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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
WP6520 & WP6530 Water Pumps
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5. Before working on the unit, insulate the wire
from the spark plug, disconnect the spark plug
wire and mount it on the grounding clip.
NOTICE
Complete pump and piping system MUST
be protected against below freezing tem-
perature. Failure to do so could cause
serious damage and voids the warranty.
6. Do not run pump dry. Water is required to
lubricate the shaft seal.
7. Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids with
this pump may shorten the life of the pump
and may be hazardous to the operator.
8. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when work-
ing with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and
properly lighted; replace all unused tools and
equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the
work area.
9. Always use a suction strainer with this pump to
filter large material.
INSTALLATION
This pump is designed to be self-priming when
installed and operated as specified below.
1. The pump should be placed as close as pos-
sible to the liquid being pumped. A pump with
20 foot suction lift will not remove water as
quickly as a pump with 5 foot suction lift (Fig-
ure 1).
2. Suction hose and fitting must be airtight.
NOTICE
An air leak in the suction line may prevent
priming of the pump. Use of thread seal-
ant is recommended.
Suction lines must be reinforced hose or rigid
pipe. Non-reinforced hose will collapse due to
the suction created by the pump and prevent
pump from operating.
3. A check valve must be used in the suction line
to maintain the self-priming capability. If no
check valve is used the pump will need to be
primed at the start of each operation. For best
operation, the check valve should be installed
at the intake of the suction line.
4. A suction strainer is required to filter abrasive
material
5. The discharge hose and fitting should not leak.
A leak in the discharge hose will allow water to
spray out. Water spray could be hazardous.
6. Keep all pipes and hose lines as short and
straight as possible. Long lengths and curves
in the pipes and hose lines will reduce the
pressure the pump develops.
5 ft. suction lift
20 ft.
suction
lift
Figure 1
