Installation

and operating
instructions

Horizontal split case
fire pumps
File No: f43.560
Date: september 11, 2013
Supersedes: f43.560
Date: november 15, 2000
contents
1.0 Installation 4
1.1 Location and storage 4
1.2
Foundation for hsc pump 4
1.3 Pump mounting and piping 4
1.4 Alignment 6
1.5 Minimum fittings 6
2.0 Operation-electric driven 8
2.1 Prestart-up 8
2.2
Pressure switch setting 8
2.3 Circulation relief valve 8
2.4 Start-up procedure 6
a Electric driven 8
b Diesel engine driven 8
2.5 Automatic operation 9
3.0 Maintenance 9
3.1 General care 9
3.2
Bearings 9
3.3 Stuffing box with packing 10
4.0 Pump disassembly 10
4.1 To remove rotating assembly 10
4.2 Disassembly of rotating element 10
4.3 Removal of impeller ring 10
4.4
Inspection 11
4.5 Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly procedure 11
5.0 Trouble shooting 12
6.0 Warranty 13
7.0 hsc part list 14
8.0 Pre start-up / post start-up check list 15
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• install foundation bolts

• install grout forms
• fill in base with grouting

1.0. installation
1.1 location and storage
• Locate the unit in a dry place as near the city water en-
trance as practical with a short, direct suction pipe
• Shaft should be rotated by hand 10 to 15 revolutions every
one to three months depending on storage conditions

1.2. foundation for hsc pump

• Foundation should be sufficiently substantial to absorb
any vibration and to form a permanent, rigid support for
i n sta l l a t i o n a nd opera t ing m a nua l the base plate
h o r i zo n ta l s p l it c a se f ire pu m ps
• Foundation bolts of suitable size should be embedded in
The innovative Armstrong Series 4600 hsc pump is designed the concrete located by a drawing or template
to allow easy maintenance. The pumps same level suction • Place pumping unit on foundation with wedges under
and discharge permits easy-piping layout and pump installation. base plate leaving approximately ¾" space for grouting
Design features, such as bearing removal with no special
• Carefully level the unit by adjusting the wedges until
tools, will make the reliable hsc pump a trouble-free pump for
shafts of pump and driver are leveled, recreating factory
many years.
alignment
Armstrong series 4600 hsc pumps are thoroughly tested and
• Check coupling faces as well as suction and discharge
inspected before shipping, but should be carefully examined for
flanges of pump for horizontal or vertical position with
possible damage during transit. Contact your Armstrong repre-
a level
sentative and the transport company immediately if there is any
evidence of mishandling. • Slight misalignment at this point may be corrected by
adjusting the wedges
After unit has been in operation for about a week, check align-
ment. Any misalignment may be corrected by placing shims
between base and driver or pump feet.
embedded anchor bolt
¾" 4" long minimum

grout
1.3. pump mounting and piping
grout wedges • Never connect a pump to piping, always start piping
forms
from pump
• Use as few bends as possible and preferably long
foundation
radius piping
• Install good supports under suction and discharge piping
with anchors near but independent of the pump
• Make sure piping exerts no strain on pump as this would
throw the unit out of alignment or distort the casing
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• Increase the size of both suction and discharge pipes • Install, at pump suction, a straight pipe of a length equiva-
at pump nozzle to suit pump capacity and particular lent to 4 or 6 times its diameter
conditions of installation • Install gate valve close to pump in both suction and
• Use eccentric reducers on suction discharge lines on flooded suction application; this is used
• Lay out the suction line with a continual rise towards the mainly to isolate the pump for inspection or repair
pump without high points, thus eliminating possibility of • Install a check valve in discharge line between pump and
air pockets gate valve
• Test suction line for air leaks before starting; this becomes
essential with long suction line or high static lift caution: Only the discharge valve must be used to
reduce the flow or shutoff the pump

pressure sensing line connection for fire pump controllers

If water pulsation causes eratic operation of the pressure

swtich or the recorder, a supplemental air chamber or
pulsation damper may be needed

Not less than ½"brass pipe

with brass fittings or
equivalent
not less than 5'-0"
fire pump indicating control valve
controller
bronze check valve with
pressure C/cb" orifices in clapper
switch Connect to a tapped boss or
* other suitable outlet between
the indicating control valve
and check valve

