OM--05096
S SERIES
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INSTALLATION
Positioning the Pump
This pump is designed to operate fully or partially
submerged; however, it
should not
be operated
dry for extended periods of time.
Extended dry operation will destroy the
seal assembly.
Never place the pump on loose or soft ground; the
pump could sink, preventing water from reaching
the impeller (see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Do Not Place Pump
on Loose Ground
Secure and support the pump by the handle on
the pump. If the bottom is heavily sludge-covered,
rest the pump on support blocks or suspend it near
the surface of the liquid. If the application involves a
lot of debris, protect the pump from excessive wear
and clogging by suspending it in a perforated bar-
rel or culvert pipe. See Figure 4 for correct pump
installations.
The pump is provided with a suction strainer to pre-
vent large solids from clogging the impeller. Any
spherical solids which pass through the strainer
will pass through the pump.
SUSPEND BY HANDLE
IN PERFORATED CULVERT PIPE
ON SUPPORTS
Figure 4. Correct Pump Installations
