293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: 1-800-468-7867
Fax: 1-800-390-5351
Web Site: SimerPump.com

OWNER’S MANUAL
Shallow Well Jet Water System
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
Système à éjecteur pour puits
peu profonds
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
Sistema de bomba de agua de
chorro para pozos poco profundos

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the product. Save this manual for future reference.
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

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNGE

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Can shock, burn, or cause death. Ground pump before connecting to power supply. Disconnect power before working on pump, motor or tank.

****Wire motor for correct voltage. See “Electrical” section of this manual and motor nameplate.

****Ground motor before connecting to power supply.

****Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes for all wiring.

****Follow wiring instructions in this manual when connecting motor to power lines.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

****WARNGE

Capacitor voltage may be hazardous.
To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE  ANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

GENERAL SAFETY

****CAUTION

Do not touch an operating motor. Modern
motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To avoid burns when servicing 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 pump and system components. Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
store properly all unused tools and equipment. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.

****WARNGE

Pump body may explode if used as a booster pump unless relief valve capable of passing full pump flow at 75 psi is installed.

| ****WARNING
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Hazardous pressure! Install pressure relief valve in discharge pipe. Release all pressure on system before working on any component.

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 1-800-468-7867.

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 or to the factory 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
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: 1-800-468-7867 • Fax: 1-800-390-5351 • Web Site: SimerPump.com

INSTALLATION

MAJOR COMPONENTS  AND WHAT THEY DO

IMPELLER AND JET

Impeller turns with motor shaft, causing water to fly out from its rim by centrifugal force. Impeller rotation creates a vacuum which pulls in more water. Part of the water is diverted back to the jet where it passes through the nozzle and venturi  This creates more vacuum to draw in more water.

In shallow wells (less than 25 feet deep), the vacuum created at the pump is enough to pull water to the pump. Therefore, for shallow well use the jet is built into
the pump.

PRE-CHARGED TANK

The tank serves two functions. It provides a reservoir of water under pressure and maintains a cushion of air pressure to prevent pipe hammering and possible
damage to plumbing components. When water is drawn off through the house fixtures, the pressure in the tank is lowered and the pump starts.

PRESSURE SWITCH

The pressure switch provides for automatic operation. Pump starts when pressure drops to 30 pounds and stops when pressure reaches 50 pounds.

CHECK VALVE OR FOOT VALVE

Install a check valve as close to well as possible on well point installations. A foot valve must be installed in the well on dug or cased wells. See Figures 1 and 2. For long horizontal pipe runs, install check valve as close to well as possible (all types of wells).

HORIZONTAL PIPING FROM WELL TO PIMP

When the pump is offset more than 25 feet from the well, horizontal suction pipe size should be increased to reduce friction losses. Never install a suction pipe that is
smaller than the suction tapping of the pump.

DISCHARGE PIPE SIZES

When the pump is some distance from the house or point of water use, the discharge pipe size should be increased to reduce pressure losses caused by friction.

TANK

Tank is pre-charged with 40 pounds per square inch (PSI) air pressure at the factory. Your tank requires an air charge of 28 PSI for proper operation; check tank
pressure with tire gauge and adjust air charge as needed. Tank pre-charge should be checked annually; see Discharge Pipe and Tank Connections.

In areas where the temperature is high for long periods of time, the tank pre- charge pressure may increase. This may reduce the tank drawdown (amount of water
available per cycle). If this occurs, reduce the pre-charge pressure until it is 2 PSI below the pump cut-in setting of the pressure switch (normally 30 PSI).

It is necessary to flush all air out of the piping system and water reservoir portion of the pre-charged tank. This is required on new installations, pumps requiring repriming and pumps that have been disassembled for service. Do this as follows:

1. Open faucets furthest from tank and allow pump to operate.
2. Air in the system will cause a sputtering flow; allow faucets to run until you have a steady, air free stream.
3. Open and close faucets repeatedly until you are sure all air has been removed.
4. If stream does not become steady, air may be leaking into the system; check for leaks in the piping on the suction side of the pump.

