Echo WP-1000, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION WP-1000
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With suction intake and strainer in the water to be pumped, start
the engine. (See Starting the Engine.)
When priming the pump, operate the engine at half throttle.
Should the engine be operated at full throttle during initial prime,
water surges alternately followed by air pockets will cause
over-speeding, resulting in possible engine damage.
Note: With engine running at approximately half throttle, the
priming time depends upon the length of suction hose.
Priming time can be as short as 30 seconds when lift is
less than 1.5 m (5 feet) or as long as 5-7 minutes when
pump is some distance from the water and using
maximum lift of 7.5 m (24 feet) at sea level.
Water can be a conductor of electric current when exposed
to live electrical wiring. Electrocution will result.
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Do not operate pump in flooded basements without first
shutting off electricity from outside the house. Pump should
be located outside in a vented area.
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Do not operate pump in flooded areas near power lines
unless electric service has been disconnected.
• Prolonged pumping of water containing sludge mud and
gravel will cause rapid wear to impeller or internal pump parts.
Pump only clear water
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• Pump suction lift is affected by water temperatures.
Maximum emperature of water should be 60 o C (140 o F), or
lower.
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Internal pump body components will corrode if the pump is used to pump liquids high in acidity or
alkaline.
Starting Cold Engine
Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
Do not start or run the pump without priming the pump with water. Serious damage to the pump seals will
occur when the pump is run dry.