Pre-Installation - Flotec FP0F360AC Manual Del Usuario

Installation

PRE-INSTALLATION

1. A pump cannot pump air.
2. Long runs and many fittings increase friction and
reduce flow. Locate pump as close to well as possi-
ble. Keep pipe straight and angled up to pump. Use
as few elbows and fittings as possible. Support weight
of pipe.
3. Be sure well is clear of sand, dirt and scale which
will plug pump and void warranty.
4. Protect pump and piping from freezing. Freezing will
split pipe, damage pump and void warranty. Check
locally for frost protection requirements (usually pipe
must be 12" (30.5 cm) below frost line and pump
must be insulated).
5. Be sure pipes and foot valve are clean and in good
shape. Leaking foot valve due to dirt or scale may
allow pump to lose prime and cause pump failure.
6. No air pockets in suction pipe.
No Air Leaks
in Suction Pipe.
If Air Flows
Water Won't
Use Teflon Tape.
Figure 1 – Suction pipe must not leak
7. No air leaks in suction pipe. Use Teflon tape or
Plasto-Joint Stik to seal pipe joints. Do not use pipe
joint compound. (Figure 1).
NOTICE: A leak in suction may not drip (allows air to
be drawn in). Jet pumps will not pump air or prime
until all joints are sealed properly.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
8. Match pump to well. Deep well is 25' (7.6M) or more
Pipe Joint
Compound Will
Damage Plastic.
9. Unions installed near pump and well will aid in ser-
10.
11. Be sure to prime pump before starting. Water acts as
1102 0697
to water with pump running. (Figure 2)
NOTICE: Flow in to well must at least equal flow out
through pump! See Performance Chart.
Well
Casing
Foot
Valve &
Strainer
Figure 2 – Match pump to well
vicing. Leave room to use wrenches.
Pump body may explode if used as
booster pump unless relief valve capable of passing
full pump flow at 75PSI (517kPa) is installed.
lubricant. Starting without water will cause internal
damage and void warranty.
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Deep well is more
than 25' (7.6M)
to water with
pump running.
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