Owner's Manual

PUMP INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Use only PTFE pipe thread sealant tape
for making all threaded connections to the pump
itself. Do not use pipe joint compounds on plastic
pumps: they can react with the plastic in the pump
components. Make sure that all pipe joints in the
suction pipe are air tight as well as water tight. If the
suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to
pull water from the well.
1. Bolt pump to solid, level foundation.
2. Support all piping connected to the pump.
3. Wrap 1-1/2 to two layers of PTFE pipe thread
sealant tape clockwise (as you face end of pipe) on
all male threads being attached to pump.
4. Tighten joints hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTICE: Install pump as close to well head as poss-
ible. Long piping runs and many fittings create friction
and reduce flow.
NOTICE: For long horizontal pipe runs, install a
priming tee between check valve and well head as
shown in Figure 6. For driven point installations, install
a check valve as shown in Figure 6. Be sure check
valve flow arrow points toward pump.
Use schedule 80 or iron pipe. See “Well Pipe In stalla-
tion” for more information.
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Pump/Piping Installation
Figure 8 – Bolt Pump Down Figure 9 – Independently Support All Piping Attached
to Pump
Figure 10 – Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on
pipe joints and connections to pump.
Figure 11 – Don’t overtighten.
No air leaks In
Suction pipe.
If air flows
water won’t
Use PTFE tape.
Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or pipe joint
compound approved for use on PVC.
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Don’t Hit
Thread Stops
Don’t
Overtighten
From
Well
Pump
Body
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Turns With Wrench.
Drawings are for PDSS,
PD, and PD2 Series pumps.
PD2 Series is shown.