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OWNER’S MANUAL

Engine Drive Self Priming Pump

© 2014 

F00630 (03/03/2014)

B2X, B3T, B4T, B4Z

Important

For best possible performance and continuous, satisfactory operation, 
read these instructions before installing your new pump.
Should service be required, this manual can be a valuable guide.  
It should be kept near the installation for ready reference.

Summary of Contents for Berkeley B2X

Page 1: ...2X B3T B4T B4Z Important For best possible performance and continuous satisfactory operation read these instructions before installing your new pump Should service be required this manual can be a valuable guide It should be kept near the installation for ready reference ...

Page 2: ...s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Risk of fire and burns Contact with muffler or engine area can result in serious burns Exhaust heat gases can ignite combustibles or structures causing a fire DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases Allow equipment to cool before touching DO NOT install the pump closer than 5 feet 1 5m ...

Page 3: ... motor with single phase power through a phase converter will void the warranty Note also that three phase motors must be protected by three leg ambient compensated extra quick trip overload relays of the recommended size or the warranty is void Your only remedy and BERKELEY s only duty is that BERKELEY repair or replace defective products at BERKELEY s choice You must pay all labor and shipping c...

Page 4: ...se must be rated to hold the suction pressure and prevent collapse while the pump is running Make the suction line a continuous rise from the water source to the pump High spots can trap air and also make priming difficult Make sure all connections are tight and free of air leaks NOTICE Suction pipe or hose must be at least as large as the pump suction inlet in order for the pump to operate proper...

Page 5: ...n engine R P M Refer to engine operator s manual to adjust engine speed NOTICE Pump has the capability of overloading engine if allowed to run continuously at an RPM or flow rate that is above specified hydraulic performance It is important to check the engine load setting when putting the pump into operation or after any speed change Do this as follows When operating under load it must be possibl...

Page 6: ...sleeve and impeller replace it 7 Screw impeller back on engine shaft and re install pump case Ordering Replacement Parts Locate the Berkeley nameplate on pump This plate is normally on the pump case or bracket Seal Plate A typical nameplate is shown in Figure 3 To be sure of receiving correct parts provide all name plate data when ordering B M Bill of Material number is most important Write the na...

Page 7: ... flow rate exceeds pressure rating of pump Compare pump pressure and flow rate against pump performance chart Reduce system pressure requirement Increase pressure capability of pump B Obstruction in suction piping Locate and remove obstruction Attach strainer C Suction lift too high Check with gauge or measure vertical distance between water surface and center line of pump allowing for friction lo...

Page 8: ...3A Shaft Extension 18 30 HP 4 Mechanical Seal 5 Impeller 5A Impeller Spacer 6 Pipe Plug 7 Pump Case 8 Hex Nut clack 9 Clack Weight 10 Clack Gasket Not shown Some models have stud and hex nut connections Ref Description 11 Clack Washer 12 Capscrew clack 13 Suction Cover 14 Capscrew suction cover to case 15 Pipe Plug 16 Base small HP shown 17 Capscrew seal plate to engine 18 Slinger 19 Oil Seal 20 H...

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