Select from the four 20 cables that came with your Solar Package the two cables with ring terminals on one end and MC4 (Solar) connectors on the other end. 128 degrees F, LBLD mechanism with stainless steel drive cover and electrical components cabinet, 3/4 x 36 stainless steel pump rod and 3/4 x 13 stainless steel pump rod extension, (3) 15amp ATO/ATC prong style fuses (spares), (4) 1/4-20 x 7/8 SS SHCS fasteners for mounting the LBLD to the pump hea, #6 gauge jumper cable for connecting two batteries, (4) Allen wrenches: 9/64, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, A small crescent wrench. The gear motor assembly is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Using your two 12 volt batteries we now need make a series connection of the two batteries to take them from being two 12 volt batteries to one 24 volt bank. You will have raised the pump rod about four and a half to five inches insuring that at the bottom of the pump stroke the piston will not hit the bottom of the cylinder and the extension joint is always clear of the pump head seals. While holding the pump head by the riser tube, seat the safety tool securely on the split flange. endobj
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Brace with gravel/rocks as necessary to hold the pole. As long as the Motorized System with the LBLD is pumping correctly and not causing the motor to overload, no maintenance is required for the LBLD motor component. Continue with the next two pages of instructions to replace the current 24 rod with the new 36 rod. The motor load must not be exceeded, and all instructions must be adhered to. Loosen or remove the two 5/16 Allen bolts on the yoke and using a large flat blade screw driver gently spread the opening in the yoke to clear the pump rod. (Sakrete is convenient for this job.). endstream endobj 646 0 obj <. The opposite ends of these two cables plug into the male and female connectors on the bottom of the control box designated battery positive and negative. We use cookies to try and give you a better experience in Freshdesk Support Desk. 2 0 obj DO NOT ATTACH THE SAFETY COVER AT THIS TIME. You are ready to go. The battery enclosure should be high enough off the ground to avoid rain runoff and snow accumulation. Note that all of these are those that must be replaced on any Simple Pump system, no matter what configuration driven by hand or motor. 24VDC can be obtained from the terminal block by placing the positive lead to the device on position #1 and the negative lead from the device on position #3 or #4 (with #1 being the furthest terminal position to the left and #4 being the furthest terminal position to the right as you face the terminal block with the door open). This procedure will be reversed. The pumps seals must be replaced periodically typically every 3 to 7 years. endstream Turn on the power. If the temperature at the planned site regularly peaks above 100 degrees F, we recommend operation of the motor in shade. Lead acid will be the least expensive.
A second set of hands would be helpful at this point to help take some of the weight and to guide the control box into position. At this voltage even the best deep cycle batteries available would be at 75% discharge and would need to be fully charged before doing any work. No. 
If it is not clear from reading Section 2 how to reverse the procedure, please contact us for assistance. Reinstall the pump head and riser tube. (It can be more frequent for industrial applications, or any application pumping water with a significantly non-neutral pH, or high particulate levels.) Transfer pumps include an integrated pressure switch. If the mechanism experiences a problem, the motor protection internal to the charge controller will trip. of lifting effort for each 100 feet of staticwater level depth. The positive cables from each panel will plug into the two terminal side of the appropriate connector and leave the Y connector on a single cable, (provided) which will then plug into the control box at the PV positive connector. Add at least one full bag of concrete to the hole. continuous, Output Torque Maximum: 400 in/lbs. Adapt as needed.). y=)p&[qkx at} ,L 9j
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Dankoff, Surflo and Jabsco. Note that 50psi relates to approximately110 feet of head.) In that case, you will reverse the earlier procedure to remove the motor unit. You may have chosen a different pole or roof mounting system. Disconnect the 3/4 stainless rod from the topmost sucker rod. BE CAREFUL! There is no requirement to oil any of the LDBD system components. Yes Finally, tighten the pinch bolt (on right) and then the three mounting bolts. endobj
Screw the four mounting bolts (1/4-203/4 SS SHCS) through the holes just aligned, fastening the mounting plate to the pump head. Your units instructions take precedence. The linear bearing link drive translates the rotary action of the Simple Pump 24 volt DC gear motor to move the pump rod up and down on a precision ground and polished stainless shaft guided by two linear TEFLON bearing carriers. Photo is one example, only. Both of these issues can be dealt with by using a mini-pressure tank(or some other form of hydraulic shock absorber)very close to the motor, and then pumping out to the main pressure tank. B^ t\I Z%f-FbfbfffKB3X,U+OOO??N7#2#3nH Notice that one of the ring terminals is larger in diameter than the other, 3/8 and 5/16. The solar-powered Simple Pump is an integrated, standardized system that will provide water at the surface. NOTE: A low-voltage disconnect feature to protect the motor is built in the the Morningstar controller. 3 0 obj