¼" plug

½" globe valve * ½" globe valve

* Recommended location of pressure gauges (either location)

If water is clean, ground face unions with noncorrosive diaphragms drilled for C/cb" orifices may be used in place of the check valves.

ref.: nfpa pamphlet 20, fig. a-7-5.2.1

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1.4. alignment circulation relief valve (not supplied with diesel driven
pumps)
The flexible coupling compensates for temperature changes
and permits shafts end movement without interference; it will • Install Circulation Relief Valve at the casing discharge (al-
not compensate for misalignment. Faulty alignment will result in ways before the check valve)
noisy pump operation, reduced bearing life, and excessive • Set pressure at the minimum suction pressure plus the pump
coupling wear. rated pressure raised to the next higher 5 lb. increment
• Carefully verify the alignment after the foundation bolts • Circulation relief valve and stuffing box should then be piped
have been properly tightened to drain
• Alignment should be again verified after piping is installed
automatic air release valve
and unit has operated under normal conditions at operat-
ing temperature • Install automatic air release valve on top of pump casing
to vent casing and suction piping of air and vapor before
• To verify alignment, place a straight edge across the cou-
start-up.
pling as shown; this must rest evenly on both rims at top,
bottom and both sides suction and discharge gauges
• With a pair of inside calipers or thickness gauge, check • The following gauges are required to measure both suction
distance between coupling halves at points where straight and discharge pressures, and must be supplied with all fire
edge was used; distance must be equal at all points pumps to ensure close check on pump performance:
a 3½" dial combination pressure and vacuum suction gauge
1.5. minimum fittings b 3½" dial discharge pressure gauge
If minimum fittings recommended by n.f.p.a. 20 are supplied c ¼" cocks with lever handle
loose, they should be installed as follows:

testing alignment

angular parallel
misalignment alignment straight gauge

feeler taper

straight gauge

perfect
alignment feeler gauge
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typical fire pump & controller arrangement

horizontal split case - electric driven

outside wall hose valve

back to butterfly butterfly butterfly with cap
fire pump supply valve flow meter valve valve and chain

outside
ball drip header
valve

os & y air release

suction gate valve valve

gauge gauge circulation butterfly valve

relief or
valve os & y

from to

water system
supply increaser tee check test
reducer valve tee

jockey check
pump valve

elbow elbow
gate gate
valve valve
jockey pump
fire control panel
pump
control globe valves
panel installed per nfpa20
(see sketch on page 3)

horizontal split case - diesel driven

outside wall hose valve

back to butterfly butterfly butterfly with cap
fire pump supply valve flow meter valve valve and chain

outside
ball drip header
valve

elbow
main relif
valve

enclose
os & y air release waste
suction gate valve valve cone
to waste
gauge gauge butterfly valve
or
os & y

from to

water system
supply increaser tee check test
reducer valve tee

jockey check
pump valve

elbow elbow
gate gate
valve valve
jockey pump
fire control panel
pump
control globe valves
panel installed per nfpa20
(see sketch on page 3)

note: all valves shall be listed for fire application. These drawings are a suggested arrangement and are issued for information purposes only.
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2.0. operation-electric driven • Check direction of driver rotation by pressing momentarily

the start and then stop push buttons on the controller (prop-
set pressure switches to the following er direction is indicated by arrow on pump casing); for in-line
setting values: pump use a light on shaft to see rotation (this is clockwise
looking down from top of motor). If rotation is wrong inter-
• Fire Pump Stop Point (fsp)  fsp = Fire Pump Shut change motor leads in panel per instructions in panel
Off Pressure + min. Static Suction Pressure
• Bring the timer setting down to one (1) minute for automatic
• Jockey Pump Stop Point (jsp)  jsp = fsp
start test purpose
• Jockey Pump Start Point (jstrt)  jstrt = jsp - 10 psi
• Open system butterfly valve
• Fire Pump Start Point (fstrt)  fstrt = jstrt - 5 psi
• Bleed the system by opening a valve on the pressure sensing
2.1. prestart-up line to create a pressure drop
Fill out prestart-up check list • As soon as fire pump starts check if full load current value is
within the electric motor nameplate rating with service factor
2.2. pressure switch setting taken into account

