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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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RSWS Series

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT'D)

  Disconnect power and release all pressure from 

the system before attempting to install, service, relocate or perform any 

maintenance. Lock the power disconnect in the open (OFF) position. Tag 

out the power disconnect to prevent unexpected application of power.

  Débrancher de la source d’alimentation puis 

dissiper toute la pression du système avant d’essayer d’installer, 

de réparer, de déplacer ou de procéder à l’entretien. Verrouiller 

le sectionneur de courant en position ouverte (OFF). Étiqueter le 

sectionneur de courant pour éviter toute mise sous tension imprévue.

3.   Drain all liquids from the system before servicing.
4.   Periodically inspect pump and system components. Perform 

routine maintenance as required (See Maintenance on page 7).

Personal Safety:

a.   Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.

b.   Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted - 

replace all unused tools and equipment.

c.   Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.

d.   Make the workshop childproof use padlocks, master 

switches and remove starter keys.

5.   Do NOT pump chemicals or corrosive liquids. Pumping these 

liquids shortens the life of the seals and moving parts, this WILL 

void the warranty. Pump only clear water.

6.   When installing pump, cover the well to prevent foreign matter 

from falling into well contaminating the water, and damaging 

internal mechanical pumping components.

7.   Always test the water from the well for purity before use. Check 

with local health department for test procedure.

8.   Complete pump and piping system MUST be protected against 

freezing temperature. Freezing temperatures could cause 

severe damage and void the warranty.

9.   Do not run the pump dry or damage will occur and will void 

warranty.

  Risk of electrical shock! This pump is designed 

for indoor installation only.

  Risque de choc électrique! Cette pompe est 

conçue seulement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur.

  Risk of Electrical Shock! All wiring SHOULD be 

performed by a licensed or certified electrician.

  Risque de choc électrique! Tout le câblage DOIT 

être effectué par un électricien qualifié ou certifié.

10. Pressure switch is factory set at 30 ON/ 50 OFF and is NOT to 

be changed (will void warranty). 

11. Before installing the pump, have the electrical circuit checked 

by a licensed or certified electrician to make sure the circuit is 

properly grounded.

12. The circuit voltage and frequency of electrical current must 

correspond with the specifications of the motor.

13. Do NOT attempt repairs to the electric motor. All repairs to the 

motor must be completed by a licensed electrician.

  Do NOT touch an operating motor. Modern 

motors are designed to operate at high temperatures.

  Ne touchez PAS un monteur en fonctionnement. 

Les moteurs modernes sont conçus pour fonctionner à des 

températures élevées..

14. Avoid kinking electrical wire and protect from sharp    

 

      objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. 
15. Keep fingers and foreign objects away from ventilation     

        

      and other openings. Do NOT insert any objects into the    

       

      motor.

  Risk of electric shock! NEVER connect the 

green (or green/yellow) wire to a live terminal!

  Risque de choc électrique! Ne JAMAIS brancher 

le fil vert (ou vert et jaune) à une borne sous tension!

16. To reduce the risk of electrical shock. The motor must be 

securely and adequately grounded for protection against shock.

17. Use wire of adequate size to minimize voltage drop at the 

motor per local code. See Chart 3 on Page 6.

  Do NOT handle pump or pump motor with wet 

hands, when standing on a wet or damp surface or when standing in 

water. Fatal electrical shock COULD occur.

  NE PAS manipuler de pompe ou de moteur 

de pompe avec les mains humides ou debout dans l'eau ou sur une 

surface humide. Ceci POURRAIT occasionner un choc électrique mortel.

   Pump motor is equipped with an automatic 

resetting thermal protector and MAY restart unexpectedly. Protector 

tripping is an indication of motor overheating because of operating 

pump at low heads (low discharge restriction), excessively high or low 

voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor connections, excessive 

surrounding air temperature, inadequate ventilation, and/or defective 

motor or pump.

 MISE EN GARDE

   Le moteur de la pompe est doté d'un 

protecteur thermique à réinitialisation automatique et POURRAIT 

redémarrer de manière imprévue. Le déclenchement du protecteur est 

une indication de surchauffe du moteur à cause d'une utilisation de 

la pompe à faible hauteur de chute (restriction de faible décharge), 

d'une tension excessivement haute ou basse, d'un câblage inadéquat, 

d'un branchement incorrect du moteur, d'une température ambiante 

excessive, d'une ventilation inadéquate ou d'une pompe ou d'un moteur 

défectueux.

PRE-INSTALLATION

WATER STORAGE

Tanks are required for these pumps to operate as designed.

