Hale MBP Booster - Manual (Page 42)

41 Silencer Series Booster Pump, p/n: 029-0020-83-0
Preventive Maintenance
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4 Preventive Maintenance
4.1 OVERVIEW
Hale Silencer Series Booster Pumps require minimal care and mainte-
nance. Preventive maintenance tasks take little time to perform and consist
primarily of leak testing, lubrication and cleaning.
The procedures provided in this section are for normal use under normal
operating conditions. Extreme conditions require additional maintenance to
ensure lengthened pump life and continuing dependability.
4.2 POST-OPERATION
Drain Pump
1. Inspect the suction hose and rubber washers, as well as the washers in the
suction tube caps.
2. Remove any foreign matter from the hose and coupling.
3. Replace worn, damaged, or dry washers.
4. Verify all discharge valves, drain valves and drain cocks are closed.
5. Tighten the suction caps.
4.3 EXTREME CONDITIONS
Extreme conditions occur when the pump has been operated during freez-
ing weather or when pumping from a water source that contains material
that is harmful to the pump if not purged.