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4. MECHANICAL SYSTEM HOOKUP
Mount the Pump
The pump may be mounted horizontally or vertically. If mounted vertically, suspend from a rope and face the pump
head downward. Rigid mounting is not required in most installations. Observe the pump and ensure that it does not
overstress or loosen pipes as it starts. In non-battery systems like The Water Feature Solution Kit, starting is
gradual and the pump does not torque with the start. Mounting the pump directly to a wall or wood floor will
increase the noise heard in that structure.
Take every precaution to prevent the pump from freezing. The forged brass pump head will survive most light
freezes, but a hard freeze may damage it. If the pump is insulated for freeze protection, keep the motor exposed to
prevent overheating.
Once you have determined where the pump will be mounted and covered, use the flanges on the pump body to
mount it to a stable location if desired. Follow the chart below in determining the proper location and orientation of
the pump.
It is important to minimize Suction Lift. Suction lift refers to the pressure (negative pressure) on the suction (inlet)
side of the pump. As the vertical distance from the pump inlet to water increases, the suction lift pressure also
increases. The practical suction/intake pipe limit for any pump is 20 vertical feet to water at sea level (subtract 1 ft.
for every 1000 ft. of elevation). Limiting the pipe length to 2 to 3 feet will allow the pump to run quietly and more
reliably. Placing the pump downhill from the water source also helps to minimize suction lift.