The pressure switch to start the fire pump is normally located • Check packing adjustment to obtain slight leak of approxi-
in the lower left-hand side of fire pump controller. Similarly mately one drop per second
the pressure switch to start the Jockey pump is located in the • After running for one minute (time set on the running period
Jockey pump controller. timer), stop pump with stop button. If you try stopping it
Make sure pump shutoff + max. suction pressure does not ex- before the time set on the timer, the pump will not stop
ceed system rated pressure or its components. If it does, a main • Bleed again until desired start-up pressure is attained
relief valve should be installed at the pump discharge.
• Allow Jockey pump to stop automatically at pressure switch
setting
2.3. circulation relief valve
The circulation relief valve should be set in the field at pressure
start-up procedure
to the lowest suction pressure, plus the rated pressure of the
(flow test procedure if required by authorities)
unit raised to the next higher 5 lbs increment.
• Close system butterfly valve.

2.4. start-up procedure - (pump sequence) • Open gate valve to hose outside header for flow test or flow
meter discharge valve
caution: In case of electrical control circuit problem
use the emergency disconnect lever to bypass control • Press start button to start pump
circuits • Adjust flow by the quantity of hose valves opened or with
pump discharge valve if using flow meter
a. electric driven
• Take gauge and ammeter readings at 150% of rated flow,
• Open suction gate valves shutoff, and other intermediate flows
• Check that pump is full of water and that all air contained • When test is finished, close gate valve
in pump has been allowed to escape through the air
release valve
reminder
• Compress packing evenly with gland (gland nut should be
• Leave the disconnect switch on and the circuit
finger tight)
breaker on (the power on light must be lit)
• Lower setting of pressure switch (senses discharge pressure)
• Bring timer setting back to required value, one minute
to prevent pump from starting
for each 10 hp, maximum 10 minutes
• Place the main disconnect switch in the on position
• Place circuitry breaker in the on position and check if power
on light is illuminated
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b. diesel engine driven 2.5. automatic operation

• Open suction gate valves • Open system butterfly valve and turn all the isolating valves
• Check that pump is full of water and that all air contained to the fully open position
in pump has been allowed to escape through the air • Place the main disconnect switch on the on position
release valve
• Switch fire pump circuit breaker to the on position
• Compress packing evenly with gland (gland nut should be
• Switch the jockey pump to auto (the power on light
finger tight)
must be lit)
• Close the main relief valve using the maximum spring
pressure
note
• Bring the timer setting down to one minute for automatic • When the operating differential of pressure switches do not per-
start test purpose mit these settings, the settings should be as close as equipment
• Start engine manually on either battery will permit

• Adjust main relief valve (mrv) spring to allow valve to • The settings should be established by pressures observed on test
fully open gauges

• Stop engine and open system butterfly valve • All devices are preset at the factory and should normally require
no further adjustment
• Bleed the system by opening a valve on the pressure sensing
line to create a pressure drop • A final adjustment may be made on any control to match the
exact system requirements
• As soon as fire pump starts, check engine speed and adjust to
pump rated speed with throttle
after start-up, make sure ...
• Check packing adjustment to obtain slight leak of approxi-
mately one drops per second • To open system butterfly valve

• After running for one minute (time set on the running period • To bring minimum run timer back to 30 minutes
timer), stop pump with stop button. If you try stopping it • Valve on pump suction must be fully open as throttling on suc-
before the time set on the timer, the pump will not stop tion side is harmful to the pump
• Bleed again until desired start-up pressure is attained • Pump will not run dry. Most centrifugal pumps have close clear-
• Allow Jockey pump to run to stop pressure setting ances and cannot run dry without serious damage resulting

