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Failure to follow the operating, lubrication,
and maintenance requirements set forth in
the operating and instruction manual may
result in serious personal injury and/or dam-
age to equipment.
OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL: DSD
SERIAL NO._______________
A Hale pump is a quality product; ruggedly designed, accurately ma-
chined, carefully assembled and thoroughly tested. In order to maintain
the high quality of your pump and to keep it in a ready condition, it is im-
portant to follow the instructions on care and operation. Proper use and
good preventive maintenance will lengthen the life of your pump.
ALWAYS INCLUDE THE PUMP SERIAL NUMBER IN CORRESPONDENCE
HALE PRODUCTS INC.
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Fire Suppression Division
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
700 Spring Mill Avenue
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Conshohocken, PA 19428
610/825-6300
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Fax: 610/825-6440
www.haleproducts.com

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HALE DSD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHALE
ModelDSD
CategoryWater Pump
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Limited Warranty

EXPRESS WARRANTY

Manufacturer warrants products free of defects in material and workmanship for two years or 2000 hours.

LIMITATIONS

Conditions for Hale's obligation, including use, maintenance, and no abuse.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

Procedures for notifying Hale of defects and Hale's options for repair or replacement.

BASIC PARTS OF A HALE Midship CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

Packing

Packing

Describes the packing's function in creating a watertight seal and its maintenance.

Mechanical Seal

Mechanical Seal

Describes the mechanical seal as an option to pump packing to prevent leakage.

Auto-Lube

Auto-Lube

Explains the miniature centrifugal pump system for lubrication and cooling of bearings.

GEARBOX

GEARBOX

Discusses Hale's variety of pump gear ratios and the gearbox construction.

TWO-STAGE PUMPS

Two-Stage Pump Operation

Explains the difference between single and two-stage pumps and the function of a transfer valve.

Volume (Parallel) Operation

Describes volume operation in two-stage pumps where impellers work in parallel for higher flow.

Pressure (Series) Operation

Pressure (Series) Operation

Explains pressure operation in two-stage pumps where impellers work in series for higher pressure.

PRIMING PUMP

PRIMING PUMP

Explains the function of priming pumps in creating vacuum to draw water into the main pump.

PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICES

Hale Total Pressure Master (TPM) Relief Valve System

Hale Total Pressure Master (TPM) Relief Valve System

Explains the TPM system for complete pressure control, handling small and large pressure changes.

Pumping From Draft, General Operation

Pumping From the Onboard Water Tank

Pump To Road Shift Procedures

Standard Relief Valve Procedures

TPM Relief Valve Procedures

Emergency Pump Shift Procedures

Emergency Pump Shift Procedures

Provides procedures for manual override of pump shifts if automatic shifting fails.

Weekly Maintenance

Packing Gland Adjustment

Packing Gland Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the packing gland for proper leakage to lubricate and cool the shaft.

Priming System Test (Dry Vacuum Test)

Priming System Test (Dry Vacuum Test)

Details the dry vacuum test procedure to detect air leaks in the priming system.

Relief Valve System Check

Relief Valve System Check

Procedures for checking the relief valve system and cleaning strainers if not working.

Annual Maintenance

Performance Testing Overview

Performance Testing Overview

Explains the purpose of yearly standard performance tests and comparison to original ratings.

Performance Testing

Performance Testing

Details the NFPA standards for pump testing, including reserve pressure and engine stabilization.

Repacking

Repacking

Provides step-by-step instructions for repacking the pump with new packing kits.

Annual MIV and 40BD Relief Valve Test and Adjustment

Annual MIV and 40BD Relief Valve Test and Adjustment

Outlines the test and adjustment procedures for annual MIV and 40BD Relief Valves.

Relief Valve and TPM Test

TRV Test

TRV Test

Outlines the procedure for testing the Thermal Relief Valve (TRV) every 12 months.

RECOMMENDED WEEKLY PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED ANNUAL PROCEDURES

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE 4-1. HALE MIDSHIP PUMP TROUBLE ANALYSIS

Provides a table of common pump problems, possible causes, and suggested corrective measures.

PUMP LOSES PRIME OR IT WILL NOT PRIME

PUMP LOSES PRIME OR IT WILL NOT PRIME

Troubleshoots issues related to the pump losing prime or failing to prime, including possible causes and corrections.

PUMP LOSES PRIME OR IT WILL NOT PRIME (CONTINUED)

PUMP LOSES PRIME OR IT WILL NOT PRIME (CONTINUED)

Continues troubleshooting for pump prime loss, focusing on air traps, low pressure, and air leaks.

INSUFFICIENT PUMP CAPACITY

INSUFFICIENT PUMP CAPACITY

Addresses issues of insufficient pump capacity, listing possible causes like low engine power or incorrect transfer valve settings.

INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE

INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE

Troubleshoots insufficient pump pressure, relating it to capacity issues or incorrect transfer valve settings.

LEAK AT PUMP PACKING

LEAK AT PUMP PACKING

Discusses leaks at the pump packing due to adjustment or wear and suggests corrective actions.

ENGINE SPEEDS TOO HIGH FOR REQUIRED CAPACTICTY OR PRESSURE

ENGINE SPEEDS TOO HIGH FOR REQUIRED CAPACTICTY OR PRESSURE

Explains why engine speeds might be too high, relating it to transmission selection, lift, or hose issues.

RELIEF VALVE DOES NOT RELIEVE PRESSURE WHEN VALVES ARE CLOSED

RELIEF VALVE DOES NOT RELIEVE PRESSURE WHEN VALVES ARE CLOSED

Troubleshoots relief valve issues where it fails to relieve pressure when valves are closed.

RELIEF VALVE DOES NOT RECOVER AND RETURN TO ORGINAL PRESSURE SETTING AFTER OPENING VALVES

RELIEF VALVE DOES NOT RECOVER AND RETURN TO ORGINAL PRESSURE SETTING AFTER OPENING VALVES

Addresses relief valve issues where it does not return to the original pressure setting after opening.

RELIEF VALVE OPENS WHEN CONTROL VALVE IS LOCKED OUT

RELIEF VALVE OPENS WHEN CONTROL VALVE IS LOCKED OUT

Discusses relief valve opening when the control valve is locked out, possibly due to a blocked sensing valve.

UNABLE TO OBTAIN PROPER SETTING ON RELIEF VALVE

UNABLE TO OBTAIN PROPER SETTING ON RELIEF VALVE

Troubleshoots issues with obtaining the correct setting on the relief valve, possibly due to wrong procedure or blocked strainers.

WATER IN PUMP GEARBOX

Relief Valve

Relief Valve Control

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