Driven Point Installation; Lawn Sprinkling Application; Pump/Piping Installation - Flotec FP5100 Serie Manual Del Usuario

Installation

Driven Point Installation

Step 1. Connect suction pipe to drive point (Fig. 2). Keep
horizontal pipe run as short as possible. Use
Teflon tape on male pipe threads. Multiple well
points may be necessary to provide sufficient
water to pump.
Step 2. Install check valve in horizontal pipe. Flow
Typical Installation
arrow on check valve must point toward pump.
Sprinkler Pump
(check your local codes)
Discharge
Pipe
Priming
Plug
To sprinkler
heads
Multiple well
Figure 2 - Driven Point Installation, Multiple Well Points
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Horizontal Piping from Well to Pump
Step 1. Pump performance will be decreased if less that
1-1/2" pipe is used as suction pipe.
Step 2. To aid priming on well point installations, install
line check valve. Be sure check valve flow arrow
points toward pump.
Discharge pipe sizes
Discharge pipe size should be increased to reduce
pressure losses caused by friction on long pipe runs.
• Up to 100' (30.5 m) run: Same size as pump
discharge port.
• 100' - 300' (30.5 - 91.4 m) run: Increase one pipe
size.
• 300' - 600' (91.4 - 182.9 m) run: Increase two pipe
sizes.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
Gate
valve
To sprinkler
heads
Check
valve
points
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Lawn Sprinkling Application

This pump is designed for lawn sprinkling. Delivers
plenty of water at full sprinkler pressure. Pumps from
pond, cistern or well points.
Pump discharge can be divided to supply 4 or more
sprinkler systems.
Do not use in booster pump applications.

Pump/Piping Installation

If turning pump on and off by pressure, a pressure
switch and tank are required. For proper installation and
operation instructions call Customer Service.
Use rigid pipe. Do not use hose or plastic tubing. See
"Well Pipe Installation" for more information.
NOTICE Use only PTFE pipe thread sealant tape to
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 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.
Step 1. Bolt pump to solid, level foundation.
Step 2. Support all piping connected to pump.
Step 3. Wrap 1-1/2 to 2 layers of Teflon tape clockwise
(as you face end of pipe) on all male threads
being attached to pump.
Step 4. Tighten joints hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns. Do not
overtighten.
Step 5. Replace prime plug with pressure gauge. This
will aid in sizing zones, troubleshooting, and
following pump performance chart.
NOTICE Install pump as close to well head as possible.
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 (Fig. 1). For
driven point installations, install check valve. Be sure
that check valve flow arrow points toward pump.
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