INSTALLATION

www.burcam.com INSTRUCTIONS
2190 Dagenais Blvd.West
LAVAL (QUEBEC)
TEL: 514.337.4415
FAX: 514.337.4029
MODEL
CANADA 506221P
H7L 5X9 [email protected]
AND BY-PRODUCTS LIKE
Your pump has been carefully packaged at 506227P
the factory to prevent damage during shipping. ETC.
However, occasional damage may occur due JET PUMP
to rough handling. Carefully inspect your pump
for damages that could cause failures. Report any Please read these
instructions carefully.
damage to your carrier or your point of Failure to comply
purchase. to instructions
and designed
operation of
this system,
may void the
Factory set voltage 115 V
warranty.
Connecting volatge changing :
Before changing the voltage connection :
A) Ensure the power to the pump is disconnected.
B) Open motor junction box cover.
C) Please select the up knob position for 115 V
or down knob position for 230 V.
D) Connect to appropriate power source.
E) Close motor junction box.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS :

This fine pump that you have just purchased is designed from the latest in material and
workmanship. Before installation and operation, we recommend the following procedures:

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES TO ENSURE YOU COMPLY
A
WITH THE REGULATIONS. THESE CODES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH YOUR SAFETY IN
MIND. BE SURE YOU COMPLY WITH THEM.

B WE RECOMMEND THAT A SEPARATE CIRCUIT BE LEAD FROM THE HOME ELECTRICAL

DISTRIBUTION PANEL PROPERLY PROTECTED WITH A FUSE OR A CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE
MOTOR HAVE TO BE SECURELY PLUGGED INTO A PROPER ‘GFCI’ ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
CONSULT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR ALL WIRING.

C THE GROUND TERMINAL ON THE THREE PRONG PLUGS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED.
THEY ARE SUPPLIED AND DESIGNED FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

D NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OR PRODUCT WITH THE

POWER CONNECTED. DO NOT ONLY UNSCREW THE FUSE OR TRIP THE BREAKER, REMOVE
THE POWER PLUG FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

Monthly Mandatory check-up:

1. Inspect the pump for any obvious condition that necessitates cleaning, correction, adjustement or repair.
2. Clear the surrounding of any paper, leaves or other debris.
3. Assure that the pump is secure for proper operation.
4. Assure that there is adequate clearance from any combustible materials or stucture. Stored materials must be
kept away from the pump. Shelves or cabinet structures must not be in close proximity over the pump.
5. Assure that the motor is securely plugged into a proper GFCI electrical outlet.
6. Test the GFCI outlet by pressing its test switch. This should prove that the outlet is energized and will trip
off to protect against a ground fault. Be sure to reset the GFCI by pressing its reset switch.
7. Observe that the plumbing can carry the water safely into the residence.

MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR DRILLED WELL APPLICATION (indoor use only)

Shallow well pump installation Tank installation
 Desired length of polyethylene 1” pipe, 100 PSI, CSA or  Desired length of 1” braided hose (750919) to link up from
UL approved, to link up from pumping level to pump. pump to tank. Keep tank as close as possible from pump.
 1 x 1” foot valve (750756 or 750752P).  1 tank T (650651).
 1x well seal, as per well casing diameter (750929 6” x 1”).  1 drain valve (650659)
 1 x 1” well seal elbow (750860).  2 1” female adaptor.
 1 x 1” male adaptor (750865 or 750871).  1 1” male adaptor (750865 or 750871).
 8 x 1”/1” stainless steel clamps (750885).  3 1” stainless steel clamps (750885).
 Teflon tape.  Teflon tape.

Tools
Screwdrivers, hacksaw to cut pipe, knife to assist NOTICE
in pipe cutting, round file to smooth pipe ends, pipe This unit is not designed for applications involving salt
wrench, adjustable wrench to tighten fittings. water or brine. Use with salt water or brine will void
warranty.

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APPLICATION FEATURES

 This pump is designed for shallow well  Totally enclosed, fan cooled motor,
installation for a suction level up to 25 feet. bearing to bearing. Built for a continuous use

 Capacity :  Full time connected run capacitor, to eliminate

starting wear vs regular motor.
25’ 425 US GPH
20’ 480 US GPH  Thermal and overload protection.
15’ 670 US GPH
10’ 760 US GPH  Noryl impeller, built-in injector
5’ 850 US GPH
 3/4HP, 115/230V AC, 60Hz, 8.4/4.2A, (17A/9A when start).

FRICTION LOSS IN PIPE

NOT INCLUDED

INSTALLATION STEPS

NEVER RUN THE PUMP DRY

We recommend that you install your pump in a clean and dry location where there is adequate room
STEP 1 for servicing at a later date. Protection from freezing temperatures and good ventilation should be
considered as well, to provide the pump an environment for long life. Locating the pump as close as
possible to the water source will reduce friction losses encountered in the suction pipe.

Friction losses in the suction pipe must be taken into consideration when the horizontal offset is greater
than 50 feet. The suction pipes should be increased from 1” to 1 1/4”. This will reduce friction losses and
allow the pump to give
maximum performance.