It is equally important for the pump head seals that only the smooth continuous rod pass by the seals on each stroke. + c,"4cPI@50_AtJL0@2GYhB)qcPFkAsM[::[Wt^ gUewp%m|4_i(hg]o8r\$$a@ ,+,$A&Of60M|suJ?)gaYU^\e$1yF(T3zWcZYmUuWAr. PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION. If you hate cookies, or are just on a diet, you can disable them altogether too. \@_Ia0` 1XDsv*&^a8%$ %?CE $e { h&i RFD%mGxJXiJLvr+~PIwpvpibu(I)ELh">Oi)~odin[1vNMa +}>c\eZF0k;:8:].sE9Jz6:0#S.= Z+i">5K+!457?kj.Z"i~ 6[55@Sc 38?ehJX9(GVh$1$Z0V{f6:?j\^[F 5e\A>b> During the break-in period, pump from the nozzle or unrestricted through a hose. $.' There are no connections to be made inside the control box, they have all been made for you at Simple Pump. Lift the rod up exposing the joint. The modules are grounded in the J-box by means of a green bonding wire that attaches to the aluminum frame, which is then bolted to the aluminum bracket, that is bolted to the steel pipe, which is sunk in the ground. (If the system takes a direct lightning strike nothing will save it.). When you lower the LBLD onto the stainless rod, be sure that the four mounting holes below the lower linear bearing are aligned with the four mounting holes on the pump head, that held the lever arm mechanism in place. You have two remaining two 20 cables, starting at the Solar panel J-box and extending out of it. Please ask us if you want to consider this possibility. When you are ready to use the water, be sure to use a drinking-water quality hose, or piping. Now connect these two cables at the two remaining male, female connectors on the bottom of the control box marked Panel positive and negative. TRANSFER PUMP: Pumps designed specifically for this job are available from a number of vendors, e.g. The 24 rod will be installed and the pump head put back. nZUQIgo J-JW&V0hf0Y1`_m69i]flyckJ]4^%NS` |bS%_2BC?fBI:(e0@Q^ABt0uj[zs. Center the stainless steel mounting bracket (.120 thick x 1.000 x 5.875 with two .530 holes and two .400 holes) in the 28.50 width of the battery box two inches down from the top edge of the box. $oE ]mML~c 1Km{[[SGPVp0 w25t3t1%aabbbcdfgdccb/*$
How freely it moves is an indication of what the motor is working against. SPECIAL NOTE: FOR TWO PANELS ONLYTwo MC-4 Y junction connectors are provided:(1) PV-AZB4 is a female to double male. Everything else in the system is in an, above ground, configuration, i.e. % You are now ready for motor installation. Lift up the 3/4 diameter SS pump rod 2 inchesto make sure that the piston is not sitting on the ball at the bottom of the pump cylinder. You are ready to pump water again. endobj Stabilize and affix the battery box to the pole using the U-Bolt as shown in the photo below. Also, there is no need to lubricate any component or surface on the motor itself. If the flow rate of your pump starts to fall, replacing the seals may well be the solution.
<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endstream endobj startxref <>>> Rest the battery box on the bottom cross-bracket. If you have a 4 galvanized mounting pole (double module)mark the two .530 holes and drill with a 1/2 bit. The Solar Panel has been mounted on the bracket and set to the desired sun angle as per bracket instructions. Modified on: Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 4:13 PM, (The following instructions are very detailed, and should tell you everything you need to know.If you have questions, please phone 775-265-1220.). Then proceed to Section 3: Installation. PUMPING INTO PRESSURE: Pumping into pressure is possible, as long as static level plus any vertical rise plus pumping into pressure is within our maximum total head (225 for the 100CA pump cylinder or 175 for the 125CA. Configuring like this raises the overall reliability of the system. Click here to view additional details on the Simple Pump Solar Well Pump Kits. Use the 3/16 Allen key to loosen the pinch bolt and the 3 mounting bolts on the split flange enough to pull the pump head (including riser tube) up out of the well. :DO{aN~cZV.hY Z dz6)&T(J\6 /zS zp[h%hTyd]vP#.q When moving parts are at work, precision parts move more easily and this means less wear, and a longer service life for the equipment. Lift the pump rod so that the rod extension joint clears the top of the lower guide bearing one inch and tighten the two 5/16 bolts on the yoke. <> Using the 3/16 Allen wrench, remove each of the four fasteners holding the lever arm mechanism to the pump head. A few general tips that may be useful are: We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that a mounting pole extend a full 3 below ground level. Just like the Simple Pump itself, your gear motor assembly and control box have been built giving great care to precision. Your final step will be to tighten the pinch bolt and then the three mounting bolts. However, do not under any circumstances apply oil to the linear bearings, or the 3/4x36 stainless steel rod that moves within those two linear bearings. 5 0 obj %%EOF Do not remove the stainless steel nipple (i.e. If the effortis any more than this,remove the pump head and try again to determine if theproblem is in the head. A possible reason for difficult movement is pump binding.one of the u-cup seals may not be seated in the machined groove. Optionally, if you have the cover off, you can apply a bit of lubricating oil on the two points where ball bearings in the drive move during operation. It should requireabout 40 lbs. Be sure that the main switch on the outside of the control box is in the off position! Once the timer has been programmed, it will start and stop the pump at the selected times or you can manually start and stop using the switch on the timer. The 5/16 ring terminal attaches to the empty negative post of the first battery, and the 3/8 ring terminal to the empty positive post of the second battery. Secure it firmly on the stainless nipple. Information about the periodic replacement of seals can be found in the INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE manual for the hand-operated system. Using the male and female connectors as your guide, push the cable extensions onto the J-box power leads. The transfer pump is powered from the Simple Pump unit. When you see where the bottom of the riser tube is, lower again so that 6 inches are below the split flange. Read Section 2. E1 fFNydf&{#+d>$/3 EY@/ Lift the riser tube (and pump head), and then remove the safety tool. Now is the time where a second set of hands might be helpful to deal with the added weight of the control box and to assure easier alignment of the lower linear bearing, yoke, and upper linear bearing as you slide them down onto the 3/4 rod extension. stream Lower the Linear Bearing Link Drive Mechanism (LBLD) so that the stainless rod is inserted through three openings. There is 1/4 of space between the bearing housing and the top of the rod gland when the holes are aligned. not a chassis ground. 0 Thank you for purchasing the integrated Simple Pump Solar-Ready Motor. @ 45.9RPM @ 16.63 amps, Typical temperature of casing, operating in 72 degrees F ambient. stream