start-up procedure 3.0. maintenance
(flow test procedure if required by authorities)
hsc pumps are built to operate without periodic maintenance. A
• Close system butterfly valve.
systematic inspection made at regular intervals, giving
• Open gate valve to hose outside header for flow test or flow special attention to the following, will ensure years of trouble-
meter discharge valve free operation.
• Press start button to start pump
• Adjust flow by the quantity of hose valves opened or with 3.1. general care
pump discharge valve if using flow meter • Keep unit clean
• Take gauge and ammeter readings at 150% of rated flow, • Provide the motor with adequate overload protection
shutoff and other intermediate flows
• Keep flying chips or other loose particles away from the
• When test is finished, close gate valve ventilating openings of the motor
• Avoid operating the unit in overheated surroundings
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3.2. bearings caution: Packing should not be pressed too tight, as this
may result in burning the packing and scoring the shaft
• sealed greased for life bearings are fitted on your pump.
sleeve.
• No particular attention is required
• No need for greasing since the bearings are greased for the
entire bearing life
4.0 pump disassembly
• If abnormal noises come from the bearing during normal warning: Whenever any disassembly work is to be done
operation, replace bearings on pump, disconnect power source to driver to eliminate
any possibility of starting unit.

3.3. stuffing box with packing

4.1 to remove rotating assembly
stuffing box dismantling
1. Remove coupling guard and disconnect coupling halves
• Adjust pressure of packing gland to obtain a slight leak of 6
to 8 drops per minute for suction pressures up to 20 psig (the 2. Disconnect flush line from upper half casing
increase in suction pressure causes proportional increase in 3. Remove bolting from bearing covers and jack the (2) screws
leakage through the stuffing box) to help remove bearing covers
• Remove flush line connection from stuffing box extension 4. Remove bearing locknut on opposite side of motor

• Remove gland plate from stuffing box 5. Remove bearing by holding shaft in place and turning nut
behind bearing; bearing will slide out
• Remove stuffing box extension
6. Remove gland plate and split gland
packing replacement 7. Remove stuffing box extension
• When removing old packing, make sure bottom rings are 8. Remove packing, lantern ring and bushing
completely removed 9. Remove top casing bolting
• Thoroughly clean the stuffing box and check condition of 10. Screw (2) jack screws down to separate upper and
shaft sleeve (a badly worn or corroded shaft sleeve will never lower case
seal properly) 11. Turn jack screws back after separation to prevent interfer-
• Cut packing into lengths allowing V" between ends when ence at reassembly
installed 12. Lift upper casing straight up until clear of impeller
• Place first ring around shaft and press firmly and evenly into 13. Place slings around shaft near the bearing housings and lift
stuffing box shaft assembly
• Continue in the same manner staggering ring joints one quar- 14. Place shaft assembly in a clean, dry work area for necessary
ter of a turn until stuffing box is filled disassembly
• Make certain lantern ring is in correct position under
pipe connection 4.2 disassembly of rotating element
stuffing box assembly 1. Remove pump half coupling
• Install back stuffing box extension 2. Unscrew sleeve on right side of the pump when facing suc-
tion flange
• Install flush line connection on stuffing box extension
3. Slide impeller on shaft and remove
• Install gland plate and compress evenly leaving it finger tight
note direction of vanes. impeller must be installed in
• Compress packing evenly with gland and leave gland nut same direction.
finger tight
4. Remove impeller key
• With pump running adjust gland with recommended 5. Unscrew other sleeve
leakage rate
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4.3 removal of impeller ring Pump rotation is defined viewed from the driver’s end

It is not necessary to remove impeller from shaft to replace 1. Do not lock sleeve shaft with impeller key until impeller has
impeller rings been positioned in center of volute; this may be accom-
plished by moving sleeve
1. Remove rotating element
2. Make certain that casing rings are in proper position; the
2. Remove locking set screws from rings
half raised ring should be on the outside and completely in
3. Rings may now be pulled from impeller, cut off with a chisel, the lower half casing and ensure ring is fully seated
or turned off if a suitable lathe is available using original shaft
3. Install casing gasket and do not cut overlap before casing
centers - do not cut into body of impeller
cover is in place and bolted
4. When new rings are installed, drill and tap new holes for locking
4. Install upper half, cut gasket on each side of the stuffing box
set screws - do not attempt to use old half holes in impeller hub
and bore after all cap screws are tightened
5. Install stuffing box bracket and packing afterwards. Insure
4.4 inspection that packing does not block seal water inlet
1. Visually inspect parts for damage affecting serviceability 6. Install packing flush line
2. Check o-rings and gaskets for cracks, nicks or tears 7. Reinstall bearings and bearing covers
3. Check packing rings for excessive compression, fraying or
shredding and embedded particles
4. Replace if defective in any way 8½
bearing removal nut
5. Mount shaft between the lathe centers to check eccentricity grease cavity

throughout the entire length, runoff should not exceed 0.002". bearing cover

6. Bearing surface should be smooth and shoulders square and

free of nicks
7. Measure od of impeller hub or impeller wear rings and id of
casing wear ring
8. Compute diametrical clearance (id minus od) and compare
with original (0.0075" to 0.0085") radial clearance
9. Surfaces must be smooth and concentric bearing

