Utilitech EFCWJ10-L User manual

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AB15905
ITEM #0752650
1HP CONVERTIBLE
JET PUMP
MODEL #EFCWJ10-L
®

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Pump 1
B Ejector 1
CShort Venturi Tube 1
DLong Venturi Tube 1
E Nozzle 1
F Gasket 1
G Bolt 2
H Flat Washer 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
product.
DANGER
• Keep pump equipment out of the reach of children! Failure to follow the directions given could
cause serious risk to individuals or objects.
• DO NOT work on pump until power is disconnected.
• DO NOT use an extension cord.
• The pump power cord should be connected to a separately fused, grounded line with a minimum
capacity of 15 amps. It can be connected to a non-fused breaker at the recommended amperes.
• ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS – Before servicing a pump, always shut off the main power breaker
and then unplug the pump. Make sure you are not standing in water and are wearing insulated
protective sole shoes under ooded conditions. Contact your local electric company or a qualifed
licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump removal.
WARNING
ABCD
E
FGH

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
• Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Replace damaged or worn wiring cord immediately.
• Do not kink power cable and never allow the cable to come in contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces,
or chemicals.
• Wire motor to correct supply. See motor nameplate and wiring diagrams and check voltage of power
supply.
• Unit must be securely and adequately electrically grounded. This can be accomplished by wiring the
unit to a ground metal-clad raceway system or by using a separate ground wire connected to the
bare metal of the motor frame or other suitable means.
• Do not disassemble the motor housing. This pump has no repairable internal parts and
disassembling may cause leakage or dangerous electrical wiring issues.
• Make certain the electrical power source is adequate for the requirements of the pump.
• Install pressure relief valve in discharge pipe. Release all pressure on system before working on any
component.
• The following may cause severe damage to pump and will void the warranty.
– Using an extension cord.
– Working on pump or switch while plugged in.
– Removing motor housing, unscrewing impeller, or otherwise removing impeller seal.
– Running the pump continuously.
– Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
– Pumping gasoline or other ammable liquids.
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CAUTION
• This pump is only to be used for water systems.
• Protect the power cable from coming in contact with sharp objects.
• Do not run pump dry.
• Pump and plumbing must be full of water before startup.
• Do not pump water which contains sand, mud, silt, or debris.
• Be careful when touching the exterior of a motor. It may be hot enough to be painful or cause injury.
PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package
contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
Estimated Assembly Time: 2 hours.
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): pipe wrench, pliers, Phillips screwdriver, pipe clamp,
2-step PVC glue system (primer and sealer), thread tape.
Areas inside pump housing have been treated with a non-toxic, vegetable-based rust inhibitor. The
presence of oil on raw metal parts is normal.

PREPARATION
Parts Required for Shallow Well Assembly (not included): PVC cement, thread tape,
1-1/4 in. foot valve, (2) 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapters, rigid 1-1/4 in. PVC pipe and couplings, well seal
with vent plug, 1-1/4 in. PVC elbow, 1 in. discharge tee, pressure gauge, 1 in. male PVC adapter,
1 in. female PVC adapter, rigid 1 in. PVC pipe, 1 in. tank cross, (2) 1/4 in. plugs, 1/2 in. drain valve,
10 in. x 1 in. nipple.
Parts Required for Deep Well Assembly (not included): PVC cement, thread compound,
(2) 1 in. female PVC adapters, rigid 1-1/4 in. and 1 in. PVC pipe and couplings, 1-1/4 in. PVC elbow,
1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter, pressure regulator kit (includes ttings, tubing, and 1/4 in. plug), pressure
gauge, (2) male 3/4 in. PVC adapters, rigid 3/4 in. PVC pipe to reach from pump to pressure tank to
service line, tank tee, (2) 1/4 in. plugs, 1/2 in. drain valve, 1-1/4 in. foot valve,1-1/4 in. close nipple,
1 in. x 5 in. nipple,1-1/4 in. female adapter, well seal, rigid 1 in. PVC pipe and couplings to reach from
bottom of well to pump (pressure pipe), 1 in. PVC elbow, (2) 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapters, 1 in. x 4 in.
nipple.
GENERAL PUMP INFORMATION
Typical Pump Setup
Convertible jet pumps are designed for use in these
applications:
1. Shallow wells (0-25 ft. lift) where ejector (B) bolts to
pump (A).
2. Deep wells (0-70 ft. lift) where well inside diameter is
4 in. or more and ejector (B) is installed in the well.
1 in.
Discharge
Pipe
Discharge
Pipe to
Home
1-1/4 in.
Suction
Pipe
Suction
Lift
Water
Level 1-1/4 in. Male
Adapter
1-1/4 in. Foot Valve
25 ft.
Max.
B
A
1-1/4 in.
Pipe
40 ft.
Max.
1-1/4 in. Foot Valve
1-1/4 in. Pipe
Discharge
Pipe to
Home
1 in.
Discharge
Pipe
1 in.
Pressure
Pipe
1 in.
Suction
Pipe
A
B
Water
Level
Suction
Lift
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2
B
B
A
A

SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION
1. Thread 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter (not included)
into foot valve (not included). Hand tighten, then
tighten 1/4 turn with pipe wrench.
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2. Using a 2-step PVC system (not included), attach
enough PVC pipe and couplings to the adapter to
equal the depth of the well, minus 5 ft.
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3. Cement PVC pipe sections and couplings, then rmly
clamp the assembly with a pipe clamp (not included)
to prevent the assembly from sliding down into the
well.
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1-1/4 in. Male
PVC Adapter
Foot Valve
1-1/4 in.
PVC Pipe

SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION
4. Remove pipe clamp and slide well seal (not included)
over rigid PVC pipe and onto well casing. Position
assembly so that 12 in. of rigid PVC pipe protrude
from well seal. Using wrench, turn bolts on well seal
clockwise until rubber gaskets are tight against well
casing and rigid PVC pipe.
5. Using a 2-step PVC system, attach a 1 in. PVC
elbow (not included) onto the rigid PVC pipe extending
from the well seal.
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6. Open ejector kit. Thread shorter venturi tube (C) into
ejector (B) until snug. Place gasket (F) over venturi
tube so that openings in gasket line up with openings
in ejector.
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8. Wrap thread tape (not included) around the threads of
a 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter (not included). Thread
the adapter into the front of ejector (B).
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Approx.
12 in.
Well
Seal
PVC Elbow
1-1/4 in.
Male
PVC Adapter
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B
C
F
B
7. Slide bolts (G) through at washers (H), then through
the bolt openings on either
through the gasket (F) and bolt
pump. Tighten bolts securely.
side of the ejector (B),
ejector to front of the
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B
G
H

SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION
9. Using 2-step PVC system, attach 1-1/4 in. PVC pipe
and couplings (not included) as needed to connect the
1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter to the 1-1/4 in. PVC elbow
attached to the top of the well pipe in step 5.
NOTE: The horizontal pipe should be level or trending up
toward the pump.
10. Wrap thread tape around the male threads on the
discharge tee (not included). Using a pipe wrench,
thread 1 in. discharge tee into top of pump (A).
Remove pressure gauge plug from top of discharge
tee.
TO PRIME: See priming instructions on page 13.
NOTE: To improve performance and consistency, a ow
control (not included) is recommended for deep well
applications in place of a standard discharge tee. This
will help regulate water pressure uctuations and may
prevent loss of prime.
11. Thread pressure gauge or a pipe plug (both not
included) into discharge tee. Make sure all
connections are tightly sealed.
12. Wrap thread tape around the threads of a 1 in. male
PVC adapter (not included) and thread the adapter
into the discharge tee.
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12
1-1/4 in. PVC Pipe
Pressure
Gauge Plug
Discharge
Tee
Pressure
Gauge
1 in. Male
PVC Adapter
A

SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION
13. Thread 10 in. x 1 in. nipple into pressure tank (both
not included). Thread tank cross into nipple so that
the two 1/4 in. holes in tank cross face upward. Plug
two outlets on tank cross with two 1/4 in. plugs.
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14. Thread 1/2 in. boiler drain into front of tank cross.
Thread 1 in. male PVC adapter into inlet side of tank
cross. Connect to household plumbing.
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15. IMPORTANT: Air pressure in the tank must be 2 PSI
lower than the "cut-in" of the pressure switch. Pump
has a 30/50 PSI pressure switch, so tank pressure
must be set at 28 PSI. Locate the air valve/stem
on the tank and check pressure with a tire gauge (not
included). If air needs to be removed, press down on
valve to bleed off air. Use a tire pump or air
compressor to add air if needed.
NOTE: The tank air pressure must be set when there is
no water in the tank.
DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
1. Thread 1-1/4 in. close nipple into foot valve. Thread
the other end of 1-1/4 in. close nipple into bottom of
deep well ejector (B). Hand tighten, then tighten 1/4
turn with pipe wrench.
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1/4 in. Plugs
Tank Cross
Nipple
1/2 in. Boiler
Drain
1 in. Male
PVC Adapter
1
1-1/4 in.
Close
Nipple
Foot
Valve
B

DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
2. The ejector (B) has two holes in the top of it.
deep well venturi tube
until snug. Thread
smaller hole.
tighten nipple,
then tighten
wrench.
3. Thread a 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter over the venturi
tube (D) and into ejector (B). Thread a 1 in. female
PVC adapter onto the 1 in. x 5 in. nipple. Hand tighten
adapters, then tighten 1/4 turn with pipe/adjustable
wrench.
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4. Subtract 5 ft. from the depth of your well. This is
the total length of PVC pipe and couplings to cement
onto both 1-1/4 in. male and 1 in. female PVC
adapters. Cement a section of PVC pipe to each
adapter, then lower the whole assembly into the well,
foot valve rst. Firmly clamp the end of the PVC pipes
with a pipe clamp to prevent the assembly from sliding
down into well. Be sure to keep track of which pipe is
the pressure pipe and which is the delivery pipe.
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3
1 in. x 5 in. Nipple
1 in. Female
PVC
Adapter
1-1/4 in. Male
PVC
Adapter
B
E
D
B
D
Thread
(D) (longer tube) into larger hole
1 in. x 5 in. nipple (not included) into
Only hand tighten venturi tube. Hand
1/4 turn with pipe/adjustable

DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
5. Remove pipe clamp and slide well seal over PVC
pipes and onto well casing. DO NOT let assembly
slide down into well. Position assembly so that 12 in.
of PVC pipes protrude from well seal. Using wrench,
turn bolts on well seal clockwise until rubber gaskets
are tight against the well casing and the PVC pipes.
6. Cut 1 in. pipe 2 in. shorter than the 1-1/4 in. pipe.
Smooth rough edges. Cement 1 in. and 1-1/4 in. PVC
elbows to pipes protruding from the well seal.
7. Thread a 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter into top hole in
front of pump (A). Thread 1 in. x 4 in. nipple into
bottom hole in front of pump. Thread the 1 in. female
PVC adapter onto the 1 in. x 4 in. nipple. Seal the
threaded pipe joints with thread tape.
8. Cement as many sections and couplings of rigid 1 in.
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12 in. of PVC Pipe
Protruding From
Well Seal
Well Seal
1-1/4 in. PVC
Elbow
1 in. PVC Elbow
1 in. Pipe
2 in. Shorten than
1-1/4 in. Pipe
1-1/4 in. Male
PVC Adapter
1 in. Female
PVC Adapter
1 in. x 4 in. Nipple
1-1/4 in. PVC Pipe
1 in. PVC Pipe
Female Adapter
A
A
and 1-1/4 in. PVC as needed to connect the 1 in.
female PVC adapter and the 1-1/4 in. male PVC adapter
to the 1 in. and 1-1/4 in. PVC elbows.

DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
9. Open pressure regulator kit. Apply 2-3 wraps of
thread tape to the male threads on the body of the
pressure regulator. With pipe wrench, thread the
pressure regulator into 1 in. discharge at top of
pump (A). Use a pressure gauge with 1/8 in. NPT
thread and
10. Thread plug into opening to right of pressure
regulator outlet.
11. Thread 3/4 in. male PVC adapter into pressure
regulator outlet.
12. Thread tank tee into pre-charged pressure tank.
Plug two outlets on tank tee with two 1/4 in. plugs.
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Pressure
Regulator
Pressure
Regulator
Outlet
Plug
3/4 in. Male
PVC Adapter
1/4 in. Plugs
Tank Tee
A
thread pressure gauge into side of pump
case.

