Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.
This is the safety alert symbol.
When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal
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 word
NOTICE
indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
1. To avoid serious injury and/or property damage, read these
rules and instructions carefully.
2. Check your local codes before installing. You must comply
with their rules.
3. Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4. Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when servicing
pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling it.
5. Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump and
will void warranty.
6. Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required in normal operation. For overhaul, see instructions
under "Service".
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
During operation the pump is in water. To avoid
fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:
7A. Ground pump according to all applicable codes and
ordinances.
7B. Disconnect power to outlet box or circuit breakers before
servicing.
7C. To reduce risk of electric shock, take care when changing
fuses or resetting circuit breakers. Do not stand in water
when working on control box or with circuit breakers.
Single Phase Pumps:
7D. Do not modify cord and plug unless removing plug
completely and wiring pump directly into switch box or con-
troller. When using cord and plug, plug into a grounded
outlet only. When wiring to a system control, connect pump
ground lead to system ground.
Three Phase Pumps:
7E. Three phase pumps are intended for permanent connection
only. Provide strain relief at control box for power supply
cord connection to box.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement,
asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or gravel
surfaces. Basin must be at least 458 mm (18") in diameter and
762 mm (30") deep.
Piping
Piping must not be smaller than pump discharge. When installed
in a sewage system, pipe must be capable of handling semi-
solids of at least 51 mm (2") diameter.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Installation • Operation • Repair Parts
Submersible Sewage/Solids Handling Pumps
900S Series, 50 Hz, Single and Three Phase
Printed in U.S.A. © 2003
SX291
(Rev. 3/20/03)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS