TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Using the Operators Manual Product Identification Water Pump Safety Safety Rules & Warnings Hazard Symbols & Meanings Assembly Connecting Hose to Pump Attaching Suction Hose to Strainer Basket Connecting Discharge Hose Operation What is “Head” Moving the Water Pump to a Safe Location Priming the Water Pump Placing the Strainer Basket in Water Source Starting The Water Pump...
Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury or damage to your machine. By knowing how best to operate this machine you will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the unit. This manual contains information for the complete range of water pumps, and is placed in order starting from the safety requirements to the operating functions of your machine.
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Using the Operator’s manual The operating manual is an important part of your generator. It should be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed. Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury or damage to your machine.
SAFETY Save these Instructions Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
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SAFETY WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death. • Operate water pump ONLY outdoors. • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
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SAFETY WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When Adding or Draining Fuel • Turn water pump OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. •...
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• NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running pump or hoses. • Never operate water pump without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT wear loose clothing or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts. • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact nearest authorized dealer. • Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before starting the engine. Never run pump without priming. • Use a non-collapseable hose on the suction side of the hose.
ASSEMBLY Your water pump requires some set up and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. Attach Suction Hose to Strainer Basket 1. Slide hose clamp over hose. Attach open end of suction hose to strainer hose barb.
ASSEMBLY Connect Suction Hose (Mandatory) Attach Suction Hose by connecting camlocks. Connect Discharge Hose (Optional) If desired, use a commercially available hose. DO NOT use a hose with an inside diameter smaller than the pump’s discharge port size.
OPERATION What is “Head” Head refers to the height of a column of water that can be delivered by the discharge of the pump. Suction Head is the vertical distance between the center of the pump and the surface of the liquid on the suction side of the pump. May also be referred to as “suction lift”.
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2. Fill pump with clean, clear water up to top of discharge outlet. 3. Replace priming plug. NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and shorten its life. • Be sure chamber is filled with water before starting the engine. • NEVER run pump without priming...
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OPERATION Placing Strainer Basket Into Water Source Place strainer basket into water to be pumped. Basket must be fully immersed. NOTICE Improper treatment of water pump can damage it and shorten its life. • NEVER operate pump without strainer connected to end of suc- tion hose.
1. Fill Engine with Oil, SAE 10W30 2. Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and pump is primed. 3. Turn fuel valve (1) to “On” position. The fuel valve handle will be vertical (pointing toward the ground).
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STARTING THE WATER PUMP IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture caus- ing a “flooded” condition, move choke lever to “Run” position and pull handle repeatedly until engine starts. 8. Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather.
STOPPING THE WATER PUMP Stopping the Water Pump 1. Move engine speed lever to “Slow” position. 2. Push on/off switch to “Off” position. 3. Turn fuel valve to “Off” position. WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur. • DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position.
WARRANTY BE Pressure Inc. warrants that each new product will be free of any manufacturer defects in workmanship for the set warranty period of the product. Warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product and cannot be transferred. This warranty does not cover normal wear items, including but not limited to: seals, packings, valves, o-rings, spark plugs etc.
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WARRANTY Warranty Claim Submission When there is a perceived fault with a product please provide the following information to BE Pressure Inc i. Dealer Information (Contact name and number) ii. Product Model Number, and Serial Number (hour reading of machines with hour meter, or estimate of hours) iii.
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THE POWER YOU NEED. If you need assistance with the assembly or operation of your Water Pump please call 1-866-850-6662...
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