DEEP WELL INSTALLATION
13. Thread boiler drain into front of tank tee. Thread
3/4 in. male PVC adapter into inlet side of tank tee.
Connect to household plumbing.
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PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
• Always disconnect pump from electricity before performing any work on the pump.
• Under-sized wiring can cause motor failure and even re. Use proper wire size specied in the Wire
Size Chart.
• Replace damaged or worn wiring cord immediately.
• Do not kink power cable and never allow the cable to come
in contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces, or chemicals.
• The pump must be properly grounded using the proper
wire cable with ground.
• Prevent the power cable from coming in contact with sharp
objects.
• All wiring should be performed by a qualied electrican in
accordance with the National Electric Code and local electric codes.
• Connect the pump to a separate electrical circuit with a dedicated circuit breaker. Refer to the Wire
Size Chart for proper fuse size.
WIRE SIZE CHART
Distance from
Motor to Meter
Recommended Copper
Wire and Fuse Sizes
Single Phase Motor
115 Volt 230 Volt
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
100-150 Ft.
150-200 Ft.
200-300 Ft.
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12
10
8
6
14
14
12
12
10
Fuse Size (Amps) 30 15
CAUTION
Motor Switch Settings
Motors are designed to run on either 115 volt or 230 volt
current. Be sure the motor’s wires are attached properly to
the motor’s control panel for the voltage required.
Conversion Switch
from 115v on 230V
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12
3/4 in. Male
PVC
Adapter
1/2 in. Boiler
Drain
Conversion Switch
from 115V to 230V

PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Wiring Pressure Switch
Remove pressure switch cover and follow wiring directions on
inside of cover. Be sure to ground wire the pressure switch to
the motor.
Ground
Connections
To Motor
From Line
PUMP PRIMING
1. Remove plug or pressure gauge at the top of the
pump case. Fill suction pipe and pump with water until
the water overows from the top of pump case.
Install plug loosely into pump case. Turn the pump on.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Drain the entire system if there is
danger of freezing.
1. To drain the pump, remove the drain plug located
on the front of pump and the priming plug located on
the top of pump.
Priming
Plug
Drain
Plug
1
1Plug
If pump does not produce water within 30 seconds,
remove plug and refill suction pipe and pump body.
Repeat this until pump is producing water. Tighten plug
to ensure no leaks.

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Little or no discharge 1. Pump is not primed.
2. Suction lift too high or too long.
3. Hole or air leak in suction line.
4. Foot valve or suction line not
submerged deep enough in water.
5. Foot valve too small.
6. Voltage switch incorrect.
7. Casting gasket leaking.
1. Follow priming instructions.
2. Move pump closer to water source. Lift should
be less than 25 ft. for shallow well installations
and less than 90 ft. for deep well installations.
3. Repair or replace. Use pipe tape and pipe
sealing compound.
4. Submerge lower in water.
5. Match foot valve to piping or install one size
larger foot valve.
6. Be sure 115V or 230V power supply matches
voltage switch setting on pump.
7. Replace.
Pump will not deliver
water or develop
pressure
1. Pump is not primed.
2. Leak in suction line.
3. Discharge line is closed and
priming air has nowhere to go.
4. Foot valve is leaking.
5. Foot valve not submerged below
water lever.
1. Follow priming instructions.
2. Repair or replace. Pipe dope all threads.
3. Open several outlets or faucets during priming
procedure.
4. Replace foot valve.
5. Lower foot valve and reprime.
Pump vibrates and/
or makes excessive
noise
1. Mounting plate or foundation not
rigid enough.
2. Foreign material in pump.
3. Impeller damaged.
1. Reinforce.
2. Disassemble pump and clean.
3. Replace.
Pump will not start or
run
1. Voltage switch incorrect.
2. Blown fuse or open circuit
breaker.
3. Loose or broken wiring.
4. Stone or foreign object lodged in
impeller.
5. Thermal overload has opened
circuit.
1. Be sure 115V or 230V power supply
matches voltage switch setting on motor.
2. Replace fuse or close circuit breaker.
3. Tighten connections, replace broken
wiring.
4. Disassemble pump and remove foreign
object.
5. Allow unit to cool, restart after reason for
overload has been determined.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This pump is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perform within
applicable specifcations for a period of one (1) year. Obligation under this warranty is limited to
repairing or replacing any part thereof, which shall within one year be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid, and proved to be defective.
The above limited warranty takes the place of all other warranties, express or implied and correction
of such defects by replacement or repair shall constitute a fullment of all obligations under the terms
of the warranty, which specifcally EXCLUDES any incidental damages caused by or associated
with this product or its use. The warranty does not cover any unit which has been damaged either
in transit or by misuse, accident or negligence. No warranty or representative not contained herein
shall be binding.
WARRANTY
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