HALE Idex Godiva GP10/10, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...BLE FIRE PUMP OPERATING MANUAL HALE PRODUCTS EUROPE LTD Charles Street Warwick CV34 5LR ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1926 623600 Fax 44 0 1926 623666 admin_haleuk idexcorp com www haleeurope com GP 078 94 ISSUE 2...

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Page 3: ...RE DO NOT REFUEL until the engine is cold DO NOT OVERFILL the fuel tank After refuelling ENSURE that the fuel cap is refitted DO NOT refuel whilst smoking or allow sparks or flames into the refuelling...

Page 4: ...and the spark plug leads b When working on the HONDA engine make sure that BOTH the BATTERY and PULSER ROTOR connections are disconnected Battery disconnection alone DOES NOT ensure the prevention of...

Page 5: ...AND ANTI FREEZE 4 DESCRIPTION 5 PREPARING THE PUMP UNIT FOR RUNNING 9 STARTING THE ENGINE Inc Manual Back up Starting 11 RUNNING THE ENGINE 12 PRIMING THE PUMP FROM OPEN WATER 12 HYDRANT PUMPING 13 PR...

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Page 7: ...ne at 80 C 1 5 bar at 950 50 r p m Oil Filter Honda screw on disposable cartridge Cooling System Water circulation by engine pump with thermostat heat exchanger oil cooler and header tank Cooling Wate...

Page 8: ...machinery d AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT with fluids especially if they are known to be or are suspected of being either corrosive or carcinogenic e PROTECT THE EYES as necessary f DISCONNECT THE BAT...

Page 9: ...5 26 5 MANIFOLD ALUM P2 24 5 28 5 CRADLE ST STL P3 25 5 29 5 ENGINE HEAD ALUM P4 22 5 27 5 BLOCK ALUM NOTE THE WET WEIGHT IS INCLUSIVE OF THE FULL CAPACITY OF ENGINE OIL COOLING WATER AND FUEL GP10 10...

Page 10: ...claims resulting from sustained use of leaded fuel in this pump BATTERY Fill the battery with accumulator sulphuric acid electrolyte of specific gravity 1 277 up to the upper acid level mark Battery a...

Page 11: ...2 Wheel Assembly ENGINE The modified Honda engine is an in line vertical crankshaft 3 cylinder 4 stroke unit with a belt driven overhead camshaft and triple constant vacuum carburettors Engine capaci...

Page 12: ...ontrol 6 Operation FULLY OUT Cold Engine Start MIDWAY Warm up FULLY IN Choke Inoperative Hours Meter 7 Indicates TOTAL hours engine running time Coolant Temperature Lamp 8 Indicates high engine coolan...

Page 13: ...e engine which is then passed through the heat exchanger where it comes into contact with the internal tubes containing the pumped raw water Note The raw water and engine coolant do not come into dire...

Page 14: ...ter to drain past the valve from hoses and dry risers PRIMING An exhaust gas ejector type priming system is fitted incorporating an automatic priming valve The priming system is activated by pulling t...

Page 15: ...GINE LUBRICATING OIL The lubrication oil filler is positioned at the top of the engine valve cover Check the oil level every 5 HOURS RUNNING TIME or EVERY TIME that the unit is used The oil dipstick i...

Page 16: ...tank is connected to the engine via a quick release connector which can be unfastened to allow an external tank to be connected THERMAL RELIEF VALVE Optional The raw water pump system can incorporate...

Page 17: ...from starting IMPORTANT DO NOT allow the pump to run in a DRY condition except during the normal priming procedure Manual Back up Starting A compartment integral with the coolant tank is provided for...

Page 18: ...the above procedure PRIMING THE PUMP FROM OPEN WATER Set the pump approximately level if necessary use packing under the frame Remove the suction cap connect the suction hose and close the delivery v...

Page 19: ...now be discharging water pressure should be regulated by opening and closing the discharge nozzles and throttle as required Note When pumping GRADUALLY make adjustments to the engine speed NEVER sudd...

Page 20: ...stem in the correct proportions stated for the particular brand recommended As the engine is constructed of aluminium alloy it is essential that the anti freeze solution is of the type suitable for us...

Page 21: ...into the sump before checking on the diptick to obtain a true reading Note Ensure pump is on LEVEL GROUND before checking oil level Coolant Check WARNING NEVER remove the filler pressure cap while the...

Page 22: ...0 7mm Note Adjust the gap by bending the overhead electrode NEVER the centre electrode 6 Clean the spark plug seating surfaces in the cylinder head taking care that foreign matter does not enter the...

Page 23: ...e done by fitting an adaptor in the pump casing drain hole and then connecting this to a hose by using a hydrant to suction tube adaptor Note If pressurising through the drain hole it will be necessar...

Page 24: ...lease choke turn engine over with the throttle wide open b Needle valve sticking Remove and clean needle valve 8 Carburettor air vent blocked Clean vent hole 9 Insufficient choke Check and correct 10...

Page 25: ...looding a Remove and clean needle valves b Check that floats are not punctured or damaged 2 Faulty spark plugs Remove clean and set plug points and if necessary fit new plugs 3 Plug leads loose or dam...

Page 26: ...ndicated by popping or spitting in the carburettor inlet banging in the silencer exhaust Examine and renew defective parts ENGINE LACKS POWER 1 Carburettors setting faulty Adjust carburettors 2 Excess...

Page 27: ...ush b Fit new heat exchanger or oil cooler 6 Oil diluted or of incorrect grade Drain oil system and refill with correct grade of oil 7 Faulty thermostat Test thermostat renew if necessary 8 Insufficie...

Page 28: ...ctify 4 Leaking priming valve Check and rectify 5 Delivery valve leaking Check and rectify BROKEN JETS WITH AIR CRACKLE 1 Suction strainer a Not completely immersed b Too near the surface of the water...