INSTALLATION
After thorough inspection, carefully remove the
pump from the box.
Secure the pump on a flat, solid foundation. A
covered location is always best and care should
be taken to ensure adequate ventilation. See
installation tips for beneficial tips.
Install a ball or swing type check valve as needed
to facilitate pump disconnection, flow control and
servicing.
Connect plumbing to the pump by dry fit testing
first to ensure proper fit and proper pipe alignment.
Be sure the union nut is on the union tail piece
before gluing in place.
Once proper fit and alignment is established, use
proper pipe sealant designed for plastic pipe.
Support plumbing as needed to prevent strain
and damage. Do not over tighten the nut included
with the pump in the quick connect fittings. Hand
tightening is sufficient.
Wiring of the pump should be in accordance with
the wiring diagram located on the motor. Ensure
the pump is wired for the correct supply voltage
and is supplied by no smaller than 16 gauge wire
and should be based on horsepower. See
Maitenance. The circuit breaker should be 20 amp
but no less than 15 amp. It is recommended that
wiring be performed by a licensed electrician. For
3 phase wiring, see Electrical.
If your pump will be hardwired, be sure to ground the
motor correctly by connecting code compliant wiring
to the green ground screw located under the wiring
plate.
When wiring is complete, double check intake and discharge
fittings to esure a snug fit.
Note:
There may be installations in which plumbing allows for
trapped air in the system. If this happens, priming will be
difficult. In this case, loosen the discharge fitting slightly to
allow trapped air to bleed off. Once primed tighten the
discharge fitting.
On flooded suction systems where the water source is higher
than the pump, the pump will fill with water once the supply
valve is opened. However, on both flooded and non-flooded
system, it is recommended to open the strainer pot lid,
fill with water, ensure the lid o-ring is clean of any debris
and close the lid securely prior to starting.
Once priming pot is filled and supply valves (if present) are
opened, your pump is now ready to prime. Turn the motor
on by plugging in the unit or switching on the power supply.
Priming will vary in length. Water should continue to flow
into the basket as the pump goes through the priming
process. The priming process should not take longer than
15 minutes. The pump should never run dry. If water stops
flowing into the strainer pot, shut the pump off immediately
and see Troubleshooting (Page 13) for more information.
Note:
At initial start up, the water level in the pump housing,
as seen through the clear lid should drop rapidly and have
a small amount of water entering the pump in less than
3 minutes. There is no need to be alarmed as this is normal.
If no air leaks are present the small amount of water flow
will continue to gradually increase resulting in a fully
primed pump operating at maximum performance.
Maximize your pumps service life by protecting
the motor from the elements by ensuring it is
well covered and adequately ventilated .
Exposing your pump to excessive heat or
moisture will shorten the life of the motor.
Protect the motor against dirt, water, and all
foreign matter. If the motor has been flooded,
do not operate it until it has been checked by an
authorized motor technician and has been found to
be safe to operate. If the motor is damaged by dirt,
moisture, foreign matter or corrosion, it is not
covered by the warranty.
The pump ports are 3” slip on both the inlet and discharge
ports. The Teton® XTP Ecostream Primer Pump series offer
2” or 3” fitting sizes. The fittings included with your pump
should connect to PVC or flex pipe plumbing. All plumbing
lines should be self supported and properly aligned. This
will prevent undue stress to the housing and fittings. We
recommend using a good primer and PVC cement to
glue the pipe to the tailpiece fittings.
Installations in which the water level is elevated above the
pump it is highly recommended to use a ball or swing type
check valve to prevent back flow and possible reverse
rotation. A ball valve will supplement a swing check valve
and allow flow adjustments.
FILL THE PRIMING POT WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING
THE PUMP.
When determining pump placement, it is important
to consider the distance and height from the
water source. To ensure reasonable prime time
without an inline swing type check valve, position the
pump no higher than 9 feet from the water source.
Positioning is also important to maintain the pumps ability
to stay primed and minimize cavitation. Do not use spring
loaded check valves!
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