
WSP™
DATA SHEET
WSP™ SELF-PRIMER PUMPS
WSP-D300_8
Rev. 3
01/09/20
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gauges to pumps without tapping, drill and tap both suction and
discharge lines to a minimum of 18-inches (457 mm) away from their
respective ports. Once this is done, install the lines. Avoid installing
gauges any closer to the pump, since closer installation may result in
incorrect readings.
E.
SUCTION LINES
Be sure the suction line is both short and direct to eliminate air pockets. Air pockets
may adversely affect pump priming. Operation requiring suction lift from the source
liquid being pumped
must have
a line that slopes upward
to
the pump. Should the
line slope downward anywhere along the suction run, air pockets reducing
performance will occur.
1. Fittings
The pump inlet requires that suction lines are the same size as the
pump inlet. Should reducers be necessary, they must be the
eccentric type of reducers. Install eccentric reducers with the flat part
uppermost. This eliminates air pockets.
Valves are rarely used in suction lines; however, if a valve is needed,
it should be installed with the stem horizontal. This eliminates air
pockets that reduce performance.
2. Strainers
Be sure to use any strainer included with your pump since spherical
solids passing through the strainer will also move through the pump.
When no strainer is included, but you opt to install one, be sure the
complete area of the strainer openings is 3 to 4 times the suction
line’s cross-section. Also be sure the openings will not allow solids to
pass that are larger than the pump’s ability to handle.
Your WSP3 pump is designed to facilitate spherical solids up to 2½-
inches (50.08 mm) in diameter.
Both the WSP4 and larger pumps are designed to handle up to 3-inch
(76.2 mm) diameter spherical solids.
3. Sealing
Priming, head, and capacity will all be affected by any leak no matter
how small. This is especially true when using applications with a high
suction lift. To avoid leaks, all suction line connections must be
sealed with pipe dope. This will ensure a seal that is airtight and help
maintain pump performance.
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