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Sea Horse Pump Installation and User’s Guide
1. Relieve all system pressure and open all air bleeders on total hydraulic system prior to starting the
pump. See filter owner’s manual.
2. Ensure that all fittings, clamps, closures and couplings are tight and in accordance with equipment
manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Open suction and discharge valve to allow free flow of water. On flooded suction pumps with
strainer pot, the water source is higher than the pump. The water will flow into the pump strainer pot
and the pot will fill with water. On pumps without strainer pot, the water will fill the pump housing.
4. On non-flooded suction systems, the pump lid will have to be removed by rotating the lid counter-
clockwise to a stop and lifting the lid.
5. The pump strainer pot should be filled with water up to suction opening on the pump.
6. It is good practice to lubricate the lid o-ring with silicone lubricant each time the lid is removed. The
o-ring should be cleaned and inspected every time the strainer pot is opened.
7. The lid should be replaced on the pot by aligning the lid ears with the slots on the strainer pot. Press
the lid down and twist the lid clockwise to engage the lid.
8. The pump is now ready to prime. Energize the motor and the pump will prime. The time to prime will
depend on the suction lift and the distance and size of suction piping. Turn off power if the pump
does not prime within five minutes and refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section of this manual.
NOTICE: Never run the pump dry. Running dry may damage the seals and pump housing. Continued operation in
this matter could cause a loss of pressure, resulting in damage to the pump case, impeller, and seal and may cause
property damage and personal injury.
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