Wiring and grounding, Rotation, Operation – Xylem IM049 R05 IRRI-GATOR Self Priming Model GT User Manual

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Figure 1

WIRING AND GROUNDING

Install, ground and wire ac-

cording 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 name-

plate specification. Incorrect voltage can cause

fire or damage to the motor and voids war-

ranty.
Motors without built-in protection MUST be

provided with contactors and thermal over-

loads 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

¾ 12 14 10 14 8 14 6 12

1 12 14 8 14 8 12 6 12

1½ 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 CONNECT-

ING TO ELECTRICAL POWER CAN

CAUSE SHOCK, BURNS, OR DEATH.

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.

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

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 WA-

TER 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 open-

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

Install pipe plug in top of tee using Teflon™ tape or

equivalent.

NOTICE: IF PUMP IS DRAINED OR SHUT OFF

DURING PRIMING PERIOD, CASING

MUST BE REFILLED BEFORE RESTART-

ING 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 ELEC-

TRICAL POWER BEFORE ATTEMPT-

ING 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™ 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 manu-

al.

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