Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Performance Chart / GPM(LPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge

 

3410P – 1 HP

 

 

3415P – 1-1/2 HP

 

 

 

3420P – 2 HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height Of Pump Above Water / Feet (Meter)

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSI (kPa)

5’ (1.5)

10’ (3)

15’ (4.6)

20’ (6.1)

5’ (1.5)

10’ (3)

15’ (4.6)

20’ (6.1)

5’ (1.5)

10’ (3)

15’ (4.6)

20’ (6.1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 (69)

55 (208)

49 (185)

48

(181)

45 (170)

67 (254)

61 (231)

56

(212)

46 (174)

69 (261)

64

(242)

65 (246)

62 (235)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 (103)

51 (193)

46 (174)

45

(170)

44 (166)

66 (250)

58 (220)

55

(208)

45 (170)

65 (246)

62

(235)

60 (227)

57 (215)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 (138)

45 (170)

42 (159)

39

(148)

37 (140)

61 (231)

56 (212)

54

(204)

44 (166)

59 (223)

56

(212)

54 (204)

52 (197)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 (172)

38 (144)

35 (132)

32

(121)

29 (110)

55 (208)

52 (197)

51

(193)

43 (163)

52 (197)

50

(189)

48 (181)

46 (174)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 (207)

31 (117)

28 (106)

24 (90)

20 (76)

48 (181)

45 (170)

44

(166)

37 (140)

47 (178)

45

(170)

42 (159)

40 (151)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35 (241)

23 (87)

19 (72)

16 (60)

11 (42)

39 (147)

37 (140)

34

(129)

28 (106)

42 (159)

38

(144)

35 (132)

32 (121)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40 (276)

17 (64)

13 (49)

8

(30)

 

33 (125)

27 (102)

20 (76)

11 (42)

34 (129)

30 (113)

27 (102)

23 (87)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45 (310)

 

 

 

 

 

18 (68)

14 (53)

8

(30)

 

25 (95)

18 (68)

13 (49)

10 (38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50 (345)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 (53)

7

(26)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All models except 3420P have discharge and suction size of 1-1/2" NPT. 3420P has 2" NPT suction and discharge.

Troubleshooting

Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Motor will not run

Disconnect switch is off

Be sure switch is on.

 

Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

 

Starting switch is defective

DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch.

 

Wires at motor are loose,

Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 7). DISCONNECT POWER; check and

 

disconnected, or wired incorrectly

tighten all wiring.

 

 

 

Motor runs hot and

Motor is wired incorrectly

Refer to instructions on wiring.

overload kicks off or

Voltage is too low

Check voltage being supplied to motor. Install heavier wiring if wire size is

motor does not run

 

too small (See Electrical / Wiring Chart).

and only hums

 

 

 

Motor runs but no

Pump in new installation did

In new installation:

water is delivered*

not pick up prime through:

 

 

1. Improper priming

1. Re-prime according to instructions.

 

2. Air leaks

2. Check all connections on suction line, with soapy water or

 

 

shaving cream.

* (Note: Stop pump;

3. Leaking foot valve or check valve

3. Replace foot valve or check valve.

then check prime

4. Pipe size too small

4. Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.

before looking for

Pump has lost prime through:

In installation already in use:

other causes.

1. Air leaks

1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal with soapy water.

Unscrew priming

2. Water level below suction pipe inlet

2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level

plug and see if water

 

in well exceeds 25’ (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.

is in priming hole).

Impeller is plugged

Clean impeller.

 

 

Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut

Replace check valve or foot valve.

 

Pipes are frozen

Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.

 

Foot valve and/or strainer are

Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source.

 

buried in sand or mud

Clean foot valve and strainer.

 

 

 

*Pump does not

Water level in well is lower than

A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M)

deliver water to full

estimated

depth to water.

capacity

Steel piping (if used) is corroded or

Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.

 

 

limed, causing excess friction

 

 

Piping is too small in size

Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.

 

Pump not being supplied with

Add additional well points.

 

enough water

 

Pump leaks

Clamp loose

STOP PUMP, tighten clamp nut 1-2 turns. Alternately tighten and tap on

around clamp

 

clamp with mallet to seat O-Ring. Do not overtighten.

 

 

 

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 /1-800-546-7867

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