A. Suction Port Connection (Figure 4)
Step 1:
Attach the foot valve or well point to pipe assembly and lower pipe and foot valve until it is at least five feet below the water level. If you are using a well, temporarily clamp the pipe to the well casing to prevent the pipe from sliding into the well. If well is in a 4" or 6" casing, use a well seal at the surface. Never use a suction pipe size smaller than the size of the suction port on the pump.
Step 2:
Connect the necessary elbows, fittings, check valves, and pipe from the water to the pump suction port on front of pump. When using PVC, pre- assemble pipe and fittings to the pump BEFORE applying PVC cement to ensure proper cuts and inventory. Use teflon tape on all male threads, wrapping clockwise (when facing pipe) 1 to 2 layers thick. Tighten all threaded pipe fittings until snug.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN PIPE AND FITTINGS!! Tighten joints hand tight plus 1/2 turn with
pipe wrench.
B. Discharge Port Connections (Figure 5)
Step 1:
Thread male adapter or pipe nipple into discharge port on top of pump. (Use teflon tape on thread)
Figure 5
PRIMING PORT
1-1/2"
DRAIN PLUG
Step 2:
Connect pipe between the sprinkler manifold and the pump discharge. Discharge pipe size should increase with long pipe runs. Discharge pipe size may equal discharge port size for distances up to 100'. Increase discharge pipe size by one size for distances of 100' to 300'. For 300' to 600', increase pipe size by two sizes. This will reduce pressure loss caused by friction.
Figure 4
PRIMING PORT
Step 3:
Tighten all threaded pipe connections with pipe wrench until snug. Do not over tighten.
WELL POINT | MULTIPLE WELL |
INSTALLATION | POINT INSTALLATION |
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| PVC PIPE |
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DRAIN PLUG | ELBOW |
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VALVE
CHECK
VALVE
ELBOW
GALVANIZED
PIPE
WELL
SEAL
WELL POINT
PVC PIPE
CHECK
VALVE
TO
PUMP
ELBOW
GALVANIZED
PIPE
WELL POINT
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