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Electrical
WARNiNG - Reduced risk of electric shock during operation of this pump requires the provision of acceptable
grounding:
a. When the means of connection to the supply-connection box is other than grounded metal conduit, ground the pump
back to the service by connecting a copper conductor, at least the size of the circuit conductors supplying the pump, to
the grounding screw provided within the wiring compartment.
b. This pump is provided with a means for grounding. To reduce the risk of electric shock from contact with adjacent
metal parts, bond supply box to the pump-motor-grounding means and to all metal parts accessible at the well head.
1.
THiS PuMP MuST Be iNSTALLeD BY QuALiFieD PeRSoNNeL.
Check local electrical and building codes before
installation.
2. The Jet Pump Motors are pre-configured at the factory for 115VAC, 60 Hz operation. If 230V operation is required, the
Jet Pump Motor can be easily switched from 115 to 230 VAC, 60 Hz. Refer to the Motor Label at the motor. If the motor
is converted from a 230 VAC to 115 VAC, an electrician should insure the electrical branch circuit can handle the higher
currents. The Voltage Selector should be reviewed to insure the voltage selected at the motor matches the voltage
supplied.
Check the pump label for the proper voltage required. Do not connect to voltage other than that shown on the label.
Cross check the power supply voltage with a voltmeter and the motor selector knob.
3. A separate branch circuit is required. The pump should be connected to a separate electrical circuit directly for the main
electrical service panel. Do not use an extension cord.
4. It is mandatory that a permanent ground connection be made from the pump motor to the grounding bar at the service
panel. Do not connect the pump motor to a power supply until the pump is permanently grounded.
The ground wire should be copper and at least as large as the power supply wire size. The power supply wire should be
copper.
5. Recheck the voltage after the pump motor has started. There should be some voltage drop, but voltage drop should be
no more than 5% of the nominal voltage.
CAuTioN:
Failure to ground this unit properly may result in severe electrical shock.
The motor has been factory connected for 115V. Refer to motor nameplate and instruction sheet for reconfiguration
to 230V. use copper conductors only for field wiring connections.
CAuTioN: This pump has been evaluated for use with water only.
WARNiNG: To reduce the risk of electric shock, see instruction manual for proper installation procedure. Risk of
electric shock – This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool areas.
Wire Selection Guide
NEC allows a 5% voltage drop between the Service
Panel and the Pump. The table below reflects the
Maximum Wire length to comply with NEC.
Wiring at Pump
Remove the plate from the motor compartment and wire the motor as shown below.
Pump
Model
Voltage Name Plate
Amps
Max. Wire Length in Feet, AWG Size
#14
#12
#10
#8
DCJ 500
(1/2 HP)
115
11.6
103
163
260
413
230
5.8
411
653
1,038
1,651
DCJ 750
(3/4 HP)
115
12.8
93
148
235
379
230
6.5
367
582
926
1,473
LINE 1
BLUE
WHITE
LINE 2
115V 60Hz
BLUE
WHITE
LINE 1
LINE 2
230V 60Hz