NOTICE: To prevent waterlogging, check tank air charge annually. See Discharge Pipe and Tank Connections.

REPLACING AN OLD PUMP

****WARNGE

Hazardous voltage. Disconnect power to pump before working on pump or motor.

1. Drain and remove the old pump. Check the old pipe for scale, lime, rust, etc., and replace it if necessary.
2. Install the pump in the system. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air-tight as well as water tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.
3. Adjust the pump mounting height so that the plumbing connections do not put a strain on the pump body. Support the pipe so that the pump body does not take the weight of piping or fittings.

You have just completed the well plumbing for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Discharge Pipe and Tank Connections.

INSTALLATION

Well Point (Driven Point) Installation (Figure 1)

Figure 1: Driven Point Installation

1. Drive the well, using “drive couplings” and a “drive cap”. “Drive fittings” are threaded all the way through and allow the pipe ends to butt against each other so that the driving force of the maul is carried by the pipe and not by the threads. The ordinary fittings found in hardware stores are not threaded all the way through the fitting and can collapse under impact. “Drive fittings” are also smoother than standard plumbing fittings, making ground penetration easier.
2. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
3. Use the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) when connecting the pipe from the well point to the pump suction port. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump (include a check valve if your pump is not equipped with one – see Figure 1). Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well. If one well point does not supply enough water, consider connecting two or three well points to one suction pipe.

You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet
pump. Please go to Discharge Pipe and Tank Connections.

Cased Well Installation, 2” or Larger Casing (Figure 2)

Figure 2:Cased Well Installation

1. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
2. Assemble the foot valve, strainer, and well pipe (see Figure 2). Make sure that the foot valve works freely.
3. Lower the pipe into the well until the strainer is five feet above the bottom of the well. It should also be at least 10 feet below the well’s water level while the pump is running in order to prevent the pump from sucking air. Install a sanitary well seal.
4. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the pump (see Figure 2). Connect the pipe from the well to the pump suction port, using the fewest possible fittings – especially elbows – as fittings increase friction in the pipe (however, include a foot valve – see Figure 2). The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Discharge Pipe and Tank Connections.

DISCHARGE PIPE AND PRESSURE TANK CONNECTIONS

TANK PUMPING CYCLE

1. Tank nearly empty – air expands filling area above vinyl water cell.
2. Water begins to enter tank – air is compressed above water cell as it fills with water.
3. Pump-up cycle completed – air now compressed to cut off setting of pressure switch.
4. Water being drawn from tank – compressed tank air forces water out of water cell.
5. Water cell completely empty – new cycle ready to begin.

Figure 3

TANK PRE-CHARGE

NOTICE: Be sure that power to the pump is OFF when checking the tank’s pre- charge. Check the pre-charge of air in the tank with an ordinary tire gauge. The pre-charge should be 2 PSI less than the cut-in setting of the pump’s pressure switch. The pre-charge is measured when there is no water pressure in the tank. Your new pump has a 30/50 PSI switch, so adjust the tank pre-charge pressure to 28 PSI.
Congratulations! You have just completed the tank connection for your jet pump. Please go to Electrical for electrical hookup.

Sealing Pipe Joints

Use only PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or TFEbased joint compounds for making all threaded connections to the pump itself . Do not use pipe joint compounds on plastic pumps: they can react with the plastic in pump components. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air tight as well as water tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.

ELECTRICAL

Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring.

MOTOR SWITCH SETTINGS

NOTICE: 1/2 HP motors are dual voltage and are factory set to 115 V. Motor terminal board (located under the motor
end cover) should look like that shown below. Use the instructions to set your motor to match your power source.
Never connect a motor set to 115 V to a 230 V power source.

