Well Pipe Installation
NOTICE: Use installation method which matches your
well type.
Cased Well/Dug Well Installation
1. Inspect foot valve to be sure it works freely. Inspect
strainer to be sure it is clean.
2. Connect foot valve and strainer to first length of suction
pipe and lower pipe into well. Add sections of pipe as
needed, using teflon tape on male threads. Be sure all
suction pipe is leakproof or pump will lose prime and
fail to pump. Install foot valve 10 - 20 ft. (3-6M) below
lowest level to which water will drop while pump is
operating (pumping water level). Contact your local
well driller for more information.
3. To prevent sand and sediment from entering pumping
system, foot valve/strainer should be at least 5 ft.
(1.5M) above bottom of well.
4. When proper depth is reached, install sanitary well seal
over pipe and in well casing. Tighten the bolts to seal
casing.
5. When using foot valve, use priming tee and plug.
Driven Point Installation
1. Connect suction pipe to drive point. Keep horizontal
pipe run short. Use Teflon tape on male pipe threads.
2. Install check valve near the well point. Check valve
flow arrow must point toward pump.
Lake Installation
Same as cased well except as follows:
1. Protect end of suction pipe, foot valve and strainer with
screening.
2. Install suction pipe far enough below lake level so end
of pipe will be submerged at all times. End of suction
pipe must be off lake bottom to keep sand and
sediment from entering system, causing pump failure.
Electrical
Ground motor before
connecting to electrical
power supply.
Failure to ground motor
can cause severe or fatal
electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground to a gas
supply line.
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock,
turn OFF power to motor
before working on electrical
connections.
Supply voltage must be
within ±10% of name-
plate voltage. Incorrect volt-
age can cause fire or seriously
damage motor and voids
warranty. If in doubt consult a licensed electrician.
Use wire size specified in Wiring Chart. If possible,
connect pump to a separate branch circuit with no
other appliances on it.
Wiring
1. Install, ground, wire and maintain pump in accordance
with your local electrical code and all other
codes/ordinances that apply. Consult your local
building inspector for local code information.
2. Ground pump permanently using wire of size and type
specified by approved local or national codes.
Risk of explosion. Do not ground to gas
supply line.
3. Connect ground wire first. Connect to ground first, then
to green grounding terminal provided on pressure
switch identified as GRD. Ground connection MUST
be made to this terminal. Do not connect motor to
electrical power supply until unit is permanently
grounded; otherwise serious or fatal electrical shock
hazard may be caused.
4. For best ground connection, connect to grounded lead
in service panel or to metal underground water pipe or
well casing at least 10 ft. (3 M) long. If plastic pipe or
insulated fittings are used, run ground wire directly to
metal well casing or use ground electrode furnished by
the power company.
To Connect Pressure Switch: (see Fig. 5)
Make sure power to pump has been disconnected at
service panel before connecting pressure switch.
1. Remove switch cover.
2. Connect green ground wire to terminal in base or side
of switch marked GROUND, GRD, or
.There may
be two ground terminals; connect to either one.
3. Connect power supply leads to switch terminals
marked LINE, L, or L1/L2.
4. Motor leads should be connected to switch terminals
marked LOAD, MOTOR, M or M1/M2. If not, connect
them to switch terminals.
4
To service
Priming Plug
Figure 4
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Can
shock, burn, or cause
death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect power
before working on pump,
motor or tank.
