PUMP PREPARATION FOR WELL AND SURFACE WATER
CAUTION: Dry-fit entire assembly (pages 7-9)
to ensure proper fit before gluing or taping parts.
CAUTION: Follow all proper gluing procedures
as specified by the glue manufacturer. Always glue in
a vertical direction whenever possible to prevent glue
from dripping inside pipe or fittings
CAUTION: Use Teflon tape and a Teflon paste
compound on all male threads except for the unions.
Tighten with wrench to a snug fit and add another 1/4
turn to ensure proper seal.
1. Thread 1-1/2 in. MPT x 1-1/2 in. slip adapter into
the discharge port located at the top of the pump
body. (Fig. 7)
2. Glue a 6 in. piece of 1-1/2 in. pipe into adapter.
(Fig. 8)
3. Glue the 1-1/2 in. tee to the pipe with the
horizontal opening turned slightly away from the
suction port located on the front of the pump body.
(Fig. 9)
4. Glue the 1-1/2 in. slip x 1-1/4 in. adapter to the top
opening of the 1-1/2 in. tee. (Fig 10)
5. Thread in the 1-1/4 in. priming plug or optional
priming plug with pressure gauge. (Hand tighten
only, as this will be removed for priming). (Fig. 11)
6. Glue a 6 in. section of 1-1/2 in. pipe into the
opening in the 1-1/2 in. tee. (Fig. 12)
7. Glue the male thread side of the 1-1/2 in. union to
the pipe. (Fig. 13)
8. Thread 2 in. MPT x 2 in. slip adapter into the
suction port located on the front of the pump body.
(Fig. 14)
9. Glue an 8 in. section of 2 in. pipe into the 2 in.
adapter. (Fig. 15)
10. Glue one side of the 2 in. union to the pipe (Fig.
16)
Fig 7
Fig 9
Fig 11
Fig 13
Fig 15
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Fig 8
Fig 10
Fig 12
Fig 14
Fig 16