Power Primer

Electric Power Primer

THE POWER PRIMER PUMP, also known as a DC primer, electric primer, or primer with vacuum pump, is built for fast and efficient priming in pump installations with high suction lifts or extra suction lines. The Protek POWER PRIMER is ideal for various uses as an irrigation pump and water extraction pump. Our motorized line of power primers come in AC, DC or gasoline models and work well for a variety of applications. They are ideal for large, diesel-powered irrigation pumps.

FEATURES

Vacuum Pump self-lubricating vanes make maintenance easier.

Steel and cast iron construction handle the heaviest service duties.

Vacuum Pump dual fan guards meet OSHA’s safety requirements.

Clear, plastic water trap housing indicates when priming is completed.

AC single phase model has 8’ electrical cord with switch.

Solid base provides a sturdy mounting platform.

Standard 1/2″ NPT vacuum connection.

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

Mount the Power Primer securely to a plate on the engine or centrifugal pump.
Primer should be high enough to allow water to drain back into pump suction line.
Position the unit to provide easy access to lubricators, filters and mufflers.
Install hand valve between the power primer and the volute of the pump.
To start priming, open priming line valve and turn primer on.
Watch for water to appear in water trap.
When water appears in trap, turn pump OFF and CLOSE priming line.

MAINTENANCE

Vacuum Pump requires occasional flushing. Remove pressure gauge and run 1/4 cup of flushing solvent (Gast AH 225 or equivalent) through pump.
Brief warm-up may be required for pump to produce a vacuum.
Perform initial inspection after 500 hours.
Use engine oil with viscosity of SAE10 when refilling oiler.
Clean or replace air filters as needed.
Keep water trap clear of debris.

SAFETY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Make sure that electrical connection is grounded.

Do not operate primer without drive guard.

Power Primer Pump – Parts

STANDARD PARTS
PART#	DESCRIPTION
Motor (See AVAILABLE MOTORS FOR PP SERIES Chart for part numbers)
E0333	Vacuum Gauge
P0003	Vacuum Pump (See Chart Below)
MP2000	Water Trap
P0005	½” x ½” x ¼: NPT Galvanized Tee
P0015	Lower Base (*Honda units will use part# P0013	(No Image Available)
P0018	Drive Coupling Guard
P2019	½” NPT Pipe Union
X0P50	½” MPT x ⅜” FPT Steel Hex Bushing
X0P67	⅜” NPT Street Elbow

ADDITIONAL PARTS FOR PP35AC
PART#	DESCRIPTION
P0011	8′ Power Cord with Switch

ADDITIONAL PARTS FOR PP35DC
PART#	DESCRIPTION
P0020	Battery Disconnect Switch Lever, 12V, 100amp

AVAILABLE MOTORS FOR PP SERIES
PART#	DESCRIPTION	CURR.
P5001	5.5 HP, Gas Engine w/ Gear Red., Honda	N/A
P5004	1 HP, 1 Phase	AC
P5004-1	1 HP, 3 Phase	AC
P5009	1 HP, 12 Volt DC Direct	DC

PP35DC – MOTOR KIT
PART#	DESCRIPTION
P0010	Pulley for 1065 Vacuum Pump 3-½ x ½
P0012-1	FHT Belt ½” x 30″
P5009	12 Volt DC Direct, 1HP, 1750 RPM

SERVICE KIT – #P0297
PART#	DESCRIPTION
P0150	Shaft Seal (2 Req.)
P0273	Feed Wick
P0316	Bearing Spacer
P0327	Bearing (3 Req.)
P0335	Vane (4 Req.)
P0393	Cartridge (2 Req.)
P0567	Body Spacer

STANDARD PARTS FOR THE VACUUM PUMP
PART#	DESCRIPTION
P0031	Fitting
P0033	Diaphragm
P0040	Vacuum Lube Assembly
P0102	Fan Guard
P0150	Shaft Seal (See Above Chart)
P0273	Feed Wick (See Above Chart)
P0316	Bearing Spacer (See Above Chart)
P0326	Cooling Fan
P0327	Bearing (See Above Chart)
P0334	Rotor & Shaft Assembly
P0335	Vane (4 Req.) (See Above Chart)
P0339	Tube
P0393	Cartridge (See Above Chart)
P0401	Glass Jar (2 Req.)
P0405	Cover Gasket
P0434	Muffler Element Assembly
P0446	Retainer Ring
P0542A	Coupling Assembly
P0567	Body Spacer (See Above Chart)
P0800	Exhaust Muffler & Oil Trap
P0800C	Filter Assembly
P0800D	Muffler/Oil Trap Assembly
P0860	Body
P0960	Oil Reservoir Assembly
P0967	Oil Cylinder
P0968	Gasket
P0970	Connector