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Locating the Water pump
Locate the Water Pump on a flat, level, sturdy surface
capable of supporting the weight of the Pump.
1. For best Pump performance, place the Pump
near the water level and use hoses that are no
longer than necessary. See diagram below.
Total Head
Suction
Head
Water pump
Discharge Head
As the head (pumping height) increases,
pump output decreases. A non-collapsible
suction hose must be used. The length, type,
and size of the suction and discharge hoses
can significantly affect Pump output.
Discharge head capability is always greater than
suction head capability. This means pumping height
for the Intake Hose (suction head) should be shorter
than the pumping height for the Discharge Hose.
Minimizing suction head (placing the Pump
closer to the water level) will also help make it
easier to prime the pump (fill it with water).
2. Route the Intake Hose with the Intake Strainer
fully immersed in the water supply source.
3. Place Strainer into water to be pumped.
NOTICE: Immerse strainer fully in water.
Do not operate Pump without Strainer connected
to end of suction hose. Keep Strainer out of sand
or silt by placing Strainer in a bucket or on stones.
NOTICE:
Air leaks must not appear in the
suction line. If there is an air leak in the suction
line, you will not be able to prime the pump.
Use a thread sealant to seal air leaks.
Strainer
4. Secure the Intake Hose in place to keep it
from moving once the Pump is turned on.
The Intake Hose should be as short as
possible for more efficient operation.
5. Route the discharge hose to the desired discharge
location. If necessary, connect additional discharge
hoses to direct the discharge to the desired location.
Make sure to secure the discharge hose in place
to keep it from moving once the Water Pump is
turned on. The discharge hose should be kept as
short as possible for more efficient operation.
