Safety • Installation
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
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!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
1. Read this manual carefully. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2. Check your local codes before installing. You must
comply with their rules.
3. Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4. Do not install pump in any location classified as
hazardous by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-2011.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. During operation, the pump is in water. To avoid
fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:
5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.
5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses or resetting
circuit breakers. Do not stand in water or put your finger
in fuse socket.
5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and
plug, plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to
a system control, connect pump ground lead to system
ground.
6. Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat
pump, (causing burns to anyone handling it) and will
void warranty.
7. Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when
servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after
shut-down before handling it.
8. Motor has been filled at the factory with a special oil.
In normal service, motor should not need oiling.
This pump is designed for use in a residential sewage or
septic system only. Use only within design parameters.
NOTICE This unit is not designed for use in a recirculating
system (such as a waterfall or fountain), or for applications
involving salt water or brine! Use with waterfalls,
fountains, ponds, salt water, or brine will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Do not use where water recirculates.
Not designed for use as a swimming pool drainer.
Do not use in water where fish are present (oil in motor
can kill fish).
Read this owner’s manual for installation, operation, and
safety information.
Installation
(See Figure 1 for Typical Installation instructions.)
Risk of burns. Pump must be level when
operating. If motor is tilted, internal start/run switch may
overheat and damage motor.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn
or kill. Do not lift pump by power cord. See Cord Lift
Warning. Do not hang pump from discharge pipe or
power cord.
1. Install the pump on a solid, level foundation, or
in a sump pit constructed of tile, concrete, steel
or plastic. The recommended minimum diameter
of the sump pit is 18” (46cm) diameter and the
minimum recommended depth is 30” (76cm). Check
local codes for approved materials.
NOTICE Pump should not be installed on clay, earth
or sand surfaces. Clean the area around the pump of
small stones and gravel which could clog the pump.
Keep the pump inlet screen clear.
2. Thread a 2” discharge pipe into the pump 2” NPT
discharge port. Be careful to avoid stripping or
crossing threads.
Performance
Specifications
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
800-365-6832
FPSE Model
HP
Voltage
Full Load Amps
Individual Branch
Circuit Required (Amps)
Dual Element Time
Delay Fuse Amps
E75STVT-01
3/4
115
11.0
15
15
GPM (Liters) at Discharge ft. of Head
Discharge ft. of head
5 (1.5m)
10 (3 m)
15 (4.6m)
20 (6.1m)
22 (6.7m)
E75STVT-01
190 (719)
153 (579)
105 (397)
40 (151)
0 (0)
