Rain Bird BPUMP1HP, BPUMP1-5HP Quick Start Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE
FOR SPRINKLER PUMP
WHAT CONTROLS WILL YOU USE WITH
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THIS PUMP?
NOTE: This pump can be used with a variety of
controls. See control manufacturer’s instructions
for details.
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HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE THIS
PUMP FROM 230 V TO 115 V
L1
A B
L2
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cavity with water) before they are first operated. This
may take several gallons of water, as the inlet line will
be filled in addition to the pump cavity. The longer the
inlet line, the more water is required to prime.
HOW TO PRIME YOUR PUMP
CAUTION: All pumps must be primed (filling the
MODEL BPUMP1HP, BPUMP1-5HP
SPRINKLER PUMP QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
COMPLETE DETAILS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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NOTE: This pump is equipped with a 2 in. inlet for
maximum water spray.
• 2 in. inlet (suction) opening can be reduced with
some loss in performance. If reducing below
1-1/2 in., call factory.
• 1-1/2 in. outlet (discharge) pipe can be reduced with
some loss in performance. If reducing below 1-1/4 in.,
call factory.
60 ft. max.
Inlet pipe to water
Vertical
Lift
25 ft.
max
Foot Valve
with Filter
STOP
Pipe
Support
Water Level
Discharge to
Sprinkler System
Questions, problems, missing
parts? Before returning to
your retailer, call our customer
service department at
1-866-544-1406.
Outlet Pipe
Inlet
Pipe
Motor Cover
Pump Start Relay
Indexing Valve
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CHECK YOUR BREAKER BOX
This pump is wired for 230 V
Pressure Switch with
Tank
230 V
NEED
115 V?
SEE SECTION 4
115 V
WARNING: Always disconnect
pump from electricity before performing
any work on the motor.
230 V
The motor of this pump is dual voltage and can run
on either 115 V or 230 V. This pump is pre-set in the
factory to run at 230 V.
For 115 V service, remove the motor cover and
change the following wires on the terminal board:
a. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers, pull the gray
wire with the female flag connector from the “B”
terminal spade post. Place it to the left on the
“A” terminal space post.
L1
A B
L2
115 V
b. Pull the red wire with the female flag connector
from the “B” terminal. Place it to the right on the
L2 terminal space post.
NOTE: Pump may show water
stains as a result of factory
water testing.
1. Disconnect the
outlet union and
separate the pipe.
2. Remove priming plug with
pressure gauge and the
air relief plug on top of
pump.
3. Slowly fill pump cavity until
water comes out of the air
relief hole.
4. Replace air relief plug and
continue adding water to
pump cavity until water
comes out the open
outlet pipe at the open
union.
5. Wait 10 minutes to see if
water level drops below
the pipe tee. If level
drops, check foot valve.
If level stays constant,
re-install the priming plug.
6. Reconnect union on outlet
pipe. Open the ball valve
(turn handle to line up
with pipe), and then
turn on breaker to start
pump.
Priming plug with
pressure gauge
Inlet
Outlet
Air relief
plug
Pipe
Tee
D41967
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