Section 1 Installation
1-9
1.8.3 Connecting the Suction Line
Vinyl Suction Line
To connect the
1
⁄
4
-inch (6 mm) or
3
⁄
8
-inch (9 mm)
vinyl suction line to the pump tube:
Items required:
Suction line with strainer attached
Tubing coupler
1. Insert the end of the tubing coupler with the
black clamp into the upper pump tube.
2. Position the black clamp around the pump
tube and squeeze the sides of the clamp
together.
3. Push the vinyl suction line onto the end of
the tubing coupler with the white clamp.
4. Position the white clamp around the suction
line and squeeze the ends together.
Teflon Suction Line
To connect the Teflon suction line to the pump
tube:
Items required:
Suction line with strainer attached
3
⁄
4
-inch (19 mm) diameter hose clamp
Tool to tighten clamp
1. Place a hose clamp on the upper pump tube.
2. Insert about 1 inch (25 mm) of the Teflon
suction line into the upper pump tube.
3. Position the clamp over the joined area and
tighten it.
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