INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL (QD4150
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1. motor to match supply voltage Power cord should be protected by conduit or by cable and be of proper gauge It should be no longer than necessary Power should be drawn directly from a box with circuit breaker protection or with a fused disconnect switch Se aS gt a oe oS 10 11 D w oi amp R ae QuietDrive BRACKET FLANGED LOCK NUT DRAIN PLUG C Da P BOLT Motor illustration is for reference only Clean and inspect all pump parts 0 ring seal seats motor shaft etc Apply sealant to the bracket bore ID wall and around the seal case follow sealant mfg instructions Silicone sealant can be used allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure Gasgacinch can also be used Press carbon graphite seal into bracket while taking care not to damage carbon graphite face Place slinger rubber washer over motor shaft and mount bracket to motor Carefully lubricate the seal seat elastomer OD and impeller hub ID with water Press the seal seat into the impeller hub making certain that the ceramic is in evenly the sealing surface should be parallel with the impeller hub Carefully lubricate carbon graphite and ceramic sealing surfaces with CLEAN water Do not use silicon lubricants or grease Assemble Bracket to motor with four M bolts Thread impeller onto shaft and tighten If required remove motor end cap and use a screwdriver on the back of motor shaft to pre2. QuietDrive Motor Permanently Lubricated ball bearings no service required Lubrication Rotary Seal Requires no lubrication after assembly The pump must be drained before servicing or if stored below freezing temperatures Periodic replacement of seals may be required due to normal carbon wear Prime system with water and purge all air from suction piping Insufficient Prime Install check valve Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump Insufflcient Power Verify proper voltage Some models are dual voltage 115 230 Ensure valves are open Insufficient Prime cone eae Ensure plumbing is clear including suction strainers check valves etc Flow Restriction E Verify check valve orientation and direction of permitted tow Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer if applicable Air leak Fix air leaks at flttings connections strainer basket etc This typically occurs on the intake side System Incompatibility Verify hydraulic compatibility i e pump amp pipe are sized for the system Air leak Fix air leaks at flttings connections strainer basket etc This typically occurs on the intake side System Incompatibility Verify hydraulic compatibility i e pump amp pipe are sized for the system i crigenb Bours veny power supply and connection from panel to pump Verify proper voltage Some models are dual voltage 115 230 En
3. able to a defect in materials or workmanship including repairs performed under this breach of any express or implied warranty are not the responsibility of QuietDrive and to the extent permit warranty Malfunction for any other reason including but not limited to misuse negligence accident or tampering with ted by law are hereby excluded both for property damage and to the extent not unconscionable for personal parts incorrect wiring or improper installation will not be remedied under this warranty injury damage Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 2 QuietDrive speciflcally does not guarantee chemical compatibility and expressly does not warrant units from any prob so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you lems caused by chemical attack or failure due to incompatibility of tuid being pumped with pump materials of construction 8 This warranty does not apply to any malfunction arising out of any application of this product other than normal use Purchaser shall also retain and present to QuietDrive evidence of purchaser s compatibility tests under actual operating unless such application is upon request speciflcally approved in writing by QuietDrive conditions 9 The provisions of this warranty are severable and if any provision shall be deemed invalid the remaining provisions 3 All warranty repairs must be performed by QuietDrive or a QuietDrive authorized company Purchas
4. d trademark of Porter Manufacturing Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont Company All rights reserved 2010 Universal Pond Supply QuietDrive WARNING Please read completely before you install or operate your new pump This is an external out of pond pump It is NOT submersible Do NOT allow this pump to become submerged Never run dry Max case pressure 65 PSI MAX FLOW gph 4200 MAX HEAD feet 12 VOLTS 115V MOTOR HP 1 8 MOTOR Enclosed INLET 2 FNPT DISCHARGE Made in the USA 1 1 2 FNPT Please fill in for future reference MODEL SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED Please fill out the warranty registration card in this manual QuietDrive We congratulate you on your choice of the QuietDrive Centrifugal Pump It has been carefully designed using the advantag es of today s technology and carefully constructed to give you the dependability of yesterday To insure proper performance we urge you to carefully follow the instructions in this manual If you have any questions call QuietDrive for assistance Please read carefully When properly installed the QuietDrive will provide dependable trouble free service 1 Locate the pump as near the water source as possible A flooded suction situation is preferred The pump is not self priming therefore if the fluid level is below the pump a swing check valve must be installed and the pum
