Wayne GPB400 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protectyourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage!Retain instructions for future reference.Engine DrivenCentrifugal PumpDescriptionThe WAYNE pumps are general usecentrifugal water pumps. The pumpis equipped with EPDM seals that areintended for water use only.Safety GuidelinesThis manual contains information that isvery important to know and understand.This information is provided for SAFETYand to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.To help recognize this information,observe the following symbols.Danger indicates animminently hazardoussituation which, if NOT avoided, WILLresult in death or serious injury.Warning indicates apotentially hazardoussituation which, if NOT avoided, COULDresult in death or serious injury.Caution indicates apotentially minor ormoderate injury, if NOT avoided, MAYresult in serious injury.Notice indicatesimportantinformation, that if NOT followed, MAYcause damage to equipment.General SafetyInformationCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65This product maycontain chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.1. Know the pump application,limitations, and potential hazards.Read these rules and the instructionscarefully. Failure to follow them couldcause serious bodily injury and/orproperty damage.NEVER runengine inan enclosed area. Exhaustgases contain deadlypoisonous carbon monoxide,which has no odor or taste.Do NOT useto pumpflammable or explosive fluidssuch as gasoline, fuel oil,kerosene, etc. Do NOT use inflammable and/or explosive atmospheres.Pump SHOULD only be used with liquidscompatible with pump component materials.Failure to follow this warning CAN result inpersonal injury and/or property damage.2. Observe all safety precautions for thehandling of the fuel.Do NOTrefuel ahot engine. Fuel spilled on ahot engine could result in afire or explosion. Do NOTrefuel a running engine.3. Pump should be located and shouldrest on a level solid foundation. DoNOT suspend pump by means of thedischarge pipe.Be sure pump is onsecure footing so itdoesn’t fall over.4. Do NOT use torches or apply excessiveheat, fire or flames to this pump as anexplosion may result.5. Before working on the unit, insulatethe wire from the spark plug, bydisconnecting the spark plug wire fromthe spark plug.Complete pump andpiping systemMUST be protected against below freezingtemperature. Failure to do so COULD causeserious damage and WILL void the warranty.6. Do NOT run pump dry. Water isrequired to lubricate the shaft seal.7. Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquidswith this pump will shorten the life ofthe pump and may be hazardous to theoperator and void the warranty.8. Personal Safety:a. Wear safety glasses at all times whenworking with pumps.b. Keep work area clean, unclutteredand properly lighted; replace allunused tools and equipment.c. Keep visitors at a safe distance fromthe work area.d. Make workshop child-proof withpadlocks, master switches, and byremoving starter keys.9. This pump is designed for non-abrasivefluid transfer; do NOT use as a trashpump. ALWAYS use a suction strainerwith this pump to filter abrasivematerial. Abrasive materials such as sandand gravel will shorten the life of thepump.InstallationThis pump is designed to be self-primingwhen installed and operated as specifiedbelow.1. The pump should be placed as close aspossible to the water being pumped.A pump with 20 foot suction lift willnot remove water as quickly as a pumpwith 5 foot suction lift (Figure 1).Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List GPB400REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.© 2011, WAYNE/Scott Fetzer Company. 320605-001 8/11For parts, product & service informationvisit www.waynepumps.comFigure 120 FT. SUCTION LIFT5 Ft.SUCTIONLIFT