Initial Startup; Pump Installation - Simer 2945 Owner's Manual

Mechanical Splice Kit with plastic insulators
(for 14, 12 and 10 Gauge AWG Wire, or 2,
3 and 5.5mm wire):
2
A. Cut off motor leads. Stagger lead and
wire length so that 2nd lead is 4"
(101.6mm) longer than 1st lead and 3rd
lead is 4" (101.6mm) longer than second.
B. Cut off wire ends. Match colors and
lengths of power supply wires to colors
and lengths of motor leads.
C. Trim insulation back 1/2" (13mm) from
cable ends and motor lead ends.
D. Unscrew plastic caps from insulators.
Place a cap and a neoprene gasket sleeve
on each wire end to be spliced (see
Figure 8).
E. Slide insulator body onto one wire end
(Figure 8).
F. Insert wire end into butt connector and
crimp. Match cable and motor wire col-
ors (see Figure 9).
G. Center insulator body over splice and
slide neoprene sleeves into body as far as
they will go. Screw caps onto insulator
body (Figure 10) and tighten by hand for
a strong, waterproof splice.
POWER SuPPLY WIRE INSTALLATION
1. To test submersible, momentarily (no more
than 30 seconds) connect it to proper power
supply. Power supply frequency and voltage
must match motor nameplate frequency and
voltage to within ±10%.
2. Fasten power supply wires leads securely
to pump discharge section; leave 4-5"
(100-125mm) of slack in leads at this point.
Securely fasten leads to plastic pipe within
6" (150mm) of the pump discharge section.
Use centering guides to protect wire and
pipe from rubbing the well casing.
3. Connect copper ground wire to motor brack-
et. Ground wire must be at least as large as
wires supplying current to motor. Consult
local codes for grounding information.
4. Use only submersible power supply wires sup-
plied by pump manufacturer. When lowering
pump into well, secure supply wires to dis-
charge pipe at 10' (3.5M) intervals with elec-
trical tape. dO NOT damage pump wires.
NOTICE To avoid dropping the pump down the
well or damaging cable or cable splices, NEVER
allow pump cable to support weight of pump.

PuMP INSTALLATION

1. If a standard air over water pressure tank is
used, install two bleeder orifices about 2'
(.6M) apart as shown in Figure 13, Page 9.
Orifices will automatically charge the tank
with air. See Figure 13 to determine orifice
location.
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867
NOTICE If Pre-charged tank is used, DO NOT
install bleeder orifices. If pump and pre-charged
tank are replacing a standard tank system,
remove bleeder orifices before installing pump
in well.
2. To prevent losing pump down the well, con-
nect a safety rope strong enough to support
pump and drop pipe (minimum 5/16" (8mm)
twisted polypropylene rope) to eyelet on
pump discharge. Tie off other end of safety
rope securely to well seal, well cap or pitless
adapter.
Run rope thru the 5/8" hole in the torque
snubber. Loop the safety rope around the
pump thru the holes in the discharge casting.
Tie securely with a double knot.
3. Discharge outlet is 1
Use 100 PSI rated polyethylene plastic pipe
for installations up to 100' (30.5M) depth.
Use 160 PSI rated polyethylene plastic pipe
for installation up to 220' (67.1M) depth.
For depths beyond 220' (67.1M), use galva-
nized steel pipe for the entire drop pipe.
INITIAL START-uP/NEW WELLS
NOTICE NEVER operate pump with discharge
valve completely closed. Pump can destroy itself
if run with discharge shut off ("deadheaded") and
warranty will be void.
NOTICE To avoid sand-locking pump, follow
procedure below when starting pump for the
first time. NEVER start a pump with discharge
completely open unless you have done this pro-
cedure first.
1. Connect a pipe elbow, a short length of pipe
and a gate valve to pump discharge at well
head (see Figure 11).
Control
center
or
electrical disconnect box
electrical
disconnect
box
Pump installation
for developing a well
FIGuRE 11 - Temporary connections while
cleaning well for start-up.
6
⁄ " NPT threaded.
1
4
Temporary wiring
to control center or
Temporary piping
Pump in well
Gate valve
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