Star VPH User Manual

VERTICAL JET PUMPS

IL0316

IL0438

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS MANUAL

FW0636

0413

Supersedes

0909

IL0319

“VA” SERIES 1/2 - 1-1/2 HP

FULLY AUTOMATIC

CONTROL VALVE

3/4 - 1-1/2 HP TWO STAGE

“VS” SERIES 1/2 - 1-1/2 HP

SEMI AUTOMATIC

CONTROL VALVE

3/4 - 1-1/2 HP TWO STAGE

“VPH” SERIES - 1 HP

SEMI AUTOMATIC

CONTROL VALVE

1 HP SINGLE STAGE

EJECTORS AND ADAPTERS

L0195

IL0435

“VS” SERIES 1/2 - 1-1/2 HP

HORIZONTAL POSITION

USING OPTIONAL 135276

PUMP BASE

Single pipe ejector,

leather packers

for 2” wells

RIGHT ANGLE WELL ADAPTERSTRAIGHT WELL ADAPTER

L0437

135258

MOTOR SPECIFICATION CHART

PUMP

MODEL

NO.

VS207P VA207P

VPH10 1 1 18 9 230V 1” 1-1/4” 1” 15-1/2” 6-1/2” 14-1/2” 56 lb. VS210P VA210P VS215P 1-1/2 2 25 12.5 230V 1” 1-1/4” 1” 18-1/8” 9-1/4” 15-1/8” 76 lb. All motors are single phase 60 Hz., 3450 RPM. Motor can be changed to either 115V or 230V by following diagram on motor decal. Pressure switch settings are 30 - 50 PSI for the above models.

HP STG.

3/4 2 18 9 230V 1” 1-1/4” 1” 17” 9-1/4” 15-1/8” 67 lb.

1 2 21 10.5 230V 1” 1-1/4” 1” 17-5/8” 9-1/4” 15-1/8” 72 lb.

NAMEPLATE

MAX AMPS

115V 230V DISCHG. SUCTION PRESS. H W L WT.

MOTOR

CONNECTED

FOR

TAPPING SIZE INCHES DIMENSIONS INCHES

EJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND WELL ADAPTER SELECTION CHART

EJECTOR

ORDER

NO.

SP20BL 2” Brass, Leather

SP20CL

SP22CL

*129205 1-1/4” turned coupling required. Order separately.

EJECTOR

DESCRIPTION

2” Cast Iron,

Leather

2” Cast Iron,

Leather

EJECTOR

DROP PIPE

TAPPING

1” F

1-1/4” M

1” F 2” x 1”

1-1/4” M 2” x 1-1/4”

WELL SIZE /

DROP PIPE

2” x 1”

2” x 1-1/4”*

WELL ADAPTER

REQUIRED

PACKAGE

NO.

129719 127025

129720 129723

129719 127025

129720 129723

Rt. Angle

TYPE

Straight

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Read these installation instructions in detail before installing your pump. Be sure to check the following:

1. Be certain the motor is connected for the correct line voltage being used (check motor nameplate).

2. Be certain the pump is completely primed before starting. Otherwise damage may occur to the seal. EVERY pump is tested before leaving the factory, and its performance depends largely on the installation.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

A. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as

the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational

Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

B. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.

C. Do not kink power cable and never allow the cable

to come in contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces, or

chemicals.

D. Protect the power cable from coming in contact with

sharp objects.

E. Be careful when touching the exterior of an operating

motor--it may be hot enough to be painful or cause injury.

With modern motors, this condition is normal if operated

at rated load and voltage. Modern motors are built to

operate at higher temperatures.

F. Make certain that the power source conforms with the

requirements of your equipment.

G. Always disconnect power source before performing any

work on or near the motor or its connected load. If the power disconnect point is out-of-sight, lock it in the open position and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power. Failure to do so could result in fatal electrical shock.

H. Do not handle the pump with wet hands or when

standing in water, as fatal electrical shock could occur. Disconnect main power before handling unit for ANY REASON!

I. Unit must be securely and adequately electrically

grounded. This can be accomplished by wiring the unit to a grounded metal-clad raceway system or by using a separate ground wire connected to the bare metal of the motor frame or other suitable means.

J. WARNING: Risk of electric shock. This pump has not

been investigated for use in swimming pool areas.

K. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

L. NOTE: Pumps with the “CSA” mark are tested to UL

standard UL778 and certified to CSA standard C22.2 No. 108.

PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS

I. Location

A. Pump can be located at the well or can be offset some

distance away from the well. For best performance, it

should be located as close to the well as possible.

B. Location can be in the basement, a pit below ground, or

in a pump house above ground.

C. Ventilation and drainage must be provided to prevent

damage from moisture to the motor and pressure switch.

D. The pump and all piping must be protected from freezing.

E. Pump and pipe line must be drained when not in use if

there is any danger of freezing.

II. Well Conditions

A. New wells should be pumped clean of all sand and

foreign matter before installing the pump, or damage may

result to the operating parts.

B. The foot valve should be installed a minimum of five feet

from the bottom of the well to prevent sand, mud or other

foreign matter from entering the system.

C. The well must be capable of furnishing a sufficient

quantity of water to satisfy the demands of the pump and

personal needs. The water level must not draw down

below the maximum rated depth of the pump, or loss of

capacity and prime will result.

D. For weak well installations, see Paragraph A under Deep

Well (Double Pipe System) installations.

E. For sanitary reasons, install a well seal or pitless adapter

as required and in accordance with local and state

codes.

III. Piping

A. Old or badly scaled pipe should not be used, because

dislodged flakes of scale can cause stoppage of the

ejector nozzle and malfunction the entire system.

B. Use only pipe in good condition, free of rust and

scale. Threads should be sharp, cleanly cut and with a

minimum of two threads remaining when connection is

completely drawn up.

C. On galvanized steel pipe installations, the ends should

be reamed to ensure maximum capacity.

D. All joints and connections should be doped (male threads

only) and drawn up tightly.

CAUTION: THE ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE AIR AND WATER TIGHT FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION

IV. Type of Pipe

A. Plastic or galvanized steel pipe may be used in the

installation of jet pumps.

B. Plastic pipe must have a minimum pressure rating of 160

P.S.I.

C. DO NOT USE PLASTIC PIPE IN THE WELL ON

SINGLE PIPE EJECTOR INSTALLATIONS.

V. Well To Pump Piping

A. All offset piping should slope upwards from well to pump.

B. Avoid dips or pockets in offset piping, or air will

accumulate at high points and make priming difficult.

C. Install unions at pump and at well to aid in servicing.

D. Allow enough room around pump and piping installation

for using pipe wrenches, and for service and installation.

E. Do not use piping of sizes smaller than those listed in

Chart 1, or pump will not operate properly.

CHART I

PIPE SIZES REQUIRED FOR HORIZONTAL

PIPING BETWEEN PUMP AND WELL

Distance:

Well to

Pump

0’ - 25’ 1-1/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1” 25’ - 50’ 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 50’ - 75’ 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1-1/4”

75’ - 100’ 1-1/2” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 1-1/4” 100’ - 125’ 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 125’ - 150’ 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2” 1-1/2”

3/4 HP 1 HP 1-1/2 HP

Suc. Press. Suc. Press. Suc. Press.

NOTE - USE PIPE JOINT COMPOUND ON

EXTERNAL THREADS OF ALL CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION

I. Deep Well (Double Pipe System)

Application - Where the inside diameter of well is 3-1/2 inches or larger. (See illustration C & D).

A. Attach the foot valve to the ejector using a galvanized

steel or plastic nipple. Add sufficient pressure pipe (1”) and suction pipe (1-1/4”) to submerge ejector 10 to 15’ below pumping water level, making certain foot valve is at least 5 feet from bottom of well. If pressure pipe and suction pipe of the same diameter are used, be sure to identify them clearly so that they will be connected to the proper tappings of the pump.

If a known weak well exists, replace nipple with 34 feet of

1” tail pipe between the ejector and the foot valve. This will provide a continuous source of water for the pumping system.

B. Check pipe and foot valve for leaks by filling pipes with

water. A continuous loss of water indicates a leak in the piping, foot valve or unions, and must be corrected.

C. If no leaks are found, connect pressure and suction pipes

from well to pump using piping of the same diameter as the suction pipe (1-1/4”) and pressure pipe (1” ) tappings of the pump. For long offset distances, refer to Chart I. for the proper pipe size.

D. Unions in suction and discharge piping near pump and

well will aid in servicing. Leave enough surrounding room so that wrenches can be used without difficulty.

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