AUTOPRIME AL RANGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS AUTOPRIME AL RANGE DIESEL DRIVEN MOBILE PUMPS SPP Pumps Limited Crucible Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford, Glos ENGLAND GL16 8PS Telephone: +44 (0)1594 832 701 Fax: +44 (0)1594 836 300 Document No: Revision No: Revision Note No: Date Issued.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We SPP Pumps Limited Of Crucible Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford, Glos GL16 8PS ENGLAND Sound Level (dB) Pump Model Measured Guaranteed LWA AL100 & AL100M 103 106 AL150 & AL150M 103 106 2000/14/EC- Guaranteed sound power level.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................... 4 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 5 2.1 2.2 Safety Symbols ......................................................... 5 Pump Safety Precautions ......................................... 5 3 HANDLING & TRANSPORT ..................... 5 3.1 3.2 3.3 Lifting .....................................................................
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to provide operating guidelines and routine maintenance instructions for the SPP AUTOPRIME AL Range of mobile diesel engine driven pumps. This Handbook covers the following pumps: AL100 and 100M – An automatic priming mobile pump driven by an Isuzu 3CD1 diesel engine mounted on a fuel tank chassis on site or road trailer or on a skid.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps 2 engines. Be aware of fire risks from items such as exhaust pipes and silencers. Never place flammable items around the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Safety Symbols Safety instructions within this manual are marked with the following symbols: This symbol refers to general mechanical aspects of safety. This symbol refers to electrical safety.
Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 4. Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2 Control Panel AL100 and AL100M Control Panel 4.1 Starting 1. Read this the safety and operating instructions on the pump and in this handbook carefully. 2. Position the pump set on level ground and chock in place to prevent movement in use. 3. Connect suction and delivery hoses making sure that there are no sharp bends in the lines.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps d) Five warning indicator lamps 1 2 3 4 5 1 On / off indicator Engine oil pressure High engine temperature Not Used No Charge Turn the ignition switch to the '1' position. The ‘ON’ indicator will show green and all warning lights will flash, indicating that all circuits are healthy. 2 Switch OFF. 3 Turn the key-switch directly to the ‘Heat’ position and hold for 6 to 10 seconds.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 6. PUMP MAINTENANCE CHART For engine maintenance periods refer to the engine operators handbook supplied with this manual. PERIOD TASK Daily Visually check for leaks and vibrations Check for vibration. Check the mechanical seal oil level and top up as required. Drain any water from coalescer, check oil level and top up as required Check all fastener security.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps bearing housing temperature rise or unduly noisy operation. If any of these signs are notice, the pump should be stopped and the cause investigated. FORCE DEFLECTION 3. Belt Tensioning DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BELTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Greased bearings are pre-packed with lubricant during pump manufacture. Shrinkage and normal loss of grease necessitates re-lubrication at regular intervals.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 Remove the four screws holding the filter cover and remove to expose the air filter element. should be replaced. The main valve is located on the underside of the top cover. AIR FILTER 25PTFLTA Air filter 25cfm units Undo the central nut holding the air filter cover and remove to expose the filter element.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps 8. Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 FAULT FINDING GUIDE Disconnect suction hose Blank off suction entry Fit vacuum gauge Pump Fails to Prime Are all plugs tight? NO Rectify & re-test Reading between 85 - 89 .5 kpa (28.5 0 30 ft H20)? NO Check vertical suction lift YES YES Move Pump Test the Vacuum Pump directly Fit vacuum gauge Lift< or = 8.53m (28ft) for ACE80/100 YES NO Reading between 85 - 89 .5 kpa (28.
Operators Instructions for AL100 & 150 Diesel Driven Centrifugal Pumps Manual No/Rev W72-025E / 3 9. TECHNICAL DATA CHARACTERISTICS Vacuum Pump Solids Handling Capability Engine Type Fuel Tank Capacity Approx. Running Time On Full Tank Impeller Back Plate Clearance Impeller Front Plate Clearance Mechanical Seal Coolant/Lubricant Bearing Lubricant 0 above 30 C Vacuum Pump Oil 0 below 30 C AL100 & AL100M AL150 & AL150M 25 cfm 60 cfm 44mm Dia. 50mm Dia.
