K2 Pumps WPS05002K Notice D'utilisation page 24

DETERMINE THE DEPTH OF YOUR WELL
Tie a small but heavy weight such as a fishing weight to the end of a piece of cotton string. Lower the weight into the
well until it reaches the bottom of the well. Make a mark on the string at ground level. Pull the weight out of the well
and measure from the bottom of the weight to the ground level mark. This is the depth of your well. Subtract 5 ft. from
the depth of your well. If this number is less than 25 ft., shallow well installation should be taken. If this number is more
than 25 ft. and less than 70 ft., deep well installation should be taken. If this number is more than 70 ft., a deep well
submersible pump should be selected. Measure the ground level mark to the mark where the cotton string is wetted.
This number is your well's water level. It should also be at least 10 ft. below the well's water level while the pump is
running in order to prevent the pump from sucking air due to water level drawdown.
LOCATION OF THE PUMP
Decide on the area for the pump installation. Select a pump location with adequate space for future pump
maintenance. It can be located in the basement or utility room of the house, at the well, or between the house and the
well. If installed outside of the house, it should be protected by a pump house with auxiliary heat to prevent possible
freezing. Protect the pump against flooding and excess moisture. The well also should be protected for sanitary
reasons. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
TANKS - PRE-CHARGED STORAGE
For best performance of the pump, it is recommended that you use a diaphragm pressure tank (sold separately). It is
best to have this in place before installing the pump. A pre-charged storage tank has a flexible bladder or diaphragm
that acts as a barrier between the compressed air and water. This barrier prevents the air from being absorbed into
the water and allows the water to be acted on by compressed air at initially higher than atmospheric pressures (pre-
charged). More usable water is provided than with a conventional type tank.
The pump has a 30/50 PSI pressure switch, which means the "cut-in" is 30 PSI; therefore, the tank needs to be set to
28 PSI. To check the pressure in the tank, use a tire pressure gauge (not included). If the tank pre-charged less than
28 PSI, re-charge air to the tank to 28 PSI with a tire pump or air compressor. If the tank pre-charged over 28 PSI,
bleed out some air to 28 PSI.
NOTE: For AUTO series tank is included and the tank was pre-charged at 28 PSI.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SAFETY Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge the motor capacitor, hold the
insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch the metal
screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
CAUTION: Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing the pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling.
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze.
To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect the pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted; store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
WARNING: The pump body may explode if used as a booster pump unless a relief valve capable of passing full pump
flow at 75 PSI is installed.
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