INSTALLATION
OIL THE PUMP
Oil the pump with 1/2 tablespoon food grade mineral or veg-
etable oil with each use. Pour the oil in the ‘IN’ port. Three
1/2 tablespoon oil packets are included.
NOTICE:
The pump depends on the liquid being pumped
for lubrication.
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY!
If the pump does not start to move water in 30 seconds or
less, recheck the installation and plumbing.
Mount the pump solidly on a stable platform.
USE 1/2” HOSE (or larger)
Use a reinforced hose on the inlet. The pump should be less
than 10’ above and less than 25’ to one side of the water
source. Make the outlet hose as short as possible - 25’ or less.
Check the washer in the inlet fitting to make sure it is air-
tight. If this joint leaks air, the pump will not operate.
KEEP THE HOSES AS
STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE
To reduce friction, do not coil or kink the hoses. When
pumping from a well or stream, raise the inlet hose a few
inches off the bottom to avoid sucking in sand, silt or peb-
bles (which can disable the impeller). Install a strainer or the
Pud-L-Scoop(tm) to protect the pump from large solids .
NOTICE:
Attach the Pud-L-Scoop(tm) to the end of the inlet
line and place it in at least 1/2” of water at the lowest point
to be pumped. Be sure all connections are air tight.
INLET HOSE GOES IN THE WATER;
OUTLET HOSE STAYS OUT OF THE
WATER. MOTOR MUST STAY DRY
Make sure all inlet connections are tight (no air leaks) and
the inlet hose is in the water. Make sure the end of the out-
let hose is not under water. If the outlet is under water, the
pump may not work.
Plug the cord into a 3-wire, 115 volt, 60 Hz, grounded A.C.
outlet.
You should get water in 30 seconds or less. If not, add more
oil and repeat the process. If your pump does not prime on
the second try, check the impeller and the inside of the
pump head for wear. Replace as needed.
3
IN
IN
Oil
4836 0205
Do Not Run Pump Dry!
STEP 1
No kinks!
No Coils!
Straight
Hose!
4838 0205
STEP 3
IN
Water IN
Water OUT
Outlet Hose
Plug in pump to start it.
NOTE:
If you don’t get water in
30 seconds or less, add more oil
and repeat the process.
See Step 1.
Inlet Hose
STEP 4
IN
OUT
1/2" or Larger
Outlet Hose
4837A 0205
Water OUT
Water IN
1/2" or Larger
Reinforced
Inlet Hose
STEP 2
