AquaTools 1 HP, Owner'S Manual, Page: 4 / 12

GENERAL
Pump has been carefully assembled, tested, inspected and
packed at our factory. Note any damage to product on de-
livery ticket and file claim promptly with carrier or store of
purchase.
INSTALLATION
Locate pump as close as possible to pool (no more than
8 ft. above pool water level).
For ease of pump/motor removal, install pipe unions on
suction and discharge pipes close to pump.
Pump mount must:
Be solid-level-rigid-vibration free. (To reduce vibration
and pipe stress, bolt pump to mount.)
Allow pump suction inlet height at or below water level
in pool.
Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction
losses).
Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
Be protected from excess moisture.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
NOTICE: Use Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik for making
all threaded connections to pump. Do not use pipe
dope; it will cause stress cracking in pump.
NOTICE: Pump suction and discharge connections have
molded-in thread stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in
beyond these stops. Tighten pump/trap fittings only as re-
quired to ensure tight connection (1-1/2 turns past hand
tight). Do not overtighten. Use care when using teflon
tape as friction is reduced considerably; do not over-
tighten connections or damage may occur.
Teflon Taping Instructions:
Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
Wrap male pipe threads with 1 to 2 layers of teflon tape,
winding tape clockwise as you face start of thread.
Cover entire threaded portion of pipe.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or tighten past thread stop in
pump port!
If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean old tape, rewrap with
one to two additional layers of tape and remake connec-
tion.
NOTICE: Support all piping connected with pump!
PIPING
For pump discharge use 1-1/2" PVC pipe or reinforced
hose.
For pump suction on all models, use 1-1/2" reinforced
hose.
Increase size if a long run is needed. For pipe larger than
port, use reducing fitting in trap port.
To avoid pump strain, support suction and discharge in-
dependently. Place supports near pump.
To avoid strain left by a gap at last connection, start all
piping at pump and run pipe away from pump.
Never use suction pipe smaller than pump suction con-
nections.
No air leaks in suction pipe. Keep pipe straight. Suction
pipe inlet must be lower than pump inlet port. (Fig. 3).
NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump
from service, all flooded suction systems must have gate
valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Use expansion joint or flexible piping. (Plastic pipe will
expand and contract as temperature changes.)
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Bonding Lug
1-1/2" Discharge Piping
Strainer Basket Cover
1-1/2" Suction
Piping
Drain Plugs
Figure 1
To separation tank
or waste
Pool Drain
Line
Return line to pool
Skimmer
Pool water
Figure 2 – Typical In-Ground Pool Installation
Use teflon tape or
pipe joint compound
approved for use on PVC.
No air leaks.
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Figure 3 – Suction Pipe Must Not Leak