Star Water Systems Star 4in Sub Instr2&3-wire - Manual (Page 10)

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ELECTRICAL HOOkUP FROM THE HOUSE TO PUMP AND PRESSURE TANk
10. Thread the cable from the house electrical
service through one of the holes in the side
of the pressure switch and tighten down the
electric wire strain relief.
CAUTION: Do not crush wire. (Fig. 10)
11. Connect the two wires from the house electrical
service to the outside pressure switch terminals
(L1 and L4). (Fig. 11)
12. Thread the cable from the control box through
the remaining hole in the side of the pressure
switch and tighten down the electric wire strain
relief.
CAUTION: Do not crush wire. (Fig. 12)
13. Connect the two wires from the control box to
the inside pressure switch terminals (L2 and L3).
(Fig. 13)
IL1162
L4
L1
Strain Relief
L4
L1 L4
L1
10
11
IL1165
12
L3
L2
IL1167
L2
L3
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ELECTRICAL HOOkUP FROM THE HOUSE TO PUMP AND PRESSURE TANk
14. Connect green ground wires from the control
box cable and the house electric cable to the
two ground screws on base of pressure switch.
Replace switch cover.
(Fig 14)
IL1182
Ground Screws
From
Control Box
From
Power Source
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Fuses blow 1. Incorrect voltage at motor 1. Check for correct wire size. Replace
undersize wire. Check line voltage, contact
power company if voltage is incorrect
2. Defective fuse box or incorrect fuses 2. Inspect fuse box wiring and correct. Install
the proper fuses
3. Defective pressure switch 3. Replace pressure switch or clean contacts
4. Control box malfunction 4. See control box checking and repairing
procedures. Replace defective components
5. Defective drop cable insulation 5. Check drop cable insulation resistance.
Pump must be pulled to replace defective
cable
6. Motor malfunction 6. Check motor winding resistance. Pump
must be pulled to replace defective motor
7. Pump malfunction 7. If all above checks are good, then pump is
probably bound. Pump must be pulled.
Check for sand or pump shaft misalignment.
Correct well condition if sand is the problem
Motor won’t start.
Fuses don’t blow
1. No power to start motor 1. Check voltage at line side of fuse box.
Contact power company if no power is
reaching box. Check voltage at load side
of fuse box and at other control devices in
circuit. Make necessary corrections
2. Defective drop cable or motor 2. Check motor winding resistance. Pump
must be pulled to replace defective cable or
motor