Pump Placement - Storm Surge SS20ST Operator's Manual

5. Pull the switch wires through the panel and reconnect to
the switch terminals.
6. Remove the rubber grommet from the hole in the
engine shroud. Store the grommet in a safe location for
installation later.
7. Align the switch base with the hole in the engine fan
housing and press in place.
8. Follow normal engine starting procedures.
Change Direction of Discharge Port
NOTE: The discharge port can be positioned 90 degrees
to the inlet port to allow discharge to the side of
the pump. The discharge port should be pointed to
the opposite side of the exhaust muffler to avoid
possibly injury due to burns.
1. Make sure engine is turned off and the spark plug wire is
removed.
2. Loosen and remove bolts (1) that attach the discharge
port (2) to the pump housing (4). SEE FIGURE 4.
3. Remove the discharge port and position in the correct
direction. Make sure the gasket (3) is also positioned
correctly.
4. Install bolts (1) and secure. Do not over tighten bolts.
DISCHARGE
PORT
INTAKE
PORT
FIGURE 4
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PUMP PLACEMENT

Proper Placement of Pump in Field (SEE FIGURE 5.)
1
2
Water Pump Terminology
Cavitation
3
4
Discharge Head
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SS20ST and SS30ST Water Pumps
NOTE: This pump is designed to be self-priming when
installed and operated as specified below.
• Make sure the pump is positioned on a flat, level, and
sturdy surface. The surface must support the weight
of the pump.
• Place the pump as close to the level of the water to be
pumped.
• Use the shortest hoses possible. Hoses that are too
long will decrease the pump flow output and increase
the time to prime the pump.
• When total head increases, the pump output
decreases.
• Discharge head capacity is greater than intake
(suction) head capacity. To achieve the correct
capacities, the pumping height of the intake hose
must be shorter than the pumping height of the
discharge hose.
• The intake hose and strainer must be immersed in
water when the pump is operating.
NOTE: Operation of your Storm Surge Water Pump
without an intake strainer basket will void your
warranty. The intake strainer has been designed
to prevent large debris from entering the pump
intake which can cause damage.
• The intake strainer basket should rest on stones or in
a bucket and be secured to prevent movement when
operating.
• Route the discharge hose to a suitable location.
Additional discharge hoses can be used but should be
kept to a minimum to ensure efficient operation.
• A condition that causes vacuum pockets to form
in the pump. When the air pockets explode under
pressure, pitting to the impellor and volute surfaces
can occur.
• The total head, including static head and friction
head, on the discharge side of the pump.
Operator's Manual