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6 Inch Road Tow Daily Operating Safety Instructions

DAILY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE FOLLOWING PAGES AND INFORMATION ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE 6” DIESEL DRIVEN ROAD TOW AND STATIC VERSION SPP PUMPS

BEFORE STARTING THIS PUMP – PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, IT’S FOR YOUR SAFETY!

OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

It is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that the pump and all accessories hired are looked after and maintained.

Failure to do this could incur additional charges at the end of the hire.

You are required to do daily maintenance checks on the equipment as detailed below

REQUIRED DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKS:

All the checks below must be done before you start the engine at the beginning of each day.

Please, do not do this whilst the engine is running!

1. COALESCER OIL.

Remove the coalescer oil dipstick. (small yellow cap)

Check the coalescer oil level.

Top up with the specified oil as required.

You can use 10W-30 or 15W-40 type oil or Similar approved.

In the event there is no dip stick – please look on the right hand side of the “COALESCER” housing for the sight glass. (This is quite low down)

Make sure the sight glass is full/covered with oil.

You may need a torch to see this level.

2. FUEL LEVELS.

Check the fuel level gauge next to the fuel cap.

There are units in the fleet that have electronic fuel gauges and this info is displayed on the  digital screen on the control surface.

To check fuel levels on the digital display, use the “UP & DOWN” arrows, on the screen – the fuel will be displayed as a percentage for the level.

 

Add diesel fuel as required – We recommend daily refuelling.

Where possible – if the unit is being moved around the site – let the diesel settle before starting the pump. There may be residue or sediment that could potentially block the inline filters.

 

There are a few 6” pumps in our fleet that do not have fuel level gauges – please open the fuel cap and look inside to see fuel level.

 

You may only use White Diesel in these pumps !

Please do not mix or use Biodiesel fuels

3. MECHANICAL SEAL OIL.

Check the level of the Mechanical Seal Lubricant in the oil container as per the first picture (1) below.

If it’s below the minimum mark, top up with recommended oil – this can be a mineral industrial gear oil (Trojan 150) or similar type.

 

On the newer models of pumps – there is a small sight glass of the side to indicate mechanical oil levels – this is the second picture (2) below – this is topped up by removing the silver cap and filling till the sight glass is covered.

 

Please inform our engineer if this level was low.

4. ENGINE OIL LEVEL.

Remove the engine oil dipstick,  check the engine oil level.

If required – top up with the specified engine oil to required level.

Recommended to use 15W-40 Type oil or similar approved.

Please ensure dip stick is clean before replacing it in the dip stick tube.

5. FUEL FILTER / WATER SEPERATOR.

Where fitted, please check the water separator sight glass for water, this water can be drained off at the bottom of the  container, using the screw beneath the filter housing.

These filters can also be checked to see if there is any sediment from the fuel tank.

The pump will function normally if there is sediment, however – this will be looked at when an engineer does his onsite maintenance service every 500 hours.

 

Please look for any signs of fuel leakage from the fuel line/hoses.

(Filter housing types may vary form picture)

6. RADIATOR / COOLANT LEVELS.

Check level of coolant or water in the engine radiator/expansion bottle.

Top up if required with water/anti-freeze.

Please do not open the radiator cap when the engine has been running – this water will be extremely hot.

Please check for any coolant/water leaks on the hoses

7. BATTERY.

Check the condition of the battery connections, ensure termination lugs are tight.

On long term hires – if there is any corrosion build up, please remove terminals, clean and refit.

8. FREEZING/COLD TEMPERATURES:

In extremely cold temperatures, if the pump is manually turned off at the end of each shift –

Please drain the pump volute with the drain valve.

(situated at the front and lowest point on the pump volute)

This will prevent water freezing inside the volute when not in use, this frozen water will damage/crack the pump casing as it freezes and expands. 

Should this happen – You may be liable for the damage to this pump.

 

We do recommend that the valve is left in an open position until the next time the pump is used.

Please remember to close this valve before starting the pump. 

SECTION 2

OPERATING SAFETY INFORMATION

If you notice anything out of the ordinary – please could you inform the hire desk, we will get an engineer to call you and discuss the issues before they become breakdowns.

1.BEFORE TOWING

ENSURE THE HANDBRAKE IS RELEASED & WORKS

a. Ensure the jockey wheel is fully retracted in the up position and tight

b. Ensure the “brake away” cable is attached to the towing vehicle

c. Check all wheel nuts are in place and tight on the wheels

d. Please ensure tyres are inflated, if they require additional air – please inflate to 45 Psi or according to info stated on tyres. Ensure that there is no damage to both tyres

e. Ensure you have a functioning light board with working indicators and brake lights, ensure the board is securely attached to the rear of the pump and plugged into the vehicle

f. Make sure your number plate is visible and secured to the pump or light board

g. Please ensure your tow hitch is compatible and adheres to regulations

 

