FOR
SHALLOW
WELL
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TIONS
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PUMP PRIMING & STARTUP - SHALLOW WELL
2
Priming plug
with pressure
gauge
Air relief plug
1
CAUTION:
All pumps must be primed (filling
the cavity with water) before they are first operated.
This may take several gallons of water, as the
suction line will be filled in addition to the pump
cavity.
1. Remove the priming plug with pressure gauge and
air relief plug.
2. Slowly fill pump cavity until water comes out of air
relief hole on top of the pump.
Air relief plug
3
3. Replace air relief plug and continue adding water
to pump cavity until water reaches the top of the
priming plug.
Check Valve
Well Point
4
4. PRIMING NOTE: Several priming attempts may
be necessary, depending on the length of suction
pipe and location of check valve if a well point is
being used.