Water Ace R7L Installation Manual page 2

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Warranty void if product modified, drilled, painted,
or altered in any way; if used to pump hot water, or
to pump liquids other than water (such as but not
limited to chemicals, fertilizers, flammable liquids, herbicides,
mud, tar, cement, wood chips); or otherwise abused.
1. Before installing or servicing your pump, BE CERTAIN pump
power source is disconnected.
2. All installation and electrical wiring must adhere to state
and local codes and must be complete before priming the pump.
Check with appropriate community agencies, or contact your local
electrical and pump professionals.
3. Pump should be installed in a dry, convenient location close to
the well, with ample space for installation and servicing the well.
A dry basement, pit, or utility room is an excellent choice when
allowed by law.
4. CALL AN ELECTRICIAN WHEN IN DOUBT. Pump motor should
be connected to a separate electrical circuit directly from main
switch. There must be a fuse box or circuit breaker installed in
this line. Plugging into existing outlets may cause low voltage
at motor, resulting in blown fuses, tripping of motor overload,
or burned-out motor. Refer to electrical specifications on the
following page for electrical connections.
5. It is mandatory that a permanent ground connection be made
from the pump motor to the grounding bar at the service panel.
Do not connect pump motor to a power supply until permanently
grounded. For maximum safety, ground the pump motor to a
circuit equipped with a fault interrupter device.
6. Motor Grounding Instructions: WARNING Reduced risk of
electric shock during operation of this pump motor requires the
provision of acceptable grounding. Caution: Failure to ground
this unit properly may result in severe electrical shock. If the
means of connection to the supply connection box is other than
grounded metal conduit, ground the pump motor back to the
service by connecting a copper conductor, at least the size of the
circuit conductors supplying the pump motor, to the grounding
screw provided on rib underneath wiring compartment cover. (See
wire diagram.) NOTE: N.E.C. requires pump motor be grounded at
installation.
7. Voltage of power supply must match the voltage of the pump
motor. The motors on these pumps are dual voltage motors. They are
preset to 230 volts, but may be converted to 115 volts as shown in
the photo at the right. If motor is converted to 115V, an electrician
should ensure electrical and power leads can handle the higher amps.
8. During installation, cover well to prevent foreign matter
from contaminating the well or later damaging the pump during
operation. Test well water for purity. Chlorination may be
necessary. Check local health department for proper testing and
recommendations.
9. Hand pump new wells until clear. Pumping sand or other
sediment will seriously damage the pump and void warranty.
Periodic flushing will remove internal pump sediment buildup.
TO FLUSH:
• Remove 1-1/2" plug from top of discharge tee,
or remove piping if no discharge tee has been installed.
• Remove 1/4" plug from the lower front of pump.
• Pour water into top of pump until water flowing from
lower front of pump is clear.
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• Scrape out any stubborn debris from the lower front
opening with a wire or pipe cleaner.
• Reinstall pipes and plugs and reprime before returning
pump to service.
10. The following may cause severe damage to pump and/or piping
and will void warranty:
• Failure to protect pump and piping against below-
freezing temperatures.
• Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
• Pumping gasoline or other flammable liquids.
• Using extension cords.
• Using this pump in or near a swimming pool.
• Running the pump dry. Follow priming instructions
on page 6, step 11.
• Use of garden hose as discharge or suction line.
11. CAUTION: Running the pump without discharge water flow will
cause serious damage inside the pump due to heat buildup.
Ground Wire
Terminal
Power Supply
Terminals
For 230 Volt
With power to pump OFF, remove rear cover from motor. To change
motor wiring to 115 volts, turn the dial counterclockwise until '115'
shows in the dial opening.
FINDING THE DEPTH OF YOUR WELL (For cased shallow wells only)
Tie a small but heavy weight to the end of a piece of string. Lower the
weight into the well until it reaches the bottom. Take up the slack and
mark the string at ground level. Pull the weight out of the well and
measure from the bottom of the weight to the ground level mark. This
is the depth of your well. Subtract five feet from the depth of your
well. This number should not exceed 25 feet. If it does, it will greatly
hinder or prevent the proper operation of a lawn sprinkler pump.
PIPING
Plastic PVC pipe is shown in the illustrations, but galvanized
steel pipe may be used if desired. All piping must be clean and
free of all foreign matter to prevent clogging. ALL JOINTS AND
CONNECTIONS IN THE WELL ASSEMBLY MUST BE AIRTIGHT. Even
a pinhole leak will prevent the proper operation of the pump
(this is the most common problem). Use thread compound on all
threaded joints unless specified otherwise.
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For 115 Volt
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