2 INSTALLATION.
During the installation all regulations for safety and good practice must be followed.
The following points on installing and operating the pumps will ensure the best performance
from the pumps:
• Make sure the pump is installed in a position where it is accessible for working and
maintenance.
• When used on water, these pumps should always be drained in\ winter to avoid frost
damage. Again, on water the standard
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iron bodied pumps should be operated
every day to prevent the build up of rust in the pump body.
• Fit suitable hose. We recommend spiral reinforced hose for both suction and delivery,
when flexible hoses are required. Non reinforced tube on the suction side can collapse or
kink in operation badly affecting the pump's performance. On the suction port, a steel
suction tube is ideal.
• To obtain a good air tight connection, with PVC hoses, between the hose and pump,
soften the hose ends in boiling water before fitting.
• Use good quality hose clips
• If possible mount the pump so that the discharge port is below the hose discharge point
by at least 30 cm. This will ensure positive valve operation.
• Make sure that there is space for a full handle movement.
• The flow through the pump is in the direction of the arrow on the pump cover.
• Move the handle the full stroke- Short quick strokes will result in loss of output.
• A few strokes to start with so that the liquid is drawn up the suction hose will be
necessary before any output is obtained.
• Routine maintenance is not required. However operating the pump periodically
will help ensure that the valves operate freely, that there are not leakages
and that the pump operates when required.
• When spare parts are required consult factory and quote correct description ( part
number, pump model, pump serial number, quantity required)
• On re-assembly of the pump make sure that the valve seats and faces are clean and
valves move freely.
• To re-assemble the parts follow steps in reverse order of disassembly.
• When storage is necessary for a long time, to preserve packages from humidity or rain.
• The pump should be kept away from extreme of temperature.
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