Installation
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PUMP INSTALLATION
Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air tight as well as
water tight.
If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to
pull water from the well.
1. Bolt pump to solid, level foundation.
2. Support all piping connected to the pump.
3. Wrap 1-1/2 to two layers of Teflon tape clockwise (as you face end of
pipe) on all male threads being attached to pump.
4. Tighten joints hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns.
Do not overtighten.
NOTICE:
Install pump as close to well head as possible. Long piping runs
and many fittings create friction and reduce flow.
NOTICE:
For long horizontal pipe runs, install a priming tee between
check valve and well head as shown in Figure 6. For driven point installa-
tions, install a check valve as shown in Figure 6. Be sure check valve flow
arrow points
toward
pump.
Use schedule 80 or iron pipe. See “Well Pipe Installation” for more
information.
WIRING
Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure to
ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground to a gas supply line.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to motor
before working on electrical connections.
Supply voltage must be within ±10% of nameplate voltage. Incorrect
voltage can cause fire or damage motor and voids warranty. If in
doubt consult a licensed electrician.
Use wire size specified in Wiring Chart (Page 7). If possible, connect
pump to a separate branch circuit with no other appliances on it.
Wire motor as shown (Page 7). If motor nameplate diagram does not
match either Figure 12A or 12B, follow nameplate diagram.
Figure 8 – Bolt Pump Down
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Figure 9 – Independently Support All
Piping Attached to Pump
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Figure 10 – Use Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik
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on pipe
joints and connections to pump.
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No Air Leaks In
Suction Pipe.
If Air Flows
Water Won’t
Use Teflon Tape.
Use Teflon Tape Or Pipe Joint
Compound Approved For Use On PVC.
Figure 11 – Don’t overtighten.
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Don’t Hit
Thread Stops
Don’t
Overti
g
hten
From
Well
Pump
Body
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Turns With Wrench.
