Simer 2325 Submersible Utility Pumps Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Simer
Table of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL
Submersible Utility Pumps
Mod. 2325, 2360, 2385
2325 Submersible Utility Pumps
293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: 1-800-468-7867
1-800-546-7867
Fax: 1-800-390-5351
Installation/Operation/Parts
For further operating, installation, or maintenance assistance:
Call 1-800-468-7867
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.
**DANGER warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage if ignored.
WARNING warns about hazards that can cause serious 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.
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Pump is designed for use with clean, cold, fresh water. Pump water only with this pump.
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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. -
Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes for all wiring.
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Installation must comply with all local codes pertaining to utility pumps.
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Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.
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Disconnect the power before servicing.
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Release all pressure within the system before servicing any component.
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Drain all water from the system before servicing.
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Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury and/or property damage.
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Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use, making certain that all connections are secure.
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Periodically inspect the pump and system components. Keep the pump inlet free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.
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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. -
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. -
Make certain power source conforms to requirements of your equipment.
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Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.
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Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can operate at high temperatures.
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Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
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Do not use in water where fish are present.
Simer Limited Warranty
SIMER warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its
products that they are free from defects in material or workmanship.
If within twelve (12) months from the date of 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 below. Your
original receipt of purchase is required to determine warranty eligibility.
Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Warranty
Five (5) Year Warranty:
If within five (5) years from original consumer purchase any Pre-Charge water
system tank shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
SIMER’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
General Terms and Conditions
Purchaser must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product
covered by this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to acts of God, nor
shall it apply to products which, in the sole judgement of SIMER, have been
subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration;
nor due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; nor to
other than normal application, use or service, including but not limited to,
operational failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in
the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by returning the
defective product to the Retail outlet or to SIMER as soon as possible after
the discovery of any alleged defect. SIMER will subsequently take corrective
action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service under this
warranty will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the term of the
warranty. 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
WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT
EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES 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 St. • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 1-800-468-7867 /
1-800-546-7867 • Fax:
1-800-390-5351
General Information
DESCRIPTION
These submersible pumps are designed for use as a utility pump. The units are
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…………………………….intermittent
Liquid Temp. Range ………………32°F to 77°F (0°-25°C)
Individual Branch Circuit
Requirement (minimum) …………………..15 Amps
NOTICE: Not designed for applications involving salt water or brine! Use
with salt water or brine will void warranty.
NOTICE: Not for use in water where fish are present.
Pump water only with this pump.
DISCHARGE FITTINGS CHART
Pump
Model No.| Included Adapters
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2325| 1-1/4″ FBSP X 1″ FNPT
1″ MNPT X 3/4″ M Garden Hose
2360| 1-1/4″ FBSP X 1″ FNPT
1″ MNPT X 3/4″ M Garden Hose
2385| 1-1/4″ FBSP X 1″ FNPT
1″ MNPT X 3/4″ M Garden Hose
1-1/4″ FBSP X 1-1/4″ & 1″ Hose Barb
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model| Motor H.P.| Motor Full Load
Amps| Minimum Circuit
Req. (Amps)| Pumps Down To
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2325
2360
2385| 1/4
1/3
1/2| 1.5
2.6
3.0| 15
15
15| 7/16″ (11 mm)
7/16″ (11 mm)
7/16″ (11 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Model| Motor
HP| GPH (LPH) AT TOTAL FEET (M)| No Flow
At Height
Shown Below
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1
(.3 M)| 5
(1.5 M)| 10
(3 M)| 15
(4.6 M)| 20
(6.1 M)| 25
(7.6 M)
2325| 1/4| 1,200 (4,542)| 1,000| (3,785)| 675 (2,555)| 400 (1,514)| –| –|
20′| (6.1 M)
2360| 1/3| 2,300 (8,706)| 1,975| (7,476)| 1,425 (5,394)| 850 (3,218)| 300| –|
22′| (6.7 M)
2385| 1/2| 3,000 (11,356)| 2,500| (9,464)| 1,900 (7,192)| 1,320 (4,997)| 750|
–| 25′| (7.6 M)
Installation / Operation
INSTALLATION
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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.
Figure 1: Typical Installations. -
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.
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Choose an adapter and install it as indicated in Figure 2.
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Barbed Adapter Available with Model Number 2385 only.
Figure 2: Adapter Connections.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
This pump is designed to pump cold water only. Pumping heated liquids can overheat the motor and cause the thermal overload to trip.
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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.
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Keep the pump inlet clean at all times. If the ground or surface where the pump sits is dirty, raise the pump slightly to reduce the amount of debris pulled into the pump inlet.
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
nonreplaceable.
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.
Troubleshooting
NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside the case. Opening the
case will ruin the pump. For obstructions or blockages of the impeller,
replace the pump.
WARNING Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn or kill. Unplug the pump
before attempting to clean or work on the pump.
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Pump won’t start or run | Blown fuse or circuit breaker has tripped Low line |
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.
Replace pump
Replace pump
Drill a 1/16″ – 1/8″ (1.6mm – 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump discharge & check
valve
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
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer
Service at 1-800-468-7867 /
1-800-546-7867