PerformancePro Cascade Series, Руководство пользователя

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GENERAL
TIPS
Proper installation of your Cascade pump will help ensure years of trouble free service.
1. Position the pump as near to the water and as low as is practical. This will help reduce the time to reach full
flow, avoid cavitation, and maximize your pumps performance.
2. Minimize friction loss by using the appropriate diameter pipe determined by gallons per minute flow,
reducing run length, and minimizing the number of elbows and fittings as much as possible.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Mount the motor to a stable base where it will not get submerged. Use caution when installing in a vault.
Be sure proper drainage is in place to prevent flooding. A sturdy pedestal under the pump is beneficial
in a vault application to maximize height above the ground. Ensure the vault is properly ventilated.
6. The Cascade series pump ports are 1.5” NPT on both the inlet and discharge ports. The 1.5” NPT ports may be
connected with fittings available from PerformancePro Pumps (MPF-215) or standard 1.5” NPT PVC fittings
available at your local hardware store and should be connected to PVC or flex pipe plumbing.
All plumbing lines should be well supported and properly aligned. This will prevent undue stress to the
housing and fittings. Use a good primer and PVC cement to glue pipe connections.
7. 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.
8. FILL THE PUMP HOUSING AND ENTIRE SUCTION LINE WITH
WATER BEFORE STARTING THE PUMP.
General
Before Installation
Open the pump box when received and inspect for evidence of rough handling or damage to the pump and
verify the product ordered. If damage is found, notify the freight carrier and contact the vendor purchased
from immediately. For order discrepancies, contact the vendor purchased from immediately.
If using smaller than 1.5” pipe, excessive fittings such as elbows, sweeps or reducers, using an excessively
long pipe run, additional strainers or any other water flow restriction device, can increase the time to reach full flow.
Refer to the Pump Operation information on page 3.
9. When determining pump placement, it is important to consider the distance and height from the
water source. To reach full flow without an inline swing type check valve, the pump should be positioned
at or below the water source level unless a priming pot is installed. Positioning is also important to
maintain the pumps ability to maintain prime and minimize cavitation.
Do not use spring loaded check valves!
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