5. er must retain shall remain in full force and effect the purchase receipt and present it with this certiflcate as proof of ownership and entitlement to warranty repairs 10 Rights under this warranty are not assignable without the express prior consent in writing by QuietDrive and regard Unauthorized repairs will not be compensated by QuietDrive and are not the responsibility of QuietDrive and if less of the terms of such consent in writing such assignee shall have no greater rights than his assignor had against such repairs damage the product such damages are not remedied under this warranty QuietDrive 4 Purchaser shall bear all shipping packing and insurance costs and all other costs excluding labor and parts necessary 11 After the warranty period units requiring maintenance or repair may qualify for our exchange program The ex to effectuate repairs under this warranty 5 Periodic check ups are not covered by this warranty Name Address City State ____ Zip Model Serial Number YEAR Date purchased Where purchased WARRANTY Activate your warranty by filling out this form and mailing to QuietDrive change program provides an opportunity to repair replace your pump and or motor at a nominal charge Please refer to the Exchange Policy or contact QuietDrive for details and current pricing Universal Pond Supply 1021 Old Fallston Road u 2 ri Ve Fallston MD 21047 410 879 3900 Gasgacinch is a registere
6. p primed prior to start up Figure 2 Mount motor base to a secure immobile foundation 3 Use only plastic fittings on both the intake and discharge ports Seal pipe connections with Teflon paste These fittings should be self supported and in neutral alignment with each port i e Fittings must not be forced into alignment which may cause premature line failure or damage to the pump volute For non flooded installations a strainer basket and check valve are recommended 4 Never restrict the intake Keep both input and discharge lines as free of elbows and valves as possible Always use pipe of adequate diameter This will reduce friction losses and maximize output 5 The QuietDrive is not self priming It must not be run dry We recommend a flooded suction installation Please read carefully When properly installed the QuietDrive will provide dependable trouble free service N BALL VALVE BALL VALVE FLOODED SUCTION SUCTION PUMP LIFT SWING CHECK VALVE WARNING DO NOT RUN DRY Figure 2 WARNING ALWAYS SHUT OFF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OR SERVICING THIS PUMP All electrical wiring should meet state and local ordinances Improper wiring may not only be a safety hazard but may permanently damage the motor and or pump 230V 50 HZ MOTORS AVAILABLE CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER FOR INFORMATION Check that supply voltages match the motor s requirements Check motor wiring and connect according to instructions on
7. sure valves are open Flow Restriction Ensure plumbing is clear including suction strainers check valves etc Low Flow Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer if applicable Prime system with water and purge all air from suction piping Verify airtight plumbing on the suction plumbing especially flttings Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer if applicable Cavitation Increase pipe size where possible Decrease suction pipe length reduce the number of elbows etc Verify hydraulic compatibility i e pump and pipe are sized for the system Insufflcient Power Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump Sporadic Operation Poor Ventilation Verify proper voltage Some models are dual voltage 115 230 Ensure adequate air ow over motor to prevent overheating Verify airtight plumbing on the suction plumbing especially flttings Cavitation Clean out leaves or other debris from basket strainer if applicable Increase pipe size where possible Decrease suction pipe length reduce the number of elbows etc Verify hydraulic compatibility i e pump and pipe are sized for the system Excessive Noise Verify power supply and connection from panel to pump Insufflcient Power Verify proper voltage Some models are dual voltage 115 230 Ensure valves are open Flow Restriction Ensure plumbing is clear including suc
8. tion strainers check valves etc Verify check valve orientation and direction of permitted tow 6 This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties which now or hereafter might otherwise arise with respect to this product Any and all limited warranties including the warranties of merchantability and fltness for particular purpose shall have no greater duration than the duration period of the express written warranty This product is warranted to the initial purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of initial applicable to this product and shall terminate automatically the expiration of such duration period Some purchase and for a period of 2 years for QuietDrive products In the event this product malfunctions within two years from states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to the date of purchase the sole obligation of QuietDrive hereinafter referred to as QuietDrive will be to repair the unit or you No action shall be brought for breach of any implied or express warranty after one year subsequent to the replace with an equivalent new or factory refurbished unit at QuietDrive discretion subject to the following conditions expiration of the duration period of the express written warranty 7 Incidental and consequential damages caused by malfunction defect or otherwise and with respect to 1 The malfunction is proved attribut
9. vent shaft rotation while tightening Replace motor end cap Seat large O ring in volute slot and assemble volute to bracket with screws washers and nuts Tighten in a cross pat tern 30 in lbf Install drain plug with its O ring in volute drain hole Before operating pump allow a proper cure time for the sealant used in step 2 Shut off power to motor before disconnecting any electrical wiring from the back of the motor Disassemble volute from bracket by removing the screws Remove cap covering shaft at back of motor and with a large screwdriver prevent shaft rotation while unscrewing impeller Remove ceramic piece from impeller If you are replacing the seal Detach bracket from motor Remove carbon graphite seal from bracket by pressing out from the back Do not dig out from the front If you are replacing the seal
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