Simer 2430 Submersible Waterfall/Utility Pump Owner’s Manual

Submersible Waterfall/Utility Pump
OWNER’S MANUAL

Safety

READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
** This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.
DENGER warns about hazards that will cause seri-ous personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
WARNING warns about hazards that can cause seri- ous personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
CAUTION** warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are important but not related to hazards.

GENERAL SAFETY
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
To avoid serious injury and/or property damage, read and follow these rules and instructions carefully.

WARNING Risk of electric shock. Can burn or kill.
This pump only for use in portable, self-contained fountains no larger than 5 feet in any dimension.

1. Pump is designed for use with clean, cold, fresh water. Pump water only with this pump.

2. Do not lift pump by power cord at any time.
   Attempting to lift or support the pump by the power cord can damage the cord and cord connections, and will void warranty. Always lift the pump by the lifting handle.

3. Meet National Electri cal Code, Canadian Elec tri cal Code, and local codes for all wiring. The National Electric Code requires installation of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in the branch circuit supplying fountain pumps and other pond equipment.
   Purchase a GFCI at your local electrical supply dealer.

4. Installation must comply with all local codes pertaining to outdoor waterfall, fountain, pond and utility pumps.

5. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.

6. Disconnect the power before servicing.

7. Release all pressure within the system before servicing any component.

8. Drain all water from the system before servicing.

9. Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury and/or property damage.

10. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use, making certain that all connections are secure.

11. Periodically inspect the pump and system components. Keep the pump inlet free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.

12. Personal Safety:
    a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.
    b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
    c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
    d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master switches, and by removing starter keys.

13. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
    WARNING Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. To reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
    Be sure it is connected only to an individual branch circuit with a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle.
    Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that apply.

14. Make certain power source conforms to requirements of your equipment.

15. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord.
    Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.

16. Do not touch an operating motor. Motors can operate at high temperatures.

17. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Warranty

Retain Original Receipt for Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011.
SIMER warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at SIMER’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment.
The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per purchase).
Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.
For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service at 800-468-7867.
Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet where it was purchased immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. SIMER will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.

Sewage Pumps
DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service. Sewage pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;
• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;
• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Years
4” Submersible Well Pumps, 2945, 2958, 2975PC, 3075SS, 3963, 3984, 3995, 4185, 4185P, 4186, 4188, 4190| 3 Years
Pre-Charged Pressure Tanks, 3985, 3986, 3988, 3989, 5910, 5950, 5955, 5965, 5975| 5 Years

General Terms and Conditions; Limitation of Remedies
You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in SIMER’s sole judgement, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
This warranty sets forth SIMER’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
SIMER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SIMER • 293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 800-468-7867 • Fax: 800-390-5351 • www.SimerPumps.com

General Information

DESCRIPTION
This submersible pump is designed for use as a waterfall/fountain or as a utility pump. The unit is equipped with a 3-prong grounding-type power cord.
Ball bearings on the motor shaft never need lubrication.
Automatic reset thermal protection.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply required ………………………….. 115V, 60 HZ.
Motor duty ……………………………………………. Continuous*
Liquid temperature range ……………32°F to 77°F (0°-25°C)
Individual branch circuit
requirement (minimum) ……………………………….. 15 Amps

• For continuous operation the water depth must be at least 5” (13 cm) to prevent the motor from overheating.
  NOTICE: Not designed for applications involving salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

DISCHARGE FITTINGS CHART

1-1/4” FNPT x 1-1/4”
Hose Barb Elbow (P/N 101P5030)
2430| 1-1/4” FNPT x 3/4”
Garden Hose Fitting (P/N HA6-P2)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model| Motor H.P.| Motor Full Load Amps| Minimum Circuit Req. (Amps)| Pumps Down To
---|---|---|---|---
2430| 3-Jan| 2.3| 15| 7/8” (22 mm)

