PerformancePro ARTESIAN 2 - General Tips

GENERAL TIPS
Proper installation of your Artesian2 pump will help ensure years of trouble free service.
1. Position the pump as near to the water and as low as is practical. This will help reduce priming time,
avoid cavitation, and maximize your pumps performance.
2. Minimize friction loss by using the appropriate diameter pipe determined by gallons per minute ow,
reducing run length, and minimizing the number of elbows and ttings as much as possible.
3. Maximize your pumps service life by protecting the motor from the elements by ensuring it is well covered
and adequately ventilated. Exposing your pump to excessive heat or moisture will shorten the life of the motor.
4. Protect the motor against dirt, water, and all foreign matter. If the motor has been ooded,
do not operate it until it has been checked by an authorized motor technician and has been found to be
safe to operate. If the motor is damaged by dirt, moisture, foreign matter or corrosion it is not covered by the
warranty.
5. Mount the motor to a stable base where it will not get submerged. Use caution when installing in a vault.
Be sure proper drainage is in place to prevent ooding. A sturdy pedastal under the pump is benecial
in a vault application to maximize space to the ground. Ensure the vault is properly ventilated.
6. The pump ports are 2” slip on both the inlet and discharge ports. The ttings included with your pump should
connect to PVC or ex pipe plumbing. All plumbing lines should be self supported and properly aligned. This
will prevent undue stress to the housing and ttings. We recommend using a good primer and PVC cement to
glue the pipe to the tailpiece ttings.
7. Installations in which the water level is elevated above the pump it is highly recommended to use a
ball or swing type check valve to prevent back ow and possible reverse rotation. A ball valve will supplement
a swing check valve and allow ow adjustments.
8.
FILL THE PRIMING POT WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING THE PUMP.
General
Before Installation
Open the pump box when received and inspect for evidence of rough handling or damage to the pump and verify the
product ordered. If damage is found, notify the freight carrier and contact the vendor purchased from immediately.
For order discrepancies, contact the vendor purchased from immediately.
Be sure your installation location is no higher than 9 feet above the water surface level.
If using smaller than 2” pipe, excessive ttings such as elbows, sweeps or reducers, using an excessively
long pipe run, using additional strainers or any other water ow restriction device, can increase the prime cycle time.
Refer to the Pump Operation information on page 3.
9. When determining pump placement, it is important to consider the distance and height from the
water source. To ensure reasonable prime time without an inline swing type check valve, position the
pump no higher than 9 feet from the water source. Positioning is also important to maintain the
pumps ability to stay primed and minimize cavitation. Do not use spring loaded check valves!
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