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F9RREAS PTY. LTD.

FORRER PAfiO PTY. LTD.
MANUFAeruft,ras & DrsrRrEuroRs oF puMps FoR EVERv sERvteE

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 AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION
DOUBLE ACTING
HIGI"I PRESSURE
*"j EFFICIENT
{,) ECONOMICAL

These are highly efficient pumps

and are ideally suited for pumping
over long distances and against
heads up to 700 feet and over.
They are positive acting with low
horsepower requirement and
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operate silently, economically
and ef f iciently with very little
ma intenance.

Single Cylinder 2-Lx3 Pump with Motor mounts

tt DURABLE
LOW HORSEPOWER
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE
it FULI.Y ENCLOSED
GEAR DRIVE

Available in Single and Duplex

cylinders and having capacities
up to 26,500 g.p.m. and pres-
sures up to 300 p.s.i. Bigger
pumps have large free f lowing
waterways and are especially
suitable for handling viscous
liquids. All pumps can have the
motor or engine mounted on
top. thereby preserving space.

Duplex Cylinder, 6x8 Pump, mount3d with electric motor

 FEATURES
GEAR CASE:
The gear box consists of a one-piece casting which forms the base of the pump
and oil reservoir. A cast iron lid encloses all working parts protecting them f rom
dirt or damage, and securing safe operation. The casting is completely machin-
ed at one setting for all bearings, the cross - head, cylinder head, and shaft
bearings, assuring alignment of all working parts.
LUBRICATION :
The pump is.entirely self-lubricating. Th.e. driving gear. carries the oil from the
reservoir and distributes it to every working part of the gear case.
DRIVE :
Centre line drive by machine cut gear and pinion eliminates side thrust.'These
are supported between wide replacable bearings.
GEAR RATIO :
Pumps are back geared 5 to l.
I'IPING:
Suction and delivery piping may be taken from either side of the pump.
ROTATION :
The pulley can be transferred to the opposite side of the pump from that
illustrated. An eccentric cast integral with the main gear operatesthe crosshead
through a connecting rod which is fitted with a replaceabie bronze bush at
the crosshead end.
PISTON ROD :
Made of solid manganese bronze (stainless steel if required) and is fitted with
Water Def lector ai a special guard against leakage fiom a loose packing box.
PISTON :
Comprises selected hydraulic leather cups with brass spacer and backing plates.
PACKING BOX:
Adjustable brass gland type .packing box of adequate depth, f itted with greasy
hemp packing.
CYLINDER BODY :
One piece close grained casting forms the cylinder and valve chambers. This is
fitted with a removable brass liner in which the piston operates.
VALVES :
Rubber Disc type valves with bronze seats, stems and springs are fitted to
standard pumps and are all located above the cylinder. They are easily ac-
cessible for inspection, repair or replacement without disturbing pipe con-
nections. Special valves can be supplied for specific applications.
AIR CHAMBER :
A cast iron air chamber is f itted as standard equipment on the discharge side of
all pumps. This evens the flow of water through the pipe lines and prevents
shock loads from causing damage to the pump.
MOTOR MOUNTING :
Cast iron slotted side rails can be supplied for mounting electric motor or
petrol engine on top of the pump. This makes a compact unit and saves con-
siderable space.
FORRERS PTY. LTD. LEAFLET F 9690

POWER PUMP
MODEL 2x2XL

OPERATING HEADS TO 5OOfI.

RELIABLE

ECONOMICAL LOW H.P.

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EFFICIENT
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LOW MAINTENANCE

PERFORMANCE
CAPACITY 400 G.P.H. at 600 R P"M 50' I 00' 200' 250' 300' 400' 500'
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H.P. AT VARYING HEADS -lb h p l r+

The 2x2XL FORRERS Double Acting Pump is self-

oiling and has been proven a most reliable and
efficient unit. lt is extremely compact as engine or
electric motor can be mounted on top of pump.
It is used extensively for dairying and agricultural
purposes, pressure systems, domestic water supply,
and for industrial high pressure service such as

boiler feeding, hot water pumping, etc.

Maintenance is kept to a minimum and many hours

cf unattended operation can be expected

2x2Xu Pump Mounted With Petrol Motor

FORRERS PTY. LTD. INSTRUCTION SHEET

FORRERS

SELF - OILINS POWER PUMPS

2*x3 PUMP WITH MOTOR MOUNT AND PULLEY

INSTALLATION

SITE

Pump should be as close to water supply as possible. Suction lift including pipe friction
should not exceed 24 feet at sea level. For each 1200 feet altitude, deduct 1 foot for practical
suction lift.

