STAR Water Systems 4H05A05001 User manual

4 INCH SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMP
2 & 3 Wire
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STAR®
4H05A05001
4H05A05005
4H05A05301
4H05A05305
4H05A07301
4H05A07305
4H05A10301
4H05A10305
4H05A15301
4H07G05005
4H07G05301
4H07G05305
4H10A05001
4H10A05005
4H10A05301
4H10A05305
4H10A07301
4H10A07305
4H10A10301
4H10A10305
4H10A15301
4H10A15305
4H10A20301
4H10G05001
4H10G05005
4H10G05301
4H10G05305
4H10G07301
4H10G07305
4H10G10301
4H10G10305
4H19A05001
4H19A05305
4H19A07301
4H19A07305
4H19A10301
4H19A10305
4H19A15301
4H19A15305
4H19A20301
4H19A30301
4H19G10301
4H19G10305
MODELS:
IL0655 IL0656
2 Wire Plus Ground 3 Wire Plus Ground

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-742-5044, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
• NOTE: Pumps with the “UL” Mark and pumps with the “US” mark are tested to UL Standard
UL778.CSA certified pumps are certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 108. (CUS)
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Always disconnect power source before
performing any work on or near the motor or its
connected load. If the power disconnect point is
out-of-sight, lock it in the open position and tag
it to prevent unexpected application of power.
Failure to do so could result in fatal electrical
shock.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not handle the pump with wet hands or
when standing in water as fatal electrical shock
could occur. Disconnect main power before
handling unit for ANY REASON!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
These pumps have not been investigated for use
in swimming pool areas.
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................2
Preparation...................................................................................................................................4
Assembly Instructions...................................................................................................................8
Electrical Hookup at the Pump.................................................................................................... 11
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................. 13
Preliminary Test Run................................................................................................................... 15
Pressure Tank Installation Instructions ........................................................................................ 16
Electrical Hookup from the House to Pump and Pressure Tank.................................................... 19
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................27

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Can shock, burn or cause death. Ground pump
before connecting to power supply.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
The pump is intended for use in a well. Motor
frame must be connected to power supply
ground or fatal electrical shock may result.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
NEVER leave fused disconnect switch or pressure
control switch cover or covers open (either
partially or completely) when not being worked
on by a qualified electrician or repairman.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as
well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT
All electrical wiring or service should be done by
a qualified electrician.
EXPLOSION ALERT
Do not use to pump flammable or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Do not use in flammable and/or explosive
atmospheres.
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE ALERT
Install pressure relief valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on system before working on
any component.
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Wire motor for correct voltage. See Electrical
section and motor nameplate.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Ground motor and controls before connecting to
power supply.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Follow wiring instructions in this manual when
connecting to power lines.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Protect power cable from nicks or cuts from
sharp objects or scraping on well casing when
lowering pump into well. Do not allow it to
come into contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces
or chemicals.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
The motor voltage and phase indicated on the
motor nameplate should be checked against
the actual electrical supply. Check your power
source. Check electrical supply for correct
fusing, wire size, and adequate grounding and
transformer size.
PRODUCT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
The power supply for a submersible pump
should be a separate circuit, independent of all
other circuits. It must be equipped with a fuse
box of ample capacity.
PRODUCT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
Shut off power source when voltage drops 10%
below rated voltage of motor.
FIRE SAFETY
For fire protection, power supply should be free
of any building, preferably on a direct line from
transformer. In event of fire, wires will not be
destroyed and water supply not cut-off.
SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: Install all electrical equipment in protected area to provide adequate ventilation for pressure
switch and controls to prevent moisture damage to components.
NOTE: Install pump, pressure tank, pitless adaptor or well seal in accordance with state and local
plumbing codes.

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PREPARATION
Before beginning installation of product, make
sure all parts are present. Compare parts with
package contents drawing. If any part is missing
or damaged, do not attempt to assemble
the product. Contact customer service for
replacement parts.
