Piping; Installing The Pump - ITT Goulds Pumps AquaBoost II 1AB2 Instalación, Operación Y Mantenimiento

Piping

Section 4
Section 4
General
Note
All plumbing work must be performed by a qualified technician. Always follow all local, state and
provincial codes.
A proper installation requires a pressure relief valve, a
the pressure sensor, and properly sized pipe. Piping should be no smaller than the pump discharge and/or suction
connections. Piping should be kept as short as possible. Avoid the use of unnecessary fittings to minimize friction
losses.
Some pump and motor combinations supplied with this system can create over 200 PSI. Select pipe
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and fittings accordingly per your pipe suppliers' recommendation. Consult local codes for piping
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requirements in your area.
All joints must be airtight. Use Teflon tape or another type of pipe sealant to seal threaded connections. Please be
careful when using thread sealant as any excess that gets inside the pipe may plug the pressure sensor.
Galvanized fittings or pipe should never be connected directly to the stainless steel discharge head or casing as
galvanic corrosion may occur. Barb type connectors should always be double clamped.
Pressure Tank, Pressure Relief Valve and Discharge Piping
The standard Hydro-Pro V6P tank has a pre-charge of 18 PSI. You may set the tank pre-charge anywhere between
this value and 10 PSI below the system operating pressure. Use the higher tank pre-charge setting if the system
drifts over 5 PSI at a constant flow rate. Use only "pre-charged" tanks on this system. Do not use galvanized
tanks. Select an area that is always above 34º F (1.1º C) in which to install the tank and pressure relief valve. If
this is an area where a water leak or pressure relief valve blow-off may damage property, connect a drain line to
the pressure relief valve. Run the drain line from the pressure relief valve to a suitable drain or to an area where
water will not damage property. Use the supplied tank tee to connect the discharge pipe to the pressure tank and
house plumbing. It is allowable to pump to multiple locations.
Warning
Maximum working pressure of V6P tank is 125 psi.

Installing the Pump

Warning
CAUTION
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Plumb suction and discharge of pump into piping. Be sure to install a check valve on the suction side
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of the pump. Use a minimum of 6 inches of straight pipe between the check valve and the suction of
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the pump. Locate the pump as near liquid source as possible. When pumping out of an atmospheric
tank locate the pump below the level of the liquid in the tank. All piping must be supported independently of the
pump. Be sure that suction and discharge piping are in line with the suction and discharge of the pump. For
additional information refer to Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions supplied with the pump.
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Risk of electric shock - This pump system has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas.
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⁄ " female N.P.T. threaded fitting (found on tank tee) for
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