Water Ace R200A Manual De Instalación página 3

Choosing my well pump
Submersible well pumps are designed for use in home water
systems and farm applications.
• 1/2 HP, 3/4 HP, 1 HP, and 1-1/2 HP models.
• 2-Wire and 3-Wire models.
• 4" wells, 1-1/4" discharge.
• Special orders available.
What is the difference between
2-wire and 3-wire pumps?
There is little difference in the operation of 2-wire or
3-wire pumps. It is simply a matter of personal preference,
and a slight difference in electrical connections. The
pumps are classified simply by the number of wires
connected to the pump motor, 2 wires (plus ground) or
3 wires (plus ground). A 3-wire pump requires a control
box; a 2-wire pump does not require a control box.
A 3-wire pump start capacitor is located in a separate control
box above ground, thus the need for an additional wire. Please
note that the control box must be compatible with the pump.
What materials will I need for
installation?
Electrical cable (see size chart), insulation splice kit, ground
wire, flexible plastic pipe (we recommend 1-1/4" diameter
schedule 40 pipe to 60 ft. depth or schedule 80 pipe to 200
ft. depth) hose clamps and pipe fittings, and a check valve for
1-1/4" diameter pipe. Please note: For a 12 gallon per minute
or less, one inch diameter pipe may be used. Also well seal
or pitless adapter with galvanized riser pipe. Pressure switch,
pressure gauge, voltage surge protector, centering guides (one
for every 20 feet of pipe), and a torque arrestor.
What tools will I need for
installation?
You will need a hacksaw, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, 2 pipe
wrenches, adjustable wrench (medium - large), wire cutters,
wire strippers, an ohmmeter, propane torch, plastic tape and
a knife or round file for smoothing inside of plastic pipe
connections. You may also need a cord or fishing line, small
weight, tripod, pipe clamps and a pulley system for pulling and
lowering the pump and piping units into place.
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What size pump do I need?
Proper pump selection and sizing depends on two factors.
1. WATER REQUIREMENTS
Pump capacity in GPM should equal the total number of
water fixtures in the home. If you have 4 fixtures in the
bathroom, 4 fixtures in the kitchen, and 2 outside fixtures,
your total fixture count is 10; therefore, your water
requirement is 10 gallons per minute.
2. WATER AVAILABILITY
A pressure tank is required to store water for daily use
without requiring the pump to run for each use.
Generally the more horsepower, the greater the pumping
capacity. However, consumers who over-buy thinking bigger
is better, often create an even greater problem of rapid
cycling, meaning the pump turns on and off too often,
which can lead to motor burnout. Refer to the performance
table on page 4 to determine which pump best fits your
needs. The performance table illustrates each model's
pumping capacity in gallons per minute (GPM) as compared
to various depths measured in feet.
What size wire will I need?
2 WIRE
MODEL
or
NUMBER HP
3
WIRE
R200A 1/2 2
R201A 1/2 2
R300A
1/2 3
R3065A
R202A 3/4 2
R301A
R3067A 3/4 3
R3207A
R203A 1 2
R302A
1 3
R3183A
R30610A
R214A
1-1/2 2
R2254A
R2354A
R314A
R3184A
1-1/2 3
R3254A
R3354A
R32551A
3
2
R33551A
3
MAX. CABLE
LENGTH
MAX.
USING AWG
CABLE
VOLTAGE AMPS
14
12
115 11.9 100' 160'
230 5.9
400' 650'
230 5.9
230 8.0
300' 480'
230 8.0
230 9.6
250' 400'
230 9.6
230 13.1
310'
190'
230 11.6
230 13.2 150' 250'
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10
250'
1020'
760'
630'
480'
390'