Estimated Installation Time: 2 hours.
Tools Required for Installation: Hacksaw,
screwdriver, pliers, pipe vise, pipe wrenches (2),
wire cutters, wire strippers/crimpers, adjustable
wrench (medium-large), Ohmmeter, propane
torch, knife or round file, small weight.
Materials Required for Installation:
Control box for 3-wire plus ground models
(see chart on page 6) Submersible pump cable,
power cable, pressure tank, shrink tube &
butt connectors, 1-1/4 in. check valve, torque
arrestor, hose clamps, pipe fittings, pitless
adaptor or well seal, pressure switch, pressure
gauge, pressure relief valve, tank cross, 1/4 in.
minimum safety rope, electrical tape,. You will
also need either enough 1-1/4 in. Schedule 80
PVC pipe to reach 20 ft. below the static level or
20 ft. below the drawdown level of your well,
or coiled poly pipe rated for 160 PSI. Poly pipe
cannot be used for installations any deeper than
200 ft.
Optional Materials: 1-1/4 in. male barbed
adaptor for use with poly pipe, cable guards
to protect wire inside the well, thread tape and
thread paste.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP CABLE AND POWER
CABLE SELECTION
Check cable size against Submersible Wire Size
Chart on page 7. For 3-wire plus ground models,
motor and control box voltage must match.
Submersible power cable must be UL listed for
submersible pump applications. For Canadian
installations, type RWU, TWU, SGOW or SWOW
power supply cable is recommended. Cable is
selected for the maximum pump setting plus the
offset distance to the service entrance.
IMPORTANT: Use of wire sizes smaller than
those specified in the chart will cause low
starting voltage, may cause early pump failure
and will void the warranty. Larger wire sizes
may always be used for better economy of
operation. Be sure voltage at pressure switch or
fuse is between the following limits:
115V Rated - Between 104 & 127 volts
230V Rated - Between 210 & 250 volts
NOTE: A small AWG number, i.e. 10 Ga., is
larger in diameter than a large AWG number,
i.e. 14 Ga.
The National Electric Code (NEC 250-43)
requires a separate ground wire be run
down the well to the submersible pump and
connected to all exposed metal parts of the
pump and motor. Refer to the most recent
National Electric Code (NEC) Article 250
(grounding) for additional information.
NOTE: All wiring should be done by a qualified
electrician.

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PREPARATION
Model
Number HP GPM Pumping Depth In Feet - Capaicities In Us Gallons At 40 Pounds Per Square Inch
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
5 GPM
4H05A05001
1/2 58.3 7.9 7.5 7.1 6.7 6.3 5.9 5.4 4.9 4.2 3.5 2.4
4H05A05005
4H05A05301
4H05A05305
4H05A07301 3/4 58.7 8.5 8.2 8.0 7. 7 7. 5 7. 2 6.9 6.5 6.2 5.7 5.3 4.9 4.4 3.1
4H05A07305
4H05A10301 1 5 8.7 8.5 8.3 8.1 7.9 7. 7 7. 5 7. 2 6.9 6.7 6.3 6.0 5.4 4.6 3.7 2.5 2.4
4H05A10305
4H05A15301 1-1/2 59.0 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.4 7.2 6.8 6.3 5.9 5.1 4.6 4.1
7 GPM
4H07G05005
1/2 711.3 10.7 10.0 9.3 8.5 7.7 6.8 5.7 4.4 2.84H07G05301
4H07G05305
10 GPM
4H10A05001
1/2 10 12.8 12.0 11.0 10.0 8.7 6.9 4.8
4H10A05005
4H10A05301
4H10A05305
4H10A07301 3/4 10 14.3 13.8 13.3 12.8 12.4 11.4 11. 0 10.5 9.6 8.9 7.9 6.1 3.5
4H10A07305
4H10A10301 110 14.9 14.5 14.1 13.7 13.3 12.9 12.4 11.9 11.4 10.9 10.3 9.5 8.6 7.9 6.5 4.5
4H10A10305
4H10A15301 1-1/2 10 15.3 15.0 14.8 14.5 14.2 13.9 13.6 13.4 13.0 12.7 12.4 11.9 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 8.6 7.1 4.4
