Before You Install Your Pump
NOTICE: Well must not be more than 20' depth to
water.
1. Long runs and many fittings increase friction and
reduce flow. Locate pump as close to well as
possible: use as few elbows and fittings as possible.
2. Be sure well is clear of sand. Sand will plug the
pump and void the warranty.
3. Protect pump and all piping from freezing. Freezing
will split pipe, damage pump and void the warranty.
Check locally for frost protection requirements
(usually pipe must be 12" below frost line and pump
must be insulated).
4. Be sure all pipes and foot valve are clean and in
good shape.
5. No air pockets in suction pipe.
6. No leaks in suction pipe. Use Teflon tape or Plasto-
Joint Stik to seal pipe joints.
7. Unions installed near pump and well will aid in
servicing. Leave room use wrenches.
8. Pump body may explode if used
as a booster pump. DO NOT use in a booster
application.
Well Pipe Installation
NOTICE: Use the installation method below which
matches your well type.
CASED WELL INSTALLATION
1. Inspect foot valve to be sure it works freely. Inspect
strainer to be sure it is clean.
2. Connect foot valve and strainer to the first length of
suction pipe and lower pipe into well. Add sections
of pipe as needed, using Teflon tape on male
threads. Be sure that all suction pipe is leakproof or
pump will lose prime and fail to pump. Install foot
valve 10 to 20 feet below the lowest level to which
water will drop while pump is operating (pumping
water level). Your well driller can furnish this in-
formation.
3. To prevent sand and sediment from entering the
pumping system, the foot valve/strainer should be at
least 5 feet above the bottom of the well.
4. When the proper depth is reached, install a sanitary
well seal over the pipe and in the well casing.
Tighten the bolts to seal the casing.
5. When using a foot valve, a priming tee and plug as
shown in Figure 1 are recommended.
DUG WELL INSTALLATION
Same as cased well installation.
DRIVEN POINT INSTALLATION
1. Connect the suction pipe to the drive point as
illustrated in Figure 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.
2. Install a check valve in horizontal pipe. Flow arrow
on check valve must point toward pump.
3
20' (6 m) max.
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