4.0PUMP OPERATION
Review Section 2.0 (Tonkaflo Specifications) and Section 3.0 (Pump Installation) before operat- ing your pump.
4.1Priming
Prime the pump as noted in Section 3.5 (Pump Priming).
4.2Operation
Operate the pump within its specified flow range. Failure to do so may damage the motor or liquid end. Refer to the Performance Specifications (Section 2.2) or the per- formance curve supplied with your pump.
CAUTION: | Do not | run pump | dry or | without | sufficient | heads. |
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(Table 2.1, Pump Performance Summary).
Do not exceed 90°F (32°C) operating fluid temperature. The pump may be flushed with sanitizing water provided no power is supplied to the motor.
4.3Restarts - IMPORTANT!
A maximum of 100 starts per day is recommended
Motors should be allowed to run one minute to dissipate heat
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