Alderon Industries VertiMAC VM13 Series User Manual

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Pump Switch | 13 Amp
USER GUIDE
MODEL NUMBER:
VM13 Series

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  • Page 1 VertiMAC ™ Pump Switch | 13 Amp USER GUIDE MODEL NUMBER: VM13 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VertiMAC™ Pump Switch - USER GUIDE Contents Introduction ................................. 3 Safety Guidelines ..............................3 Product Included ..............................4 Features ................................. 5 Installation .................................. 6 Pump Differential..............................6 Mounting Pump Switch ...........................7, 8, 9 Connecting Power ..............................10 Testing .................................. 10 Additional Assembly and Product Information ....................11, 12 General Operation ..............................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    4. DO NOT use this product with or near flammable liquids. 5. DO NOT install this product in locations classified as hazardous or in explosive atmospheres as defined by any applicable electrical safety code. Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 3...
  • Page 4: Product Included

    VertiMAC™ pump switch. The alarm panel includes auxiliary dry contacts for high level alarm and pump run status that can be connected to a building automation system (BAS) or auto dialers. 4 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 5: Features

    VertiMAC™ pump switch. (5) Rubber Grommet - Placed on the actuator rod at the determined location for desired pump differential. Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 5...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Placing the rubber grommet at the bottom of the rod could cause the grommet and float to separate from the actuator rod. (Pump Activated) (Pump Activated) Minimum (1.5”) Pump Differential (Pump Deactivated) Maximum (6.0”) Pump Differential (Pump Deactivated) 6 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 7: Mounting Pump Switch

    VertiMAC™ pump switch. Note: Make sure the pipe clamp is positioned as shown in the diagram when installing so excess portion of the clamp exits the fastener away from the pump switch. Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 7...
  • Page 8 Mounting the pump switch at an angle will result in the switch not functioning properly. Perform a quick test by lifting the float up and down to ensure the switch is working. 8 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 9: Mounting Pump Switch 7

    VertiMAC™ pump switch to maintain an accurate pumping range. VertiMAC™ Pump Switch PUMP VertiMAC™ Off Level Pump Intake Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 9...
  • Page 10: Connecting Power

    Pumping Range WARNING: If making any adjustments to the VertiMAC™ pump switch after testing has been completed, make sure to disconnect all power sources before servicing the product. Deactivation Level 10 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 11: Additional Assembly And Product Information

    Once the actuator rod arm has been placed into the VertiMAC™ pump switch housing in the up position, insert the actuator pin into the small hole on the left side of the housing until it snaps in place. Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 11...
  • Page 12 VertiMAC™ pump switch housing turns the pump off (A). When the actuator rod is in the up position (activated), the mechanism inside the VertiMAC™ pump switch housing turns the pump on (B). 12 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 13: General Operation

    VertiMAC™ piggyback plug. The float is used to operate the pump switch, turning the pump on and off based on the pump differential for the desired pumping range. 5:05 REGENERATION MENU ENTER VertiMAC™ House to Yard Pump Switch Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 13...
  • Page 14: Sump Pump With Vertimac™ Sump Advisor™ System

    When the alarm condition is cleared, the system will automatically reset itself for the next alarm cycle. Sump Advisor™ Alarm Panel 5:05 REGENERATION MENU ENTER House to Yard Sump Advisor™ Sensor VertiMAC™ Pump Switch 14 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 15: Sump Pump With Battery Backup

    Sump Advisor™ sensor allows for a compact trouble-free installation for sump pump systems with battery backup. 5:05 REGENERATION MENU ENTER House to Yard VertiMAC™ Pump Switch with Sump Advisor™ Sensor VertiMAC™ (backup) Pump Switch (primary) Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 15...
  • Page 16: Limited Space Dewatering

    The VertiMAC™ pump switch and pump power cables are wired to terminal inputs in a junction box. The float is used to operate the pump switch, turning the pump on and off based on the pump differential for the desired pumping range. 6.0” Pipe Discharge VertiMAC™ Pump Switch 16 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Rubber grommet on the actuator rod Adjust rubber grommet position on the range for specific application has not been properly set actuator rod either up or down to change the pump differential Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products | 17...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    1.5” - 6.0” (inches) Pumping Range: Operating Temperature: 0 - 140° F Certifications: CSA (US and Canada) Note: The VertiMAC™ pump switch must be used with pumps that provide integral thermal overload protection. 18 | Alderon Industries™ - Leading Edge Control Products...
  • Page 19: Warranty Information

    Three-Year Limited Warranty - Standard Products LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the conditions of this Three-Year Limited Warranty, Alderon Industries, LLC (“Alderon”) war- rants to the original user or consumer of an Alderon product (the “Product”) that, for a period of three (3) years from the date of manufacture, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, and provided the Product is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Alderon.
  • Page 20: Company Information

    UG00012_Rev01_VertiMAC Pump Switch 13A | July 5, 2018 10:15 AM Company Location: 151 16th Street South, Hawley, MN 56549 Mailing Address: PO Box 827, Hawley, MN 56549 Main Office Phone: 218.483.3034 Website: alderonind.com General Inquiry Email: info@alderonind.com Submit New Orders: orders@alderonind.com...

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