Inspect water and foam tanks, Check roof and bumper turrets, 5 monthly – Hale MBP Booster User Manual
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Silencer Series Booster Pump, p/n: 029-0020-83-0
Preventive Maintenance
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Inspect Water and Foam Tanks
Visually inspect water and foam tanks for proper level and gauge readings.
If any debris is present, flush the tanks to protect the pump from wear
caused by dirty water or foam concentrate.
Check Roof and Bumper Turrets
If the apparatus is so equipped, verify that the turrets function properly, and
no leaks are present. Make repairs immediately.
Visually inspect all piping and valves on the pump and auxiliary equipment
for corrosion or damage.
4.5
MONTHLY
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Check the gearbox oil
(See Figure 4-2: “Gearbox Capacity / Recommended Lubricants.”)
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Check the drive line bolts
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Perform the dry vacuum test
Gearbox Lubrication
Gearbox
Orientation
Approximate
Capacity
Vertical
2 Quarts
(1.9 Liters)
Horizontal
(Right or
Left Hand)
1.5 Quarts
(1.4 Liters)
Inverted
1.75 Quarts
(1.7 Liters)
All lubricants must
meet service rating API
GL-5 requirements
Figure 4-2: Gearbox Capacity / Recommended Lubricants
Capacity Chart