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Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction losses).
Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
Be protected from excess moisture.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
WARNING: Risk of fire and burns.
Can cause severe injury, property damage or death. Motors run at high
temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the pump
motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, let it cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it.
NOTICE
: When connecting pipe to pump with union half, use PTFE tape between pipe and union adapter. Union
collar to pump should be assembled dry and hand-tightened.
Thread sealant tape instructions:
Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers of PTFE tape.
Cover entire threaded portion of pipe.
Do not overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port!
If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap with one
to two additional layers of tape and remake the connection.
NOTICE
: 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.
NOTICE
: 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
WARNING
:
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.
