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Installation & Service Manual

Innovative Solar Solutions, Inc

Main (866) 856-

9819

“B” Models for battery power (or AC) applications only

Please record your MODEL #_______

Your shipment may arrive with the motor and pump in two separate parcels.

We no longer include oil with the shipment, due to safety regulations imposed by

our freight carriers. Please obtain your own oil (see page 3.)

Assembly of Motor and Belt Drive

Install the motor pulley on the motor shaft. Oil the shaft first, to make fut

removal easier. Mount the pulley with the setscrew end facing

motor. Place one setscrew in the slot on the shaft, but do not tighten the screws

yet.

Bolt the motor to the mounting blocks, loosely. Hold a straight

motor

face to check that it is parallel to the large pulley. Adjust belt tension for

about 1/2 inch deflection, and tighten the motor mounting bolts. Turn the pump

by hand, and then tighten the setscrews on the motor pulley.

Locating and Mounting the Pump

If the pump is to be located higher than the water source, mount the pump as low

as possible (without risk of flooding). It is desirable to minimize suction lift, for

greatest reliability. See the attached specification sheet for suction lift lim

Allow easy access to the round plate on the front of the water box. You may need

to remove it to replace piston seals (leathers) occasionally. If your water is very

dirty, you will need more frequent maintenance so leave plenty of work space.

Th

e pump and the belt guard must be screwed or bolted down to a base of wood,

concrete or steel. Your mounting structure must support the weight of the pump,

and the attached piping. Your mounting structure should be able to hold up for 20

years or more, in

damp conditions. If it is not strong, the pump will shake it loose.

Level the mounting base, to insure proper oil distribution.

Installation & Service Manual

Innovative Solar Solutions, Inc

\ 1730 Camino Carlos Rey

, Unit 101/ Santa Fe, NM 87505

9819

\ Fax (704) 973-0666 /

www.innovativesolar.com

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“B” Models for battery power (or AC) applications only

Please record your MODEL #_______

-_____B

Serial # ________

Your shipment may arrive with the motor and pump in two separate parcels.

We no longer include oil with the shipment, due to safety regulations imposed by

our freight carriers. Please obtain your own oil (see page 3.)

Assembly of Motor and Belt Drive

Install the motor pulley on the motor shaft. Oil the shaft first, to make fut

removal easier. Mount the pulley with the setscrew end facing

away

motor. Place one setscrew in the slot on the shaft, but do not tighten the screws

Bolt the motor to the mounting blocks, loosely. Hold a straight

-

edge against the

face to check that it is parallel to the large pulley. Adjust belt tension for

about 1/2 inch deflection, and tighten the motor mounting bolts. Turn the pump

by hand, and then tighten the setscrews on the motor pulley.

Locating and Mounting the Pump

-- See Diagram

If the pump is to be located higher than the water source, mount the pump as low

as possible (without risk of flooding). It is desirable to minimize suction lift, for

greatest reliability. See the attached specification sheet for suction lift lim

Allow easy access to the round plate on the front of the water box. You may need

to remove it to replace piston seals (leathers) occasionally. If your water is very

dirty, you will need more frequent maintenance so leave plenty of work space.

e pump and the belt guard must be screwed or bolted down to a base of wood,

concrete or steel. Your mounting structure must support the weight of the pump,

and the attached piping. Your mounting structure should be able to hold up for 20

damp conditions. If it is not strong, the pump will shake it loose.

Level the mounting base, to insure proper oil distribution.

2010

, Unit 101/ Santa Fe, NM 87505

www.innovativesolar.com

“B” Models for battery power (or AC) applications only

Serial # ________

Your shipment may arrive with the motor and pump in two separate parcels.

We no longer include oil with the shipment, due to safety regulations imposed by

Install the motor pulley on the motor shaft. Oil the shaft first, to make fut

ure

away

from the

motor. Place one setscrew in the slot on the shaft, but do not tighten the screws

edge against the

face to check that it is parallel to the large pulley. Adjust belt tension for

about 1/2 inch deflection, and tighten the motor mounting bolts. Turn the pump

If the pump is to be located higher than the water source, mount the pump as low

as possible (without risk of flooding). It is desirable to minimize suction lift, for

greatest reliability. See the attached specification sheet for suction lift lim

itations.

