2
1600 GPH Livewell/Baitwell Pump
Instructions
The Model 209FDP and 209B are designed to install directly into
any valve fitting with 1” NPT Male Threads.
STEP 1
Install 1” seacock per manufacturer’s instruction below the water-
line in boat. If installation is through the transom make sure the
hole inside the boat is beneath the waterline outside the boat (oth-
erwise the pump will not have any water).
STEP 2
Install a thru hull pickup with a filter grate to prevent debris from
entering the seacock and pump. Use marine grade, below water
sealant on the flat surface of the thru hull where it will be in contact
with the outside surface of the boat and around the threaded tube
on both sides of the hull. Install the seacock and pump using teflon
pipe tape or sealant on all threaded connections.
STEP 3
Wrap both ends of a 1” NPT stainless steel short nipple with teflon
tape or pipe sealant, screw nipple onto 1” seacock, and hand tight-
en pump into nipple.
STEP 4
If the pump is mounted horizontally, the output must be pointed
upward to allow air to vent.
Note: Pump must be installed below the waterline to allow for
flooded suction operation.
Electrical
1.
Wire.
Normal installation requires 14 AWG (2.5mm
2
) wire.
2.
Polarity.
Brown pump wire connects to the positive (+) side of
the battery. Black pump wire connects to the negative (–) side of
the battery. (See below).
3. Install a 15-amp fuse and fuse holder in the positive (+) brown
wire between pump and battery.
Fuse
ON
OFF
Panel switch
Ground
Ground
Pump
12V
Battery
Brown
wire
This pump is designed for use with fresh and salt water
only. Use with any other medium, including particularly
hazardous, caustic or corrosive substances, could result in
damage to the pump, the surrounding environment and
injury to persons or property, including possible exposure
to hazardous substance.
This pump is for water applications only.
WARNING
In order to prevent electrolysis and corroded wire connections, it
is essential that all wire ends and terminals be sealed with marine
sealant or suitable waterproof materials and located above the
highest possible water level.
Hose
1. Use 1-1/8” smooth wall hose suitable for below waterline ap-
plications.
2. Hose should run continuously upward from pump to the live-
well/baitwell tank.
3. Use clamps to connect the hose to pump and valve.
Caution:
The pump is below the waterline. Water can come into
the boat through the pump if the hose is not connected tightly to
the pump.
Operation
1. Open seacock.
2. Turn the pump on.
3. The tank will fill until water runs out the overflow pipe.
4. Leave pump running for continuous exchange of water.
5. When system is not in use, close seacock.
Note:
Reducing the water flow with an adjustable flow control
valve will not damage the pump.
Washdown Option
Model 209FDP only
– For washdown option, remove plug from
1/2” port and connect to washdown pump.(See below).
Dual port with
washdown option
Jabsco Par-Max
washdown pump
1” bronze
threaded
nipple
Seacock
Strainer
Clam shell or scoop style
thru-hull
Pump
impeller must
be below
waterline
Note:
For Model 209B a tee will need to be added to create an ad-
ditional port for a washdown pump.
Horizontal Mounting
For horizontal mounting, discharge must be positioned upward.
