Installation Instructions

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For safety, the pump motor has an automatic resetting thermal protector that automatically will turn off
the pump if it becomes too hot. Overuse of this feature will damage the pump and will void the warranty.
Once the thermal protector detects that the pump has cooled to a safe temperature, it will allow the pump
to operate normally. If the pump is plugged in, it may restart unexpectedly.
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication. Operating the
pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to parts of the pump. It may also
shorten the life of your pump.
NOTICE
EXTENSION CORDS
Connect the pump DIRECTLY to a grounded, GFCI outlet. Extension cords may not deliver sufficient
voltage to the pump motor. Extension cords present a life threatening safety hazard if the insulation
becomes damaged or the connection ends fall into water.
DANGER
Keep all electrical connections away from wet and moist environments. Wet connections can cause
electrical shock resulting in personal injury.
Materials Required:
⚫ 1-1/2" ABS or PVC Pipe and adapter
⚫ Inline sump check valve with clamps to connect
discharge pipe to drain line exiting house
⚫ PVC Primer and Solvent to connect pipe to
adapter threaded into pump discharge
⚫ Thread tape
Tools Required:
⚫ Screwdriver
⚫ Hacksaw to cut pipe
⚫ Knife to assist in pipe cutting
⚫ File to smooth pipe ends
⚫ Adjustable wrench to tighten fittings
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Barracuda pumps are equipped with a vertical magnetic float switch. The pump will turn on
automatically when the water level in the sump reaches approximately the float switch "on" level and
automatically turn off when the water is pumped down to the float switch "off" level. Make sure the
vertical float switch does not become bent, and can rise and fall without coming into contact with side
of pump or side of pit. If the float switch cannot come down properly, the pump will not turn off, which
will burn out the pump motor and flood your basement!
2. The sump pit must be a minimum of 12" diameter by 10" depth for vertical switch models.
3. Set your new pump in the bottom of the sump basin off to one side. The pump MUST be placed on a
solid foundation, such as a brick, stone paver, or other flat heavy surface. Do not place the pump
directly on the ground in sandy or rocky surfaces. Clay, earth, sand, or gravel that enters the pump
could damage the impeller of the sump and cause flooding. Keep the pump inlet screen clear.
Do not set pump directly on sand, dirt or mud. Sand or mud-choked pumps can be back-
flushed clean.
Do not handle or carry the pump by the power cord. Use the handle.
Extended usage of the pump in a partially submerged or non-submerged situation may
cause the pump to overheat due to lack of heat dissipation from the water. If this occurs,
the pump will shut itself off until the motor cools to its normal temperature. Repeated
overheating may cause damage to the pump.
The pump is not designed for application involving salt water or brine. Use with salt
water or brine will void warranty.