Hale MBP Booster - Manual (Page 43)

❑ Preventive Maintenance
42 Silencer Series Booster Pump, p/n: 029-0020-83-0
During Freezing Weather
In freezing weather, drain the pump as follows:
1. Open all discharge and suction valves, remove suction tube caps and dis-
charge 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.
Pumping from Salt Water, Contaminated Water, or with Foam Solution
Thoroughly flush the pump and suction hoses using fresh water from a
hydrant or other clean water source.
After pumping foam, flush as above until all residue of foam is flushed from
the system.
4.4 WEEKLY
❑ Test the relief valve system
❑ Test the priming system
❑ Test the pump shift warning indicator lights
❑ Perform valve maintenance
❑ Check and clean the intake strainers
❑ Check any auxiliary engines
❑ Verify all gauges are in working order
❑ Operate pump controls
❑ Inspect water and foam tanks
❑ Check roof and bumper turrets
❑ Follow local maintenance and test procedures
Relief Valve Test
When the relief valve is not in operation, keep the hand wheel set above the
normal operating pressure. (See Figure 4-1: “TPM Relief Valve Control,” on
page 43.)