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plug. The oil should be within ½” (13mm) of the top. If
low, refill with an ASTM 150 turbine oil. Replace the plug.
Oil is available in 5 gallon cans through our distributors.
You can also source oil locally at motor repair shops.
Typical oil brands are: Shell Turbo 32, Sunoco Sunvis 932,
Texaco Regal R&O 32, Exxon Nuto 32 and Mobil DTE
Light.
Check the strain relief nut on power cable strain assem-
blies. Power cables should be torqued to 75 in. lbs., cable
supplied is for high temp use.
Warranty does not cover damage caused by connecting
pumps and controls to an incorrect power source (volt-
age/phase supply).
Record the model numbers and serial numbers from the
pumps and control panel on the front of this instruction
manual for future reference. Give it to the owner or affix it
to the control panel when finished with the installation.
FOR ALL SES PUMP INSTALLATIONS
LIFTING OF PUMP
DO NOT LIFT, CARRY OR HANG
PUMP BY THE ELECTRICAL
CABLES. DAMAGE TO THE
ELECTRICAL CABLES CAN CAUSE
SHOCK, BURNS OR DEATH.
Lift the pump with an adequately sized chain or cable at-
tached to the lifting eye bolt.
DO NOT
damage electrical
cables while raising and lowering unit.
OPTIONAL GUIDE RAIL
OR LIFT-OUT SYSTEM
In many effluent and sewage basins or lift stations it is
advisable to install the pump on a guide rail system or on
a lift-out adapter to facilitate installation and removal for
inspection and/or service. Most codes do not allow per-
sonnel to enter a wetwell without the correct protective
equipment and training. Guide rails are designed to al-
low easy removal of the pump without the need for entry
into the wetwell or need to disturb piping. The guide rail
or lift-out adapter should locate the pump opposite the
influent opening preventing stagnate areas where solids
can settle. The basin or pit must be capable of support-
ing the weight of the pump and guide rail. The pit floor
must be flat.
NOTICE:
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE
PROVIDED WITH THE GUIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY.
PIPING
Discharge piping should be no smaller than the pump
discharge diameter and kept as short as possible, avoid-
ing unnecessary fittings to minimize friction losses. Piping
should be rated for high temperatures if used in high
temperature applications.
Install an adequately sized check valve matched to the
solids handling capability of the pump to prevent fluid
backflow. Backflow can allow the pump to “turbine”
backwards and may cause premature seal and/or bear-
ing wear. If the pump is turning backwards when it is
called on to start the increased torque may cause dam-
age to the pump motor and/or motor shaft and some
single-phase pumps may actually run backwards.
Install an adequately sized gate valve
AFTER
the check
valve for pump, plumbing and check valve maintenance.
Important – Before pump installation.
Drill a
3
⁄
16
”
(4.8mm) relief hole in the discharge pipe. It should be
located within the wetwell, 2” (51mm) above the pump
discharge but below the check valve. The relief hole
allows any air to escape from the casing. Allowing liquid
into the casing will insure that the pump can start when
the liquid level rises. Unless a relief hole is provided, a
bottom intake pump could “air lock” and will not pump
water even though the impeller turns.
All piping must be adequately supported, so as not to
impart any piping strain or loads on the pump.
The pit access cover must be of sufficient size to allow for
inspection, maintenance and crane or hoist service.
WIRING AND GROUNDING
Important notice: Read Safety Instructions before
proceeding with any wiring.
Use only stranded copper wire to pump/motor
and ground. The ground wire must be at least as
large as the power supply wires. Wires should be
color coded for ease of maintenance and trouble-
shooting.
Install wire and ground according to the National
Electrical Code (NEC), or the Canadian Electri-
cal Code, as well as all local, state and provincial
codes.
Install an all leg disconnect switch where required
by code.
Disconnect and lockout electrical power before
performing any service or installation.
The electrical supply voltage and phase must
match all equipment requirements. Incorrect volt-
age or phase can cause fire, motor and control
damage, and voids the warranty.
All splices must be waterproof. If using splice kits
follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Select the correct type and NEMA grade
junction box for the application and loca-
tion. The junction box must insure dry,
safe wiring connections.
Seal all controls from gases present
which may damage electrical compo-
nents.
FAILURE TO PERMANENTLY
GROUND THE PUMP, MOTOR AND
CONTROLS BEFORE CONNECTING
TO POWER CAN CAUSE SHOCK,
BURNS OR DEATH.
WARNING
Hazardous
voltage
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Hazardous voltage
can shock, burn or
cause death.
