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Overview Diagram

Solar Panels with DC101 Cut-off Switch

* Waterproof (if
possible protect
from direct sun
and weather)

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+ To Pump

Splice
together
MC4s pigtails
to + and -
Pump Wires

(wire nuts can be
used for testing but
butt crimps and
heat-shrinks are
included)

Ground the
green wire
from pump

Summary of Contents for W3DC Series

Page 1: ...WorkhorsePumps com 916 623 4621 WORKHORSE Owner s Manual W3DC Series WORKHORSE Hard working Solar Pumps for hard working Americans W3DC...

Page 2: ...ep your pump performing at its best for years to come We hope you enjoy your solar pump and feel free to reach out to us at any time for support or for more solar pumps Warning Risk of Electric Shock...

Page 3: ...itch should only be turned on once all electrical connections have been made Whenever connecting or disconnecting solar panels or pump connections make sure the DC disconnect switch is turned off Even...

Page 4: ...Waterproof if possible protect from direct sun and weather WorkhorsePumps com 916 623 4621 To Pump Splice together MC4s pigtails to and Pump Wires wire nuts can be used for testing but butt crimps and...

Page 5: ...Overview Diagram With Optional PSC50 and Tank Float Sensor 5 WorkhorsePumps com 916 623 4621 Waterproof if possible protect from direct sun and weather Waterproof if possible protect from direct sun a...

Page 6: ...ice on two strand ground three total strands submersible pump cable 10 or 12 AWG are most common depending on length Label wires and from the pump to ensure proper polarity Ground wire must be in the...

Page 7: ...e Pump On Off Sensor Indicator Lights TANK Tank Full DRY Well Level Low Pump Light SOLID Light when running BLINKING during two minute warm up POWER LIGHT ON OFF PSC50 Indicator Lights 7 WorkhorsePump...

Page 8: ...local code allows it can be used for an Earth ground instead of dedicated ground rod Do not connect the sensors or the solar panel returns to Earth ground No AC POWER Without an external converter bo...

Page 9: ...2 OD Steel Posts 1000 Watts 2x 8P 10 Panels 5 panels on each Mounts to 2x 4 ID 4 1 2 OD Steel Post Using 100W Solar Panels and Adjustable Tilt Top of Pole Racking Wire Panels in Series Wire Panels in...

Page 10: ...100w In Parallel to the first 4x Panels W3DC10 6x 100w In Series Add 6x 100w In Parallel to the first 6x Panels W3DC15 8x 100w In Series Add 8x 100w In Parallel to the first 8x Panels WorkhorsePumps c...

Page 11: ...sions DC101 G W H DC101 Switch H 7 10 W 3 75 G 4 5 11 W3DC03 W3DC05 W3DC07 W3DC10 W3DC15 S 1 25 FNPT 1 25 FNPT 1 25 FNPT 1 25 FNPT 1 25 FNPT P 7 7 9 7 10 8 13 4 13 8 M 12 12 14 15 17 T 19 7 21 7 24 8...

Page 12: ...rimper Screwdrivers flat and Phillips head Electrical tape for wrapping around wire to drop pipe Teflon tape or thread sealant for tight thread connections recommended Parts Tools for Install Groundin...

Page 13: ...rrent flowing through the solar panel wires or pump wires Current is an indication the motor is running but there might not be enough power for the water to reach the surface Record this current and c...

Page 14: ...n the day for sufficient current from solar panels Most common low flow or no flow is low power due to evening clouds or shadows on the array Eliminate any shade from the solar panels Ensure proper pa...

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