O&M Manual v.1.42 October 2017
8
4 Preparing Villagepump 500 Standard for first use
Once installed the
Villagepump 500 Standard
has to be prepared for first use. Follow the
instructions below:
- Mounting Pump Handle and adjusting the Feed Pump (see par 5.1)
- Connect Inlet Hose and Drain Hose (see par 5.2)
- Connect Mesh Filter to Inlet Hose (see par 5.3)
- Install Activated Carbon (AC) cartridge (optionally)
Please note: install the AC cartridge only after the Villagepump has been used already
for at least 2 back wash cycles (see par 5.5)
4.1 Mounting Pump Handle and adjusting the Feed Pump
The blue Pump Handle is packed separately and has to be mounted. Find below the
instructions.
- Unpack the Pump Handle and put the Pump Handle in the aluminum block.
Mounting pump handle
- Attach the Pump Handle firmly
with 2 supplied bolts (use 5 mm Allen key). Pump a few
strokes and check the bolts.
At installation, the Fork of the Feed Pump has been mounted usually at the first hole of the
lever (closest to the handle) This leads to the lightest way of pumping.
Fork installed at third hole of lever.
