EarthQuake WP6530 - Manual (Page 7)

Operator’s Manual
WP6520 and WP6530 Water Pumps
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INSTALLATION
UNPACk PUMP
1. Set aside the operators manual and parts bag. Carefully lift
the pump out of the box, remove any packing material and
cut any ties holding pieces to the pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
This pump is designed to be self-priming when installed and
operated as specified below.
1. The pump should be placed as close as possible to the liquid
being pumped. A pump with 20 foot suction lift will not
remove water as quickly as a pump with 5 foot suction lift.
SEE FIGURE 2.
2. Suction hose and fitting must be airtight.
Suction lines must be reinforced hose or rigid pipe. Non-re-
inforced hose will collapse due to the suction created by the
pump and prevent pump from operating.
3. A check valve must be used in the suction line to maintain
the self-priming capability. If no check valve is used the
pump will need to be primed at the start of each operation.
For best operation, the check valve should be installed at
the intake of the suction line.
4. A suction strainer is required to filter abrasive material
5. The discharge hose and fitting should not leak. A leak in the
discharge hose will allow water to spray out. Water spray
could be hazardous.
6. Keep all pipes and hose lines as short and straight as pos-
sible. Long lengths and curves in the pipes and hose lines
will reduce the pressure the pump develops.
IMPORTANT
AN AIR LEAk IN THE SUCTION LINE MAy PREVENT
PRIMING OF THE PUMP USE OF THREAD SEALANT IS
RECOMMENDED.
WARNING
SUPPORT PUMP AND PIPING WHEN ASSEMBLING
AND AFTER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAy
CAUSE PIPING TO BREAk, PUMP TO FAIL, ETC; ALL OF
WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTy DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURy.
5 ft. suction lift
20 ft.
suction
lift
Figure 2
IMPORTANT
NEVER MIx OIL WITH GASOLINE.
CAUTION
NEVER ADD FUEL WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT
FROM OPERATION. NEVER FILL THE TANk INDOORS.
DO NOT SMOkE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANk.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANk COMPLETELy. FILL TANk TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECk TO PROVIDE SPACE
FOR FUEL ExPANSION. WIPE ANy FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLy
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE ExHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOxIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLy GAS.
kEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAy
FROM ANy MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBy AREAS MAy
ExCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
NEVER SyPHON FUEL By MOUTH.