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Copyright © Liberty Pumps, Inc. 2020 All rights reserved.

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Accidental contact with electrically live parts, items, fluid, or 

water can cause serious injury or death.

 

  

Always disconnect pump (macerator) from power source 

before handling or making any adjustments. Fatal electrical 

shock could occur.

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Table 2. Troubleshooting Matrix

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Water is entering the macerator holding tank slowly

Toilet flushes normally but 

evacuates or drains from the bowl 

slowly.

• Macerator sounds normal and 

runs for 4 seconds, then after 

some time runs for 4 seconds.

• No  alarm.

The toilet or discharge extension might be 

blocked.

The piping must be cleaned.

Poor vent.

Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow 

water to enter the macerator tank. Confirm vent is 

clear.

Do not use a quick vent.

Accumulation in the strainer basket.

Repetitively flush clean water and allow the 

macerator to clear debris. If unit is unable to 

self-clear the blockage, the access cover should 

be removed for manual cleaning. See Access 

Cover on page 10.

Water is unable to enter the macerator holding tank

Toilet flushes normally but does not 

evacuate or drain from the bowl.

• Macerator sounds normal and 

runs for 4 seconds then remains 

off.

• No  alarm.

The toilet discharge or extension pipe may 

be blocked.

The piping must be cleaned.

Unit not vented correctly.

Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow 

water to enter the macerator tank. Confirm vent is 

clear.

Do not use a quick vent.

The macerator is jammed

Toilet Flushes normally but 

macerator does not turn on or just 

hums.

• Green LED is on steady.

The cutter or impeller are jammed 

preventing the motor from turning.

Clear the cutter or impeller of blockage.

Internal motor problem.

The pump cartridge must be replaced.

The macerator is unable to evacuate its holding tank and is cycling on thermal overload

Toilet flushes normally but does not 

evacuate or drain from the bowl.

• Macerator starts to run and 

sounds normal (running) then 

stops after 5-10 min. Restarts 

after 30 to 60 min.

• Alarm is activated.

Damaged impeller.

Replace impeller. See Impeller Access on 

page 12.

Check valve stuck closed.

Confirm the check valve is functioning properly; if 

not, repair or replace. See Check Valve on 

page 10.

Internal hose damaged or disconnected.

Confirm the internal hose is functioning properly; 

if not, replace. See Control Switch on page 12.

If the macerator was installed with a ball 

valve in the discharge line, valve may be 

closed.

Open ball valve.

Air lock.

The volute has a passageway to allow trapped air 

to escape. This passageway must be cleaned of 

obstruction. See Accessibility to Motorized 

Cartridge on page 11.

Volute inlet plugged.

Clean volute inlet, located on the bottom of the 

pump cartridge. See Accessibility to Motorized 

Cartridge on page 11.

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Страница 1: ...Pumps com or contact Liberty Pumps at 800 543 2550 Retain dated sales receipt for warranty Serial Mfg Date Install Date Installation Manual 5755000K Copyright Liberty Pumps Inc 2020 All rights reserve...

Страница 2: ...ndoor dry location use only Serious injury or death could result Do not use an extension cord to power the product Extension cords can overload both the product and extension cord supply wires Overloa...

Страница 3: ...controls and must be protected from direct water exposure during installation and use Sanitary fixtures connected to the macerating system must be located on the same floor level Introduction Before i...

Страница 4: ...ng toilet and needs no special maintenance with normal use Any regular bathtub up to 100 gallons or shower can be used When installing these fixtures build a 6 inch high platform for the fixture to be...

Страница 5: ...ceptacle is accessible under the left decorative cover Do not install battery until the unit has been installed connected and ready for operation Auxiliary Inlets The macerator unit is equipped with t...

Страница 6: ...left side When roughing in allow for the macerator Discharge Never discharge directly into an open drain fixture manhole or rainwater drainpipe It is illegal as it constitutes a health hazard Only dir...

Страница 7: ...e 40 PVC pipe is used for the discharge and runs horizontally for 1 ft then turns 90 and rises 5 ft vertical Then it travels horizontal with another 90 turn 3 turns in total and connects with the soil...

Страница 8: ...tallation manual s provided with it Be careful when tightening fasteners as to not crack the porcelain Figure 4 Placement Options Figure 5 Toilet Connections 1 To mount the toilet to a concrete floor...

Страница 9: ...or Sewer The discharge piping can be made from 3 4 or 1 diameter PVC pipe Use long turn bends and avoid elbows where possible The connection to the soil stack or sewer pipe must be made with an appro...

Страница 10: ...scharge flange has an integrated check valve The valve is held in place by a support backing plate that is also connected to the discharge hose To access the check valve first remove the discharge fla...

Страница 11: ...e and once engaged the base can be rotated counterclockwise until it is free Accessibility to Motorized Cartridge The motorized cartridge can be accessed through the access opening or removal of the m...

Страница 12: ...acle GFCI are on Check condition of circuit breaker or fuse Ensure plug is not loose If the pumping unit thermal overload has activated it will take about 20 minutes to reset Decorative Covers Ensure...

Страница 13: ...e may be blocked The piping must be cleaned Unit not vented correctly Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow water to enter the macerator tank Confirm vent is clear Do not use a quick vent...

Страница 14: ...tor is either not plugged in supply breaker is turned off or GFCI receptacle has tripped Check electrical power source Control system in battery protection mode 1 Unplug macerator from receptacle 2 Re...

Страница 15: ...over on page 10 General plumbing During the draining of the bathtub the alarm sounds and or water backs up into the toilet The inflow is greater than the macerator can handle A full port ball valve sh...

Страница 16: ...operated or maintained per manufacturer instructions if it has been disassembled modified abused or tampered with if the electrical cord has been cut damaged or spliced if the pump discharge has been...

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