Finish Thompson SP11/15 SERIES SELF-PRIMING - Manual (Page 25)

Primes Slowly
• Mismatch of inner volute and impeller diameter
• Suction pipe diameter too large (larger than 1 1/2”)
• Closed discharge valve (valve should be open)
• Inner volute o-ring chemically attacked, cut, brittle, etc.
Excessive Power Consumption
• Head lower than rating
• Excessive flow
• Specific gravity or viscosity too high.
Vibration/Noise
• Loose magnet
• Drive magnet rubbing
• Pump cavitating from improper suction or feed
• Motor or piping not properly secured
• Foreign object in impeller
Section VIII - Warranty
Finish Thompson, Inc (manufacturer) warrants this pump product to be free of defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of five years from date of purchase by original purchaser. If a warranted defect, which is determined
by manufacturer’s inspection, occurs within this period, it will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option,
provided (1) the product is submitted with proof of purchase date and (2) transportation charges are prepaid to the
manufacturer. Liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing the product or parts thereof
and is in lieu of any other warranties, either expressed or implied. This warranty does not apply to normal wear of the
product or components. This warranty does not apply to products or parts broken due to, in whole or in part, accident,
overload, abuse, chemical attack, tampering, or alteration. The warranty does not apply to any other equipment used
or purchased in combination with this product. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for product damage or per-
sonal injuries sustained when the product is modified in any way. If this warranty does not apply, the purchaser shall
bear all cost for labor, material and transportation.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to process down
time, transportation costs, costs associated with replacement or substitution products, labor costs, product installation
or removal costs, or loss of profit. In any and all events, manufacturer’s liability shall not exceed the purchase price
of the product and/or accessories.
Ordering Spare Parts
Spare parts can be ordered from your local distributor. Always refer to the pump model to avoid error.
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