Installation
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1.3.2.
Connection of suction and delivery pipes
WARNING
- ANY ASSOCIATED PIPEWORK (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID) SHOULD BE FITTED TO
CORRECT STANDARDS TO MINIMISE STRESS CAUSED BY PIPE VIBRATION/MOVEMENT.
PIPE STRESS CAN CREATE A HAZARD TO PERSONNEL.
Flotronic Pump connections are designed of adequate thickness to absorb normal pipe
loads/connections. Do not over tighten or force pipes into threads (particularly female plastic
threads).
Connecting the suction and delivery pipework properly is critical to performance sustainability.
When connecting the suction pipework, observe the following:
1.
Flexible piping should be used between the suction connections and any rigid pipework.
2.
The internal diameter of the pipe should be the same or larger than that of the suction connection
to maintain efficient suction capability.
3.
Ensure connections to the pump are flanged, screwed or clamped to appropriate standards.
4.
Ensure connections are completely tight and that bends and/or restrictions to the pipework are kept
to a minimum.
5.
Any leakage in the suction pipework will dramatically reduce the suction capability of the pump.
When connecting the delivery pipework, observe the following:
1.
Flexible piping should be used between the delivery connections and any rigid pipework.
2.
The internal diameter of the pipe should be the same or larger than that of the delivery connection
to maintain efficient delivery capability.
3.
Ensure connections to the pump are flanged, screwed or clamped to appropriate standards.
4.
Ensure connections are completely tight, that bends and/or restrictions to the pipework are kept to
a minimum.
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