Simer Pumps 3310P, 3307P, 3305P owner manual Installation for Surface Water, Scale

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possible fittings – especially elbows – as fittings increase friction in the pipe. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump. Use teflon tape or a teflon-based pipe joint com- pound on threaded pipe joints. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with teflon tape or a teflon based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

INSTALLATION FOR SURFACE WATER

1.Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body (see Figure 7).

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Figure 7: Install Control Valve and Pressure Gauge

2.Install ejector kit FP4875 or 29650 (kits are sold sep- arately). Follow the instructions provided with the kit. Align the venturi with the top hole on the front of the pump (see Figure 8).

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Figure 8: Install Ejector

3.The pump should be installed as close to the water as possible, with the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) in the suction pipe. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump.

4.Assemble a foot valve and suction pipe (see Figure 9). Make sure that the foot valve works freely. Use teflon tape or a teflon-based pipe joint compound on threaded pipe joints. Protect the foot valve assembly from fish, trash, etc, by installing a screen around it (see Figure 9).

To Household
Water System
Pressure Gauge
and Priming Port	Relief Valve
	Suction Pipe
	From Well

Built-in

Check

Valve

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Not At least		Foot
to	10'	Valve
Scale	5 to 10'	Screen

Figure 9: Surface Water Installation

5.Lower the pipe into the water until the strainer is five feet above the bottom. It should also be at least 10 feet below the water level in order to prevent the pump from sucking air.

6.Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the pump (see Figure 9). Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with teflon tape or a teflon based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the plumbing for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 /1-800-546-7867