SPP Pumps Auto Prime Medium Head Open Set - AC & AL Range - Manual (Page 8)

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W72-002 / 11 Operators Handbook for
Diesel Driven Pump Sets
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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a) three position keyswitch (Off, 1, &
Start)
b) protection override push button
c) circuit breaker
d) hours run counter
e) four warning indicator lamps::-
Charge
Oil pressure
Water temperature
Coalescer oil level
Turn the ignition switch to the '1' position.
All four warning lights will illuminate,
providing a check that all circuits are
healthy.
Press and hold the override push-button
whilst turning the keyswitch to the 'Start'
position. Release the keyswitch and push-
button once the engine has fired and got
away. Do not keep the override push-
button depressed for more than 5 seconds
after the engine is up to speed.
5.2.2 Open sets
Read the manufacturer’s instructions for
the specific engine in conjunction with the
following.
Hand start engines:-
1. Push the decompressor lever(s) to the
‘Stop’ position.
2. Ensure the stop/run lever is in the
‘Run’ position.
3. Hand crank the engine as fast as
possible and move the decompressor
lever(s) to the run position while
continuing to crank briskly until the
engine starts.
4. Remove the starting handle.
Electric start engines:-
1. Push the decompressor lever(s) to the
‘Run’ position.
2. Ensure the stop/run lever is in the
‘Run’ position.
3. Turn the keyswitch to the ‘Start’
position whilst pressing the shutdown
override push button (if fitted).
4. Release the keyswitch and push-button
once the engine has fired and got
away. Do not keep the override push-
button depressed for more than 5
seconds after the engine is up to
speed.
5.3 AFTER STARTING
The pump will prime automatically once
the suction hose is submerged. If the
pump fails to prime refer to the fault
finding guide.
5.4 STOPPING
5.4.1 Canopy sets
Turn the keyswitch to the 'Off' position.
The unit will stop and the key can be
removed.
Open the volute cock to drain the volute.
Close after draining is complete.
5.4.2 Open sets
Read the manufacturer’s instructions for
the specific engine in conjunction with the
following:-
1. Turn the engine stopping lever to the
‘Stop’ position and hold until the engine
comes to rest. Never use the
decompressor lever(s) for this purpose
2. Turn the keyswitch to the ‘Off’ position.
Failure to turn the keyswitch off will
leave the running hour recorder
energised and counting which will
result in a flat battery. Note that turning
the keyswitch off does NOT stop the
unit.
3. Open the volute cock to drain the
volute.
Close after draining is
complete.
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