Lubrication; Operation - Flotec FP5712-02 Manual Del Usuario

Installation / Operation
Priming Plug
Tee
Water Supply
Foot Valve
Figure 3 – Cistern or shallow well installation.
To Power
Male Pipe to Male Hose Adapter
Male Pipe to Male Hose Adapter
(Discharge)
Female Hose Connection
Figure 4 – Wall mounted to pressurized service line.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
90 Elbow
Male Pipe to Male Hose Adapter
Female Hose Connection
High Pressure
15 Feet
Hose
Maximum
Male Hose
Connection
Gun Nozzle
Weeping Type ONLY
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Service Line
Gate Valve or Hose Bibb
Male Pipe to Male Hose Adapter
High Pressure Hose with two
Female Connections
(Suction)
Gun Nozzle
Weeping Type ONLY
High Pressure Hose
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To reduce friction losses to a minimum, inlet (suction) line
should be short and have as few elbows as possible.
The pump has a 3/4" NPT inlet opening. The inlet and
outlet lines should be 1".
An inlet strainer will prevent suspended debris from clog-
ging pump.
The internal running surfaces of the pump and seals
require water lubrication for good, consistent operation.
Allowing pump to run dry will severely damage pump
and seals.
Install a pressure gauge in pump inlet line. Keep at least
two pounds per square inch pressure (2 PSI) in inlet line
whenever pump is operating. If this is not possible, consult
customer service representative.

LUBRICATION

It is not necessary to lubricate pump or motor. The motor
is equipped with sealed ball bearings, lubricated for the
life of the bearing. The mechanical shaft seal in the pump
is self-lubricating and requires no adjustment. Disassemble
pump to replace seal (See "Maintenance", Pages 8 to 9).

OPERATION

If the pump is not connected to a pressurized source, it
must first be primed. Prime the pump by filling the suction
pipe and pump body with water.
NOTICE: Observe the following precautions when operat-
ing the pump:
1. Keep the motor dry! Do not direct stream from pump
discharge onto the motor!
2. Hazardous pressure. Do not run the
pump with discharge shutoff, as hose may burst or
pump may be damaged due to high temperatures.
3. Do not use a standard trigger gun with this pump. Use
only trigger guns with an automatic weeping feature.
These are available as accessories and are provided
with three nozzles. The smallest nozzle restricts the
flow, allowing use of a smaller water source. The two
larger nozzles are used if the water source will supply
the pump's full capacity.
4. Do not run pump dry; to do so may damage the seal.
5. To avoid internal damage to pump, Do not operate
with water temperature above 175 degrees F.
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