Instructions / Assembly

1. Set your new pump in the bottom of the sump basin off to one side. The pump should be
placed on a solid foundation. Do not place the pump directly on the ground or sandy or rocky
surfaces. Sand and small stones may clog or cause damage to your pump.
2. Make sure the float switch will swing freely from the bottom to top without coming in contact
with the side of the sump basin. Contact with the side of the sump basin may cause the switch
to malfunction. See figure below.
3. It is highly recommended to install a full flow, swing type check valve (not included) as close
to the discharge outlet on the pump as possible. A new check valve will greatly increase the life
of your pump. The check valve should be the same size as the pump discharge.
4. Connect the pump and check valve together using schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings. You
can also use DWV or ABS pipe, as this is not a pressure installation. Corrugated drain hose is
intended for temporary use and should not be used in a permanent installation. Although there
are many types of pipe that work adequately for this installation, PVC is recommended.
5. Test your installation after you have completed setting up the pump. Plug the cord from the
pump into the piggyback plug of the float switch, then plug that into your grounded outlet. The
pump should not run at this point. If the pump runs, the switch is stuck in the upright position or
the pump is plugged directly into the outlet and not through the piggyback switch plug. Fill the
sump basin with water using buckets or a hose. When the switch floats to the upright position,
the pump will turn on. The switch will turn off the pump when it reaches the down position. You
may adjust the switch to meet your particular needs. Remember the switch must swing freely
without touching the sides of the sump basin. NOTE: The cut out (turn off) setting is the only
adjustment available on vertical type switches.