How to Start Armstrong Pumps
Pumps can keep the flow going, but if you aren’t sure on starting a pump, it can be a serious road block. Figuring out how to start Armstrong pumps can be easy when you check out our guide below. We will walk you through starting and stopping the pump, so you can get the job done quickly.
The following guide is made for the Armstrong pumps 4030 series.
How to Start Armstrong Pumps
- Step 1. Check pump - Before starting the pump, check that it’s fully primed.
- Step 2. Remove trapped air - Fill the pump casing with liquid and rotate the shaft by hand to remove any air trapped in the impeller.
- Step 3. Reconnect coupling and install guard - When the piping is connected correctly and the last alignment is finished, reconnect the coupling and reinstall the coupling guard.
- Step 4. Energize motor - Energize the motor for a quick second, then check that the rotation corresponds with the directional arrow on the pump casing.
- Step 5. Reverse rotation - Interchange any 2 power leads to reverse rotation of a three phase motor.
- Step 6. Open discharge valve - Start the pump with the discharge valve closed and the suction valve open, then gradually open the discharge valve once the motor is at operating speed.
- Step 7. Stop the pump - To stop the pump, close the discharge valve and de-energize the motor.