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©2002 PRINTED IN U.S.A. SIM591 (10/14/02)

Mod. 3075SS

293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115

Phone: [phone]

1-800-546-7867

Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.simerpump.com

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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.

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.
Make workshops childproof; use padlocks and master

switches; remove starter keys.

GENERAL SAFETY

1. To avoid risk of serious bodily injury and property

damage, read the safety instructions carefully before
installing this pump.

2. Follow local and/or national plumbing, building and

electrical codes when installing the pump. Use rigid
pipe when installing this pump.

3. Hazardous Pressure. The pump body

may explode if used to boost pressure above 100 psi
(689 kPa). Do not use this pump with inlet pressure

greater than 50 psi (345 kPa). If not already in the
plumbing system, install a pressure relief valve in the
pump discharge line capable of passing the full pump
flow at 100 psi (689 kPa). If local code requires
installation of a pressure relief valve capable of han­dling the full pump flow at a pressure less than 100
psi (689 kPa), follow the code requirements.

4. A low pressure safety cutoff switch is recommended

to shut off power to the pump in case of low dis­charge pressure due to interruption of the incoming
water supply, broken pipe, etc.

5. Never run the pump dry. To do so can damage inter-

nal parts, overheat pump (which can cause burns to
people handling or servicing pump), and will void
warranty.

6. Risk of fire or explosion. To avoid risk
of fire and explosion, Pump Water Only with this
pump. Do not pump flammable liquids or chemicals.
Do not use the pump near gas pilot lights or where
chemical or gas fumes are present. Use of an electric
pump with liquids other than water or in an atmos­phere containing chemical or gas fumes may ignite
those liquids or gases and cause injury or death due
to an explosion and/or fire.

7. Burn Hazard. If water is trapped in the
pump during operation it may turn to steam.
Trapped steam can lead to an explosion and burns.
Never run the pump with the outlet closed or
obstructed.

8. Do not touch an operating motor.
Modern motors can operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing the pump, allow it to
cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The pump is supplied with a 3-conductor ground-

ing type cord. Connect only to a properly ground­ed, GFCI protected outlet. Do not lift the pump by the
electrical cord.

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. Ground the pump before connecting to a

power supply. Disconnect the power before working on
the pump, motor or tank.

The pump and controller are non-submersible.

Keep the motor dry at all times. Do not wash the
motor. Do not immerse. Protect the motor from wet
weather.

If using an extension cord, use only an approved

indoor/outdoor, 3-wire, grounding type cord. Do
not allow any part of the cord or the receptacle ends to
sit in water or in damp locations.

Unplug the pump before servicing. To avoid

fatal shock, proceed as follows if the pump needs
servicing.

A. Disconnect the power to the pump outlet box before

unplugging the pump. After the plug is pulled, let the
pump cool for 20 minutes before attempting to work
on it.

B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. To reduce

the chance of fatal electrical shock, DO NOT stand
in water or put your finger in the fuse socket.

C. Ground the electrical outlet box.
D. Plug the pump and the controller into a Ground

Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected grounded
outlet only.

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Ta b le of Contents 3

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

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

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

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

Installation .......................................................................................................4, 5

Electrical Connection...........................................................................................6

Automatic Pressure Controller..............................................................................6

Operation ............................................................................................................6

When Does Pump Stop Operating? .................................................................6, 7

Service ................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................7

Repair Parts .........................................................................................................8

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

Three (3) Year Warranty:

If within three (3) years from original consumer purchase any 3075SS 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 / Installation 4

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Use the 3075SS to boost city water pressure. Plumbing
connections are described in this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Pump only clean water with your 3075SS. To avoid
clogging the pump and damaging the shaft seal, do
not pump water containing solids, foreign material,
sand, silt, or abrasives.

• If you are boosting the pressure from a well pump, be
sure that the system check valves are tight. If the sys­tem pressure drops when the well pump is not run­ning, the 3075SS may start and cycle. Excessive or
rapid cycling may damage the motor and will void
the warranty.

• Do not use pipe joint compound on pump ports; use
only teflon tape to seal the threads. Pipe joint com­pound will damage the controller materials.

NOTE: The priming plug has an O-ring already
installed and does not require sealing.

•Tighten all the piping joints to the pump hand tight
plus 1-1/2 turns (not more).

