Installation / Operation
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For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
INSTALLATION
1.
This unit can be installed in sump pit with min-
imum 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 dam-
age 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 careful-
ly to avoid stripping or crossing threads.
NOTICE
Do not use ordinary pipe joint com-
pound on plastic pipe or pump. Pipe joint com-
pound 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.
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 safe-
ty, 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. 9) about 6"
(16cm) below motor. Clamp guide to column
with screw provided (Key No. 2).
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 remain-
ing in pipe will drain to outfall by gravity.
Failure to do this can cause water trapped in
discharge to freeze which could result in dam-
age 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 valves are equipped with
an air bleed hole to prevent airlocking the
pump. If using a check valve that is not a Flotec
valve, 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.
Unexpected Starts.
The pump
motor is equipped with auto-
matic 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 connec-
tions, or a defective motor.
OPERATION
Risk of Burns.
Do not touch sump
pump, pump motor, water, or dis-
charge piping when pump is connected to electrical
power. Always disconnect pump cord (power)
before handling.
1.
Plug this unit into a 115V outlet, on an individ-
ual branch circuit, with a Class A, 15 amp
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).
Consult your local electrician for information
and availability.
2.
Fill sump pit with water, pump will start auto-
matically when lower rod stop actuates switch
lever arm. When upper rod stop actuates switch
lever arm, pump will stop.
NOTICE
Do not allow pump to run dry.
Risk of Shock.
Before attempt-
ing to service, always discon-
nect power from unit.
3.
The motor is equipped with an automatic reset
thermal protector to protect unit from overheat-
ing. When motor has cooled sufficiently, switch
will reset automatically and restart motor.
Repeated tripping could be caused by low volt-
age, long extension cords, clogged impeller,
very low head or lift, etc. Cycling of protector
will cause eventual motor burnout.
