GPI EZ-8 Manual Del Propietario Del Producto página 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
electric power to the pump without coverplates in place. Always disconnect power
before repairing or servicing
National, State, and Local codes. Including, but not limited to; NEC/CSA 22.1/ANSI/IEC/
NFPA 70, 30, and 30A. You, as the owner, are responsible for seeing that the installation
and operation of your pump complies with all applicable codes. Rigid conduits must be
used to install wiring. Note that the lead wires are factory-sealed, isolating the motor
from the junction box. Failure to follow these wiring instructions may result in death or
serious injury from shock, fire or explosion.
Mechanical Connections
NOTE: All threaded fuel connections must be sealed with thread tape or a pipe
thread-sealing compound approved for use with petroleum fuels and tightened
fuel tanks, trailers, etc. Connection to a battery will depend upon the application. If
securely to prevent leakage.
the pump is to be installed in a Class I, Division I location please contact GPI for the
appropriate product.
NOTE: This pump must be mounted on a vented tank. If the tank is not vented,
contact GPI for the correct vent.
NOTE: This pump is designed to mount directly to a 2 inch (5.08 cm) tank
opening. The suction pipe should extend to within 3 inches (7.62 cm) of tank
cigarette lighter wire, as improperly sized wires could overheat and cause a fire.
bottom. Apply thread tape, or a thread-sealing compound approved for use with
IMPORTANT: Verify switch is in OFF position, then route the electrical wires
petroleum fuels, to the suction pipe thread and securely tighten the suction pipe
to the source of the vehicle power system. Be sure to support the wires as
to the pump inlet port.
necessary and protect them from sharp edges, heat, or anything that could
NOTE: This pump is designed to self-prime with dry gears. Expect suction lift as
damage the wires.
follows:
Manual Nozzle:
If you require a greater initial prime height, coat the gears with fluid by removing
the plug on the top of the pump and pour a small quantity of motor oil into the
gear cavity. Replace the plug and try again. A foot valve with pressure relief may
be needed to maintain prime.
Install Suction Pipe
1. Wrap the threaded mount of the fuel pump with three or four turns of
supplied thread tape or a thread-sealing compound approved for use with
petroleum fuels.
NOTE: For Aluminum Tank Installation - To prevent thread galling of aluminum
fittings, always prepare the threads for assembly using an anti-seize compound
such as Loctite
2. Using pliers, remove the plastic plug from inlet port on bottom of pump.
3. Wrap the threaded end of suction pipe with three or four turns of supplied
thread tape or a thread-sealing compound approved for use with petroleum
fuels (see Figure 2). Thread the suction pipe into the inlet fitting on the
bottom of the pump and hand tighten until snug (see Figure 3).
Figure 2
Coverplates protect the operator from moving parts. Never
operate the pump without coverplates in place. Never apply
If the pump is to be installed in a hazardous (classified) location,
it must be installed by a licensed electrician and conform to all
NOTE: The MU, AU, MD, and AD pumps are pre-wired for
installation in Class I, Division 2 locations such as portable
Do not attempt to power the pump from vehicle wiring smaller
than the cord gauge specified in the owners manual such as the
5 .5 feet (1.7 m) with diesel
6.7 feet (2.1 m) with gasoline
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940 or equivalent.
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