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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
SUBMERSIBLE EFFLUENT PUMPS
ME45MC -11 ME45AC-11 ME45MC-21 ME45AC-21
MYERS
5937 0109
Page 1: ...pentair com MY1066 02 10 20 2020 All Rights Reserved INSTALLATIONAND OPERATIONMANUAL SUBMERSIBLE EFFLUENT PUMPS ME45MC 11 ME45AC 11 ME45MC 21 ME45AC 21 MYERS 5937 0109 5937 0109 ...
Page 2: ...2 MY1066 02 10 20 TABLEOFCONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information 3 General Information 4 Installation 5 Operation Maintenance 6 7 Parts List 8 Troubleshooting 9 Warranty 10 ...
Page 3: ...iring to a system control connect ground lead to the system ground Be sure that construction and access to septic sumps conform with all OSHA requirements Do not run the pump dry Dry running can overheat the pump causing burns to anyone handling it and will void the warranty The pump normally runs hot To avoid burns when servicing pump allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shutdown before handling...
Page 4: ...low Motor Duty Continious Discharge Adapter 2 NPT GENERAL INFORMATION MODEL MOTOR HP PHASE VOLTS CORD LENGTH MOTOR FULL LOAD AMPS INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT REQUIRED SWITCH ME45MC 11 1 2 1 115 20 6 1 M 8 6 15 0 Manual ME45MC 11 30 1 2 1 115 30 9 1 8 6 15 0 Manual ME45MC 11 50 1 2 1 115 50 15 2 8 6 15 0 Manual ME45AC 11 1 2 1 115 20 6 1 8 6 15 0 Piggyback Tethered ME45MC 21 1 2 1 230 20 6 1 4 3 15 0...
Page 5: ...eck valve should be a free flow valve that will easily pass solids Be sure check valve installation complies with local codes ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION For automatic operation plug or wire the pump into an automatic float switch or duplex controller The pump will run continuously when plugged directly into an electrical outlet Connect or wire pump to its own individual branch circuit with no other o...
Page 6: ... rubber or plastic gloves when handling the pump for service 2 Place the pump in an area where it can be cleaned thoroughly 3 Remove all scale and deposits on the pump 4 Submerge the complete pump in a disinfectant solution chlorine bleach for at least one hour before disassembling the pump 5 The pump motor housing contains a special lubricating oil which should be kept clean and free of water at ...
Page 7: ...mpeller 3 Reattach the motor leads to the cord leads 4 Reassemble the motor cover motor and seal plate and volute 5 Fill the pump with about 1 2 gallon of clean dielectric oil Part No U197 8A Be sure the oil level is 1 4 above the top of the motor Allow air space for expansion when the motor warms up 6 Replace the oil fill plug The pump is ready for service CHECK PUMP GROUND 1 Set the meter to Rx1...
Page 8: ... DESCRIPTION QTY ME45MC 11 ME45MC 11 30 ME45MC 11 50 ME45AC 11 ME45MC 21 ME45MC 21 50 ME45AC 21 1 Cord 115V 20 6 1m 1 P117 1510 P117 1510 1 Cord 230V 20 6 1m 1 P117 1511 P117 1511 1 Cord 115V 30 9 1m 1 P117 1512 1 Cord 115V 50 15 2m 1 P117 1513 P117 1513 2 Tethered Float Switch 1 139670207 139670257 ...
Page 9: ...loat switch is caught up on something inlet pipe is plugged outlet pipe is plugged 7 Motor windings may be open Take unit to authorized service center Pump fails to empty sump 1 Be sure all valves in discharge pipe are fully open 2 Clean out discharge pipe and check valve 3 Check for blockage in pump inlet or impeller 4 Pump not sized properly A higher capacity pump may be require Pump will not sh...
Page 10: ...ree phase motor with single phase power through a phase converter will void the warranty Note also that three phase motors must be protected by three leg ambient compensated extra quick trip overload relays of the recommended size or the warranty is void Your only remedy and MYERS s only duty is that MYERS repair or replace defective products at MYERS s choice You must pay all labor and shipping c...
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