Pentair STA-RITE PNC User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Shallow Well Jet Pumps/
Tank Systems
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
Systems de pompes enfonte
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puisage en eau peu profonde
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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tanques para pozos poco profundos
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Safety 2
READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of
the following signal words and be alert to the potential
for personal injury:
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To dis-
charge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver
BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together.
Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor termi-
nals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern
motors can operate at high temperatures. To avoid burns
when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes
after shut-down before handling.
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze.
To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
Pump body may explode if used as a boost-
er pump unless relief valve capable of passing full
pump flow at 75 psi is installed.
WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Install pressure relief
valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect power
before working on pump,
motor or tank.
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See “Electrical”
section of this manual and
motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electrical
Code, Canadian Electrical
Code, and local codes for all
wiring.
Follow wiring instructions
in this manual when con-
necting motor to power lines.

Table of Contents 3
Thank you for purchasing a top quality, factory tested pump.
Page
General Safety .....................................................................................................2
Warranty..............................................................................................................3
Installation........................................................................................................4,5
Connecting Discharge Piping...............................................................................6
Electrical...........................................................................................................7,8
Preparing To Start The Pump ...............................................................................8
Repair Parts ........................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 10
Limited Warranty
STA-RITE warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of the products listed below, that they will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period shown below.
Product Warranty Period
Water Systems Products — jet pumps, small centrifugal pumps,
submersible pumps and related accessories
whichever occurs first:
12 months from date of original installation,
or 18 months from date of manufacture
Pro-Source™ Composite Tanks 5 years from date of original installation
Pro-Source™ Steel Pressure Tanks 5 years from date of original installation
Pro-Source™ Epoxy-Lined Tanks 3 years from date of original installation
Sump/Sewage/Effluent Products 12 months from date of original installation, or
18 months from date of manufacture
Our warranty will not apply to any product that, in our sole judgement, has been subject to negligence, misapplication,
improper installation, or improper maintenance. Without limiting the foregoing, operating a three phase motor with single phase
power through a phase converter will void the warranty. Note also that three phase motors must be protected by three-leg,
ambient compensated, extra-quick trip overload relays of the recommended size or the warranty is void.
Your only remedy, and STA-RITE’s only duty, is that STA-RITE repair or replace defective products (at STA-RITE’s choice). You
must pay all labor and shipping charges associated with this warranty and must request warranty service through the installing
dealer as soon as a problem is discovered. No request for service will be accepted if received after the Warranty Period has
expired. This warranty is not transferable.
STA-RITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the duration of an
implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights and
You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011.
STA-RITE INDUSTRIES
293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web Site: sta-rite.com

Installation 4
REPLACING AN OLD PUMP
Hazardous voltage. Disconnect power to pump before work-
ing on pump or motor.
Step 1. Drain and remove the old pump. Check the old pipe for scale, lime,
rust, etc., and replace it if necessary.
Step 2. Install the pump in the system. Make sure that all pipe joints in the
suction pipe are air-tight as well as water tight. If the suction pipe
can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.
Step 3. Adjust the pump mounting height so that the plumbing connections
do not put a strain on the pump body. Support the pipe so that the
pump body does not take the weight of piping or fittings.
You have just completed the well plumbing for your new shallow
well jet pump. Please go to Page 6 for discharge pipe and tank
connections.
WELL POINT (DRIVEN POINT) INSTALLATION
(Figure 1)
Step 1. Drive the well, using “drive couplings” and a “drive cap”. “Drive
fittings” are threaded all the way through and allow the pipe ends to
butt against each other so that the driving force of the maul is car-
ried by the pipe and not by the threads. The ordinary fittings found
in hardware stores are not threaded all the way through the fitting
and can collapse under impact. “Drive fittings” are also smoother
than standard plumbing fittings, making ground penetration easier.
Step 2. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
Step 3. Use the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) when connecting
the pipe from the well point to the pump suction port. The suction
pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump
(include a check valve if your pump is not equipped with one –
see Figure 1). Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in
the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes
slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air
pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints
with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Joints must be air- and water-
tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water
from the well. If one well point does not supply enough water, con-
sider connecting two or three well points to one suction pipe.
You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow
well jet pump. Please go to Page 6 for discharge pipe and tank
connections.
CASED WELL INSTALLATION, 2”OR LARGER
CASING (Figure 2)
Step 1. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
Step 2. Assemble the foot valve, strainer, and well pipe (see Figure 2). Make
sure that the foot valve works freely.
Step 3. Lower the pipe into the well until the strainer is five feet above
the bottom of the well. It should also be at least 10 feet below the
well’s water level while the pump is running in order to prevent the
pump from sucking air. Install a sanitary well seal.
To Household
Water System
Pump Priming
Tee with Plug
or Gauge
Not
to
Scale
1861 0205 NEW SWJ
Drive
Coupling
Drive
Point
Priming
Tee and
Plug
Drive point
below water
level
Check
Valve
To Household
Water System
Pump Priming
Tee with Plug
or Gauge
Not
to
Scale
1862 0205 SWJ
10'
Min.
5–10'
Suction Pipe
From Well
Foot
Valve
Priming
Tee and
Plug
Sanitary
Well Seal
Check
Valve
Figure 1: Driven Point Installation
Figure 2: Cased Well Installation

Installation 5
Step 4. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the pump
(see Figure 2). Connect the pipe from the well to the pump suction
port, using the fewest possible fittings – especially elbows – as fit-
tings increase friction in the pipe (however, include a foot valve
– see Figure 2). The suction pipe should be at least as large as the
suction port on the pump. Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on
threaded pipe joints. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or
sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it
slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can
cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction
pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Joints must be air-
and water-tight.
If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from
the well.
You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow
well jet pump. Please go to Page 6 for discharge pipe and tank
connections.
INSTALLATION FOR SURFACE WATER (Figure 3)
Do not use surface water for drinking. The installation shown
could be used for sprinkler applications.
Step 1. The pump should be installed as close to the water as possible,
with the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) in the suction
pipe. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port
on the pump.
Step 2. Assemble a foot valve and suction pipe (see Figure 3). Make sure
that the foot valve works freely. Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape
on threaded pipe joints. Protect the foot valve assembly from fish,
trash, etc, by installing a screen around it (see Figure 3).
Step 3. Lower the pipe into the water until the strainer is five feet above the
bottom. It should also be at least 10 feet below the water level in
order to prevent the pump from sucking air.
Step 4. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the pump
(see Figure 3). Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in
the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes
slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air
pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints
with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Joints must be air- and water-
tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water
from the well.
You have just completed the plumbing for your new shallow well jet
pump. Please go to Page 6 for discharge pipe and tank connections.
Not
to
Scale
1863 0205 NEW SWJ
Suction Pipe
From Well
10'
Min.
5–10'
Foot
Valve
Screen
To Household
Water System
Pump Priming
Tee with Plug
or Gauge
Figure 3: Surface Water Installation