Tefl On Taping Instructions; Fittings; Pool Outlets - STA-RITE SilentFlo SF550100 Owner's Manual

Tefl on Taping Instructions
• Use only new or clean PVC pipe fi ttings.
• Wrap male pipe threads with a suffi cient number of layers of Tefl on 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 one
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 pipes
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 (2"/50mm).
• 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 fl ooding when removing pump for service, all fl ooded suction
systems must have shut-off valves in suction and discharge pipes.

Fittings

Fittings restrict fl ow; for best effi ciency use fewest possible fi ttings. Avoid
fi ttings which could cause an air trap.

Pool Outlets

Use only non-entrapping suction fi tting or double suction conforming with
the AS1926.3-2003 standard.
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