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All installations must comply with all applicable electrical and plumbing codes, including, but not limited to, National Electrical
Code, local, regional, and/or state plumbing codes, etc.
(1) Electrical wiring and protection
must
be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, and any other applicable state
and local electrical requirements.
(2) Install proper full flow check and shut-off valve.
(3) Install proper controls. (Outdoor panels
require
NEMA 3R or
4X enclosure)
(4) All installations
require
a basin cover to prevent debris from
falling into the basin and to prevent accidental injury.
(5) Gas tight seals are
required in all indoor sewage installations
to contain gases and odors.
(6)
When check valve is installed,
drill a 3/16” diameter hole in
the discharge pipe below the check valve even with the top
of the pump. NOTE: The hole must be below the basin cover
and cleaned periodically. Water stream will be visible from
this hole during pump run periods. Also a vent hole is drilled
in the pump housing. Be sure that this hole is cleared during
any servicing.
(7) Vent gases and odors to the atmosphere through vent pipe
per local and state codes.
(8) Secure power cord to avoid entanglement with variable level
float switch mechanism.
(9)
Do not
reduce pump discharge pipe below 3” IPS size.
TYPICAL OUTDOOR CONCRETE BASIN WITH VALVE BOX AND HINGED ACCESS COVERS
Typical Sewage/Waste Pumping System Installation
ZEPA0592
(10) Basin
must
be in accordance with all applicable codes
and specifications. Basin must be sized to allow a minimum
3 minute lapse time between starts.
(11) Pump must be level and the tethered variable level float
switch must be free and not hang up on pump or pit pecu-
liarities.
(12)
If
a rail system is used, discharge elbow
must
be firmly
anchored to the bottom of basin. In fiberglass basin, the
bottom will need to be reinforced if the discharge elbow
is used.
(13)
If
a rail system is used, the guide rails are 3/4” schedule 40
pipe for threaded vertical discharge units and 2” schedule
40 pipe for flanged horizontal discharge units. Brass, stain
-
less steel or galvanized steel is recommended.
(14) Install ring and cable for lifting pump from pit.
(15) Basin must be clean and free of debris after installation.
(16) Cords must be properly sealed to prevent moisture and
gases from entering the control panel.
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