Should pump become flooded, drain oil fro'm crankcase, replace oil and check pump over
generally.

FOUNDATION

lnstall pump on firm foundation, preferably concrete. Pump should be set level.

SUCTION LINE

Suction line should rise towards pump at all times. Avoid high points so as to ensure air
is not trapped in line.
Keep suction line as free of bends as possible.
Pipe diameter should be no sm,aller than that for which the pump is screwed. On long pipe
lines where a large volume is pumped, a size larger is pieferable.
 INSTALLATION CONTINUED

Make sure all joints are air tight.

A foot valve should always be fitted where water level is below the pump. When water level
rs higher than the pump, install a gate valve so that water may be shut off if it becomes necessary
to work on the pump.

DISCHARGE LINE

The diameter of the discharge line will depend on the work the pump has to perform, in-
cluding friction in that line. The smaller the pipe ihe higher the friction load and power consump-
tion. A check valve fitted in the discharge line as close to the pump as possible, protects the pump
from water hammer and from damage through flow back of water. This also holds back this
water when maintenance is being carried out on the pump.

Both suction and discharge piping must be supported independently of the pump.

Should a gate valve be installed in the delivery, this MUST BE OPENED before starting
pLlmp. lt is always advisable in installations where a gate valve is {itied to have a relief valve
between purmp and gate valve to protect pump from damage in case line is shut off or becomes
blocked.

GLAND PACKING
Packing should be renewed periodically to protect excessive leakage from the gland and
prevent damage to the piston rod. When replacing, insert each ring separately, seating it firmly
and staggering ihe joints. The last ring of packing should not protrude beyond the stuffing box.
lnstall the gland and tighten the nuts evenly by hand. Allow a slight leakage at all times as this
is necessary to cool and lubricate the packing. Wait until the pump is running before making the
final adjustment.

Unduly tight packing increases power consurmption and causes wear on piston rod.

PRIMING PUMP
Pump can be primed by removing plug from the top of ihe suction chamber and filling the
chamber and suction line completely with water. Before replacing plug, watch water level for short
time to see if the footvalve is holding.

, IRATION

Before starting pump ensure gear case is filled with oil to a point level with the bottom of
the oil return channel. SAE 140 Oil is recommended.
It is advisable after the f irst 48 hours of actual pumping to drain the original oil and re-
place with fresh. Oil level should be inspected every few months,
Before starting turn the pump by hand and ensure all suction, bypass, and discharge valves
are open.

TROUBLE SHOOTTNG

Piston pumps are noted for long operation periods with little more than routine lubrication
and inspection. However, like all other pumps, these units can develop trouble. These are usually
hydraulic troubles, or troubles connected with the installation of the complete unit. Some of these
are analysed below.
 PUMP DOES NOT DISCHAR,GE

Suction Lift too High: At sea level a pump hand!ing water should not have a suction lift
greater than 24 feet.
Pump Not Primed: Prime pump by filling the suction line above foot valve with liquid.
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Open any vents on discharge side io free pump of air while filling.
SuctionAir Bound: Checks for leaks in suction pipe.
Obstructions in Suction Line: Check suction pipe and strainer to see that they are free of
rust, debris, and other obstructions
Worn Parts: Worn valves, piston rod packing and piston buckets can cause a pump to lose
suction. Replace as necessary.

PIPING VIBR.ATES

Undersize Discharge Pipe: Use a larger size of discharge line, if it is possible to change the
piping. lf this cannot be done, install an air chamber in the discharge line, close to the pump.
This will red'uce the pressure surges in the pipe.
On Forrers Power Pumps an air chamber is supplied as standard equipment.
Undersize Suction Pipe: lncrease size of piping or reduce its length. lnstall a suction air
chamber close to the pump to reduce pressure surge pulsations during operation. On sizes up to
and including 6in. bore x 6in. stroke this chamber is supplied.

POWER END NOISY

Crosshead, Bearings or Gears Worn or Loose: Check and replace as necessary.

Speed ioo High: Lower pump speed to recommended level.

LTQUTD END NOISY

Excessive Suction Lift: This has been dealt with earlier.

