FOR
DEEP
WELL
APPLICA
TIONS
2
5 -
7
0 FT
.
FOR
DEEP
WELL
APPLICA
TIONS
2
5 -
7
0
FT
.
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PUMP PRIMING & STARTUP - DEEP WELL
IL1409
4
IL1406
2
2. Fill pump cavity with water until full and replace
priming plug.
4. Tighten flow control screw completely by turning
clockwise, then loosen two turns. Now start the
pump.
CAUTION:
All pumps must be primed (filling
the cavity with water) before they are first operated.
This may take several gallons of water, as the suction
line will be filled in addition to the pump cavity.
1. Remove the 1/2” priming plug.
IL1407
1
Pressure
Gauge -
Household
Pressure
Pump
Pressure Gauge -
Maintain min. 46 PSI
while running
3
3. The flow control valve allows you to adjust the
balance between pump body pressure and
household pressure. Install a a pressure gauge
on the pump body and a second gauge in the
discharge line. Follow the steps below to maximize
pressure to your home while making sure you
maintain a minimum of 46 PSI at the pump while
the pump is running.
IL1408
Pressure
Gauge
5
5. If pump is correctly primed, pressure will quickly
build and register on the gauge mounted on the
pump body. If pressure does not build, repeat
priming operation. All air must be vented from the
drive and suction pipes, as well as the body before
the pump will prime. The pump body may need
to be filled several times in order to achieve the
prime.
Water
Level
Suction
Lift
Pipe
Support
Unions
Foot
Valve
IMPORTANT:
If the pump fails to prime within
five minutes:
Turn power off at the breaker box and check all pipe
connections for leaks. All connections must be water
and air tight in order for pump to operate.
All piping from the well to the pump should slope
slightly upward with no sagging. Support suction
pipe between water source and pump. Unions in
the suction line near the pump and well will aid in
servicing. Be sure to leave enough room so that
wrenches can be used easily.
NOTE
: Look for leaks or a milky color in the
discharged water, which indicates an air leak.
Re-prime if necessary, following steps 1 through
6 above. Reset breaker at the breaker box. All
connections must be water and air tight in order for
pump to operate.
IL1409
6
6. With pump operating at high pressure, open two
or more faucets and slowly unscrew the flow
control screw until maximum flow is obtained.
The pressure gauge should read 46 PSI, which
is the minimum operating pressure of the pump.
