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Solar Power & Pump Company, located in Elk City, OK, was founded in 1998 by CEO/Owner Dennis 
Austin.    Dennis  graduated  from  SWOSU  in  Weatherford,  OK  with  a  B.S.  in  Industrial  Technology.  
He  spent  many  years working  all  over  the United  States  building  advanced  systems  including,  but 
not limited to, remediation equipment, pumps and controllers, emergency power systems, as well as 
programming  automated  systems  and  controls.    Eventually,  he  moved  back  to  western  Oklahoma 
and his family roots, and began selling and installing solar water pumping systems.  Noticing some 
trends  and  possible  positive  changes  within  the  machinery  and  design  of  the  current  systems  out 
there, he decided to branch out and have his own solar submersible pump designs manufactured. 

In 2008, SunRotor

®

 Solar Products was born.  Using knowledge gained from  throughout his career, 

paired with the knowledge passed along from family in the water business, the first highly efficient 
and affordable SunRotor

®

 solar pump was introduced to the market.  Since then, more models have 

been added, as well as new features, with new and innovative designs and functions planned for the 
future. 

In late 2013, Solar Power & Pump Company expanded once again, this time purchasing a well-known 
and established solar surface pump line, Dankoff Solar out of Santa Fe, NM.  Dankoff Solar has been 
offering  solutions  for  solar  surface  water  pumping  applications  for  36  years,  and  perfectly 
complements the SunRotor

®

 solar submersible pump product line.  Pairing the two products, many 

of  our  customers  are  finding  new  and  inventive  ways  to  meet  any  number  of  water  demand 
applications. 

It is the goal of Solar Power & Pump Company to not only bring the most efficient and cost effective 
products  to  the  market,  but  to  continue  to  grow  the  industry.    Currently,  there  is  new  technology 
being developed, with hopes of changing how the world meets their water delivery needs.  

One  of  the  biggest  factors  in  Solar  Power  &  Pump  Company’s  success  has  been  its  growing  dealer 
base.    Their  eager  willingness  to  provide  the  highest  level  of  customer  service  has  been  without  a 
doubt pivotal to the company’s continued growth and success.  These values and work  ethic, which 
are  well  known  in  the  South  or  any  small  farming  community,  have  expanded  well  beyond  the 
region, and are now experienced throughout the global market in a manner that makes us all proud. 

Last,  but  certainly  not  least,  thanks  need  to  be  given  to  the  loyal  Solar  Power  &  Pump  Company 
customers.    Through  their  patience  and  understanding,  a  wonderful  partnership  has  been  formed, 
and  their  word  of  mouth  has  been  some  of the  best  advertising  ever experienced.    For that,  thanks 
alone could never be enough. It is the hopes and dreams of Solar Power & Pump Company that all 
the work put into new product development, as well as continuing to make the current products both 
more efficient and cost effective, will show our vast gratitude.  Please never hesitate to contact us by 
any  form,  be  it  phone,  e-mail,  or  website  submission  for  any  number  of  reasons—product  inquiry, 
suggestions, etc.  Thank you again. 

SunRotor

®

 Solar Products Team 

Summary of Contents for Solar Pump

Page 1: ...SunRotor Solar Pump Installation and Resource Manual...

Page 2: ...ing Pole Guide for Top Of Pole Mounts 9 5 6 Seasonal Tilt of the Solar Array 10 5 7 Solar Array Wiring 10 5 8 Grounding and Lightning Protection 12 6 Pump Controller Installation 15 6 1 Pump Controlle...

Page 3: ...gs 24 9 2 Wiring the Controller 24 9 3 Wiring Power to the Controller 26 9 4 Post Installation Testing 26 10 Troubleshooting 26 10 1 If the Pump Doesn t Run 26 10 2 Inspect the System 27 10 3 Electric...

Page 4: ...LLC All Rights Reserved REGISTRATION FORMS Please look through the following form and fill out before during and after as needed This form is necessary to REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY The information provi...

Page 5: ...Pump Serial Number Controller Model Controller Serial Number System Power PV Direct Battery System If PV Number of Panels Solar Panel Brand Solar Panel Wattage Watts Operating Voltage V Well Depth ft...

Page 6: ...pump Protect the pump from sunlight or other heat sources SunRotor solar pumps are CLEAN WATER PUMPS Extreme sand or silt may cause the pump to stop or fill the pipe with debris Running it under these...

Page 7: ...Module Mounting Rack 3 Water Pipe 4 Well Seal Assembly 5 Low Water Sensor 6 Submersible Pump 7 Conduit and Wiring from Controller to Well Seal 8 Wiring Harness from Controller to Solar Modules 9 DC I...

Page 8: ...al weather resistant connection box with cooling fins cast on the back It has a clear cover which allows visible inspection of all of the connections and LED status lights It offers a wide operational...

Page 9: ...ill reduce the power substantially slowing or possibly stopping the pump 5 3 SOLAR ORIENTATION For optimal performance the solar array must be oriented within 10 of true solar south Depending on locat...

