Submersible Sewage and Effluent Pumps
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
Read these rules and instructions carefully.
Failure to
follow them could cause serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2.
Check your local codes before installing. You must comply
with their rules.
3.
Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4.
Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous
by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 80-1984 or the
Canadian Electrical Code.
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:
5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.
5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand
in water or put your finger in fuse socket.
5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and plug,
plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system
control, connect pump ground lead to system ground.
6.
Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump,
(causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void
warranty.
7.
Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns, allow it to cool
for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling it.
8.
Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required in normal operation.
INSTALLATION
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord. See “Cord Lift Warning” on
next page.
NOTICE:
Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement,
asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or
gravel surfaces.
Piping
Piping must not be smaller than pump discharge.
When installed in an effluent system, pipe must be capable
of handling semi-solids of at least 3/4" diameter.
The rate of flow in the discharge pipe must keep any solids
present in suspension in the fluid. To meet minimum flow
requirements (2 feet per second in discharge line), size pipe
as follows:
A Pipe Size Of:
Will Handle a Flow Rate Of:
1-1/2" 12
GPM
2" 21
GPM
2-1/2"
30 GPM
3"
48 GPM
In an effluent system use a 1-1/2" check valve in pump dis-
charge to prevent backflow of liquid into sump basin. The check
valve should be a free flow valve that will easily pass solids. Be
sure check valve installation complies with local codes.
NOTICE:
For best performance of check valve when han-
dling solids, do not install it with discharge more than 45°
above the horizontal. Do not install check valve in a vertical
position as solids may settle in valve and prevent opening
on startup.
Drill a 3/16" hole in discharge pipe about 1– 2" above pump
discharge connection (but below check valve) to prevent air-
locking the pump. Models P-SU-13T and P-SE-13T have
built-in anti-airlock hole in the pump body; drilling is not nec-
essary on these models.
Electrical
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
When installing, operating, or servicing this
pump, follow safety instructions listed below.
1.
DO NOT
splice the electrical power cord.
2.
DO NOT
allow electrical cord plug to be submerged.
3.
DO NOT
use extension cords. They are a fire hazard
and can reduce voltage sufficiently to prevent pumping
and/or damage motor.
4.
DO NOT
handle or service pump while it is connected to
power supply.
5.
DO NOT
remove grounding prong from plug or modify
plug on cord-connected models. To protect against elec-
trical shock, the power cord is a three-wire conductor
and includes a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug pump into
an individual branch circuit with a 3-wire, grounded,
grounding-type receptacle. Connect pump according to
the NEC or CEC and local codes.
For automatic operation, plug or wire pump into an automat-
ic float switch or duplex controller. Pump will run continuous-
ly when plugged directly into an electrical outlet.
© 2006
Q527 (5/23/06)
MODELS
1/3 HP
P-SE-13T
P-SU-13T
4/10 HP
P-SE-41T
P-SS-41T
1/2 HP
P-SE-12T
P-SS-12T
3/4 HP
P-SS-34T
1 HP
P-SE-10T
