Specifications

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Thank you for choosing an RK2 System pump. It has been designed and built to
provide you with years of dependable service. To insure maximum performance,
we urge you to carefully follow the instructions in this manual.
If you have any questions, call your nearest distributor or [phone] for
assistance.
Installation
Proper installation of your pump will help it to provide you with dependable, trouble free service. Please
follow the general guidelines listed below to help insure maximum performance.
1. Position the pump as near the water intake source and as low as is practical. This will help avoid
cavitation and maximize your pumps output.
2. Protect the motor from excessive heat and moisture. It is best to provide shade from direct sun, and
insure that it has proper ventilation. Excessive heat will shorten the motor life and void the warranty.
3. Protect the motor against dirt, water and all foreign matter. If the motor has been flooded, shut off
power and do not operate it until it has been checked by an authorized motor technician, and it has
been certified safe to operate. If the motor is damaged by dirt or moisture it voids the warranty.
4. Mount the motor where it cannot become submerged.
5. The fittings used to connect to the housing should be plastic. All plumbing lines should be self
supported and properly aligned. This will prevent undue stress to the housing.
6. The intake to the pump should never be restricted. Keep your suction lines as free of elbows, fittings
and valves as possible.
The use of large diameter pipe will help provide adequate flow
, as it
reduces friction loss.
7. This is a non self priming pump and is best suited with a flooded suction. The pump housing, and the
entire suction line must be filled with fluid for it to operate properly.
Do not run dry!
Electrical
1. Make sure the power is disconnected at the breaker before wiring the motor.
2. Make sure that the motor is wired so that it matches the supply voltage (115, 208, 230 or 460 volt). If
they do not match it will damage your motor and void the warranty.
3.
Use a wire of adequate gauge
and length to prevent electrical line losses. The use of heavier
gauge wire will allow the motor to run cooler and more efficiently.
4. Make sure all connections are clean and tight. Properly ground the motor. (There is normally a
green ground terminal located on the inside of the motor connection box.) Make sure the ground
wire is properly connected to an electrical service ground. Connect the pump permanently to an
adequately sized circuit. It is best to have a dedicated circuit that won’t suffer voltage drop from
other loads.
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5. Insure proper motor rotation. When viewed from the shaft end, the motor must rotate
counterclockwise. Incorrect rotation will destroy the pump and motor.
Note:
The motor leads must be energized in the correct order. If you are not sure of the
sequence of your incoming supply line,
remove the volute from
the pump
, connect the power
and check rotation. When the rotation is correct, reinstall the volute. Do not test with volute in
place!
Never test rotation by bumping a switch!!! This will destroy the pump and void the
warranty!!!!
If it is incorrect, exchange any two of the connected leads and retest.