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Southern States SS312 Owner's Manual

Shallow well jet pump

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SOUTHERN STATES
OWNER'S MANUAL
Shallow Well Jet Pump
Installation/Operation/Parts
Southern States Cooperative
P.O. Box 26234, Richmond, VA 23230
SS312 (Rev. 4/14/09)

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Summary of Contents for Southern States SS312

  • Page 1 SOUTHERN STATES OWNER’S MANUAL Shallow Well Jet Pump Installation/Operation/Parts Southern States Cooperative P.O. Box 26234, Richmond, VA 23230 SS312 (Rev. 4/14/09)
  • Page 2: General Safety

    Safety READ AND FOLLOW ELECTRICAL SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screw- This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this driver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for together.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing a top quality, factory tested pump. Page General Safety .....................2 Installation ......................4,5 Connecting Discharge Piping................6 Electrical......................7, 8 Preparing To Start The Pump................8 Troubleshooting ....................9 Repair Parts .......................10 Warranty ......................11...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation REPLACING AN OLD PUMP Step 2. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible Step 3. Use the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) Hazardous voltage. Disconnect power to when connecting the pipe from the well point to the pump suction port.
  • Page 5 Installation Step 4. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction Step 2. Assemble a foot valve and suction pipe (see pipe to the pump (see Figure 2). Connect the pipe Figure 3). Make sure that the foot valve works from the well to the pump suction port, using the freely.
  • Page 6: Connecting Discharge Piping

    Discharge Pipe and Pressure Tank Connections PRE-CHARGE TANK CONNECTION STANDARD TANK CONNECTION (Figure 4) (Figure 5) Step 1. Install two tees in the pump discharge port (see Step 1. Install one tee in the pump discharge port (see Figure 4). The pipe size must be at least as large Figure 5).
  • Page 7: Electrical

    Electrical Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring. Your motor terminal board (located under the motor end Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill. cover) should look like the one below. Connect ground wire before connecting power supply wires.
  • Page 8: Preparing To Start The Pump

    Electrical / Preparing to Start the Pump Step 1. Remove the priming plug from the pump and fill Connection Procedure: the pump, fill all piping between the pump and Step 1. Connect the ground wire first as shown in Figure the well, and make sure that all piping in the 8.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not run Disconnect switch is off Be sure switch is on. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Starting switch is defective DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch. Wires at motor are loose, Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 7).
  • Page 10: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts 2331 0296 REPAIR PARTS LIST NCSSI-02 Part Description Qty. 1/2 HP Motor J218-582APKG Water Slinger 17351-0009 Seal Plate Assembly N3-1043P Gasket, Seal Plate N20-35 Shaft Seal U109-6A Impeller J105-40P Volute Diffuser L1-25P Gasket, Diffuser N20-34 Pump Body Assembly N176-38 Venturi N32P-66...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Southern States warrants to the original consumer of the products listed below, that they will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period from the date of installation as noted. Product Warranty Period Jet pumps 1 year 4"...