4H10A15305
4H10A20301 210 14.9 14.6 14.4 14.2 14.0 13.8 13.4 13.1 12.8 12.6 11.9 11.2 10.5 9.6
4H10G05001
1/2 10 12.8 12.0 11.0 10.0 8.7 6.9 4.8
4H10G05005
4H10G05301
4H10G05305
4H10G07301 3/4 10 14.3 13.8 13.3 12.8 12.4 11.4 11. 0 10.5 9.6 8.9 7.9 6.1 3.5
4H10G07305
4H10G10301 110 14.9 14.5 14.1 13.7 13.3 12.9 12.4 11.9 11.4 10.9 10.3 9.5 8.6 7.9 6.5 4.5
4H10G10305
19 GPM
4H19A05001 1/2 19 13.0 12.2 3.5
4H19A05305
4H19A07301 3/4 19 20.6 18.7 16.6 14.3 11.0 5.5
4H19A07305
4H19A10301 119 22.5 21.2 19.8 18.4 16.8 15.2 12.8 10.4 5.6
4H19A10305
4H19A15301 1-1/2 19 24.2 23.3 22.4 21.4 20.5 19.5 18.5 17. 4 16.3 14.9 12.7 9.7 5.7
4H19A15305
4H19A20301 219 25.3 24.6 24.1 23.5 22.8 22.2 21.5 20.8 20.1 19.3 18.3 17. 2 15.9 14.6 12.9 11.0 5.3
4H19A30301 319 25.8 25.4 25.0 24.5 24.1 23.6 23.2 22.7 22.2 21.7 21.0 20.3 19.8 19.0 18.2 16.6 14.7 12.2 9.2
4H19G10301 119 22.5 21.2 19.8 18.4 16.8 15.2 12.8 10.4 5.6
4H19G10305
NOTE: Pump capacity in GPM should equal the total number of water fixtures in the home. If you have 3 bathroom fixtures x 2 bathrooms, plus 3
fixtures in the kitchen and 1 outside fixture, the total fixture count is 11. Your pump should provide 10 GPM per the chart above. Typical 3 - 4 bedroom
homes require 8 - 12 GPM.
Pump Performance Chart A

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PREPARATION
4H05A05001 127185 SUB/4 5GPM CI 15STG
4H05A05005 not required SUB/4 5GPM CI 15STG
4H05A05301 127189 SUB/4 5GPM CI 15STG
4H05A05305 not required SUB/4 5GPM CI 15STG
4H05A07301 127197 SUB/4 5GPM CI 21STG
4H05A07305 not required SUB/4 5GPM CI 21STG
4H05A10301 126319 SUB/4 5GPM CI 26STG
4H05A10305 not required SUB/4 5GPM CI 26STG
4H05A15301 133589 SUB/4 5GPM CI 35STG
4H07G05005 not required SUB/4 7GPM CI 10STG
4H07G05301 127189 SUB/4 7GPM CI 10STG
4H07G05305 not required SUB/4 7GPM CI 10STG
4H10A05001 127185 SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10A05005 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10A05301 127189 SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10A05305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10A07301 127197 SUB/4 10GPM CI 12STG
4H10A07305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 12STG
4H10A10301 126319 SUB/4 10GPM CI 15STG
4H10A10305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 15STG
4H10A15301 133589 SUB/4 10GPM CI 20STG
4H10A15305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 20STG
4H10A20301 137224 SUB/4 10GPM CI 26STG
4H10G05001 127185 SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10G05005 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10G05301 127189 SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10G05305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 8STG
4H10G07301 127197 SUB/4 10GPM CI 12STG
4H10G07305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 12STG
4H10G10301 126319 SUB/4 10GPM CI 15STG
4H10G10305 not required SUB/4 10GPM CI 15STG
4H19A05001 127185 SUB/4 19GPM CI 5STG
4H19A05305 not required SUB/4 19GPM CI 5STG
4H19A07301 127197 SUB/4 19GPM CI 7STG
4H19A07305 not required SUB/4 19GPM CI 7STG
4H19A10301 126319 SUB/4 19GPM CI 9STG
4H19A10305 not required SUB/4 19GPM CI 9STG
4H19A15301 133589 SUB/4 19GPM CI 12STG
4H19A15305 not required SUB/4 19GPM CI 12STG
4H19A20301 137224 SUB/4 19GPM CI 16STG
4H19A30301 136800 SUB/4 19GPM CI 22STG
4H19G10301 126319 SUB/4 19GPM CI 9STG
4H19G10305 not required SUB/4 19GPM CI 9STG
Control Box Chart B 3-WIRE SUBMERSIBLES ONLY
