Everbilt SPP15002, Use And Care Manual

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Thread sealant tape instructions:
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Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
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Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers of PTFE tape. Cover entire threaded
portion of pipe.
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Do not over tighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port!
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If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap with one to two additional layers
of tape and remake the connection.
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Support all piping connected to pump!
Piping
Use at least 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) pipe (use 2 in. (51 mm) pipe if possible). Increase size if a long run is needed.
To avoid strains on the pump, support both suction and discharge pipes independently. Place these supports near the pump.
To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start all piping at the pump and run pipe away from the pump.
To avoid air locking, slope suction pipe slightly upward toward the pump.
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To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flooded suction systems must have gate valves in suction and
discharge pipes.
Pool Pump Suction Requirements
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown or disembowel bathers. Do not use or operate swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs if a suction
outlet cover is missing, broken, or loose. Follow the guidelines below for a pump installation which minimizes risk to users of pools, spas, and hot
tubs.
Entrapment Protection
The pump suction system must provide protection against the hazard of suction entrapment or hair entrapment/
entanglement.
Suction Outlet Covers
All suction outlet covers must be maintained. They must be replaced if cracked, broken, or missing.
See Testing and Certification for outlet cover certification requirements.
All suction outlets must have correctly installed, screw fastened covers in place.
Suction Outlets per Pump
Provide at least two hydraulically balanced main drains, with covers, as suction outlets for each circulating pump suction line. The centers of the
main drains (suction outlets) on any one suction line must be at least
3 ft. apart.
The system must be built so that it cannot operate with the pump drawing water from only one main drain. There must be at least two main drains
connected to the pump whenever it is running.
However, if two main drains run into a single suction line, the single suction line may be equipped with a valve which will shut off both main drains
from the pump.
More than one pump can be connected to a single suction line as long as the requirements listed above
are met.