Overtightening may break the pump and will void the
warranty.

• Pipe and fittings to the pump should be at least nomi­nal 1” diameter. Pipe or fittings less than 1” in diame­ter will reduce performance and may damage the
pump through cavitation.

• Make sure that there are no air leaks or air pockets in
the suction pipe. An air leak in the suction pipe may
draw air in, although no water leaks out. Air leaks and
air pockets will prevent the pump from priming prop­erly, and can substantially reduce its performance.

• The pump mount should be level, solid, as near as
possible to the water source, and protected against
excess moisture and flooding.

• Use the shortest possible run for piping and the
smallest possible number of fittings. Long pipe runs
and numerous fittings increase friction and reduce the
flow of water.

• Support the weight of the piping and pump.

• Do not allow the pump, pressure controller, or any
system components to freeze. Freezing will damage
the pump and void the warranty.

• Periodically inspect the pump, pressure controller,
and system components.

NOTE: Local code may require a pressure relief valve or
pressure regulator.

Risk of leaks and flooding. Do not use this

pump with inlet pressure greater than 50 psi (345 kPa).

Pressure hazard and risk of explosion. This

pump can develop high pressure when operated with the
discharge shut off or obstructed. For safe operation, we
recommend the following:

If not already in the plumbing system, install a pressure
relief valve in the pump discharge line capable of pass-

ing the full pump flow at 100 psi (689 kPa) (See Figure

2). If local code requires installation of a pressure relief
valve capable of handling the full pump flow at a pres­sure less than 100 psi (689 kPa), follow the code require­ments. Run the relief valve discharge to a floor drain or
other drain that will give adequate runoff.

INSTALLATION

Risk of flooding. Be sure that all plumbing

and fittings are rated to withstand the system pressure
which you expect the pump to generate.

1. Decide what’s the best place to install the pump.
Think about these things:

• it must be near the main water supply line

• the pump must be accessible

• the power cord must reach a power outlet

• the controller’s LED lights must be visible

• ease of plumbing

• space saving

Figure 2:Typical household booster installation.
Purchase plumbing fittings separately. Consult code for
relief valve/pressure regulator requirements.

Figure 1 – Do Not Run the Pump With Inlet Shut Off

Grounded, GFCI
protected 115V outlet

To Household
(Pump Discharge)

Unions

Check Valve

Water Supply In
(Pump Suction)

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NOTE: Installation of a low pressure safety cutoff
switch on the pump discharge is recommended (and
may be required by your local code) to shut off the
power in case of low discharge pressure (caused by
broken pipe, etc.).

2. Mount the pump on a solid base in the location you
have decided on.

3. Choose a time that will allow you to shut off the
water to the household while you install the 3075SS.

4. Shutoff the main water supply valve to the household.

5. Open any faucet to relieve water pressure in the
plumbing. Once the water pressure is relieved, close
the faucet.

6. READ STEP 6 COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING TO
WORK ON IT. You must remove a length of pipe
from the main water supply line to allow installation
of elbows for the 3075SS. The locations of the cuts
must take into consideration the size of the elbows
being used, the length of the threads in threaded
joints or the overlap in glued or soldered joints, etc.
Position the elbows in line with the pump suction
and discharge threads. There may be slight water
leakage while cutting the pipe. Remove any burrs or
shavings caused by the cutting tool.

NOTE: Galvanized pipe may not need to be cut. If
there is a union close to the pump location, disas­semble the union and remove (unscrew) pipe back
past the pump location. Have new lengths of pipe cut
and threaded to allow for the pump installation.

NOTE: Both female suction and male discharge ports
have 1” NPT threads. Depending on your type of
connection and the size of your home’s piping, you
may need to install adapters on the ports.

7. Once the short piece of pipe is removed, the piping
above the cut can be drained to prevent water mess.
Place a pail under the opening going to the house­hold. Open the highest faucet in the system to let in
air so the water can fall out of the pipes into the pail.
Once it’s drained, close the faucet.

8. Install the elbows in the main water supply line. Point
them toward the pump.

Risk of burst hose and flooding. Do not

install with flexible hoses. Use only rigid piping that
meets code.

