16
Vent Plug
Pressure
Gauge or
Discharge
Tee Plug
5
Water Level
Check for leaks
Suction
pipe
4
Suction
pipe
3
4. Check to be sure water in the cavity of pump
(A) stays constant. If water level goes down,
it could indicate a leak in the foot valve,
check valve or suction pipe.
5. Once pump (A) is lled, wrap the pressure
gauge or discharge tee plug and vent plug
threads with thread tape and thread into
pump (A). Tighten with wrench.
NOTE: Before turning on breaker, open several
outlets or faucets to allow water ow during
priming.
A
A
3. Be sure entire suction pipe is filled when
priming. Depending on the length of suction
pipe, many gallons will be needed to fill the
entire system.
PUMP PRIMING AND STARTUP
A
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