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Shallow Well Installation (continued)
NEW SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION (DEPTH TO WATER 25 FT. OR LESS)
CAUTION: To avoid skin burns, unplug the pump and
allow time for it to cool after periods of extended use.
NOTE:
1
to the (AA) foot valve
WARNING: Read the cement instructions carefully and
make sure the pipe connections are strong enough. This
pump could build up to 70 Psi pressure in the system. If the
pipe joints are weak, the pipe and foot valve could pop out
and fall into the well by the system high pressure.
Subtract 5 ft. from the depth of your well.
This is the total length of PVC or Flexible pipe.
Connect one section of the PVC or Flexible pipe to foot valve.
(EE) PVC or Flexible Pipe
(PP) 1-1/4 in. Male Adaptor
(AA) Foot Valve
2
Slide the pipe assembly into your
existing drilled well
the assembly with a pipe clamp (not included) to prevent
the assembly from sliding down into the well.
NOTE: Do not let the assembly slide down into the well.
25ft Max.
10ft Min.
5ft Min.
3
Slide a (HH) 4 in. well seal over
Remove the pipe clamp and slide the (HH) 4 in. well seal
(sold separately) over the PVC or Flexible pipe and onto the
well casing (not shown).
The PVC or Flexible Pipe should extend approximately
12 in. from the well seal, depending on the height of the
pump placement.
Tighten the well seal until the rubber gaskets are tight
against the well casing and the PVC pipe.
~ 12 in.
(HH) 4 in. Well Seal
4
Attach a (BB) 1-1/4 in. priming tee
Attach a (BB) 1-1/4 in. priming tee with plug (sold
separately) onto the rigid pipe extending from the well seal.
(BB) 1-1/4 in. Priming Tee
(PP) 1-1/4 in. Male Adaptor
(HH) 4 in. Well Seal