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TEF ON TAPING INSTRUCTIONS
• Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
• Wrap male pipe threads with a suffi cient number of layers of Teflon tape.
• Cover entire thread portion.
• Do not overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port.
• If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, wrap as previously with on to two
additional layers of tape and remake the connection.
Piping
Support all piping connected to the pump.
• Use at least 2" (50mm) PVC pipe. Increase size if a long run is needed.
• To avoid stress on the pump, support both suction and discharge pipe independently.
• Place these supports as close to the pump as possible.
• To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start all piping at the pump and run pipe away from
the pump.
• Never use a suction pipe smaller than pump suction connections.
• To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward toward the pump.
• Do not use an elbow near the suction port of the pump. Use a straight length of pipe into the suction
port.
To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flooded suction systems must have shut-off
valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Fittings
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings. Avoid fittings which could cause an
air trap.
Pool Outlets
Use only non-entrapping suction fitting or double suction conforming with the AS1926.3-2003 standard.
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