PERFORMANCE

| | GPH (LPH) AT TOTAL FEET (M)| No Flow
---|---|---|---
| Motor| 0| 5| 10| 15| 20| At Height
Model| HP| (0 m)| (1.5 m)| (3 m)| (4.6 m)| (6.1 m)| Shown Below
2430| 1/3| 2,400 (9,085)| 1,920 (7,628)| 1,380 (5,224)| 780 (2,953)| 240 (908)| 22′ (6.7 m)

Installation / Operation

INSTALLATION

1. Install the pump on a hard level surface. Make sure that the pump cannot pick up rocks, mud and debris, etc. If neccesary, put a block under the pump to raise it slightly. See Figure 1.
2. Protect the power cord from damage. Uncovered cords should be routinely inspected for damage or deterioration. DO NOT operate the pump if the cord is damaged.
3. Choose an adapter and install it as indicated in Figure 2.

OPERATION
WARNING Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.

1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate the pump unless it is in water as the seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.

2. The motor is equipped with an automatic reset thermal protector. If the temperature in the motor should rise unduly, the switch will cut off all power before damage can be done to the motor. When the motor has cooled sufficiently, the switch will reset automatically and restart the motor. If the protector trips repeatedly, remove the pump and check it as to the cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head or lift, etc., could cause cycling.

3. The pump will not remove all water. If the pump is operating and suddenly no water comes out of the discharge hose, shut off the unit immediately. The water level is probably very low and the unit has broken prime.
   NOTICE: For continuous operation, water must flow through pump to prevent motor overheating. The pump is cooled by the water flow through the housing.

4. This pump is designed to pump cold water only.
   Pumping heated liquids can overheat the motor and cause the thermal overload to trip.

5. Pump can run when water doesn’t completely cover the motor housing, but the inlet must be completely submerged or it will break suction, will not move any water, and may damage the shaft seal.
   NOTICE: For continuous operation the water depth must be at least 5” (13 cm) to prevent the pump from overheating.

6. Keep the pump inlet clean at all times. If the ground bottom or surface where the pump sits is dirty, raise the pump slightly to reduce the amount of debris pulled into the pump inlet.

7. If you need to reduce the flow, restrict the discharge.
   Do not restrict the intake. Doing so will starve the pump for water and can cause overheating.

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE
WARNING Risk of electric shock. Can burn or cause death. Disconnect the power before servicing, repairing, or working on pump.
The pump’s motor is completely sealed in the motor housing and does not require any service. Disassembly of the motor housing or modification or removal of the power cord voids the warranty. The power cord is non- replaceable.
Never run the pump dry! Running the pump dry can damage the seal, causing leakage. This pump is a submersible type and must be in water at all times for proper operation and cooling.
Periodically clean the pump inlet. This will avoid impeller rotation being hampered by any debris.

To Clean Inlet/Impeller

1. Unplug pump.
2. Remove baseplate by turning in direction of OPEN arrow. Clean out inlet.
3. Remove screw holding volute base to pump housing.
4. Turn volute base in direction of OPEN arrow and remove. Clean out impeller.
   To reinstall, reverse above directions. Be sure to replace O-Ring and engage volute base tabs with pump housing before replacing screw.

Troubleshooting

NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside the motor housing. Opening the motor housing will ruin the pump. If obstructions or blockages of the impeller cannot
be cleaned out as described above, or by backflushing into the discharge with a garden hose, replace the pump.

WARNING Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn or kill.
Unplug the pump before attempting to clean or work on the pump.

voltage
Defective motor| If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset circuit breaker
If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority
Replace pump
Pump operates but delivers little or no water| Low line voltage
Something caught in impeller Worn or defective parts
Check valve installed without vent hole| If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
Cleanout or replace pump Replace pump
Drill a 1/16″ – 1/8″ (1.6mm – 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump discharge & check valve. Drilled hole must be located below the waterline.
Intermittent running or pump stopped automatically| Thermal overload has tripped| Protect the installation from the sun Pump cooler water
Pump has run dry; add water

293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: 1-800-468-7867
Fax: 1-800-390-5351
www.SimerPumps.com
Installation/Operation/Parts
For further operating, installation, or maintenance assistance:
Call 1-800-468-7867
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867

References

• Simer | Brands | Pentair

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