Installation - Pentair Flotec E50W220 Installation

INSTALLATION

Specifications
Power supply ........................115 V, 60 Hz, 15 Amp Circuit
Liquid Temp. Range ......................32°F to 70°F (0°-21°C)
Individual Branch Circuit Required (min.) .......... 15 Amps
Discharge:.......................................... 1-1/2" Female NPT
NOTICE: This sump pump is designed for use in clear,
non-potable water. It should not be used with waterfall
or fountain pumps, applications using salt or brine
water or swimming pool drainers. Any of those uses
will void the warranty.
PUMP INSTALLATION
Tools Required:
• Pipe wrench
• Strap Wrench or Slip-Joint Pliers
• Hacksaw
• Screw Driver
• File or Sandpaper
Materials Required:
• 1-1/2" ABS or PVC pipe with cement to match
• Threaded adapter (pipe to pump)
• Check Valve: Purchase either a FP0026-10
(goes in the discharge line) or FP0026-6D (goes
in the pump discharge).
Diaphragm Switch
with Tethered Switch
13" Min. with
Vertical Switch
18" Min. with
Tethered Switch
15" Min. with
Diaphragm Switch
Figure 1
INSTALLATION
1. Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel
or plastic and to code requirements. Do not
construct pit of clay, earth, sand or gravel as it
will clog pump. Keep pump inlet screen clear.
• Minimum sump size:
— 10" (254mm) diameter by 10" (254mm)
depth for vertical switch models
— 14" (356mm) diameter by 18"
(457mm) depth for tethered switch
models.
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5.
10" Minimum
with Vertical and
6.
14" Minimum
Sump Pit
Hard Surface –
No Sand, Clay,
Gravel
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7. Finish installing the necessary plumbing. Follow
the glue manufacturer's instructions for safety
precautions and curing time.
Figure 2
Install the discharge pipe into the pump using
only PTFE pipe thread sealant and tighten to
hand-tight plus 1-1/2 turns.
nstall a check valve in the vertical pipe to
prevent backwards flow into pump. The check
valve should be installed as close to the pump
as possible along the discharge pipe.
To prevent the pump from air-locking, drill
a 1/8" (3.2 mm) hole in the discharge pipe
between the check valve and the pump.
Additionally, be sure the anti-airlock hole is
below the waterline.
To reduce noise and vibration, cut the
discharge pipe near the pump and fasten to
it a short length of radiator-type rubber hose
roughly 1-7/8' (48mm) into it with hose clamps.
Place the pump in the sump, making sure that
nothing interferes with switch operation. For
tethered switch models, the tether length
should be 3-1/2" (Figure 3).
Tether Length
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Figure 3
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