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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4. Turn pump (A) switch to the “on” position. If the
pump does not pump water within 5 minutes,
turn off pump (A) and repeat steps 1 through 4.
Check the following:
- Vertical distance of pump (A) to water level
must not be more than 20 feet.
- Inlet line must be airtight.
- All valves in inlet and discharge line must be
open.
Maintain adequate ventilation for the pump motor.
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated at
the factory. Additional lubrication is not required.
DRAINING FOR WINTER
Always protect pump (A) and piping against
freezing temperatures. If there is any danger of
freezing, drain the system.
1. Disconnect inlet and discharge lines from
pump (A).
2. Remove drain plug from lower front face of
pump (A).
3. Drain all piping below the frost line, or store
piping indoors.
4. Store pump (A) indoors.
Discharge piping
Inlet
piping
Outlet
Inlet
Drain
plug
1
A
A
Water source
Outlet
Inlet
Maximum
20 ft.
vertical
distance
4