A solids entrainment and quick disconnect system for a vertical or
submersible pump is disclosed in which a pump distribution plate having
guide members is provided for positioning near the floor of a well or
sump to facilitate the entrainment of solids into the pump inlet. The
quick disconnect system comprises an angled discharge adaptor that allows
the pump to be vertically lowered onto the pump distribution plate in a
manner to not only assure registration and sealing of the pump inlet to
the pump distribution plate, but to provide comprehensive mating and
sealing of the pump discharge outlet to the discharge piping of the sump
or pit.