3 skid assembly – Hale Trailer User Manual
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❑ Safety
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Safety - Skid & Trailer
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When connecting the skid or trailer assembly to suction and / or dis-
charge pipe lines, use only flexible connections. NEVER USE SOLID
PIPE CONNECTIONS.
If flexible couplings are used, follow the installation instructions furnished
with the coupling. Certain flexible connections are subject to elongation
under pressure, which imposes considerable strain to the pump. THESE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
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DO NOT operate the system at pressures higher than the maximum
rated pressure.
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Relieve all system pressure, then drain all water from the system before
servicing any of its component parts.
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Use only pipe, hose and fittings which are rated at or above the maxi-
mum pressure rating at which the water pump system operates.
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Per NFPA 1962 requirements, large diameter hose, marked “supply
Hose 3-1/2” to 5” (89 - 127 mm) diameter” shall not be used at operating
pressures exceeding 185 PSI (13 BAR). Large diameter hose, marked
“Supply Hose 6” to 5” (152 mm) diameter” shall not be used at operating
pressures exceeding 135 PSI (9 BAR).
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Before connecting any cord sets or wiring harnesses, inspect the seal
washer in the connector. If the seal washer is missing or damaged,
water can enter the connector causing corrosion. This could resulting in
possible system failure.
1.3
SKID ASSEMBLY
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Use care when removing the skid assembly from its packaging to prevent
personal injury and/or damage to the system.
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Use all mounting bolt holes provided to support the assembly. See the
proper assembly plate drawing, located at the back of this manual, for
additional installation information.
WARNING !
THE HALE SKID ASSEMBLIES ARE HEAVY AND BULKY. ADDING ACCESSO-
RIES TO THE SYSTEM ALSO INCREASES THE WEIGHT. CHECK YOUR BILL
OF LADING FOR THE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT.
BE CERTAIN TO USE PROPER LIFTING SUPPORT DEVICES (I.E., OVER-
HEAD CRANE, JACKS, CHAINS, STRAPS, ETC.) CAPABLE OF HANDLING
THE LOAD WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE HALE SKID ASSEMBLY.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ELIMINATE ANY STRAIN ON THE SKID FRAME
DUE TO “UNEVENNESS” OF THE BASE OR FOUNDATION TO WHICH THE
SKID ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED. USE SHIMS TO OVERCOME UNEVENNESS.