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Figure 2
Lake Or pond Installation (Figure 3)
Using a surface water source such as a lake or pond
is similar to using a single shallow well. The suction
pipe is placed in the water source and leads back
to the pump. This application may require a long
horizontal distance between water source and pump.
The suction pipe size should increase by one size
to minimize pressure loss caused by friction from
pipe distance.
Place a foot valve at the end of the suction pipe to
protect the pump from debris.
1-1/2" MINIMUM
RIDGED PVC PIPE
1-1/2" MINIMUM
PVC ADAPTER
1-1/2" MINIMUM
FOOT VALVE
1-1/2" PVC
ELBOW
WELL
SEAL
Figure 3
Figure 3
pLUMBING
Bolt the pump to a level, solid foundation, if possible.
Position the pump with the suction port facing the
water source pipe(s). Avoid 90
º
angles whenever
possible and minimize turns when connecting pump
to your water source. Install the pump as close to the
water source as possible. This will help reduce friction
and maximize water pressure.
HORIZONTAL OFFSET SUCTION pIpING
When the pump is offset from the well, the horizontal
offset suction piping may have to be increased in
diameter to reduce friction loss. The friction loss in a
system increases:
1.) As the flow rate increases
2.) As the piping size decreases
Consult included Turf Boss performance tables
(Appendix III) and friction loss tables (Appendix IV)
to determine the amount of head lost for a given
application. Pipes from the well to the pump should
slope upward (about 1
”
of rise for every 30
”
of run).
DISCHARGE pIpE SIZES FOR INSTALLATION
When the pump is located at a distance from points
of water use, it is necessary to increase the discharge
pipe size in order to reduce friction loss. The friction
loss in a system increases:
1.) As the flow rate increases
2.) As the piping size decreases
Consult included Turf Boss performance tables
(Appendix III) and friction loss tables (Appendix IV)
to determine the amount of head lost for a given
application.
A. Suction port Connection (Figure 4)
Step 1:
Attach the foot valve or well point to pipe
assembly and lower pipe and foot valve until it is
at least five feet below the water level. If you are
using a well, temporarily clamp the pipe to the
well casing to prevent the pipe from sliding into
the well. If well is in a 4" or 6" casing, use a well
seal at the surface. Never use a suction pipe size
smaller than the size of the suction port on the
pump.
Step 2:
Connect the necessary elbows, fittings, check
valves, and pipe from the water to the pump
suction port on front of pump. When using PVC,
pre-assemble pipe and fittings to the pump
BEFORE applying PVC cement to ensure proper
cuts and inventory. Use PTFE tape on all male
threads, wrapping clockwise (when facing pipe) 1
to 2 layers thick. Tighten all threaded pipe fittings
until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN PIPE AND
FITTINGS!! Tighten joints hand tight plus 1/2 turn
with pipe wrench.
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