Connecting a Pump Start Relay

Connecting a Pump Start Relay

NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is an electronic device that uses a current from the controller to actuate a separate electrical circuit to energize a pump to provide water to your system.

The controller should be mounted at least 15 feet (4.5m) away from both the pump start relay and the pump. When a pump start relay comes on it sends out surges that may potentially cause damage to a controller that is mounted to close. When a pump is to be operated by the controller, a pump start relay must be used. Hunter offers a full range of pump start relays for most applications.

  1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing.
  2. Connect common wire to the screw slot C (Common) and the remaining wire from the pump relay to the MV screw slot.

Relay current draw must not exceed .35 Amps. Do not connect controller directly to pump – damage to controller can result.