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SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 120 or 230 V, 60 Hz

MOTOR, Split Phase

HORSEPOWER

3/4 HP ................ (RSWS75)

1/2 HP...................(RSWS50)

LIQUID TEMPERATURE RANGE

40° F- 120° F

CUT IN PRESSURE

30 PSI

CUT OUT PRESSURE

50 PSI

CONSTRUCTION

MOTOR HOUSE Cast Iron

SEAL PLATE Cast Iron

DIFFUSER Thermoplastic

IMPELLER Thermoplastic

SHAFT Carbon Steel

PUMP SUCTION 1-1/4 in. NPT

PUMP DISCHARGE 3/4 in. NPT

Shallow Well Jet Pump Water Systems

PERFORMANCE

Model PSI

0 ft.

5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft.

RSWS75

30 779 750 721 691 662 633

40 644 615 586 557

528 499

50 510 481 451 422

393 364

RSWS50

30 711 674 638 601

565 529

40 543 506 470 433

397 361

50 375 338 302 265

229 193

Intended for Indoor Use Only

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install,

operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety

information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property

damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual RSWS Series

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Shallow Well Jet Pump Water Systems Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual DESCRIPTION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Shallow well jet pumps are single stage resdential water pumps designed for pumping portable water in applications where the water is located less than 25 feet vertically from the pump. A pressure switch is a standard feature. The shallow well pump must be mounted to either a pre-charged, conventional type or free standing pressure tank. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 UNPACKING Inspect this unit before it is used.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT'D) Disconnect power and release all pressure from the system before attempting to install, service, relocate or perform any maintenance. Lock the power disconnect in the open (OFF) position. Tag out the power disconnect to prevent unexpected application of power. Débrancher de la source d’alimentation puis dissiper toute la pression du système avant d’essayer d’installer, de réparer, de déplacer ou de procéder à l’entretien.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual PRE-INSTALLATION (CONT'D) SURFACE WATER Water from a lake, storage tank, stream, pond and/ or cistern. This water is usually not fit for human consumption, but may be suitable for washing, irrigation or other household uses. GROUND WATER Water found in the water bearing stratum at various levels beneath the earth. Of all the fresh water found on earth only 3 percent is found on the surface and 97 percent is underground.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual INSTALLATION (CONT'D) 5. Slope the horizontal pipe upward toward the pump to eliminate trapping air. Sloping the pipe will also aid in priming the pump. DRIVEN WELL (FIGURE 12 ON PAGE 11) 1. Drive the point several feet below the water table. NOTE: A packer type foot valve can be installed in the well (Figure 2, Illustration B). This type of foot valve allows the well to be filled with water when priming and makes the inlet pipe much easier to test for leaks.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual ELECTRICAL (CONT'D) CHART 3 - RECOMMENDED FUSING & WIRING DATA - 60 HZ MOTORS Distance in Feet From Meter to Motor HP 1/2 3/4 1 VOLT Dual Element Fuse 250V 0 to 50 51 to 100 101 to 200 115 20 14 12 10 230 10 14 14 14 115 20 14 12 8 230 10 14 14 14 115 20 12 10 8 230 10 14 14 14 Wire Size * above is the suggested size only. Check with local or state code for proper sizing.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual MAINTENANCE system to operate. If the air volume control is good, the pump will shut off at the desired cut-off and will be adjusted correctly. Disconnect power and release all pressure from the system before attempting to install, service, relocate or perform any maintenance. Lock the power disconnect in the open (OFF) position. Tag out the power disconnect to prevent unexpected application of power.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5. Remove the two cap screws and diffuser from the seal plate to expose the impeller. 6. Remove the small end cap on the end of the motor opposite the impeller. 7. With a large screwdriver, keep the shaft from rotating and remove the impeller by hand (standard right hand thread). Be sure to hold onto the seal plate when removing the impeller from the shaft.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual RSWS Series 1. Disconnect all power from the pump 2. Open faucet nearest the tank and allow all of the water to drain from the tank and pump. 3. Remove 4 cap screws, do not disconnect pressure switch. 4. Remove pump housing from pump assembly, move it out of the way. 5. Using a ¾” socket remove venturi from pump housing 6. Using a 11/16" socket and extension remove nozzle from pump housing 7.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Suggested Remedies Pump will not start or run 1. Power off 1. Turn power on or call power company 2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3. Faulty pressure switch 3. Replace 30/50 pressure switch 4. Motor overload tripped 4. Let cool. Overload will automatically reset 5. Low supply voltage 5. Contact an electrician 1. Line voltage does not match selector switch 1.
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Figure 12 - Well Types (A) SPRING: A spring that emerges from the ground. Occurs when water in permeable materials is trapped between impermeable material as rock or clay. SHALE (B) LAKE, STREAM or POND: Surface water, unless treated, is usually not safe for human consumption. It may be used for purposes such as washing or irrigation. (B) LAKE, STREAM, POND (A) SPRING (D) DRIVEN WELL: Pipe with a pointed screen is driven into the ground below the water table. The depth is usually less than 50 feet.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual LIMITED WARRANTY For three years for RSWS Series models from the date of purchase, from an authorized dealer, RIDGID Water Systems will repair or replace, at its option for the original purchaser, any part or parts of its Well Pumps or Water Pumps (“Product”) found upon examination by RIDGID Water Systems to be defective in materials or workmanship. Please call RIDGID Water Systems (1-877-9RIDGID) for warranty instructions.