Berkeley B1-1/2XQBS-11 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
Engine Driven Fire Pump
IMPORTANT
For best possible performance and continuous, satisfactory operation,
read these instructions before installing your new pump.
Should service be required, this manual can be a valuable guide.
It should be kept near the installation for ready reference.
Record nameplate data from pump on blank nameplate inside this
manual for future reference.
Berkeley Pumps / 293 Wright Street / Delavan, WI 53115
PRINTED IN U.S.A. F00650 (Rev. 11/3/97)
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Model B1-1/2XQBS-11
B54728S: w/11 H.P. B & S Gas Engine
B07536S: w/11 H.P. B & S Gas Engine; USFS Spec 5100-273d
Model B1-1/2XQBS-18
B56514S: w/18 H.P. B & S Gas Engine
B06162S: w/18 H.P. Wisconsin Gas Engine; California Forestry P-75-01
B06172S: w/18 H.P. Wisconsin Gas Engine; USFS Spec 5100-273d
Model B1-1/2XQBS-26
B58603S: w/26 H.P. Lombardini Diesel; California Forestry P-85-01

Berkeley B1-1/2XQBS-11 Specifications

General

Horsepower	1.5 HP
Voltage	115/230 V
Phase	1
Housing Material	Cast Iron
Shaft Material	Stainless Steel

Summary

Safety First

General Safety

General safety practices for pump operation and maintenance.

Dimensions

Installation and Operation

Installation

Procedures for installing the pump, including hose requirements and priming.

Engine Break-in

Guidance on the initial operation period for the engine.

Engine Speed

Adjusting engine governor settings for optimal pumping application.

Starting

Steps for safely starting the pump and engine.

Stopping

Recommended procedure for shutting down the pump and engine.

Continuous Operation

Guidelines for maintaining pressure, flow, and engine speed during operation.

Maintenance

Pump and Belt Maintenance

Procedures for pump lubrication, seal care, and timing belt tension adjustment.

Disassembly and Assembly

Fire Pump Disassembly and Assembly

Detailed steps for taking apart and reassembling the pump unit and timing belt drive.

Timing Belt Drive Disassembly and Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the pump's timing belt drive components.

Pump Assembly

Steps for reassembling the pump housing, impeller, and related parts.

Timing Belt Drive Assembly

Instructions for assembling the timing belt drive system onto the engine.

Exhaust Primer Assembly

Steps for assembling the exhaust primer system components.