Pentair Berkeley SSHM-2 User Manual

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,
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PTFEpipethreadsealanttapetoseal
pipejoints.
7. Unionsinstallednearpumpandwellwillaidinservicing.Leaveroom
to use wrenches.
8. Risk of explosion. Pump body may explode if used as a
boosterpump.DONOTuseinaboosterapplication.
NOTICE:Usetheinstallationmethod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
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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 PTFE tape.
Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or pipe joint
compound approved for use on PVC.
Figure 4 – Suction Pipe Must Not Leak

Pentair Berkeley SSHM-2 Specifications

General

Brand	Pentair
Model	Berkeley SSHM-2
Category	Water Pump
Language	English