BJM Pumps KZE550-575 - Manual (Page 8)

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Do not run pump dry.
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Pump liquid should not exceed a maximum temperature of 104°F.
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Never place the pump on loose or soft ground. The pump may sink, preventing
water from reaching the impeller. Place on a solid surface or suspend the pump
with a lifting chain. The KZE Series pumps are provided with a suction strainer to
prevent large solids from clogging the impeller. Any spherical solids which pass
through the strainer should pass through the pump.
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For maximum pumping capacity, use the proper size non-collapsible hose or rigid
piping. A check valve may be installed after the discharge to prevent back flow
when the pump is shut off.
PUMP ROTATION
Two ways to check the correct pump rotation:
1. By looking at the impeller; the rotation of the impeller should be counter
clockwise. As seen from the bottom.
2. By looking from the top of the pump. Since the impeller cannot be seen, the best
way to check the rotation is to check the kick back motion of the pump when the
pump just starts. The kick back motion of the pump should be counter clockwise
as shown in the picture below.