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5.0 STARTING

THE PUMP

5.1 Install a Valve

and Run the Pump To

Clear the Water

On a new well - Install a

ball or globe valve on the

pump discharge line and

with the valve

⁄

open, pump the well

until the water begins to run clear.

Open the valve slowly to check flow

and when the water runs clear turn

the pump Power Off.
Remove the ball or globe valve and

connect the pump discharge to the

house plumbing, pressure tank and

switch. Turn Power On. Run a few

cycles through the tank to rinse it

out and to verify proper pump and

switch operation. Use this time to

check all fittings for leaks.
CAUTION: If the well has a high

static level, please see next section

for important pump protection

information.

5.2 Throttling A

High Static

Level Well To

Prevent Upthrust

Any well with a high static

water level may allow the

pump to operate off the curve to the

right or outside the “Recommended

Range” shown on the pump curve.

We recommend using a “Dole” flow

restrictor or throttling with a ball

valve to prevent upthrust damage to

the pump and motor. The maximum

flow must be restricted to be within

the pumps recommended operating

range. If you use a ball valve, set it,

remove the handle, tape the handle

to the pipe, and tag the valve with a

note saying, “Do not open this valve

or pump may be damaged”. The

easiest way to “set” the flow is to fill

a 5 gallon bucket and time how long

it takes to produce 5 gallons. Calcu-

late the flow in gpm based on this

value. As the water level drops in the

well the flow will be reduced due to

increased head and the valve will not

interfere with performance.

6.0 PAPERWORK

and IOM

Please give this filled-in IOM and

your business card to the owner.

A sticker with your name and phone

number on the tank or control box is

a great sales tool for future business!
We now provide an extra pump label

which you can affix to the IOM, put

on a 3-wire control box or locate

near the tank and pressure switch for

future pump identification.

Hazardous pressure can

cause personal injury or

property damage.

CAUTION