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Recommended Precautions: Pre-Start up of your diaphragm pump

Caution: Do not turn speed control wheels on variable speed drives unless the motor is running.

a) Avoid system pressures that may exceed one and a half times the operating point selected from the pump performance curve.

b) To prevent rupture of castings, gaskets or diaphragms, always install a by-pass line or relief valve on the discharge side of any positive displacement pump when a throttled discharge is required.

c) No modifications, additions or deletions should be made to the pump, without prior approval of the factory.

d) Prime movers powering the pumps may operate at high temperatures and to avoid burns–keep hands off mufflers and manifolds.

e) Should the fluid temperature rise more than 50°F above ambient, expansion joints must be installed on both the suction and discharge ports to relieve any stress on the pump casing.

f) All electrical wiring of the pump installation must be done by a licensed electrician who will observe local electrical codes. All motors require a magnetic starter with current over-load protection.

g) Do not re-fill engine fuel tank while power unit is running. Prevent splashing of gasoline or other fuel while filling supply tank.

h) In systems containing discharge check valves, gate valves, etc., pump will not prime against closed valve. Check the discharge valves making sure they are open before attempting to start pump.  If there is a possibility of air being entrapped in the pump casing, install an automatic venting device to bleed off the air.

i) Mud-Sucker pumps are designed primarily for water, wastewater and debris laden pumping applications. Consult your owners manual for recommended precautions to take before pumping other liquids.

j) Drain casing completely when servicing pump handling volatile or harmful liquids.

k) Do not use in a combustible atmosphere.

l) Make periodic checks of the tightness of suction and discharge pipe, drain, filler plug and pump gaskets. Check tightness of gasoline tank filler cap each time tank is filled. Operation should not proceed until all of the above items have been checked and are tight.

m) After servicing the pump, always install the coupling guards, belt guards and other safety devices as originally found prior to disassembly.