TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue: Pump does not run.
Cause:
• Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
• Water level in sump has not reached turn-on level as indicated in installation drawing.
• Float may be stuck. It should operate freely in basin.
Issue: Pump runs but does not deliver water.
Cause:
• Check valve is installed backwards. Arrow on valve should point in direction of flow.
• Discharge shut-off valve (if used) may be closed.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged. Remove pump and clean.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging and unplugging cord. Check for clogged
vent hole in pump case.
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the openings.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the discharge fittings of the pump.
Issue: Pump runs and pumps out sump, but does not stop.
Cause:
• Float is stuck in up position. Be sure float operates freely in basin.
• Defective float switch. Replace with float switch.
Issue: Pump runs but delivers only a small amount of water.
Cause:
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging and unplugging cord. Check for clogged
vent hole in pump case.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged. Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged with tar or paint, causing motor to run slow and overload. Remove
pump and clean.
Issue: Circuit breaker trips or fuse blows when pump starts.
Cause:
• Pump impeller is partially clogged with tar or paint, causing motor to run slow and overload. Remove
pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Check that circuit breaker or fuse is rated for at least 15 amps.
• Impeller or volute opening are fully or partially clogged. Remove pump and clean.
COMPLIANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
C22.2 NO. 108-14 CLAUSE 8
Power supply requirement:
120 V, 60 Hz
Motor:
1/2 HP Continuous, Permanent Split Capacitor,
Thermally Protected Amps:
4.0 A / 5.5 Amperes
Liquid Temperature Range:
32° F - 104° F (0° C - 40° C)
Circuit Requirements:
15 Amp minimum
Solids Handling:
0.425”
Discharge Size:
1-1/2” FIP
Outline Dimension:
9”L x 8”W x 10”H (in)
ROUGH-IN DIAGRAM
DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CONNECTIONS
Contractor to supply necessary
discharge connections.
MODEL
OUTPUT
OUTLET
PASS
SOLID
(in)
MAX.
FLOW
(
GPH)
FLOW(GPH)@HEAD (FEET)
MAX.
HEAD
(
feet
)
HP
W
MM
INCH
5
10
15
20
25
SP-8012
1/2
400
40
1-1/2" .425” 3560 3400 2790 2150 1600 660
30
TOP VIEW
DISCHARGE
1-1/2" FIP
FLOAT
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR FREE OPERATION
4
7 1 "
184mm
7 7
8 "
199mm
SIDE VIEW
10"
254mm
3 11
16
"
94mm
BOTTOM VIEW
166mm
16
"
6 9
9"
228mm
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Wash hands after installation, repair, or removal of this product.