9. Install piping from elbows to pump including a union
in each line and a check valve in the pump suction
line. The arrow on the check valve must point to the
pump suction (see Figure 2). If not already in the
plumbing system, install a pressure relief valve in the
pump discharge line capable of passing the full pump
flow at 100 psi (689 kPa). If local code requires
installation of a pressure relief valve capable of han­dling the full pump flow at a pressure less than 100
psi (689 kPa), follow the code requirements. A low
pressure safety cutoff switch should also be installed
in the discharge line, and may be required by your
local codes.

10.With all pipe and fittings installed and sealed, turn on
the main water supply slowly to pressurize the system
and check for leaks. If any leaks appear, turn the
main valve off, open a faucet to relieve the pressure,
and repair the leak. Repeat this step until there are no
leaks in the system.

11. Open a faucet to release the air from the pipes and
allow water to flow. When a steady stream of water
flows out of the faucet, the pump is full of water and
fully primed. Close the faucet.

12.Turn the controller knob to the desired pressure for
the pump to turn on. The 3075SS comes factory pre­set at 30 psi (207 kPa), and we recommend starting
there and adjusting it later according to your experi­ence with the system.

13.Before continuing with the installation, see the sections
of this manual titled “Electrical Connections”,
“Automatic Pressure Controller”, “Normal Operation”,
and “When Does The Pump Stop Operating” for
detailed information on how the system functions.

14.At this point, you can plug in the pump for the first
time. When you plug in the power cord, the pump
will start and run for 15 seconds regardless of the
controller setting. If the inlet pressure is above the set
point, the pump will stop after 15 seconds.

15.When the pump is running and after it shuts off auto­matically, the system is at the boosted pressures.
Inspect the pipe and fittings again for water leaks. If
any leaks appear, unplug the pump, turn the water
main valve off, open a faucet to relieve the pressure
and repair the leak. Repeat this step until there are no
leaks in the system.

Figure 3:Typical bypass piping needed to allow removal of
pump for repair without shutting down household water
system.

To
Household

Water
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Hazardous voltage. Risk of dangerous or
fatal electric shock. Plug the pump into a 115 Volt, 60
Cycle, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protect­ed grounded outlet only. The pump is equipped with a
3-wire grounded cord and plug. Do not modify or

remove the plug. Make sure the outlet meets the
National Electric Code or the Canadian Electrical Code,
as applicable. To avoid dangerous electrical shock haz­ard, keep the cord dry at all times. See Figure 2.

AUTOMATIC PRESSURE CONTROLLER

The Automatic Pressure Controller mounts on the pump.
It protects against:

• Run-dry operation;

• Overheating;

• Frequent starts caused by small water losses in the system;

• Pressure drop.
The Automatic Pressure Controller features the following

LEDs and controls:
“POWER ON” LED: indicates that the unit is electrically

connected and that voltage is present. The pump is ready
to operate.

“PUMP ON” LED: indicates that the pump is running
and actually pumping water.

“WATER FAILURE” LED: indicates that no water is
detected coming into the pump.

“TEMPERATURE FAILURE” LED: indicates that the tem­perature inside the pump has reached 158° F (70° C).

“Starting Pressure” dial: allows you to set the system
pressure at 15 to 45 psi (103 to 310 kPa). The pump will
start automatically when the system pressure drops
below the pressure point which you have set on the
“Starting Pressure” dial.

“Reset” button: resets any safeties which have tripped
and allows the pump to restart.

NOTE: The unit will not respond if the ‘RESET’ button is
held down. It must be pressed and released to activate
the reset function.

NORMAL OPERATION OF THE 3075SS

Burn Hazard. NEVER run the pump dry.

Running the pump without water may cause pump to
overheat and cause burns to persons handling the pump.
It may also damage the impeller and may damage the
seal, causing leaking or flooding, and will void the war­ranty. Fill the pump with water before starting it.

Make sure that the 3075SS has been properly installed,
primed (see page 4), and that the suction pipe is unob­structed and open.

Turn the ‘STARTING PRESSURE’ dial to the minimum
desired system pressure.

Plug in the pump. The ‘POWER ON’ and ‘PUMP ON’
lights will come on indicating, respectively, that voltage
is present and that the pump is ready to operate.

The pump will start and will continue to operate until 15
seconds after the system pressure has risen past the set­point on the “STARTING PRESSURE” dial and flow has
stopped.

WHEN DOES THE PUMP
STOP OPERATING?

