Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - TRANSFERRING WATER

WARNING: Secure the pump on a solid base before use.

CAUTION: Never install a shutoff valve in the suction or discharge of this pump. This will cause

excessive friction loss and will damage the pump and void the warranty.

CAUTION: All connections must be air tight. A single leak will prevent proper operation of the

pump and may cause the pump to run dry. If the pump runs dry, this will void the warranty.

1. Installing the pump:

a. Threaded hose ﬁ ttings (B) are furnished for

attaching garden hoses (sold separately). Wrap

threads of the hose ﬁ ttings with thread tape

before threading into pump (C).

b. In no case should the pump be more than 15 ft.

above or away from the inlet source.

c. The inlet line may be galvanized pipe, plastic pipe,

or reinforced hose. Small leaks in the suction line

greatly reduce the efﬁ ciency of the pump and may

prevent priming.

d. You can use a regular garden hose (sold

separately) as the discharge line (1).

2. Use the strainer (D) when pumping from a creek,

pond, or source where debris may be sucked into

the pump. The strainer should prevent debris from

entering the inlet line (2).

Note: To prevent re-priming during periods of frequent

stopping and restarting of the pump (C), install a

3/4 in. foot valve (sold separately, item #0023581)

instead of the included suction strainer (D). The

foot valve will keep the pump primed when it is

turned off.

Caution: Even when using a foot valve, do not leave the

pump permanently installed.