Berkley Tool SSHM-2 - Installation; Pre-Installation Checks

Installation 4
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, dam-
age 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
to use wrenches.
8. Pump body may explode if used as a booster pump. DO
NOT use in a booster application.
NOTICE: Use the installation method on page 5 which matches your
well type.
9. Install a check valve in the pump suction port. Be sure that the flow
arrow points toward the pump. Failure to install a check valve on the
inlet side of the pump may allow the pump body to drain between
pump cycles, causing dry running, seal or internal failure, and voiding
the warranty.
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Pump
Body
From
Well
Dirt and Scale Plug Pump and Pipes!
Use New Pipe for Best Results.
Clean Flow!
Figure 1 – No Dirt or Scale in Suction
Pipe
Figure 2 – Foot Valve Must Work
Freely
Figure 3 – No Air Pockets in Suction
Pipe
No Sags
Sags Allow Air Pockets
If Air Pockets Form, Water Won’t Flow.
Keep Pipe Straight and Angled up to Pump.
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No Air Leaks In
Suction Pipe.
If Air Flows
Water Won’t
Use Teflon Tape.
Use Teflon Tape Or Pipe Joint
Compound Approved For Use On PVC.
Figure 4 – Suction Pipe Must Not Leak