard priming.
WARNING:
Refer to Fig. 1
a) PREPARING THE ENGINE: Follow the engine manufacturer's
instructions before operating.
b) PRIMING THE PUMP: Remove the priming plug and fi ll the
casing with the same liquid that you will be pumping and
replace plug. If the pump is below the level of the liquid that
will be pumped (fl ooded suction), the pump will automati-
cally fi ll up when the valves are open. Then start the pump.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
c) START-UP: In a fl ooded suction situation, the pump will
discharge the liquid almost immediately. If the suction line is
FMIG Series Self-Priming
Centrifugal Pumps
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATION - PRIMING THE PUMP
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP BEFORE PRIMING IT, SINCE THE SEAL AND IMPELLER COULD BE
PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.
• Never use with fl ammable fl uids.
• Turn off engine before servicing.
• If fuel is spilled, avoid creating any source of ignition until
the fuel has been cleaned up and the vapors removed.
APPLICATION
than two minutes. This pump has been tested and operated under
actual working conditions. Engine, pump and all accessories were
found satisfactory. If pumping unit is not performing as specifi ed,
check installation and Troubleshooting Guide carefully.
INSTALLATION
d) SUCTION PIPE: Use thread compound on all pipe joints.
Connections must be tight. Clean, uncorroded pipe is
recommended.
e) SUCTION HOSE: If the suction line runs basically vertically,
use an elbow on the hose to prevent kinking. Use double
clamps on all hose joints. Connections must be tight. NOTE:
If you use the pump for dewatering, attach a foot valve to the
suction line. NOTE: The main cause of pumping problems is
a leak in the suction line. Even a tiny leak reduces priming
and pumping greatly.
above the liquid level being pumped, it will take a few minutes
to lift the water to the casing and then to discharge it. If the
suction line is quite long, the pump may overheat before the
liquid in the suction line reaches the pump. In this case, turn
the pump off and drain the casing. Wait a few minutes for
the seal in the pump casing to cool down.Then replace the
drain plug and refi ll the casing with the same liquid that will be
pumped. Replace the priming plug and restart the pump.
WARNING
If the overheated casing is fi lled while hot, damage to the seal
will occur.
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