Flotec FPPSS5000 Notice D'utilisation page 3

Installation / Operation
Performance
GPH (LPH) At Total Feet (M)
5ft (1.52) 10 ft (3.05) 15ft (4.57)
4200 3,830
(15m897L) (14,497L)
Installation
1. This unit can be installed in sump pit with
minimum diameter of 12"(30cm) and depth of
12" (30cm). Sump pit may be constructed of tile,
concrete, steel or plastic. Check local codes for
approved materials.
2. Install pump on solid, level foundation, as near as
possible to center of sump pit. Do not hang pump
from discharge pipe or power cord.
NOTICE Pump must be level (column must be
vertical) when operating. If motor is tilted, internal
start/run switch may overheat and damage motor.
3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth or
sand surfaces. Clean sump pit of small stones and
gravel which could clog the pump. Keep pump
inlet screen clear.
4. Thread discharge pipe into pump body carefully
to avoid stripping or crossing threads.
NOTICE Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound
on plastic pipe or pump. Pipe joint compound can
attack plastics and damage pump.
5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short
length of rubber hose (1-5/8"(41mm) I.D., e.g.
radiator hose) can be connected into discharge
line near pump using suitable clamps.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock,
burn or kill. Pump is designed for 115V., 60 HZ
operation and requires an individual branch circuit
of 15 amperes capacity. It is supplied with a 3-wire
cord set with grounding-type plug for use in a
3-wire, grounded outlet. Do not cut off the round
grounding prong. For safety, outlet must 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.
6. Locate Float Rod Guide (Key No. 9) about 6"
(16cm) below motor. Clamp guide to column with
screw provided (Key No. 2).
Risk of flooding. Can cause
personal injury and/or property damage. Be sure
that guide is securely clamped so that float rod is
vertical and can move up and down freely. If float
is angled or binds, pump may not start, allowing
flooding to occur.
7. Screw float onto threaded end of rod. Threads on
rod will cut threads into corrosion resistant float.
8. Insert plain end of float rod up through eye of rod
guide.
9. Slide one rod stop on float rod before passing
rod through eye of pump switch. Slide 2nd rod
stop on rod after passing through eye of switch.
Position 2nd rod stop flush with top of rod.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 800-365-6832
20ft (6.09)
2,720 950
(10,295L) (3,596L)
10. Position lower rod stop to within 8"(20cm)
of switch lever arm. With lower rod stop
in this position, pump will automatically
cycle at approximately 2-1/2"(6cm) off and
10-12"(25-30cm) on. For faster cycling, move
lower rod stop closer to switch lever arm.
11. If pump discharge line is exposed to outside
subfreezing atmosphere, then portion of line
exposed must be installed so any water remaining
in pipe will drain to outfall by gravity. Failure to
do this can cause water trapped in discharge to
freeze which could result in damage to pump.
12. Install an in-line check valve (Flotec No. FP0026-
6D) to prevent flow backwards through pump
after pump shuts off.
NOTICE Flotec check valves are equipped with an
air bleed hole to prevent airlocking the pump. If
using a check valve that is not a Flotec valve, drill
a 1/8" (3.2mm) hole in discharge pipe just above
pump body but below the check valve to prevent
air locks.
13. After all piping and controls have been installed,
unit is ready for operation.
14. Run pump through one cycle to check float switch
operation.
Risk of sudden starts. Can cause
electrical shock and personal injury. The pump
motor is equipped with automatic resetting thermal
protector and may restart unexpectedly. Protector
tripping is an indication of motor overloading
as a result of operating pump at low heads (low
discharge restriction), excessively high or low
voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor
connections, or a defective motor.
Operation
Risk of burns. Do not touch
sump pump, pump motor, water, or discharge
piping when pump is connected to electrical
power. Always disconnect pump cord (power)
before handling.
1. Plug this unit into a 115V outlet, on an individual
branch circuit, with a Class A, 15 amp GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).Consult your
local electrician for information and availability.
2. Fill sump pit with water, pump will start
automatically when lower rod stop actuates
switch lever arm. When upper rod stop actuates
switch lever arm, pump will stop.
NOTICE Do not allow pump to run dry.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock,
burn or kill. Before attempting to service, always
disconnect power from unit.
3. The motor is equipped with an automatic reset
thermal protector to protect unit from overheating.
When motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will
reset automatically and restart motor. Repeated
tripping could be caused by low voltage, long
extension cords, clogged impeller, very low
head or lift, etc. Cycling of protector will cause
eventual motor burnout.
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