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Solaram™ Surface Pump

HIGH LIFT SOLAR WATER PUMP

Instructions • Installation & Maintenance

Your pump will fail if not properly installed and maintained.

Keep these instructions in a dry, safe place.

Please Record your Model Number _____________ Serial Number ______________

SOLARAM SURFACE PUMP is a rugged, efficient and versatile pump for photovoltaic

applications. It is designed for domestic, livestock and irrigation use where reliability and long-

term economy are vital. It is designed for SURFACE water sources, such as shallow wells,

springs, pond, river or holding tank. It can push uphill hundreds of vertical feet (1000 ft. max),

over miles of pipeline, and can provide pressure for home and irrigation water. It can run

directly from a photovoltaic array (through a Linear Current Booster or other pump controller)

or from a battery system.

This is an “oil-filled diaphragm pump”. It combines the high efficiency of piston action with the

dirt and dry-run tolerance of rubber diaphragms. It is a high precision machine with strict

maintenance requirements, so please follow these instructions carefully.

PACKING LIST

1 PUMP/MOTOR UNIT OR MOTOR may be packed separately

1 3/4” FLEXIBLE HOSE (outlet) 5 or More Feet Long (DO NOT SHORTEN)

1 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (installed at end of outlet hose)

1 DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT KIT

1 QUART NON-TOXIC CRANKCASE OIL

WARNING: CHECK OIL in the sight-glass (one on 400-series, two on 200-series): OIL

MUST be filled to the line. Air trapped in the crankcase may cause diaphragm rupture. If oil

level is low, follow steps 8 - 10 under "Diaphragm Replacment" below.

MOTOR ASSEMBLY

If your pump was received with the motor packed separately, mount the motor with the bolts

provided. Adjust the position of the motor carefully, for proper belt alignment and tension. See

“Maintenance” for further instructions.

INTAKE PIPING

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Solaram™ Surface Pump HIGH LIFT SOLAR WATER PUMP Instructions • Installation & Maintenance Your pump will fail if not properly installed and maintained. Keep these instructions in a dry, safe place. Please Record your Model Number _____________ Serial Number ______________ SOLARAM SURFACE PUMP is a rugged, efficient and versatile pump for photovoltaic applications. It is designed for domestic, livestock and irrigation use where reliability and longterm economy are vital.
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MAXIMUM SUCTION CAPACITY is 20 vertical feet at sea level. At higher elevations, subtract 1 foot per 1000 feet elevation. It is best to minimize the vertical lift and the distance on the intake side of the pump. Use minimum 1” pipe for intake. A short flexible hose is provided to make connection to the pump easy. If a slapping noise is heard, then there is too much intake suction. Place the pump closer to the water source, or take other measures to reduce suction.
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is seeing maximum pressure) turn handle Counter Clockwise (loosening) until water begins to release from the valve. Now tighten slightly, only until the release of water stops. Be sure that any discharge from the valve will not do any damage or cause problems. A hose or pipe may be attached to relief valve outlet for this purpose.
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Upon rupture of diaphragm, crankcase oil may contaminate drinking water. Non-toxic oil prevents health hazard. Ordinary 30-Wt oil may be substituted if toxicity is not a concern. You may obtain non-toxic oil by the quart, from Dankoff Solar Products, or in larger quantities from some oil distributors. It is used in food processing and meat packing machinery. DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT AND OIL FILL PROCEEDURE You need: 1. A clean place to work. 2. Diaphragm Kit. 3.