ransformer. In the event of fire,
the wires will not be destroyed and the water
supply not cut-off.
5. 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.
6. DO NOT handle pump with wet hands or
when standing in water as fatal electrical
shock could occur. Disconnect main power
supply before handling pump for any reason.
7.
Shut off power source when voltage drops
below 105 on 115 volt installations and 210 on
230 volt installations.
8. Protect the power cable from coming in
contact with sharp objects, oil, grease,
hot surfaces or chemicals. DO NOT kink
the power cable. If damaged replace
immediately.
9. NEVER leave the control box, fused
disconnect switch, or covers open (either
partially or completely) when not being
worked on by a competent electrician or
repairman.
10. Always use caution when operating
electrical controls in damp areas. If possible,
avoid all contact with electrical equipment
during thunderstorms or extreme damp
conditions.
11. Install all electrical equipment in protected
area to prevent mechanical damage which
could produce serious electrical shock and/or
equipment failure.
12. Pump is designed to pump cold ground water
that is free of air or gases. Decreased pump
performance and life expectancy can occur
if the ground water is not cold (86ºF/30ºC) or
contains air or gases.
13. Pump and controls must be securely and
adequately grounded as specified in section
250-43 item (A) of the U.S.A. National
Electric Code (NEC) and Section 26-954
Canadian Electrical Code. Failure to do so
could result in a fatal injury.
14. DO NOT use this pump to pump flammable
liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Failure to follow the above warning
could result in property damage and/or
personal injury.
WARNING: The pump is intended for use in
a well. Motor frame must be connected to
power supply ground or fatal electrical shock
may result. Do not use this pump in swimming
pools.
NOTE: Pumps with the CSA mark are tested
to UL standard UL778 and certified to CSA
standard C22.2 No. 108.
OWNERS GUIDE
TO INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF 1/2 - 5 HP,
5, 7, 10, 19 & 27 GPM
4 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
IL0073
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION





95 N Oak Street Kendallville, IN 46755



135874
FW0080
0603
Supersedes
0602 IL0074
IL0074C
IL0074D
IL0075
Figure 1 Two Wire Submersible Electrical Hook-Up
CABLE SELECTION
Maximum Cable Length (Motor to Service Entrance)