Gas or Air in Liquid: Inspect the suction piping for leaks at joints, around valve stems, and
at other points where air can enter the system.
Valve Troubles: Weak or broken springs lead to pounding of valves. Valve chatter and other
noises are usually caused by operating pump at too high a speed.

EXCESSIVE PACKING WEAR

Piston Rod Defects: Piston rod may be worn or bent causing uneven wear of the packing.
Check also for burrs on the rod. Replace badly damaged rods with new ones.

POWER INPUT EXCESSIVE

. High Discharge Prdssure: lnspect piping for closed valve, increase in relief valve setting or
an obstruction in the piping. Where additional piping has been installed, check friction loss-has
not increased the duty above the rated m.aximum head of the pump.

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Carberry Street, lpswich, Qld.
 FOUNDATION DRAWINGS STANDARD PUMPS
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(OTHER DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)

 PUMPING TABLLJ
FORRERS STANDARD PUMPS

Strokes ,Pump
Pump (lnches)
pet Pulley Galls.
HORSEPOWER. REQU!RED AT THESE HEADS Pulley
N,o. Bore Stroke Suction minute R.P,M. Per Hr, sofr. loofr. Dia.
l f
100 300 263 _r_
4 -l_
4 -t,
4 I3 7
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4
3_
4 I
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150 4s0 3s0 4 _l_
4 i- J.
2
3_
4 4 I t+
(FA) 2 2 I I
200 600 400 ,L
4 -l4 + + t4 4 I r+
70 350 436 I
4
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2 , 4 I
9t2F
(FB) 2+ 3 r+ l* BO 400 500 -L
4 + + 3
4 4 12x2
I l0s 525 650 + + 4 I l+
50 250 597 -l_
4 L a e
4
9t3F
(FD) 3 4 r+ r+ 70 350 834 + r+ r+ 14 x 2+

80 400 95s + t r+ r+ r+
50 250 r 300 + I ll4 ra 2 3
9t 4F
(FF) 4 5 2 2 60 300 1566 3
4 l+ loa 2+ 3 4 16x4
70 350 1827 I r+ al
L4 3 4 5

9l5F
30 150 1240 3_
r+ ri 2
(FG) 5 5 2+ 2I 50 250 2000 3
4 r* 2 3 3+ l6x4
65 325 r*
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2691 2 3+ 4+ 6 G
40 200 1775 1* al
ZA- ?t 4+ s+ 6 7*
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922F
(FN) 5 6 3 3
50 250 2200 r+ at
z-2 4 5 6+ 7+ e+ 24x4 !z
60 300 2675 l+ 3 4+ 6 7+ 8+ n+ a
9l6F
30 r50 2160 r+ 2 3 I -l
(FJ) 6 6 3 3 50 250 3600 r+ 2+ 3+ 5 7 24x4 E
60 300 4300 2 4 s+ 7 t0 F
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FORRERS. HEAVY DUTY AND HIGH PRESSURE PUMPS
Strokes Pump
Pump (lnches)
per Pulley Galls.
HOR.SEPOWER REQUTRED AT TI{ESE HEADS Fulley
No. Bore I Stroke I Suction lDischa.ge minute R.P.M. Per Hr. 50ft. I 00ft. I 5oft. 200ft. 300fr. 400ft. 500ft. 600ft, 70ofr. Dia.

917Ht
60 300 170 _t
4
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4 4
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2 + 4 4
BO 400 230 -t-
+ + +
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2 * I I r* 12x2
(FC) r* 3 I 4
4

