Pump Specifications - Aqua Blast

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSInstallation of the Giant Industries, Inc.,pump is not a complicated procedure, butthere are some basic steps common to allpumps. The following information is to beconsidered as a general outline for installation.If you have unique requirements, pleasecontact Giant Industries, Inc. or your localdistributor for assistance.1. The pump should be installed flat on a base toa maximum of a 15 degree angle of inclinationto ensure optimum lubrication.2. The inlet to the pump should be sized for theflow rate of the pump with no unnecessaryrestrictions that can cause cavitation. Teflontape should be used to seal all joints. If pumpsare to be operated at temperatures in excess of160 0 F, it is important to insure a positive headto the pump to prevent cavitation.3. The discharge plumbing from the pumpshould be properly sized to the flow rate toprevent line pressure loss to the work area. It isessential to provide a safety bypass valvebetween the pump and the work area to protectthe pump from pressure spikes in the event of ablockage or the use of a shut-off gun.4. Use of a dampener is necessary to minimizepulsation at drive elements, plumbing, connections,and other system areas. The use of adampener with Giant Industries, Inc. pumps isoptional, although recommended by GiantIndustries, Inc. to further reduce system pulsation.Dampeners can also reduce the severity ofpressure spikes that occur in systems using ashut-off gun. A dampener must be positioneddownstream from the unloader.5. Crankshaft rotation on Giant Industries, Inc.pumps should be made in the direction designatedby the arrows on the pump crankcase.Reverse rotation may be safely achieved byfollowing a few guidelines available uponrequest from Giant Industries, Inc. Requiredhorsepower for system operation can be obtainedfrom the charts on pages 3-5 and 8-9.6. Before beginning operation of your pumpingsystem, remember: Check that the crankcaseand seal areas have been properly lubricated perrecommended schedules. Do not run the pumpdry for extended periods of time. Cavitation willresult in severe damage. Always remember tocheck that all plumbing valves are open and thatpumped media can flow freely to the inlet of thepump.Finally, remember that high pressure operation in a pump system has many advantages. But, if it is used carelesslyand without regard to its potential hazard, it can cause serious injury.IMPORTANT OPERATING CONDITIONSFailure to comply with any of these conditions invalidates the warranty.1. Prior to initial operation, add oil to thecrankcase so that oil level is between the twolines on the oil dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.Use Giant Synthetic OilCrankcase oil should be changed after thefirst 50 hours of operation, then at regularintervals of 500 hours or less depending onoperating conditions.2. Pump operation must not exceed ratedpressure, volume, or RPM. A pressure reliefdevice must be installed in the discharge of thesystem.3. Acids, alkalines, or abrasive fluids cannot bepumped unless approval in writing is obtainedbefore operation from Giant Industries, Inc.4. Run the pump dry approximately 10 secondsto drain the water before exposure to freezingtemperatures.NOTE: Contact Giant Industries for Service School Information. Phone: (419)-531-46002