Simer 2325 Submersible Utility Pumps Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
Simer

OWNER’S MANUAL
Submersible Utility Pumps
Mod. 2325, 2360, 2385Simer 2325 Submersible Utility
Pumps

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.

  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 Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes for all wiring.

  4. Installation must comply with all local codes pertaining to 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. Modern 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.

  18. 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
---|---
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
---|---|---|---|---
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
---|---|---|---
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

  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.
    Simer 2325 Submersible Utility Pumps - Figure 1 Figure 1: Typical Installations.

  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.
    Simer 2325 Submersible Utility Pumps - Figure 2* 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.

  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.

  6. 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

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