Installation Guide

• When a check valve is used, a 1/8” (3.2mm) air bleed hole must be drilled in
the PVC pipe above the pump. Drill the hole at a 45º angle toward the bottom
of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit. Make sure the hole
is above the water line, and below the check valve. If a hole is not drilled
above the pump, an air lock may prevent the pump from operating.
• The control unit must receive 115V AC +/- 5% and 60 Hz from the AC outlet.
• These primary pumps will not provide protection during a power outage. With the
risk of property damage from high water levels, the addition of a Basement
Watchdog battery backup sump pump system is highly recommended.
• After the initial installation, be sure to check the operation by filling the sump
with water and observing the pump operation through one full cycle.
• 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 Instructions
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 or Glentronics, Inc.
before installation.
2. Thoroughly read the instructions provided to learn specific details regarding
installation and use. This manual should be retained for future reference.
1. Use a pit that conforms to all local
codes and is large enough to
accommodate the pump and float
switch. The minimum requirements are
10⬙ in diameter and 14⬙ deep. However,
larger sump pits are preferred, since they
will extend the discharge cycle and
reduce the number of times the pump
turns on.
2. Clean the pit of all debris. The pump’s
inlet 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. 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).
(a) When a check valve is used, a 1/8” (3.2mm) air bleed hole must be drilled
in the PVC pipe above the pump. Drill the hole at a 45º angle toward the
bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit. Make sure
the hole is above the water line, and below the check valve. If a hole is not
drilled above the pump, an air lock may prevent the pump from operating.
7. Install a gate valve or ball valve if required by any codes.
8. In instances where the discharge line is exposed to freezing temperatures, the pipe
must be positioned in a downward slope so any remaining water will drain away.
Failure to do this will prevent water from exiting the pit and damage the pump if
the line freezes.
9. If you are replacing an old sump pump:
(a) Unplug the pump from the outlet.
(b) Loosen the check
valve or rubber
union by
unscrewing the
bottom hose
clamp. (If the
existing system is
installed without
a check valve or
rubber union, saw
the pipe apart above the sump pit.)
(c) Remove the old pump and unscrew the
pipe and adapter.
(d) If the adapter fits into the new pump,
screw the pipe into the pump. If not,
cut a piece of rigid PVC pipe and
connect it to a 1-1/2” PVC adapter by
cementing the two pieces together.
(Follow the instructions on the PVC
cleaner and cement.) Then screw the
new piece into the pump.
(e) Lower the pump into the sump by the
handle.
(f) To avoid debris pouring into the float,
it should be positioned on the side of
the discharge pipe opposite the drain
tile. (See diagram).
Connecting the Pump
Plug the pump directly into a properly grounded, 3-prong receptacle. For a neater
installation, secure the power cord to the discharge pipe with wire ties or hose
clamps. Keep any cords separated from each other on opposite sides of the pipe.
Completing the Installation
1. After the initial installation, be sure to check the pump operation by filling the sump
with water and observing the pump through one full cycle. Note: The pump should
have a “normal pumping” sound. Any abnormal sound, vibration, or lack of output
from the discharge pipe is the signal of a problem. Stop the pump and refer to the
troubleshooting guide.
2. Replace the pit cover making sure not to pinch or crimp the pump wire with the
cover. The pit cover either has a ‘hole punch’ that will allow the cord to be passed
through or one can be drilled.
Product Operation
Vertical Float Switch
The vertical float switch contains a single large
float. Water will lift the float to the upper float
stop which will raise the lift rod and activate the
pump. The position of the upper float stop is the
“on-point”. As the pump evacuates the water
from the pit the float will drop to the lower float
stop, lowering the lift rod and turning off the
pump. The position of the lower float stop is the
“off-point”. The pumping range can be adjusted
by moving the upper or lower float stop up or
down the lift rod. For maximum pumping range
the upper float stop should be positioned at the
top of the lift rod and the lower float stop at the bottom of the lift rod. This will
allow for longer pumping cycles and extend the life of the pump.
NOTICES
PUMP
WIRE
FLOOR
JOIST
S
LOPE
PIPE
DOWN
DISCHARGE
PIPE
GATE
VALVE
UNION/CHECK
VALVE
BASEMENT
WATCHDOG
PUMP
VERTICAL
FLOAT
BRICKS
HANDLE
DRAIN TILE
WIRE TIE
PIT COVER
AIR BLEED
HOLE
2
This installation must be in accordance with the National
Electric Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Make sure the outlet is single phase, 115V and 60HZ
for all the pump installations.
!
WARNING
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WARNING
9B
9C
9D
FLOAT
STOP
LIFT ROD
FLOAT
FLOAT
STOP