Summary of Contents for Workhorse W3DC Series
- Page 1 W3DC WORKHORSE Owner’s Manual W3DC Series WORKHORSE. Hard working Solar Pumps for hard working Americans WorkhorsePumps.com 916-623-4621...
- Page 2 Be sure to ground the system for safety and to prevent damage to equipment. Remember, safety first! Workhorse is not liable for damage or injuries that result from improper installation technique. If you’re unsure about the safety of any step in this manual, please consult a professional.
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Page 3: System Components
System Components PUMP MOTOR — Heavy duty permanent magnet DC motor with laser welded stainless steel housing. The motor has a built in, state of the art controller and can operate from Solar Panels DC power directly. Motors have two conductors, two for power and one for ground. ** This series of pumps cannot run on AC Power PUMP END —... -
Page 4: Overview Diagram
Overview Diagram Solar Panels with DC101 Cut-off Switch * Waterproof (if Splice possible protect together from direct sun MC4s pigtails and weather) to + and - Pump Wires Ground the (wire nuts can be green wire used for testing but from pump butt crimps and heat-shrinks are... - Page 5 (Optional) Overview Diagram With Optional PSC50 and Tank Float Sensor Waterproof (if possible, protect from direct sun * Waterproof and weather) (if possible protect from direct sun and weather) WorkhorsePumps.com 916-623-4621...
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Page 6: Solar Input
PSC50 Wiring Details Your PSC50 allows you to: - Connect a tank float switch or pressure switch for shut-off - If needed, use a low water sensor for shut-off WELL WATER LOW When low water sensor does not come pre-wired to W4H SOLAR INPUT pumps, use WWL terminals Connects to solar array... - Page 7 PSC50 Indicator Lights Sensor Indicator Lights POWER LIGHT TANK = Tank Full ON / OFF DRY = Well Level Low POWER Button Toggle Pump On & Off Pump Light SOLID Light when running BLINKING during two minute warm-up! WorkhorsePumps.com 916-623-4621...
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Page 8: Site Planning
Site Planning ✓ PANEL LOCATION- Solar panels should be mounted on a secure structure, ground mount or top of pole mount. Panels should face true South and at an angle appropriate for your latitude. If you are mounting your panels on an already existing structure, try to get as close to the correct angle as possible. - Page 9 Solar Panel Configurations Using 100W Solar Panels and Adjustable Tilt Top-of-Pole Racking 1000 Watts 200 Watts 400 Watts 800 Watts 2x 8P - 10 Panels 2P - 2 Panels 4P - 4 Panels 8P - 8 Panels 5 panels on each Mounts to 2”...
- Page 10 Solar Panel Specs Tested to Hail, Wind B40-M100-38L Requirements, 100W Mono IEC 612512 / IEC 61646 Solar Panel UL1703 Standards comply fully with NRCS Maximum Power 100 W Open-Circuit Voltage 23.4V Short-Circuit Current 5.35A Maximum Power Voltage 19.8V Maximum Power Current 5.06A Power Tolerance 0~+3%...
- Page 11 Dimensions W3DC03 W3DC05 W3DC07 W3DC10 W3DC15 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” FNPT FNPT FNPT FNPT FNPT 7.7” 9.7” 10.8” 13.4” 13.8” 12” 12” 14” 15” 17” 19.7” 21.7” 24.8” 28.4” 30.8” 3 25” 3 25” 3 25” 3 25” 3 25” DC101 Switch 7”...
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Page 12: Other Equipment
Mounting Posts For WORKHORSE racking, you’ll need 8’ to Safety Rope / Line 10’ of 2” ID, 2-3/8”OD (for the 2-panel The drop pipe will hold the pump, but the mount) or 4”... -
Page 13: System Troubleshooting
System Troubleshooting TEST1: CHECK SOLAR PANELS By far the number one issue with systems are the solar panels being incorrectly setup or located. Make sure testing is performed on a sunny day and there are no shadows on the solar array. Even a very small shadows on one panel will impact output of all panels. - Page 14 We recommend wiping down the surface of your solar panels every 3–6 months (more ● often if you’re in a dusty area) WARRANTY WORKHORSE extends a comprehensive warranty discussed fully in the attached ● documents. Work with a Certified Installer for more information or to submit a claim. WorkhorsePumps.com...
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