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Pentair 6TS 6" Installation And Operation Manual

Pentair 6TS 6" Installation And Operation Manual

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MODEL 6TS 6"
SUBMERSIBLE TURBINES
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
pentair.com

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  • Page 1 MODEL 6TS 6” SUBMERSIBLE TURBINES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL pentair.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ....................................3 Installation ......................................4-8 Service ........................................ 9-12 Parts List .........................................13 Troubleshooting ......................................14 Warranty ........................................15 PN524 (08-01-20)

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ELECTRICAL SAFETY Locate the Pentair Sta-Rite* nameplate on pump. This plate is Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. All normally on the pump case or bracket (seal plate). To ensure wiring should be done by a qualified electrician.

  • Page 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS WEIGHT PER FOOT (LBS) Before installing your submersible turbine pump, review the PIPE SIZE (IN) FULL EMPTY following checklist. 2-1/2 Be sure the well is clear of sand and abrasive material  10.8 before installing pump. Abrasive materials in the water 16.3 10.8 cause component wear and reduce pump capacity and...
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION CASING FORMULA TO FIND FLOW RATE: SIZE GPM x .409 FPS = 6” ID 10.4 11.6 12.7 13.9 – D2 D1 = Casing inside diameter 8” ID D2 = Motor outside diameter 10” ID NOTICE: If flow rate past motor is expected to be less than rate shown in table, install a shroud around motor to force cooling flow past shell. To minimize erosion to shell if flow rate is expected to be more than 10 FPS (especially if sand is present), reduce flow through pump to reduce flow past shell.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION ROTATION CHECK (3-PHASE ONLY) After satisfactorily completing continuity test, connect cable to pump controller. Check 3-phase motors for correct rotation. If necessary, reverse any two cable leads at the controller and recheck rotation. Permanently mark and match to control box terminals for future reference.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Check Valve at surface To Service 200' Max Top Check To Surface Scale Riser Pipe Install Check Valves Every 200' For Full Length of Riser Pipe Figure 4: Load Current Test 1st. Check Valve not more than 25 Ft. above pump 25' Max NOTICE: If sand is present in discharge, allow pump to run with discharge completely open until water is clear.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION VOLTAGE TEST (FIGURE 3) Low or high voltages can cause motor failure. While pump is operating, check voltage across each pair of leads at motor controller. Readings more than 10% above or below rated nameplate voltage can damage pump; correct before placing pump in service.

  • Page 9: Service

    SERVICE INLET SHAFT THRUST SHAFT BEARING SPACER SPACER DISTANCE SLEEVE STAGE SPACER DISCH. SHAFT JOURNAL SERIES KEY NO. 19 KEY NO. 15 KEY NO. 10 KEY NO. 10 SPACER KEY NO. 7 KEY NO. 6 3.738 (89.30) 1.356 (34.44) 2.896 (73.56) 4.37 (111.00) 0.620 (15.74) 1.749 (44.40)
  • Page 10 SERVICE ELECTRICAL TEST GROUND CHECK (FIGURE 6) The following electrical checks can be made with pump Shut off main power supply and disconnect motor wires. installed. Attach one ohmmeter lead to pipe or METAL well casing and the other lead, in turn, to each individual motor wire. WARNING Risk of high voltage electrical shock when testing.
  • Page 11 SERVICE DISASSEMBLY – MIXED FLOW ASSEMBLY Please refer to the exploded view on Page 14 for Key No. Please refer to the exploded view on Page 14 for Key No. references. references. NOTICE: Do not use any sharp tools that could damage parts. Clean and straighten the Pump Shaft (Key No.
  • Page 12 SERVICE 15. Put the Rotor Compression Washer (Key No. 5) on the 20. Tighten the four Straps evenly to 45 ft.-lbs. torque. Be sure Discharge Spacer and lock it with the Rotor Compression that the Straps seat completely in the discharge. Capscrew (Key No.

  • Page 13: Parts List

    REPEAIR PARTS LIST 6TS-115, 6TS-155, 6TS-230 and 6TS-300 Series - Mixed Flow Submersible Turbine Pumps 5020 0505 DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. Discharge Strap Nut Check Valve Poppet Lock Washer Top Bowl Strap Capscrew Stack Compression Capscrew Inlet Shaft Spacer Stack Compression Washer First Stage Adapter Bearing Journal Strap...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect power unless required for testing. WARNING Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill. When troubleshooting or servicing pump, use all normal Have electrical testing done by a qualified electrician. precautions for the voltages involved. Most problems occur above ground. Remove pump from well only as a last resort.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Damage caused by failure to install products as specified in the owner’ s manual. • Damage due to unauthorized product modifications or failure to use Pentair original replacement parts. • Damage caused by negligence, or failure to properly maintain products as specified in the owner’ s manual.
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