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Or plug the pump power cord plug into a 115V GFCI power outlet directly for manual operation.
Pump will start operating immediately once it plug to the GFCI and drain water out, when the
water moved out, you must unplug the pump immediately.
“Figure 1” shows a typical connection for pumps with the piggy-back plug, for manual and
automatic operations.
Automatic - Plug float cord into GFCI outlet, then plug pump cord into float cord.
Manual - Plug pump cord directly into GFI outlet.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Pump should always be
electrically grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe
or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire system. Do not cut off the
round ground pin.
8. If the pump discharge line is exposed to outside subfreezing atmosphere, a portion of line exposed must be installed so any
water remaining in the pipe will drain to the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause water trapped in the discharge to freeze
which could result in damage to the pump.
9. After the piping and check valve have been installed, the unit is ready for operation.
10. Check the pump operation by filling the sump with water and observing pump operation through one complete cycle.
CAUTION Risk of flooding. Can cause personal injury and/or property damage. Failure to make this operational check may lead
to improper operation, premature failure, and flooding.
OPERATION
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate the pump unless it is submerged in water as the seal may be
damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. The motor is equipped with an automatic reset thermal protector. If temperature in the motor should rise unduly, the switch
will cut off all power before damage can be done to the motor. When the motor has cooled sufficiently, the switch will reset
automatically and restart the motor. If the protector trips repeatedly, the pump should be removed and checked. Low voltage,
long extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head or lift, or a plugged or frozen discharge pipe, etc., could cause the protector
to trip.
3. The pump will not remove all water. If operating a pump manually, and suddenly no water comes out of the discharge hose,
shut off the unit immediately. The water level is probably very low and the unit has broken prime.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Before attempting to check why the unit has stopped
operating, disconnect power from the unit.
Installation & Operation
PFSPPPP33 / PFSPCPC50 Series
Submersible Sump Pumps
Figure 1 - For 115 Volt
