Installation
Initial Start-Up
NOTICE
completely closed. Pump can destroy itself if run
with discharge shut off ("deadheaded").
NOTICE To avoid sand-locking pump, follow
procedure below when starting pump for the
completely open unless you have done this
procedure first.
and a gate valve to pump discharge at well
Control
Temporary wiring
center
to control center or
or
electrical disconnect box
electrical
disconnect
box
Pump installation
for developing a well
Figure 12 - Typical pump start-up
disconnect switch (2-wire pump), or magnetic
starter (three-phase pump) in a permanently
will not be subjected to extreme heat or
excess moisture.
4. Connect motor leads and power supply to
motor control box, fused disconnect switch, or
magnetic starter (see Diagrams). Do not start
pump yet.
pumps out on ground. Let it run until water is
clear of sand or silt. To check solids in water, fill
a glass from pump and let solids settle out.
open gate valve to approximately two-thirds
open and repeat process.
8. When water is completely clear at 2/3 setting,
open gate valve completely and run pump until
water is completely clear.
well unit, electrical conduit and surface piping
Effluent Applications
Pumps designed and tested for effluent applications
must meet the following:
cord and strain relief. Do not connect conduit
to pump.
local codes.
3. Do not install pump in any location classified
4. These pumps are intended for permanent
connection only. Provide strain relief at control
Temporary piping
box for power supply cord connection to box.
Gate valve
suitable for end use application.
C onnecting To Tank /
Water System
Pump in well
pumps can develop very high pressure in some
situations. To prevent tank failure, install a pressure
relief valve between pump and tank.
NOTICE Allowing pump or piping system to
freeze may severely damage pump and will void
warranty. Protect pump and entire piping system
(including pressure tank) from freezing.
Standard Tank Hookup:
pressure tank and for correct distance of bleeder
orifices from pressure tank.
Pre-charged Pressure Tank
Hookup:
pressure tank.
NOTICE Check air pre-charge in tank before
below pump cut-in setting. (For example, a pre-
pre-charge by either adding or bleeding air through
air pressure valve located on top of tank. Check
pre-charge annually and adjust as needed.
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove
Hazardous pressure. Submersible
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