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
or
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.
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P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone:
1-800-365-6832 •
Fax:
1-800-526-3757
E-Mail:
Web Site:
http://www.flotecpump.com
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2" Discharge Pipe
2" Checkvalve
Plug into a Properly
Grounded Outlet
4" Inlet Pipe
Slope @ 1/4"
Per Foot
Inlet Hub/Grommet
Poly Basin
Electric Cord
Grommet
Discharge
Grommet
Finished
Floor
2" Vent Pipe
Grommet
Do Not Mount
Vertically
2" Vent Pipe.
4" Backfill
Requirement
4" Compacted Sub-base
Requirement
Extend through
roof of building
or connect to
existing
vent pipe.
Poly Basin
Cover
3620 1199 INST
Figure 1 – Typical Installation
