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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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ELECTRICAL

  Risk of electrical shock. This pump is designed 

for indoor installation unless housed and protected from the elements.

  Risque de choc électrique! Cette pompe est 

conçue pour une utilisation à l'intérieur, sauf si elle est à l'abri et 

protégée contre les intempéries.

• 

This installation must be in accordance with the National Electric 

Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.

• 

The voltage of power supply must match the voltage of the 

pump. The motors can be converted to 115 or 230 volts by 

changing the voltage selector to the desired voltage. Remove 

rear cover of motor by unscrewing both screws to expose voltage 

selector. Rotate dial so desired voltage is completely visible within 

notch (Figure 4).

• 

If wire run is a short distance, a cord/plug assembly may be 

used as long as it meets the minimum wire gage size, called out in 

Chart 3, above. Time delay fuses are recommended over standard 

fuses for motor circuit protection. All pump motors have built-in 

automatic overload protection that will prevent damage to the 

motor due to overheating.

• 

Do NOT connect to electric power supply until unit is 

permanently grounded. Connect ground wire to approved ground 

then connect terminal provided.

• 

A metal underground water pipe or well casing at least 10 feet 

long makes the best ground electrode. If plastic pipe or insulated 
fittings are used, run a wire 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.

  Disconnect power and release all pressure from 

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

maintenance.

  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.

L2 3

L1

1

Figure 5 - Electrical Connections

MOTOR

LINE

GROUND SCREW

OPERATION

PRIMING THE SHALLOW WELL PUMP

  To prevent damage to the pump, do NOT start 

motor until pump has been filled with water.

  Pour éviter d'endommager la pompe, ne pas 

démarrer le moteur tant que la pompe n'a pas été remplie d'eau.

1.   Remove prime plug (Figure 3).
2.   Fill pump and piping completely full of water.
3.   Replace the prime plug.
4.   Open a faucet to vent the system.
5.   Start the motor. Water will pump in a few minutes. If pump fails 

to prime in 5 minutes, stop motor and refill pump with water. 

Priming time is proportional to the amount of air in inlet pipe.

6.   Let the system operate for several minutes to flush all pipes.
7.   Close faucet and allow pump to build pressure in tank. When 

the pressure reaches the cut-out setting, the motor will stop.

The system is now in operation and will automatically cycle on 

demand.

Figure 4 - Voltage Selector

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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