Well Wizard®
Installation and Operation Manual
Rev. E 06-05-2023
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Installing Pump Systems with Pre-Cut & Assembled Tubing
Well Wizard systems are most often supplied with the tubing cut to length for each well and
connected to the bladder pump, with each pump and tubing assembly tagged with the well ID
number provided. These systems are easier to install and can often be installed by one person,
but QED recommends two people for more efficient installation.
Generally, pump tubing lengths up to 200 feet (60 meters) will be attached to the pump and
shipped as an assembly. The well cap will also be pre-assembled onto the tubing unless
specified to be packaged separately.
On 1100 and 1200 Series pumps that use compression fittings, tubing lengths greater than 200
feet (60 meters) are pre-assembled onto the pump to swage the fitting ferrules onto the tubing,
The fittings are then removed and the tubing is packaged separately as a bundle or spool of
tubing. Follow the instructions on page 17 on Installing or Replacing Pump Connectors to
determine how to properly re-attach and tighten fittings prior to pump installation.
If your Well Wizard system was ordered with pre-cut tubing but the tubing has not been pre-
assembled with the pumps by request, skip down to the instruction below under “Installing Pump
Systems with Bulk tubing” for information on how to connect each pump model to its tubing
bundle.
1. Slowly lower the pump into the well while uncoiling the tubing bundle, until the entire length
of tubing is in the well. Be sure to control the rate of descent. Do not let the tubing free fall
into the well.
2. An optional support cable is recommended for the ST1102 and ST1102M pumps and is
available for all sampling pump models. Support cables are strongly recommended for
deep wells (generally deeper than 300 feet/ 90 meters). See pages 21-23 on installing
support cables.
3. To attach the well cap, separate about 8-12” (20-30 cm) of the twin-bonded tubing. Push
the discharge tubing through the compression fitting on the cap to the appropriate height
based on the cap design. Refer to the separate instruction sheet included with the well cap.
NOTE:
During installation, be sure not to let the tubing or other pump components contact the
ground or any other surface that isn’t a known clean surface to avoid the risk of contamination.
It’s often helpful to spread out a clean plastic tarp next to the well during installation.
