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SAFETY INFORMATION 

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or 
install  the  product.  If  you  have  any  questions,  please  call  our  pump  experts  at 
1-800-346-7611, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday.

 

CHECKLIST BEFORE INSTALLATION: 

1.

Inspect your pump. 

If the unit has been damaged in shipment, contact your retailer before installing.

2.

Carefully read all literature 

to familiarize yourself with details regarding installation and use. Retain

materials for future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS: 

MODEL 

HP 

MAX. FLOW 

(GPM) 

GPM FLOW @ HEAD 

MAX. HEAD 

(Ft) 

10’ 

15’ 

20’ 

25’ 

30’ 

WSSPC3(V) 

1/3 

48 

30 

18 

-- 

26 

WSSPC5 (V) 

1/2 

66 

50 

37 

26 

13 

31 

REMARKS:    MODEL WITH “V” IS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL SWITCH 

MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR PUMP INSTALLATION: 

Materials Required: 

1-1/2" ABS or PVC Pipe and adapter

Inline sump check valve with clamps to connect
discharge pipe to drain line exiting house

PVC Primer and Solvent to connect pipe to
adapter threaded into pump discharge

Thread tape

Tools Required: 

Screwdriver

Hacksaw to cut pipe

Knife to assist in pipe cutting

File to smooth pipe ends

Adjustable wrench to tighten fittings

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 

This is a 

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. 

When  you  see  this  symbol  on  the  pump  or  in  the  manual,  look  for  one  of  the  following  signal 
words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage. 

Warns of hazards that

 WILL 

cause serious personal injury, death or major property 

damage if ignored. 

SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF DANGERS 

1.

Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene, ethanol, etc. Do not use in
the presence of flammable or explosive vapors. Using this pump with or near flammable liquids can
cause explosion or fire, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

2.

Always disconnect the pump from its power source before installing, inspecting, maintaining, or repairing.

3.

Do not stand in water when the pump is connected.

4.

Do not touch the pump while it is operating, as the pump may be HOT and can cause serious burns.

5.

Do not disassemble the motor housing. The motor has NO repairable internal parts, and disassembling may

cause oil leakage or dangerous electrical wiring issues, and voids warranty.

Summary of Contents for WSSPC3

Page 1: ...This pump is controlled by the attached float switch The proper application is for use as a sump pump in a basement By using in a sump pit the rising water will activate the float switch turning the pump on Questions Problems Missing parts Please call our pump experts before returning to the store 1 800 346 7611 8 a m 4 30 p m EST Monday Friday WSSPC5V 1 2 HP ...

Page 2: ... tape Tools Required Screwdriver Hacksaw to cut pipe Knife to assist in pipe cutting File to smooth pipe ends Adjustable wrench to tighten fittings SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the pump or in the manual look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage Warns of hazards that WILL cause ser...

Page 3: ...efore starting pump An unsecured discharge line will whip possibly causing personal injury and or property damage 6 Secure the pump on a solid base to keep the pump vertical and above mud and sand during operation to maximize pumping efficiency and prevent clogging and premature pump failure 7 Check that all pipe connections are tight to minimize leaks 8 Connect the pump DIRECTLY to a grounded GFC...

Page 4: ...g 4 Based on the float switch operation this pump will not remove all the water in the sump pit 5 Set your new pump in the bottom of the sump pit off to one side The pump MUST be placed on a solid foundation such as a brick stone paver or other flat heavy surface Do not place the pump directly on the ground in sandy or rocky surfaces Clay earth sand or gravel that enters the pump could damage the ...

Page 5: ...comes air locked it will not pump water To prevent this situation the drilled hole in the pipe will allow any trapped air to escape and your pump will work as it should 7 Apply PVC primer and solvent to PVC adapter and PVC pipe then insert pipe into adapter and allow solvent to set 8 Place your pump in the sump pit on top of a brick stone paver or other solid surface so that pump is not directly o...

Page 6: ...nd pumps out sump pit but does not stop Float switch is stuck in up on position Be sure float switch operates freely in pit Defective float switch Replace with new float switch Pump runs but delivers only a small amount of water Pump is air locked Start and stop several times by plugging and unplugging cord Check for clogged vent hole in discharge pipe Vertical pumping distance head is too high Re...

Page 7: ...sing Motor 1 N A 8 Impeller 1 WSSPC IMP 2 Pump base 1 WSSPC PBG 9 Washer 1 3 Gasket 1 10 Washer 1 4 Vertical Float Switch 1 WSSPCV RS 11 Nut 1 5 Cable 1 12 Handle 1 N A 6 Cable fitting 2 13 Screw 8 N A 7 Bracket 1 16 Cable Gland 2 N A 14 Screw 2 17 Packing 2 N A 15 Screw 2 18 ADAPTER 1 BUSH 125 150 19 Tether Float Switch 1 WSSPC TRS ...

Page 8: ...sclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3 In no event shall Water Source LLC be liable for consequential incidental or special damages resulting from or related in any manner to any distributor components or accessories 4 Water Source LLC disclaims all liability for improper installation or improper use of this product Some states do not allow the exc...

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