Aquatec SWP-4000 User manual

SOLAR ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
D.C. POWERED
OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SWP SERIES
MANUFACTURED BY:
Aquatec International inc.
17422 Pullman Street
Irvine Ca. 92614
United States of America
Phone #: [phone]
www.aquatec.com
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AQUATEC SWP-4000
SOLAR ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
D.C. POWERED
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Made in USA with proven Aquatec design and quality.
Fits in any well casing 4” or larger.
Pump is protected from moisture intrusion by double-oring seals
Capable of pumping water from depths of up to 230 ft.
Able to operate with voltage up to 30 vdc.
Rugged Stainless Steel shell construction for optimum durability and corrosion
resistance.
Factory installed 36” of 12 ga. motor leads eliminate failure from improperly field-
installed leads.
Dual size port outlet can accommodate ½” hose barb and ½” drop pipe (0.622” ID) or
5/8” hose barb.
Anti Wicking cable entrance protects the motor from an incorrectly installed splice.
Over-sized eyelet for easy installation of safety line.
Built-in 50 mesh stainless steel screen to prevent debris intrusion.
Field serviceable with our full line of repair kits.
Warranty is 12 months from date of purchase not to exceed 18 months from date of
manufacture.
Recyclable packaging
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SUBMERSIBLE PUMP PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Aquatec SWP-4000 submersible pump that you have purchased is manufactured from quality components in our
Irvine California manufacturing facility. All of the materials of construction are potable water safe. The pump is
designed to operate on any 12-30 vdc power source including a 72 cell series array a 60 or 70 cell module or a 12 or 24
vdc battery bank. (see table in performance section of this booklet).
Installation of the product is simple and does not require any special tools. The instructions included in this booklet will
ensure ease of installation and maintenance.
The submersible pump is ideal for remote off the grid locations for home and livestock water needs. The Aquatec SWP-
4000 is an electric positive displacement diaphragm pump. Internal over pressure protection is included in the design of
the pump to protect all components in the installation. The maximum pump diameter is 3.75 inches designed to fit into
a standard 4 inch well casing.
COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
Power supply: For nominal performance the pump requires 24 vdc /4.5 amps ( 108 watts). The voltage range of
operation is 12 volts min. to 30 volts max. The suggested solar panel/array for best performance would be 180 watts or
larger. A larger wattage solar panel/array would best support the pump performance on a partial sunny day. The solar
panel(s) should be located as close as possible to the pump in an area that ideally receives direct sunshine from 10am to
3pm. See chart below for performance:
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Aqua ec SWP-4000 Submersible Pump Performance
Pressure Flow @ 12 Vdc
FT. HEAD PSI GPM LPM AMPS GPM LPM AMPS GPM LPM AMPS
20 9 0.62 2.35 1.3 1.35 5.11 1.3 1.70 6.44 1.40
40 17 0.60 2.27 1.6 1.32 5.00 1.6 1.65 6.25 1.70
60 26 0.58 2.20 1.8 1.28 4.84 1.8 1.60 6.06 1.90
80 35 0.57 2.15 2.0 1.25 4.73 2.0 1.55 5.87 2.10
100 43 0.56 2.12 2.3 1.22 4.62 2.3 1.50 5.68 2.40
120 52 0.53 2.00 2.5 1.20 4.54 2.5 1.48 5.60 2.60
140 61 0.52 1.97 2.6 1.15 4.35 2.6 1.42 5.37 2.80
160 69 0.51 1.93 2.8 1.12 4.24 2.8 1.40 5.30 3.00
180 78 0.49 1.85 3.1 1.08 4.09 3.1 1.35 5.11 3.20
200 87 0.48 1.82 3.3 1.06 4.01 3.3 1.30 4.92 3.40
230 100 0.43 1.63 3.5 1.00 3.79 3.5 1.25 4.73 3.70
Flow @ 24Vdc Flow @ 30Vdc

