Aussie Blasters Service Fundamentals (pdf - 4.30MB) - Aussie Pumps

INTRODUCTIONThis manual was developed as a basic guide to understanding the operation andrequirements, installation and servicing of Aussie Pumps >Big Berty= Bertolini positivedisplacement pumps.High pressure cleaning equipment is a potentially hazardous undertaking and cancause injury and property damage. It must be installed and repaired in accordancewith the manufacturer=s instructions. Recommended OH&S safety practices must beobserved at all times.Australian Pump Industries does not assume liability or responsibility for the design oroperation of a customer=s high pressure system.CONTENTSIntroduction ..................................................................................................................................3Typical operation and requirement .....................................................................................4Pressure....................................................................................................................4Flow ..........................................................................................................................4Detergent Injection....................................................................................................4Hot water/steam systems..........................................................................................3Designing your system.........................................................................................................5Pump selection..........................................................................................................5Motor/engine selection ..............................................................................................5Spray tip selection guide......................................................................................................6Determining spray tip size.........................................................................................6Drive System .......................................................................................................................6Other components ...............................................................................................................7Inlet side components ...............................................................................................8Outlet side components ............................................................................................8Installation of components ...................................................................................................8Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................9Service guidelines..............................................................................................................10Valve assemblies ....................................................................................................10Removing manifold head ........................................................................................10Replacing plungers .................................................................................................11Replacing V-packings .............................................................................................12Pressure cleaner test set ........................................................................................13Pressure setting instructions - engine drive.....................................................14- electric drive ....................................................15Change up to Big Berty- the Quality Change OutAussie Aussie Pumps Pumps Bertolini Bertolini Pumps Pumps Service Service Guidelines – July – July 2011 2008 3