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installation, a 3/16" (5 mm) vent hole must be drilled in the discharge pipe below the check valve and pit cover to purge
the unit of trapped air. Vent hole should be checked periodically for clogging. The vent hole on a High Head application
may cause too much turbulence. If you choose not to drill a vent hole, be sure the pump case and impeller is covered
with liquid before connecting the pipe to the check valve. NOTE: THE HOLE MUST BE BELOW THE BASIN COVER
AND CLEANED PERIODICALLY. Water stream will be visible when pump is operating.
4. Pump should be checked frequently for debris and/or build up which may interfere with the float
“
on
”
or
“
off
”
position. Repair and service should be performed by an Authorized Service and Warranty Center.
5. Maximum operating temperature for standard model pumps must not exceed 130
°
F (54
°
C).
6. Do not operate a pump in an application where the Total Dynamic Head is less than the minimum Total Dynamic
Head listed on the Pump Performance Curves.
7. For health reasons, do not unplug, turn off, or disable pump and use pump tank system as a way to fill up a sink or
laundry tray, etc.
8. Pumps must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances. Pumps are not to be installed in locations classified as hazardous in accordance with National Electric
Code, ANSI, NFPA 70.
Pre-Installation
APPLICATION
This Sump and Effluent Pump is designed for sump and effluent applications. Use this pump only for pumping
water.
This pump has not been tested or approved for use in swimming pools or in salt-water marine areas. It is also not
engineered to be run continuously as a “fountain” or “waterfall” pump.
TOOLS REQUIRED
MATERIALS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
Phillips
Screwdrive
Flathead
Screwdriver
Safety goggles
1-1/2 in. or 2
in. 90
°
elbow
Hand
Hacksaw
or PVC
Cutter
Tape Measure
Thread Tape
Wrench
1-1/2 in. or 2 in.
check valve
1-1/2 in. or 2
in. discharge
pipe
Cable Ties
Pipe Wrench
Channel
Locks