Four guide wires or ropes at 90 degrees can help hold the pole vertical while the concrete dries. <> Using a piece of leather or a thick rag and vise grips, hold on to the 24 section and remove the 13 section. Starting with a fully-functional lever-arm pump, what follows are the step-by-step installation instructions to remove the handle assembly and install the motor. It is critical that, in high wind conditions, the PV cannot spin around or move and break the electrical connections to the control box. If the batteries fail or melt down the MorningStar will isolate them from the system with its built in circuit protections. Keep in mind the power leads provided are 20 in length. Place stabilizing material such as course gravel or small rocks around the pole, to a depth of 1.5. If the pump rod drops into the pump head the only way to retrieve it will be to remove the pump head and riser tube. This ends the preparation of an existing hand pump. (Custom lengths are also available.). Now loosen the four Allen bolts at the upper and lower guide bearings so that the bearings can be moved with little effort by hand. If you are installing your Simple Pump now, you will start HERE. Well also assume you agree to the way we use cookies and are ok with it as described in our Privacy Policy, unless you choose to disable them altogether through your browser. Once the solar panel was connected the batteries began to charge; by following the instructions in your Operators Manual you can now set the battery type and monitor the charge cycle by viewing the digital readout on the meter and the charge status LEDs. Next, have a helper hold the riser tube. 1 0 obj We recommend a break-in period of six hours. Refer to the charge controller operations manual for additional trouble-shooting tips. A 15 amp fuse is present and is intended to protect the control circuits only. After loosening the pinch bolt and the 3 mounting bolts on the split flange, pull the pump head up out of the well, enough to expose the bell end of the top PVC drop pipe and a couple of inches below that. xOk@}9v b;qSjHjB[JoRu\;JZvc!h:;=xd!a0`*h>SdA Then proceed here to the section on electrical connections. J*jZ6vN.nQ1q I)iU5u Z&fV.n^!a">%~N/(,*.)RS[W?08495=3;7pxv~qyu}s{wK. They may or may not apply precisely to the mounting hardware you have purchased. " #/_ :P $@! K? P0p/ @HH(Hhh( A,dKG.[y)k\< If you are using a transfer motor to take water from an ambient tank to a pressure tank, you can power that motor from the Simple Pump system. The direction you turn is the opposite of normal turn clockwise to remove, rather than the normal counterclockwise. You want to get the positive terminal of one battery as close as possible to the negative terminal of the second battery. Attach it, now, to the top of the current 24 rod. It is extremely important to replace the fuse with only a 15 amp ATO/ATC automotive style fuse. 4 0 obj
Using the 9/64 Allen wrench, remove the six screws that attach the cover. Then using a 5/16 Allen wrench, tighten the two stainless steel socket head cap screws on the yoke. The 4-gang terminal block offers access to 24VDC power for accessories such as a transfer pump, light or other appropriate device that does not exceed the available amperage. %PDF-1.5 % non-pressurized) storage tank. To prevent damage to the pump cylinder, pump head seals, and insure proper operation we must now raise the pump rod lifting the piston off the bottom and bringing the joint where the rod extension meets the main pump rod clear of the pump seals. Align the holes for the four mounting bolts with the four holes on the flat rear of the pump head. TANKS: See the range of Bushman drinking water storage tanks, on the bottom of this page:http://www.loomistank.com/bushman-tanks.shtml. (The rod gland is the topmost exposed component on the pump head.). Then, if you want to charge a pressure tank, a small transfer pump can move the water from the ambient tank to the pressure tank. hb```a``:A2@1Ad bvJ+pnyCEGGxGG&:xiq A0C,-lxoH9^lu-00;1d7 @\ f:&H31 e( i2 Lift the stainless rod up and down, by hand. This system places the battery box in the shade of the solar panel, as shown to the right. endobj ",#(7),01444'9=82. If you have a 3 galvanized mounting pole (single module).mark the two .400 holes and drill with a 3/8 bit. This positions the motor drive at the very bottom of the pump stroke. The motor normally operates in the range of 100-150 F depending on workload and ambient temperature. In the previous section, you prepared (if applicable) an already installed hand pump for installation of the solar motor unit. The pump piston is now resting on the stainless ball on the bottom of the pump cylinder. As long as the gear motor system is pumping correctly and not causing the motor to overload, no maintenance is required. The batteries need to be kept clean and dry at all times, out of the rain, snow, ice, and direct sunlight, to increase longevity. READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. If the pump does not run at this time you will need to set the time and day in the timer, program start and stop times, or use the manual override as per instructions. We will come back to this at start up.
