Multiquip QP2E - Manual (Page 16)

PAGE 16 — QP2E CENTRIFUGAL PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/12/09)
OPERATION
SETUP
Place pump as near to water as possible, on a fi rm 1.
fl at, level surface.
To prime pump, remove fi ll cap (Figure 2) and fi ll pump 2.
casing with water. If the pump casing is not fi lled with
water before starting, it will not begin pumping.
Attach suction and discharge hoses to the pump. 3.
Check that all hoses are securely attached to the pump.
Make certain suction hose (Figure 2) does not have
any air leakage. Tighten hose clamps and couplings
as required.
It is recommended that 2 clamps be used when 4.
securing the suction hose to the inlet side (suction)
of the pump.
Remember suction hoses must be rigid enough not to 5.
collapse when the pump is in operation.
Check that the discharge hose (Figure 2) is not 6.
restricted. Place hose so that it lays as straight as it is
possible on the ground. Remove any twists or sharp
bends from hose which may block the fl ow of water.
The discharge hose is usually a collapsible (thin- 7.
walled) hose. However if a thin-walled discharge hose
is not available, a rigid suction hose can be substituted
in its place.
Make sure the suction strainer (Figure 2) is clean 8.
and securely attached to the water end of the suction
hose. The strainer is designed to protect the pump
by preventing large objects from being pulled into the
pump.
NOTICE
Suction and discharge hoses are available from
Multiquip. Contact your nearest dealer for more
information.,
CAUTION
The strainer should be positioned so it will remain
completely under water. Running the pump with the
strainer above water for long periods can damage the
pump.
INITIAL STARTUP
Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 6) in the "ON" position. 9.
Fuel Valve Lever Figure 6.
Place the Engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 7) in the "ON" 10.
position.
Engine ON/Off Switch Figure 7.
Place the Choke Lever (Figure 8) in the "OPEN" 11.
position.
Choke Lever Figure 8.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to start the engine unless the pump
has previously been primed with water. Severe pump
damage will occur if pump has not been primed.
FUEL
LEVER
ENGINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ON
OFF
Nnnn
OPEN
CLOSED
CHOKE
LEVER