Operation – Preparing the Water Pump for Each Use
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3. Use flexible hose
Use at least 12” of flexible hose to make plumbing connections to the pump body.
Rigid piping may put stresses on the pump, causing damage.
4. Place unit on
secure footing
Always be sure the unit is on a secure footing. Keep the immediate pump area free
of all unauthorized personnel. If the water pump is sitting beside a pit, be sure it is
well anchored so that it does not fall in.
5. Do not run the
pump dry
Do not run the pump dry. Always fill the pump body with water before starting. It
is not necessary to drain the pump body after each use, unless there is danger of
freezing, settling of solids, or crystallization.
6. Fill the pump
with water
Fill the pump with water utilizing the priming port on the top of the pump.
(The pump self primes only when it is first filled with priming water.)
All hoses and pipe connections must be airtight.
