Attwood Sahara Series Automatic Bilge Pumps User Manual
Sahara series automatic bilge pumps
4505 / 4507 / 4511 Installation Instructions
SA
VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Form Number 69370 Rev
. D
08-09
Sahara Series Automatic
Bilge Pumps
CAUTION:
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using this product.
This pump is sealed and, therefore, submersible. However
, the electrical wire connections must not
be submerged. For extra protection, coat the butt joints and adjacent wire ends liberally with liquid
electrical tape such as MDR
®
or Starbrite
®
.
Specifi
cations
ABYC Specifi
cations
ISO Specifi
cations
13.6-volts DC
12.0-volts DC
(GPH=Gallons Per Hour)
(LPH=Liters Per Hour)
0 ft.
3.3 ft.
6.7 ft.
10kPa
20kPa
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Max
Head
Part
Amp
GPH/
GPH/ GPH/ LPH/
LPH/
Num.
Model
Fuse
amps
amps amps amps
amps
kPa@12v)
4505
S500
2.0
500/1.5
350/1.4 200/1.4 1136/1.2
598/1.2
9'/24
4507
S750
5.0
750/3.0
625/2.8 450/2.8 1817/2.5
1306/2.5
16'/36
4511
S1100
6.0
1100/4.0
970/3.8 750/3.8 3104/3.3
2328/3.3
11'7"/28
W
A
RNING:
T
o
prevent injur
y,
always disconnect the power sour
ce when installing or ser
vicing
any electrical product.
DO NOT use pump to remove gasoline, oil or other fl
ammable liquids.
Always use the fuse amperage rating specifi
ed for your pump model. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injur
y or fi
re hazards.
Attwood bilge pumps are designed to exhaust ST
ANDING W
A
TER ONL
Y.
They are not intended to
prevent rapid accumulation of on-board water due to rough weather
, hull damage, and/or other
unsafe navigational conditions.
REQUIRED MA
TERIALS
•
Hose and thru-hull fi
ttings, available separately from Attwood:
Sahara Model 4505 and 4507–
3/4" I.D. hose: Attwood No. 4199 (includes 2 clamps)
3/4" I.D. thru-hull: No. 3873 (straight), No. 66541 or 66547 (stainless steel straight), No. 3877
(90°), or No. 3878 (double-end)
Sahara Model 4511–
1-1/8" I.D. hose: No. 11551 (clamps not included)
1-1/8" I.D. thru-hull: No. 3874 (white), No. 3874A (black) or
No. 66543, 66549 (stainless steel), or No. 3879 (90°)
•
Two (2) hose clamps suitable for (3/4" or 1-1/8") hose.
•
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL dash-mounted control switch (Attwood No. 7615A).
•
In-line fuse connector (Attwood No. 14341) and appropriate size fuse.
•
Three (3) stainless steel #6 x 1/2" self-tapping screws, round or pan head. Use a #32 drill bit for
pilot holes.
•
Four (4) wire butt-connectors for 16-gauge wire.
•
Two (2) insulated spade terminal connectors for 16-gauge wire.
•
Suitable means to make electrical connections waterproof.
• Cordless
drill.
• Screwdriver
.
OPTIONAL MA
TERIALS
•
1/2"-thick marine plywood block (slightly larger than pump base).
•
W
aterproof adhesive (epoxy
, silicone adhesive, or fi
berglass resin) to mount block.
•
16-gauge wire (brown and black).
PUMP MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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A
RNING:
Remove the pump mounting base (See Figure 3). Failure to do this prevents the
pump from starting when water is present.
1.
Make sure the hull thickness is at least 1/2" thick. If not, place a block of 1/2" marine plywood
(slightly larger than pump base) in the lowest part of the bilge. Be sure that the pump cover can
be removed for cleaning in this position. Glue the plywood to the hull with a waterproof adhesive
(epoxy
, silicone adhesive, or fi
berglass resin). See Figure 1.
2.
Position the pump in the lowest part of the bilge on a fl
at, level sur
face (on the plywood block if it
has been installed) with the outlet pointing toward the transom.
3.
Be sure outlet nozzle is level. If pointed upward or downward,
an airlock may form in the pump.
