Attwood 4612 Merkblatt
Tsunami Bilge Pump
4606, 4608, 4612, 4613 Series
Installation Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Form Number 69390 Rev. A
Form Number 69390 Rev. A
10-03
3
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WARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using this product.
To prevent personal injury, disconnect the power source when installing
or servicing this product. Always remove the boat from the water before
using 120V AC power tools.
To prevent personal injury, disconnect the power source when installing
or servicing this product. Always remove the boat from the water before
using 120V AC power tools.
DO NOT use pump to remove gasoline, oil or other flammable liquids.
Always use the fuse amperage rating specified for your pump model.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or fire hazards.
Always use the fuse amperage rating specified for your pump model.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or fire hazards.
Attwood bilge pumps are designed to exhaust STANDING WATER
ONLY. They are not intended to prevent rapid accumulation of
on-board water due to rough weather, hull damage, and/or other
unsafe navigational conditions.
ONLY. They are not intended to prevent rapid accumulation of
on-board water due to rough weather, hull damage, and/or other
unsafe navigational conditions.
Refer to Specification Chart to be sure you have selected the
proper pump:
proper pump:
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Three #8 stainless fasteners, suitable length for mounting surface
• Cordless drill and 1/8" (3mm) bit
• Hose clamps (Attwood # 9185, 2 per connection)
• Mounting pad: marine plywood, fiberglass cloth and resin
• Three #8 stainless fasteners, suitable length for mounting surface
• Cordless drill and 1/8" (3mm) bit
• Hose clamps (Attwood # 9185, 2 per connection)
• Mounting pad: marine plywood, fiberglass cloth and resin
• Manual (# 7615A) or automatic float switch (#4201 or 4202)
• Fuel-resistant, reinforced smooth bore outlet hose
• Fuel-resistant, reinforced smooth bore outlet hose
INSTALLATION LOCATION
1. Position pump in the lowest accessible part of the bilge. On
1. Position pump in the lowest accessible part of the bilge. On
sailboats, location should be centered over keel. (Figure 1)
12-Volt Models
ABYC Specifications
ISO Specifications
@13.6 VDC
@12 VDC
(GPH = Gal. Per Hour)
(LPH = Liters Per Hour)
0 ft.
3.3 ft
6.7 ft
0kPa
10kPa
Max
Part
Outlet
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Num./
Hose Motor Amp GPH/
GPH/
GPH/
LPH/
LPH/
(ft.@13.6v/
Series
I.D.
Cart.
Fuse amps
amps
amps
amps
amps
kPa@12v)
4606/600 3/4"
4620
2.5A 500/1.5
400/ 1.5 250/1.5 1705/1.3 1250/1.3 8'/27
4608/800 3/4"
4622
4A
800/3.0
660/3.0 510/3.0 2840/2.5 2274/2.5 14'/33
4612/1200 1-1/8" 4624
5A
1200/3.5 900/3.5 700/3.5 4169/3.0 3000/3.0 11' 7"/28
24-Volt Models
ABYC Specifications
ISO Specifications
@24.0 VDC
@24.0 VDC
(GPH = Gal. Per Hour)
(LPH = Liters Per Hour)
0 ft.
3.3 ft
6.7 ft
0kPa
10kPa
Max
Part
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Num.
Amp GPH/
GPH/
GPH/
LPH/
LPH/
(ft.@24v/
Series
Fuse amps
amps
amps
amps
amps
kPa@24v)
4609/800 3/4"
4623
2A
800/1.3
660/1.3 500/1.3 2842/1.1 2160/1.1 14'/31
4613/1200 1-1/8" 4625
2A
1200/1.5 900/1.5 725/1.5 4100/1.3 3100/1.3 11'/28
2. Do not mount pump directly to hull. Attach base strainer to a
marine plywood mounting pad that is fiberglassed to the hull.
HOSE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: To prevent airlock, hose must rise continually upward
to the thru-hull connector with no dips or sharp bends. Support hose
if necessary.
IMPORTANT: To prevent airlock, hose must rise continually upward
to the thru-hull connector with no dips or sharp bends. Support hose
if necessary.
1. Orient pump outlet for a direct, unobstructed hose path.
2. Secure all connections with hose clamps.
3. If no thru-hull connector exists, install at 12" min. (25mm) above
3. If no thru-hull connector exists, install at 12" min. (25mm) above
water line. Apply marine sealant around thru-hull flanges on
interior and exterior of hull.
interior and exterior of hull.
PUMP MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. To access mounting holes, remove base strainer. Hold housing with
1. To access mounting holes, remove base strainer. Hold housing with
one hand, depress locking tab with other. Twist counter-clockwise
and remove pump housing from base. It is not necessary to remove
motor cartridge for installation. (Figure 2)
and remove pump housing from base. It is not necessary to remove
motor cartridge for installation. (Figure 2)
Figure 1
Thru-Hull Connector
Hose & Clamp
Hose MUST Rise
Upward with NO DIP
Suitable Mounting Pad
Base Strainer
12" min. Above
Water Line
2. Use base as template to mark 3 mounting holes in mounting pad.
CAUTION: Do not drill through hull. Before drilling be sure mounted
pump will be correctly positioned with pump nozzle pointing toward
thru-hull connector. (Figure 1)
pump will be correctly positioned with pump nozzle pointing toward
thru-hull connector. (Figure 1)
3. Remove base. Drill three 1/8" (3mm) pilot holes at marked locations.
4. Replace base. Attach with #8 stainless steel fasteners.
4. Replace base. Attach with #8 stainless steel fasteners.
5. Re-attach pump to base. Insert into base, twist clockwise until tab
snaps in and prevents turning. (Figure 2)
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Make all wire connections above the highest water level. Use marine
grade wire connectors only. Waterproof all connections with suitable
materials. (Figure 3)
Make all wire connections above the highest water level. Use marine
grade wire connectors only. Waterproof all connections with suitable
materials. (Figure 3)
NOTE: Failure to make waterproof connections and fuse pump properly
will void the product warranty.
will void the product warranty.
Figure 2
Lock
Base Strainer
1/8" Pilot Holes
(3) #8 Fasteners
Pump Housing
Press Tab
To Unlock
To Unlock
Motor Cartridge Replacement
Lock
Motor
Cartridge
Tab
Cartridge
Tab
Unlock
Unlock