Summary of Contents for RSWS Series

Page 1: ...del HP PSI Discharge Head Lift Distance 0 ft 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 25 ft RSWS75 3 4 30 779 750 721 691 662 633 40 644 615 586 557 528 499 50 510 481 451 422 393 364 RSWS50 1 2 30 711 674 638 601 565 529 40 543 506 470 433 397 361 50 375 338 302 265 229 193 Intended for Indoor Use Only Please read and save these instructions Read carefully before attempting to assemble install operate or maintain ...

Page 2: ...ESCRIPTION Shallow well jet pumps are single stage residential water pumps designed for pumping potable water in applications where the water is located less than 25 feet vertically from the pump A pressure switch is a standard feature The shallow well pump must be mounted to either a pre charged conventional type or free standing pressure tank Intended for indoor use only Installation of this pum...

Page 3: ...cal circuit checked by a licensed or certified electrician to make sure the circuit is properly grounded 12 The circuit voltage and frequency of electrical current must correspond with the specifications of the motor 13 Do NOT attempt repairs to the electric motor All repairs to the motor must be completed by a licensed electrician Do NOT touch an operating motor Modern motors are designed to oper...

Page 4: ...lling the pump Sand will damage the pumping parts and seal The draw down level of the well should not exceed the maximum rated depth for the pump The capacity of the pump will be reduced and a loss of prime may occur PIPING Inlet piping may be copper steel or rigid PVC plastic Flexible pipe is prohibited on suction pipe inlet pipe MISE EN GARDE Un tuyau flexible est interdit sur le tuyau d aspirat...

Page 5: ... well or sand or sediment WILL be drawn into the system MISE EN GARDE Le clapet de pied DOIT au moins être à 45 7 cm 18 po du fond du puits sinon du sable ou des sédiments POURRAIENT être aspirés dans le système NOTE When a lake is used as a water supply make sure the inlet pipe is deep enough to be submerged at all times Slope the horizontal piping upward toward the pump to prevent trapping air T...

Page 6: ...ire directly to the metal well casing or use a ground electrode furnished by the power company There is only one proper ground terminal on the unit The terminal s is located under the pressure switch cover is painted green and is identified as GRD The ground connection must be made at this terminal Figure 5 The ground conductor must not be smaller than the circuit conductors supplying the motor Di...

Page 7: ...tank with the correct air to water ratio for the system to operate If the air volume control is good the pump will shut off at the desired cut off and will be adjusted correctly WATERLOGGED TANKS PRECHARGED If a precharged tank becomes waterlogged the bladder is normally leaking or broken 1 Test the tank by depressing the air valve The air valve will expel water if the bladder is broken 2 If broke...

Page 8: ...ard washer 2 Carefully slip seal plate over shaft Do not disturb seal position in seal plate The seal plate must be orientated during assembly so the two screw holes are on a horizontal line across the motor shaft Figure 10 This placement should be done to ensure proper draining and priming 3 Place rotating shaft seal member in position on impeller and press into place Take care not to press again...

Page 9: ...th new parts in reverse order 14 Wipe down the seal plate to remove any debris or loose rust 15 Push the ceramic seat of the shaft seal into the seal plate using the cardboard ring provided to keep the ceramic face clean You can use a little water or dish soap to lubricate the seal pocket to make assembly easier 16 Slide the square cut gasket over the flange on the seal plate make sure not to let ...

Page 10: ...alve may be clogged or stuck closed 8 Pump not fully primed 9 Water level below maximum lift specification 10 Undersized piping 11 Gaseous well 12 Distorted venturi 13 Incorrect jet for application 14 Undersized pump 15 Pump cavitates sounds like pumping gravel 16 Low supply voltage 1 Lower suction pipe further into wall 2 Open faucet to allow air to vent while priming pump 3 Repair or replace to ...

Page 11: ... or concrete to prevent cave in D DRIVEN WELL Pipe with a pointed screen is driven into the ground below the water table The depth is usually less than 50 feet Available diameters are 1 through 2 E DRILLED WELL A hole bored into the earth with machinery and lined with pipe Depths range from a few feet to over 1000 feet Common well diameters are 2 3 4 and 6 for domestic water wells F CISTERN An und...

Page 12: ...IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES AGAINST ANY PERSON OR ENTITY UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THE REMEDIES AND OBLIGATIONS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF AND OBLIGATIONS TO THE OWNER FOR ANY AND ALL MATTERS ARISING WITH RESPECT TO OR IN ANY WAY ...

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