Pentair FLOTEC User Manual

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Quick Start Guide: Shallow Well
Jet Pumps, 115/230 Volt
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From
Well
Ejector
Outlet Valve
Priming
Plug
Relief Valve
Pump
Outlet Line
From
Well
Outlet Valve
Relief Valve
Ejector
Pump
Outlet Line
Fuse Box or
Circuit Breaker
Priming Tee
and Plug
Outlet Valve Rellef Valve
Motor
Capacitor
Cover
Quick-Set
Voltage
Switch
Pressure Switch
Flow to Pressure Tank and
Household Water System
Foot
Valve
Ejector (Jet kit
contains nozzle
and venturi)
Suction Pipe
Drive
Point
Well Seal
Check Valve
Cased Well
Driven Point
Well
Drive
Coupling
115 Volt
Power Supply
Terminals
230 Volt
115
230230
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1515
230
INSTALL THE PUMP
1. Locate the pump near the water source.
2. Consult manual for booster applications.
CHECK VOLTAGE SETTING
1. Turn off power to the pump!
2. Determine if the circuit for the pump is 115 or 230 volts.
Qualied person must install electrical wiring.3.
4. The voltage switch is factory set to 230 volts for 3/4, 1,
1-1/2, and some 1/2 HP motors. Some 1/2 HP motors are
preset at the factory for 115 volts.
5. To change the motor voltage (if necessary), a) remove
the motor capacitor cover and slide the switch to the
correct voltage, or b) remove the motor end cover and
turn the dial switch to the correct setting.
6. Reinstall the cover.
D
o Not Turn On Power Yet!
CONNECT POWER SUPPLY WIRING TO PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Remove the pressure switch cover.
2. Attach power lines and ground wires to the pressure
switch as indicated.
3. Reinstall the cover.
4. Do Not Turn On Power Yet!
Do Not Turn On Power Yet!
PUT WATER IN THE PUMP.
1.
operating. Once running, the pump is self-priming. It
The pump must be lled with water (primed) before
should not need priming again unless air enters the
pump or the inlet line.
2. Install the priming plug.
3. Make sure all plumbing connect
ions are tight.
Do Not Turn On Power Yet!
OPEN VALVES
Check the air charge in the pressure tank. With no water
pressure, the tank air charge must be 2 psi LESS THAN
the pressure switch ON setting.
Open the outlet valve in the outlet line.
NOTE: No pressure regulator required for shallow well
installation.
APPLY POWER
For support, navigate to pentair.com/otec.
Turn on circuit breaker to apply power to pump.
Water should ow within 5 minutes. If it does not, turn
off power and re-prime per step 4.
APPLY POWER
Circuit Breaker
Ground
Line To Motor Line Ground
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NOTE:
Hazardous voltage. Disconnect power before
installation.
High pressure. Risk of high heat an
d possible
explosion if pump is run with outlet closed.
• DO NOT run the pump without
water, and never operate it with a
closed outlet line.
DO NOT connect hoses
to the pump.
DO NOT connect to pressurized
supply (city water or other
pump’s output) unless safety
devices are properly installed.
DO NOT reduce the pipe size for inlet or outlet
lines.
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DO have an air-tight inlet line.
DO read and follow the instructions in the manual.
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DO have electric
al and plumbing systems
installed by qualied professionals.
Some pumps are not recommended for use as a booster.
Consult factory or refer to owners manual to determine
if the product can be applied as a booster.
U834 (05/20/20)
Refer to the Installation and Operations Manual for further information.
Accessories sold separately.
FLOTEC
Typical Pressure Switches (Covers Removed)

Pentair FLOTEC Specifications

General

Brand	Pentair
Model	FLOTEC
Category	Water Pump
Language	English