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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BKM BASE MODELS
Models: BF144 BKM, BF105 BKMSC and BF155 BKMSC are 2"
Models: BF42 BKM, BF84 BKM, BF126 BKM are 1-1/2"
Harmsco base kit models are adaptable to different swimming pool pumps.
STEP 1. Read instructions thoroughly and
familiarize yourself with parts. (Cartridge
cluster may be removed during assembly).
STEP 2. Install the 1-1/2" nipple (MPT x SLIP)
(#861B) into top of pump using teflon tape.
Slip the 1-1/2" S.S* clamp coupling (#861A)
onto the nipple, tighten bottom bolt only.
STEP 3. Turn filter tank upside down and
install 1-1/2" PVC elbow (SLIP x FPT)
(#858) onto S.S.* outlet nipple of filter tank.
Tighten to desired position.
STEP 4. Install 1" PVC elbow (SLIP x FPT)
(#859) onto S.S.* drain nipple of filter tank,
tighten to desired position. Glue slip end of
1" PVC nipple (#860) into elbow. Install 1"
PVC pipe cap (#871) onto 1" PVC nipple
(#860) using teflon tape.
STEP 5. Position filter tank in between base
kit legs and insert S.S.* inlet nipple of filter
(located directly below name plate decal)
into top section of the S.S.* clamp coupling
(#861A). Keeping filter tank level, install 2
S.S.* 5/16" bolts (#872A), nuts (#872B)
and washers (#872C) on each side of
stand, using a 1/2" wrench to secure filter
tank to stand.
STEP 6. Tighten S.S.* coupling (#861A) top
bolt.
STEP 7. Screw 1/4" threaded plug (#833) into
hole in 1" PVC elbow (#859) which is
attached to the drain nipple (or install
pressure gauge, not supplied, into the hole in
the elbow).
#– Part Number *– Stainless Steel
#868–2" PVC elbow
#858–1-1/2" PVC elbow
(SLIP x FPT) (1)
#859–1" PVC elbow
(SLIP x FPT) (1) with
#833 Threaded plug
#871–1" PVC pipe
cap (1)
#860–1" x 5" PVC
nipple (SLIP x MPT)(1)
#861A– 1-1/2" S.S.
clamp coupling (1)
#869–1-1/2 x 2" S.S.
#861B–1-1/2"PVC
nipple (MPT x SLIP) (1)
#872A–5/16" S.S.
bolts (4)
#872B–5/16" S.S.
nuts (4)
#872C–5/16" S.S.
Lock washers (4)
#872D–5/16" S.S.
Flat washers (8)
#833–1/4"
Threaded plug
#870–S.S. Stand
with legs (1)
All other parts are the same as equivalent BF Models