105 525 300 + t t 4 I r* r+ r* 2

40 200 260 I4 'L + + 34 I I
gIBH :'-"' 4 +
60 300 390 + + t * A r1- r{- 14 x2*
(FE) 2* 4 r* r+
BO 400 s2B + t 3
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r+ r+ 2 2+
40 200 560
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2 t 3
4 I r+ r+ 2+
9l9Hr 55 275 780 I r+ tz 2+ 3 l6x4
+ 3
(FH) 3 5 1+ r+ ,)l
65 325 924 + I r+ r+ 2 LA 4
40 200 760 -3,
4 ri r+ 2.0 1
L4 3+ 4+
94 al
J2 5 l+ r+ 55 275 I 060 1l- ')l 2Z 3; 5 6 l6x4
65 325 1 250 li t; 2+ 2l
J4
A1
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40 200 660 I 1 I I r+ 2 2+ 3 3i
(FK)
60 300 I 000 I I r+ r+ 2 3 3'? 5 6 24x4
3 6 2+ 2+
70 350 I 134 I I r* lo3 2+ t1
J2 4+ 5 7
40 200 I 320 I I r* 2 3 4 5
92tHt
(FL) al 60 300 r 980 I r+ 2 3 4+ 6 7t 24x4
4 6 2+ L2
70 350 2192 I 2 3 4 s+ 7+ l0
30 150 I 190 I l+ r+ 2 3 4 5 6 7+
923Ht
(FO)
40 200 I 590 I r+ 2 234 4 s+ 7 B l0 30x6
4 8 3 3
60 300 2340 I 2 3 4 s+ 7+ 10 t2 15
30 ls0 I 540 1+ 2 2Z 4 trl
J2 7 B 7*
924H 4+ 8 3 3 40 200 2000 r+ 2 3 4 s+ 7+ l0 lt 12 30x6
60 300 3080 r+ 3 4 5+ 7+ e+ ll+ t5 t5
30 r50 I 900 l1- 2 3 4 5 7+ l0
(FM) 5 8 3
40 200 2550 l+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 6+ B+ t2 30x6
3
50 300 3600 2 3 4 6 9 12 l5
 Strokes
Pump
(lnches)
Per
Pu,mp
Pulley Galls.
HORSEPOWER REQUIRED AT THESE HEADS Pulley
No. Bore Stroke Suction Dischargr minute R.P.M. Per Hr. 50ft. t OOfr. I 5oft. 200ft. 300fr. 400fr. 500fr. 600ft, 7OOfr. Dia.

25 125 23s0 r+ 2+ '" 4 5 7+

926H1
3s 175 3250 r-a 3 / sl B+ lt 30x6
(FP) 6 8 4 4
55 275 4950 2 4 6 B+ 12+ l5
25 125 3200 re 3 A
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927F 30x6
(rQl 7 B 4 4 35 17s 4500 2 4 6 7+
55 :27s 6900 2 6 10 t5
25 125 4200 2 3+ 5
928F B 8 4 4 35 175 5900 2+ 5 7+
30x6
45 225 7s60 3 6 l0
30 r50 2300 1+ 2+ 3 4 5 7+ l0 12
929H\ Pulley
50 i250 3800 2 3+ 5 6J, r0 l3 l6 20 to size
(FR) 5 l0 4 4 Specified
40 1200 3100 r* 3 4 s+ 8+ ll r3 l5
30 150 3400 r+ J 4+ 6 B+ t2 l5
930H
(FS) 6 t0 4 4
40 200 4600 2 4 6 8 ll+ l4 IB
50 250 5700 2+ 5 7+ l0 12+ l5 20

25 125 3900 2 3+ 5 6+ l0 r3 l6
93I HI
35 175 5500 ,2+ 5 7 8 12 14 24
(FT) 7 l0 4 4
45 )225 7000 i3 6 B+ 12 l8 24 30

25 125 4700 2 4 6 B 12
932F 8 r0 4 4 35 itts 6600 3 s+ B lt l5
45 i225 9440 4 8 12 l5 20

20 Ir oo 6600 r3 sl o ll
933F l0 r0 6 6 30 Lt 50 9900 i4 B t2+ 17

40 200
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TOOI| 800ft. i 900{r. r000 fr

2+ 6 al
z2 2t 40 200 420 ?l
JZ 4 4+ 5 24x4
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FORRERS DUPLEX PUMPS
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PUMP PULLEY GALTONS MAXIMUM HEAD MAXI,MUM
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R.P.M. PER HOUR FEET H.P.
Bore Stroke Suction Discharge

934F 4 5 3 3 3s0 3600 250 7

935F 5 5 3 3 325 5200 250 l0

936HD 3+ 6 3 3 3s0 3300 600 l5

937F 5 6 3 3 325 6400 250 l3

93BHD 4 8 4 4 300 4600 600 20

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939HD 4+ o 4 4 300 6000 500 25

