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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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design and manufacturer of freshwater and waste systems including:- plumbing, faucets, showers
and pumps for low voltage applications. The company and its products have built a reputation for
quality, reliability and innovation backed up by excellent customer service.
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* Flow rates are stated in accordance with ABYC recommendations at a voltage of 13.6 V d.c.
The Orca submersible electric bilge pump range is designed for use as a bilge pump on marine
vessels. These high capacity pumps are compact and powerful, designed for bilge water evacuation.
Read the following instructions carefully before installing and using the equipment.
Check that the product is suitable for the intended application, follow these installation instructions
and ensure all relevant personnel read the points listed below. Also ensure that these operating
instructions are passed on to the end user.
This Whale Orca Electric Bilge Pump is designed for use as a bilge pump in marine vessels to pump
bilge water only.
1. This pump outlet must be
mounted at least 305mm (12”) above the water
line when connected to an intake located below the water line.
2. Not suitable for pumping flammable liquids, diesel, chemicals etc. For use
in a bilge system only.
3. This pump is designed to exhaust standing water only. These pumps are not intended
for damage control. Bilge pump capacities may not be sufficient to prevent flooding
from rapid accumulation of water due to storms, rough weather and/ or rapid leaks
created by hull damaged and or unsafe navigational conditions.
4. With all applications, it is important that a system of safe working practice is applied to
installation, use and maintenance. Ensure the electric supply is turned off.
5. In order to securely fasten this unit, ensure that the mounting surface is a minimum
1. SPECIFICATION
2. PRINCIPALS OF OPERATION
3. TO THE USER
4. TO THE FITTER
Model
500 US GPH
(32 ltrs/min)
950 US GPH
(57 ltrs/min)
1300 US GPH
(82 ltrs/min)
2000 GPH
(126 ltrs/min)
3000 GPH
(189 ltrs/min)
Product Code BE0500 BE0950 BE1450 BE1454 BE2002(B) BE2004(B) BE3002(B) BE3004(B)
Open Flow Rate @
13.6 V d.c
500 GPH
(32 ltrs/min)
950GPH
(57 ltrs/min)
1300GPH
(82 ltrs/min)
2000 GPH
(126 ltrs/min)
3000 GPH
(189 ltrs/min)
Flow Rate @
1m (3ft) Head
450 GPH
(26ltrs/min)
850 GPH
(52 ltrs/min)
1100 GPH
(65 ltrs/min)
1650 GPH
(104 ltrs/min)
2700 GPH
(170 ltrs/min)
Nominal Voltage 12 V d.c. 24 V d.c. 12 V d.c. 24 V d.c. 12 V d.c. 24 V d.c.
Current Draw 1.5 amps 3.5 amps 5.0 amps 2.5 amps 10.0 amps 5.0 amps 18.0 amps 9.0 amps
Recommended Fuse 2.0 amps 5.0 amps 7.0 amps 5.0 amps 15.0 amps 8.0 amps 27.0 amps 13.0 amps
Weight
0.28 kg
(0.62lbs)
0.45 kg
(0.99lbs)
0.82 kg
(1.81lbs)
1.32 kg
(2.91lbs)
2.64 kg
(5.82lbs)
Hose Connections 3/4” (19 mm) 1” (25mm) and 1 1/8” (28mm) 1 1/8” (28mm) 1 1/4” (32mm)
Wire Size 1.3mm² (16 AWG) 2mm² (14 AWG)
Materials
Pump body: ABS, Seals: Nitrile, Impeller:
Acetal
Pump body: Polypropylene, Seals: Nitrile,
Impeller: Acetal
Maximum Discharge
Head
3.0 m
(9.8 ft)
3.5 m
(11.5 ft)
4.5 m
(14.8 ft)
4m
(13ft)
4.6m
(15ft)
5. APPLICATION
6. WARNINGS
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