These pumps come with wire leads that are either 14, 16, or 18 AWG (2.5mm
gauge can be found printed on the leads. Below is a guide to use when extending the wires. Do not use a
smaller diameter wire than the pump's leads.
Recommended Wire Size
Total Wire Length (positive to pump to ground) — feet (meters)
0 – 6 ft
(0 – 1.8 m)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm
)
2
Operation
Ensure that the intake side of the line connected to the pump inlet is submerged in water. With power on
and the discharge line open, allow the pump to prime and purge air from the system. If equipped with an
on-demand pressure switch the pump will turn on when the discharge line is open and will turn off once the
line is closed and the switch off pressure is reached. When finished, manually turn off the power to the pump.
Note that the pump is intended for intermittent duty only. If allowed to overheat the thermal protection will
shut it off until sufficiently cooled, at which point it will automatically re-set.
Initial Startup
Maintenance
During Season
Periodically (monthly recommended) check electrical connections, hydraulic connections and plumbing
for looseness, any signs of damage, or anything else unusual. Inspect strainer as well and clean as needed.
Off-Season & Winterizing
Properly drain unit by removing the intake line from the fluid and running the pump until it is no longer
dispensing fluid. Winterize the unit (if in environment where temperatures will go below freezing) with an
appropriate anti-freeze by running the unit so as to fill with anti-freeze. Use potable anti-freeze. Never use
automotive anti-freeze. Do not allow any fluid in the pump to freeze. If this occurs the fluid will expand and
can crack the pump or damage internal components. Sanitizing the system is recommended before and after
long periods of storage or after any time the system is opened or contaminated.
6 – 10 ft
10 – 15 ft
(1.8 – 3 m)
(3 – 4.6 m)
14 AWG
(2.5 mm
)
2
15 – 30 ft
(4.6 – 5.5 m)
12 AWG
10 AWG
(4 mm
)
(6 mm
2
6
, 1.5 mm
, or 1 mm
). The wire
2
2
2
30 – 40 ft
(5.5 – 12.2 m)
8 AWG
)
(10 mm
2
Demand Off
Demand On
)
2