At higher altitudes:
1) Reduced atmospheric pressure lowers NPSH available — select pumps with better NPSHr,
2) Self-priming height decreases,
3) Motor cooling efficiency drops due to thinner air — consider derating,
4) Verify motor performance at altitude.
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