RICE HYDRO FIRE HOSE TESTER Series Manual

CAUTIONS:

1.

Power source must meet voltage, phase, hertz and amperage requirements of

electric motor, as stated on label.

least 12 gauge 3 wire with maximum of 25 foot length.

2.

Check ALL fluid levels prior to operating the unit.

3.

Protect the pump from freezing, FLUSH with anti-freeze.

4.

DO NOT run dry or pump chlorine thru the unit.

5.

Supplying the unit with water, inlet pressure should not exceed 90 PSI.

CONNECTING THE PUMP:

1.

Check oil level of pump and engine (if gas unit), use 10W30 ND oil.

2.

Connect inlet to fire hydrant.

3.

Connect fire hose to be tested to suitable adapters on manifold outlets.

should have nozzles on the end to bleed the air from the lines at full flow.

4.

Connect garden hose to back bleed & direct to a drain away for dry test area.

5.

ASSURE MOTOR IS "OFF".

Extension cord: when needed, a 12 gauge 3 wire, maximum 25 ft. length, plugged

into a 20 amp breaker is required.

OPERATING THE PUMP:

1.

Close all ballvalves, slightly crack open the 1/2" bleeder ballvalve.

2.

Open inlet ballvalve.

to be filled through manifold.

3.

To ensure air is safely bled from hoses, bleed each hose, one line at a time

with hydrant volume and pressure, utilizing a nozzle at the end of each hose.

4.

When each line is filled, free of air, with nozzle closed, close the ballvalve

at the manifold outlet to seal the line. Bleed ALL outlets whether or not in use

for testing.

5.

With back bleed open, turn on the pump.

side of the pump - out to the drain area.

6.

Close the 1&1/2" ballvalve at the inlet of manifold/unit, directing water flow

from the hydrant to pressure side of pump. No pressure will build until this

ballvalve is closed.

7.

Slowly close the 1/2" back bleed ballvalve, check the gauge to verify pressure

setting of relief valve.

8.

The pressure regulator has been preset at the factory. To change this setting

you must make this adjustment while the water is flowing freely, and under NO

pressure. To adjust the pressure, first loosen the locknut. Turn the T-

handle/Knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the pressure.

Place a ballvalve or similar open and close valve at the end of the outlet hose,

open and close this valve multiple times as needed, to check pressure setting

and re-adjust as necessary. Upon reaching desired pressure setting, tighten

locknut and prepare to begin test.

MANUFACTURER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FIRE HOSE TESTER SERIES

FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CALL: 1-800-245-4777

Connect the power cord to a standard wall outlet.

Open outlet ballvalves one at a time and allow each hose

All air must be removed.

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If an extension cord is used, requires at

Do not turn pump on at this time.

This will bleed air out of the pressure

Hose