Pressure Set-Point/No Flow: The pump will stop operat-

ing and the ‘PUMP ON’ LED will go off 15 seconds after:

• The system pressure is above the point set by the
STARTING PRESSURE dial, and

• The flow has stopped.
This is normal operation.
Restart: A water flow in the system greater than

1 GPM or a drop in pressure below the STARTING
PRESSURE set-point will cause the pump to restart and
the ‘PUMP ON’ LED to light up. The pump will contin­ue to operate until 15 seconds after:

• It reaches the set pressure, and

• The flow stops.
NOTE: The 15-second delay in shutting off the pump

prevents rapid cycling when water faucets are being
turned on and off quickly (for example, when brushing
teeth, etc.).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Motor will not run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped DISCONNECT POWER; Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Power cord not plugged in Plug into 115 Volt grounded outlet.

Motor runs hot and Voltage is too low Check voltage being supplied to pump.
overload kicks off or

Impeller not moving freely Check that impeller moves freely and is not clogged.

motor does not run
and only hums

Motor runs but no Improper priming Re-prime according to instructions.
water is delivered*

Clogged water filter Stop pump, shut off water, and change filter cartridge. Filter should be

installed on discharge side of pump.
Discharge valve closed Open valve.
Pipe size too small Re-pipe using pipe of the same size as suction and discharge ports on pump.
Impeller is plugged Clean impeller.
Pipes are frozen Thaw pipes.

*Pump does not Corroded pipes Replace with plastic or new steel pipe.

deliver water to full

Piping is too small in size Re-pipe using pipe the same size as suction and discharge ports on pump.

capacity

Pump not being supplied with Enlarge inlet pipe; check well pump system.
enough water

Low voltage Make sure outlet is at 115 Volts.

* (Note: Unplug
pump; then open
faucets and see if
water is flowing
through system).

Pressure Drop/No Flow: Normally, when the pump
starts, it will very quickly generate pressure and sense
flow. If there is no flow and the pressure does not rise, it
senses a “no water” condition. It can also sense this dur­ing operation if the water supply to the pump fails. To
protect the pump from running dry:

• 15 seconds after it detects “no water”, the pump will
stop operating,

• The ‘PUMP ON’ LED will go out, and

• The ‘WATER FAILURE’ LED will begin flashing.
Restart: Make sure that the suction line is not obstruct-

ed, and that it is connected to a water source.

• Press and release the ‘RESET’ button.

• The ‘PUMP ON’ LED should light up, and

• The ‘WATER FAILURE’ LED should stop flashing.

If flow is adequate, the pump will operate until it
reaches the set-point pressure and the flow stops.

High Temperature: When the water temperature inside
the pump reaches 158°F (70°C),

• The pump will stop operating,

• The ‘PUMP ON’ LED will go out, and

• The ‘TEMPERATURE FAILURE’ LED will begin flashing.
Restart: Wait 20 minutes to let the water temperature

drop below 104°F (40°C):

• Make sure that the pump is supplied with water and

that the flow is unobstructed.

• Press and release the ‘RESET’ button.

• The ‘PUMP ON’ LED should light up, and

• The ‘TEMPERATURE FAILURE’ LED should stop
flashing.

• If not, let it cool some more and retry
NOTE: If the pump continues to run hot, shut it off

and call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867.

LUBRICATION

The motor is lubricated at the factory for the life of
the bearings. The pump seal is water cooled and self
lubricating.

PUMP SERVICE

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or

cause death. Unplug the pump and controller before ser­vicing them. Do not handle the pump or controller or
attempt to work on the pump with wet hands or while
standing on a wet or damp floor.

The motor has an auto-reset thermal overload protector.
If the motor overheats, the overload will cut off the
power to prevent damage and will reset after the motor
cools. If the overload trips repeatedly, check the pump
for the cause (low voltage, a clogged impeller, etc.).

Repair Parts 8

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Key Part No. 3075SS
No. Description Used 1/2 HP

1 Pump Body Kit (includes Bolts) 1 FPP1801
2 Internal Parts Kit 1 FPP1870
3 Capacitor 1 171P5750
4Wiring Box/Cover/Gasket Kit 1 FPP1802
5 Fan Guard 1 721S1090
6 Shaft Seal and O-Ring Kit 1 FPP1850

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