1. This pump is supplied with
a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment
plug. To reduce risk of
electrical shock, be certain
that it is connected only
to a properly grounded,
grounding-type receptacle.
2. Septic tank is to be vented
in accordance with local
plumbing codes.
3. Do not smoke or use spark-
able electrical devices or
flame in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.
4. A septic sump condition may
exist and if entry into sump
is necessary, then (1) provide
proper safety precautions per
OSHA requirements and
(2) do not enter sump until
these precautions are strictly
adhered to.
5. Do not install pump in location
classified as hazardous per
N.E.C., ANSI/NFPA 70 - 2001.
Failure to heed above cautions
could result in injury or death.
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Thank you for purchasing your
HYDROMATIC pump. To help
ensure years of trouble-free
operation, please read the
following manual carefully.
Before Operation:
Read the following instructions
carefully. Reasonable care and
safe methods should be practiced.
Check local codes and require-
ments before installation.
Attention:
This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely before using this
product and refer to it often for
continued safe product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MANUAL. Keep it
in a safe place so that you may
refer to it often.
WARNING: Before handling
these pumps and controls,
always disconnect the power
first. Do not smoke or use
sparkable electrical devices or
flames in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.
To reduce risk of electrical
shock:
Risk of Electrical Shock:
This pump has not been investi-
gated for use in swimming
pool areas.
General
Information
Pump
Warning
2. Make sure float (automatic
models) hangs free. It should
not come into contact with
side or bottom of sump pit.
3. Make sure sump is free of
string, cloth, nails, gravel, etc.
before installing pump.
4. Do not set pump directly on
the bottom of sump if it is not
solid. Raise the pump by
placing bricks or concrete
blocks underneath it.
5. Use steel or plastic pipe for
all connecting lines between
pump and sewer outlet.
Note: Some city regulations
do not allow installing a pump
with plastic pipe. Check local
regulations.
6. Hydromatic check valve
should be installed in
discharge pipe, at least twelve
inches above the discharge
outlet of the pump.
7. Connect to power source
using 3-prong grounded
115/230 volt AC receptacle.
Do not remove ground pin
from electrical plug. Do not
use an extension cord.
8. For proper automatic opera-
tion make sure the pump
power cord is plugged into
the back of the “piggyback”
receptacle on the switch cord.
9. Use pump submerged for
pumping waterlike liquids
(temperature to 120° F).
CAUTION: Do not pump
flammable liquids, strong
chemicals or salt water.
10.In applications where the
pump may sit idle for months
at a time, it is recommended
that the pump(s) be cycled
every few months to ensure
the pumping system is work-
ing properly when needed.
11.An audible alarm, such as
the Hydromatic Q-Alert
for high water conditions,
Pump
Installation
These important instructions
must be followed for satisfactory
performance of your pump.
Before installation, check
your local electrical and
plumbing codes.
1. Provide proper sump
Minimum Sump Diameter
W-A1
18"
D-A1
12"
V-A1
12"
Approx. Turn-On Level
W-A1
9-1/2"
D-A1
10"
V-A1
7-7/8"
Approx. Turn-Off Level
W-A1
3-1/2"
D-A1
4"
V-A1
3-3/8"