Hale SMR - Manual (Page 54)

Preventive Maintenance
4-2 Stainless Max Series Pumps
During Freezing Weather
In freezing weather, drain the pump as follows:
1. Open all discharge and suction valves, remove suction tube
caps, and discharge valve caps.
2. Open pump body drain cocks and/or Hale multiple drain valve.
3. After the pump is completely drained, replace all caps and close
all valves.
After Pumping from Salt Water, Contaminated Water, or
with Foam Solution
After drafting from sea water, contaminated, sandy or dirty water,
flush the pump and suction hoses by using water from a hydrant
or other clean water source.
After pumping foam through the pump, flush as above until all
residues of foam are flushed.
AFTER EACH USE
❑ Check seals for leaks.
❑ Check piping for leaks.
❑ Close all valves and caps.
WEEKLY
❑ Test the relief valve system
❑ Test the priming system
❑ Test the pump shift warning indicator lights
❑ Valve Maintenance
❑ Check and clean the intake strainers
❑ Check any auxiliary engine.
❑ Verify all gauges are in working order
❑ Operate pump controls
❑ Inspect water and foam tanks
❑ Check roof and bumper turrets
❑ Check auxiliary fire suppression equipment