A new well should be checked to determine that it is free from sand. Sand will damage the seal and the
impeller. Have your well driller clean the well before your installation.

Never run the pump dry. Damage to the seal may occur. Fill pump body and suction pipe with water
before turning on the power.

THE RUN OF HORIZONTAL PIPE FROM THE TOP OF YOUR WELL

INTO THE HOUSE, WHERE YOUR PUMP WILL BE LOCATED, MUST BE
INSTALLED IN A TRENCH, BELOW THE FROST LEVEL OF YOUR AREA.

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 SHALLOW WELL APPLICATION
(SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 7)

STEP 2 Cut the desired length of poly pipe to run from the top of the well to the pumping level.
Smooth the pipe cuttings with your round file. (Check that no cut-out parts are left inside
of pipe. This may block pump injector or impeller).
Tape male adaptor threads with teflon tape and thread adaptor into the foot valve.
Slide 2 stainless steel clamps over one end of pipe and use torch to soften pipe. Insert
the male adaptor and foot valve into this pipe end. Tighten clamps with screwdriver
when cool. For security against leaks, we suggest to install 2 stainless steel
clamps on each adaptor.

STEP 3 Insert the well seal elbow thru the opening of the seal.
Slide 2 stainless steel clamps over the free end of the previously cut pipe and soften
pipe with your torch. Attach pipe to the well seal elbow (end protruding at bottom of well
seal). Tighten clamps with screwdriver when cool.

Install the well seal and piping assembly into your well casing. Tight down the well seal
STEP 4
bolts using your adjustable wrench.

To facilitate servicing at a later date, you may use a pitless adaptor and a sealed well cap instead
of an elbow and a well seal as describe in steps 3 and 4.

Install your pump in the house, on a sound foundation, as close as possible to the
STEP 5
basement wall. Locate and screw your injector body to your pump body. Locate the
suction inlet in the front of the injector. Thread an adaptor into inlet using teflon tape.
Do not over tighten.

STEP 6 Cut the desired length of pipe from pump location to the well seal and connect both
ends using the previous way, with stainless steel clamps and torch.
Do not fill in your trench to the house until you have checked for any leaks in
your connections or trouble in your water system.

Sand or well points are limited to areas where water bearing sand or gravel lies below
STEP 7
the surface, and where there are no boulders or rocks to interfere with the driving into
for sand
the ground of the point.
or well
The amount of water any “one” well point will supply is usually rather limited.
points
Sometimes, it is necessary to use more than one point to increase the supply of water,
entering to the pump’s suction.

THE IMPORTANT INSTALLATION STEP IN USING WELL POINTS IS THAT A CHECK VALVE MUST
BE USED IN THE SUCTION PIPE LEADING TO THE SUCTION INLET, AS CLOSE TO THE PUMP AS
POSSIBLE, TO KEEP SUCTION LINE AND PUMP WELL PRIMED.

CONTINUE ON PAGE 5 & 6 FOR TANKS AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STEPS

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 TANKS INSTALLATION
(SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 8)

Packaged systems have the pump mounted directly to the tank. The pump to tank plumbing
STEP 9 fittings are pre-assembled in factory. You only have to connect the discharge line of your
system to your home’s plumbing distribution line.
When using a separate tank from your pump, we recommend to install a captive air tank as
shown in our typical installation diagram, that is air injected into the tank at the factory. This
air, which is in addition to atmospheric pressure, increase the ability of the tank to deliver more
water between on/off cycles, thus increasing the efficiency of your water system. Connect the
pump discharge to the tank T, using adaptors and braided hose, then, connect the other side of
tank T to your home’s plumbing distribution line.

Make sure that the precharged air pressure (before connecting the tank) is 2 PSI less
than the starting pressure setted on the pressure switch of your pump.
If you adjust the air pressure after the installation, follow these steps:
- Check the starting pressure of the pump on the pressure gauge;
- Disconnect the power to the pump;
- Open nearest fawcet to the tank and relieve all pressure in tank, then close the
fawcet;
- Adjust the air pressure of the tank (by pumping or removing air at the snifter
valve) 2 PSI below pressure switch “ON” setting;
- Turn power back on to pump.

Your tank is now well precharged. Run the pump through a few cycles to verify that it works
properly.

Other types of tanks may be used, as galvanized standard tanks, epoxy or glass lined tanks.
STEP 9
for epoxy
These products do not achieve the benefits of the captive air tanks.
or glass
lined Epoxy or glass lined tanks with float have to be precharged by the installer. Assuming tank is
tanks plumbed to pump and all connections are checked for leaks, follow these steps:
- Run pump thru one complete cycle, until pump shuts off;
- Disconnect the power to the pump;
- Open nearest fawcet to the tank and relieve all pressure in tank, then close the
fawcet;
- Close service line gate valve;
- With a car tire pump, inject air into the snifter valve located in tank. Watch pump
pressure gauge and stop pumping air when pressure reachs 2 PSI below pressure
switch “ON” setting;
- Return power back on to pump;
- Run pump through one complete cycle;
- Open service line gate valve.

