Thank you for purchasing this Whale® product.
For over 60 years, Whale has led the way in the design and manufacture of freshwater and waste systems including:
pumps, plumbing, faucets and showers for low voltage applications. The company and its products have built a
reputation for quality, reliability and innovation backed up by excellent customer service.
The Washdown kit uses the Whale saltwater pump to provide a high power cleaning solution for boats. The Saltwater
pump provides smooth constant flow and is designed to run dry without damage. The pump is suitable for pumping
both saltwater and freshwater and is self priming up to 3m (10 ft).
Read the following carefully before use.
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.
The Whale® Washdown Kit is designed for installation in recreational marine vessels only for salt or freshwater use.
Two versions are available that allow for operation with either 12 V d.c. or 24 V d.c. electrical supply only. If it is
intended for use for any other purpose or with any other liquid, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the pump
is suitable for the intended use and, in particular, that the materials are fully compatible with the liquids to be used.
1. This pump must not be mounted below the water line when connected to an intake
below the water line.
2. Not suitable for pumping flammable liquids, diesel, chemicals etc.
3. This pump is not intended for damage control.
4. With all applications it is important that a system of safe working practice is applied to installation,
use and maintenance. Ensure the water system is drained and electric supply is turned off before
installation. In order to secure the unit, ensure that the mounting surface is a minimum thickness of
19mm (¾") (when fitted with the screws supplied).
Saltwater Washdown Kit
WD1815 / WD1825
1. SPECIFICATION
Product Code WD1815 WD1825
Flow Rate (per min) 18 lts (4.8 US gals)
Voltage 12 V d.c. 24 V d.c.
Recommended Fuse Size 12 amp automotive 8 amp automotive
Weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
Inlet / Outlet Size 3/4” Male Thread
Handset Connections
“Click fit” trigger handset
Snap-in joint with flow lock / Dry link coupling
Pressure Switch Settings 3 bar (45 psi)
Semi Rigid Pipe Work System Connections For Whale Quick connect 15mm use WX1542B
Additional Fittings(included)
3/4” flexible hose adapters x 2
1/2” flexible hose adapters x 2
Materials In Contact With Liquid Glass filled Polypropylene, Santoprene, Nitrile, Stainless Steel
Service Kits
AK1316 - Replacement head service kit
AK1329 - Replacement Strainer / AK1317 - Micro Switch
Minimum Wire Size 2.5mm² (16 AWG)
Maximum Head 3m (98ft)
Maximum Lift 3m (10ft)
2. PRINCIPALS OF OPERATION
3. TO THE USER
4. TO THE FITTER
5. APPLICATION
6. WARNINGS
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