TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Introduction .................................... 3 Safety Instructions .................................. 3 Performance and Motor Details ............................3 Pre-Installation Checks ................................3 Lifting of Pump ..................................4 Optional Guide Rail or Lift-Out System ..........................4 Piping ...................................... 4 Wiring and Grounding ................................4 Selecting and Wiring Pump Control Panels and Switches ....................
INTRODUCTION tion instructions may result in electrical shock, fire hazard, personal injury or death, damaged equipment, provide Goulds Water Technology High Temperature 3885 Series unsatisfactory performance, and may void manufacturer’s Effluent pumps are recommended for use in High Tem- warranty. perature applications up to 200ºF.
plug. The oil should be within ½” (13mm) of the top. If called on to start the increased torque may cause dam- low, refill with an ASTM 150 turbine oil. Replace the plug. age to the pump motor and/or motor shaft and some single-phase pumps may actually run backwards.
SELECTING AND WIRING Pumps with bare lead power cords can be hard-wired to a float switch, wired to a 1Ø contactor, a Simplex con- PUMP CONTROL PANELS AND SWITCHES troller or a Duplex controller. Always verify that the float FLOAT SWITCH TYPES switch is rated for the maximum run amperage, maxi- High Temp floats can be purchased for High Temp ap- mum starting amperage, and the HP rating on the pump.
Use the pump H-O-A (Hand-Off-Automatic) switches in gate cause. Operating the pump off the curve, i.e. with Hand to test the pumps. If they operate well in Hand pro- too little head or with high or low voltage will increase ceed to test Automatic operation.
INSULATION RESISTANCE READINGS Normal Ohm and Megohm Values between all leads and ground Condition of Motor and Leads Ohm Value Megohm Value A new motor (without drop cable). 20,000,000 (or more) 20 (or more) A used motor which can be reinstalled in well. 10,000,000 (or more) 10 (or more) Motor in well.
TROUBLESHOOTING FAILURE TO DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT ELECTRICAL WARNING POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE CAN CAUSE Hazardous SHOCK, BURNS OR DEATH. voltage SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTOR NOT RUNNING Motor thermal protector tripped. Allow motor to cool. Insure minimum pump submergence.