Page 2 - READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CONTENTS INTRODUCnON/WARRANTY......................................... 2PUMP PERFORMANCE.................................................... 3MAJOR COMPONENTS.................................................... 3INSTALLATION............................................................. 4-5 ELECTRICAL...
Page 4 - Piping in the Well; INSTALLATION; PUMP/TANK INSTALLATION; Pump
INSTALLATION Piping in the Well The Shallow Well Water System can be installed on a dug well, drilled well or with a driven point. In a dug or cased well, a foot valve and strainer should be installed for easy priniing. It should be installed five to ten feet below the lowest level to which the wat...
Page 5 - Discharge Pipe Sizes; ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” Up to 25 Ft. 25 to 50 Ft. 50 to 200 Ft. Discharge Pipe Sizes When the pump is some distance from the house or point of water use, the discharge pipe size should be increased to reduce pressure losses caused by friction. 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” Up to 25 Ft. 25 to 100 Ft. 100 to...
Page 6 - Connection Procedure; kill. Connect ground wire before connecting power; WIRING CONNECTIONS; A WARNING
ELECTRICAL A Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring. Your Motor Terminal Board (under the motor end cover) and Pressure Switch look like one of those shown below. Convert to 115 Volts as shown. Do not change motor wiring if line voltage is 230 Volts or if you have...
Page 7 - OPERATION; Priming the Pump; MAINTENANCE; Vinyl Bag Removal
OPERATION Priming the Pump NOTICE: To properly prime the pump, install a pipe tee in the discharge piping (see Figure 1, Page 4). To prevent damage to internal-parts, do not start motor until pump has been filled with water. . To prime pump: 1. Remove priming plug (Purchase separately; Figure 1, Pag...
Page 8 - Air Valve Replacement; DISASSEMBLY AND; RNING; electric shock. Ground unit and; Removing Motor for Service
MAINTENANCE NOTICE: Do not overtighten; you may twist studs off of tank. If you have a torque wrench, tighten to 85 inch- pounds torque. 18. Stand tank on feet and reconnect piping.19. Recharge tank to proper air pressure (see Page 5). 20. Reconnect hoses and pressure switch tube; prime pump (see Pa...
Page 9 - Figure 8
MAINTENANCE 4. Place back half of pump on flat surflice and tap out ce ramic seat. See Figure 6. I. Screw impeller on shaft (clockwise) while holding shaft with 7/l6” open end wrench on shaft fiats. This will automatically locate seal in place. See Figure 8. Figure 6 5. Clean seal cavity. 6. Instal...
Page 10 - HELPFUL HINTS; How to Handle a Gaseous Well; Not
HELPFUL HINTS How to Handle a Gaseous Well In some areas well water contains gases which must be allowed to escape before the water is used. This can be done as shown in Figure 9. A good way of delivering gas-free water is to suspend a pipe, closed at the bottom and open at the top, surrounding the...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; A WARNING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Motor will not run 1. Disconnect switch is off 2. Fuse is blown 3. Starting switch is defective4. Wires at motor are loose, disconnected, orvyired incorrectly *5. Motor is wired incorrectly 6. Pressure switch contacts are dirty 1. Be sure switch...
Page 12 - REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS Pump Only - Model 390.252158 To Order Parts in the U.S.A., Cali Sears Product Service, 1-800-366-7278 To Order f^rts outside the U.S.A., Cali Your local ^ars Service Center or Store 1 2
Page 16 - MANUAL; When requesting service; WATER SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 390.252158 The model number of your Shallow Well Water System will be found on the pump body. When requesting service or ordering parts, always give the following information; • Product Type • Mode! Number • Part Number - • Part Description CRflFTSMIlN^ PROFESSIONAL1/2 HP SH...