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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Use and Maintenance Handbook is composed by the following chapters:
1. GENERAL SAFETY REGUALTION Page 4
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Page 5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Page 6
3.1 Identification of Components Page 7
3.2 Aim of Use Page 8
4. INSTALLATION – NORMS Page 9
4.1 Pump Engine/Motor Coupling Page 9
4.2 Inlet Circuit Page 10
4.3 High Pressure Circuit Page 10
4.4 Typical installation scheme Page 12
4.5 Errors to avoid Page 13
5. SAFETY DEVICES AND MALFUNCTIONING PREVENTION Page 14
5.1 Safety Devices Page 14
5.2 Malfunctioning Prevention Page 14
5.2A Overpressures protection Page 14
5.2B Protection from abrasive particles Page 14
5.2C Protection from pulsations Page 15
5.2D Protection from cavitation and inlet circuit calculation Page 15
5.2E Protection from overheating Page 18
5.2F Protection from starving Page 18
5.2G Energy saving/pump correct use Page 18
6. FAQ Page 19
7. SETTING UP Page 20
7.1 Starting Procedure Page 21
7.2 Operation Page 21
7.3 Water leaks from seals Page 21
7.4 Pump Shut Down Page 21
8. Troubleshooting Page 22
9. Warranty Page 23
10. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Page 24
10.1 Crank gear Maintenance and Lubrication. Page 24
10.2 Check Valves Service Page 25
10.3 Packing/Seal Service Page 26
10.4 Plungers oil Seals Service Page 27
10.5 Shaft oil seals Service Page 28
10.6 Repair tools chart Page 29
11. MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION Page 30
a) This handbook complies with the technical knowledge applicable at the date of the sale
of the product and shall not be considered inadequate for the sole reason it has been
subsequently updated according to new experiences. IDROMECCANICA BERTOLINI
has the right to up-date its products and related handbooks without being obliged to up-
date previous products and handbooks, except in cases exclusively required by safety
reasons.
b) The “Bertolini Customer Service” is available for any need arising when using or
maintaining the product, and for choosing related accessories.
c) No part of this handbook can be reproduced without the written permission of
IDROMECCANICA BERTOLINI S.p.A.