Flint & Walling SP Self-Priming Sprinkler Pump User Manual

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PUMP PREPARATION FOR WELL AND SURFACE WATER

CAUTION: Dry-fit entire assembly to

ensure proper fit before gluing or taping parts.

CAUTION: Follow all proper gluing

procedures as specified by the glue

manufacturer. Always glue in a vertical direction

whenever possible to prevent glue from

dripping inside pipe or fittings

CAUTION: Use thread tape and a thread

paste compound on all male threads except for

the unions. Tighten securely with a wrench and

add another 1/4 turn to ensure proper seal.
1. Thread 1-1/2 in. MPT x 1-1/2 in. slip adaptor

into the outlet port located at the top of the

pump.

2. Glue a 6 in. piece of 1-1/2 in. pipe into the

adaptor.

3. Glue a 1-1/2 in. tee to the pipe.
4. Glue a 1-1/2 in. slip x 1-1/4 in. adaptor to

the top opening of the 1-1/2 in. tee.

5. Thread in a 1-1/4 in. priming plug or optional

priming plug with pressure gauge.

NOTE: Hand tighten only, as this will be

removed for priming.
6. Glue another 6 in. section of 1-1/2 in. pipe

into the opening in the 1-1/2 in. tee.

7. Glue the male thread side of a 1-1/2 in.

union to the pipe.

8. Thread 2 in. MPT x 2 in. slip adaptor into

the inlet port located on the front of the

pump body.

9. Glue an 8 in. section of 2 in. pipe into the 2

in. adaptor.

10. Glue one side of a 2 in. union to the pipe.

IL1252

IL1253

Fig 2

Fig 1

IL1254

IL1255

Fig 4

Fig 3

Priming Plug

with Pressure

Gauge

1-1/4 in.

Priming

Plug

Fig 6

Fig 5

Fig 8

Fig 7

Fig 10

Fig 9