West Marine BilgePro Auto 600 Manual Del Usuario página 4

Installation
Please follow the installation instructions carefully to assure maximum
efficiency in your bilge pump operation.
1. Mount the pump in the lowest point of the bilge.
2. Select a point where the bilge water is to be pumped overboard as high
as possible above the water line and at the shortest distance from the
pump. Install a 3/4" (19mm) thru-hull fitting.
3. Fasten a 3/4" (19mm) fuel-resistant hose from the pump outlet to the
thru-hull fitting. Avoid sharp bends or loops. Support the hose
if necessary.
Note: In order to prevent air locks it is important that the hose not
be allowed to dip below the pump outlet. The hose should be
constantly rising.
4. Connect the brown wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery, and the
black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. See wiring diagram,
pages 13-14.
5. Important: All electrical wiring must be clamped with the connections
well above the bilge water level. Do not remove the insulation more than
necessary. All wiring connections should be sealed with a marine sealant
to avoid oxidation.
Use of Check Valve
The check valve supplied with your cartridge pump is used to prevent the
backflow of water. The utilization of the check valve requires you to be
mindful of its functionality. The check valve material is made of Nitrile
material to be used for water applications only. Also, the check valve will
reduce the flow of the pump. If flow is critical to the application of the
pump, it is recommended that the check valve not be used. Also, when
winterizing your boat, remove the check valve to avoid ice formation and/or
degradation of the check valve.
Installation:
Install check valve such that the tapered end is towards the direction of flow.
To install check valve, remove gasket in Duraport and replace the gasket
with the check valve which also acts as the gasket. Save the old gasket in
case you intend to not use the check valve at a later time.

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