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Receiving Inspection
Upon receiving the pump, it should be
inspected for damage or shortages.
If damage has occurred, file a claim
immediately with the company that
delivered the pump. If the manual is
removed from the packaging, do not lose
or misplace.
Storage
Any product that is stored for a period
longer than six (6) months from the date
of purchase should be bench tested prior
to installation. A bench test consists
of, checking the impeller to assure it is
free turning and a run test to assure the
motor (and switch if provided) operate
properly. Do not pump out of liquid.
Controls
Manual models require a separate
approved pump control device or panel
for automatic operation. Be sure the
electrical specifi cation of the control
selected properly match the electrical
specifi cations of the pump.
It is recommended that a sump pump
system have an audio and visual alarm
that signals a malfunction of the system
to reduce the potential for property
damage.
Submergence
The pump should always be operated in
the submerged condition. The minimum
sump liquid level should never be less
than above the pump.
Liquid Level Controls
Typical Discharge Pipe Mounted:
Refer to Figure 1 which shows a typical
installation of a 1 phase 115 volt pump
using a level control mounted to the
discharge piping with a piggy-back plug.
The level control should have adequate
clearance so it cannot hang up in it’s
swing and that the pump is completely
submerged when the level control is in
the “Off ” mode. By adjusting the cord
tether the control level can be changed.
Automatic:
Plug float cord into GFI outlet, then
plug pump cord into float cord.
Manual:
Plug pump cord directly into GFI
outlet.
Level Control Basic Instructions:
Plug the level control plug into the GFI
receptacle, then plug the pump into the
piggy-back plug (See Figure 2). One cycle
of operation should be observed, so that
any potential problems can be corrected.
It is recommended that the level control
fl oat should be set to insure that the liquid
in the sump never drops below the top of
the motor housing.
Installation
These pumps are recommended for
use in a sump or basin. The sump or
basin shall be sealed and vented in
accordance with local plumbing codes.
This pump is designed to pump water,
nonexplosive and noncorrosive liquids
and shall NOT be installed in locations
classifi ed as hazardous in accordance
with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric
Code (CEC).
The minimum sump depth should be
at least 24”. Check the dimensions for
minimum sump diameter. These are
minumum requirements.
The pump should never be installed in a
trench, ditch, or hole with a dirt bottom.
The legs will sink into the dirt and the
suction will become plugged.
Discharge Piping
Discharge piping should be as short
as possible and sized no smaller than
the pump discharge.
Do not reduce
the discharge pipe size below that
which is provided on the pump.
Both
a check valve and a shut-off valve are
recommended for each pump.
The check valve is used to prevent
backflow into the sump. The shut-off
valve is used to manually stop system
flow during pump servicing.
Electrical Connections
The power cable mounted to the pump
must not be modified in any way. This
pump is provided with a 3 wire cord and
3 prong grounded plug that must be
connected into a 3 wire grounded Ground
Fault receptacle.
DO NOT USE THE
POWER CABLE TO LIFT PUMP. Do not
use an extension cord.
Installation
PFUT06, PF30A
Portable Utility Pumps
Typical Installation with Wide Angle
Level Control
Figure 1
Figure 2
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