(See Figure 1.)
4.
The fl
oat end of the pump must be level with or above the pump end
(See Figure 1). This prevents
the pump from running out of water while the fl
oat is still high enough to activate the pump.
5.
Mark location of the three (3) mounting holes with a pencil or scribe.
W
A
RNING:
When drilling holes do not drill through the hull!
6.
Carefully drill two 1/8" diameter pilot holes in marked area and drive a screw in each hole.
7.
Slide hose clamps (one to clamp hose to the pump, the other for the thru-hull connector) over end
of the hose. For
ce hose over the discharge nozzle of the pump. Install clamp.
8.
Route hose on an upward incline to the thru-hull connector
. A
void dips in hose that can trap water
and airlock the pump. A
void putting excess tension on hose, which can damage the pump outlet.
9.
For
ce the hose over the thru-hull barbs and clamp into place.
THRU-HULL CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS
If no thru-hull connector exists, choose a location for the fi
tting.
1.
Position thru-hull fi
ttings at least 12" above the water line to prevent water from coming back into
the hull. On sailboats, mount the thru-hull high enough on the center of the transom to be above
the water line at all times.
2.
Place fi
tting, if possible, on the same side as the steering wheel so the driver can see discharge of
water when the pump is working properly
.
3.
Drill hole to match outside diameter of the thru-hull connector thread.
4.
Place a small bead of suitable marine sealant around inside of the thru-hull connector fl
ange.
W
A
RNING:
Do not allow sealants containing acetic acid (smells like vinegar) such as
silicone rubber sealant to contact the plastic pump housing or thru-hull connector
. Such sealants
can attack the plastic, causing the pump housing to crack, resulting in pump failure.
5.
Insert thru-hull connector through the hole and tighten to hold the thru-hull connector fi
rmly in
place.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the nut.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
W
A
RNING:
Be certain that power sour
ce is 12-volt D.C. Higher voltage will damage the pump.
1.
Using the full length of wire provided (and additional wire if necessar
y), connect wires to the pump
as shown in the diagram. (See Figure 2.)
2.
Route wires out of the way and secure them to the bulkhead to avoid pulling.
3.
Using butt connectors sized for 16-gauge wire, splice fuse holder into positive lead (brown) between
the batter
y and switch. Position fuse holder in a location that is easily accessible for changing fuses.
IMPOR
TANT
:
Use fuses of the proper amperage (See Specifi
cation Chart at top of sheet).
W
A
RNING:
F
AILURE TO PROPERL
Y FUSE AND MAKE THE APPROPRIA
TE W
A
TERPROOF
CONNECTIONS WILL VOID THE PRODUCT W
ARRANTY
.
4
. Install a Three-W
ay Switch (Attwood No. 7615A) that allows for automatic or manual switching modes.
5.
Turn the pump on and twist the T
est Knob clockwise to check operation. Feed water into the pump.
If output appears to be too low
, check the wire connections. Reversed connections result in opposite
impeller rotation that drastically reduces capacity and can cause premature pump failure.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Occasionally check your pump to be certain debris is not jamming the impeller and/or fl
oat within
the housing. Use the test knob by rotating in a clockwise direction. Careful attention will guarantee
outstanding pump per
formance.
To
clean the water chamber
, remove pump housing from the mounting base by pressing in tabs on
sides. Lift the pump housing away
. (See Figure 3.)
To
clean the impeller
, remove the impeller guard screw and lift the impeller guard.
Remove all debris that has accumulated in pump chamber and around the impeller
. Ensure that all
debris is removed from strainer slots around the pump base.
Inspect the impeller to ensure that it is fi
rmly attached to shaft and is not cracked or broken.
Replace impeller guard, screw
, and pump housing on base. Be certain that all tabs are fully engaged.
Periodically check the electrical connections to ensure they are water
-resistant and mounted high and dr
y.
Do not use household cleaners on the pump because many of them may damage the pump materials.
A
TTWOOD BILGE PUMPS LIMITED W
ARRANTY
This Attwood Bilge Pump carries a three (3) year warranty
. See product catalog or www
.attwoodmarine.com
for details.