Pump Model Control Box
Model Pump Description Pump Model Control Box Model Pump Description
WARNING: 3-WIRE SUBMERSIBLES ONLY: This submersible pump must be wired
directly to a Franklin control box of the same horsepower and voltage rating in order
to work properly. IT MUST BE USED WITH WITH A CONTROL BOX.

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PREPARATION
4H05A05001 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H05A05005 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H05A05301 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H05A05305 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H05A07301 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H05A07305 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H05A10301 1 230 250 400 630
4H05A10305 1 230 250 400 630
4H05A15301 1-1/2 230 190 310 480
4H07G05005 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H07G05301 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H07G05305 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H10A05001 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H10A05005 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H10A05301 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H10A05305 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H10A07301 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H10A07305 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H10A10301 1 230 250 400 630
4H10A10305 1 230 250 400 630
4H10A15301 1-1/2 230 190 310 480
4H10A15305 1-1/2 230 190 310 480
4H10A20301 2 230
4H10G05001 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H10G05005 1/2 230 400 650 1025
4H10G05301 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H10G05305 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H10G07301 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H10G07305 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H10G10301 1 230 250 400 630
4H10G10305 1 230 250 400 630
4H19A05001 1/2 110/115 100 160 250
4H19A05305 1/2 230 400 650 1020
4H19A07301 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H19A07305 3/4 230 300 480 760
4H19A10301 1 230 250 400 630
4H19A10305 1 230 250 400 630
4H19A15301 1-1/2 230 190 310 480
4H19A15305 1-1/2 230 190 310 480
4H19A20301 2 230 150 250 390
4H19A30301 3 230 120 190 300
4H19G10301 1 230 250 400 630
4H19G10305 1 230 250 400 630
Model
Number HP Volt
Maximum Cable
Length In Feet
Using AWG Cable*
#14 #12 #10
Model
Number HP Volt
Maximum Cable
Length In Feet
Using AWG Cable*
#14 #12 #10
Wire Size Chart C
*NOTE: Wire length is the total distance from power source to pump depth.

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PREPARATION
SUBMERSIBLE CABLE AND GROUND WIRE
SELECTION
WARNING: Turn off power at the electrical
service box before starting installation.
Finding the Depth of Your Well:
1. Tie a small, heavy weight to the end of a cord
(make sure the cord is at least 350 ft. long).
Lower this weight into the well until it reaches
the bottom. Take up any slack and mark the
string at ground level. Pull the string from the
well and measure from the weight to your
mark. This is the depth of your well. Subtract
10 ft. from your well depth. See Performance
chart on page 5 to be sure pump is rated for
this depth. (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Schedule 80 PVC pipe (sold separately) is recommended. If you use black poly pipe (sold
separately), the pipe must be rated for 160 PSI and be no longer than 200 ft.
