SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP
2 & 3 Wire
SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP QUICK
REFERENCE GUIDE.
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL FOR
IL0656
IL0655
COMPLETE DETAILS.
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1
WHAT IS THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR
EXISTING PUMP?
115V
OR
230V
WARNING: You must match the voltage
of your pump to the existing power supply.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT
All electrical wiring or service should be done
by a qualified electrician.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service
department at 1-800-742-5044, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
4 IN.
2
HOW MANY WIRES DOES YOUR
EXISTING PUMP INCLUDE?
2 WIRES PLUS GROUND?
No Control Box
is needed
OR . . .
3 WIRES PLUS GROUND?
IL0655
A control box with
the same voltage
and HP as the pump
is required.
3
HERE'S HOW TO WIRE YOUR
SUBMERIBLE PUMP
Wiring Diagram for
pumps with 2 wires
plus ground
To Pump
Ground Wire
(Green)
Pump
Breaker
Box
Tank
Pressure
To
Switch
Pressure
Switch
40
50 60
30
70
20
80
10
4 in.
Min.
Well ID
Wiring Diagram
for pumps with
Control
3 wires plus
Box
ground
To
Pump
Ground Wire
(Green)
Pump
Breaker
To
Box
Tank
Control
Box
Pressure
To
Switch
Pressure
Switch
4 in.
50 60
40
30
70
20
80
10
Min.
Well ID
NOTE: Pump may show
water stains as a result of
factory water testing.
4
WHAT SIZE PUMP DO YOU NEED?
As a general guideline:
1/2 HP will pump from 100 ft.
3/4 HP will pump from 200 ft.
1 HP will pump from 300 ft.
5
BEFORE RETURNING PUMP, BE SURE TO
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
Problem Possible cause
Corrective Action
Pump
1. No power to
1. Check voltage at breaker
won't
motor
box
start
2. Blown fuse
2. Check wire size, line
or tripped
voltage, wiring, pressure
breaker
switch, control box, drop
cable and motor winding
resistance
3. Loose wiring
3. Check wiring and
or connections
connections
4. Incorrect
4. All 3 wire (plus ground)
control box or
pumps require a control
no control box
box that matches the
pump HP and voltage.
Pump
1. Inadequate
1. Line voltage must match
starts
voltage
pump voltage.
and
2. Incorrect wire
2. Check for correct wire
stops
size
size. Replace undersized
wire.
3. Leak in
3. Check for leaks in piping
system
4. Water-logged
4. Be sure tank pressure
pressure tank
is 2 lbs. below turn-on
pressure of switch.
Pump
1. Blown fuse
1. Check wire size, line
quit
or tripped
voltage, wiring, pressure
working
breaker
switch, control box, drop
cable and motor winding
resistance.
2. Control box
2. Check for defects and
or pressure
replace if necessary
switch
malfunction
3. Motor
3. Check motor winding
malfunction
resistance and replace if
needed.
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