Teflon Taping Instructions:
Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers of Teflon tape. Cover
entire threaded portion of pipe.
Do not
overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port!
If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap with one to two
additional layers of tape and remake the connection.
NOTICE:
Support all piping connected with pump!
Piping:
Never use a suction pipe smaller than pump suction connection.
Use 3/4” I.D. discharge pipe up to 50’ length. Use 1” pipe if run
is over 50’.
To avoid strains on the pump, support both suction and discharge pipes
independently. Place these supports near the pump.
To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start all piping at
the pump and run pipe
away
from the pump.
To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward toward the pump.
NOTICE:
To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flood-
ed suction systems
must
have gate valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Fittings:
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings.
Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap.
Pool fittings must conform to International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standards.
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Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois
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FIGURE 2
POOL RETURN
LINE
GATE
VALVE
GATE
VALVE
TO POOL CLEANER
3/4" RIGID OR NON-COLLAPSIBLE
FLEXIBLE PLUMBING
PLBC
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