NOTE: The pump must be assembled with piping on the ground before lowering into the well. Lay
out all necessary materials near the well.
NOTE: All threaded joints and connections should have thread tape (not included) applied,
tightened securely with a pipe wrench (not included) and then tightened an additional 1/4 turn.
Drawdown
Water Level
10 Ft. Min.
20 Ft.
Top of Well Screen
Bottom of Well
1
2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2. Drawdown is the lowest water level in the
well after the pump is turned on. If you know
the drawdown, the pump can be set 20 feet
below this level. However, the bottom of the
motor should be at least 10 feet from the top
of the well screen. (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: If your pump depth is 200
ft. or more, you may want to consider
contacting a professional well pump
installer. Piping filled with water, along
with the weight of the pump, will be very
heavy. Be sure to have assistance during
pump installation.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow step 1a and 1b below for Schedule 80
pipe or step 2a and 2b for black poly pipe.
Schedule 80 pipe (recommended)
1a. Apply thread tape and then thread the
pipe directly into the pump discharge and
tighten. For 1 in. pipe, you will also need
a 1-1/4 in. x 1 in. reducer bushing, not
shown. (Fig. 1a)
Schedule
80 Pipe
Submersible
Pump
Torque
Arrestor
1a
1b
Black poly pipe
2a. Apply thread tape and thread a 1-1/4 in.
male barbed adaptor (sold separately) into
the top of the pump and tighten. If using
1 in. black poly pipe, install a 1-1/4 in. x
1 in. reducer bushing (sold separately) as
shown. (Fig. 2a)
IL1171
1-1/4 in.
male
barbed
adapter
1-1/4 in x
1 in.
reducer
bushing
2a
1b. Slide the two hose clamps packaged with
the torque arrestor (sold separately) over
the end of a short piece of Schedule 80
pipe (approximately 4 ft. long). The pump
will be easier to handle if a short piece is
installed first. Continue to Step 3.
(Fig. 1b)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTRIONS
IL1172
Torque
Arrestor
Approx. 4 ft.
2b
3
2b. Clamp pipe onto barbed end of male
adaptor with two hose clamps (sold
separately). (Fig. 2b)
3. Firmly clamp the torque arrestor to the pipe
approximately 2 to 4 ft. above the pump,
using the two clamps provided with the
torque arrestor. (Fig. 3)
4. Typical installations include the following
components. Purchase these items
separately depending on your need.
(Fig. 4)
Discharge pipe - delivers water to home
Well seal or pitless adapter - keeps debris out
of well
Safety rope - prevents pump from falling
Check valve - keeps water in pipe
Electrical cable - connects to house
electricity
Torque arrestor - keeps pump stable
Drop pipe - connects pump to discharge
Well casing - holds all components
Discharge Pipe
Spring-Loaded Check Valve
(Recommended every 100 ft.)
Safety Rope
Well Seal or Pitless Adapter
Well Casing
Torque Arrestor
Drop Pipe
Electrical Cable (Secured to drop
pipe with tape or clamps every
10 ft.)
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ELECTRICAL HOOKUP AT THE PUMP
Submersible Cable Splicing
Pump is equipped with a lead wire assembly. The length of wire needed to attach to this lead wire
assembly is equal to the distance from the pump in the well to the top of the well. Additional wire
will be needed to run from the top of the well to the house.
CAUTION: Follow instructions carefully to make a watertight splice. A leak in the splice can result
in pump damage, blown fuses, overload protector tripping or electric shock hazard.
Shrink tube
Metal Connector
1
2
Splicing instructions
1. Slide one black shrink tube from a heat
shrink splice kit (sold separately) over each
wire (including the green ground wire)
coming out of the pump. (Fig 1)
2. NOTE: For each wire coming out of the
pump , including the green ground wire,
slide the wire from the pump into one end
of a metal connector from the splicing
kit. Then slide stripped end of wire from
electrical cable into other end of metal
connector. Connector should be centered
over both wires. Squeeze metal connector
until it closes tightly over both wire ends.
