Pump installation, Positioning the pump – BJM Pumps SV1500F-230 User Manual
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½”, and that will be above the upper bearing. Do not overfill, an air gap of 10-15%
must be maintained for heat expansion.
PUMP INSTALLATION
SVF Series pumps have been evaluated for use with water or water based solutions.
Please contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Risk of electric shock. Pump models; SV400, SV750 (115v) are
supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. 230V single
phase pumps and all three phase pumps do not come with electric plug connectors. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
Lifting:
Attach a rope or lifting chain (not included) to the handle (or lifting rings) on the top of
the pump.
Do not lift the pump by the power cable or discharge hose/piping.
Proper lifting equipment (rope/chain) must be used.
POSITIONING THE PUMP
BJM Pumps, SVF Series pumps are designed to operate fully or partially submerged.
Avoid running the pump dry for extended periods of time. Refer to data sheet for
minimum submersion depth for your particular model. Data sheets can be obtained
online a
or by calling BJM Pumps, LLC at 860-399-5937. As a
general rule, SVF Series side discharge pumps can pump down to a level above the
suction cover. Pumping lower than the cover will permit air to enter the pump and
cavitate, lose prime or become air bound.
Do not run the pump dry.
Pump liquid should not exceed a maximum temperature of 104°F.
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 rope/chain. The SVF 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.
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.