Installation Instructions

APPLICATION:
 This emergency back-up sump pump
is designed to be connected to any
existing conventional type of sump
pump system, as an extra sump pump
protection.
CAPACITY AT 60 PSI:
(Municipal water pressure)
US GPH LPH
5’ 1200 4500
10’ 950 3600
15’ 600 2275
FEATURES:
 Extra protection during power outage
or in the event of failure of conventional
sump pump.
 Easy to connect to existing conventional
sump pump discharge line.
 Brass valve and pump housing.
 No electricity required.
 No battery required.
INSTALLATION STEPS:
(See diagram on page 5)
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The following are minimum requirements in order to protect your residence from ooding.
It is a small investment but it is your personal responsibility to protect your home, family and
valuables. Failure to comply with the following requirements may also void your warranty:
- Two (2) pumps have to be installed in the sump pit. The rst pump as a primary pump
and the second pump as the backup unit.
- Burcam alarm system model 450454 has to be installed to advise you of any malfunctions.
A proper pump selection and adequate installation are a must to comply with local
by-laws and need to be adhered to.
STEP 1 We recommend that you install your CONTRACTOR SUMP BUDDY in a clean
location where there is adequate room for servicing at a later date. Protection
from freezing temperatures and good ventilation should be considered
as well, to provide the pump an environment for long life. Do not use to
pump gas or toxic fuels. This product is designed to pump water only.
Friction losses in the discharge pipe must be taken into consideration when
the horizontal offset is greater than 50 feet. The discharge line should be made
of ABS or PVC 1 1/2” or 2” pipe. This will reduce friction losses and allow the
pump to give maximum performance. More friction losses must also be taken
into consideration when many elbows and ttings are installed in the discharge
line. Each elbow and tting must be considered as 1 foot of head. Use teon
tape on all connections. Keep suction screen clean. Check regularly your
CONTRACTOR SUMP BUDDY to ensure its proper operation. Remember that
solids or debris in water should be removed from the sump pit.
Friction loss in pipe
not included
WARNING
TO OPERATE PROPERLY
The pressure of your municipal water supply must be between 20 PSI
during the pump operation and a maximum of 70 PSI when the pump
is not working. Install a pressure gauge on the pipe of your municipal
water supply to read the available pressure. If you evaluate that the
pressure will be lower than 20 PSI during the pump operation, do not
install this pump. If the pressure is higher than 70 PSI when the pump is
not working, install a pressure regulator between the ball valve and the
automatic valve and set it at 70 PSI.