1: Pump always under the waterline
- Prevent contact with bilge water
- Install pump- zinc- anode
- Keep space behind pump unit (Ventilator cap)
- Ensure space besides the pump for batteries
2: Batteries directly next to pump
- Use Optima Yellowtop batteries
- Install batteries on waterproof plywood and install batteries and secure safely
- When necessary: install series-parallel switch on top the batteries
- Keep cable length to absolute minimum. Take notes of cable length for evaluation
- Connect negative of battery 1 with negative of service battery. (Common ground)
- Use proper battery pole clamps
- Use proper and good-fitting terminals
- Install battery pole caps
3: Nozzle position
- Nozzles as far forward (or in the stern) of the vessel
- Topside Nozzle tube 7-10cm under the waterline
- Installation of Nozzle horizontal
- Nozzle 90 degrees to be installed to center-line of the vessel
- Nozzle can be located slightly forward and aft of each other (staggered)
- Use 45-degrees elbow only in case of a small bow section
- For a wide bow: do not use 45-degree elbows but curve the hose instead
- Install and connect the zinc anode with the stainless steel parts
4: Clean all threaded parts before using PU sealant
