Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION
1. For your own safety, turn off the electrical power at the service entrance to avoid any possible
electrical shock hazards.
2. On a replacement installation, remove the existing pump from the sump by disconnecting the
discharge pipe or hose from the old pump. Depending on how your old pump is installed, unscrew
clamps and discard old corrugated hose, or unscrew galvanized or plastic pipe from pump discharge.
If discharge pipe cannot be removed easily, saw through the pipe about 3-4 feet above the pump
discharge.
3. After removing the old pump, remove sediment, debris, and any standing water from the sump pit.
4. Attach a PVC adapter (Male x Slip) to the pump discharge. Prepare a 3’-4’ section of PVC pipe (if not
re-using existing discharge pipe). Drill a 1/8” weep hole approximately 3” from bottom of pipe. This will
prevent pump from air-locking (see manual). NOTE: Make sure hole is drilled at downward angle
so water shoots down towards pit, not up and out of the pit!
5. Apply PVC primer and solvent to PVC adapter and 3'-4' section of PVC pipe. Insert pipe into adapter
and allow solvent to set.
6. Place your pump in the sump and be sure that the pump is positioned so that the float switch moves
freely without touching the wall of the sump or other obstructions. Ensure incoming water does not
interfere with float switch.
7. Install an inline sump check valve (not included) onto the end of the section of pipe, making certain
that it is installed with the flapper opening upward with the flow of water. Connect to remainder of
discharge pipe exiting through the wall. Tighten all clamps.
8. Plug the pump into a 115 V GFCI outlet on a dedicated 15-amp circuit. Do not allow the cord to
interfere with the float control motion or to drape over the pump motor. With electrician's tape and a
cable tie, secure the cord to the discharge pipe. This will provide protection for the cord and make a
neat installation. Test your installation after you have completed setting up the pump. Plug-in pump
and restore electrical power at the service entrance. The pump should not run at this point. If the
pump runs, the switch is stuck in the upright position, check the switch again.
9. Fill the sump basin with water using a bucket or hose. When the switch floats to the upright “on”
position, the pump will turn on. The switch will turn off the pump when it reaches the "off" down
position.
10. Install a sump basin lid. A cover will prevent solid matter from falling into the sump, prevent odors,
and guards against accidental injury.