TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ...........................................................................................1
Safety Instructions ............................................................................2
General.............................................................................................2
Electrical ...........................................................................................2
Operation..........................................................................................3
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................4
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual
or on pump.
This is the safety alert symbol.
When you see this symbol
on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following
signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury!
DANGER
warns about hazards that
will
cause seri-
ous personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
WARNING
warns about hazards that
can
cause
serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
CAUTION
warns about hazards that
will
or
can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The word
NOTICE
indicates special instructions which are impor-
tant but not related to hazards.
To avoid serious or fatal personal injury and possible property
damage, carefully read and follow the safety instructions.
1.
Hazardous pressure. Under certain conditions,
submersible pumps can develop extremely high pressure.
Install a pressure relief valve capable of passing entire pump
flow at 75 PSI.
Do not allow pump, piping, or any other system compo-
nent containing water to freeze. Freezing may damage
system, leading to injury or flooding. Allowing pump or system
components to freeze will void warranty.
2.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause
death. To avoid dangerous or fatal electric shock hazard, use
pump only in an effluent system. DO NOT install pump in an
open body of water ( a lake, swimming pool, etc.).
Install, ground and wire pump according to local and Cana-
dian Electrical Code or National Electrical Code requirements
that apply.
Disconnect electrical power supply before installing or servic-
ing pump.
Make sure pump nameplate voltage and frequency match
line voltage and frequency of power supply.
1. Install pump according to all plumbing, pump and well code
requirements.
2. Install an all leg disconnect switch in the power supply near the
pump.
3. Two-wire motors are equipped with automatic thermal overload
protection which will open the circuit and stop the motor when a
thermal overload (excessive heating) exists. When motor cools,
overload will rest and motor will restart automatically.
This can
cause the pump to start unexpectedly and without warning.
GENERAL
Inspect pump for delivery damage. Report any damage immediately to
shipping carrier or to Clearstream immediately.
Have any installation, repair, or service work done by your Clearstream
dealer.
Never run pump dry.
NOTICE:
Install pump in the effluent or pumping chamber of vault - NOT
in the sewage chamber. Pump is designed to pump filtered effluent or
clear water only. It is not a sewage pump.
During system operation, pump must be submerged at all times.
Pipe joint compound can cause cracking in plastics. Use only teflon tape
when sealing joints in plastic pipe or connecting pipe to thermoplastic
pumps.
Warranty is void in the following conditions:
• Water is highly corrosive.
• If entrained gas or air present in water being pumped reduce the
flow and cause cavitation (which can damage the pump).
• Pump has been operated with discharge valve closed (severe
internal damage will result).
ELECTRICAL
WIRING/GROUNDING
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause
death. Permanently ground pump, motor and control box
before connecting power supply to motor.
Ground pump and motor in accordance with all codes and ordi-
nances that apply. All wiring must meet National Electrical Code and
Canadian Electrical Code (whichever applies). Use copper ground
wire at least as large as wires carrying current to motor.
Pump is supplied with copper ground wire. Use only copper wire for
connections to pump.
Permanently ground pump before connecting power cable to power
supply. Connect ground wire to approved ground first, then connect
to equipment being installed.
Do not ground to a gas supply line.
Float switches or any other approved motor control must match
motor input in full load amperes.
For more information, contact your local code officials.
INSTALLATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Pumps have two power supply wires (Red/Black) and one ground
wire (Green).
1. Fasten power supply wire leads securely to pump control panel.
Leave 4"-5" of slack in leads at this point. Securely fasten leads
to plastic pipe within 6" of the pump discharge section.
NOTICE:
To avoid dropping pump or damaging wires or splices,
NEVER
allow pump wires to support weight of pump.
EFFLUENT APPLICATIONS
Pumps designed and tested for effluent applications must meet the
following:
Risk of electrical shock.
Do not remove or alter
cord. Do not connect conduit to pump.
1. Only qualified personnel should install the pump and associated
control equipment.
2. Vent sewage tank according to local code.
3. Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous by
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984.
4. These pumps are intended for permanent connection only.
Provide strain relief at control panel for power supply cord connec-
tion to panel. All control components must be UL listed and suit-
able for end use application.
5. Do not pump flammable liquids, strong caustics, or strong acids
with this pump.
PUMP INSTALLATION
1. To prevent dropping pump, lower it by the drop pipe, not by the
cables. The electrical cables will not hold the pump weight.
2. Discharge outlet is 1-1/4" NPT threaded.
NOTICE:
If installing external check valve, hold discharge with
pipe wrench to prevent loosening discharge in shell.
3. If pump is to be operated with an open discharge, a discharge valve
must be installed. Before startup, open this valve about 1/3 open.
Start pump.
Slowly open valve until the desired flow rate is reached.
Final setting
must be within pump’s recommended operating range.
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