Lakos H20-05 Installation & Operating Instructions

From
Pump
From
Pump
Close-Up of Optional LAKOS
Mounting Bracket (recommended)
Close-Up of Optional
LAKOS Mounting Bracket
For effective sand removal, SandMaster must be operated within the recommended flow range for each model (see
product label). Pipe size is not a factor in model selection. Use pipe reduction fittings as necessary to connect to
For effective sand removal, SandMaster must be operated within the recommended flow range for each model (see
existing piping. Minimum inlet pressure should be at least 15 psi (1 bar). If operating a variable-flow pump,
product label). Pipe size is not a factor in model selection. Use pipe reduction fittings as necessary to connect to
separator's performance will be affected at flows below the recommended range for any model; LAKOS recommends
existing piping. Minimum inlet pressure should be at least 15 psi (1 bar). If operating a variable-flow pump,
that the separator be sized for the highest expected flow rate (or consult factory for additional considerations).
separator's performance will be affected at flows below the recommended range for any model; LAKOS recommends
that the separator be sized for the highest expected flow rate (or consult factory for additional considerations). Read
Read all instructions before proceeding.
all instructions before proceeding.

Installation Placement

Installation Placement
1. Separator must be placed between the pump and pressure tank of a residential water well system.
2. Check valve must be between the pump and separator.
1. Separator must be placed between the pump and pressure tank of a residential water well system.
3. Pressure switch must be between the separator and the pressure tank.
2. Check valve must be between the pump and separator.
4. Any tees or diversions of pump discharge flow (such as to sprinklers or other needs) should be installed after
3. Pressure switch must be between the separator and the pressure tank.
the separator's outlet.
4. Any tees or diversions of pump discharge flow (such as to sprinklers or other needs) should be installed after
the separator's outlet.

Installation Procedures

Installation Procedures
1. Remove plastic caps from the inlet, outlet and purge connections.
2. Install separator in the upright position. For best results, allow at least five pipe diameters of straight
1. Remove plastic caps from the inlet, outlet and purge connections.
pipe to and from the separator's inlet and outlet connections.
2. Install separator in the near upright position. For best results, allow at least five pipe diameters of straight
3. Support the separator's weight independently from the inlet/outlet piping. A LAKOS Mounting Bracket Kit is
pipe to and from the separator's inlet and outlet connections.
recommended, but may be substituted with similar hardware.
3. Support the separator's weight independently from the inlet/outlet piping. A LAKOS Mounting Bracket Kit is
recommended, but may be substituted with similar hardware.
Installation & Operating Instructions
FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL SYSTEMS ONLY
Installation & Operating Instructions
FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL SYSTEMS ONLY
Check Valve
Check Valve
LAKOS
Valve
SANDMASTER
(normally
SEPARATOR
open)
LAKOS
Valve
SANDMASTER
RPV AutoValve
(recommended)
Sand Purge
Sand Purge
Residential Purge
Pressure Switch
Valve Controller
LAKOS RPV Controller
(recommended)
IMPORTANT: Install SandMaster between
IMPORTANT: Install SandMaster between
the check valve and pressure tank.
the pump and pressure tank.
(See reverse for additional instructions)
SANDMASTER SERIES
SANDMASTER SERIES
Pressure Gauges
(required for monitoring
and troubleshooting)
Pressure Gauges
(recommended)
Pressure
Tank
Pressure
Tank
LAKOS
Pressure Switch
Flow to house
Flow to house