Operating Guide

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MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FLOW RATE BY PIPE SIZE - TABLE 1
PIPE SIZE FLOW RATE
WATER
VELOCITY
PIPE SIZE FLOW RATE
WATER
VELOCITY
Inches MM GPM
Liter/
Min
Ft/sec
Meters/
sec
Inches MM GPM
Liter/
Min
Ft/sec
Meters/
sec
1.5” 50 50.76 192 6 2.44 2.5” 75 119.40 452 8 2.44
2” 63 83.65 317 8 2.44 3” 90 184.32 698 8 2.44
NOTE – No system should allow any higher than 8-ft/sec (2.44 meters/sec) water velocity. It is recommended
that a minimum length of piping, equivalent to 10 pipe diameters, be used between the pump suction inlet and
any plumbing ttings.
PUMP MOUNT MUST:
• Allow pump inlet height to be as close to water level as possible.
• Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction losses).
• Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
• Be protected from excess moisture and ooding.
• Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
• Incorporate a straight portion of pipe prior to pump inlet no less than (5) pipe diameters in length.
Hazardous Pressure. Pumps, lters, and other equipment/components of a swimming
pool ltration system operate under pressure. Incorrectly installed and/or improperly
tested ltration equipment and/or components may fail resulting in injury and/or property damage.
PLUMBING
Use Teon tape to seal threaded connections on molded plastic components. All plastic ttings must be new
or thoroughly cleaned before use. NOTE - Do NOT use Plumber’s Pipe Dope as it may cause cracking of
the plastic components. When applying Teon tape to plastic threads, wrap the entire threaded portion of
the male tting with one to two layers of tape. Wind the tape clockwise as you face the open end of the tting,
beginning at the end of the tting. The pump suction and outlet ports have molded-in thread stops. Do NOT
attempt to force hose connector tting past this stop. It is only necessary to tighten ttings enough to
prevent leakage. Tighten tting by hand and then use a tool to engage tting an additional 1 ½ turns. Use care
when using Teon tape as friction is reduced considerably; do NOT over-tighten tting or you may cause
damage. If leaks occur, remove connector, clean o󰀨 old Teon tape, re-wrap with one to two additional layers
of Teon tape, and re-install connector.
FITTINGS
Fittings restrict ow. For better e󰀩ciency, use the fewest possible ttings (but at least two suction outlets).
Avoid ttings that could cause an air trap. Pool and spa ttings MUST conform to the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical O󰀩cials (IAPMO) standards. Use a non-entrapping suction tting in pool (multiple
drains) or double suction (skimmer and main drain).