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Sewage Pump System

MODEL FP400C

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FP538 (Rev. 8/12/04)

READ AND FOLLOW

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the safety alert symbol.

When you see this sym-

bol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the

following signal words and be alert to the potential for per-
sonal injury.

warns about hazards that

will

cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that

can

cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that

will

can

cause

minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.

The label

NOTICE

indicates special instructions which are

important but not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual.

Check your local codes before installing. You must comply
with their rules.

Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.

Do not install the basin or pump in any location classified as
hazardous by the United States National Electrical Code (NEC),
or by the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), where applicable.

DESCRIPTION

FLOTEC Sewage Pump System, Model Number FP400C, is
ideal for basement installations, pumping below-grade toilets,
and laundry facilities. It includes a lightweight, corrosion resis-
tant sump/sewage basin, FPW73-15 and cover, FPW73-17P.
These basins are used for residential, commercial, and indus-
trial collection of sewage, effluent drainage and seepage
water. The basin cover kit includes an inlet hub, a gas tight
cover, vent and discharge grommets, cord seals, gaskets, and
hardware. Access openings allow for easy removal of the
pump without disturbing the vent connection. No special tools
or sealants are required.

NOTICE:

This unit is not designed for applications involving salt

water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

INSTALLATION

Explosion hazard.

Improper ventilation of

sewer gases can result in leakage of methane sewer gas, and a
possible explosion of fumes, resulting in severe injury or
death. Vent basin according to all local codes.

NOTICE:

Proper ventilation is needed to prevent negative

basin pressure and to provide air for proper aerobic activity
within the basin.

The sewage basin should be located at the lowest place in the
basement or area to be drained. Floor drains from other areas
in the basement may be tiled into the basin. Drain tile around a
house foundation may also be tiled into the basin, effectively
removing water and relieving pressure from this area.

Basin covers are used to exclude refuse from the basin.

NOTICE:

Read and understand this instruction manual before

your concrete floor is poured.

Installation Instructions

1. Dig the hole for the sewage basin and the sub-base. The

hole must be deep enough so the finished floor is flush
with the top of the basin. Refer to Figure 1, below.

NOTICE:

The sub-base should include 4” of sand or

gravel. The maximum diameter of crushed rock should be
1/2”. The recommended maximum diameter of pea gravel
is 3/4”.

2. Level the sub-base out, until it is smooth. Sharp rock can

damage the basin.

3. Install the basin on top of the sub-base.

4. Backfill around the basin with crushed rock, with a maxi-

mum diameter of 1/2”, or use pea gravel.

5. Insert the 4” inlet pipe through the rubber grommet. Insert

it 2 inches into the basin. Dish soap can be used to lubri-
cate the rubber grommet. If necessary, file the sharp
edges of the pipe to prevent damage to the grommet.

NOTICE:

The pipe should pitch down to the basin inlet at

1/4” per foot. This will cause the water to run into the
basin.

6. Attach the discharge pipe to the sewage pump. The dis-

charge pipe should stick up and out of the basin 6-10”.

7. Drill a 3/16” hole in the discharge pipe 3” above the

pumps discharge pipe thread.

P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115

Phone:

1-800-365-6832 •

Fax:

1-800-526-3757