The pump has a large 6 in. Debris basket. it is connected to the pump housing with a union nut this makes it easy if you need to rotated the head as the basket can be remounted with no problem once you have rotated the head. Pumps come with a 3 ft. Long power cord with the standard 3 prong plug. This pump is ready to go when you receive it. Simply remove the pump from the box open the cover on the debris basket where you will find the Gasket that needs to be inserted into the basket nut & then simply install the basket on the face of the pump. Reinstall your hoses from your Old pump connect them to the pool filter & simply plug in the pump. Of course be sure the pump is full of water before you power up the pump so that you do not burn up the pump shaft Seal. Features. 1 HP 1-speed 9.8 amps 115V 60Hz - automatic overload protection.. hi-flo side Discharge.The center discharge comes out of the top in the center of the wetend. The side discharge comes out the top but is located off to the side. They are both vertical. Side discharge does not come out at a 3:00 position. On off switch on bottom of Motor cover. Dimension - 10.875 L x 7.625 w x 24.375 H in.