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The cable will wick water into the pump if it is not protect-
ed properly. Power cable leads should be covered with
shrink tubing or suitable sealing material during storage.
Short Term Storage: Short term storage is defined as any
time less than six months. We recommend that pump and
accessories be stored in its original shipping container in a
dry, temperature controlled area. If climate controlled stor-
age is not possible, all exposed parts should be inspect-
ed before storage and all surfaces that have the paint
scratched, damaged or worn should be re-coated with air
dry enamel paint. The pump should be stored in an upright
position.
Long Term Storage: Any storage time exceeding six
months is considered long term. In addition to the safe-
guards specified above, the impeller should be rotated
once a month to prevent the mechanical seals from be-
ing damaged, and the pump should be inspected. The
seal chamber oil should be drained and replaced prior to
commissioning. The pump should be stored in an upright
position.
8.5. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
8.5.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
All electrical work shall be carried out under the supervi-
sion of an authorized, licensed electrician. The present
state adopted edition of the National Electrical Code
as well as all local codes and regulations shall be com-
plied with.
8.5.2. VERIFICATION OF POWER SUPPLY
Prior to making any electrical connections or applying pow-
er to the pump, compare the power supply available at the
pump station to the data on the unit‘s nameplate. Confirm
that both voltage and phase match between pump and
control panel. The voltage supplied at the pump shall be
+5 / -10% of the nameplate value, frequency shall be +
/ - 1% of the nameplate value, the voltage phase balance
shall be within 1% and the maximum corrected power
factor shall be 1.0.
8.5.3. POWER LEAD WIRING
HOMA pumps may be provided with 1 or more cables,
depending on motor horsepower and operating voltage.
Power leads L1, L2, & L3 may be provided as single con-
ductor, or as multiple conductors. Multiple conductor
configurations may use leads from separate cables, or
may use two conductors within one cable. Please refer
to wiring diagram in the appendix for specific connection
details.
The pump must be connected electrically through a motor
starter with proper circuit breaker protection in order to
validate warranty. Do not splice cables.
8.5.4. THERMAL SWITCH WIRING
Pumps are equipped with thermal switches embedded in
the stator windings which are normally closed, automat-
ically resetting switches. Switches will open when the
internal temperature rises above the design temperature,
and will close when the temperature returns to normal.
Thermal switches must be wired to a current regulated
control circuit in accordance with the NEC.
Identify thermal switch leads marked T1 and T3 in the
power or control cable.
The resistance across the leads will be 0.5 Ohms. Ther-
mal leads must be connected to the thermal overload
relay located in the control panel. Thermal switch leads
must be connected to validate warranty.
Note: All sizes of Class 1, Div. 1 pumps for hazardous
service must have thermal switch leads connected to
a current regulated control circuit in accordance with
NEC.
8.5.5. SEAL PROBE WIRING
The mechanical seal leak detector probe utilized in the
pump is a conductive probe which is normally open. The
intrusion of water into the seal chamber completes the
electrical circuit. Control panel provisions will sense this
circuit closure, and will provide indication or alarm func-
tions depending on the panel design. Either single or dual
wire systems may be provided. Single wire systems uti-
lize one energizing conductor, and the pump casing and
neutral lead as the ground or return portion of the circuit.
The dual wire systems utilize two separate conductors for
each leg of the circuit.
With either system, the seal probe leads must be wired
into a control circuit provided in the control panel. This
control circuit must energize the probe with a regulated
power source, and sense the closed circuit in event of
water intrusion Indication and alarm functions must also
be provided in the control circuit. Please see control panel
wiring diagram for seal probe connection points.
For Hazardous Area Classification Pumps, leak de-
tector circuit must be in conformance with applica-
ble NEC codes and regulations.
8.5.6. START / RUN CAPACITORS AND RELAYS:
All single phase motors require start and run capacitors
along with a start relay to operate. Capacitors and relays
must be sized for the specific motor.
Capacitors are sized based on ideal conditions.
The run capacitor may need to be resized to match the
available field voltage. Each cap kit shipped is supplied
with a wiring diagram and start up procedure.
8.5.7. Variable Frequency Drives
Special considerations must be taken when operating
pumps with variable frequency drives (inverters). The
inverter circuit design, horsepower required by pump, mo-
tor cooling system, power cable length, operating voltage,
and anticipated turndown ratio must be fully evaluated
during the design stage of the installation.
As a minimum, properly sized load reactors and filters
must be installed between the inverter and the pump
to protect the pump motor from damaging voltage
spikes.
Warranty coverage will not be provided on any pump mo-
tor that is operated with a variable frequency drive, unless
the load side of the inverter is properly isolated from the
pump.