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pump that is not perpendicular may have erratic operation and
difficulty priming.
4. The mounting method must provide adequate support to avoid any
flexing of the equipment or the system.
1.4 SUCTION LINE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. The suction line must be equal to or one size larger than the inlet
connection on the Foot Valve. The line should be as short and
straight as possible from the fluid reservoir.
2. A full opening ball or gate valve (no reduced port valves) should
be installed on the suction line at the fluid reservoir to permit
draining of the line or removal of any debris. The use of a Y-type
strainer in the suction line is recommended to prevent debris
from accidentally entering the Foot Valve of the pump.
3. Do not install flow meters or other instrumentation which would
restrict flow in the suction line.
4. Insure there is not any rise in the suction line which can collect
air of other fluid vapor.
5. If it is necessary to install a charge pump into the suction line, it
should have an output greater than the peak volume required to
fill the suction need of the pump on the suction stroke plus at
least 50%. A good rule of thumb is to use a charge pump with
double the output of the pump being supplied.
6. The suction line needs to be solidly and independently
supported without putting the pump in a strain to prevent
vibration from having any direct influence on the pump.
1.5 DISCHARGE LINE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. The discharge line should be equal to or larger than the
discharge port of the pump and sufficiently capable of handling
the maximum pump discharge pressure in the system.