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All installations must comply with all governing electrical and plumbing codes, including, but not limited to local, regional, and/or
state plumbing codes, etc.
TYPICAL OUTDOOR CONCRETE BASIN WITH VALVE BOX AND HINGED ACCESS COVERS
TYPICAL SEWAGE/WASTE PUMPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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(1) Electrical wiring and protection
must
be in accordance with the governing
electrical codes, 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 5 mm (
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 this hole is cleared
during any servicing.
(7) Vent gases and odors to the atmosphere through vent pipe per governing
codes.
(8) Secure power cord to avoid entanglement with variable level float switch
mechanism.
(9)
Do not
reduce pump discharge pipe below 10 cm (4”) IPS size.
(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 peculiarities.
(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 DN50 (2”) schedule 40
pipe for
flanged horizontal discharge units. Brass, stainless 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.
