Hale MG - Manual (Page 5)

Muscle Pumps
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
SECTION PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION (Continued)
Discharge Valves .............................................................................................. 1-24
Tank Suction Valves.......................................................................................... 1-25
In-line Valves ................................................................................................... 1-25
Drain Valves..................................................................................................... 1-26
Anodes .................................................................................................................. 1-26
Booster Pump ........................................................................................................ 1-27
2 OPERATING PROCEDURES ...................................................................................... 2-1
A. Overview................................................................................................................ 2-1
B. Operating Procedures .............................................................................................. 2-1
Pumping From a Hydrant, General Operation............................................................ 2-1
TPM Operation from a Hydrant................................................................................ 2-2
Pumping From Draft, General Operation................................................................... 2-2
Pumping From the Onboard Water Tank................................................................... 2-4
Pumping In Relay.................................................................................................... 2-5
Tandem Pumping Operation From a Hydrant ............................................................ 2-6
Pump to Road Shift Procedures................................................................................ 2-7
Standard Relief Valve Procedures............................................................................. 2-7
TPM Relief Valve Procedures.................................................................................. 2-7
TPM System with Engine Governor ......................................................................... 2-7
Emergency Pump Shift Procedures........................................................................... 2-8
Post Operation Procedures ....................................................................................... 2-9
3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 3-1
A. Overview................................................................................................................ 3-1
B. Procedures.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Post Operation Maintenance..................................................................................... 3-1
Extreme Conditions Maintenance Guidelines ............................................................ 3-1
During Freezing Weather.................................................................................... 3-1
After Pumping from Salt Water, Contaminated Water, or with Foam Solution........ 3-1
Weekly Maintenance ............................................................................................... 3-1
Relief Valve and TPM Test................................................................................. 3-2
Governor Test .................................................................................................... 3-2
Transfer Valve Test............................................................................................ 3-2
Priming System Test........................................................................................... 3-2
Pump Shift Warning Indicator Lights................................................................... 3-2
Valve Lubrication............................................................................................... 3-3
Monthly Maintenance.............................................................................................. 3-3
Suction Check Valve Test................................................................................... 3-3
Lubrication ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Packing Gland Adjustment.................................................................................. 3-3
Drive Line and Flange Bolts................................................................................ 3-4