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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Leaking joints or couplings will allow air to leak into the pipe and cause
abnormal pump operation. Make sure to use pipe joint compound on all
male pipe threads.
DUG WELL, CISTERN, LAKE AND SPRING INSTALLATION (FIGURE
16, ON PAGE 10)
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Install a foot valve on inlet pipe and lower into water.
The foot valve should be at least 18 in. from the
bottom of the well or sand or sediment could be
drawn into the system.
NOTE:
When a lake is used as a water supply, make sure the inlet pipe
is deep enough to be submerged at all times.
Slope the horizontal piping upward toward the pump to prevent trapping
air. The pipe must be removed during winter months or protected against
freezing.
Protect the pipe from damage from swimmers and boats.
Install a screen around the inlet pipe to prevent
the entrapment of swimmers.
DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
DRILLED WELL (4 IN. OR LARGER) WITH TWO PIPE JET (FIGURES 16,
ON PAGE 10 AND 3, ON PAGE 4)
1. Assemble a 1-1/4 in. foot valve (not included) to the jet body. A 1-1/4
in. coupling is required to connect the larger pipe to the jet assembly.
2. Connect the 1 in. pipe threads into the smaller opening in the jet
body.
3. Lower the jet into the well. Add pipe as needed. Be sure to use pipe
joint compound, or plumber’s seal tape on all male threads.
4. Position the jet 10 - 20 feet below the lowest anticipated water level,
but never closer than 5 feet from the bottom of the well, if possible.
5. Install a well seal to support the pipe and prevent surface water and
other contaminants from entering the well.
6. Install the horizontal pipe from the well to the pump. Piping from the
vertical well pipe to the pump should never be smaller than the well
pipes.
7. Slope both pipes upward toward the pump to prevent trapping
air. If the horizontal distance exceeds 25 feet, see Chart 1 for the
recommended pipe sizes.
DUG WELL, CISTERN, LAKE AND SPRING WITH TWO PIPE JET
(FIGURE 16, ON PAGE 10)
1. Install a 1-1/4 in. foot valve (not included) to the jet body. A 1-1/4 in.
coupling is required to connect the larger pipe to the jet assembly.
2. Connect the 1 in. pipe threads into the smaller opening in the jet
body.
3. Lower the jet into the water below the lowest anticipated water level,
but never closer than 18 in. from the bottom. Sand or debris may be
drawn into the system if the jet is too close to the bottom.
4. Provide protection for the jet and pipes against damage from boats
or swimmers if a lake is used for the water supply.
Install a screen around the inlet pipe to prevent
the entrapment of swimmers.
5. Slope the horizontal pipes upward toward the pump to prevent
trapping air. If horizontal distance exceeds 25 feet, see Chart 1 for
recommended pipe sizes.
DRILLED WELL (2 IN.) WITH SINGLE PIPE PACKER (FIGURES 16 AND
4)
NOTE:
Single pipe packer jets rely on the space between single pipe and
inside of well casing for return water to operate jet. Two inch installations
must use 1-1/4 in. galvanized steel pipe with special turned couplings (1-
13/16 in. O.D.) to avoid restricting flow of return water back to jet.
1. Assemble the foot valve and packer to the jet body.
2. Lubricate the rubber cups with petroleum jelly.
3. Attach the first section of pipe and lower jet into well.
4. Add pipe until the jet is positioned 5 - 15 feet below the lowest
anticipated water level. The jet should never be closer than 5 feet
from the bottom of the well or sand and sediment may be drawn
into the system.
5. With the jet in position, fill the pipes with water to make sure the
rubber cups are sealed against inside of the well casing. It may be
necessary to move the jet up and down to seat the cups.
6. Install the casing adapter and the horizontal pipes.
7. Slope both pipes upward toward the pump to eliminate trapping
air. If the horizontal distance exceeds 25 feet, see Chart 1 for the
recommended pipe sizes.
Figure 3 - Two Pipe Jet
JET BODY
FOOT VALVE
1-1/4 IN. PIPE
1 IN. PIPE
1-1/4 IN. PIPE
Figure 4 - Single Pipe Jet
PACKER
FOOT VALVE
CUPS
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