(Fig 2)

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ELECTRICAL HOOKUP AT THE PUMP
IL1145
Shrink tube
Metal Connector
ON
OFF
IL1146
3
4
5
3. Slide one shrink tube over each crimped
joint. (Fig 3)
4. Hold a torch (not included) approximately 6
in. from the center of the tubing and move it
back and forth. Heat one set of wiring tubing
at a time until seal is completed. During the
heating process, keep all other wires/tubing
away from heat to prevent melting together.
Avoid overheating, as this may make the
tubing brittle. When liquid oozes from end
of tube, seal should be complete. (Fig 4)
CAUTION: Do not lift pump by power
cable or motor leads! Damage to cable or leads
will result.
Securing wires to pipe
5. Tape electrical cable to the pipe about every
ten feet. Use a minimum of two wraps of
tape to allow the cable to move slightly.
Tape spliced connections to the pipe to
eliminate rubbing against the well casing.
A cable guard or plastic zip ties may also be
used. (Fig 5)
Ground Wire Installation (REQUIRED)
DANGER: The green ground wire from
Pump motor must be connected to power
supply ground or fatal electrical shock may
result.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOWERING PUMP INTO WELL
CAUTION: If your pump depth will be
200 ft. or more, you may want to consider
contacting a professional well pump
installer. Piping filled with water, along
with the weight of the pump, will be very
heavy. Be sure to have assistance during
pump installation.
REMINDER: Pump and all piping must be
assembled and securely connected before the
assembly is lowered into the well.
1. Tie one end of safety rope (sold separately)
securely to pump safety eyelet and the other
end to the well cap. This is your only security
against losing the pump down the well.
(Fig 1)
CAUTION: Be sure the top edge of
the well casing is perfectly smooth. Sharp or
jagged edges can cut or scrape the cable and
cause a short. Do not let the cable drag over
the edge of the well casing since this may
cause damage to the insulation.
2. Lower pump to approximately 20 ft. below
maximum drawdown of the water or a
minimum of 10 ft. off the bottom. Do NOT
set pump on bottom of well. (Fig 2)
3. Use a pipe vise (not included) to prevent the
pump and pipe from dropping into the well.
(Fig 3)
Safety
Rope
Drawdown
Water Level
10 Ft. Min.
20 Ft.
Top of Well Screen
Bottom of Well
1
2
3

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INSTALLATION
IL1148
4a
4b
4a. Pitless Adaptor Installation. Pitless adaptor
should be installed below the frost line,
and on the side of the well casing where
the supply line will run from well, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. (Fig. 4a)
NOTE: Pitless adaptor models vary according
to each application.
4b. Well Seal Installation: After the pump
assembly is lowered into the well, mount
the well seal onto the well casing and
tighten the four bolts in the well seal
evenly. (Fig. 4b)
4. Add a well seal or pitless adaptor (sold
separately) to allow for the pipe to be
connected to house service. (Fig. 4)
Pitless
Adaptor
Installation
Below
Frost Line
Well Seal
Installation
At Top of
Well Casing OR
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Fuse Box
Outside
Faucet
Pump in
Well
Outside
Faucet
Pump in
Well
Drawdown
Water Level
10 Ft. Min.
20 Ft.
Top of Well Screen
Bottom of Well
WARNING: All electrical wiring or service
should be done by qualified electrician. Be sure
to test cable for continuity with an ohmmeter
before starting the pump.
1. All wells should be flushed clear before
allowing water into the house. (Fig. 1)
2. Open an outside faucet and allow water
to run until water is clear of sand or any
other impurities. If an outside faucet is not
available, place softener in bypass position,
remove aerator from a high-flow faucet
and allow water to run until it is clear of
impurities. Once clear, turn off water flow,
replace aerator and put softener back into
service position. (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Be sure you do not stop
pump before water runs clear. This may take
several hours. If pump stops with sand in it, it
may lock.
