Install Instructions

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Prepare New Sump [Basin]
Excavation
 Locate all overhead and underground utilities before
excavating.
Excavate the hole as small as possible, with a minimum
recommended 8" diametrical clearance around the tank. Never
place the basin directly in contact with rocks or other sharp
objects. Place only fine, 1/8” to 3/4” pea gravel or 1/8” to 1/2”
washed, crushed stone as bedding between the basin and the
hole walls. Do not use sand or native soil as backfill. Properly
compact underneath the basin to provide a solid, level base that
can support the weight of the filled basin.
Inlet Connection & Initial Backfill
Use only fine, 1/8” to 3/4” pea gravel or 1/8” to 1/2” washed,
crushed stone around the bottom of the basin to hold it in place.
Do not use sand or native soil as backfill.
Make the inlet connection as required per basin.
Liberty Pumps P370 and P380-Series basins have a 4" inlet
molded to the side of the tank. This inlet is sized to accept a 4"
no-hub type coupling. Connect the gravity drainage line from the
fixtures to this hub.
Other Liberty Pumps basins provide a 4" caulking hub or pipe
grommet inlet. Hubs utilize caulking material or rubber donuts;
grommets are a simple slip-fit. Connect the gravity drainage line
from the fixtures to this opening. Other inlet sizes are available,
consult factory.
Final Backfill
 Do not exert heavy pressure or run heavy equipment on the
backfill material as this could cause the tank to collapse.
Keep large rocks, clods, and foreign objects out of the backfill
material. Only fine, 1/4” to 3/4” pea gravel, or 1/8” to 1/2” washed,
crushed stone is recommended. Do not use sand or native soil as
backfill. Mound the backfill slightly and allow for natural settling.
Provide access to the basin cover for maintenance and service.
Compaction of backfill materials must be adequate to ensure the
support of the tank, and to prevent movement or settlement.
Insta llation
 All installation and maintenance of pumps, controls,
protection devices, and general wiring shall be done by
qualified personnel.
 All electrical and safety practices shall be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code
®
, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, or applicable local codes and
ordinances.
 For pressure sewer applications, verify a Redundant Check
Valve Assembly (curb stop and check valve) is installed
between the pump discharge and the street main, as close to
the public right-of-way as possible, on all installations to
protect from system pressures.
Electrical Connections
With main power disconnected, complete pump and control
wiring connections per manufacturer’s wiring diagrams included
with the control panel as applicable. Once connections are made,
all wires should be checked for unintentional grounds.
3-Phase Pump Rotation Verification
 Check 3-phase pumps for proper rotation prior to installing
pump(s) in basin. To change rotation, reverse any two of the
three power leads to the pump (not the ground). Code the
wires for reconnection after installation.
3-phase power uses three separate
alternating currents that peak at different
integrals. With pumps that are powered by
three phase electric, the phase sequence of
the motor must match the phase sequence
of the power source. When the phase
sequences match, the pump operates
properly.
However, when the phases are out of order, the pump runs
backward (i.e., the impeller rotates in the wrong direction). This
causes an extreme loss of performance and could raise the current
draw, which could result in tripping an overload or circuit breaker.
To ensure that the power to the pump is installed correctly, always
verify proper rotation before lowering it into the basin. If the
pump is rotating in the wrong direction, turn off the power and
reverse any two leads to the pump (not ground). This reverses the
phase sequence and corrects the pump rotation. For 3-phase
pumps, rotation must be counterclockwise when looking from the
bottom of the pump. Label the wires for reconnection after
installation.
Guide Rail System
If guide rails are used, refer to the separate instructions supplied
with the unit for proper installation and operation, making sure all
gaskets and components are present. Liberty Pumps Guide Rail
System features a self-aligning mounting bracket. Contact Liberty
Pumps for available models, such as GR22 and GR30.
If guide rails are not used, complete all pump-mounted plumbing
at this time, being sure all gaskets and components are present.
Pump
Record information from pump nameplate onto cover of these
instructions. Complete a visual inspection before lowering into
basin.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
BOTTOM VIEW
ROTATION