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PREPARATION

Before beginning installation of product, make 

sure all parts are present. Compare parts 

with package contents drawing. If any part is 

missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble 

the product. Contact customer service for 

replacement parts.

Estimated Installation Time: 2 hours.

Tools Required for Assembly

Hacksaw
Pipe Wrenches (2)
Wire Strippers
Needle-Nose Pliers
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Cutters
Adjustable Wrench

Parts Required For Assembly: 

2” foot valve or 2” suction strainer with check 

valve 
2 in. Sched 40 PVC pipe
1-1/2 in. Sched 40 PVC pipe
2 in. MPT x 2 in. slip adaptor
1-1/2 in. MPT x 1-1/2 in. slip adaptor
1-1/2 in. pipe tee
1-1/2 in. slip x 1-1/4 in. FPT reducer bushing, 

1-1/4 in. MPT plug
2 in. 90º pipe elbow
1-1/2 in. 90º pipe elbow
thread tape
1/4 in. electric wire strain relief

2-step PVC glue system (primer and sealer)
Thread paste.

Optional Parts For Assembly (not included): 
1.  Priming Plug with Pressure Gauge:

 Used 

instead of a priming plug alone. Helps 

determine if the pump is primed, indicates if 

the pump is operating properly and what kind 

of pressure is in the system when operating.
a.  (1) 1-1/4 in. MPT x 1/2 in. FPT reducer 

bushing

b.  (1) 1/2 in. MPT x 1/4 in. FPT reducer 

bushing

c.  (1) 100 PSI pressure gauge

2.  Unions:

 Used for easy removal of the pump 

from the sprinkler system.
a.  (2) 2 in. union
b.  (1) 1-1/2 in. union

3.  (1) 1-1/2 in. Ball Valve:

 Prevents back flow 

of water from the sprinkler system when the 

pump is removed from the system.

4.  1-1/2 in. Couplers:

 Quantity determined by 

the total length of pipe used.

5.  2 in. Couplers:

 Quantity determined by the 

total length of pipe used.

Component

Specifications

Pump housing

Heavy-duty, cast-iron

Diffuser

Thermoplastic

Impeller

Thermoplastic

Rotary seal

Carbon/silicon carbide

Mounting ring

Heavy-duty, cast-iron

Square cut ring

Buna-N

Base

Rigid steel

Motor

Dual voltage, double-ball 

bearing

MOTOR DATA CHART

HP Phase Volts

Code 

Letter

Max 

Amps

Locked 

Rotor 

Amps

1

1
1

115

230

H

17.6

8.8

62.0
31.0

1-1/2

1
1

115

230

G

18.00

9.00

72.0
36.0

Summary of Contents for BPUMP1-5HP

Page 1: ...WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT Follow all local electrical and safety codes as well as the National Electrical Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT Replace...

Page 2: ...not included 1 Priming Plug with Pressure Gauge Used instead of a priming plug alone Helps determine if the pump is primed indicates if the pump is operating properly and what kind of pressure is in...

Page 3: ...e water as long as the pump is within 25 vertical feet of the water source Horizontal Distance The horizontal distance is the horizontal measurement between the pump inlet and the water source This di...

Page 4: ...op of the pump 2 Glue a 6 in piece of 1 1 2 in pipe into the adaptor 3 Glue a 1 1 2 in tee to the pipe 4 Glue a 1 1 2 in slip x 1 1 4 in adaptor to the top opening of the 1 1 2 in tee 5 Thread in a 1...

Page 5: ...n in the well 14 Glue a 90 elbow when the inlet pipe is in line with the inlet port of the pump For Surface Water Installations For surface water installations follow steps 11 and 12 above and then 15...

Page 6: ...o the female portion of the 1 1 2 in union 5 Glue 1 1 2 in ball valve to the other end of the 6 in piece of pipe 6 Connect the 1 1 2 in outlet pipe to the sprinkler system by gluing in additional sect...

Page 7: ...aces or chemicals ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT The pump must be properly grounded using the proper wire cable with ground ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT Always disconnect pump from electricity before performing any...

Page 8: ...Connect green ground wire to green grounding screw Re install rear motor cover to pump To change from 230 V to 115 V 6 The motor of pump is dual voltage and can run on either 115 volts or 230 volts In...

Page 9: ...and continue adding water to pump cavity until water comes out of the open outlet pipe at the open union 5 Wait 10 minutes to see if water level drops below the pipe tee If level drops check foot val...

Page 10: ...wise to remove from shaft 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the rotary seal B Pry the ceramic seal and rubber gasket from the recess of the mounting bracket Fig 1 CAUTION Be careful not to damage the moto...

Page 11: ...ak in inlet line 1 Repair or replace inlet line Use thread tape and pipe sealing compound 2 Vertical lift too high 2 Reduce vertical lift install foot valve and prime 3 Insufficient inlet pressure or...

Page 12: ...placement Part Kits 1 1 1 1 1 1 Standard hardware item NOTE Motor assembly not available as a replacement part PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model HP Suction Lift Ft Discharge Pressure PSI Shut Off Pressure...

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