PUMP INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Use only Teflon tape or Teflon based joint
compounds for making all threaded connections to the
pump itself. Do not use pipe joint compounds on
plastic pumps: they can react with the plastic in the
pump components. Make sure that all pipe joints in the
suction pipe are air tight as well as water tight.
If the
suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to
pull water from the well.
1. Bolt pump to solid, level foundation.
2. Support all piping connected to the pump.
3. Wrap 1-1/2 to two layers of Teflon tape clockwise
(as you face end of pipe) on all male threads being
attached to pump.
4. Tighten joints hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTICE: Install pump as close to well head as poss-
ible. Long piping runs and many fittings create friction
and reduce flow.
NOTICE: For long horizontal pipe runs, install a
priming tee between check valve and well head as
shown in Figure 6. For driven point installations, install
a check valve as shown in Figure 6. Be sure check
valve flow arrow points toward pump.
Use schedule 80 or iron pipe. See “Well Pipe Installa-
tion” for more information.
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Pump/Piping Installation
Figure 8 – Bolt Pump Down
Figure 9 – Independently Support All Piping
Attached to Pump
Figure 10 – Use Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik on
pipe joints and connections to pump
Figure 11 – Don’t overtighten
Suction Pipe.
e.
Compound Approved For Use On PVC.
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Turns With Wrench.