3. If pump lowers water in the well far enough
to lose prime, either lower pump in the well
(if possible) or throttle (slow down) the
discharge of the well with the gate valve to
match the capacity of the well. (Fig. 3)
NOTE: If the well is low capacity, use a low
water level control.
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PRESSURE TANK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IL1149
IL1153
Tape
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2
3
The purpose of the pressure tank (sold
separately) is to allow a certain amount of water
to be used before the pressure drops enough
to cause the pump to start. Without a pressure
tank, the pump would start and stop constantly,
every time water is used.
NOTE: Use thread tape and thread paste on all
threaded connections.
1. NOTE: Check the air pressure of the tank
with a tire gauge (sold separately) before the
system is charged with water. The pressure
should be 2 lbs. less than the low pressure cut
in on the pressure switch. For instance, for a
30-50 switch, set the tank pressure at 28 lbs.
or less. (Fig. 1)
2. Apply five wraps of thread tape and thread
paste, insert a tank tee (sold separately)
through the opening in the bottom of the
pressure tank, and tighten securely. (Fig. 2)
3. Connect a 3/4 in. fitting (sold separately) to
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4. Connect a 3/4 in. pipe (sold separately) and
union (sold separately) to the 3/4 in. fitting.
(Fig. 4)
5. Connect elbows, additional pipe and ball
valve (all sold separately) as needed for your
particular installation. (Fig. 5)
6. Connect a drain valve (sold separately) to
one of the 1/2 in. openings in the tank tee.
(Fig. 6)
IL1154
Glue
Glue
IL1156
Tape
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PRESSURE TANK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Not providing a relief valve
can cause extreme overpressure that could
result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
A properly sized pressure relief valve must
be installed on any installation where the
pump pressure can exceed the pressure tank’s
maximum working pressure or on systems
where the discharge line can be shut off or
obstructed. The relief valve drain port should
be piped to a drain.
7. Attach the pressure relief valve (sold
separately) to the remaining 1/2 in. opening
in the tank tee. (Fig 7)
8. To connect the pressure tank to the pump,
begin by threading a 1 in. coupling (sold
separately) onto the pipe tee. (Fig. 8)
9. Add additional couplings, unions and pipe
(all sold separately) as necessary to reach the
pump. (Fig. 9)
NOTE: Schedule 80 pipe recommended
IL1157
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
IL1158
Tape
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
Schedule 80 Pipe Shown
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For - 2-Wire Pumps - No Control Box Required.
WARNING: This equipment is intended for installation by a technically qualified electrician.
Failure to install it in compliance with national and local electrical codes may result in electrical shock
or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, and equipment failure.
WARNING: Always disconnect power source before working on or near the pump, its
connected load and wiring. If the power disconnect is out of sight, lock it in the open position and
tag to prevent unexpected application of power.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FROM THE HOUSE TO PUMP AND PRESSURE TANK
1. Determine proper voltage from breaker box
(sold separately) to pressure switch. (Fig. 1)
IL1170
1
2. Remove cover from pressure switch and
screw the switch into the 1/4 in. opening on
the top of the pipe tee. (Fig. 2)
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L4
L1
L4
L1
3. Thread the cable from the house electrical
service through one of the holes in the side
of the pressure switch and tighten down the
electric wire strain relief.
CAUTION: Do not crush wire. (Fig. 3)
IL1162
L4
L1
Strain Relief
3
4. Connect the two wires from the house
electrical service to the outside pressure
switch terminals (L1 and L4). (Fig. 4)
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IL1165
5. Thread the cable from the pump through
the remaining hole in the side of the
pressure switch and tighten down the
electric wire strain relief.
CAUTION: Do not crush wire.
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