Operation
1
Preparing for operation
2
Priming the pump
WARNING:
Risk of electric shock, personal injury, or
death. Never touch or handle a drill driven pump with wet
hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in
water.
WARNING:
Be sure the drill is always
grounded to an acceptable electrical ground.
NOTE
: Keep the suction line as short as possible, and filled
with water.
NOTE
: Any air leaks in the suction line will prevent the
pump from priming.
Use the unit within the liquid temperature range of 40°F to
120°F.
Inspect hoses thoroughly before each use, making certain that
all connections are tight and the hoses are in good condition.
Ensure that the inlet line (1) is airtight and submerged fluid.
The inlet (1) and discharge (2) lines should be free of kinks and
other flow restrictions.
NOTE
: Never operate the impeller dry. Operating it dry for as
little as 30 seconds can destroy the impeller. The impeller
must be oiled to reduce friction or wear.
NOTE
: Use a strainer on the end of the inlet
pumping liquids with small
pump life.
NOTE
: Oil becomes thick in cold weather. Oil must be kept
thin for the pump to work properly.
Wet the impeller located inside the pump with vegetable
oil before starting the pump.
Start the drill pump
Self-priming should occur within
10 seconds. The pump will self-prime up to an 3 ft. vertical lift.
Ensure that liquid enters the pump within 10 seconds. If not,
refer to the assembly instructions and also the
section.
NOTE
: Electric drills are not intended to be operated
unattended or continuously. Doing either of these can cause
the pump and drill to fail.
1
2
This improves the priming process.
hose, when
solids to extend
If pump fails to prime, ensure that there are no air leaks or
obstructions in suction hose.
Out
In
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NOTE
:
Hoses of shorter lengths, larger diameters, and
stiffer walls will result in better performance.
WARNING:
Always wear a glove on the hand that
is holding the drill pump during operation. If the pump
shaft is seized for any reason, the torque of the drill
could cause injury. Start the rotation slowly at first
to prevent injury or product damage.
If using a corded drill,
electrically
slowly at first, then bring it up to full drill
speed within a couple seconds.
Troubleshooting
If front cover is removed for impeller maintenance, be sure to
clean and lubricate the shaft seal, impeller and O-ring before
reassembly.
NOTE
:
Do not overtighten screws or pump housing
damage can occur!
