NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Instructions must remain with installation.
SECTION: 6.10.082
FM2540
0111
Supersedes
0809
MODEL 503
WATER POWERED EMERGENCY BACKUP
SUMP PUMP SYSTEM
PVC CONSTRUCTION
PREINSTALLATION CHECK LIST
Product information presented
here re fl ects con di tions at time
of publication. Consult factory
re gard ing dis crep an cies or
in con sis ten cies.
MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 16347 • Louisville, KY 40256-0347
SHIP TO: 3649 Cane Run Road • Louisville, KY 40211-1961
(502) 778-2731 • 1 (800) 928-PUMP • FAX (502) 774-3624
visit our web site:
www.zoeller.com
1.
Inspect your pump.
Occasionally, products are dam aged during shipment. If the unit or any of the parts are
dam aged, contact your dealer before us ing.
2.
Read all the installation instructions
regarding in stall ing and start up. Retain for future ref er ence.
1. This pump is de signed for han dling clear water. Do not
use in septic tanks to pump ef fl u ent or sew age pits to
pump sewage.
2. Repair and service of your backup sys tem should be
per formed by an authorized service station.
3. The installation of this back up pump re quires the use
of a variable level fl oat switch for operation. It is the
responsibility of the installing party, to ensure that the
fl oat switch will not hang up on the pump ap pa ra tus or
SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF WARNINGS
1.
For your pro tec tion always dis con nect the pow er
supply
from its power source before handling the
com po nents of your pri ma ry pump.
SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF CAUTIONS
Turbulence caused by high ve
loc i ty
in com ing water can negatively affect the on/off action
of the fl oat mechanism. If this condition exists, the
incoming water must be baffl ed to avoid ex ces sive
tur bu lence.
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REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.
pit pe cu li ari ties and is secured so the pump will turn
“on” and “off”. It is recommended that the pit be 18"
in diameter or larger to ac com mo date both a pri ma ry
and a backup pump.
4. Check the installation of the primary and backup
pump fl oats to ensure that both move freely and are
not being encroached upon where the fl oat cannot
move. Adequate space between the fl oats must be
maintained.
5. The pump should be manually activated once a month
by lifting the fl oat rod. Let the pump run for at least 15
seconds to prevent the pump from building up calcium
deposits and debris, which could harm the pump.
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