10. Examine impeller passages for cracks, dents or embedded bearing removal nut
3050pk1.prt
material
11. Examine shaft sleeves for wear

4.5 assembly is the reverse of the

disassembly procedure
1. All parts, inside and out, should be clean since dirt and grit will
cause excessive wear, plus needless shutdown
2. Reinstall sleeve in correct position - 8½" from bearing face to
sleeve face (see drawing pump assembly)
3. Reinstall impeller with vanes in right direction - impeller vanes
slope must be opposite to pump rotation
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5.0 trouble shooting

causes remedy
pump will not start
• Make sure both circuit breaker and disconnect switch are in the on position
• If the circuit breaker trips when the pump tries to start check horsepower and
voltage specified on the schematic and wiring diagram inside the starter door
Faulty electrical circuit
with the pump motor nameplate
• Ensure that the pressure switch is working properly and is responding to changes
in pressure
Stuffing box too tight or packing improperly installed • Loosen gland swing bolts and remove stuffing box gland halves; replace packing
Impeller locked • Remove obstruction
Excess bearing friction due to wear and dirt • Remove bearings and clean, lubricate, or replace as necessary
pump is noisy or vibrates
Stuffing box too tight or packing improperly installed • Loosen gland swing bolts and remove stuffing box gland halves; replace packing
• Pressures fall off rapidly when an attempt is made to draw a large amount of
Impeller obstructed
water, remove obstruction from impeller
Excess bearing friction due to wear and dirt • Remove bearings and clean, lubricate, or replace as necessary
Foundation not rigid • Tighten foundation bolts or replace foundation if necessary
no water discharge
Air pocket or air leakage in suction line • Uncover suction pipe and locate and re-arrange
Suction connection obstructed • Examine suction intake, screen, and suction pipe and remove obstruction
• Pressures fall off rapidly when an attempt is made to draw a large amount of
Impeller obstructed
water, remove obstruction from impeller
Pump not primed • First warning is a change in pitch of the sound of the driver; shut down the pump
discharge pressure too low
Air leakage in suction line • Uncover suction pipe and locate and re-arrange
Suction connection obstructed • Examine suction intake, screen, and suction pipe and remove obstruction
Stuffing box too tight or packing improperly installed • Loosen gland swing bolts and remove stuffing box gland halves; replace packing
• Loosen gland swing bolt and remove stuffing box gland halves along with the
Water seal or pipe to seal obstructed or air leak into pump through water-seal ring and packing.
stuffing boxes • Clean the water passage to and in the water seal-ring. Replace water seal-ring,
packing gland and packing in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• Pressures fall off rapidly when an attempt is made to draw a large amount of
Impeller obstructed
water, remove obstruction from impeller
• Check that rated motor speed corresponds to rated speed of pump, voltage is
Speed too low
correct, and starting equipment is operating properly
• With polyphase electric motor drive two wires must be reversed; where two
Wrong direction of rotation sources of electrical current are available, the direction of rotation produced by
each should be checked
Rated motor voltage different from line voltage i.e., 220 or 440 volt
• Obtain motor of correct rated voltage or larger size motor
motor on 208 or 416 volt line
pump will not stop
• Is the pressure switch inside the starter properly piped up to the water system?
(system side)
• Is the stop valve in the piping to the pressure switch open?
• Check that pressure switch is working properly by disconnecting one of the pres-
sure switch leads to simulate open contact position
* Faulty electrical circuit
• Ensure that pressure switch connection lines have been flushed to clear dirt in
piping
• Make sure that pressure switch set point is correct according to suction and
working pressure
• Change manual start handle to automatic
Run period timer defective • Remove jumper if applicable
Pressure too low • Verify pressure switch setting compared to system pressure
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6.0 warranty transportation prepaid. We do not accept liability for damage

or break-down from causes beyond our control, or the result of
Armstrong pumps are guaranteed against defective workman- reasonable wear nor for repair made, or date attempted to be
ship and material for a period of twelve months from date of made without prior sanction, nor for any consequential damage
shipment. Should the Armstrong pump fail within the warranty resulting from the failure of a pump. The customer will assume
period, our responsibility is limited to the repair or replace- all labor charges incurred in our making the replacement of
ment of defective parts provided such are returned to our Plant, adjustment of the part.

