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INSTALLATION
Locate pump as close to pool as possible and not more than 3 feet above pool
water level.
Pipe unions are provided with pump for ease of removal and installation.
Pump mount must:
• Be solid - level - rigid - vibration free. (To reduce vibration and pipe stress,
bolt pump to mount.)
• Allow pump suction inlet height to be 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 drainage to prevent flooding around equipment.
• Allow adequate ventilation to prevent motor overheating.
• Be protected from excess moisture.
• Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
Use only teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik* if it is necessary to use a sealant be-
tween pipe and union adapter. Assemble union collar to pump dry and hand-
tight.
NOTICE:
Do not use pipe joint compound with plastics; it causes cracking in
some plastics and may damage components in piping system.
NOTICE:
Pump suction and discharge connections have molded in thread
stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in beyond these stops.
Tighten the pump/trap fittings only as much as it is required to insure a tight
connection (1-1/2 turns past hand tight is sufficient). Overtightening may dam-
age the pump or trap. Use care when using teflon tape as friction is reduced
considerably; do not overtighten connections or you may damage pump or
trap. See Figure 4.
* Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois
Trap Lid
1-1/2" Discharge Port
1-1/2" NPT
Suction Port
780 0294
748 0993
Don’t Hit
Thread Stops
Don’t
Overtighten
rom
Well
Pump
Body
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Turns With Wrench.
Figure 2: Typical Pump/Filter
Installation
Figure 3: Use only teflon tape or
Plasto-Joint Stik on plastic pipe joints.
Figure 4: Be careful when tightening
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No Air Leaks
in Suction Pipe.
Pipe Joint
Compound Will
Damage Plastic.
If Air Flows
Water Won’t
Use Teflon Tape.
Return Line To Pool
To Separation Tank
or Waste
Skimmer
Pool
Water
Pool Drain Line
