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Semi-Trash Pump Location & Setup
Locate the semi-trash pump on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable
of supporting the weight of the pump.
1. For best results place the pump near water level and use hoses
that are no longer than necessary. This allows the pump to
produce the greatest output with the least self-priming time.
As pumping height increases, pump output decreases. The length,
type, and size of the suction and discharge hoses can affect
pump output. Discharge capability is always greater than suction
capability. The pumping height for the intake hose should be less
than the pumping height for the discharge hose.
2. The intake hose with intake strainer should be fully immersed.
Do not operate pump without strainer connected. Keep strainer
out of sand or silt by placing strainer in a bucket or on stones.
3. Secure the intake hose and the discharge hose to keep them
from moving once the pump is turned on. The intake hose
and the discharge hose should be as short as possible for more
efficient operation.
INTAKE
STRAINER
INTAKE
HOSE
DISCHARGE
HOSE
Discharge
Pumping
Height
Intake
Pumping
Height
