Equipment Safety

• Ensure the pressure safety-valve ring is properly operating.
• Moisture can condense in a unit, so it is extremely important to drain the tank after each day's use. If left in the tank, moisture could cause rust and weaken the tank.
• Energy-efficient motors can cut energy use by at least 12%.

The most energy-efficient motors are equipped with controllers and variable speed drives to help the motors match output with the energy necessary for the task.

Personal Safety

• Always read the manufacturer's operator manual.
• Carefully follow all safety and operation rules.
• Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection when using a water pump.

Usage Tips

Storage Tips

• Flush the pump case with clean fresh water, then completely drain. This keeps your unit clean and protects against freezing.
• Cover the intake and discharge ports to prevent debris entering your unit during storage.

Priming Tips

Self-priming means a pump can create a partial vacuum by purging air from the intake hose and pump casing. All self-priming pumps require water to be added to the pump casing to start the priming process.

• Place the pump as close to the water source as possible.
• Fill the pump case with water.
• NEVER operate a centrifugal pump without water in the pump casing.
• Start the pump engine and partially restrict the discharge hose to improve priming time.
• When you shut off a pump, water will flow out of the suction hose, requiring priming again.