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Following are three well and water source
applications for the Turf Boss sprinkler pump.
Wells may differ slightly but the application is
essentially the same.
Single Shallow Well (Figure 1)
The single shallow well is typically a drilled well with
a 4" or 6" steel or plastic casing running vertically
into the ground. The surface of the water should not
exceed 25 feet in depth.
Connect the foot valve to the
fi rst length of suction pipe and
lower into well. Add pipe sections
as needed, securing them using
one of the sealing methods
previously mentioned. The foot
valve should be AT LEAST fi ve
feet below the surface of the water
to allow for water draw down.
Seal the top of the 4" or 6" well
casing with a well seal to prevent
debris from falling into the well.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK
• Pump must not be more than 25 feet above the
surface of the water.
• Use as few elbows and fi ttings as possible to
reduce friction and maximize fl ow.
• Be sure pipe, fi ttings, and foot valve are clean
and free of debris.
• There should be no air pockets or leaks in the
suction
pipe.
• Tefl on tape should be used to seal threaded pipe
connections.
INSTALLATION
TIPS
1-1/2" MINIMU
RIDGED PVC P
1-1/2" MINIMUM
PVC ADAPTER
1-1/2" MINIMUM
FOOT VALVE
1-1/2" PVC
ELBOW
WELL
SEAL
Figure 3
• Wrap all threaded male pipe
ends and fi ttings with tefl on tape.
This will ensure a good seal around
all pipe connections.
• PVC Pipe Connections: Use
PVC pipe primer on all glue joints
before applying PVC cement.
After applying PVC cement to both
surfaces to be glued, connect pipe
and fi tting, turn pipe one-quarter
turn and hold for 30 seconds. This
will ensure a positive cementing of
all joints.
INSTALLATION
LOCATION OF PUMP
Decide on an area for the pump installation that
is suitable based on the enclosure rating of the
electric pump motor. All Turf Boss pumps are
UL778 approved and will be marked “ACCEPTABLE
FOR OUTDOOR or INDOOR USE.”
•
INDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION:
Choose a clean, well-ventilated, weatherproof location
that affords protection from freezing, fl ooding, and
excessive heat. In addition, it should provide access
for servicing and allow convenient draining of the
pump and service pipes. A prepared foundation is not
essential, provided the surface is hard and level. It
can be located in the basement or utility room of your
house, at the well or between the point of use and
the well.
•
OUTDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION:
When installing outside of the house, the pump should
be protected by a pump house with auxiliary heat to
prevent possible freezing.
Choose a clean location best suited for the water
system. A prepared foundation is not essential,
provided the surface is hard and level. It should provide
access for servicing and allow convenient draining of
the pump and service pipes. When installing outside
of the house, the pump and piping system must be
drained completely of water to prevent possible freezing
when weather dictates.
Decide how to seal the well from surface contamination
as required by local authorities. The most common
device for this purpose is the
SANITARY WELL SEAL
.
If the pipes from the well have to be kept below the
frost line, either bury the wellhead or use a
PITLESS
ADAPTER
that leaves the wellhead exposed for
servicing while providing sealed openings in the well
casing below the frost line.
Figure 1
