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7. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
See FSG–MNL–00184, Technical Manual For Hale Single Stage Booster Pumps, on the flash drive
provided with the pump or on the Hale website (www.haleproducts.com) for additional information. A
local FAST can also be found on the Hale website and may be used for additional assistance with
maintenance/service.
7.1. Preventive Maintenance Plan and Schedule
Table 3 provides the preventive maintenance plan and schedule used for all Hale Flex Series single
stage booster pumps.
Table 3. Preventive Maintenance Plan and Schedule
After Each Use (or at Shift Change)
Flush if Contaminated Flush pump thoroughly with clean water Supply of clean water
Leakage Check for water or oil leaks
(wipe off road dirt and debris)
Shop Rags
Quarterly (Every 3 Months)
Fluid Level Check Check gearbox fluid level using sight
glass (See paragraph 7.4.2.1, Check
Gearbox Fluid Level)
None
Perform Vacuum Check Use installed primer to pull vacuum on
pump and valves (See paragraph 7.4.2.2,
Perform Vacuum Test)
None
Annually (Every 12 Months)
Perform Pump Perfor-
mance Test
Check the pump (according to the rating)
at each capacity and compare the results
to when the pump was first placed in ser-
vice
Supply of clean water,
hoses and calibrated
test equipment
Triennial (Every 36 Months)
Fluid Change Drain fluid from gearbox and refill with
new fluid (See paragraph 7.4.4.1, Fluid
Change Procedure)
SAE 50 Long-life syn-
thetic manual transmis-
sion fluid
7.2. Maintenance Log
An accurate maintenance log can provide key insights when pump problems arise; preventing ex-
tended down times, and shortens troubleshooting.
Sample maintenance logs are provided in FSG–MNL–00184, Technical Manual For Hale Single
Stage Booster Pumps that is contained on the flash drive provided with the pump or on the Hale
website (www.haleproducts.com).
7.3. Extreme Conditions Maintenance Guidelines
Extreme conditions occur when the pump has been operated in extreme heat/cold for extended pe-
riods or when pumping from a water source that contains sediment or other material that is harmful
to the pump. Extreme conditions indicate a need for increased maintenance frequency.
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