Installation Instructions

Material required for emergency back-up sump pump installation:
 Municipal water source with a minimum of 20 PSI during the pump operation and
a maximum of 70 PSI when the pump is not working.
A pressure reducer/regulator is required if you exceed the maximum of 70 PSI when the
pump is not working.
 Desired length of copper pipe and required ttings to link up municipal water source to
the sump buddy automatic valve.
 Teon tape.
 Desired length of polyethylene pipe and ‘‘Y’’ tting,
to link up the CONTRACTOR SUMP BUDDY
discharge to the existing discharge of electrical
sump pump.
Tools: Screwdrivers, hacksaw to cut pipe, knife to assist in pipe cutting, round le to smooth pipe
ends, pipe wrench, adjustable wrench to tighten ttings, propane torch and welding material.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
(Applicable to your electrical primary pump)
This ne pump that you have just purchased
is designed from the latest in material and
workmanship. Before installation and
operation, we recommend the following
procedures:
Check with your local electrical and
plumbing codes to ensure you comply
with the regulations. These codes have
been designed with your safety in mind.
Be sure you comply with them.
We recommend that a separate circuit be
lead from the home electrical distribution
panel properly protected with a fuse or a
circuit breaker. We also recommend that
a ground fault circuit be used. Consult a
licensed electrician for all wiring.
The ground terminal on the three
prong plugs should never be removed.
They are supplied and designed for
your protection.
Never make adjustments to any
electrical appliance or product with the
power connected. Do not only unscrew
the fuse or trip the breaker, remove the
power plug from the receptacle.
Assuming that you have a sump
pit located in your basement oor...
Your sump pit must be constructed
from concrete, brick, tile or more
recently a sump basin made of plastic
and/or berglass. The minimum size of
your sump pit must be 18” in diameter
and no less than 25” deep. When pit is
ready, proceed to next step.
MONTHLY MANDATORY
CHECK-UP:
1. Inspect the pump and the sump for
any obvious condition that necessitates
cleaning, correction, adjustment or repair.
2. Clear the sump and the surroundings
of any paper, leaves or other debris that
might clog the input openings. Remove
anything that might oat into the sump.
3. Ensure that the pump is secure and
vertical for proper operation.
4. Ensure that there is adequate clearance
from any combustible materials or
structure. Stored materials must be kept
away from the pump. Shelves or cabinet
structures must not be in close proximity
over the pump.
5. Unplug the primary pump.
6. Lift the oat to prove that the valve will start
when required, then push the oat down.
7. Pour water in the sump until the oat
turns the valve on to prove that the pump
will permit efuent to ow.
8. Observe that the plumbing can carry the
efuent safely out of the residence.
9. Plug the primary pump.
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NOTICE
This unit is not designed for
applications involving salt water or
brine. Use with salt water or brine
will void warranty.