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Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement, asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or gravel surfaces.
Piping – (2” or Less Solids)
In any case, piping must not be smaller than pump discharge. When installed in a sewage system, pipe must be capable of
handling semi-solids of at least 2” diameter. The rate of flow in the discharge pipe must keep any solids present in suspension in
the fluid. To meet minimum flow requirements, the minimum pipe size is 2”.
Use a 2” swing check valve in pump discharge to prevent backflow of liquid into sump basin. Check valve should be a free flow
valve that will easily pass solids.
NOTICE:
For best performance of check valve when handling solids, do not install it with discharge angled more than 45° above
the horizontal. Do not install check valve in a vertical position as solids may settle in valve and prevent opening on startup.
Drill a 3/16” hole in discharge pipe about 1”-2” above pump discharge connection (but below check valve) to prevent airlocking
the pump.
Electrical
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. When installing, operating, or servicing this pump, follow
safety instructions listed below.
Step 1. DO NOT splice the electrical power cord.
Step 2. DO NOT allow electrical cord plug to be submerged.
Step 3. DO NOT use extension cords. They are a fire hazard and can reduce voltage sufficiently to prevent pumping and/or
damage motor.
Step 4. DO NOT handle or service pump while it is connected to power supply.
Step 5. DO NOT remove grounding prong from plug or modify plug. To protect against electrical shock, the power cord is a
three-wire conductor and includes a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug pump into a 3-wire, grounded, grounding type
receptacle. Connect pump according to electrical codes that apply.
For automatic operation, plug pump into an automatic float switch or pump controller. Pump will run continuously when plugged
directly into an electrical outlet. Connect or wire pump to an individual branch circuit with no other outlets or equipment in the
circuit.
AUTOMATIC -
Plug the pump power cord plug into the piggy-back switch plug outlet, and then plug the switch plug into a 115V
for 115 V (see Figure 1) or 230V for 230V (see Figure 2) GFCI power outlet for automatic operation. The pump will start operating if
the float switch moves over the top of the pump. The water will be pumped out. When the water lowers to a certain level, the float
switch will turn off the pump.
MANUAL
- Plug the pump power cord plug into a 115V for 115 V (see Figure 1) or 230V for 230V (see Figure 2) GFCI power outlet
directly for manual operation. Pump will start operating once it is pluged into the GFCI outlet and water will drain out. When water
is drained out, you must unplug the pump.
PFSWCPC75 Series
Submersible Sewage Pumps
