Lorentz PS200 User Manual

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1 WARNINGS .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 SYSTEM REPORT FORM ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 8
PHOTO GALLERY ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 INSTALLING THE SOLAR ARRAY....................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Location of the Solar Array ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Solar Array Assembly Methods ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Solar Array Mounting Rack ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Orienting the Solar Array to Solar South ....................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Setting the Solar Array Tilt Angle ................................................................................................................... 13
5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Controller, Junction Box, and Conduit .......................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Grounding and Lightning Protection ............................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Solar Array Wiring.......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Solar Array Disconnect Switch in the Junction Box ...................................................................................... 19
5.5 Junction Box (Controller Input) Wiring .......................................................................................................... 20
5.6 Maximum RPM Setting.................................................................................................................................. 21
5.7 Submersible Pump Cable and Splice.......................................................................................................... 22
5.8 Wiring Order for Correct Rotation ................................................................................................................. 23
5.9 Low-Water Probe for Dry-Run Protection ..................................................................................................... 24
5.10 Automatic Control For Full-Tank Shutoff ....................................................................................................... 25
5.11 Battery-Based Systems ................................................................................................................................ 27
5.12 Pressurizing Systems .................................................................................................................................. 28
6 PREPARING TO INSTALL THE PUMP ................................................................................................................ 30
6.1 WARNINGS about Handling Helical Rotor Pumps ...................................................................................... 30
6.2 Drop Pipe ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Safety Rope and Binding .............................................................................................................................. 32
6.4 Installation in a Surface Water Source ......................................................................................................... 33
6.5 Deep Well Setting — How Deep? ................................................................................................................ 34
6.6 Coping with Dirty Water Conditions ............................................................................................................. 34
6.7 Utilizing a Low-Production Water Source ..................................................................................................... 35
6.8 Installing the Pump Under a Windmill or Hand Pump Cylinder .................................................................. 35
7 IN-WELL ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 36
7.1 Rubber Spacers (Models -07, -10, -14, -20 only) ......................................................................................... 36
7.2 Machine Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 37
7.3 Hand Installation........................................................................................................................................... 37
7.4 Sanitizing the Well ........................................................................................................................................ 38
8 OPERATING THE PUMP ..................................................................................................................................... 39
9 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................ 41
9.1 If The Pump Doesn’t Run ............................................................................................................................. 41
9.2 Inspect The System ...................................................................................................................................... 42
9.3 Electrical Testing..........................................................................................................
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9.3.1 Table of AC running current for PS200 and PS600 systems ................................................................................................................44
9.3.2 Table of AC running current for PS1200 systems.................................................................................................................................. 44
9.4 If The Pump Runs But Flow Is Less Than Normal ...................................................................................... 46
9.5 Problem Report Form ................................................................................................................................... 47
9.6 Electrical Testing Illustrated ......................................................................................................................... 50
Contents

Lorentz PS200 Specifications

General

Brand	Lorentz
Model	PS200
Category	Water Pump
Language	English