{"product_id":"garmin-2-liter-pump-kit","title":"Garmin 2-Liter Pump Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePump assumbly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstallation mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 pcs of ORB-5 to 3\/8\" compression marine tube fitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNote: all other hydraulic fittings, tees and hoses must be sourced separately\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- sr-faq v=1 vendor=garmin source_sha256=6443b4649f8e76b9ef50a855e900ef07e369f3b80eb3abcea4bac430be2b405d --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre there requirements for connecting the pump to the steering system reservoir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pump must not be installed with an unvented reservoir as it can be damaged. Verify the reservoir is vented before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the mounting requirements for the 2-Liter Pump Kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pump must be installed in a dry location, protected from water and the weather. You should mount the pump horizontally, if possible. 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