SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : This fine pump that you have just purchased is designed from the latest in material and workmanship. Before installation and operation, we recommend the following procedures: CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES TO ENSURE YOU COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
APPLICATION FEATURES This pump is designed for shallow well 304 stainless steel pump body, easy to prime. installation for a suction level up to 25 feet. Totally enclosed, fan cooled motor, Capacity at 20 PSI : bearing to bearing.
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SHALLOW WELL APPLICATION (SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 7) Cut the desired length of poly pipe to run from the top of the well to the pumping level. STEP 2 Smooth the pipe cuttings with your round file. (Check that no cut-out parts are left inside of pipe.
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TANKS INSTALLATION (SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 8) Packaged systems have the pump mounted directly to the tank. The pump to tank plumbing STEP 9 fittings are pre-assembled in factory. You only have to connect the discharge line of your system to your home’s plumbing distribution line. When using a separate tank from your pump, we recommend to install a captive air tank as shown in our typical installation diagram, that is air injected into the tank at the factory.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STEP 10 VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH 1.POWER off 2. Please SELECT the up knob position for 115 V or down knob position for 230 V. Electrical line from home 3. CONNECT to the appropriate distribution power source. panel. BLACK TO MOTOR LEAD GREEN GROUND...
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SHALLOW WELL APPLICATION STEP 5 Install your pump and thread an adaptor into inlet. STEP 6 Cut poly pipe and connect both ends. STEP 3 Cut poly pipe and install the foot valve. Well point optionnal installation STEP 7 You may install one or more sand points STEP 4 to increase the supply of water.
TANK INSTALLATION Pressure switch Snifer valve to 1/4’’ connection adjust air pressure Pressure gauge 1/4’’ connection Relief valve for pumps with more than 75 PSI of capacity 1/2’’ connection Drain valve 1’’ MNPT or 3/4’’ 1/2’’ connection FNPT connection STEP 9 Connect the pump discharge to the tank ‘T’...
510006 Impeller 32 510017 Tube 510007 Washer 33 510018 Pressure switch 510008 Mechanical seal 10 510009 Seal plate O-Ring 506518SSW 2009 Repair parts may be ordered from your authorized point of sale or from BURCAM PUMPS 506518SS version W 2009...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CHECKLIST NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OR PRODUCT WITH THE POWER CONNECTED. DON’T JUST UNSCREW THE FUSE OR TRIP THE BREAKER, REMOVE THE POWER FROM THE RECEPTACLE. TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION Switch is off position Turn switch to on position Motor does Blown fuse...
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