SPP Pumps Auto Prime Q Series - QI200 - Manual (Page 7)

Operators Instructions for
AUTOPRIME Q Range Pump Unit
Manual No/Rev
W72-008E / 9
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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5.1.15 Ensure drain cocks in discharge line
and volute are closed (RH).
5.2 Starting
5.2.1. Ensure canopy doors are latched
closed. These act as guards for the
rotating machinery inside.
5.2.2. Lift the flap on the back of the pump
set to reveal the starting/monitoring
panel.
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START/STOP
KEYSWITCH HOURS RUN
METER
OPTIONAL TACHOMETER
AND VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
TRIP
SWITCH
WARNING INDICATOR LAMPS
ON OR
OFF
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ENGINE WATER
TEMPERATURE
BATTERY
CHARGE
COALESCER
OIL LEVEL
The panel comprises:
a) Four position keyswitch
(Off, 1, Heat, Start)
b) Trip switch / circuit breaker
c) Hours run counter (or a tachometer
with variable engine speed control)
d) Five warning indicator lamps
On / off indicator
Engine oil pressure
Engine water temperature
Coalescer oil level (Optionally,
this low oil level warning may be
provided with automatic engine
shutdown)
Battery Charge
5.2.3 Turn the ignition switch to the '1'
position. The ‘ON’ indicator will show
green and all three red warning
lights will flash, providing a check
that all circuits are healthy.
5.2.4 Turn the keyswitch to the ‘Heat’
position and hold for 5 seconds, turn
the keyswitch on to the 'Start'
position. Release the keyswitch once
the engine has fired is running.
5.2.5
If the engine fails to start, return the
keyswitch to the ‘O’ (OFF) position
and repeat the start sequence within
15 seconds.
5.3 After Starting
The pump will prime automatically once the
suction hose is submerged.
5.4 Stopping
5.4.1. Turn the keyswitch to the 'Off'
position. The unit will stop and the
key can be removed.
5.4.2. Open the discharge cock to drain the
discharge line. Close after draining
is complete.
5.4.3. Open the volute cock to drain the
volute. Close after draining is
complete.
5.4.4. If the pump is not required
immediately, close and lock the
control panel and ensure that both
doors closed and locked.
5.5 Problem Solving by Operator
In all the cases below, STOP the pump
before attempting to correct the problem. Do
NOT open the pump doors with the pump
running.
Engine running but not pumping:
5.5.1. Check suction pipe for leaks, ensure
all hose fittings are air tight.
5.5.2. Check for blockage of the strainer,
and clear any debris.
5.5.3. Check for damage to the suction
hose both externally and internally,
replace damaged hose.
ATTENTION