Priming The Pump - red lion RJS-PREM Série Manuel Du Propriétaire

PRIMING THE PUMP

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WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP BEFORE PRIMING IT. THE SEAL AND IMPELLER COULD BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.
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You will need enough water to fill the suction line(s) and casing.
NOTE:
Priming time depends on the distance from the water source to the pump (5–15 minutes).
USING AN INLINE CHECK VALVE
1. Open the discharge valve on the service line and nearby tap to
monitor water flow.
2. With a wrench, remove the priming plug.
3. Pour clean water through the priming plug opening.
4. Continue filling the pump until water flows out of the
priming hole.
5. Reinstall the priming plug; hand-tighten.
6. Start the pump. If a tap is visible, you may see a short discharge
of water that will last 5–10 seconds.
7. Run the pump for 2 minutes and then shut it off.
Remove the priming plug.
8. You have completed the first priming cycle, consisting of Steps
3 to 7. This process will have to be repeated from 2 to 6 times,
depending on the length of your suction line (approximately
one priming cycle for every 5 ft [1.5 m] of suction line). You
will know when to stop because the pump will begin to
pump water continuously.
9. Once the pump begins pumping water continuously,
firmly tighten the priming plug with a wrench.
10. If the pump does not draw water within 8 tries, shut it off
and check the suction line for leaks.
USING A FOOT VALVE
1. Open the discharge valve on the service line and nearby tap
to monitor water flow.
2. With a wrench, remove the priming plug.
3. Pour clean water through the priming plug opening. You will
need approximately 1 quart (1 liter) of water for every 3 ft
(1 m) of suction line.
NOTE: If you are unable to fill the suction line, please follow
the directions for an inline check valve.
4. Continue filling the pump until water flows out of the
priming hole.
5. Reinstall the priming plug; hand-tighten.
6. Start the pump. If the pump is primed correctly, it should start
pumping water immediately.
7. If within 2 minutes water is not being pumped continuously,
stop the pump. Remove the priming plug. Repeat Steps 3
through 7. If this does not work, stop the pump and check the
suction line for leaks.
8. Once the pump begins pumping water continuously,
firmly tighten the priming plug with a wrench.
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