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ESP Primer System Instruction Guide
p/n: 029-0810-01-0
Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting
Table 6-1 lists conditions, possible causes and suggested corrective action mea-
sures. Before calling Hale Products or your Hale authorized parts service center
for assistance, eliminate problem causes using the following table.
If you cannot correct a problem, please have the following information prior to call-
ing the Hale Customer Service for assistance. Contact Customer Service at tele-
phone number 610-825-6300. .
Condition
Possible
Cause
Suggested Corrective Action
Pump Loses
Prime or Will Not
Prime.
Chart continued on
next page.
Electric priming system.
Note: Weekly priming is
recommended to ensure
proper operation.
• To prevent possible pump damage, DO NOT EXCEED an engine
speed of 1,000rpm!
• See Section 2.2 “SPV Priming Valve” on page 12. Also see “PVG
Priming Valve” on page 14.
Inoperative priming
system or possible
clogged priming pump.
Note: Using lubricant on the vanes and vane slots during disassembly
and cleaning eventually causes a gummy residue to develop, rendering
the system inoperative.
DO NOT LUBRICATE VANES AND VANE SLOTS.
• Check the priming system by performing a “Dry Vacuum Test” per
NFPA standards. If the pump holds vacuum, but primer pulls less
than 22” Hg., it could indicate excessive wear in the primmer.
• See Section 5 Maintenance, heading “Weekly” on page 35.
Also see Section 5 Maintenance, heading “Annually” on page
37.
• See Section 2.2 “SPV Priming Valve” on page 12. Also see
“PVG Priming Valve” on page 14.
• Repair and/or replace accordingly.
Note: Using lubricant on the vanes and vane slots during disassembly and
cleaning eventually causes a gummy residue to develop, rendering the sys-
tem inoperative.
Suction lifts too high. • DO NOT attempt lifts exceeding 22’ (6.7 meters) except at low
elevation.
Blocked or restricted
suction strainer.
• Remove obstruction from suction hose strainer.
• Thoroughly clean strainer screen.
Figure 6-1: Troubleshooting Chart

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