Pentair Pool Products MAX-E-PRO Owner's Manual page 5

Installation (Continued)
NOTICE: If the pump is not provided with a supply cord and a plug, or with
other means of disconnection from the supply having a contact separation of
at least 3mm in all poles, such means for disconnection must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring.
NOTICE: Use Teflon tape for making all threaded connections to the pump.
Do not use pipe dope (glue) as this will cause stress fractures in the pump.
NOTICE: Pump suction and discharge connections have moulded in thread
stops. DO NOT screw pipe in beyond these stops.
Teflon Taping Instructions:
Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers (or a sufficient number of
layers) of Teflon tape. Cover entire threaded portion.
Do not overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port.
If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap as previously with one
to two additional layers of tape and remake the connection.
NOTICE: Support all piping connected with pump.
Piping:
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 connection (2"/50mm).
To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward toward the pump.
NOTICE: 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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