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6. COMMISSIONING, STARTUP, OPERATION, AND SHUTDOWN
This section provides basic information for the commissioning, startup, operation, and shutdown of
the Hale booster pump only. All operators should be trained and qualified.
ALWAYS FOLLOW PROPER OPERATING PROCEDURES. THE PUMP OPERATOR AND INDI-
VIDUALS AROUND THE APPARATUS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE PUMP OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS AS WELL AS OTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR THE APPARATUS, AND
ACCESSORIES.
6.1. Installation Verification
Hale recommends using NFPA 1901, ANNEX B, Figure B.5.1(a), Fire Apparatus Delivery Inspection
Form or similar guide as well as purchasing specs to inspect a new apparatus.
6.2. Performance Verification
Hale provides the OEM/apparatus builder a certification that the pump meets or exceeds the per-
formance requirements when the pump was manufactured. Once the OEM/apparatus builder has
installed the pump the completed apparatus should be tested. Performance testing data should be
part of the delivery documentation provided by the OEM/apparatus builder. Actual installed perfor-
mance may be determined by the powertrain and gear ratios selected so refer to rating chart and
vehicle manufacturer performance data for limits on pump performance and operating pressure lim-
its.
6.3. Initial Startup
ALWAYS FOLLOW PROPER OPERATING PROCEDURES. THE PUMP OPERATOR AND INDI-
VIDUALS AROUND THE APPARATUS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE PUMP OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS AS WELL AS OTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR THE APPARATUS, AND
ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT EXCEED OPERATING PRESSURE LIMITS OF PUMP, INSTALLED PLUMBING,
HOSE(S), OR EQUIPMENT IN USE.
DO NOT REACH INSIDE THE PUMP SUCTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. CONTACT
WITH MOVING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT REMOVE OR AL-
TER GUARDS.
ALWAYS USE PROPER PPE. OIL MAY BE TOXIC. DISPOSE OF OIL PROPERLY PER AHJ
GUIDELINES.
FOLLOW DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES TO SET WHEEL CHOCKS WHEN PUMPING
HALE PUMPS ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. FILL GEARBOX WITH FLUID LISTED IN TABLE 5
BEFORE OPERATION.
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