Product Manual

level to minimize potential hazards
from flood conditions.
• DO protect the electrical cord from
sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, and
chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
• MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a
fuse or circuit breaker rated to handle
the power requirements noted on the
nameplate of the pump.
• NEVER install the pump in locations
classified as hazardous in accordance
with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• ALWAYS install the pump in
accordance with the National Electric
Code and all applicable local codes
and ordinances. All wiring should be
performed by a licensed electrician.
To reduce the risk
of hazards that can
cause injury or property damage,
observe the following precautions.
• DO NOT use the power cord or strain
relief to carry the pump. Use the
pump handle.
• DO NOT operate the pump if it has
been damaged in any way.
• ALWAYS use a float switch that is
compatible with the pumped fluid.
• DO drill an air bleed hole - 1/8”
(3.2mm) - in the discharge pipe when
a check valve is used. Drill the hole
angled toward the bottom of the
sump to avoid splashing fluid outside
the sump pit. If a hole is not drilled
above the pump, an air lock may
prevent the pump from operating.
The best location for the hole is above
the normal fluid level. The hole must
be drilled below the check valve.
•
DO NOT use pump in pits handling
f
luids that are not compatible with the
pump component parts. Refer to the
chemical compatibility chart on page 4.
• DO NOT disassemble the pump.
When service is required, contact
your dealer for additional directions.
NOTE: After the initial installation, be
sure to check the operation by filling
the sump and observing the pump
operation through one full cycle. For
continuous duty operation, the pump
must be submerged at least 3/4 of the
depth of the pump at all times. In
instances where the discharge line is
exposed to freezing temperatures, the
pipe must be sloped downward so any
remaining water will drain out. Failure
to do so will prevent water from exiting
the sump and damage the pump if the
line freezes.
Installation
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
1. Visually inspect your pump. Products
may be damaged during shipping. If
the product has been damaged,
contact your place of purchase.
2. Thoroughly read the instructions
provided to learn specific details
regarding installation and use. This
manual should be retained for future
reference.
INSTALLING THE PUMP
This installation
must be in
accordance with the National Electric
Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances.
1. Use a pit that conforms to all local
codes and is large enough to
a
ccommodate the pump and float
switch.
2
. Clean the pit of all debris. The pump’s
intake screen must be kept clear.
3. The pump should not be set directly
onto a clay, earthen, or sand base.
You may install bricks or blocks under
the pump to provide a solid base.
4. The pump should be level.
5. Install discharge plumbing according
to local, regional and state codes.
Rigid PVC pipe is recommended.
6. The discharge outlets on
the pumps
are 2”. Try to match the size of the
discharge pipe to the size of the outlet
on the pump to maintain the
optimum pumping capacity.
7. An in-line check valve is recommended
to prevent back-flow. This check valve
is mandatory when sharing a discharge
line with another pump (i.e. a back-up
pump or a second primary pump).
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PHCC Pro Series Operating Instructions
PHCC Pro Series Chemical
Resistant Pumps
C8050 and C8100
General Safety Instructions
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