Monarch TSP 3, TSP 2, TSP 4 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S

TSP SERIES

MANUAL

Self Priming Trash Pumps

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SAFETY WARNINGS

BEFORE OPERATING OR
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFETY

CAUTION

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!

• Review instructions before operating.

• Wear ear protection to reduce objectionable noise.
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WARNING

• Turn off power before servicing.

• If fuel is spilled, avoid creating any source of ignition until the
fuel vapors have been cleaned up and removed.

CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY

MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND

ON PUMP.

APPLICATION

This pump is suitable for installations where the vertical distance
from the pump to the water level does not exceed 25 ft. In off-set

PERFORMANCE

BASED ON 5’ SUCTION LIFT.

Total Head in Feet

Pump Pump Solids 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Model Size Handling Capacity in U.S. Gallons per Minute

TSP 2 2” x 2” 1 1/8” 198 194 180 145 110 75 40

TSP 3 3” x 3” 1 1/2” 318 265 172 98 42

TSP 4 4” x 4” 2” 616 500 400 280 190 120 45

NOTE: This trash pump can handle pumping stones, leaves,

mud and other debris of sizes up to the listed solids handling for
the pump and up to 25% of the flow by volume.

installations, friction losses in the suction pipe must be taken into
consideration.

Total Head in Metres

Pump 9 12 15 18.5 21.5 23.5 27.5

Model Capacity in Litres per Minute

TSP 2 750 735 680 550 415 285 150

TSP 3 1205 1005 650 370 160

TSP 4 2330 1890 1515 1060 720 455 170

200162R3 0402

INSTALLATION

(a) LOCATION: The pump should be installed in a dry and well

ventilated location which provides adequate drainage, room
for servicing and protection from freezing temperatures. The
pump should be placed on a firm and level foundation. It
should be blocked and anchored, or if possible bolted down
to prevent creeping due to vibration. Locating the pump as
close as possible to the source of liquid supply reduces the
friction losses in the suction pipie and provides maximum
capacities.

CAUTION

• Always ensure there is adequate ventilation to prevent
asphyxiation.

(b) SUCTION HOSE: Use clean non-collapsible hose of the

same diameter as the pump suction piping. Where long
lengths of suction hose are used, the suction pipe diameter

should be increased by one size. This will increase the prim­ing time. Check hose connections for leaks and the hose
for cuts and cracks. Repair any leaks, cuts or cracks as
they reduce pump capacity. The suction pipe must always
slope upwards from the liquid source to the pumps to avoid
air pockets in the line. In cases where the pump needs to
be reprimed often and it is not necessary that maximum
capacities be obtained, it is advisable to use a 90° or 45°
elbow in the suction line. This enables the pump to prime
more quickly and also prevents bending of the hose. In
cases where a maximum flow is required over a prolonged
period of time, the suction line should be led almost hori­zontally to the pump. Non-toxic thread compound should
be used on all pipe joints and connections should be thor­oughly tightened. A strainer should be connected to the
bottom end of the suction pipe and it should be well sub­merged at all times.

OPERATION - PRIMING THE PUMP

WARNING: DO NOT RUN THE PUMP BEFORE PRIMING IT, SINCE THE SEAL AND IMPELLER COULD BE

PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.

(a) ENGINE: Check the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual

supplied with the pump for instructions on engine prepara­tion and start-up procedures. Make sure oil is added to
engine crankcase before starting the unit.

(b) PRIMING (NON-PRESSURIZED SYSTEM): Never oper-

ate the pump dry as this may damage the pump seal. Re­move the priming plug from the top of the pump casing. Fill
the pump casing with water through the priming plug. Re­place the priming plug and start the engine. The pump
should prime in 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, depending on the suc­tion hose. If an exceptionally long suction line is used, the
water in the casing may become overheated and vapor
locked. If this occurs, replace the water in the casing with
cold water, using the priming and drain plugs. Continue to
prime the pump.

Figure 1

Gate Valve
(min. 3/4”)

Check Valve Gate Valve

Discharge

(c) PRIMING (PRESSURIZED SYSTEM): Place a check valve

on the discharge line of the pump. Place a pet cock or a ball
type air bleeder in place of the priming plug. Another alter­native is to install an air bleed line with with gate valve onto
the discharge line, see Fig. 1. Open the priming port. Fill
the casing with water through the priming port. Replace the
plug or bleeder into the priming port. Open pet cock or ball
type air bleeder, and start engine. Once a continuous flow
of liquid emerges from the bleeder line, priming is complete
and the valve on pet cock can be closed off. The pump
should prime in 1/2 to 1 1 /2 minutes depending on suction
lift and the length and diameter of the suction hose. If an
exceptionally long suction line is used, the water in the cas­ing may become overheated and vapor locked. If this oc­curs, replace the water in the casing with cold water using
the priming and drain plugs. Continue to prime the pump.

(d) UNCLOGGING: The pump is designed to enable the

impeller and volute to be unclogged without disconnecting
either suction or discharge hoses. Simply unbolt the four
large wing nuts and remove the front cover - suction hose
still attached. Remove the volute to expose the impeller.
All parts can then be readily cleaned.

Air Bleed Line

Suction Pipe

Strainer

Pump

(e) DRAINING: Should the pump be subject to freezing tem-

peratures, it will be necessary to drain the pump completely.
To drain, remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the
front casing and the priming plug and make sure that the
drain hold is not choked. After all of the water has been
drained out, operate the pump for a few seconds to ensure
that the impeller is devoid of water. Make sure that the suc­tion line is also empty.

(f) STORAGE OF PUMP: Drain liquid from pump as explained

in the “Draining” section, to prevent freezing. It is recom­mended that a good rust inhibitor be put in the liquid end to
prevent excessive corrosion. Be sure motor is kept dry and
covered. When restoring the use of the pump, replace all
plugs and make sure all connections are tightly sealed. Af­ter a complete check, proceed with the initial prime accord­ing to the directions under the section “Priming”.

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