Shibaura TF516MH-AB User manual
FIREFIGHTING PUMP
TF516MH-AB
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully in order to operate the
Shibaura Firefighting Pump in safe and in correct manner. If the pump is
operated incorrectly, any accident may result. If this manual is missing or
damaged, give an order for new one to us or our agent promptly.
○CONTENTS
⚫For safe operation ------------------------------------------- 1
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
1. Warning label locations ---------------------------------- 2
2. Caution marks -------------------------------------------- 3
2. Name of components ---------------------------------------- 7
3. Handling of pump
(Before starting operation) --------------------------------- 9
(Operating method) ---------------------------------------- 13
(Discharging with multiple pumps) ------------------------ 19
(Suction and discharge of water from Fire hydrant) ------ 20
(Operation in cold districts in winter) --------------------- 22
4. Periodical inspections
1. Periodical inspection schedule -------------------------- 23
2. Inspection method -------------------------------------- 24
5. Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------- 29
6. Specifications ------------------------------------------------ 34
7. Wiring diagram ---------------------------------------------- 36
1
●For safe operation
The operation manual is a part of machine.
Keep this manual carefully with the firefighting pump.
⚫In this manual, mark indicates particularly important instructions
for safe operation. You should pay attention specifically to those
marked descriptions and observe such instructions.
Danger
If the machine is operated
incorrectly, there is high possibility
of death or serious injury.
Warning
If the machine is operated
incorrectly, death or serious injury
may result
Caution
If the machine is operated
incorrectly, minor injury or damage
of assets may result
⚫Quality or performance of the machine may be improved or its
components may be modified for the purpose of safety. For this
reason, contents of the text in this manual or photographs or
illustrations may be different from actual ones.
2
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
1. Warning label locations
Warning labels are attached to the positions of the firefighting pump as shown
below. If the labels are peeled off or damaged, please order new ones telling the
part No. as shown for each label.
Recoil starter side
Pump side
3
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
2. Caution marks
(1) General instructions
Warning
The firefighting pump should be operated only by such a man among fire
officers, firemen, volunteer disaster prevention expedition team member,
and maintenance/inspection service men that has been specifically trained
for safe operation.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Serious accident including death may result due to incorrect operation.
Caution
Be sure to carry out periodical maintenance inspections.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Accident due to damage of the machine or components may result or
firefighting activities may be interfered.
Warning
Wear a helmet, shoes with creepers, and clothes without looseness.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may be caught by the machine, or slip and fall, and injured.
Warning
Do not operate the firefighting pump if you cannot concentrate your attention
on operation as you are drunken, fatigued, sick, or under influence of drug.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Serious accident may result.
Caution
Do not use the firefighting pump for activities other than firefighting such as
civil engineering work, irrigation, water sprinkling, etc.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may flip some objects to injure people or damage assets around you.
Danger
Do not suck in or discharge substances other than water such as
combustibles, liquid such as chemical.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Explosion, fire, burning, or poisoning may result.
Caution
When throwing away the battery, oil, or grease, entrust a professional
industrial waste disposal dealer with their disposal.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Fire may break out, you may be burned, or environment may be polluted.
4
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
Warning
Use only genuine parts and designated attachments.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Accident, injury, or machine failure may result.
(2) Cautions before starting operation
Warning
Install the pump more than 3 m apart from combustibles.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Fire may be caused because of high temperature exhaust gas.
Warning
Remove dried grass and other objects which may catch fire easily before
installing the pump.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Fire may be caused by the heated muffler.
Danger
Do not bring fire close when supplying fuel.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The fuel may catch fire and explode.
Danger
When supplying fuel, do not allow the fuel level to exceed the “F” mark.
If fuel spills, wipe away immediately and do not bring that cloth close to fire.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The spilled fuel and the cloth may catch fire and explode.
Caution
After supplying fuel, close the fuel tank cap securely.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The fuel may catch fire and explode.
Warning
Do not install the pump indoors or in the tunnel or the like where is badly
ventilated.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may get poisoned by exhaust gas.
Caution
The firefighting pump should be carried, loaded or unloaded by two persons.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The pump may drop on your foot and injure, or you may get a crick in the
back.
5
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
Caution
Connect the fire hose securely and make sure that it does not fall out.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
If the hose falls out while water is being discharged, it may injure people
around it.
Caution
Avoid bending, twisting or sharp turn of the fire hose when installing.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The hose may leap up and injure people around it.
(3) Caution during operation
Caution
After draining the fuel from the carburetor, wipe away the spilt fuel
immediately.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The spilt fuel may catch the fire.
Caution
When starting the engine using a rope, do not allow people to be within 2 m
around the pump.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
They may be beaten by your elbow or the rope and injured.
Danger
Before replenishing the fuel during operation, wait until the engine cools
down enough.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The fuel may catch fire and explode.
Caution
Open and close the water discharge valve always after returning the engine
speed to slow.
Hold the play hose positively and wear the back band before discharging the
water.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may lose control of the play hose and be injured when water discharging
is started.
Caution
Do not direct the nozzle to other people or do not peep into it.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may be sent flying by high pressure and injured.
Caution
Do not touch the ignition plug or high-tension cord during operation.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may receive an electric shock.
6
1. Matters to be attended to for safety
Caution
Never touch the muffler and exhaust pipe during operation since they
become very hot.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may be burned.
(4) Caution for inspections and services
Warning
When the battery cap is removed, do not bring fire close to it.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
The electrolyte in the battery may catch fire and explode.
Warning
The electrolyte of the battery is strong acid. Do not allow it to touch your
body or clothes.
If the electrolyte remains, dilute it with water to more than 10 times and then
discard.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may be burned or clothes or assets may be damaged.
Caution
Before starting inspections or service, stop the engine and wait until it cools
down sufficiently.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
You may be hurt or burned and fire may occur.
Caution
When disconnecting the battery cord, remove the (-) cord first and when
installing, install the (+) cord first.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Short circuit may occur and burn you.
Warning
Remove the packing materials from the charger when charging with it.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Fire may break out.
Caution
Install the charger at a dry and well-ventilated place where it does not get
wet.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Electric shock or fire may result.
Caution
Only use a designated charger.
〈If you do not observe the instruction〉
Fire may occur due to overheat or damage of the wiring by a fire.
7
2. Name of components
Recoil starter side
Operating side
8
2. Name of components
Pump side
Non-operation side
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