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INSTALLATION
Locate pump as close to pool as possible and not more than 3 feet above pool
water level.
Pipe unions are provided with pump for ease of removal and installation.
Pump mount must:
• Be solid - level - rigid - vibration free. (To reduce vibration and pipe stress,
bolt pump to mount.)
• Allow pump suction inlet height to be at or below water level in pool.
• Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction losses).
• Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
• Have adequate drainage to prevent flooding around equipment.
• Allow adequate ventilation to prevent motor overheating.
• Be protected from excess moisture.
• Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
Use only teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik* if it is necessary to use a sealant be-
tween pipe and union adapter. Assemble union collar to pump dry and hand-
tight.
NOTICE: Do not use pipe joint compound with plastics; it causes cracking in
some plastics and may damage components in piping system.
NOTICE: Pump suction and discharge connections have molded in thread
stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in beyond these stops.
Tighten the pump/trap fittings only as much as it is required to insure a tight
connection (1-1/2 turns past hand tight is sufficient). Overtightening may dam-
age the pump or trap. Use care when using teflon tape as friction is reduced
considerably; do not overtighten connections or you may damage pump or
trap. See Figure 4.
* Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois
Trap Lid
1-1/2" Discharge Port
1-1/2" NPT
Suction Port
780 0294
748 0993
Don’t Hit
Thread Stops
Don’t
Overtighten
From
Well
Pump
Body
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Turns With Wrench.
Figure 2: Typical Pump/Filter
Installation
Figure 3: Use only teflon tape or
Plasto-Joint Stik on plastic pipe joints.
Figure 4: Be careful when tightening
Return Line To Pool
To Separation Tank
or Waste
Skimmer
Pool
Water
Pool Drain Line
