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3.4 Priming tank
The Priming tank must be filled with water before using
the pump. The water in this tank is used to create
suction in the pumping system.
Only after running the priming pump and when water
starts flowing out the priming sytem outlet can the main
motor/pump can be started. There are two valves to
empty the priming tank and the other to empty the main
pump housing. In freezing temperatures the pump may
be damaged if not drained fully after use.
3.5 Priming pump
The priming the pump is connected to the priming motor
by a shaft. On this shaft there is a coupling that is easy to
replace if necessary (see photo below). The motor is
marked with an arrow showing which direction it should
turn. It is important to empty the priming pump of water
if there is a danger of frost.
3.6 Control cabinet
The Control unit has seven buttons, switches and lights.
The large red switch at teh bottom of the cabinet is the
main power switch and can only be turned on when the
cabinet door is closed.
There are an on and off button for priming the pump and
also an on and off button for the main pump.
If required it is possible to use the priming pump while
running the main pump. The black button controls the
speed of the main pump and the red light shows if there is
power to the pump or not. The sensitivity of the speed
button can be adjusted as follows:
Heathro Fish Pump Manual
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