series 4600 horizontal split case

b e a ri n g a ssembly
fo r A G /h " shaft construction
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7.0 series 4600f horizontal split case pump parts list

no. part list material qty
1 casing - lower cast iron 1
2* stuffing box bushing bronze 2
3 lantern ring teflon 2
4* packing graphite
5 gland nut stainless steel 4
6 gland studbolt stainless steel 4
7 retainer bearing stainless steel 2
8* shaft carbon steel 1
10* inboard bearing nsk 1
11 inboard bearing housing cast iron 1
12* bearing removal nut bronze 2
13 bearing housing cap screw carbon steel 6
14* shaft sleeve packing stainless steel 2
15 split ring bronze 2
16 packing gland bronze 2
17 stuffing box extension bronze 2
18 stuffing box cast iron 2
19* stuffing box "o" ring buna n 80 duro 2
20 casing - upper cast iron 1
21* impeller key carbon steel 1
22* casing ring bronze 2
23* impeller bronze 1
24* plug cast iron 1
25 needle valve brass 2
26 seal piping brass 2
27 set screw stainless steel 4
29 tube connector brass 2
34 outboard bearing housing cast iron 1
35* deflector neoprene 2
37 bearing lock nut carbon steel 1
38 bearing lock washer carbon steel 1
39* outboard bearing nsk 1
40 cap screw carbon steel 4
46 connection to drain cast iron 2
47 cap screw carbon steel 16
49* impeller ring (optional) bronze 2
50 locking pin stainless steel 2
51 pipe plug cast iron 1
52 bearing collar stainless steel 1
casing gasket* (not shown) velotherm 1
*recommended spares
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8.0 pre start-up / post start-up check list

centrifugal pumps

start-up date: order no.: serial no.:

pump size min. suct.press. flow head
volt________ phase _____ hz_____
check the following at prestart-up ok remarks / corrective actions
1. storage
Verify equipment for improper storage or mishandling. 
2. installation
Compare electrical supply to one indicated on motor nameplate. 
Compare current rating of overload relays and fuses in controller against full load 
current value on motor nameplate.
3. alignment
Verify the alignment of driver to pump. (Horizontal pumps only)  Indicate alignment reading ___________________
Verify suction and discharge for pipe strain. 
Do the flanges meet squarely? 
4. rotation
Manually turn coupling to assure free rotation of pump and motor. 
5. system
Insure system is free of foreign matter which could damage the pump. 
Responsible parties present when equipment is energized. 
6. diesel driven fire pump only
Engine coolant filled to the proper level? 
Engine oil filled to proper level? 
Fuel line from the tank connected to engine (supply and return)? 
Fuel tank filled with proper diesel fuel? 
Silencer properly connected to engine and outside? 
Engine controller wiring connected to engine junction box? 
Is engine jacket water heater connected to ac power? 
Batteries charged (min.24 hrs prior to start-up) and connected to engine? 
7. vibration
Upon the occurrence of excessive vibration or noise, was equipment 
immediately shut down?
8. flow
Has flow been established? 
Take gauge and amperage readings (if motor driven) ? 
Packing been adjusted to a slight leakage? 
If pumps are equipped with mechanical seals, has the establishment of a clear 
source of water to lubricate the seals been made?
Is the lubricating seal water pressure a constant 10 to 15 psi above the discharge of 
the pump?
9. readings
Flow, pressure and amperage readings taken immediately after correction of all 
problems and restart.

customer’s representative(s) witnessing tests: armstrong pump div., representative conducting tests:

witness _________________________________________ witness: ____________________________________________

date: ____________________________________________ date: _______________________________________________

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