The document outlines five golden rules for proper pump piping design and installation. The rules are: 1) Provide a straight run of pipe 5-10 times the diameter before any obstructions on the suction side. 2) The inlet and outlet pipes should be at least one size larger than the pump nozzle. 3) Eliminate elbows mounted directly on or close to the inlet side. 4) Eliminate potential for vortices or air entrainment in the suction source. 5) Arrange piping to impose no strain on the pump casing and independently support all piping and fittings without strain on the pump. Following these rules can eliminate chronic problems.