General Safety Information
(Continued)
7. Periodically inspect pump and
system components. Perform routine
maintenance as required (See
Maintenance).
8. Provide a means of pressure relief
on pumps whose discharge line can
be shut off or obstructed.
9. Personal safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times
when working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean,
uncluttered and properly lighted
– replace all unused tools and
equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance
from the work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof –
with padlocks, master switches,
and by removing starter keys.
Risk of electric
shock.
10. This equipment is only for use on
115 volt (single phase) and is
equipped with an approved 3-con-
ductor cord and 3-prong, grounding
type plug (See Figure 1) for your
protection against shock hazards.
Plug pump directly into a properly
installed and grounded 3-prong
grounding type receptacle, as shown
in Figure 1.
The motor must be securely and
adequately grounded for your
protection against shock hazards!
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with the United
States National Electrical Code, local
codes and ordinances.
11. All wiring should be performed by a
qualified electrician.
12. Make certain that the power source
conforms to the requirements of
your equipment.
13. Protect electrical cord from sharp
objects, hot surfaces, oil and
chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn
cords immediately.
14. Do not touch an operating motor.
Modern motors are designed to
operate at high temperatures.
15. Do not handle a pump or pump
motor with wet hands or when
standing on a wet or damp surface,
or in water.
Risk of fatal
electrical shock. If
basement floor is wet or damp, turn off
all power before walking on wet area.
If shut off box is in basement, call the
electric company to shut off service to
the house, or call your local fire
department for instructions.
Installation
This sump pump
should never be
used in hazardous or explosive
locations. Pump is not explosion proof.
NOTE: Do not use ordinary pipe joint
compound on plastic pipe or pump.
Pipe joint compound can attack plastics
and damage pump.
NOTE: Do not loosen or remove motor
bolts or fittings. Any evidence of
tampering will void warranty.
NOTE: Protector tripping is an
indication of motor overloading as a
result of operating the pump at low
heads (low discharge restriction),
excessively high or low voltage,
inadequate wiring, incorrect motor
connections, or a defective motor or
pump.
1. Pump should be located and should
rest on a level solid foundation. Do
not suspend pump by means of the
discharge pipe or power cord. Do
not install pump directly on clay,
earth or sand surfaces. Clean sump
pit of small stones and gravel which
could clog the pump. Keep pump
inlet screen clear.
2. Install inlet and discharge plumbing.
When using rigid pipe, use plastic
pipe. Wrap thread with teflon tape.
Screw pipe into pump hand tight
plus 1 - 1
1
⁄
2
turns.
3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for
115V, 60 Hz. operation and requires
a circuit of 15 amperes or more
capacity. It is supplied with a 3-wire
cord set with grounding-type plug
for use in a 3-wire, grounded outlet.
For safety, 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
grounding prong.
4. Install any auxiliary components
(e.g. float switch, timer, etc.).
5. Use a sump pit cover on all
installations.
6. After all piping and controls have
been installed, unit is ready for
operation.
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Figure 1
Grounding
Blade
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box