DIAL TYPE VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Voltage is set to 230 volts. To change to 115 volts:

Figure 4: Voltage set to 230 volts, Dial Type

1. Make sure power is off.
2. Turn the dial counter-clockwise until 115 shows in the dial window as shown in Figure 5.
3. Attach the incoming power leads to the two outer screws on the pressure switch as shown in Figure 4.
4. Attach the ground wire to the grounding connections as shown in Figure 4.
5. If there are other wires, they should be capped.
6. Reinstall the motor end and pressure switch covers.

Figure 5: Voltage set to 115 volts, Dial Type

****WARNGE

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill. Connect ground wire before connecting power supply wires. Use the wire size (including the ground wire) specified in the wiring chart. If possible, connect the pump to a separate branch circuit with no other appliances on it.

****WARNGE

Explosion hazard. Do not ground to a gas supply line

WIRING CONNECTIONS

****WARNGE

Fire hazard. Incorrect voltage can cause a fire or seriously damage the motor and voids the warranty. The supply voltage must be within ±10% of the motor nameplate voltage.

NOTICE: Dual-voltage motors may be set for 115 V or 230 V. If necessary, reset the motor to the desired voltage, as shown. Do not alter the wiring in single
voltage motors.
Install, ground, wire, and maintain your pump in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as applicable, and
with all local codes and ordinances that apply. Consult your local building inspector for code information.

Connection Procedure:

1. Connect the ground wire first as shown in Figure 4. The ground wire must be a solid copper wire at least as large as the power supply wires.

2. There must be a solid metal connection between the pressure switch and the motor for motor grounding protection. If the pressure switch is not connected
   to the motor, connect the green ground screw in the switch to the green ground screw under the motor end cover. Use a solid copper wire at least as large as the power supply wires.

3. Connect the ground wire to a grounded lead in a service panel, to a metal underground water pipe, to a metal well casing at least ten feet (3 m) long, or to
   a ground electrode provided by the power company or the hydro authority.

4. Connect the power supply wires to the pressure switch as shown in Figure 4.

You have just completed the wiring for your pump. Please go to Priming for startup preparations.

ELECTRICAL• PRIMING• WINTERIZE

WIRING CHART-RECOMMENDED WIRE AND FUSE SIZES

Motor HP| Volts| Max. Load Amp| Branch Fuse Rating Amp| Distance In Feet From Motor To Supply
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0 – 100| 101 – 200| 201 – 300| 301 – 400| 401 – 500
AWG Wire Size (mm2
1/2| 115/230| 9.9/4.95| 15/15| 14/14 (2/2)| 14/14 (2/2)| 12/14 (3.3/2)| 10/14 (5.5/2)| 10/12 (5.5/3.3)

PREPARING TO START THE PUMP

Figure 6: Prime the Pump

PRIMING

Explosion hazard. Never run pump against closed discharge. To do so can boil water inside pump, causing hazardous pressure in unit, risk of explosion and possibly scalding persons handling pump.
Burn Hazard. Never run pump dry. Running pump without water may cause pump to overheat, damaging seal and possibly causing burns to persons handling pump. Fill pump with water before starting.

1. Remove the priming plug from the pump and fill the pump, fill all piping between the pump and the well, and make sure that all piping in the well is full (Figure 6). If you have also installed a priming tee in the suction piping, remove the plug from the tee and fill the suction piping.
2. Replace all fill plugs.
3. Power on! Start the pump. If you don’t have water after 2 or 3 minutes, stop the pump and remove the fill plugs. Refill the pump and piping. You may have to repeat this several times in order to get all the trapped air out of the piping. A pump lifting water 25’ may take as long as 15 minutes to prime.
4. After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off, check the pressure switch operation by opening a faucet or two and running enough water out to bleed off pressure until the pump starts. The pump should start when pressure drops to 30 PSI and stop when pressure reaches 50 PSI. Run the pump through one or two complete cycles to verify correct operation. This will also help clean the system of dirt and scale dislodged during installation.

