Wiring and grounding, Rotation, Operation – ITT IRRI-GATOR GT30 User Manual

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DISCHARGE

Install a tee at the discharge connection of the pump.

The top opening of the tee is required for initial priming.
See Figure 1.

Figure 1

Wiring and Grounding

Install, ground and wire
according to local and National
Electrical Code requirements.

Install an all leg electrical power
disconnect switch near the
pump.

Disconnect electrical power
before installing or servicing
pump.

Electrical supply MUST match pump’s
nameplate specification. Incorrect voltage can
cause fire or damage to the motor and voids
warranty.

Motors without built-in protection MUST be
provided with contactors and thermal overloads
for single phase motors, or starters with heaters
for three phase motors. See motor nameplate.

Follow motor manufacturer’s wiring diagram on the

motor nameplate or terminal cover carefully.

Use only copper wire to motor and ground. The ground

wire MUST be at least as large as the wire to the motor.
Wires should be color coded for ease of maintenance.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE SIZE

Distance from Service Entrance to Motor

HP

50 Ft. (15 m)

100 Ft. (30 m)

150 Ft. (46 m) 200 Ft. (61 m)

115 V

230 V 115 V

230 V 115 V

230 V

115 V

230 V

3

4

12

14

10

14

8

14

6

12

1

12

14

8

14

8

12

6

12

1

1

2

10

14

8

14

12

10

2

10

14

8

14

12

10

3

12

12

10

10

FAILURE TO PERMANENTLY
GROUND THE PUMP, MOTOR AND
CONTROLS BEFORE CONNECTING
TO ELECTRICAL POWER CAN
CAUSE SHOCK, BURNS, OR DEATH.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage
can shock, burn or
cause death.

WARNING

Extreme heat can
cause personal injury
or property damage

PRIMING OPENING

FUSED OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DISCONNECT MEANS

SUCTION

UNION

WARNING

Hazardous voltage
can shock, burn or
cause death.

WARNING

Hazardous
voltage

Rotation

NOTICE: INCORRECT ROTATION MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND VOIDS THE
WARRANTY.

Correct rotation is right hand, CLOCKWISE when

viewed from the motor end.

Three phase unit rotation may be checked by removing

motor end cap or plug and observing rotation of motor
shaft. To reverse rotation, reverse any two of the three
motor leads.

Operation

OPERATION WITHOUT PRIME, OR
AGAINST A CLOSED DISCHARGE
VALVE, CAN GENERATE HOT
WATER OR STEAM CAUSING
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

NOTICE: DO NOT OPERATE PUMP

WITHOUT PRIME OR SEAL
DAMAGE WILL RESULT.

Prime pump by filling pump and piping through opening

in top of tee with clean water. See Figure 1.

Install pipe plug in top of tee using Teflon

TM

tape or

equivalent.

NOTICE: IF PUMP IS DRAINED OR SHUT OFF

DURING PRIMING PERIOD, CASING
MUST BE REFILLED BEFORE
RESTARTING PUMP.

Start the pump and partially open discharge valve and

wait for system pressure to stabilize. If system pressure is
surging, or prolonged pressure drop is experienced, the
system may not be completely primed.

Maintenance

FAILURE TO DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE SHOCK, BURNS OR
DEATH.

No lubrication is required on pump.

For motor lubrication, refer to and
follow manufacturer’s instructions.

SEASONAL SERVICE

To REMOVE pump from service, remove all drain plugs

and drain all piping.

To RETURN pump to service, replace all drain plugs

using Teflon

TM

tape or equivalent.

Reconnect suction line if removed, examine union and

repair if necessary.

Reprime and operate pump following all instructions

and warnings in the “OPERATION” section of manual.

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