GE SS1800, SS1000, SS500 manual 1.0INTRODUCTION

1.0INTRODUCTION

This manual contains information important to the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Tonkaflo multi-stage centrifugal pump. Your Tonkaflo pump has been designed for reliable service in many types of pumping applications. Proper installation and normal main- tenance will help ensure extended pump life and prevent costly downtime.

Before installing and operating your Tonkaflo pump, read these instructions carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference. This manual is intended for general mainte- nance only.

Further information may be obtained by contacting your nearest Tonkaflo distributor or GE Infrastructure at:

GE Infrastructure

Water & Process Technologies 5951 Clearwater Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343-8995 USA

Phone: (952) 933 - 2277

Toll Free:	(800) 848 - 1750
Fax:	(952) 988 - 6060

This manual is not intended for repair or overhaul of the Tonkaflo pump liquid ends.

Only the factory and those certified by the Factory Service School are authorized to repair, service, or overhaul of Tonkaflo pump liquid ends.

Your new Tonkaflo multi-stage centrifugal pump is designed for quiet, smooth-running, and highly efficient operation. The materials of construction make Tonkaflo pumps suitable for many chemical and pure water applications.

Tonkaflo pumps' unique modular design allows the user to choose the number of stages which most closely match the desired performance and, thereby, achieve the highest pump- ing efficiency. Unlike many other pump manufacturers, Tonkaflo will produce pumps to fit your particular applications should a standard model pump not suit your requirements.

NOTE: This manual, along with all GE Infrastructure manuals, is available at www.ge.water.com.

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