Performance characteristics, Troubleshooting guide – Star Water Systems S1503 User Manual

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Performance Characteristics

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

A PUMP WILL NOT START

OR RUN

Inadequate incoming water pres-

sure.

Check incoming water line for closed valve, low water

pressure or clogged filter/strainer.

Excessive water pressure.

Install regulator and reduce pressure below 100 PSI

with valve closed.

Debris around Intake.

Clear debris from pit and foot valve strainer.

Float hung up on pit or primary

pump

Move pumps so that the floats move freely and do not

contact pit, piping or each other.

B PUMP STARTS TOO

SOON

Float "ON" point is adjusted too

low.

Refer to STEP 2.

C PUMP WILL NOT SHUT

OFF

Float is obstructed.

Inspect float operation and correct problem.

Float "OFF" point is too low.

Refer to STEP 2.

Foot Valve above water level.

Adjust Float - Refer to STEP 2.

Internal valve diaphragm vent

hole is plugged with debris.

Turn off water supply to pump and back on repeatedly

to dislodge debris. If this process does not remedy

the problem, service pump to clear debris or replace

valve assembly.

D

PUMP OPERATES BUT

DELIVERS LITTLE OR NO

WATER

Debris around Intake.

Clear debris from pit and foot valve strainer.

Inadequate incoming water pres-

sure.

Check incoming water line for closed valve or low

water pressure.

Blockage in discharge pipe.

Remove pipe and flush out debris.

Foot Valve above water level.

Adjust Float - Refer to STEP 2.

Vertical lift too high.

Change discharge piping or contact technical service.

Troubleshooting Guide

TOT

AL

DYNAMIC HEAD

FLOW PER MINUTE

15

LITERS 0

GALLONS

20

40

5

10

0

2

5

25

80

60

20

PUMP PERFORMANCE

CURVE

MODEL S1503

FEET

METERS

4

10

15

6

45

30

25

20

40

35

8

10

12

14

20 PSI

40 PSI

60 PSI

80 PSI

IL1080

Pump capacity varies due to: Inlet Water Pressure, Working Water
Pressure, Discharge Elevation, Number of Pipe Fittings, Inlet and
Outlet Pipe Size, Fluid Viscosity, Degree of Water Clarity, Water
Temperature. The flow rates in the chart are approximate values.

NOTE: Some districts may require a reduced pressure principle
backflow preventer per ASSE Standards 1013. Check Local Codes.

Model S1503

Total Dynamic Head/Flow per

Minute

Dewatering Only

UPC #

Feet

20 PSI

40 PSI

60 PSI

80 PSI

054757076658

5

7.7

12.7

19.0

20.0

10

3.4

12.7

19.0

20.0

15

-

7.4

15.0

20.0

20

-

2.0

11.1

20.0

25

-

-

7.1

15.3

30

-

-

3.2

10.9

35

-

-

-

6.4

40

-

-

-

1.8

Shut-off Head:

14.0 ft.

22.0 ft.

34.0 ft.

42.0 ft.

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