This leaves the two negative cables coming off of the panels which will plug into the other Y connector and then on to the control box on a single cable to be plugged into the PV negative connector. At this point your batteries are charging and the system installation completed. This prevents operation of the motor when voltage is below 23.8 volts. %PDF-1.5 Then depending on the option you have, you will: Remove the 13 rod extension to leave the 24 ready for hand operation. Or replace the 36 rod with the 24 rod.
Now you can slide the control box into its final position. For example, if cut off by snow for a week and the motor fuse blows. 705 0 obj <>stream 670 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[645 61]/Info 644 0 R/Length 114/Prev 928922/Root 646 0 R/Size 706/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream The panel bracket has been secured to the pole. the short steel tube connecting the pump head to the top drop pipe). The handle screws on to the pump rod in the OPPOSITE direction to regular screws and bolts you turn counter-clockwise to tighten. With the motor unit removed from the pump head, all you have left to do is to separate the 13 extension from the 24 extension and reinstall the handle assembly. <> There are two issues that would need to be dealt with with increasing distance between the motor and the pressure tank voltage drop between the motor and the pressure switch and the resonant back-pressure wave that can arise. The steel pole you purchased should be more than strong enough to hold the panel(s), provided it is installed properly. If you did not already, lower the riser tube so that at least 6 inches of riser tube are below the split flange on the cap. Lower the control box over the pump rod passing the pump rod thru the lower guide bearing first, the yoke and then the upper guide bearing aligning the pump head with the four mounting holes on the adaptor plate and secure. Help us improve this article with your feedback. AGM will cost triple but will last longer. http://www.loomistank.com/bushman-tanks.shtml, Output Torque (24VDC): 195 in/lbs. NOTE: Since needs for tank volume and pumping capacity will vary greatly, we do not provide the ambient tank or transfer motor. (less than 1 mouth), Portable drill with 3/8 bit and 1/2 bit. If the charge controller shuts down in an over-load situation for any reason turn the rocker switch off before removing the drive system cover. Choose a location as close to the well as possible and practical, in order to eliminate any voltage drop between components (i.e loss of available power). There are rare but possible circumstances where someone might want to change back to hand operation. The motor is a 24-volt DC unit that delivers the most amount of torque available in this size motor. Make your hole 3 feet deep, with post hole digger or by hand. With a level, check the pole is vertical. Just note that the Freshdesk Support Desk service is pretty big on some cookies (we love the choco-chip ones), and some portions of Freshdesk Support Desk may not work properly if you disable cookies. With the batteries fully charged, you can now turn on the system by putting the rocker switch on the outside of the control box in the on position. At this point you are ready to mount your solar array. OB Now, from either the 13 or 36 section just above Screw the handle back onto the pump rod and the handle bracket to the pump head with the four stainless steel screws. (These are general example instructions only. ff/weM=L~c+go?dojl*N/,,MMf*FV.kjbcd=pKgES_OKx{'C,)BV_oDULM^R.$,,$oX11;.iq}@4~[ K/}BpvyQ-2x@ /Dp000ppHXHHXxDx$oH 9iXYX~1#! Install the 36 rod in its place. Using the #6 jumper (included), connect the positive post of the first battery to the negative post of the second battery, and tighten these connections. You will need two 12v batteries: group 27 or 31 Deep Cycle (from almost any auto parts store), and minimum 100 amp-hour rating. Also keep in mind that the solar panel will be facing south and we do not want it to be shaded by any other structures, plants, trees, or even the pump itself. The recommended configuration is to pump into the ambient (i.e. Position the Linear Bearing Link Drive Mechanism. At this point the negative terminal of the first battery and the positive terminal of the second battery are not being used. Then lower the riser tube so that at least 6 inches of riser tube are below the split flange on the cap. You can learn more about what kind of cookies we use, why, and how from our Privacy Policy. Sorry we couldn't be helpful. (1) PV-AZS4 is a male to double female. Did you find it helpful? Before you lower the control box onto the pump rod and pump head; first, rotate by hand the lever arm which is attached directly to the motor shaft so it is pointing directly at the ground and parallel to the pump rod. The switch turns the transfer pump on and off, according to a target pressure. So, please assemble with Finesse, NOT Force. This puts the connecting piece between the lever arm and the yoke also parallel to the pump rod and the yoke at 90 degrees to the pump rod. The pump head will be removed and the 36 rod detached. Remove the motormechanism and stroke the pump rod by hand. Proceed wiith instructions for that mounting system. Before operating the pump for the first time we want to make sure the battery bank is fully charged to 100% of its capacity. DO NOT LET GO OF THE PUMP ROD!
