How do I start my pump?
With the anti-leak check valve (right next to the pump):
- Fill the pump casing with water via the plug at the top of the pump.
- Make sure that the pump can discharge water through the discharge.
- Briefly switch on the pump, but make sure you do not leave it to operate too long without water.
- Repeat the steps above until you get water.
- It is preferable to repeat these steps a few times rather than to allow the pump to operate without water for any length of time.
- If you aren’t getting any water, there is probably a leak in the inlet.
- Check all the joins or re-connect them and repeat the steps above.
- If you are getting water, make sure the taps are open so the pump does not overheat
If you have fitted an anti-leak check valve at the bottom (in the inlet):
- Fill the pump casing with water (in that case, you fill the whole suction pipe immediately).
- Make sure that the pump can discharge water through the outlet.
- Switch on the pump.
- Are you getting any water? If you are getting water, make sure the taps are open so the pump does not overheat.