Safety • Installation
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the product.
safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump
or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words
and be alert to the potential for personal injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual
and on pump .
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
1.
Read this manual carefully. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2.
Check your local codes before installing. You must comply
with their rules.
3.
Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4.
Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous
by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn or
kill. During operation, the pump is in water. To avoid fatal
shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:
5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.
5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand in
water or put your finger in fuse socket.
5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and plug,
plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system
control, connect pump ground lead to
Specifications
H .P .
Voltage
1/2
115
Performance
5 (1.5)
7320 (27,709)
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832.
This is the
system ground.
Full Load Amps
Individual Branch Circuit Required (Amps)
13
GPH (LPH) at Discharge feet (m) of Head
10 (3)
5400 (20,441)
6.
Risk of burns . Do not run pump dry. Dry
running can overheat pump (causing burns to anyone
handling it) and will void warranty.
7.
Risk of burns . Pump normally runs hot. To
avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20
minutes after shut-down before handling.
8.
In normal service, motor should not need oiling. Motor has
been filled at the factory with a special oil.
NOTICE This unit is not designed as a waterfall or fountain
pump, or for applications involving salt water or brine! Use
with waterfalls, fountains, salt water or brine will void warranty.
Installation
See Figure 1 for typical installation instructions.
Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord. See Cord Lift Warning. Do not
hang pump from discharge pipe or power cord.
NOTICE Pump must be level when operating. If motor is tilted,
internal start/run switch may overheat and damage motor.
1.
Install the pump on a solid, level foundation, or in a
sump pit constructed of tile, concrete, steel or plastic. The
recommended minimum diameter of the sump pit is 18"
(46cm) diameter and the minimum recommended depth is
30" (76cm). Check local codes for approved materials.
NOTICE Pump should not be installed on clay, earth or
sand surfaces. Clean the area around the pump of small
stones and gravel which could clog the pump. Keep the
pump inlet screen clear.
2.
Thread a 2" discharge pipe into the pump 2" NPT
discharge port. Be careful to avoid stripping or crossing
threads.
Pi ping – Effluent Applications (3/4" or
Less Solids)
Piping must be 1-1/2" minimum to carry volume of pump
discharge. Check local codes to determine if a check valve is
required in your system. In cold climates, check valves are not
used to prevent effluent from freezing in piping.
Dual Element Time Delay Fuse Amps
20
15 (4.6)
2700 (10,221)
2
20
18 (5.5)
0