Section 3: Using Accessories
Using the PowerFill System
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual
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Models 1518-3542
(Version E)
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There are a few key points to keep in mind:
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To initiate a fill, the pump impeller must be immersed. It may
not be possible to fill from water sources less than 15" (40cm)
deep
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Opening the valve while immersing the bucket allows the
water to enter the bucket, keeping the bucket more stable and
decreasing the filling time.
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Once a fill has been started, the bucket will need to be
supported by maintaining some tension on the suspension
lines, particularly when the bucket is nearly full. If the bucket
is not supported, the flexible nature of the bucket shell may
allow it to collapse to one side as the water load increases.
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Frothing of the water or slow fill rate indicates the pump is
not submerged for enough to maintain prime.
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The further the bottom of the bucket can be lowered into the
water source, the faster the bucket will fill.
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It is recommended that the pump not be run when a conventional dip fill is possible.
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Do not run the pump if it is submerged to a depth of 10 feet (3 m) or more.
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Do not submerge the bucket to a depth of more than 20 feet (6.1 m) when performing
conventional dip fills (pump off) in deep water sources.
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The filter screen is designed to filter out objects large enough to damage the pump impeller and
to prevent weeds and debris from clogging the pump intake. If operating the pump in extremely
dirty or swampy water sources, more frequent inspections of the pump impeller and filter screen
may be required to maintain optimal function.
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The pump can be run dry without damage. However, maximum life can be obtained from the
pump motor if the run time is limited only to filling the bucket. Excessive run time will require
more frequent lubrication of the pump output shaft. See this manual’s section 6 on
Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
for the shaft seal lubrication procedure.
