red lion RL-SC33T User Manual

P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
E N G L I S H
Phone: 888.956.0000 • Fax: 405.228.1561
www.RedLionProducts.com
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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required to
safely own and operate your Red Lion pump. Retain these instructions
for future reference.
The Red Lion pump you have purchased is of the highest quality
workmanship and material, and has been engineered to give you long
and reliable service. Red Lion pumps are carefully tested, inspected,
and packaged to ensure safe delivery and operation. Please examine
your pump carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during
shipment. If damage has occurred, please contact the place of
purchase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE YOUR RED LION PUMP.
KNOW THE PUMP'S APPLICATION,
POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY
OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
DESCRIPTION
Red Lion submersible sump and effluent pumps are recommended
for use in basins or lift stations, and are suitable for pumping effluent,
wastewater, and other non-explosive, non-corrosive liquids. The SC series
pumps have 3/8" spherical solids handling capability. Other accessories
such as basins, check valves, and covers are also available.
SPECIFICATIONS
Discharge Size: 1-1/2" NPT vertical
Intake Size: 3/8" screened opening
Pump Housing: Cast iron
Volute: Cast iron
Screen: Cast iron
Impeller: Vortex design
Motor: Single-phase PSC with automatic reset thermal
overload protection.
Hardware: 300 series stainless steel
Bearings: Ball
Pump Shaft Seal:Mechanical, spring loaded, stationary carbon with
Nitrile boot and rotating ceramic seat
Cooling: The motor housing contains oil to cool the motor and to
lubricate bearings and seals. These pumps are capable
of operating with the motor housing partially exposed
for extended periods of time, as long as sufficient motor
cooling and bearing lubrication is provided. However,
for the best cooling and longest motor life, the liquid
level being pumped should normally be above the top
of the cast iron motor housing.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: This pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected
only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
Your pump is equipped with a 3-prong electrical plug. The third prong
grounds the pump to prevent possible electrical shock hazard. Do
not remove the third prong from the plug. A separate branch circuit is
recommended. Do not use an extension cord.
When a pump is in a basin or lift station, do not touch motor, pipes,
or water until unit is unplugged or shut off. If shut-off box is not
accessible, call the electric company to shut off service to the house,
or call your local fire department for instructions. Failure to follow this
RL-SC33T
RL-SC33V
RL-SC50T
RL-SC50V
LIMITATIONS, AND
warning can result in fatal electrical shock.
Do not modify the power cord except to shorten it to fit into a control
panel. Any splice between the pump and the control panel must be
made within a junction box and mounted outside of the basin, and
comply with the National Electrical Code. Do not use the power cord
for lifting the pump.
The pump motor is equipped with an automatic resetting thermal
protector and may restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an
indication of motor overloading as a result of excessively high or
low voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor connections, or a
defective motor or pump.
1. Read all instructions and safety guidelines thoroughly. Failure to
follow the guidelines and instructions could result in serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
2. DO NOT USE TO PUMP FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE FLUIDS
SUCH AS GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, KEROSENE, ETC. DO NOT USE
IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES OR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
AS CLASSIFIED BY NEC, ANSI/NFPA70. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
3. During normal operation the pump is immersed in water. Also,
during rain storms, water may be present in the surrounding area
of the pump. Use caution to prevent bodily injury when working
near the pump:
a. Remove the plug from the receptacle prior to touching, servicing,
or repairing the pump.
b. To minimize possible fatal electrical shock hazard, use extreme
care when changing fuses. Do not stand in water while changing
fuses or insert your finger into the fuse socket.
4. Do not operate the pump in a dry basin. This will cause the
pump to become extremely hot, causing burns if touched and/or
damage to the pump.
5. Do not oil the motor. The pump housing is sealed. A high grade
dielectric oil devoid of water has been put into the motor housing
at the factory. Use of other oil could cause serious electric shock
and/or permanent damage to the pump.
6. This pump's motor housing is filled with a dielectric oil for motor
heat transfer and lifetime lubrication of the bearings. This oil is
non-toxic to aquatic life. However, suffocation can occur if oil is
left on the water surface. If oil escapes the motor housing it can be
removed from the surface quickly by placing newspapers on the
water surface to soak up the oil.
7. In any installations where property damage and/or personal injury
might result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to power
outages, discharge line blockage, or any other reason, a backup
system(s) and/or alarm should be used.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The
installation must be in accordance with their regulations as well as the
most recent National Electrical Code (NEC).
To conform to the National Electrical Code all pumps must be wired
with 14 AWG or larger wire. For runs to 250', 14 AWG wire is sufficient.
For longer runs, consult a qualified electrician or the factory.
Pump should be connected or wired to its own circuit with no other
outlets or equipment in the circuit line. Fuses and circuit breaker
should be of ample capacity in the electrical circuit.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Install the pump in a suitable gas-tight basin that is at least 18" in
diameter and 24" deep.
The SC series pumps feature a 1-1/2" female NPT discharge.
These pumps are equipped with a float switch.
Pump can be installed with ABS, PVC, polyethylene, or galvanized
steel pipe. Proper adapters are required to connect plastic pipe to
pump.
Place the pump on a hard level surface. Never place pump directly on
clay, earth, or gravel surfaces.
Use a check valve in the discharge line to prevent back flow of liquid
into the basin. The check valve should be a free flow valve that will
easily pass solids.
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