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Figure 6. Isometric views of BLOOM with Components Description
Suction Piping Installation
Install piping as close to the water body as possible. Keep pipe length as short as possible
and configure suction piping in a manner that minimizes the number of fittings (bends) and
valves.
Run a length of straight horizontal piping to the suction side of the pump. The length of this pipe
should a minimum of five (5) pipe diameters. Example: If system is to be plumbed with 90mm
(
3”) diameter PVC pipe, then a straight section of pipe 38cm (2”) long should be used immediate
to the suction side of the pump.
Locate and install the suction pipe following the recommendations detailed in Figures 3 and 4
for a flooded suction installation. Use fittings as necessary to route the suction piping from the
BLOOM to the tank.
Water flows through a check valve in only one direction as indicated by the flow arrow on the
check valve. The check valve is normally in the closed position and opens in response to the
pump drawing suction from the tank. Ensure the check valve is installed with the flow arrow in
the direction of suction flow so as not to restrict flow from the waterbody to the pump. Check
valve is needed in the flooded lift installations only.