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JFIF C In order, these are: Orientation: The DC motor faces away from the pump nozzle. DC motors operating in ambient temperatures above 100 degrees F lose operating efficiency the hotter the ambient temperature, the less efficient. Brace with gravel/rocks as necessary to hold the pole. As long as the Motorized System with the LBLD is pumping correctly and not causing the motor to overload, no maintenance is required for the LBLD motor component. Continue with the next two pages of instructions to replace the current 24 rod with the new 36 rod. The motor load must not be exceeded, and all instructions must be adhered to. Loosen or remove the two 5/16 Allen bolts on the yoke and using a large flat blade screw driver gently spread the opening in the yoke to clear the pump rod. (Sakrete is convenient for this job.). endstream endobj 646 0 obj <. The opposite ends of these two cables plug into the male and female connectors on the bottom of the control box designated battery positive and negative. We use cookies to try and give you a better experience in Freshdesk Support Desk. 2 0 obj DO NOT ATTACH THE SAFETY COVER AT THIS TIME. You are ready to go. The battery enclosure should be high enough off the ground to avoid rain runoff and snow accumulation. Note that all of these are those that must be replaced on any Simple Pump system, no matter what configuration driven by hand or motor. 24VDC can be obtained from the terminal block by placing the positive lead to the device on position #1 and the negative lead from the device on position #3 or #4 (with #1 being the furthest terminal position to the left and #4 being the furthest terminal position to the right as you face the terminal block with the door open). This procedure will be reversed. The pumps seals must be replaced periodically typically every 3 to 7 years. endstream Turn on the power. If the temperature at the planned site regularly peaks above 100 degrees F, we recommend operation of the motor in shade. Lead acid will be the least expensive.
A second set of hands would be helpful at this point to help take some of the weight and to guide the control box into position. At this voltage even the best deep cycle batteries available would be at 75% discharge and would need to be fully charged before doing any work. No. If it is not clear from reading Section 2 how to reverse the procedure, please contact us for assistance. Reinstall the pump head and riser tube. (It can be more frequent for industrial applications, or any application pumping water with a significantly non-neutral pH, or high particulate levels.) Transfer pumps include an integrated pressure switch. If the mechanism experiences a problem, the motor protection internal to the charge controller will trip. of lifting effort for each 100 feet of staticwater level depth. The positive cables from each panel will plug into the two terminal side of the appropriate connector and leave the Y connector on a single cable, (provided) which will then plug into the control box at the PV positive connector. Add at least one full bag of concrete to the hole. continuous, Output Torque Maximum: 400 in/lbs. Adapt as needed.). y=)p&[qkx at} ,L 9j
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Dankoff, Surflo and Jabsco. Note that 50psi relates to approximately110 feet of head.) In that case, you will reverse the earlier procedure to remove the motor unit. You may have chosen a different pole or roof mounting system. Disconnect the 3/4 stainless rod from the topmost sucker rod. BE CAREFUL! There is no requirement to oil any of the LDBD system components. Yes Finally, tighten the pinch bolt (on right) and then the three mounting bolts. endobj
Screw the four mounting bolts (1/4-203/4 SS SHCS) through the holes just aligned, fastening the mounting plate to the pump head. Your units instructions take precedence. The linear bearing link drive translates the rotary action of the Simple Pump 24 volt DC gear motor to move the pump rod up and down on a precision ground and polished stainless shaft guided by two linear TEFLON bearing carriers. Photo is one example, only. Both of these issues can be dealt with by using a mini-pressure tank(or some other form of hydraulic shock absorber)very close to the motor, and then pumping out to the main pressure tank. B^ t\I Z%f-FbfbfffKB3X,U+OOO??N7#2#3nH Notice that one of the ring terminals is larger in diameter than the other, 3/8 and 5/16. The solar-powered Simple Pump is an integrated, standardized system that will provide water at the surface. NOTE: A low-voltage disconnect feature to protect the motor is built in the the Morningstar controller. 3 0 obj
It is equally important for the pump head seals that only the smooth continuous rod pass by the seals on each stroke. + c,"4cPI@50_AtJL0@2GYhB)qcPFkAsM[::[Wt^ gUewp%m|4_i(hg]o8r\$$a@ ,+,$A&Of60M|suJ?)gaYU^\e$1yF(T3zWcZYmUuWAr. PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION. If you hate cookies, or are just on a diet, you can disable them altogether too. \@_Ia0` 1XDsv*&^a8%$ %?CE $e { h&i RFD%mGxJXiJLvr+~PIwpvpibu(I)ELh">Oi)~odin[1vNMa +}>c\eZF0k;:8:].sE9Jz6:0#S.