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SECTION C: INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
C-1) Location:
Locate the pump as close to the source of supply as possible. Although the pump will operate on suction lifts
of 25 feet, it is desirable to keep the suction lift less than 15 feet, if possible. The closer the pump can be
located to the source of supply, the faster the pump will prime and a greater capacity can be pumped.
Locate the pump on a firm footing to make sure the pump will not move due to vibration. Pumps improperly
placed or blocked have been known to fall in well or pit when the suction line was full of liquid. Level the pump
to provide favorable operating conditions.
C-2) Suction:
It is advisable to use a suction line of the same size as the pump port size. On low suction lifts it is sometimes
possible to increase the capacity slightly by oversizing the suction line. Using a smaller suction line than the
pump port size can cause internal damage to the pump.
Make sure that the suction line does not have pin holes in it. The smallest air leak in the suction line may
prevent the pump from priming. Coat all threaded connections in the suction line with pipe thread compound
to insure an air tight joint. In addition, suction flanges should be pulled up tight to prevent air leaks. Where
fiber gaskets are used, coat them with grease.
Use a strainer on suction line to prevent the entrance of oversize solids. This strainer should be submerged
deep enough to prevent air from being drawn into the suction line, thus reducing the pump's capacity and
pressure.
THIS PUMP SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT A STRAINER ON THE END OF THE
SUCTION LINE TO PREVENT STICKS, STONES, RAGS AND OTHER FOREIGN MATTER
FROM BEING DRAWN INTO THE IMPELLER. THE STRAINER SHOULD BE CLEANED
C-3) Discharge:
Connect discharge hose or pipe to discharge on pump.
SECTION D: OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
Fill the pump case with liquid prior to starting the pump. A self priming pump does require the case to
be at least 2/3 full of liquid in order to self prime. Operate engine at sufficient speed to prime pump.
Generally speaking, the pump will prime faster if the engine is operated at a fast speed, rather than at
idling speed.
It is not desirable to run the pump without liquid in the pump case. If the pump must be run in order to check the
operation of the engine, fill the case with sufficient water to keep the rotating seal wet. This will eliminate damage to
the seal and other pump parts.
2.
Place the self-feeding grease lubricator in operation by turning the wing nut on the threaded plunger
shaft counter clockwise as far as it will go. Do not force the plunger into the grease cup as this
can cause a seal failure. See Maintenance Recommedations, Paragraphs 1 and 2 for instructions on
filling the grease cup.
3.
Before starting the engine, check engine crankcase to see that it has the proper amount of lubricating
oil. Also, check the fuel tank for sufficient fuel. Refer to the engine instruction manual for proper
engine maintenance.
CAUTION!
REGULARLY TO INSURE FULL FLOW.
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