©2008 Attwood Corporation
1016 N. Monroe Street, Lowell, MI 49331-0260 www
.attwoodmarine.com
Figure 1 / Figura 1
Abbildung 1 / Figur 1
D
A
F
BC
E
Figure 2
A.
12 V
olt Batter
y
B.
Suitable Fuse (see chart)
C.
Manual
D.
Off
E.
Automatic
F.
3-W
ay Switch #7615A
G.
Black
H.
Brown/White or T
an
I.
Brown
J.
Te
st Knob
Figure 2
A.
Batterie de 12 volts
B.
Fusible convenable (voir le tableau des spécifi
cations)
C.
Manuel
D.
Arrêt
E.
Automatique
F.
Interrupteur automatique à 3 directions - N°7615A
G.
Noir
H.
Brun/blanc ou beige
I.
Brun
J.
Poignée d’essai
Figura 2
A.
Batería de 12 voltios
B.
Fusible adecuado (ver T
abla)
C.
Manual
D.
Apagado
E.
Automático
F.
Interruptor de tres vías #7615A
G.
Negro
H.
Marrón/blanco o café
I.
Marrón
J.
Perilla de prueba
Abbildung 2
A.
12 V
olt Akkumulator
B.
Passende Sicherung (siehe T
abelle)
C.
V
o
n
Hand
D.
Aus
E.
Automatisch
F.
3-W
eg-Schalter T
eilenummer 7615A
G.
Schwar
z
H.
Braun / W
eiß oder Hellbraun
I.
Braun
J.
Te
stknopf
Figur 2
A.
12-voltsbatteri
B.
passande säkring (se diagram)
C.
manuellt
D.
från
E.
automatiskt
F.
3-vägsströmbr
ytare nr 7615A
G.
svart
H.
brun/vit eller beige
I.
brun
J.
testknapp
Figure 1
A.
Float End Of Pump
B.
Pump Outlet Pointing T
o
T
ransom
C.
Transom
D.
Toward Bow
E.
Level Parallel T
o
Bottom Of Boat
F.
1/2" Thick Mounting Block
Figure 1
A.
Extrémité de la pompe où se trouve le
fl otteur pointant
B.
Orifi
ce de refoulement de la pompe pointant
vers le caisson
C.
Caisson
D.
V
ers
l’étrave
E.
Bloc de fi
xation de 1/2 po d’épaisseur
F.
À niveau et parallèle au fond de l’embar
cation
Figura 1
A.
Extremo fl
otante de la bomba
B.
Salida de la bomba en dirección hacia
la bovedilla
C.
Bovedilla
D.
Hacia la proa
E.
Nivel paralela a la parte inferior de
la embar
cación
F.
Tabla de montaje de 1.3 cm de espesor
Abbildung 1
A.
Schwimmerende der Pumpe
B.
Pumpenauslass zeigt zum Heckspiegel
C.
Heckspiegel
D.
Zum
Bug
E.
Niveau parallel zum Kiel des Boots
F.
Montageplatte 1/2 Zoll
Figur 1
A.
pumpens fl
ottörände
B.
pumputloppet riktat mot akterspegeln
C.
akterspegel
D.
mot
fören
E.
vågrätt parallellt med botten på båten
F.
1/2 tum tjock monteringskloss
G
A
I
D
C
E
F
B
H
J
Figure 2 / Figura 2
Abbildung 2 / Figur 2
Figure 3 / Figura 3
Abbildung 3 / Figur 3
Figure 1
A.
Remove
(1)Screw
B.
Impeller Guard
C.
Depress (2)T
abs
Figure 1
A.
Retirez 1 vis
B.
Garde-palettes
C.
Appuyez sur les (2) languettes
Figura 1
A.
Extraiga (1) tornillo
B.
Protección del impulsor
C.
Pulse las (2) lengüetas
Abbildung 1
A.
Eine Schraube entfernen
B.
Rotorsicherheitsabdeckung
C.
Zwei Laschen hinein drücken
Figur 1
A.
avlägsna (1) skruv
B.
impellerskydd
C.
tr
yck ned (2) fl
ikar
C
B
A