SHALLOW WELL APPLICATION
SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 7
Cut the desired length of poly pipe to run from the top of the well to the pumping level.
Smooth the pipe cuttings with your round file. (Check that no cut-out parts are left inside
of the pipe. This may block the pump ejector or impeller). Tape male adaptor threads with
teflon tape and thread adaptor into the foot valve. Slide 2 stainless steel clamps over one
end of pipe and use torch to soften pipe. Insert the male adaptor and foot valve into this pipe
end. Tighten clamps with screwdriver when cool.
For security against leaks, we suggest
that you install 2 stainless steel clamps on each adaptor.
Insert the well seal elbow through the opening of the seal.
Slide 2 stainless steel clamps over the free end of the previously cut pipe and soften pipe
with your torch. Attach pipe to the well seal elbow (end protruding at bottom of well seal).
Tighten clamps with screwdriver when cool.
Install the well seal and piping assembly into your well casing. Tighten down the well seal
bolts using your adjustable wrench.
Install your pump in the house, on a sound foundation, as close as possible to the basement
wall. Locate the suction inlet in the front of the pump body. Thread an adaptor into inlet using
teflon tape. Do not over tighten.
Cut the desired length of pipe from pump location to the well seal and connect both ends
using the previous way, with stainless steel clamps and torch.
Do not fill in your trench to
the house until you have checked for any leaks in your connections or trouble in your
water system.
Sand or well points are limited to areas where water bearing sand or gravel lies below the
surface, and where there are no boulders or rocks to interfere with the driving into the ground
of the point.
The amount of water any “one” well point will supply is usually rather limited. Sometimes, it is
necessary to use more than one point to increase the supply of water, entering to the pump’s
suction.
IMPORTANT : IF USING WELL POINTS A CHECK VALVE MUST BE USED IN THE SUCTION
PIPE LEADING TO THE SUCTION INLET, AS CLOSE TO THE PUMP AS POSSIBLE, TO
KEEP THE SUCTION LINE AND PUMP WELL PRIMED.
To facilitate servicing at a later date, you may use a pitless adaptor and a sealed well cap
instead of an elbow and a well seal as described in steps 3 and 4.
CONTINUE ON PAGE 5 & 6 FOR TANKS AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
for sand
or well
points
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