Pipe Connections - FibroPool FH135 Installation And User Instructions Manual

1. FH 135 Features 1 1/2" SAE machine threads. They are NOT the typical pipe threads. You
can use the included unionized fittings with o-rings WITHOUT thread tape, or you can use
the conical hose adapters WITH thread tape.
2. All fittings and pipes used must be 1 1/2" Sch 40 (Schedule 40) PVC pipe If using
corrugated flexible filter hoses, try to use the 1 ½" diameter hoses.
3. Tighten all fittings by hand only. If using the threaded hose adapters with thread tape, give
a ¼ turn with pliers after hand tight. Excessive tightening will crack fittings.
4. A minimum of 6 inches of straight pipe must be used before any elbows/fittings etc.
5. Please support the pipes in the air, as gravity will eventually bend and break the fittings.
6. If using flexible hoses, be sure to tighten the clamps well.
7. Be sure to check your fittings and glue them properly, using pipe cleaner and a good grade
Medium bodied glue.
8. Heaters have heat exchanger coils, therefore they increase back pressure.
9. If your pool pump is larger than 1 horsepower, you should use a bypass valve. This will help
water flow of your system to continue as original plumbing. You simply need a 3 way valve,
and a Tee. Refer to diagrams for the bypass set up.
10. If you have 2 inch plumbing, use our 2 inch bypass valve and a 2 inch TEE, then use
reducers to 1 1/2" pipe to connect to the heater. This way you will not compromise the water
flow.
11. Be sure that WATER IN pipe is connected to the BOTTOM, and WATER OUT pipe is on
TOP. Reversal will result in flow error code PL
Hard PVC Adapters
adapters

PIPE CONNECTIONS

Corrugated Filter Hose Adapters Intex Integrated hose
V.23.02 FIBROPOOL USA