Hale Q Series Muscle User Manual
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MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
p/n: 029-0020-63-0
5.2
Post Operation ................................................................................................................. 71
5.3
Extreme Conditions ......................................................................................................... 71
During Freezing Weather.................................................................................................................. 71
Pumping Salt Water, Contaminated Water, or Foam Solution ................................................... 72
5.4
Weekly............................................................................................................................... 72
Relief Valve and TPM Test ............................................................................................................... 73
Governor Test ................................................................................................................................... 73
Transfer Valve Test (Two-Stage Pumps Only) ................................................................................. 73
Priming System Test......................................................................................................................... 74
Pump Shift Warning Lights ............................................................................................................... 74
Valve Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 74
Intake Strainers................................................................................................................................. 75
Verify All Gauges are in Working Order............................................................................................ 75
Operate Pump Controls .................................................................................................................... 75
Inspect Water and Foam Tanks........................................................................................................ 75
Check Auxiliary Engine ..................................................................................................................... 75
5.5
Monthly ............................................................................................................................. 75
Valve Lubrication .............................................................................................................................. 76
Suction Check Valve Testing, Two-Stage Pumps ............................................................................ 76
Gearbox Lubrication ......................................................................................................................... 76
Packing Gland Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 77
Adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 77
Pump, Drive Line and Flange Bolts .................................................................................................. 77
Priming System Test (Dry Vacuum Test).......................................................................................... 78
Figure 5-1: Priming Valve Handle....................................................................................... 78
5.6
Annual ............................................................................................................................... 79
Replace Gearbox Oil ........................................................................................................................ 80
Relief Valve System Check .............................................................................................................. 80
Check Drain Lines to Multi-Drain ...................................................................................................... 81
Clean Priming Pump ......................................................................................................................... 81
MIV Relief Valve Test and Adjustment ............................................................................................. 81
Performance Testing Overview ........................................................................................................ 82
Table 5-1: Pump Ratings (GPM / LPM) .............................................................................. 82
Tank-to-Pump Flow Rate Test ................................................................................................... 82
Performance Testing Equipment and Materials................................................................................ 83
Performance Testing ........................................................................................................................ 84
Thermal Relief Valve Test ............................................................................................................... 85
Table 5-2: Maximum Pump Run Time ................................................................................ 85
Repacking the Seal........................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 5-2: Pump Packing Seal Assembly ......................................................................... 86
Worn Clearance Rings and Impeller Hubs........................................................................................ 86
Anode Check .................................................................................................................................... 87
Figure 5-3: Hale 1-1/4” NPT Anode .................................................................................... 87
Figure 5-4: Muscle Pump Service Chart, Part 1 of 3 .......................................................... 88