Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List | GPH400 and GPH550 |
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Engine Driven
Pump
Description
The Wayne pumps are general use centrifugal water pumps.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates important
information, that if not followed, may cause damage to equipment.
General Safety
Information
1.Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards. Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Failure to follow them could cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Never run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide, which has no odor or taste.
Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in flammable and/or explosive atmospheres. Pump should only be used with liquids compatible with pump component materials. Failure to follow this warning can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
2.Observe all safety precautions for the handling of the fuel.
Do not refuel a hot engine.
Fuel spilled on a hot engine
could result in a fire or explosion. Do not refuel a running engine.
3.Pump should be located and should rest on a level solid foundation. Do not suspend pump by means of the discharge pipe.
Be sure pump is on
secure footing so it
doesn’t fall over.
4.Do not use torches or apply excessive heat, fire or flames to this pump as an explosion may result.
5.Before working on the unit, insulate the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the spark plug wire and mount it on the grounding clip.
Complete pump and piping system
MUST be protected against below freezing temperature. Failure to do so could cause serious damage and voids the warranty.
6.Do not run pump dry. Water is required to lubricate the shaft seal.
7.Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids with this pump may shorten
the life of the pump and may be hazardous to the operator.
8.Personal Safety:
a.Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.
b.Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted; replace all unused tools and equipment.
c.Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
d.Make workshop
9.Always use a suction strainer with this pump to filter large material.
Installation
This pump is designed to be self- priming when installed and operated as specified below.
1.The pump should be placed as close as possible to the liquid being pumped. A pump with 20 foot suction lift will not remove water as quickly as a pump with 5 foot suction lift (Figure 1).
20Ft. Suction Lift
5Ft. Suction Lift
Figure 1
2.Suction hose and fitting must be airtight.
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