2. IF LIFTING IS REQUIRED

a. Ensure the lifting eye/post has not been damaged or bent during transportation

b. Always use the central lifting point provided

c. Do not under sling this pump

d. Do not use a fork lift to lift this pump – There is a  fuel tank below the pump and could rupture

e. Do not lift the pump whilst the hoses are attached

f. Please follow your lift procedure according to your approved lifting plan

3. BEFORE STARTING

Please read these instructions. This is for your safety

a. This pump has exposed moving, rotating parts and HOT surfaces

b. DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH THE DOORS IN THE OPEN POSITION

c. Do not use lay flat hose on the suction side of the pump

d. Allow adequate ventilation around the pump

e. Be aware of items near the exhaust outlet. – hot exhaust fumes will cause damage

f. Do not insert anything into the inlet of the pump

g. Ensure you complete the daily service checks

h. Only operate this pump with the canopy doors in the closed position

i. Ensure the handbrake is engaged when the pump is being used and ensure the wheels are chocked

j. This pump will automatically prime and fill the suction hose with liquid

k. Ensure the suction and discharge hoses are connected and it is safe to start the pump

 

4. STARTING THE PUMP

Ensure all the above daily maintenance checks have been completed and you have read the Safety Instructions.

Before you start – Check the strainer is not blocked and it is submerged below the water, ensure the hoses are all attached and it is safe to operate and start the pump.

Our 6” Road Tow pumps consist of various types of starters boards or panels.

a. The Standard Key Switch Starting

b. The Murphy Or Deepsea Type Starter

 

Onlypumps with electronic starting panels can be used with (or without) float switches.

STARTING THE “KEY TYPE” PUMP

  1. Turn the starting key to the “COIL HEATER” position for 5 – 6 seconds

This is the second position on the ignition starter

  1. Once the coils have heated up – turn the key one click down to crank the engine.
  2. Once the engine has fired and is running – turn the key to the “1” position. The engine will now run.
  3. The pump has a set speed and cannot be changed manually – if the speed needs to be increased or decreased – this will require an engineer to adjust.

STOPPING THE “KEY TYPE” PUMP

  1. Turn the Ignition Key to the 0 (OFF) position
  2. In Cold weather – do not forget to drain the volute to avoid freezing the pump internally
  3. Secure and Lock the canopy doors when not in use.
  4. When stationery, ensure the handbrake is on.
  5. Secure the site and ensure that the equipment cannot be tampered with.

    STARTING THE “ELECTRONIC TYPE” PUMP

    Murphy and Deep Sea Type Starter.

    These pumps can be used with or without float level switches. (float switches should be requested at the time of quoting) These plugs are located at the front of the pump, just below the inlet pipe connection.

    Once the float switches are plugged into their corresponding connection points, they will require adjusting and placing in the manhole or area where working. Please ensure that the top/highest float is where you require the pump to start and the lowest/bottom float is where you want the pump to stop.

    AUTO START

    1. To start the pump in “AUTO”– turn the selector switch to the “1” position.
    2. Press the “AUTO” button and confirm selection.
    3. The engine will now start if the “high level” float is in the up position.
    4. If the pump is not running – the pump is in a standby condition – waiting for a signal to start.
    5. When a signal is received – the engine will preheat, crank and start.
    6. The engine will automatically stop when the lower/bottom float switch drops.
    7. The pump is now in a standby condition.

    MANUAL START

    1. To start the pump in “MANUAL”– turn the selector switch to the “1” position.
    2. Press the GREEN start button, engine will preheat and crank.
    3. There are various other buttons on the panel – these are not normally required for operation – they indicate basic information from the pump, like battery voltage, engine speed, fuel etc. and this information can be seen by using the “UP & DOWN” arrows on the panel.
    4. The speed of the engine can be manually increased or decreased using the “RABBIT” or “TORTIOUS” However there may be a manual throttle to adjust the speed if required. (Changing the speed will increase the flow and pressure from the pump and also increasing the fuel consumption)

    WHILST THE PUMP IS RUNNING

    1. Look for any signs of leakage on the suction and discharge pipe work
    2. Make sure there is no excessive vibration.
    3. Listen for any large objects being sucked up into the pump volute.
    4. Do not open the canopy doors whilst pump is in running.
    5. Do not refuel whilst the pump is running.
    6. Do not insert anything into the suction port whilst pump is running.
    7. Make sure the strainer is always free from debris or blockages and is below the water level.
    8. Avoid pumping large solids and stringy material

    In the event of an EMERGENCY – we have an EMERGENCY STOP button located on the control surface.

    Please do not use this button to stop the pump during regular use. Please use the ignition key or RED button to stop the pump.

    If this button is used- please remember to twist and return the button out to its original position  – if you fail to do this – the pump will not start.

    STOPPING THE “ELECTRONIC TYPE” PUMP

    1. Push the RED stop button located on the panel. This will stop the engine.
    2. If you are no longer using the pump, turn the selector switch to “0” this will turn the power off. The pumps’ battery may become flat if the selector switch (or ignition switch) is left in the on or “1” position.
    3. In cold weather, do not forget to drain the volute to avoid the water freezing inside the pump.  
    4. Secure and lock the canopy doors when not in use.
    5. When stationary, ensure handbrake is always on.
    6. Secure the site and ensure that the equipment cannot stolen or tampered with.

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