Water Pump User Manual

4.6 Maintenance

It is good practice to wash down the external surfaces of the pump prior to carrying out any

maintenance operations. This will prevent the interior of the pump being contaminated with dirt

or debris

4.6.1 Hose - Removal and Installation

This procedure involves removal and reinstallation of the port flange assembly - installation of the

port flange assembly automatically clamps the hose to the insert and seals the flange with the

pump housing. You should study the sectional photo figure 15 below in detail

Figure 15

4.6.2 Hose Removal

• Stop the pump drive and isolate electrical supply

• Close Inlet and then Outlet valves on pump piping

• If fitted, drain the remaining product from the inlet and outlet pipeline drain taps being aware

that there will be some internal pressure and taking care to handle the product appropriately

Always follow the safety procedures for handling and disposal of the product being pumped