Installation; Physical Installation - red lion 6RLPG-2U Manuel Du Propriétaire

INSTALLATION

Physical Installation

Risk of injury or property damage from fire.
• The pump must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combusti-
ble materials such as leaves, grass, and brush.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage the fuel tank, causing fire. Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on
all sides of the pump for adequate cooling, maintenance, and servicing.
1. Locate the pump outdoors in a well-ventilated place.
2. Place pump on a rigid, level foundation to prevent the pump from tipping, rolling, sliding or creeping
while operating.
• If the pump is not stable, the weight of liquid-filled hoses could cause the unit to tip over.
3. Install a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of the pump.
• Use a suction hose the same size as the suction port on the pump.
• Keep the suction hose as short as possible. A collapsed, kinked, obstructed or long suction hose
will reduce prime and pumping performance and may contribute to loss of prime which can cause
pump to overheat.
• If the suction hose is long, increase it by one size to improve flow.
4. Slope the suction hose upwards to the pump to avoid air pockets and hard priming.
• If the suction hose is oriented vertically, use an elbow on the suction hose-to-pump connection to
prevent kinking.
5. Install discharge hose on discharge side of the pump.
• Keep the discharge hose as short as possible to allow the pump to have the greatest output.
6. Use thread compound on all pipe joints and double clamps on all hose joints.
NOTE: Connections must be airtight. One of the main causes of pumping problems is a leak in the suc-
tion line. Even a very small leak will reduce priming and pumping performance greatly.
7. Install a strainer basket on the end of the suction hose to filter debris and abrasives.
• Never operate the pump without the strainer basket installed.
8. Position the end of the discharge hose where you want the discharged water to be pumped. Secure/
anchor the discharge hose to avoid whipping.
INSTALLATION
Physical Installation
5