Page 10: ...local soil conditions is consulted FIGURE 5 1 MOUNTING POLE GUIDE Module Area Pole Size Steel Pipe Depth in Ground Height Above Ground Hole Diameter 15 SQ FT 2 SCH40 2 3 8 OD 30 36 48 72 8 12 20 SQ FT...

Page 11: ...WIRING WARNING Photovoltaic arrays generate hazardous voltages A 48 Volt nominal array can generate nearly 100 volts when disconnected from load All wiring MUST be done by qualified personnel in compl...

Page 12: ...ts to the controller completing the circuit Since this array is wired in series the voltage doubles to 76 VDC VMP or average up to 90 72 VDC open circuit the watts double to 390W 195W x 2 and the curr...

Page 13: ...ns are not taken A proper connection to ground earth is important as it allows static electricity to discharge to earth helping to prevent the attraction of lightning In case of a nearby lightning str...

Page 14: ...er s ground terminal is connected to an effective ground path Bond the structural components and electrical enclosures Interconnect the PV array frames the mounting rack and the ground terminals of al...

Page 15: ...negative ground If the wiring distance to the pump exceeds 100 feet particularly in a high lightning area or a charge controller that requires negative grounding DC rated surge protection devices are...

Page 16: ...tor controller features adjustable speed control low water and tank full sensor connections linear current boosting technology and an adjustable timer that allows well recovery up to 30 min after the...

Page 17: ...6 2 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER CAUTION Direct sunlight can reduce the life of the controller Mount the controller so it is shaded from the mid day sun The easiest location is under the PV a...

Page 18: ...ses and closes the circuit The pump will shut down until the water level decreases and the remote switch returns back to the open position Well_L Solid or flashing Red This indicator light is illumina...

Page 19: ...ving it in the reverse direction which could generate potentially harmful voltage to the controller Most check valves have an arrow indicator displaying the direction of flow make sure the arrow is fa...

Page 20: ...ram 7 4 SAFETY ROPE It is recommended that the safety rope be polypropylene or polyethylene water well safety rope It can be purchased from your Authorized SunRotor Dealer or local pump supply store I...

Page 21: ...rope must be bound to the drop pipe with tape of an industry approved UL listed variety See Figure 7 2 Binding Diagram Pipe wrap tape is recommended First wind tape around the pipe more than one turn...

Page 22: ...ht The use of flexible conduit running from the top of the well seal or cap to the controller is recommended This will help against contamination and damage from animals Please inform your Authorized...

Page 23: ...tize the well prior to pump installation This can be done with chlorine bleach or a dry chlorine compound poured down the well just before or just after a pump is installed Consult a local supplier or...

Page 24: ...ng these warnings will void the warranty Lay a barrel metal oil drum or similar rounded object next to the wellhead Run the pipe cable and rope over the round surface to ease the downward bend and to...

Page 25: ...ety or correct wiring are present this process please contact your Authorized SunRotor Dealer or the SunRotor Technical Services Team at 1 866 246 7652 9 2 WIRING THE CONTROLLER Run the pump and senso...

Page 26: ...Your Wires attach them accordingly otherwise use Figure 9 1 SunRotor Pump Controller Wiring Diagram to wire the pump properly typically terminal 1 black terminal 2 blue terminal 3 brown on most SunRot...

Page 27: ...losed switch removing one end of the sensor cable or jumper will trigger the circuit logic to turn off the pump To test the timer function set the timer to a low setting somewhere between 0 and 5 arou...

Page 28: ...new installation 2 Make a visual inspection of the condition of the wires and connections Wires are often chewed by animals if they are not enclosed in conduit or buried Inspect the Controller 1 Open...

Page 29: ...a choice of probe sockets The black negative probe ALWAYS goes in the COM common socket The red positive probe varies and is specified below on each of the tests FIGURE 10 1 ELECTRICAL TESTING Test P...

Page 30: ...e a short circuit and can damage the equipment Access Open the controller cover to access the terminals The appearance of the terminals and or wiring may vary WARNING These tests pose potential shock...

Page 31: ...the pump There should be little or no leakage over a period of hours 6 Has the pump s speed control setting been moved lower than the maximum The speed control can slow the pump down to 30 of maximum...

Page 32: ...d remove the pump housing Remove the setscrews in the motor coupler rubber piece and unscrew the rotor from the motor shaft counter threaded turn clockwise to remove Install the new rotor and replace...

Page 33: ...or replaced contact the SunRotor Technical Services Team at 1 866 246 7652 or 1 580 303 4015 You will be provided with an RMA number ATTENTION DO NOT send any equipment back to SunRotor Solar Products...

Page 34: ...complements the SunRotor solar submersible pump product line Pairing the two products many of our customers are finding new and inventive ways to meet any number of water demand applications It is th...

Page 35: ...mping http www solarpowerandpump com why go solar Database of State Incentives for Renewables Efficiency another site very useful in trying to maximize your savings http www dsireusa org Renewable Ene...

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