Use and Care Manual

8
Shallow Well Installation (continued)
5
Connecting the rigid pipe to the
pump inlet
6
Connecting a flexible plastic pipe
Install pressure gauge in the pump body.
Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
Connect a section of 1-1/4 in. rigid pipe to the pump inlet.
Attach a check valve (sold separately) to the other end of the
rigid pipe.
Attach a section of 1-1/4 in. rigid pipe to the other end of the
check valve.
Connect a flexible plastic pipe to the 1-1/4 in. rigid pipe.
Connect the other end of the plastic pipe to the rigid pipe
extending from the well seal.
Tighten the flexible plastic pipe two ends with clamps. Ensure the
pipe slopes slightly toward the well (to prevent air trapping in the
pipe).
7
Connecting a discharge tee to the
pump
8
Connecting a PVC adaptor to the
discharge tee
Wrap thread tape around threads of a 1 in. discharge tee (sold
separately).
Using a pipe wrench, thread the 1 in. discharge tee into the
discharge hole on the top of the pump.
Wrap thread tape around the threads of a 1 in. male PVC adaptor
(sold separately).
Thread the adaptor into the discharge tee.