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4. INSTALLATION
4.1. Pump Location
1) Install the pump as close to the pool as possible, to reduce friction loss and improve
efficiency, use short, direct suction and return piping.
2) To avoid direct sunshine, heat or rain, it is recommended to place the pump indoors or in the
shade.
3) DO NOT install the pump in a damp or non-ventilated location. Keep pump and motor at
least 150mm away from obstacles, pump motors require free circulation of air for cooling.
4) The pump should be installed horizontally and fixed in the hole on the support with screws to
prevent unnecessary noise and vibration.
4.2. Piping
1) For optimization of the pool plumbing, it is recommended to use a pipe with size of 63mm.
When installing the inlet and outlet fittings (joints), use the special sealant for PVC material.
2) The dimension of suction line should be the same or larger than the return line diameter, to
avoid pump sucking air, which will affect the efficiency of the pump.
3) Plumbing on the suction side of the pump should be as short as possible.
4) For most installations we recommend installing a valve on both the pump suction and return
lines, which is more convenient for routine maintenance. However, we also recommend that a
valve, elbow, or tee installed on the suction line should be no closer to the front of the pump
than seven times the suction line diameter.
5) Pump outlet piping system should be equipped with a check valve to prevent the pump from
the impact of medium recirculation and pump-stopping water hammer.
4.3. Valves and Fittings
1) Elbows should be no closer than 350mm to the inlet. Do not install 90° elbows directly into
the pump inlet/outlet. Joints must be tight.
