Use and Care Manual
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
          Do not work on pump until   
          power is unplugged. 
        Do not cut off ground pin or  
          use an adapter tting. 
Do not use an extension cord.       
The pump power cord should be connected to a 
separately fused, grounded line with a minimum 
capacity of 15 amps. It can be connected to non-
fuse breaker at the recommended amperes. 
1. Before installing or servicing this pump, be   
 certainpump’spowersourceisdisconnected. 
2. Installation and electrical wiring must adhere 
  to state and local codes and must be    
  completed before priming pump. Check   
  appropriate community agencies, or contact 
  local electrical and pump professionals. 
3. Call an electrician when in doubt. Pump   
  should be connected to a separate 15   
  amp circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block.   
Note that plugging into existing outlets may   
cause low voltage at motor. This could cause   
blown fuses, tripping of motor overload or   
burned out motor. 
4. A permanent ground connection from pump   
  to the grounding bar at the service panel is   
  mandatory. These sump pumps come with a  
  grounding conductor and a grounding-type   
  attachment plug. Do not connect pump to   
  a power supply until permanently grounded. 
For maximum safety, connect pump to a circuit 
equipped with a fault interrupter device when 
positioningthepump’sgroundingwire. 
5. Voltage of power supply must match the   
  voltage of the pump.  
6. Before installing pump, clear sump basin of  
  any water, debris or sediment.      
        Sump basin must be vented 
          in accordance with local 
plumbing codes. These Sump pumps are not 
designed for and CANNOT be installed in loca-
tions classied as hazardous.  
7.  The following may cause injury and/or severe 
  damage to pump and will void the warranty. 
   (a) Using an extension cord. 
  (b) Cutting o the ground pin or using an   
   adapter tting. 
  (c) Working on pump or switch while  
    plugged in.
  (d) Removing motor housing, unscrewing   
    impeller, or otherwise removing impeller seal. 
  (e) Running the pump continuously. 
  (f)  Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids. 
 (g)Pumpinggasolineorotherammableliquids 
8. Plastic PVC pipe can be installed in the   
  outlet piping. Drain hose, galvanized steel   
  or copper pipe may be used if desired.   
  All piping must be clean and free of all   
  foreign matter to prevent clogging. 
9. Pump will be inadequate if suspension liquids   
  contain solid particles larger than 1/2” (3/4” ECD75). 
          Verify that the voltage and   
          frequency of the pump shown 
on the nameplate corresponds to those available on 
the mains. The installer must make sure that the 
electric system is grounded in accordance with code. 
• Foroutdooruseitisnecessarytousecablewith
 a lengthofatleast8’.Theplugandconnection
  should be protected from water splashes. Before 
  using the pump, always inspect it visually   
  (especially power cable and plug) 
• Donotusepumpifitisdamaged 
• Ifthepumpisdamaged,haveitinspectedbyan
  authorized service center. 
• Makesurethatelectricconnectionsareprotected
 fromooding.Protecttheplugandthepower
  cable from heat or sharp edges. 
          The power cable must be 
     replacedbyqualiedpersonnel
only. Grounding: The plug of the power cable has a 
double grounding contact, so that grounding can be 
performed by simply inserting the plug. 
This pump series has a built in thermal protection 
switch. The pump stops if an overload condition 
occurs. The motor restarts automatically after it has 
cooled down. If it doesn’t start automatically, unplug 
the pump and plug it back in.
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