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The Water Feature Solution Kit
This manual is for the Dankoff Solar Water Feature Solution Kit which uses the SunCentric surface pump for small
orchard irrigation.
Rear
Fittings and
Cables
Hardware
SunCentric Pump
Disconnect Panel
Photovoltaic (solar)
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Front
Panel Rack
Panels
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- Page 1 Installation and Service Manual The Water Feature Solution Kit This manual is for the Dankoff Solar Water Feature Solution Kit which uses the SunCentric surface pump for small orchard irrigation. Front Rear Fittings and Photovoltaic (solar) Cables SunCentric Pump Disconnect Panel...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. WARNINGS ..................................3 2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX(ES) ..............................4 3. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................5 4. MECHANICAL (PLUMBING) SYSTEM HOOKUP ....................... 6 5. SOLAR ARRAY WIRING ..............................11 6. STARTING THE SYSTEM ..............................13 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................14 8. -
Page 3: Warnings
HIGHLY recommended. If any questions or concerns regarding these warnings should arise, please contact your local Dankoff Solar dealer or Dankoff Solar Technical Support at 1(505) 395-2491. Dankoff Solar Pumps and/or its parent company, Solar Power &... -
Page 4: What's In The Box(Es)
2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX(ES) (1) SunCentric Surface Pump (1) Disconnect switch and (2) mounting brackets (1) PV Mounting Rack and (2) PV panels (2) 3’ PV Cables and (1) 10’ PV Cable (1) Footvalve strainer, (3) Hose Adapters, & (3) Clamps (1) Grounding wire, bolts, and clip... -
Page 5: Installation Requirements
When the water level drops to a low level, the switch will open and remove power from the pump motor. This has not been supplied with The Water Feature Solution Kit, as it will only be used in a limited number of... -
Page 6: Mechanical (Plumbing) System Hookup
Rigid mounting is not required in most installations. Observe the pump and ensure that it does not overstress or loosen pipes as it starts. In non-battery systems like The Water Feature Solution Kit, starting is gradual and the pump does not torque with the start. Mounting the pump directly to a wall or wood floor will increase the noise heard in that structure. - Page 7 Mount the PV’s to the Rack Dankoff Solar recommends that you attached the PV’s to the rack hardware first, then lift the entire unit onto the Rack Mounting Pole. To do so, lay each PV face down on a soft surface (cardboard works well), and align them together along their long edge, with cables at the same end.
- Page 8 The PV Rack comes with two ‘ribs’ and a ‘spine’ that will connect to the gimble. Lay one rib across all four holes at the top of the solar array and use the supplied hardware to attach the rib to the PV’s. Note the orientation of the rib in relation to the top of the array, since the spine will pass through it.
- Page 9 Now attach the gimble to through the hole on the spine, with the gimble opening facing the bottom of the array, as shown in the photo below: Take the square pivot and pass it over the top of the spine and connect to the flange on the gimble, as shown in the photo below.
- Page 10 Now the entire array can be lifted onto the mounting pole. The position of the square pivot can now be adjusted so that the face of the array is tilted (from horizontal) to match the chart below. To maximize sunlight hours the array can be tilted two times per year in the summer and winter.
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Page 11: Solar Array Wiring
Now that the PV Array is mounted on the rack and in place it is time to make the electrical connections. All of the connections on The Water Feature Solution Kit use standard PV quick connects. The figure below shows the basic... - Page 12 In practice the connections are more simple than the diagram illustrates. First, connect the two PV’s together by connecting a ‘male’ wire from one panel to the ‘female’ wire of the other panel, shown by the red line in the photo below.
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Page 13: Starting The System
6. STARTING THE SYSTEM Before You Begin The breaker inside the disconnect switch should remain ‘off’ until the system has been primed and there is enough sunlight to run the system. Prime the System with Water Priming a pump means filling its intake pipe completely with water and must be done if the pump is mounted higher than the water source. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Motor Doesn’t Turn On 1. Check fuse or breaker and any control or wiring devices in line. 2. Motor starts when hit or tapped lightly - Sticking brushes or other brush problem. Inspect the brushes. 3. Remove the rear cover of motor to check connections. Check for voltage present at motor. If voltage is present, see next entry. - Page 15 Water Damage, Motor Submerged or Dripped On – Inspect brushes and commutator. If in poor condition, the motor may need a rebuild (new bearings). In extreme cases the motor must be replaced. Contact Dankoff Solar support. Correct the cause of damage.
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Page 16: Maintenance
Shaft Seals - Seals may last for a few years, but if the water contains abrasive silt, the seals will wear faster. Seals will be quickly ruined if the pump runs dry. You can purchase spare seals from your Dankoff Solar dealer and MUST be installed correctly. -
Page 17: Pump Repairs
Have the MODEL & SERIAL NUMBERS available before initiating a return for repair. WARRANTY Dankoff Solar products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ONE (1) YEAR from date of purchase. Failure to provide correct installation, operation, or care for the product, in accordance with instructions, will void the warranty. - Page 18 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS FOR SURFACE AND DEEP WATER LIFT AND PRESSURIZING: SunRotor® Submersible Pumps, a division of Solar Power and Pump Co. www.sunrotor.com Dankoff Solar and Sunrotor are divisions of Solar Power and Pump Co. 301 West 12th Street Elk City, OK 73644...