Harbor Freight Tools 69297 Operation, Storage, To prevent electric shock and death, Y-fitting

Operation

To prevent electric shock and death:

Make sure that the Motor Cover is properly closed and sealed before priming or operation.

Note:

A foot valve on the inlet connection is critical to help prevent the pump from losing prime.

Note: Check that the water source and piping are clear of sand, dirt and debris.

2. Close the valve on the outlet side of the Y-fitting, and open the valve on the priming side of the Y-fitting.

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Y-fitting

(with one valve for each outlet)

Inlet Pipe

Outlet Pipe

Pump

3.Remove the Priming Plug and wait until water starts coming out of the Priming Plug. Replace the Priming Plug and tighten securely.

4.To start the pump:

a.Open the valve on the outlet side of the Y-fitting.

b.Make sure your hands are dry.

c.Plug in the pump.

d.Close the valve on the priming side of the Y-fitting.

CAUTION: Do not run the Pump Dry! Turn off the Pump immediately if water stops coming out the Outlet.

Foot

Valve

1.Connect a bucket full of at least 3 gallons of water to one side of the Y-fitting using a hose, as shown above. (If available, a continuous water supply, such as a spigot, may be used instead.) The bucket must be positioned higher than the pump’s outlet.

5.If you operate the Pump and no water comes out, shut the Pump off IMMEDIATELY. Check the pipes for air-tightness. Check also that the bottom of the Inlet pipe is underneath the surface of the water and a foot valve is properly installed.

6.After the pump is running properly, the priming hose and bucket can be disconnected.

Storage

1.If you will not be using the Pump for an extended period of time, drain the Pump Housing. First disconnect both the suction and outlet lines, then tip the pump so that all the water is drained from the pump cavity.

2.If the Pump sits idle for a period of 5 days or more, it should be unplugged and rotated with a screwdriver through the middle hole of the fan cover through several revolutions to prevent it from taking a permanent set.

3.If you use the Pump only occasionally, when you are done pumping, replace the Inlet and Outlet Covers to protect the unit.

SKU 69297 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5