Star Water Systems Star 4in Sub Instr2&3-wire - Manual (Page 3)

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PREPARATION
SUBMERSIBLE CABLE AND GROUND WIRE
SELECTION
WARNING: Turn off power at the electrical
service box before starting installation.
Finding the Depth of Your Well:
1. Tie a small, heavy weight to the end of a cord
(make sure the cord is at least 350 ft. long).
Lower this weight into the well until it reaches
the bottom. Take up any slack and mark the string
at ground level. Pull the string from the well and
measure from the weight to your mark. This is the
depth of your well. Subtract 10 ft. from your well
depth. See Performance chart on page 5 to be sure
pump is rated for this depth. (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Schedule 80 PVC pipe (sold separately) is recommended. If you use black poly pipe (sold separately),
the pipe must be rated for 160 PSI and be no longer than 200 ft.
NOTE: The pump must be assembled with piping on the ground before lowering into the well. Lay out all
necessary materials near the well.
NOTE: All threaded joints and connections should have thread tape (not included) applied, tightened
securely with a pipe wrench (not included) and then tightened an additional 1/4 turn.
Drawdown
Water Level
10 Ft. Min.
20 Ft.
Top of Well Screen
Bottom of Well
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2. Drawdown is the lowest water level in the well
after the pump is turned on. If you know the
drawdown, the pump can be set 20 feet below
this level. However, the bottom of the motor
should be at least 10 feet from the top of the well
screen. (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: If your pump depth is 200 ft.
or more, you may want to consider contacting
a professional well pump installer. Piping
filled with water, along with the weight of
the pump, will be very heavy. Be sure to have
assistance during pump installation.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow step 1a and 1b below for Schedule 80 pipe
or step 2a and 2b for black poly pipe.
Schedule 80 pipe (recommended)
1a. Apply thread tape and then thread the pipe
directly into the pump discharge and tighten.
For 1 in. pipe, you will also need a 1-1/4 in. x 1
in. reducer bushing, not shown. (Fig. 1a)
Schedule
80 Pipe
Submersible
Pump
Torque
Arrestor
1a
1b
Black poly pipe
2a. Apply thread tape and thread a 1-1/4 in. male
barbed adaptor into the top of the pump and
tighten. If using 1 in. black poly pipe, install
a 1-1/4 in. x 1 in. reducer bushing as shown.
(Fig. 2a)
IL1171
1-1/4 in.
male
barbed
adapter
1-1/4 in x
1 in.
reducer
bushing
2a
1b. Slide the two hose clamps packaged with the
torque arrestor over the end of a short piece of
Schedule 80 pipe (approximately 4 ft. long).
The pump will be easier to handle if a short
piece is installed first. Continue to Step 3.
(Fig. 1b)
IL1172
2b
2b. Clamp pipe onto barbed end of male adaptor
with two hose clamps. (Fig. 2b)