GENERAL PUMP EPHT Series Solid Shaft High Temp Instructions
- June 15, 2024
- GENERAL PUMP
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GENERAL PUMP EPHT Series Solid Shaft High Temp Instructions
Installation Instructions
Maximum temperature of the water through the pump is 165°F (73°C).
In order to obtain maximum performance in terms of duration of seals and
valves, it is necessary to respect a few simple rules, as follows:
In order to avoid damage caused by cavitation, the pump must be pressure fed.
The higher the inlet pressure, the longer the life of the wet end of the pump.
When working at 165°F (73°C), the minimum feed pressure measured directly in the inlet port of the pump when it is working is 45 psi (3 bar).
The minimum feed pressure according to the different temperatures are:
Naturally, if the application allows for feeding the pump with 45 psi (3 bar) even at low temperatures (for example: 115°F/45°C the life of the wet end of the pump will be even longer.
The plumbing which feeds the pump must be of a diameter at least equal to the inlet port.
Also, follow the suggestions below
a) Make the plumbing as short and straight as possible, preferably in an
upward direction to facilitate the expulsion of eventual air bubbles naturally
if compatible with the requirements of the system.
b) It is always useful to put a filter at the inlet with capacity of 4 to
5 times the flow of the pump, for example for a 4 gpm (15 l/min) pump, put a
filter from 16 to 20 gpm (60- 75 I/mi) The mesh size suitable for this
application is 0.016″ (.4 mm).
c) It is extremely important to put a pressure switch on the suction port
of the pump, and in any case downstream from the filter, so that it can stop
the pump should the feed pressure drop by 20% due to the filter clogging or
failure of the feed pump, etc.
Change of oil
We recommend the first oil change after the first 50 hours, with the pump stopped and the oil still warm.
This change is not recommended because the oil has lost its properties, but rather to eliminate the impurities that have gotten into the oil during the running-in phase. If these impurities are not removed, but are allowed to remain in the oil, they may cause premature wear to the moving parts and the oil seals. After this initial change, the oil can then be changed every three months or 300 hours of operation thereafter.
Please note: If the pump works in conditions with high humidity and with sharp temperature changes, it is possible that condensation will appear inside the crankcase, which mixing with the oil can change its properties. This is easy to see because the oil changes to a white, milky color.
If the pump does not have excessive water leaking from the packings, and the oil becomes milky, the oil has to be changed more frequently. The percentage of water in the oil must not exceed 20%.
Use oil per the following chart:
CHART OF COMPATIBLE OILS SAE15W40
General Pump| Series 100
BP| VISCO 2000
CASTROL| CWX
MOBIL| SUPER
SHELL| HELIX SUPER
TOTAL| QUARTZ 4000-5000