Hale MBP Booster - Manual (Page 28)

27 Silencer Series Booster Pump, p/n: 029-0020-83-0
Operation
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3 Operation
This section provides information and procedures for the operation of Hale
silencer series booster pumps. Included are post-operation procedures and
procedures for pumping from:
❑ a hydrant
❑ draft
❑ an onboard tank
NOTICE !
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERAL OPERATING PROCE-
DURES. THEY DO NOT REPLACE THE PROCEDURES, POLICIES, GUIDE-
LINES ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, NOR DO
THEY REPLACE THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES PROVIDED
IN THE APPARATUS MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL.
REFER TO PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURIS-
DICTION ON SETTING WHEEL CHOCKS AS WELL AS LAYOUT AND CON-
NECTION OF HOSES, VALVES AND DRAIN COCKS.
3.1 STATIONARY PUMPING OPERATIONS
Pumping from a Hydrant (General Operation)
1. Bring the truck to a complete stop and apply the truck parking brake.
CAUTION !
REFER TO DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR SETTING WHEEL CHOCKS
AND LAYING OUT SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES.
ALL VALVES, DRAIN COCKS, AND CAPS SHOULD BE CLOSED.
2. Shift the truck transmission to the NEUTRAL position.