94OHD 5 B 4 4 300 7000 500 30

94I HD 6 B 5 4 275 9800 500 40

942HD 7 o 275
I 6 6 r 3600 200 30

943HD 8 B 6 6 225 I 5000 150 20

944HD 7 t0 6 4 225 I 4000 500 50

945HD B t0 B 6 225 r 8600 300 40

946F l0 l0 B B 200 26500 200 30

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 FORRERS FARTS LIST

t$ll tftLt NAME oF PARI

PART
I NAME oF PARI
l No. NAME OF PART

I Gear and Eccentric Case 23 Piston Rod

45 Valve Springs
24 Piston Rod Loclcing Screw
46 Valve Posts
2 Gear Case Lid
47 Cap Over Valve Suction
3 Gear and Eccentric 25 Baffle Plate
48 Cap Over Valve Delivery
4 Connecting Link :t' 26 Packing Nut
27 Packing Gland Bush
49 Air Chamber
5 Connecfing Link Bush
50 Cap Over Valve Gaskets
6 Retaining Ring 28 Set of Gland Pacl<ings
7 Locking Screws Ret. Ring 29 Cylinder Head With Pacl<ing Box
50 Air Vessel Gasl<ets
30 Cylinder Body
52 Bolts Cap Over Valve
8 Locking Screw Gear Shaft
3l Cylinder Liner 53 Bolts-Air Vessel
9 Locking Nut Gear Shaft
l0 32 Cylinder Head (Plain) 54 Plug-Air Chamber
Gear Shaft
55 Cylinder Plugs-Suction
ll Gear Shaft Bearing 33 Crankcase to Cylinder Studs
56 Cylinder Plugs-Delivery
t2 Pacl<ing Rings-Gear Shaf t Bearing 34 Piston Rod Nuts
35 Piston Rod Lock Nut
57 Drain Plugs-Cylinder.
t3 Set Screws-Gear Shaf t Bearing and Pinion 58 Drain Plug-Gear Case
Bearing 36 Bucket Plates lnner
37
59 Vacuum Chamber
t4 Pinion and Shaft Bucket Plates Between
38 Pump Buckets
60 Barrel Nipple-Vacuum Chamber
t5 Pinion Bearing Short 6l Plug-Yu.ur-
39 Cylinder Head Plain Studs Chamber
t6 Pinion Bearing Long 52 Cylinder End Packings
l7 Paclcing Rings for Pinion Bearing. 40 Suction Valve Seats
t8 41 Delivery Valve
63 Crankcas'e Extension ) -
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Crosshead
Crosshead Pin 42 Suct'ion Valves
Seats
64 Packing Box I byfl' .?ijl3
42 Delivery Valves
55 lnside Neck gush-ps6king Box I and over onlv
20 Locking $61gv/-Q1655l-read Pin 66 Cylinder Stand ,,1 illustrated)
2l Locking Nut-Crosshead Pin 43 Delivery Valve (high pressure)
67 (& 68) Fast and Loose Pulleys
22 Split Pin for Crosshead Pin. 44 Valve Plates
69 Shaft Collar

When ordering psrfs please note fhe following:

EACH PUMP HAS A MARK NUMBER AS SHOWN BELOW.
Bore Mark No. Bore Stroke Mark No. Bore Stroke Mark No.
2t' x FA 5" x 5t' FG 4L"x 8" FN
2*" x FB 3tt x 5tt
6"x6"
... FH 4t' x 8tt FO
li-" x FC
3" x 6tt
FJ 6"x 8" FP
3"x FD 4"x6"
FK 7"x 8" FQ
2*"x
FL FR, 5tt x 10" !
FE 5" x 6tt FW 6tt x 10"
Att x 5''
FS
7" x 10" D
llleasg
FF Stt x 8tt FM
identify^the part requirel{ with the_pqrt number, rrrark number and the pump size e.g.
"l-Part No.2 Gear Case lid for Mark FB 2*" x 3" pump."
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Always give the pump size as \tell as the mark. number because some parts are interchangeable in different sizes. 3a
Wh^"lg.the..pump end^d.iffets. in design.from the,standard pumps for example in the Mark FA 2" x2" XL, the Mark FC l?', x 3",
FE 2+" x 4" and FH 3" x 5" pumps, these are shown in the inset drawinfs.
Where your Pump is a special one or a high -'essure pump.not shown here, this parts list \ be a guide to the parts you require,
tr
t
butwhen you order, give the part name, the. ,Tp size, and details of the work.
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FOR,RERS PARTS LIST
STANDARD PUMP: MKS FB,FD' FF' FG' FJ'

FK, FL, FM fO, FP, FQ,

FR, F5, FT.

46
45

44
42
40
60

l6 8

Gear Box ends in all F series pumps are

similar in design to that shown above

Only the Pump Ends (illustrated at left)

differ