Priming Procedure
Prior to the Pump being able to pump water, it MUST be primed. This is
a simple operation PROVIDED the following procedure is adhered to.
The Pump is fitted with an automatic priming valve of which under normal
operation the Pump will prime automatically.
BUT, in conditions where the Pump is initially immersed, the following short
procedure should be followed.
Note: the outlet for the priming valve is directly under the handle of the
Pump on the side of the housing. This small outlet (slot) needs to be kept
clear at all times of dirt, debris or layers of slime (Pic K).
Priming the Pump where the area to be
pumped is already dry to start with,
or up to 100mm of water.
This could be a drain pit, or a dry pond or an area
prone to flooding.
Install the Pump in the position required on the
dry mount, set the float switch, connect the outlet
plumbing and connect the mains power cable.
In this condition there is NO NEED to prime the Pump. As the water enters
the Pump area and rises around the Pump, the Pump will
automatically prime.
Priming the Pump where the Pump is lowered into water.
This could be a water filled pond, water tank, drainage pit, or any area which
is to be pumped and the water is already 100 mm or more deep.
With the outlet of the Pump fitted with the
required plumbing, prepare to lower the Pump
into the water, with the handle and electrical
cable entry upper most.
SLOWLY lower the Pump into the water.
Immersing the Pump from between the base and
the priming valve should take approx 25 seconds.
K.
