How to Install a Well Water Submersible Pump

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Inspect the well

   Check the details on the submersible motor looking for power supply rating, identify whether it is a 2-wire single phase, a 3 wire single phase and needs a pump stater box or 3 phase configuration.
   
   Check that the submersible pump drop cable suits the motor cable and motor and is correctly rated for submersion in water.
   
   Check that the fittings match the outlet on the pump, the rising main and the bore cap., Use supplied grease to lubricate and seal splined shaft on assembly.
   
   Tape poly pipe or lay flat fitting with thread tape and screw into pump., Follow instructions supplied with kit., Fit rising main to pump and roll out.
   
   Fit bore cap to the other end of rising main., Attach stainless steel safety cable to pump and roll out with rising main and drop cable.
   
   Attach safety cable end to bore cap allowing for the rising main to stretch., You can also use zip ties.
   
   Allow some slack for the rising main to stretch.
   
   I always tape the full length of the cable splice to the rising main to protect it.
   
   Allow a couple of metres extra drop cable to be doubled up and taped to the rising main below the bore cap.
   
   This might be required if the cable splice or motor need replacement at a later date.,, Feed the assembly down the hole, pay particular attention to preventing damage to the electric drop cable.
   
   The assembly should be suspended by the bore cap on top of the casing., Attach bore cap to vehicle with a sling and "D" shackle.
   
   Position roller over well.
   
   Position vehicle to allow the pump to be lowered into well.
   
   Drive vehicle toward well.
   
   Lower the last meter by hand if possible or allow the well cap to bump over roller and into position on the casing., Allow a few moments for the water to reach the surface.,,
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   Step 2: looking for signs of external damage to casing

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   Step 3: check the depth and standing water level.

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   Step 4: Inspect the supplied components.

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   Step 5: Fit motor to pump.

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   Step 6: Splice drop cable to motor cable with supplied cable splice kit.

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   Step 7: Lay pump assemble next to water well.

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   Step 8: Roll out drop cable alongside rising main.

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   Step 9: Attach the drop cable to the rising main with 4-6 turns of grey duct tape every 4–6 meter (13.1–19.7 ft) apart.

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    Step 10: Check that the fittings are tight

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    Step 11: check the cables are secure and slack to allow for stretch.

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    Step 12: If the weight of the assembly is light enough to handle

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    Step 13: gently lower the pump end into the well with an assistant to hold the bore cap end.

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    Step 14: If the weight of the assembly cannot be safely handled a roller made from a car wheel may be used.

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    Step 15: Connect pump starter

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    Step 16: pump controller and pump protection device to power supply and test pump.

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    Step 17: On completion of the initial test proceed to connect the required pipe work to the bore cap.

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    Step 18: Finally test pump operation and operation of pump protection devices and controls.

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