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Operating Tips
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Maintain pump seals per manufacturer's recommendations and tightly
close all valves and bleeders to prevent air leaks and loss of prime.
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Take care to keep discharge flow rates within TurboDraft's rated
capacity (see Chart
1). If you do not, the suction hose will collapse.
NOTE Keep hose lays and lifts as short as possible. The shorter
the hose and lift, the greater your flow.
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The supply line (or longest supply line if two units are being used)
should be connected to the driver side pump panel. This allows the
driver to feel and see the hose. The TurboDraft's maximum flow is
achieved when the supply hose starts to become soft.
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If the supply hose does collapse, quickly open the tank-to-pump
valve to re-establish flow. Then, reduce discharge flow to within
units' capability and top off tank.
NOTE When operating near capacity or under fluctuating discharge
conditions, be ready by keeping your hand on the tank-to-pump valve.
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If the TurboDraft cannot be adequately submerged, use tennis balls
(or other floating object) or a booster line sprayed above its inlet
to break the vortex and prevent air from getting into the pump (i.e.,
loss of prime).
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Under heavy algae surface debris conditions, back flushing (shown
on the Strainer
Clearing page) may not be sufficient to prevent clogging of
the strainer. Use a booster or forestry line to keep as much algae
away as possible.
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If you have a pressure governor, use it. This will help maintain
the constant discharge pressure required to the unit.
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TurboDraft use should be regularly practiced and results confirmed
individually as this may vary slightly between trucks and operators.
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The pump's rated capacity at 150 psi should exceed the expected
flow rate
(see Chart 1)
by 300 GPM. The TurboDraft unit cannot achieve maximum rated flows
with pumpers having rated capacities of less than 1,000 GPM.
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