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VertiMAC™ Pump Switch - USER GUIDE

Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY:

 Subject to the conditions of this Three-Year Limited Warranty, Alderon Industries, LLC (“Alderon”) war

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rants to the original user or consumer of an Alderon product (the “Product”) that, for a period of three (3) years from the date of 

manufacture, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, and provided 
the Product is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Alderon.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this Limited Warranty does not cover: 

1. Alderon custom control units. Please see the One-Year Limited Warranty – Custom Controls.
2. Damage, defects or malfunctions resulting from (a) failure to properly install, operate or maintain the Product in accordance 
with printed instructions provided and with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices; (b) normal wear and 
tear; (c) abuse, accident or negligence; (d) de-installation and movement of the Product from its original installation location; 

(e) repair and/or modification of the Product without prior authorization from Alderon; (f) use of the Product for purposes other 

than for what it was designed and manufactured; or (g) conditions beyond the control of Alderon, including lightning and freight 
damages (hidden or visible). 

Contact parcel or the freight company for claims on freight damage in transit.

3 Cost of field labor or other charges incurred by you in removing and/or re-affixing the Product or any part or component 

thereof.
4. Transportation costs.

CLAIM PROCEDURE:

 To make a claim regarding breach of warranty, (a) the claim must be received by Alderon before the ex

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piration of the warranty period; and (b) the defective Product, or part thereof, must be returned to a designated Alderon location, 

FREIGHT PREPAID,

 together with proof of purchase. A return goods authorization must be received prior to the return of the 

defective Product or part. Please contact the sales representative in your area to determine the designated Alderon location for 

return and to obtain the return goods authorization. If you do not have a sales representative in your area, please call 218-483-

3034 to submit your claim, or mail notice of your claim to: 

  Warranty 

Claims

 

 

Alderon Industries, LLC

 

 

P.O. Box 827

 

 

Hawley, MN 56549

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:

 In the event of a warranty claim that Alderon determines to be covered by this Limited Warranty, Al-

deron will, at its option, repair or replace the Product.

The above limited warranty and this exclusive remedy are the sole express warranty and remedy given by Alderon on the Prod

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uct. No warranties or representations at any time made by any representative from Alderon shall vary or expand the provisions 

hereof. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT) OTHER THAN 
THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.  UPON THE EXPIRATION OF 
THE ABOVE STATED LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD, ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, 
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-IN-
FRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.  SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRAN-
TY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY 
FROM STATE TO STATE.

LIABILITY LIMITATION:

 In no event will Alderon’s liability to you or any other person or entity exceed the price paid to Alderon 

for the defective Product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ALDERON BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY 
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION, WHETHER ARISING 
OUT OF WARRANTY (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES) OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEG-
LIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ARISING FROM INSPECTION OR REMEDY DELAYS.  SOME 
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Three-Year Limited Warranty - Standard Products

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Summary of Contents for VertiMAC VM13 Series

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE MODEL NUMBER VM13 Series VertiMAC Pump Switch 13 Amp...

Page 2: ...onnecting Power 10 Testing 10 Additional Assembly and Product Information 11 12 General Operation 13 Sump Pump 13 Sump Pump with VertiMAC Sump Advisor System 14 Sump Pump with Battery Backup 15 Limite...

Page 3: ...ble local electrical and mechanical codes Refer to the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 Failure to properly install and test this product can result in personal injury or equipment malfunction 1 DISCO...

Page 4: ...or piggyback plug 13 Amp models 5 Sump Advisor Sensor The Sump Advisor sensor attaches on top of the VertiMAC pump switch and connects to the Sump Advisor alarm panel The sump sensor integrates the h...

Page 5: ...or lowers on the rod 4 Float Slides up and down the actuator rod to turn the pump on and off 5 Rubber Grommet Placed on the actuator rod at the determined location for desired pump differential 6 Pip...

Page 6: ...tial Maximum Differential Move the rubber grommet to the bottom of the actuator rod to create the largest pump differential which is six inches 6 0 Minimum Differential Move the float and rubber gromm...

Page 7: ...be released 1B using either a slotted screwdriver or 5 16 nut driver on the fastener nut 1A 1B STEP 2 INSTALL PIPE CLAMP Slide the pipe clamp through the loop on the pre installed pipe clamp bracket...

Page 8: ...bles and wires away from the float while mounting Note Do not completely secure pipe clamp and VertiMAC pump switch to the pipe until the off level has been determined See step 4 final mounting locati...

Page 9: ...ake sure level is above the intake to the pump to prevent dry cycling Refer to the instructions that came with the pump for complete operation information Once the pump switch is in the final mounting...

Page 10: ...the actuator rod is in the up position activated the pump should be on STEP 3 PUMPING RANGE After testing is complete the pumping range can be adjusted by moving the rubber grommet up or down the actu...

Page 11: ...switch housing and line up the holes Use a 2 phillips head screwdriver to securely fasten the bracket to the housing with provided screws INSERTING ACTUATOR ROD Slide the actuator rod arm upward into...

Page 12: ...cure the float on the rod The pump differential can be adjusted by sliding the rubber grommet up and down the actuator rod See step 1 determining pump differential on page 6 PUMP SWITCH PUMP OFF and P...

Page 13: ...l slide the rubber grommet up or down the actuator rod for the desired pumping range The applications are not limited to what is listed in this user guide Follow all individual instructions for sensor...

Page 14: ...tion When the water level rises the float pushes the actuator rod upward which activates the mechanism inside the pump switch housing and turns the pump on The Sump Advisor sensor will send a signal t...

Page 15: ...ump switch as a backup The cables for the backup pump switch and sensor are connected to the control panel for the battery backup system When the water level rises and activates the primary VertiMAC p...

Page 16: ...ertiMAC pump switch is mounted to the discharge pipe inside a six inch 6 0 pipe placed in the ground With the pump and discharge pipe inside the small size of the pipe a typical pump switch would not...

Page 17: ...ition while the pump continues to run Internal switch has failed The VertiMAC pump switch is at the end of its life cycle replace immediately Float in the up position but the pump does not turn on Pow...

Page 18: ...ting Temperature Certifications 120VAC or 240VAC 60 Hz voltage depends on part number 13 Amps 120VAC 0 5HP or 240VAC 1 5HP SJT 16 gauge Bare Lead no plug 120 240VAC Piggyback Plug 120VAC or 240VAC vol...

Page 19: ...r part Please contact the sales representative in your area to determine the designated Alderon location for return and to obtain the return goods authorization If you do not have a sales representati...

Page 20: ...Hawley MN 56549 Main Office Phone 218 483 3034 Website alderonind com General Inquiry Email info alderonind com Submit New Orders orders alderonind com UG00012_Rev01_VertiMAC Pump Switch 13A July 5 20...

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