Chart A
115/230 Volt, 1 Phase
Cable Selection (Copper Wire Size) AWG
230 Volt, 3 Phase, 3 Wire
Cable Selection (Copper Wire Size) AWG
460 Volt, 3 Phase, 3 Wire
Cable Selection (Copper Wire Size) AWG
Volts
230
230
230
230
Volts
460
460
460
460
HP
1/2
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
5
HP
1-1/2
2
3
5
HP
1-1/2
2
3
5
14
100
400
300
250
190
150
120* 14
360
280
210
130*
14
1700
1300
1000
590
12
160
650
480
400
310
250
190 12
580
450
340
200
12
1600
950
10
250
1020
760
630
480
390
300
180*
10
920
700
540
320
10
1500
8
390
1200
990
770
620
470
280
8
1450
1110
860
510
6
620
1540
1200
970
750
450
6
1340
800
4
960
1530
1190
710
4
1240
2
1460
1110
2
Figure 2 Three Wire Submersible
Electrical Hook-Up
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Use of wire size smaller than listed will void
warranty.
Lengths marked * meet the U.S. National Electrical Code ampacity
only for individual conductor 60ºC cable.
Lengths without * meet the code for individual conductor or jacketed
60ºC cable.
IL0091
1. Submersible Pump
2. Torque Arrestor
3. Splice Kit
4. Cable Guard
5. Safety Rope
6. Submersible Power Cable
7. Contained Air Tank
8. Fitting Package
Tank Cross
Pressure Relief
Drain Valve
Pressure Switch
Pressure Gauge
9. Control Box
10. Well Seal
Fuse Box
Incoming Power
To Service
1 x 4 Nipple
Deep Well
Plastic Pipe
Weatherproof
Junction Box
Pitless Adapter Installation
Galvanized
Riser Pipe
Pitless Adapter
Adapter
Deep Well Plastic Pipe
7
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
Standard Well Seal Installation
Elbow
Adapter
10
Coupling
Adapter
Deep Well
Plastic Pipe
9
6
Volts
115
230
230
230
230
230
230
230 PUMP INSPECTION
1. Prior to installation check the pump for
shipment damage.
2. The entire submersible pump has been
factory tested. However, prior to installation
check for free rotation by removing the
suction screen and rotating the pump
shaft coupling with fingers or a standard
screwdriver. If shaft rotates (a slight drag is
permissible) replace the screen.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
(See Figures 1 & 2)
Submersible Pump
1. A submersible pump is a multi-stage
centrifugal. Each stage consists of an
impeller and diffuser. Water pressure
increases in equal amounts as it passes from
stage to stage. The more stages, the higher
the pressure the pump will develop.
2. Pumps are available with 2-wire or 3-wire
motors. 3-wire motors require a control box
sized to the same horsepower and voltage
rating of the motor. 2-wire motors do not
require a control box.
3. To correctly select a pump for each specific
application, the following information must
be known.
The amount of water required.
The inside well diameter.
Capacity of the well in GPM.
Pumping water level.
4. The well driller or pump installer will provide
this information. If the well capacity is great
enough select the pump to meet water
requirements for now and also the future.
Control Box
1. Single phase, 3-wire, submersible motors
require the use of above ground control
boxes for starting. Operation of these
motors without control boxes or with
incorrect boxes can result in failure of motors
which will void the warranty.
The Well
1. This pump is not warranted against wear
from sand or other materials in the liquid
being pumped.
2. Do not use this pump to develop the well.
This should be done with a separate pump
used only for that purpose.
3. The well should be straight so that damage
during installation does not occur to the
pump or motor by becoming lodged in a
crooked well casing.
4. The well casing must be 4 inside diameter
or greater.
5. The complete pump and motor should
be submerged at least ten feet below the
drawdown level of the well, but the motor
should be a minimum of ten feet from top of
well screen.
Piping
1. This pump can be installed with galvanized
piping up to any depth. Heavy duty 160 PSI
polyethylene piping and schedule 80 PVC
pipe can be used for depths up to 500.
2. The pipe size should be 1 on 5 GPM thru 10
GPM pump series and 1-1/4 on 19 GPM and
27 GPM units. Use of pipe smaller than this
will result in additional pressure losses and
reduced capacity.
3. Generally piping from the well to the house
should be the same diameter as stated
above. For long offset runs, consult friction
loss tables for correct pipe sizing.
Check Valve
1. A check valve is factory installed in
the discharge head of 5 thru 27 GPM
submersible pumps. This maintains water
within the pipe when the pump is not
operating.
2. It is recommended that an additional line
check valve be installed within 25 feet of the
pump and below the draw down level of the
water supply.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION
3
IL0076
Figure 3
IL0077
Drawdown Water Level
Top of Well Screen
Bottom of Well
10 ft.
Min.
10 ft. min.
recommended
10 ft.
Figure 4 3. For well depths exceeding 200 feet, it is
suggested that an additional check valve be
installed every 125 feet.
4. An additional check valve should be installed
in the horizontal line between the well
top and the pressure tank (See Figure 13.)
CAUTION: Make certain that the check valve
is pointing in the right direction with arrow
pointing toward tank.
Torque Arrestor
1. On installations where rigid PVC or flexible
plastic pipe is used, a torque arrestor is
required. The starting torque of the motor
can cause the motor to rub against the inside
walls of the well casing.
Safety Rope
1. A safety rope eyelet is provided at the
discharge of the pump to attach nylon safety
rope. This will assist in the removal of the
pump and also prevent loss of the unit in the
bottom of the well due to a loose fitting or
pipe deterioration.
Pressure Tank
1. The purpose of a pressure tank is to allow a
certain amount of water to be drawn 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 drawn.
2. There are two types of tanks:
a. Standard pressure tank with air volume
control or
b. A contained air pressure tank.
Submersible Cable
1. Submersible pump cable is not ordinary
cable, but is specifically made to withstand
complete submersion in water for the life of
the pump.
2. Selecting the proper cable size is important.
Undersized cable results in too lo