= Z+i">5K+!457?kj.Z"i~ 6[55@Sc 38?ehJX9(GVh$1$Z0V{f6:?j\^[F 5e\A>b> During the break-in period, pump from the nozzle or unrestricted through a hose. $.' There are no connections to be made inside the control box, they have all been made for you at Simple Pump. Lift the rod up exposing the joint. The modules are grounded in the J-box by means of a green bonding wire that attaches to the aluminum frame, which is then bolted to the aluminum bracket, that is bolted to the steel pipe, which is sunk in the ground. (If the system takes a direct lightning strike nothing will save it.). When you lower the LBLD onto the stainless rod, be sure that the four mounting holes below the lower linear bearing are aligned with the four mounting holes on the pump head, that held the lever arm mechanism in place. You have two remaining two 20 cables, starting at the Solar panel J-box and extending out of it. Please ask us if you want to consider this possibility. When you are ready to use the water, be sure to use a drinking-water quality hose, or piping. Now connect these two cables at the two remaining male, female connectors on the bottom of the control box marked Panel positive and negative. TRANSFER PUMP: Pumps designed specifically for this job are available from a number of vendors, e.g. The 24 rod will be installed and the pump head put back. nZUQIgo J-JW&V0hf0Y1`_m69i]flyckJ]4^%NS` |bS%_2BC?fBI:(e0@Q^ABt0uj[zs. Center the stainless steel mounting bracket (.120 thick x 1.000 x 5.875 with two .530 holes and two .400 holes) in the 28.50 width of the battery box two inches down from the top edge of the box. $oE ]mML~c 1Km{[[SGPVp0 w25t3t1%aabbbcdfgdccb/*$
How freely it moves is an indication of what the motor is working against. SPECIAL NOTE: FOR TWO PANELS ONLYTwo MC-4 Y junction connectors are provided:(1) PV-AZB4 is a female to double male. Everything else in the system is in an, above ground, configuration, i.e. % You are now ready for motor installation. Lift up the 3/4 diameter SS pump rod 2 inchesto make sure that the piston is not sitting on the ball at the bottom of the pump cylinder. You are ready to pump water again. endobj Stabilize and affix the battery box to the pole using the U-Bolt as shown in the photo below. Also, there is no need to lubricate any component or surface on the motor itself. If the flow rate of your pump starts to fall, replacing the seals may well be the solution.
<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endstream endobj startxref <>>> Rest the battery box on the bottom cross-bracket. If you have a 4 galvanized mounting pole (double module)mark the two .530 holes and drill with a 1/2 bit. The Solar Panel has been mounted on the bracket and set to the desired sun angle as per bracket instructions. Modified on: Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 4:13 PM, (The following instructions are very detailed, and should tell you everything you need to know.If you have questions, please phone 775-265-1220.). Then proceed to Section 3: Installation. PUMPING INTO PRESSURE: Pumping into pressure is possible, as long as static level plus any vertical rise plus pumping into pressure is within our maximum total head (225 for the 100CA pump cylinder or 175 for the 125CA. Configuring like this raises the overall reliability of the system. Click here to view additional details on the Simple Pump Solar Well Pump Kits. Use the 3/16 Allen key to loosen the pinch bolt and the 3 mounting bolts on the split flange enough to pull the pump head (including riser tube) up out of the well. :DO{aN~cZV.hY Z dz6)&T(J\6 /zS zp[h%hTyd]vP#.q When moving parts are at work, precision parts move more easily and this means less wear, and a longer service life for the equipment. Lift the pump rod so that the rod extension joint clears the top of the lower guide bearing one inch and tighten the two 5/16 bolts on the yoke. <> Using the 3/16 Allen wrench, remove each of the four fasteners holding the lever arm mechanism to the pump head. A few general tips that may be useful are: We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that a mounting pole extend a full 3 below ground level. Just like the Simple Pump itself, your gear motor assembly and control box have been built giving great care to precision. Your final step will be to tighten the pinch bolt and then the three mounting bolts. However, do not under any circumstances apply oil to the linear bearings, or the 3/4x36 stainless steel rod that moves within those two linear bearings. 5 0 obj %%EOF Do not remove the stainless steel nipple (i.e. If the effortis any more than this,remove the pump head and try again to determine if theproblem is in the head. A possible reason for difficult movement is pump binding.one of the u-cup seals may not be seated in the machined groove. Optionally, if you have the cover off, you can apply a bit of lubricating oil on the two points where ball bearings in the drive move during operation. It should requireabout 40 lbs. Be sure that the main switch on the outside of the control box is in the off position! Once the timer has been programmed, it will start and stop the pump at the selected times or you can manually start and stop using the switch on the timer. The 5/16 ring terminal attaches to the empty negative post of the first battery, and the 3/8 ring terminal to the empty positive post of the second battery. Secure it firmly on the stainless nipple. Information about the periodic replacement of seals can be found in the INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE manual for the hand-operated system. Using the male and female connectors as your guide, push the cable extensions onto the J-box power leads. The transfer pump is powered from the Simple Pump unit. When you see where the bottom of the riser tube is, lower again so that 6 inches are below the split flange. Read Section 2. E1 fFNydf&{#+d>$/3 EY@/ Lift the riser tube (and pump head), and then remove the safety tool. Now is the time where a second set of hands might be helpful to deal with the added weight of the control box and to assure easier alignment of the lower linear bearing, yoke, and upper linear bearing as you slide them down onto the 3/4 rod extension. stream Lower the Linear Bearing Link Drive Mechanism (LBLD) so that the stainless rod is inserted through three openings. There is 1/4 of space between the bearing housing and the top of the rod gland when the holes are aligned. not a chassis ground. 0 Thank you for purchasing the integrated Simple Pump Solar-Ready Motor. @ 45.9RPM @ 16.63 amps, Typical temperature of casing, operating in 72 degrees F ambient. stream
