STA-RITE 700E Series Owner's Manual

Submersible, Effluent & Sewage/Solids Handling Pumps
Printed in U.S.A. © 2002
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for
personal injury.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
NOTICE: Pump must be installed in a vertical position only.
Installing pump in any other position will void warranty.
1. To avoid serious injury and/or property damage, read
these rules and instructions carefully.
2. Check your local codes before installing. You must
comply with their rules.
3. Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4. Do not install pump in any location classified as
hazardous by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-1984.
5. Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when servicing
pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down
before handling it.
6. Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump
and will void warranty.
7. Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required in normal operation. For overhaul, see
instructions under "Service".
OWNER'S MANUAL
Installation • Operation • Repair Parts
700E/700EH, 700S and 900S Series,
60 Hz, Single and Three Phase

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death. During operation the pump is in water. To
avoid fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs
servicing:
8A. Ground pump according to all applicable codes and ordi-
nances.
8B. Disconnect power to outlet box or circuit breakers before
servicing.
8C. To reduce risk of electric shock, take care when changing
fuses or resetting circuit breakers. Do not stand in water
when working on control box or with circuit breakers.
Single Phase Pumps:
8D. When using cord and plug, plug into a grounded outlet with
it's own individual branch circuit. When wiring to a system
control, connect pump ground lead to system ground.
Three Phase Pumps:
Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cord
or strain relief. Do not connect conduit to pump.
8E. Three phase pumps are intended for permanent
connection only. Provide strain relief at control box for
power supply cord connection to box. All control compo-
nents must be UL listed and suitable for end use
application. Only qualified personnel should install and
service the pump and associated control equipment.

INSTALLATION

Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord. See "Cord Lift Warning" on
Page 3.
NOTICE: Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement,
asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or
gravel surfaces. Basin must be at least 18" (458 mm) in
diameter and 30" (762 mm) deep.
S325 (Rev. 4/2/02)