Installation 6
Pump Installation
Makesurethatallpipejointsinthesuctionpipeareairtightaswellas
water tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to
pull water from the well.
1 Boltpumptosolid,levelfoundation.
2. Support all piping connected to the pump.
3. Wrap1-1/2totwolayersofPTFEtapeclockwise(asyoufaceendof
pipe) on all male threads being attached to pump.
4. Tighten joints hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTICE : Installpumpasclosetowellheadaspossible.Longpipingruns
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,
installacheckvalveasshowninFigure6.Besurecheckvalveflowarrow
points toward pump.
Useschedule80orironpipe.SeeWell Pipe In stalla tion for more
information.
Wiring
Hazardous voltage. Follow these rules to avoid potential harm:
• Groundmotorbeforeconnectingtoelectricalpowersupply.Failureto
ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard.
• Donotgroundtoagassupplyline.
• Toavoiddangerousorfatalelectricalshock,turnOFFpowertomotor
before working on electrical connections.
• Supplyvoltagemustbewithin±10%ofnameplatevoltage.Incorrect
voltage can cause fire or damage motor and voids warranty. If in doubt
consult a licensed electrician.
• UsewiresizespecifiedinWiring Chart. If possible, connect pump to a
separate branch circuit with no other appliances on it.
• Wiremotorasshown(Figure12B).Ifmotornameplatediagramdoes
notmatcheitherFigure12Aor12B,follownameplatediagram.
Figure 8 – Bolt Pump Down
Figure 9 – Independently Support All
Piping Attached to Pump
Figure 10 – Use PTFE pipe thread
sealant tape on pipe joints and
connections to pump.
Suction pipe.
If air flows
water won’t
Use PTFE tape.
Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or pipe joint
compound approved for use on PVC.
Figure 11 – Don’t overtighten.
Don’t Hit
Thread Stops
Overtighten
From
Well
Pump
Body
Hand Tight Plus 1-1/2 Tu rns With Wrench.