Four guide wires or ropes at 90 degrees can help hold the pole vertical while the concrete dries. <> Using a piece of leather or a thick rag and vise grips, hold on to the 24 section and remove the 13 section. Starting with a fully-functional lever-arm pump, what follows are the step-by-step installation instructions to remove the handle assembly and install the motor. It is critical that, in high wind conditions, the PV cannot spin around or move and break the electrical connections to the control box. If the batteries fail or melt down the MorningStar will isolate them from the system with its built in circuit protections. Keep in mind the power leads provided are 20 in length. Place stabilizing material such as course gravel or small rocks around the pole, to a depth of 1.5. If the pump rod drops into the pump head the only way to retrieve it will be to remove the pump head and riser tube. This ends the preparation of an existing hand pump. (Custom lengths are also available.). Now loosen the four Allen bolts at the upper and lower guide bearings so that the bearings can be moved with little effort by hand. If you are installing your Simple Pump now, you will start HERE. Well also assume you agree to the way we use cookies and are ok with it as described in our Privacy Policy, unless you choose to disable them altogether through your browser. Once the solar panel was connected the batteries began to charge; by following the instructions in your Operators Manual you can now set the battery type and monitor the charge cycle by viewing the digital readout on the meter and the charge status LEDs. Next, have a helper hold the riser tube. 1 0 obj We recommend a break-in period of six hours. Refer to the charge controller operations manual for additional trouble-shooting tips. A 15 amp fuse is present and is intended to protect the control circuits only. After loosening the pinch bolt and the 3 mounting bolts on the split flange, pull the pump head up out of the well, enough to expose the bell end of the top PVC drop pipe and a couple of inches below that. xOk@}9v b;qSjHjB[JoRu\;JZvc!h:;=xd!a0`*h>SdA Then proceed here to the section on electrical connections. J*jZ6vN.nQ1q I)iU5u Z&fV.n^!a">%~N/(,*.)RS[W?08495=3;7pxv~qyu}s{wK. They may or may not apply precisely to the mounting hardware you have purchased. " #/_ :P $@! K? P0p/ @HH(Hhh( A,dKG.[y)k\< If you are using a transfer motor to take water from an ambient tank to a pressure tank, you can power that motor from the Simple Pump system. The direction you turn is the opposite of normal turn clockwise to remove, rather than the normal counterclockwise. You want to get the positive terminal of one battery as close as possible to the negative terminal of the second battery. Attach it, now, to the top of the current 24 rod. It is extremely important to replace the fuse with only a 15 amp ATO/ATC automotive style fuse. 4 0 obj
Using the 9/64 Allen wrench, remove the six screws that attach the cover. Then using a 5/16 Allen wrench, tighten the two stainless steel socket head cap screws on the yoke. The 4-gang terminal block offers access to 24VDC power for accessories such as a transfer pump, light or other appropriate device that does not exceed the available amperage. %PDF-1.5 % non-pressurized) storage tank. To prevent damage to the pump cylinder, pump head seals, and insure proper operation we must now raise the pump rod lifting the piston off the bottom and bringing the joint where the rod extension meets the main pump rod clear of the pump seals. Align the holes for the four mounting bolts with the four holes on the flat rear of the pump head. TANKS: See the range of Bushman drinking water storage tanks, on the bottom of this page:http://www.loomistank.com/bushman-tanks.shtml. (The rod gland is the topmost exposed component on the pump head.). Then, if you want to charge a pressure tank, a small transfer pump can move the water from the ambient tank to the pressure tank. hb```a``:A2@1Ad bvJ+pnyCEGGxGG&:xiq A0C,-lxoH9^lu-00;1d7 @\ f:&H31 e( i2 Lift the stainless rod up and down, by hand. This system places the battery box in the shade of the solar panel, as shown to the right. endobj ",#(7),01444'9=82. If you have a 3 galvanized mounting pole (single module).mark the two .400 holes and drill with a 3/8 bit. This positions the motor drive at the very bottom of the pump stroke. The motor normally operates in the range of 100-150 F depending on workload and ambient temperature. In the previous section, you prepared (if applicable) an already installed hand pump for installation of the solar motor unit. The pump piston is now resting on the stainless ball on the bottom of the pump cylinder. As long as the gear motor system is pumping correctly and not causing the motor to overload, no maintenance is required. The batteries need to be kept clean and dry at all times, out of the rain, snow, ice, and direct sunlight, to increase longevity. READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. If the pump does not run at this time you will need to set the time and day in the timer, program start and stop times, or use the manual override as per instructions. We will come back to this at start up.
