RESTARTING INSTRUCTIONS & PRIMING
THE PUMP
CAUTION
: DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal
will be damaged and the pump will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal
must be replaced. ALWAYS maintain proper water level in your water garden. If the
water level falls below the skimmer opening, the pump will draw air through the
skimmer,
losing the prime and causing the pump to run dry, resulting in a damaged seal.
If the pump is installed below the water level of the water garden, close return and suction
lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on pump. Make sure to re-open valves prior to
operating.
The pump strainer pot must be filled with water before the pump is initially started. Follow
these steps to prime the pump. For 2-speed pumps: Pump should run on high-speed for
priming.
1.
Remove the pump lid.
2.
Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
3.
Reassemble the pump lid onto the strainer pot. The pump is now ready to prime.