Installation 4
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Performance
Installation
1. This unit can be installed in sump pit with
minimum diameter of 12” (30cm) and depth of
12” (30cm). Sump pit may be constructed of tile,
concrete, steel or plastic. Check local codes for
approved materials.
2. Install pump on solid, level foundation, as near as
possible to center of sump pit. Do not hang pump
from discharge pipe or power cord.
NOTICE Pump must be level (column must be vertical)
when operating. If motor is tilted, internal start/run
switch may overheat and damage motor.
3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth or sand
surfaces. Clean sump pit of small stones and gravel
which could clog the pump. Keep pump inlet
screen clear.
4. Thread discharge pipe into pump body carefully to
avoid stripping or crossing threads.
NOTICE Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on
plastic pipe or pump. Pipe joint compound can attack
plastics and damage pump.
5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short
length of rubber hose (1-5/8” (41mm) I.D., e.g.
radiator hose) can be connected into discharge line
near pump using suitable clamps.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn
or kill. Pump is designed for 115V., 60 HZ operation
and requires an individual branch circuit of 15 amperes
capacity. It is supplied with a 3-wire cord set with
grounding-type plug for use in a 3-wire, grounded
outlet. Do not cut off the round grounding prong. For
safety, outlet must always be electrically grounded to
a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water
pipe or a properly grounded metallic raceway or
ground wire system.
6. Locate Float Rod Guide (Key No. 6) about 6”
(16cm) below motor. Clamp guide to column with
screw provided.
Risk of flooding. Be sure that guide is
securely clamped so that float rod is vertical and can
move up and down freely. If float is angled or binds,
pump may not start, allowing flooding to occur.
7. Screw float onto threaded end of rod. Threads on
rod will cut threads into corrosion resistant float.
8. Insert plain end of float rod up through eye of
rod guide.
9. Slide one rod stop on float rod before passing rod
through eye of pump switch. Slide 2nd rod stop on
rod after passing through eye of switch. Position
2nd rod stop flush with top of rod.
10. Position lower rod stop to within 8”(20cm) of
switch lever arm. With lower rod stop in this
position, pump will automatically cycle at
approximately 2-1/2” (6cm) off and 10-12” (25-
30cm) on. For faster cycling, move lower rod stop
closer to switch lever arm.
11. If pump discharge line is exposed to outside
subfreezing atmosphere, then portion of line
exposed must be installed so any water remaining
in pipe will drain to outfall by gravity. Failure to do
this can cause water trapped in discharge to freeze
which could result in damage to pump.
12. Install an in-line check valve (Flotec No. FP0026-
6D) to prevent flow backwards through pump after
pump shuts off.
NOTICE Flotec check valve FP0026-6D is equipped
with an air bleed hole to prevent airlocking the pump.
If using a check valve without an air bleed hole, drill a
1/8” (3.2mm) hole in discharge pipe just above pump
body but below the check valve to prevent air locks.
13. After all piping and controls have been installed,
unit is ready for operation.
14. Run pump through one cycle to check float
switch operation.
Risk of sudden starts. Can cause
electrical shock and personal injury. The pump motor
is equipped with automatic resetting thermal protector
and may restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an
indication of motor overloading as a result of operating
pump at low heads (low discharge restriction),
excessively high or low voltage, inadequate wiring,
incorrect motor connections, or a defective motor.
5098 0705
Discharge
About 6"
About 8"
Check
Valve
(Purchase
Separately)
GPH (LPH) at total feet (M)
5 ft (1.52)
10 ft (3.05) 15ft (4.57) 20 ft (6.09)
3000 (11
355L)
2460 (9
312L)
1620 (6
131L)
0 (0L)
