Eco-Flo SHALLOW WELL Owner'S Manual Download

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CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch
Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9). DISCONNECT POWER; check and
tighten all wiring. (WARNING symbol) Hazardous voltage. Capacitor voltage may
be hazardous. To discharge capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE
HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Refer to instructions on wiring.
Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small (See
Electrical/Wiring Chart)
See section below on too frequent cycling.

In new installation:
1. Re-prime according to instructions.
2. Check all connections on suction line and AVC with shaving cream.
3. Replace foot valve or check valve.

In installation already in use:
1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal.
2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level in
  well exceeds 25’ (7.6M0, a deep well pump is needed.
3. Replace faulty valve.
Clean foot valve or strainer
Clean ejector or impeller.
Replace check valve or foot valve.
Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.
Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source. Clean foot valve
and strainer.
A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M0 depth to
water.

A new nozzle and venturi combination may be needed.
Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.

Use larger piping.

DISCONNECT POWER; adjust or replace pressure switch

Close faucets
Clean venturi, nozzle or impeller
Drain tank to air volume control port. Check AVC for defects. Check all
connections for leaks.
Check connections.
Replace foot valve.
Adjust or replace pressure switch.
DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets until all pressure is relieved. Using tire
pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank at valve stem located on the tank.
If less than pressure switch cut in setting (30-50 PSI), pump air into tank from
outside source until air pressure is 2 PSI less than cut-in setting of switch.
Check air valve for leaks (use soapy solution) and replace core if necessary.

When pump has picked up prime, it should pump solid water with no air.
Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with shaving cream.
Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well.
Lower foot valve if possible, otherwise restrict pump discharge.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped
Starting switch is defective

Wires at motor are loose, disconnected, or wired
incorrectly

Motor is wired incorrectly

Voltage is too low

Pump cycles too frequently

Pump  in  new  installation  did  not  prime  due  to:
1. Pipes were not filled with water
2. Air leaks
3. Leaking foot valve or check valve

Pump  has  lost  prime  through:
1. Air leaks
2. Water level below suction pipe inlet

3. Faulty check or foot valve.
Foot valve or strainer is plugged
Ejector or impeller is plugged
Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut
Pipes are frozen
Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in sand or mud

Water level is too low for shallow well setup to
deliver water

Water level in well is lower than estimated.
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or limed, causing
excess friction
Piping is too small in size

Pressure switch is out of adjustment or contacts
are welded together
Faucets have been left open
Venturi, nozzle or impeller is clogged
Standard pressure tank is waterlogged and has no
air cushion
Pipes leak
Foot valve leaks
Pressure switch is out of adjustment
Air charge too low in pre-charged tank