Safety • Installation
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Risk of burns . Motors can operate at high
temperatures. to avoid burns when servicing the pump,
allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling it.
Risk of explosion and hazardous gas .
septic system must be vented in accordance with local
plumbing codes.
• do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or
flame in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic sump.
• If a septic sump condition exists 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.
• Do not install the pump in any location classified as
hazardous by national electrical code, ansI/nFpa
70-1984.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
the pump.
do not run the pump dry. dry running can overheat the
pump and will void the warranty.
the pump requires periodic maintenance. check
the oil level and for water in the oil, as described
in Maintenance.
provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
the pump is frost-resistant to –4°F (–20°c) when stored
in dry conditions. It must not be allowed to freeze in
water after installation.
Installation
Handle with care. check the items received against
the packing list to be sure that all equipment has been
received. Inspect the pump for shipping damage. If any is
found, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
thank you for purchasing this Jung pumpen product. to
help ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read
the manual carefully.
this pump may be installed on an optional guide-rail lift-
out system for ease of inspection and service. otherwise,
install the pump on a hard, level (cement, asphalt, etc.)
surface. never place the pump directly on earth, clay,
sand, or gravel surfaces. an optional leg kit is available.
the basin or pit must be at least 24” (60 cm) in diameter
and 30” (76 cm) deep. reduce the number of bends in
the discharge piping to keep the outlet flow as smooth
as possible. Full dimensional information is found in
Product Specifications.
Install the pump as a free-standing unit, with a pipe
union in the discharge piping to allow removal for
servicing. Figure 1 depicts a typical sewage pump in an
ordinary pit.
the discharge piping must not be smaller than the pump
discharge. the pump must always be lifted by the lift-out
chain or cable and never by the power supply cable. see
Cord Lift Warning.
6256 0910
Risk of electrical shock and fire .
1. attempting to lift or support the pump by
the power cord can damage cord and cord
connections, expose bare wires, and cause a
fire or electrical shock.
2. use handle on top of pump for all lifting or
lowering of pump. disconnect the power
to the pump before doing any work on it or
attempting to remove it from the pit.
3. lifting or supporting the pump by the power
cord will void the warranty.
Risk of electrical shock .
Can burn or kill .
D o not lift pump by power
cord .
WARNING
Cord Lift Warning
6262 0910
Figure 1: Typical free-standing installation
