Use and Care Manual

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Shallow Well Installation (continued)
9
Connecting a tank tee to the
pressure tank
10
Checking the pressure in the
tank
 Wrap all threads with thread tape.
 In order for the pump and the pressure tank (sold separately)
to operate properly, the pressure tank needs to be drained of all
water BEFORE INSTALLING IT TO THE PUMP.
 Thread a 10 in. tank tee (sold separately) or another necessary
size tee into the pressure tank.
 Plug one outlet on top of the tank tee with a 1/4 in. plug (sold
separately) and install a pressure gauge (sold separately) on
the other outlet on top of the tank tee.
 Thread two 1 in. female PVC adaptors (sold separately) onto the
two inlet sides of the tank tee.
 Thread a 1/2 in. relief valve and a 1/2 in. drain valve (both sold
separately) to the front of the tank tee.
 Air pressure in the tank must be 2 psi lower than the "cut-in" of
the pressure switch.
NOTE: The pump has a 30/50 psi pressure switch, which
means the "cut-in" is 30 psi; therefore, the tank needs to
be set to 28 psi. To check the pressure in the tank, use a
tire pressure gauge (not included). If more air is needed,
add air to the tank with a tire pump or air compressor. If
less is needed, bleed out some air.
11
Connecting the pump with the
water system
12
Priming the pump and rigid pipe
CAUTION: Never install a shut-off valve between the
pump and the tank, as this can cause excessive friction
loss and can damage the pressure switch and/or pump.
If necessary, only install a fully open gate valve (sold
separately).
 Using PVC purple primer and PVC cement, attach a section of 1
in. PVC pipe (sold separately) as needed to connect the 1 in.
male PVC adaptor on the discharge tee to the 1 in. female PVC
adaptor on the tank tee.
 Attach another section of 1 in. PVC pipe (sold separately) as
needed to connect the other 1 in. female PVC adaptor on the
tank tee to the water system from the house.
WARNING: If the pump’s level is lower than the suction
pipe, the air may trap in the pipe. The pump may not work
properly.
 To prime, remove both:
a. The two plugs from the top of the two discharge tees (water
will be filled in here), and;
b. The air plug in front of the discharge tee (this is to allow air to
vent out while priming). Fill the two discharge tees with water
until water overflows.
NOTE
: It may take some time to fully fill the pipes and the
pump completely. Keep watching the discharge tee water level
and make sure the water level is stable and no air bubbles come
out from the discharge tee.
 Wrap the two discharge tee plugs and air plug threads with
thread tape and re-attach to the pump. Tighten with a wrench.