Pump Installation And Operation; Installation - RIDGID TP-4000 Manuel D'utilisation

TP-4000 and TP-5500 Engine-Driven Utility Pumps
Pump Installation and
Operation
DANGER
!
• Never run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain deadly poisonous carbon
monoxide, which has no odor or taste.
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive liq-
uids such as gasoline, fuel oil or kerosene, sol-
vents or thinners. Do not use in a flammable or
explosive atmosphere.
WARNING
!
• Use caution when handling gasoline. Refuel in
well-ventilated area. Never refuel while engine
is running or hot.
• To prevent property damage or serious injury,
proper installation of the pump is required.
The following procedures should be followed:

Installation

1. Place pump as close to the liquid being pumped as
possible. A pump with a 20 foot suction lift will not
pump water as quickly as a pump with a 5 foot
suction lift (Figure 1).
20 ft. suction
lift
5 ft suc-
ton lift
Figure 1
WARNING
!
Support pump when assembling and
after installation. Failure to do so may cause piping to
break and pump to fail. This can result in property
damage and/or serious personal injury and may void
warranty.
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NOTICE
!
• Keep all pipes and hoses as short and as straight
as possible. This will maximize the pumps per-
formance.
• Using larger diameter piping for the inlet and outlet
lines will improve performance of pump.
• Maximum suction lift capability is 25 feet.
2. Plumb suction line using reinforced hose or rigid
pipe using at least 2" diameter hose or pipe.
Suction hose and fittings must be air-tight.
• All suction connections must be air-tight. An air
leak in the suction line may prevent priming of the
pump. Use of thread sealant is recommended.
• Suction line must be reinforced or rigid pipe to pre-
vent collapse due to the suction created by the
pump.
3. Install check valve (not included) at the intake of
the suction line to help maintain pump prime
(Figure 2).
Figure 2
4. Install suction strainer (not included) at the intake
of the suction line to prevent introduction of abra-
sive material or debris (Figure 2) . Position strain-
er so it does not become clogged with stones or
debris.
5. Plumb discharge hose to desired area. Make sure
hose and fitting are leak-tight. A leak in the dis-
charge hose will allow water to spray the work site,
making the site hazardous.
6. Fill engine crankcase with oil. Use Honda 4 stroke
oil or S.A.E. 10W-30 detergent oil.
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