Simer Pumps 2430 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Submersible Waterfall/Utility Pump

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253P6030 (Rev. 1/21/08)

Mod. 2430

293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115

Phone:

1-800-468-7867
1-800-546-7867

Fax:

1-800-390-5351

Safety 2

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867

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.

warns about hazards that will cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.

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.

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 Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical

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, mas-

ter 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.

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. T

o 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 sur-

faces, 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.

Table of Contents 3

Thank you for purchasing a top quality, factory tested pump.

Page

General Safety .....................................................................................................2

Warranty..............................................................................................................3

General Information.............................................................................................4

Installation ...........................................................................................................5

Operation ............................................................................................................5

Maintenance........................................................................................................6

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6

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 Limited Warranty

SIMER • 293 Wright St. • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

General Information 4

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.

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867

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)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Minimum Pumps

Motor Full Load Circuit Down

Model H.P. Amps Req. (Amps) To

2430 1/3 2.3 15 7/8” (22 mm)

Pump

Model No. Included Adapters

1-1/4” FNPT x 1-1/4”

2430

Hose Barb Elbow (P/N 007-022)

1-1/4” FNPT x 3/4”

Garden Hose Fitting (P/N ZA000900)

DISCHARGE FITTINGS CHART

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Installation / Operation 5

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

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.

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867

Figure 1: Typical garden pond and waterfall installation.

Figure 2: Adapter connections.

GFCI
Outlet

Power
cord

Landscaping
rocks

Use foliage to cover
tubing to waterfall

Raise the pump
off of the bottom
of the pond

Plastic
tubing
to waterfall

3388 0399 NOC 6030

1-1/4" FNPT X 3/4"
Garden Hose Fitting

1-1/4" X 1-1/4"
Hose Barb Elbow