QP2H CENTRIFUGAL PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/04/08) — PAGE 17
SET-UP
SET-UP
1. Place pump as near to water as possible, on a firm
flat, level surface.
2. To prime pump, remove fill cap (Figure 2) and fill pump
casing with water. If the pump casing is not filled with
water before starting, it will not begin pumping.
3. Attach suction and discharge hoses to the pump. Check
that all hoses are
securely
attached to the pump. Make
certain suction hose (Figure 2) does not have any air
leakage. Tighten hose clamps and couplings as
required.
4. It is recommended that 2 clamps be used when
securing the suction hose to the inlet side (suction) of
the pump.
5. Remember suction hoses must be
rigid
enough not to
collapse when the pump is in operation.
6. Check that
the
discharge
hose (Figure 2) is not
restricted. Place hose so that it lays as straight as it is
possible on the ground. Remove any twists or sharp
bends from hose which may block the flow of water.
CAUTION — Strainer
The strainer should be positioned so it will remain completely
under water
. Running the pump with the strainer above
water for long periods can damage the pump.
Suction and discharge hoses are available
from Multiquip. Contact your nearest dealer
for more information.
7. The discharge hose is usually a
collapsible
(thin-
walled) hose, however if a thin-walled discharge hose
is not available, a rigid suction hose can be substituted
in its place.
8. Make sure the
suction strainer
(Figure 2) is clean and
securely attached to the water end of the suction hose.
The strainer is designed to protect the pump by preventing
large objects from being pulled into the pump.
