Dimensions For Pump Selection; Figure 2. Floating Suction Installation; Figure 3. Floating Suction Adapter - Red Jacket Quick-Set VSFC Submersible Turbine Pump Installation, Service, & Parts Lists

Introduction
Manhole:
should be larger than manhole
welded on tank, keep area open
down to tank.
Figure 3 is an enlarged view within the circle in the above figure.
Easy service access is provided by unbolting manhole lid through which pump is mounted and removing entire
assembly. Use proper thread sealant and insert gasket between flanges of floating suction and pump. This
prevents hindrance to pump performance when product level is below this point.
The Red Jacket is a centrifugal type pump and is not designed to pump product when the
NOTICE
level is below the bottom end of the UMP.

Dimensions for Pump Selection

Figure 4 shows the dimensions needed to ensure a correctly sized pump.
14''
(356 mm)
4''
(102 mm)
Minimum 3 ' (914 mm)

Figure 2. Floating Suction Installation

14''
(356 mm)
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Figure 3. Floating Suction Adapter

Opening for gauging and
adjusting cable
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2'' NPT female thread
Bottom of tank
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Dimensions for Pump Selection