SECTION 6
LOW PRESSURE WATER
Jan 2001
Page 6-7
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6.3.2 Boost Pump
If boost pressure, as read on the boost pump discharge pressure gage is not
8.0-8.3 bar (115-120 psi), the boost pump needs to be adjusted.
Components: (1) Boost pump
(3) Pressure control knob
Recommended Tools: Flat screwdriver (To turn pressure control knob)
Container (To capture some water spill)
Rags
Parts: None required
Boost Pump Adjustment Procedure
1. Turn on cutting water supply
2. Start waterjet pump and observe boost discharge pressure
3. Stop waterjet pump and press E-Stop button.
4. Remove acorn nut from the side of the boost pump and turn screw clockwise
to increase pressure or counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
5. Replace acorn nut, restart waterjet pump and observe boost discharge
pressure.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
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