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JET PUMP
Pre-Charged Pressure
Tank
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Figure 3
Ground Ground
possible connect pump to a separate branch Wire Wire
Ground
circuit with no other appliances on it. If motor
wiring diagram differs from diagram shown Figure 3
below, follow diagram on motor.
Wire motor for correct Make certain that the power
voltage. See “Electrical” supply conforms to the electrical specifications of the
section and Motor Data motor supplied. See Motor Data Chart A.
Charts A & C of this Specific Wiring Procedure 115V or 230V
manual, and motor 1. The motors are prewired from factory for use
nameplate.
with 115V service. Motors are dual voltage
Ground motor before (115/230V), and may be field connected for
connecting to electrical 230V service.
power supply
2. To change voltage, remove the junction box
Meet national electrical access cover (See Figure 1).
code and local codes for 3. Move the switch to 230V position. (See Figure
all wiring.
4).
Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet
hands, or when standing on a wet or damp
surface or in water.
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Figure 5 Elbow
1. Remove priming plug.
2. Fill pump and suction pipe with water until water To Service Pressure Switch
runs out of the priming port.
3. Replace priming plug, hand tight.
Suction
Pre-Charged
Pressure Tank
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Figure 6
Never examine, make wiring
4. Start the pump. Unit should pump water within
changes or touch the motor before disconnecting the
30 seconds. If not, stop pump and repeat steps main electrical supply switch. The thermal device may
1 through 3. On first use of pump, it may be have opened the electrical circuit.
necessary to re-prime the unit three or four
Motor Protection
times before all the air is out of suction pipe.
All single phase motors have built-in thermal
IMPORTANT: If the pump fails to build prime,
there may be an air pocket in the pump case.
protection for all voltages. The overload protects
To break up trapped air, connect 1/4” plastic the motor against burnout due to low voltage, high
tube, using a brass ferrule connector, to the voltage and other causes. The device is automatic
priming air vent port. (Not supplied.) and resets itself once the temperature has dropped
IMPORTANT: With the pump case completely to a safe point. Frequent tripping of the device
full of water and the priming tee plug in place, indicates trouble in the motor or power lines, and
submerge tubing into a bucket of water. Turn immediate attention is needed.
on power to motor. When pump builds up
pressure, turn off power, remove tubing and Disconnect power supply and
ferrule connector and replace 1/4” plug (See de-pressurize system before servicing pump or
Figure 6.) removing any component.
5. Once the pump is primed, tighten the priming Lubrication
plug. Remember to close the faucets. The motor has pre-lubricated bearings. No
Once the preceding instructions have been lubrication is required.
completed, the pump can be started.
Standing
Water Level
(Pump Off)
Drawdown
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Water
10 - 20’ Level
Figure 8
(Pump
Press in Seal
At On)
Least
5 Feet
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Check Valve
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Driven Point
Cardboard
washer IL0171
protects seal Seal
face Figure 12
Seal Cavity Lake Installation
Priming Plug
Priming Tee
Screening IL0172
protects foot Foot valve off
valve bottom to keep
dirt out of system
Figure 13
4. Pressure switch contacts are dirty. 4. Disconnect power and file contacts with emery
board or nail file
B. MOTOR RUNS HOT 1. Motor is wired incorrectly. 1. Refer to instructions on wiring
AND OVERLOAD
KICKS OFF 2. Voltage is too low. 2. Check with power company. Install heavier
wiring if wire size is too small. See wiring
instructions
3. Pump cycles too frequently. 3. See section below on too frequent cycling
C. MOTOR RUNS 1. Pump in a new installation did not pick 1. In new installation
BUT NO WATER IS up prime through:
DELIVERED
a. Improper priming a. Re-prime according to instructions
(*) NOTE: Check prime b. Air leaks b. Check all connections on suction line, air
before looking for volume control and ejector
other causes. Unscrew
priming plug and see c. Leaking foot valve c. Replace foot valve
if there is water in
priming hole *2. Pump has lost its prime through: 2. In installation already in use:
b. Water level below suction of pump b. Lower suction line into water and re-
prime. If receding water level in a shallow well
operation exceeds suction lift, a deep well pump
is needed
4. Check valve or foot valve is stuck in 4. Replace check valve or foot valve
closed position
5. Pipes are frozen 5. Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat
pit or pump house
6. Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in 6. Raise foot valve and/or strainer above well
sand bottom
D. PUMP DOES NOT 1. Water level in well is lower than 1. A deep well jet pump may be needed (over 25
DELIVER WATER estimated. ft. to water)
TO FULL CAPACITY
(ALSO CHECK POINT
2. Steel piping (if used) is corroded or 2. Replace with plastic pipe where possible,
3 IMMEDIATELY
ABOVE)
limed, causing excess friction otherwise with new steel pipe
4. Water level in well is lower than 4. Check possibility of using a deep well jet
estimated pump
F. PUMP CYCLES TOO 1. Standard pressure tank is waterlogged 1. Drain tank to air volume control tapping. Check
FREQUENTLY and has no air cushion air volume control for defect. Check for air leaks
at any connection
6. Air change too low in pre-charged 6. Disconnect electrical power and open faucets
tank until all pressure is relieved. Using automobile
tire pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank
at the valve stem located at top of tank. Air
pressure should be 2 PSI below pump pressure
switch cut-in setting. Check air valve for leaks,
using soapy solution, and replace core if
necessary.
G. AIR SPURTS FROM 1. Pump is picking up prime 1. As soon as pump picks up prime, all air will be
FAUCETS LITTLE OR ejected
NO WATER
2. Leak in suction side of pump 2. Check suction piping
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