This leaves the two negative cables coming off of the panels which will plug into the other Y connector and then on to the control box on a single cable to be plugged into the PV negative connector. At this point your batteries are charging and the system installation completed. This prevents operation of the motor when voltage is below 23.8 volts. %PDF-1.5 Then depending on the option you have, you will: Remove the 13 rod extension to leave the 24 ready for hand operation. Or replace the 36 rod with the 24 rod.
Now you can slide the control box into its final position. For example, if cut off by snow for a week and the motor fuse blows. 705 0 obj <>stream 670 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[645 61]/Info 644 0 R/Length 114/Prev 928922/Root 646 0 R/Size 706/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream The panel bracket has been secured to the pole. the short steel tube connecting the pump head to the top drop pipe). The handle screws on to the pump rod in the OPPOSITE direction to regular screws and bolts you turn counter-clockwise to tighten. With the motor unit removed from the pump head, all you have left to do is to separate the 13 extension from the 24 extension and reinstall the handle assembly. <> There are two issues that would need to be dealt with with increasing distance between the motor and the pressure tank voltage drop between the motor and the pressure switch and the resonant back-pressure wave that can arise. The steel pole you purchased should be more than strong enough to hold the panel(s), provided it is installed properly. If you did not already, lower the riser tube so that at least 6 inches of riser tube are below the split flange on the cap. Lower the control box over the pump rod passing the pump rod thru the lower guide bearing first, the yoke and then the upper guide bearing aligning the pump head with the four mounting holes on the adaptor plate and secure. Help us improve this article with your feedback. AGM will cost triple but will last longer. http://www.loomistank.com/bushman-tanks.shtml, Output Torque (24VDC): 195 in/lbs. NOTE: Since needs for tank volume and pumping capacity will vary greatly, we do not provide the ambient tank or transfer motor. (less than 1 mouth), Portable drill with 3/8 bit and 1/2 bit. If the charge controller shuts down in an over-load situation for any reason turn the rocker switch off before removing the drive system cover. Choose a location as close to the well as possible and practical, in order to eliminate any voltage drop between components (i.e loss of available power). There are rare but possible circumstances where someone might want to change back to hand operation. The motor is a 24-volt DC unit that delivers the most amount of torque available in this size motor. Make your hole 3 feet deep, with post hole digger or by hand. With a level, check the pole is vertical. Just note that the Freshdesk Support Desk service is pretty big on some cookies (we love the choco-chip ones), and some portions of Freshdesk Support Desk may not work properly if you disable cookies. With the batteries fully charged, you can now turn on the system by putting the rocker switch on the outside of the control box in the on position. At this point you are ready to mount your solar array. OB Now, from either the 13 or 36 section just above Screw the handle back onto the pump rod and the handle bracket to the pump head with the four stainless steel screws. (These are general example instructions only. ff/weM=L~c+go?dojl*N/,,MMf*FV.kjbcd=pKgES_OKx{'C,)BV_oDULM^R.$,,$oX11;.iq}@4~[ K/}BpvyQ-2x@ /Dp000ppHXHHXxDx$oH 9iXYX~1#! Install the 36 rod in its place. Using the #6 jumper (included), connect the positive post of the first battery to the negative post of the second battery, and tighten these connections. You will need two 12v batteries: group 27 or 31 Deep Cycle (from almost any auto parts store), and minimum 100 amp-hour rating. Also keep in mind that the solar panel will be facing south and we do not want it to be shaded by any other structures, plants, trees, or even the pump itself. The recommended configuration is to pump into the ambient (i.e. Position the Linear Bearing Link Drive Mechanism. At this point the negative terminal of the first battery and the positive terminal of the second battery are not being used. Then lower the riser tube so that at least 6 inches of riser tube are below the split flange on the cap. You can learn more about what kind of cookies we use, why, and how from our Privacy Policy. Sorry we couldn't be helpful. (1) PV-AZS4 is a male to double female. Did you find it helpful? Before you lower the control box onto the pump rod and pump head; first, rotate by hand the lever arm which is attached directly to the motor shaft so it is pointing directly at the ground and parallel to the pump rod. The switch turns the transfer pump on and off, according to a target pressure. So, please assemble with Finesse, NOT Force. This puts the connecting piece between the lever arm and the yoke also parallel to the pump rod and the yoke at 90 degrees to the pump rod. The pump head will be removed and the 36 rod detached. Remove the motormechanism and stroke the pump rod by hand. Proceed wiith instructions for that mounting system. Before operating the pump for the first time we want to make sure the battery bank is fully charged to 100% of its capacity. DO NOT LET GO OF THE PUMP ROD!