Berkley B2XRKS Water Pump User Manual


 
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Discharge Connection
Installation
Do not use Gate Valve
to throttle flow.
Avoid abrupt change
in pipe size.
Avoid undersized
pipe diameter.
Do not force alignment
that can cause flange
stresses.
Do not leave
pipe unsupported.
Avoid check valves
that may cause
hydraulic shock.
2119 1195
Not Recommended
Avoid excess friction loss caused by numerous
fittings, insufficient pipe diameter, and sharp turns in
pipe run.
Swing type check valves can permit build-up of
reverse velocity before closing causing hydraulic
shock or “water hammer.”