Product Manual

3. Mechanical Splice Kit with plastic
insulators (for 14, 12 and 10 Gauge AWG
Wire, or 2, 3 and 5.5mm
2
wire):
A. Cut off motor leads. Stagger lead and
wire length so that 2nd lead is 4”
(101.6mm) longer than 1st lead and 3rd
lead is 4” (101.6mm) longer than second.
B. Cut off wire ends. Match colors and
lengths of power supply wires to colors
and lengths of motor leads.
C. Trim insulation back 1/2” (13mm) from
cable ends and motor lead ends.
D. Unscrew plastic caps from insulators.
Place a cap and a neoprene gasket
sleeve on each wire end to be spliced
(see Figure 8).
E. Slide insulator body onto one wire end
(Figure 8).
F. Insert wire end into butt connector and
crimp. Match cable and motor wire
colors (see Figure 9).
G. Center insulator body over splice and
slide neoprene sleeves into body as
far as they will go. Screw caps onto
insulator body (Figure 10) and tighten by
hand for a strong, waterproof splice.
Power Supply Wire Installation
1. To test submersible, momentarily (no more
than 30 seconds) connect it to proper power
supply. Power supply frequency and voltage
must match motor nameplate frequency and
voltage to within ±10%.
2. Fasten power supply wires leads securely
to pump discharge section; leave 4-5”
(100-125mm) of slack in leads at this point.
Securely fasten leads to plastic pipe within
6” (150mm) of the pump discharge section.
Use centering guides to protect wire and pipe
from rubbing the well casing.
3. Connect copper ground wire to motor
bracket. Ground wire must be at least as large
as wires supplying current to motor. Consult
local codes for grounding information.
4. Use only submersible power supply wires
supplied by pump manufacturer. When
lowering pump into well, secure supply wires
to discharge pipe at 10’ (3.5M) intervals with
Scotch #33 electrical tape. DO NOT damage
pump wires.
NOTICE To avoid dropping the pump down
the well or damaging cable or cable splices,
NEVER allow pump cable to support weight
of pump.
Pump Installation
1. If a standard air over water pressure tank is
used, install two bleeder orifices about 2’ (.6M)
apart as shown in Figure 13, Page 9. Orifices
will automatically charge the tank with air. See
Figure 13 to determine orifice location.
NOTICE If Pre-charged tank is used,
DO NOT install bleeder orifices. If pump and
pre-charged tank are replacing a standard
tank system, remove bleeder orifices before
installing pump in well.
2. To prevent losing pump down the well,
connect a safety rope strong enough to
support pump and drop pipe (minimum 5/16”
(8mm) twisted polypropylene or pronila rope)
to eyelet on pump discharge. Tie off other
end of safety rope securely to well seal, well
cap or pitless adapter.
3. Discharge outlet is 1
1
⁄4” NPT threaded.
Use 100 PSI rated polyethylene plastic pipe
for installations up to 100’ (30.5M) depth.
Use 160 PSI rated polyethylene plastic pipe
for installation up to 220’ (67.1M) depth.
For depths beyond 220’ (67.1M), use
galvanized steel pipe for the entire drop pipe.
Initial Start-Up/New Wells
NOTICE NEVER operate pump with discharge
valve completely closed. Pump can destroy itself
if run with discharge shut off (“deadheaded”) and
warranty will be void.
NOTICE To avoid sand-locking pump, follow
procedure below when starting pump for the
first time. NEVER start a pump with discharge
completely open unless you have done this
procedure first.
1. Connect a pipe elbow, a short length of pipe
and a gate valve to pump discharge at well
head (see Figure 11).
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Control
center
or
electrical
disconnect
box
Temporary wiring
to control center or
electrical disconnect box
Temporary piping
Gate valve
Pump in well
Pump installation
for developing a well
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Figure 11 - Temporary connections while
cleaning well for start-up.