Instruction Manual

IV. Piping
1. The suction line should be installed as short and straight as possible, with a minimum of bends.
The internal diameter of the suction pipe must be equal to, or greater than the ports of the
pump.
2. The connection between the suction line and pump must be airtight, and the suction pipe must
be positioned so it has an upward slope to the pump (thus avoiding the formation of air pockets).
3. If it is likely the water supply may contain solid particles, such as leaves and sand, a filter should
be installed on the suction line.
4. If hose is used as the suction pipe, it must be non-collapsible.
5. To minimize pressure drop, the discharge pipe should be at least the same size as the discharge
port of the pump.
6. For long suction pipes or high suction lifts over 13 ft, the suction pipe should be of greater
diameter than the suction port.
7. Ensure all connections are completely sealed using thread tape only.
V. Connections to Water Source
1. Flooded Suction- from Well System
With gravity feed to the pump, there are no special adjustments to be made. See Fig. 4 below
for recommended layout. Simply make necessary plumbing connections and apply power. The
pump is ready to use.
Fig. 4
Check Valve
Check Valve
Isolation Valve
Union
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Relief valve
To Drain
Storage Tank
IV. PIPING
1. The suction line should be installed as short and straight as possible, with a minimum of bends.
The internal diameter of the suction pipe must be equal to, or greater than the ports of the pump.
2. The connection between the suction line and pump must be airtight, and the suction pipe must be
positioned so it has an upward slope to the pump (thus avoiding the formation of air pockets).
3. If it is likely the water supply may contain solid particles, such as leaves and sand, a lter should
be installed on the suction line.
4. If hose is used as the suction pipe, it must be non-collapsible.
5. To minimize pressure drop, the discharge pipe should be at least the same size as the discharge
port of the pump.
6. For long suction pipes or high suction lifts over 13 ft, the suction pipe should be of greater
diameter than the suction port.
7. Ensure all connections are completely sealed using thread tape only.
V. CONNECTIONS TO WATER SOURCE
1. FLOODED SUCTION- FROM WELL SYSTEM
With gravity feed to the pump, there are no special adjustments to be made.
See Fig. 3 below for recommended layout. Simply make necessary plumbing connections and apply
power.
The pump is ready to use.
Built in the U.S.A.
5
Storage Tank
Union
Isolation Valve
Check Valve
Check Valve
Check Valve
Check Valve
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Well Supply Home Supply