Allow easy access to the round plate on the front of the water box. You may need

to remove it to replace piston seals (leathers) occasionally. If your water is very

dirty, you will need more frequent maintenance so leave plenty of work space.

e pump and the belt guard must be screwed or bolted down to a base of wood,

concrete or steel. Your mounting structure must support the weight of the pump,

and the attached piping. Your mounting structure should be able to hold up for 20

damp conditions. If it is not strong, the pump will shake it loose.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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2010 Installation & Service Manual “B” Models for battery power (or AC) applications only Please record your MODEL #_______ -_____B Serial # ________ Your shipment may arrive with the motor and pump in two separate parcels. We no longer include oil with the shipment, due to safety regulations imposed by our freight carriers. Please obtain your own oil (see page 3.) Assembly of Motor and Belt Drive Install the motor pulley on the motor shaft. Oil the shaft first, to make future fut removal easier.
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010 Installation & Service Manual Observe minimum clearances for inspection and maintenance, as show. Bolt the pump directly to a strong, firm surface, NOT on on rubber pads. Expect traces of water and oil leakage at the rod packing. Piping A A.Intake: Use 1 1/4" pipe OR LARGER (consult a pipe sizing chart to determine a size for very low pressure drop). Treat this much like a drain line. Avoid humps to eliminate air pockets. See text regarding suction limitations! B. and C.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual Expect some water to drip from the rod packing. Traces of oil may also leak from the crankcase, around the shaft and window. Mount the pump so that it cannot leak into your water supply. If that is not practical, place some rags under it, to absorb oil and water that may drip. Place the belt guard over the belt drive assembly. Position it so that the pulleys turn freely, then screw it down to your mounting surface.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual Outlet Plumbing A check valve must be installed at the pump outlet. This will make the system more efficient and easier to service, and will prevent continuous leakage at the rod packing. Use a spring spring-loaded loaded check valve with a rubber seat. If your outlet pipe is long, yo you u will need to increase the size to larger than 1 inch. Look at a pipe sizing chart or ask your dealer for advice. Also see “Surge Tank” option.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual Pressure Switch If you are using this pump in a pressurizing system, you need a pressure switch, available from any pump or electric supply, or from your dealer. You may use the type used for AC pumps. 1/2 HP models require the large “heavy duty” size. The pressure switch determines at what pressures your pump will turn on (cut (cut-in) and off (cut-out). You may adjust your switch to your liking, or leave it set at the factory settings.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual Pressure Tank If you are using this pump in a pressuriz pressurizing ing system, you need a pressure tank, available from any pump supplier, or from your dealer. Use a MINIMUM 40 GALLON sized tank. Important: Adjust the “pre-charge” charge” air properly. You must do this with water exhausted from the tank, so that your water pressure re is zero. Then, set the air pressure to 2 or 3 PSI below your cut-in pressure.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual the leathers with your fingers, then replace them in the cylinder. 3040 Models: ls: Use your spare brass cylinder as an installation guide. If pump is pushing only 1/2 capacity and pulsating, one leather is not sealing. It will usually seat itself in a short time. If not, remove the piston and stretch leathers again. You will need a 3/4 INCH SOCKET WRENCH and straight pliers to service the leathers.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual (5) CHANGE OIL every 2 to 5 years, depending on use. Use 8 oz. (240 cc) SAE 3030 weight (ISO 100) oil. The best oil is hydraulic oil with good water water-resistance. You can also use air compressor oil or motor oil. If the oil develops an opaque light light-brown (milky) color, it is contaminated with water and must be changed immediately. Wipe out the crank case to remove water, and leave it open to dry out before you refill it.
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2010 Installation & Service Manual Valve Parts: The rubber valve discs will wear if the water is dirty, but will generally last for 5000-10,000 10,000 hours. Replace them if they develop any cracks. Replace the valve springs at the same time.