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WATER INLET FITTING -
The Hydro-Well III gives you the option of mounting the
water inlet fitting on the top of the tank on either the right or left side of the tank. Choose the
location on the top right or top left side of the tank that best suits your layout and to install the
Float Valve Assembly inside the tank.
Apply Teflon Tape to the threads on both ends of the 1/2” x 4” SS Nipple (NM5825). Attach the
1/2” F-F 90º Elbow (BR296) to one end of the 1/2” x 4” SS nipple.
Reach inside the tank and thread the other end of the nipple into the 1/2” female pipe thread end
of the bulkhead fitting on the top of the tank. Tighten the nipple so it will not leak, and turn the
nipple so the elbow points toward the back of the tank. (Do not over-tighten nipple. bulkhead
fitting can be damaged if over-tightened.)
Apply thread sealant to the male threads on the Float Valve (PBL23025).
(Do not attach Float Arm and Float ball until after Valve is installed.)
Thread the Float Valve into the 1/2” F-F 90º Elbow. Tighten the Float Valve so it will not leak,
and turn the valve so the outlet port is pointing down.
Attach the Float Arm & Float Ball Assembly to the Float Valve. Adjust Position of Float Arm to
shut off flow before water level reaches the Tank Vent/Overflow port on the side of the tank.
Apply thread sealant to the male threads on the 1/2” M-F Elbow (BR286). Thread the elbow into
the 1/2” female pipe thread on the bulkhead fitting on the outside of the molded in fitting on top
of the tank where you just installed the Float Valve Assembly. (Do not over-tighten elbow.
Bulkhead fitting can be damaged if over-tightened. This damage will not be covered under the
product warranty)
You can now connect the appropriate inlet fitting to connect to your water supply hose, such as a
garden hose fitting or quick connect. (Quick connects or other hose connection fittings are not
included with the Hydro-Well III.)
Apply thread sealant to one of the PVC 1/2” Hex Plugs (BR226P). Thread the plug into the
unused water inlet port on the other side of the tank.
Tank Preparation
Water Inlet Port – Right Side
½” Hex Plug PVC – BR226P
