PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK
•Pump must not be more than 25 feet above the surface of the water.
•Use as few elbows and fittings as possible to reduce friction and maximize flow.
•Be sure pipe, fittings, and foot valve are clean and free of debris.
•There should be no air pockets or leaks in the suction pipe.
•Teflon tape should be used to seal threaded pipe connections.
INSTALLATION TIPS
•Wrap all threaded male pipe ends and fittings with teflon tape. This will ensure a good seal around all pipe connections.
•PVC Pipe Connections: Use PVC pipe primer on all glue joints before applying PVC cement. After applying PVC cement to both surfaces to be glued, connect pipe and fitting, turn pipe
INSTALLATION
LOCATION OF PUMP
Decide on an area for the pump installation that is suitable based on the enclosure rating of the electric pump motor. All Turf Boss pumps are UL778 approved and will be marked “ACCEPTABLE FOR OUTDOOR or INDOOR USE.”
•INDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION: Choose a clean,
•OUTDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION: When installing outside of the house, the pump should be protected by a pump house with auxiliary heat to prevent possible freezing.
Choose a clean location best suited for the water system. A prepared foundation is not essential, provided the surface is hard and level. It should provide access for servicing and allow convenient draining of the pump and service pipes. When installing outside of the house, the pump and piping system must be drained completely of water to prevent possible freezing when weather dictates.
Decide how to seal the well from surface contamination as required by local authorities. The most common device for this purpose is the SANITARY WELL SEAL. If the pipes from the well have to be kept below the frost line, either bury the wellhead or use a PITLESS ADAPTER that leaves the wellhead exposed for servicing while providing sealed openings in the well casing below the frost line.
Following are three well and water source applications for the Turf Boss sprinkler pump. Wells may differ slightly but the application is essentially the same.
Single Shallow Well (Figure 1)
The single shallow well is typically a drilled well with a 4" or 6" steel or plastic casing running vertically into the ground. The surface of the water should not exceed 25 feet in depth.
Connect the foot valve to the
first length of suction pipe and lower into well. Add pipe sections
as needed, securing them using one of the sealing methods previously mentioned. The foot valve should be AT LEAST five feet below the surface of the water to allow for water draw down.
Seal the top of the 4" or 6" well casing with a well seal to prevent debris from falling into the well.
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