WINTERIZING THE PUMP

To prepare the pump for freezing temperatures:

1. Shut off power to the pump.
2. Relieve system pressure. Open a faucet and let it drain until water stops flowing.
3. Drain the pump. Your pump may have a separate drain plug. Remove this plug and let it drain.

Your pump may only have a plug or connection on the side of the pump. Remove this and let the pump drain. Some water will remain in the pump. A small amount of water left in the pump will not harm it if it freezes.

| NOTICE

Pump and piping will be damaged if frozen and not drained.

Follow winterizing instructions.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

breaker
Starting switch is defective| DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch.
Wires at motor are loose, disconnected, or wired incorrectly|

Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9). DISCONNECT POWER; check and tighten all wiring.

| ****WARNGE

Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Pressure switch contacts are dirty| DISCONNECT POWER and file contacts with emery board or nail file
Motor runs hot and overload kicks off| Motor is wired incorrectly| Refer to instructions on wiring
Voltage is too low| Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small (See Electrical / Wiring Chart).
Pump cycles too requently| See section below on too frequent cycling.
Motor runs but no water is delivered*

• Stop pump; then check prime before looking for other causes. Unscrew priming plug and see if water is in priming hole.

| Pump in new installation did not pick up prime through:

1. Improper priming

2. Air leaks

3. Leaking foot valve or check valve

| In new installation:

1. Re-prime according to instructions.

2. Check all connections on suction line, AVC, and ejector with soapy water or shaving cream.

3. Replace foot valve or check valve

Pump has lost prime through:

1. Air leaks

2. Water level below suction pipe inlet

| In installation already in use:

1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal.

2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level in well exceeds 25’ (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.

Foot valve or strainer is plugged| Clean foot valve or strainer
Ejector or impeller is plugged| Clean ejector or impeller
Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut| Replace check valve or foot valve.
Pipes are frozen| Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house
Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in sand or mud| Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source. Clean foot valve and strainer.
Water level is too low for shallow well setup to deliver water| A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M) depth to water.
Pump does not deliver water to full capacity (Also check point 3 immediately above)| Water level in well is lower than estimated| A new nozzle and venturi combination may be needed
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or limed, causing excess friction| Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.
Piping is too small in size.| Use larger piping
Pump delivers water but does not shut off or pump cycles too frequently| Pressure switch is out of adjustment or contacts are welded together| DISCONNECT POWER; adjust or replace pressure switch.
Faucets have been left open| Close faucets
Venturi, nozzle or impeller is clogged| Clean venturi, nozzle or impeller
Standard pressure tank is waterlogged and has no air cushion| Drain tank to air volume control port. Check AVC for defects. Check all connections for air leaks.
Pipes leak| Check connections.
Foot valve leaks| Replace foot valve
Pressure switch is out of adjustment| Adjust or replace pressure switch.
Air charge too low in pre-charged tank| DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets until all pressure is relieved. Using tire pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank at valve stem located on the tank. If less than pressure switch cut-in setting (30-50 PSI), pump air into tank from outside source until air pressure is 2 PSI less than cut-in setting of switch. Check air valve for leaks (use soapy solution) and replace core if necessary.
Air spurts from faucets| Pump is picking up prime| When pump has picked up prime, it should pump solid water with no air.
Leak in suction side of pump| Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with soapy water
Well is gaseous| Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well.
Intermittent over-pumping of well. (Water drawn down below foot valve.)| Lower foot valve if possible, otherwise restrict pump discharge

REPAIR PART

Ref.

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Part Description

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Part Number

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1

| Motor|

J218-582A-115-PKG

2

| Seal Plate Assembly|

N3-9

3

| Seal and Gasket Kit**|

FPP1550-P2

4

| Pump Body Assembly§|

N176-38

5

| Overhaul Kit§§|

FPP1560-P2

6

| Pressure Switch|

U217-1202

** Includes: Water slinger, seal plate gasket, shaft seal, and diffuser gasket.
§ Includes: Pump body, nozzle, and venturi.
§§ Includes: Seal and Gasket Kit, impeller, and diffuser

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