Installation - Simer 2300-04 Owner's Manual

Installation • Operation
8. Periodically inspect the pump and the system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
9. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
of the electrical and safety codes that apply.
12. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock,
burn or kill. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
pull the plug before servicing. This pump has not
been investigated for use in swimming pool areas.
The pump is supplied with a grounding conductor
and grounding-type attachment plug. Be sure it is
connected only to a properly grounded grounding-
type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
must be replaced with properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with the codes
and ordinances that apply.
Do not walk on wet area until all power has been
turned off. If the shut-off box is in the basement,
call the electric company or hydro authority to
shutoff the service to house, or call your local fire
department for instructions. Failure to follow this
warning can result in a fatal electrical shock.
Do not lift the pump by the power cord.
13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
14. Make certain the power source conforms to the
requirements of your equipment.
15. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the
cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors
can operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle the pump or the pump motor, or
change fuses with wet hands or when standing on
wet or damp surface, or in water.
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Installation

1. Set the pump on a hard surface in at least 2 inches
of water.
2. Connect the discharge line with the fittings provided.
3. The pump should not be installed on clay, dirt, mud
or sand surfaces. Although the pump will usually
pass small particles suspended in water, clean the
area to be pumped of small stones and gravel which
could clog the pump.
NOTICE Grass, mud, sand or pea gravel can clog the
pump and reduce it's performance. Keep the pump inlet
screen clean.
4. To reduce motor noise and vibrations when using
rigid pipe, a short length of rubber hose (e.g. radiator
hose) can be connected into the discharge line near
the pump using suitable clamps.
5. Power Supply: These pumps are designed for 115 V.,
60 Hz., operation and requires a minimum 15 amp
individual branch circuit. Pump is supplied with a
3-wire cord with grounding-type plug.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. Pump should always be electrically grounded to a
suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe
or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire
system. Do not cut off round ground pin.
6. If the pump discharge line is exposed to an outside
sub-freezing atmosphere, the portion of line exposed
must be installed so any water remaining in the pipe
will drain to the outfall by gravity. Failure to do
this can cause the water trapped in the discharge to
freeze which could result in damage to the pump.
7. Check the system operation by observing the pump
operation through one complete cycle.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal
injury and/or property damage. Failure to make this
operational check may lead to improper operation,
premature failure, and flooding.
Operation
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet
hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
water.
Before attempting to check why a unit has stopped
operating, disconnect power from the unit.
1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication
and cooling. Do not operate the pump unless it
is submerged in water as seal may be damaged if
allowed to run dry.
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