Operator’s Manual
SS14CW Water Pump
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PUMP PLACEMENT
Proper Placement of Pump in Field (SEE FIGURE 5)
NOTE: This pump is designed to be self-priming when
installed and operated as specified below.
•
Make sure the pump is positioned on a flat, level, and
sturdy surface. The surface must support the weight
of the pump.
•
Place the pump as close as possible to the level of the
water to be pumped.
•
Use the shortest hoses possible. Hoses that are too
long will decrease the pump flow output and increase
the time to prime the pump.
•
When total head increases, the pump output
decreases.
•
Discharge head capacity is greater than intake
(suction) head capacity. To achieve the correct
capacities, the pumping height of the intake hose
must be shorter than the pumping height of the
discharge hose.
•
The intake hose and strainer must be immersed in
water when the pump is operating.
NOTE: Operation of your Storm Surge™ Water Pump
without an intake strainer basket will void your
warranty. The intake strainer has been designed
to prevent large debris from entering the pump
intake which can cause damage.
•
The intake strainer basket should rest on stones or in
a bucket and be secured to prevent movement when
operating.
•
Route the discharge hose to a suitable location.
Additional discharge hoses can be used but should be
kept to a minimum to ensure efficient operation.
Water Pump Terminology
Cavitation
•
A condition that causes vacuum pockets to form
in the pump. When the air pockets explode under
pressure, pitting to the impeller and volute surfaces
can occur.
Discharge Head
•
The total head, including static head and friction
head, on the discharge side of the pump.
Suction Head
•
The total head on the suction side of the pump,
including suction lift and friction head.
TOTAL
HEAD
WATER PUMP
DISCHARGE
HEAD
INTAKE
(SUCTION)
HOSE &
STRAINER
SUCTION
LIFT
FIGURE 5
CAUTION
DO NOT START YOUR WATER PUMP UNIT UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ THE ENGINE PREPARATION
INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE “WARNINGS AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” SECTION IN THIS
MANUAL.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INDOORS. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