Your tank is now well precharged. Run the pump through a few cycles to verify that it works
properly.

Not recom- Galvanized standard tanks require an air volume control to be used with jet pump. We do not
mended for recommend the installation of this type of tank with your jet pump. This type of galvanized tank
galvanized
tanks
is recommended with piston pumps.

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 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

STEP 10
VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH

1.POWER off
1
2 2. Please SELECT the up knob
position for 115 V or down knob
position for 230 V.

Electrical line
from home
distribution 3. CONNECT to the appropriate
panel. power source.

BLACK

RED
TO MOTOR LEAD
GREEN

GROUND

We recommend that a licensed electrician be employed to do wiring to the pressure switch.

Permanently ground the motor in accordance to the electrical codes for your area.

Do not use an extension cord to connect your pump to the power source. From your
distribution panel to the pressure switch, we recommend a wire gauge not smaller than 14
gauge.

Pressure switch setting (start/stop 20/40 or 30/50) has been made in factory. An adjustment
may be done to give other operating pressures.

Adjustment or modification of start/stop setting of pressure switch have to be done carefully.

Turn adjustment nut half turn at a time.

Turn nut 1 clockwise to raise start and stop pressure setting. Never turn nut 2. This will
change the 20 PSI range between start and stop pressure and may damage your tank’s
bladder or modify the efficiency of your water system. Check system operation after each
adjustment.

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 SHALLOW WELL APPLICATION

STEP 5
Install your pump and thread
an adaptor into inlet.

STEP 6
Cut poly pipe and
connect both ends.

STEP 3
Cut poly pipe
and install the
foot valve.

Well point optionnal installation

STEP 7
You may install one or more sand points
STEP 4 to increase the supply of water.
Install well seal and
piping into well casing.

Check valve, close

to pump.

STEP 2
Cut poly pipe and
install the foot valve.

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 TANK INSTALLATION

Pressure switch 1/4’’ connection

if not supplied with the pump Snifer valve to
adjust air pressure

Pressure gauge
1/4’’ connection

Relief valve
for pumps with
more than 75
PSI of capacity
1/2’’ connection

Drain valve
1/2’’ connection 1’’ MNPT or 3/4’’
FNPT connection

STEP 9
Connect the pump
discharge to the tank ‘T’
To home’s plumbing
distribution line

From well

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 REPAIR PARTS Model 506221P

REF ITEM DESCRIPTION REF ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 510108 Pump body 10 510112 Seal plate O ring

2 510107 Pump body screw 11 510113 Seal plate

3 750769 Pressure gauge 13 510114 Motor

4 510104 Drain plug + O ring 14 510115 Capacitor

15 510116 Connection box

5A 510106 Adaptator 1X1 NPT
31 510117 Fitting
5B 510105 Adaptator 1X1 1/4" NPT
32 750748 Tube
6 510109 Venturi / diffuser / O ring
33 750957S Pressure switch
7 510110 Impeller

9 510111 Mechanical seal

506221P 2017

Repair parts may be ordered from your authorized point of sale or from BURCAM PUMPS

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CHECKLIST

NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OR PRODUCT WITH THE POWER
CONNECTED. DON’T JUST UNSCREW THE FUSE OR TRIP THE BREAKER, REMOVE THE POWER
FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION

Switch is off position Turn switch to on position

Motor does Blown fuse Replace
not run. Tripped breaker Reset
Dirty pressure switch Clean
Defective pressure switch Replace
Defective motor Replace

Pump not primed Prime with clean water

Motor runs Leaky suction line Check pipe and pipe connections
but no water is Foot valve plugged Clean
delivered. Ejector nozzle clogged Clean
Water level below foot valve Check foot valve level
Suction lift to great Water level lower than lift capacity
Improper voltage Check voltage

Water level below foot valve Check foot valve level

Pump does not
Ejector nozzle clogged Clean
deliver to full Excessive friction in pipe Too small or dirty pipe
capacity. Improper voltage Check voltage

Leaky discharge line Check all pipes for leak

Pump does not Motor not up to normal speed Check power cable and voltage
shut off. Improper setting of pressure switch Reset or replace
Ejector nozzle clogged Clean

Pressure tank waterlogged Drain tank and restart

Pump starts Leaky foot valve Replace
and stop too Leaky suction line Check pipe and pipe connections
often. Foot valve do not close properly Clean or replace
Pressure switch out of adjustment Adjust on/off setting
Leaky discharge line (toilet etc.) Check all pipes for leak

Leaky suction line Check pipe and pipe connections

Air spurts from
Gaz in water Check and consult factory
fawcets. Airlogged tank (galvanized) Replace air volume control

TO THE END CONSUMER

If you have any problems with the product, before advising the store, where you’ve purchased the
pump, please contact us at 514 337-4415 , and ask for our sales department, and they will be pleased to
help you with any questions you might have, concerning your installation.

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