What is a Fill-Rite pump?

What is a Fill-Rite pump?

The Fill-Rite FR604H is a 115V AC heavy-duty, cast-iron, rotary vane fuel transfer pump that is capable of generating up to 15GPM. It is designed to handle flammable liquids such as gasoline, diesel, biodiesel blends up to B20, ethanol blends up to E15, kerosene, and mineral spirits.

Where are Fill-Rite pumps made?

Fort Wayne
Designed and manufactured in Fort Wayne, IN, Fill-Rite products are sold primarily in the petroleum jobber, catalog, off-road, and retail channels of distribution.

How do you prime a fill-Rite pump?

How to Prime a Transfer Pump

1. Close the fuel line supply.
2. Push the priming pump onto the closed fuel line.
3. Bolt the pump on using the attached bolts and gaskets.
4. Press the fuel pump down a few times to increase the pressure in the transfer pump.
5. Close the fuel line and remove the pump.

Are Fill Rite Pumps Made in USA?

Agri Supply® features Fill-Rite ®, who heads the world in Made in the USA fuel transfer pumps and related accessories such as meters, hoses, nozzles, filters and more. Fill-Rite® has a versatile line of DC fuel transfer pumps available with flows ranging from 13 GPM to the industrys best flow of 25 GPM.

How do you lock a fill Rite pump?

Your Fill-Rite pump nozzle can be pad locked to the pump for added security. With the pump turned off, and the nozzle in the stored position, a pad lock can be inserted through the locking link and the nozzle handle opening. This configuration prevents the nozzle from being removed from the nozzle cover.

Does a transfer pump need to be primed?

They need to be primed before they’re ready to operate. When it comes to pumps, priming basically means the pump casing must be filled with liquid before the pump can operate. It is important to note that you should never ever run your pump dry.

How does a diesel hand pump work?

When the diesel fuel is put into the pump, one end allows the fuel to move into the chamber where the combustion will take place and the other end is where the plunger is located. As the plunger moves back and forth, it leaves an opening for the fuel to go into the combustion chamber while moving backwards.