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4. Open the discharge valve all the way.
5. Gradually open the fire hydrant on-off valve. However, check the water
pressure from fire hydrant with suction side pressure gauge of the pump,
and adjust the valve opening of fire hydrant, if necessary.
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If the water pressure from a fire hydrant is higher than
0.6MPa (87psi), do not open the fire hydrant on-off valve
more.
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If the water pressure from fire hydrant is higher than the
required discharge pressure, it is not necessary to start
the engine.
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Too high pressure could damage the hose, pump, and
water line.
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If the water pressure from fire hydrant has not reached the
required pressure, then start the engine.
6. If the water pressure from a fire hydrant is insufficient, start the engine and
adjust the pressure to the required pressure by operating the throttle dial.
Stop increasing discharge pressure if the suction pressure gauge shows
0.1MPa (15 psi) or below. Keep (Operate) the throttle dial not to make the
suction water side pressure below 0.1MPa (15psi). (VF53AS,VF63AS-
R:Stand-alone mode)
7. To finish the discharging water, turn the throttle dial to the low pressure
firstly, then stop the engine, and close the fire hydrant on-off valve.
・
Be sure not to close the discharge valves of all the pumps
and the nozzle(s) until all the pumps stopped and the fire
hydrant on-off valve is closed
.
8. Set the discharge valve(s) to the half-open position (If the discharge valve
is ball cock type), and open all the drain valves to drain the remaining
water from the engine and pump as a maintenance for pumps.
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