Piping Guidelines; General; Suction - Dixon BC114 Instruction & Operation Manual

Improper piping can lead to a number of problems
with pump performance which could lead to increased
maintenance costs.
• Ensure piping is independently supported at both the suction
and discharge ports of the pump. (see the diagram at right)
• Piping must be properly aligned to prevent any strain on
pump casing.
• Try to have as few bends as possible in all piping.
• Make sure line sizes used are equal to or larger than suction side (supply side) port connections on the pump.
• Suction side needs to be as short and straight as possible. Any restrictions will affect the NPSHa. Adequate NPSHa must be
ensured.
• Maintain a straight length of pipe at a minimum of 8 x diameters long at the pump inlet. (see the diagram below)
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