Star Lawn Pump User Manual

LAWN PUMP QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

WHAT CONTROLS WILL YOU USE WITH

THIS PUMP?

NOTE: This pump can be used with a variety of

controls. See control manufacturer’s instructions for details.

HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE THIS PUMP FROM 230V TO 115V

A B

230V

The motor of this pump is dual voltage and can run on either 115V or 230V. This pump is pre-set in the factory to run at 230V.

the 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.

1. Disconnect the

HOW TO PRIME YOUR PUMP

CAUTION: All pumps must be primed (filling

outlet union and separate the pipe.

Priming plug with pressure gauge

Air relief plug

Inlet

Outlet

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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

Pipe Support

Water Level

Foot Valve

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Discharge to Sprinkler System

Outlet Pipe

Inlet Pipe

Motor Cover

Pump Start Relay Pressure Switch with

Tank

Indexing Valve

CHECK YOUR BREAKER BOX

This pump is wired for 230V

230V

Need 115V?

see sectioN 4

115V

WARNING: Always disconnect pump from electricity before performing any work on the motor.

For 115V 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.

A B

115V

1. 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.

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.

Pipe Tee

023474 G