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Installation
Hazardous voltage and hazardous pressure.
Disconnect all power to pump and bleed all pressure
from system before working on pump, tank, or piping.
For jet pump installation, remove AVC tube from port in
pump body or jet body and plug port (see Figure 3). New
pumps come with plug installed.
Figure 3: Plug AVC Port when installing pre-charged tank on
existing pumps. New pumps come with plug Installed.
NOTICE: When working on submersible pumps in wells
be sure safety rope is solidly connected to pump and to
secure anchor at the well head at all times. Do not drop
the pump down the well!
Bleeder Orifices
(Figure 4)
NOTICE: For submersible pump installations, there may
be bleeder orifices in the vertical discharge pipe. When
the bleeder orifices are functioning correctly, they add air
to the water in the system. They must be removed and the
tees plugged when a pre-charged tank is installed in the
system. To do this, raise the pump and discharge piping
enough to bring the bleeder orifices clear of the well.
Remove the bleeder orifices from tees and replace with
plugs (see Figure 4). Bleeder orifices may be any of several
sizes. Have a pair each of 1/2", 3/4", and 1" plugs avail-
able. Replace pump and reconnect the discharge pipe.
Adjusting Tank Pre-charge
In areas where temperature is high for long periods of
time, tank pre-charge pressure may increase. This may
reduce tank drawdown (amount of water available per
cycle). If this occurs, adjust pre-charge pressure accord-
ing to Chart 1, page 3.
Flush all air out of piping system and water reservoir por-
tion of pre-charged tank. Required on: new installations,
pumps requiring repriming, and pumps disassembled for
service. Do as follows:
Step 1. Open faucets furthest from tank and run pump.
Step 2. Run pump until sputtering stops and steady
stream of water flows.
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at
148 0893
Figure 4
Step 3. Open and close faucets repeatedly until all air
Step 4. If stream does not become steady, air may be
NOTICE: To prevent waterlogging, check tank air charge
annually.
TO CHECK TANK AIR CHARGE
If drawdown decreases significantly, check as follows:
Step 1. To check air charge in tank, shut off electric
Step 2. At air valve, check tank air pressure with tire
Step 3. Use soap or liquid detergent to check for air
Pitless
adaptor
Check valve
Bleeder orifice
2 ft.
& tee
(.6m)
Pipe coupling
Tape cable
to pipe
Pump
has been removed.
leaking into system; check for leaks in piping on
suction side of pump.
power to pump, open faucet near tank, and
drain completely.
gauge. See Chart 1, page 3, for correct pressure
setting. If needed, adjust tank pressure up or
down.
leaks around air valve. Continuous bubbling
indicates leak. If necessary, release air pressure
and install new core in air valve, (same as used
for automobile tubeless tires.)
1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867
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Ventilated
well cap
Submersible
cable
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