Cable and splice:
Location of the solar panels should be close to the pump application for limited voltage drops through wire run lengths.
The suggested wire gauge is #10 AWG jacketed Submersible cable. It is important to make a quality watertight splice to
connect the electrical conducting wires to the submersible pump lead wires. Improper sealing of the splice may allow
water intrusion which will damage the pump motor and/or cause reduced pump performance.
Wa er Proof Wire Splice Ki
1 2 3 4
Use general guidelines detailed by each manufacturer.
1) Place shrink sleeving on both wires of one cable end to be spliced.
2) Crimp connectors to join both cable ends.
3) Move shrink sleeving to center of connectors and apply heat starting from the middle and working towards the ends.
4) A seal is achieved when material flows from the ends of the tubes.
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Discharge line The hose or pipe should be pressure rated for 150 psi. If using rigid drop pipe for the discharge line it is
recommended to use a length of 6 in. flexible hose to connect to the pump outlet fitting secured with a stainless steel
clamp. Then to the other end of the short 6 in. hose connect a ½” NPT x ½”Barb fitting secured with another stainless
steel clamp. If using flexible discharge tubing you may connect directly to the dual size stainless steel outlet nipple
which fits ½” hose barb tubing ( 0.50 inch ID) or ½” Poly pipe (.62 inch ID which is equivalent to 5/8” hose barb tubing).
(see figure1). To determine total dynamic head/delivery see chart . (fig. 2) Use no larger than ¾” drop pipe.
Safe y line: Install safety line (for lowering and retrieving pump) through the pump eye bolt. Band the Safety line hose
and electrical cable together with tie wraps every 10 feet to prevent damage to lines when installing the pump.
(see fig. 2) Tie the safety line to a secure point and use this line to lower or raise the pump in order to not cause
excessive stretch to the pump cable or delivery pipe.
PUMP INSTALLATION IN WELL
1. Lay out the assembly components on a clean ground surface and begin assembly. Connect the drop pipe or
hose to the pump outlet fitting. See fig. 1.
2. Using a submersible splice kit make a water tight splice joining the drop cable to the pump lead wires. See
details on page .
3. Connect the safety line to eye bolt on the pump.
4. Band all of the above items together as shown in fig.2.
5. If used in a well that has high sand content a sand shroud may be necessary to prevent pump damage.
6. Lower the assembly into the well.
7. Install check valves every 100 feet of vertical elevation to relieve pressure on the internal pump components.
8. Tie off the safety line to a secure point.
9. A sand filter sock is required if the pump is drawing from a source containing sand/silt/mud. ( ie. Pond creek
bottom of tank etc.) Excessive mud sand silt may damage the diaphragm and could void the warranty.
10. When used in an open-source application (see fig. 3) placement in a container such as a bucket or barrel can
help isolate the pump from sediment.
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Available Replacemen Par s Ki s:
SWP4000VHA (Includes items 22 24 26 27 and 39)
SWP4000LHA (Includes items 21 23 36 37 and 38)
SWP4000SKA (Includes item 6 )
SWP4000MTR (Includes items 12 and 41)
SWP4000EBK (Includes replacement rear endbell assembly for motor)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL NUMBER: SWP-4000
PUMP DESIGN: Positive Displacement 3 Chamber Diaphragm Pump
MOTOR: Permanent Magnet DC
VOLTAGE: 24 VDC Nominal (12-30 VDC)
WATTS: 110W
AMPS: 4.0 Max
FUSE: 7.5 Amp (Automotive)
MAXIMUM LIFT: 230 ft (70M) Vertical
MAXIMUM SUBMERGENCE: 100 ft (30M)
OUTLET PORT: Dual Port for ½” hose barb tubing ( 0.50 inch ID) or ½” Poly pipe (.62 inch ID which is
equivalent to 5/8” hose barb tubing)
INLET: 50 Mesh Stainless Steel Screen
MATERIALS: High Grade Stainless Steel Shell NSF Compliant Potable Water Safe Materials
TYPICAL APPLICATION: Well or Open Source Solar Water Pumping
PACKAGED SPECIFICATIONS:
WEIGHT: 10 LBS.
LENGTH: 16.5”
WIDTH: 7”
HEIGHT: 6”
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Troubleshooting Guide
Fault Possible Cause How to Correct
1)Low voltage
2)Water supply out
) Clogged filter screen
5) Pump is worn 5) Inspect components
Pump will not operate 1) Faulty power supply 1) Ensure adequate power supply
2) Wire connection fault 2) Inspect wire connections and fuses
Pump operates but there
is no flow or reduced flow
1)Check power supply for proper
voltage
2) Ensure pump is installed below the
water level (maximum submergence 25
ft / 7.6 meters)
)Clean debris from pump suction
screen
4) Fluid path in plumbing is
restricted or damaged/leaking
4) Check for pinched hose or clogged
tubing. Check for tubing/clamp leaks or
tears

WARRANTY
Aqua ec Wa er Sys ems, Inc. (“Aquatec”) warrants its products to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under the following terms:
All Aqua ec SWP submersible solar pumps: The warranty will last for a period of eighteen
months from date of manufacture. Aquatec’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited
to replacing or repairing at Aquatec’s discretion any such product or part which must be
returned to Aquatec’s factory with a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA)
transportation charges approved by Aquatec or prepaid and which upon examination is
found to Aquatec’s satisfaction to have been defective under the terms of this warranty. No
credit will be allowed against future purchases for items returned as defective under the
terms of Aquatec’s warranty.
This warranty does not extend to any products which have been altered or modified
outside the Aquatec factory nor does it apply to units that are returned in an
unassembled condition. The warranty guarantees that products will perform to
Aquatec’s flow and pressure specifications throughout the life of the warranty. The
warranty does not cover abnormal wear such as sand/silt/mud damage damage from
chemical attack (contaminated water) or damage from excessive submersion. If the
returned product is found not to be defective under the conditions of this warranty a
charge will be made for repair or replacement.
This is a Limited Warranty. It covers the product only and the extent of the coverage
is limited to the cost of the product. As the manufacturer has no control over
shipping handling and installation the warranty cannot cover any damage caused by
these factors.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no person is
authorized to give any other warranty or assume obligation or liability in Aquatec’s
behalf. Aquatec shall not be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential
damages of any kind incurred by the reason of the use or sale of any defective
product and part.
AQUATEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
17422 PULLMAN STREET IRVINE, CA, 92614
[phone], [phone] fax
www.aqua ec.com
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