StormPro
®
BA
Series
Sump Pump
OPERATION MANUAL
Dated: 02/15/2013
Document Name: StormPro_BASeries_OM
Page 2 of 8
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WARNING:
The pump can be used for sea
water but not inflammable, corrosive,
explosive or dangerous liquids.
I
nstaLLatIon
Drill a 1/8
″
inch hole into PVC pipe 4 inches above the
pumps discharge.
Do not work on pump until power is unplugged. Do
not cut off ground pin or use an adapter fitting. Do not
use an extension cord.
The pump power cord should be connected to a
separately fused, grounded line with a minimum
capacity of 15 amps.
It can be connected to non-fused breaker at the
recommended amperes. Never touch the pump when
it is connected to electrical power.
1.
Before installing or servicing this pump, be
certain pump power source is disconnected.
2. Installation and electrical wiring must adhere to
state and local codes and must be completed
before priming pump. Check appropriate
community agencies or contact local electrical
and pump professionals.
3. Call an electrician when in doubt. Pump
should be connected to a separate 15 amps
circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block. Note that
plugging into existing outlets may cause low
voltage at motor, causing blown fuses, tripping
of motor overload, or burned out motors.
4. A permanent ground connection from pump
to the grounding bar at the service panel is
mandatory, StormPro
®
sump pumps come
with a grounding conductor and a grounding-
type attachment plug. Do not connect pump to
a power supply until permanently grounded.
For maximum safety, connect pump to a circuit
equipped with a fault interrupter device when
you position the pump’s grounding wire.
5. Voltage of power supply must match the voltage
of the pump.
6. Piping: Plastic PVC pipe could be installed in the
outlet piping, but drain hose, galvanized steel or
copper pipe may be used if desired. All piping
must be clean and free of all foreign matter to
prevent clogging. Use thread compound on
all threaded joints unless specified otherwise.
Be sure to seal the thread connection with
tape when using the pipe fitting to connect the
flange.
7.
Before installing pump, clear sump basin of any
water, debris or sediment.
WARNING:
Sump basin must be vented in
accordance with local plumbing codes.
StormPro
®
sump pumps are not designed for, and
can not be installed in locations classified as
hazardous.
8.
Position vertical switch on discharge pipe,
making sure that off level is not lower than
minimum level.
See Figure 1.
Note:
If you purchased your pump with an Ion
™
Digital
Level Control switch, please refer to its manual for
installation instructions.
9. Tighten pipe clamp around pipe and through
mounting bracket slots.
10.
If needed, on and off stops on switch can be
adjusted.
See Figure 1.
