Water Ace R5V Installation Manual page 2

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Warranty void if product modifi ed, drilled, painted,
or altered in any way; if used to pump hot water,
or to pump liquids other than water (such as but
not limited to chemicals, fertilizers, fl ammable liquids,
herbicides, mud, tar, cement, wood chips); or otherwise
abused. WARNING, 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. This pump has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas. DO NOT WORK ON PUMP UNTIL POWER IS
UNPLUGGED. DO NOT cut off ground pin or use an adapter fi tting.
DO NOT use an extension cord. The pump power cord should be
connected to a separately fused, grounded 115 volt line with a
minimum capacity of 15 amps. NEVER touch the pump when it is
connected to electrical power.
1. Before installing or servicing your pump, BE CERTAIN pump
power source is disconnected.
2. Installation and electrical wiring must adhere to state and
local codes and must be complete 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. Plugging into existing outlets may cause low
voltage at motor, causing 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. Water
Ace 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
SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP INSTALLATION
Refer to the installation illustration on the following page for
the following instructions. Be certain sump basin is clean and all
power to pump is shut off. If pump fails to operate properly after
installation, refer to the troubleshooting checklist on page 3 or
contact Water Ace. All parts with part numbers are quality Water
Ace parts.
General Materials Needed
• One can PVC cement (read instructions carefully)
• One can thread compound (read instructions carefully)
• One male PVC adapter: 1-1/2" for R2SA, R3S, R3V, R5S-1 and
R5V (adapter included with R2SA, R3S and R3V)
• Enough rigid PVC pipe and couplings or drain hose kit RSK
to reach from bottom of R2SA, R3S, R3V, R5S-1 or R5V sump
basin to discharge
• One check valve RCV-12S used with PVC pipe (per drawing
on page 3) or use drain hose kit RSK with check valve
RCV-120P (not shown)
Tools needed for all pump installations
Pipe wrench, slot screwdriver, 24-tooth hacksaw, knife or
round fi le.
23833A115
safety, ground pump to a circuit equipped with a fault
interrupter device.
5. Voltage of power supply must match the voltage of the
pump. All Water Ace sump pumps are factory preset to
115V, 60 Hz.
6. Before installing pump, clear sump basin of any water,
debris, or sediment. WARNING: Sump basin must be
vented in accordance with local plumbing codes. Water
Ace sump pumps are not designed for and CANNOT be
installed in locations classifi ed as hazardous in the
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
7. The sump basin should be between 14" and 18" in diameter
for the R2SA, R3S & R5S-1 and 12"-18" for the R3V & R5V
and made of plastic, fi berglass, or concrete.
8. The following may cause severe damage to pump and will
void warranty:
• Using an extension cord.
• Cutting off the ground pin or using an adapter fi tting.
• Working on pump or switch while plugged in.
• Removing motor housing, unscrewing impeller, or
otherwise removing impeller seal.
• Running the pump continuously.
• Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
• Pumping gasoline or other fl ammable liquids.
PIPING
Plastic PVC pipe is shown in the illustrations, but 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. Use thread compound on all threaded joints unless
specifi ed otherwise.
Thread male PVC adapter into pump discharge
STEP
opening (1-1/2" for R2SA, R3S, R3V, R5S-1 and R5V).
1
Cement a 15" piece of PVC pipe to adapter. Use
STEP
appropriate diameter piping. Drill a 1/8" relief hole
2
in the pipe 5" above pump connection. This hole
prevents pump from air-locking.
Clamp Check Valve RCV-12S to top of 15" PVC pipe
STEP
with water fl ow arrow pointing away from pump.
3
Lower pump into basin. Clamp needed PVC discharge
STEP
pipe and fi ttings to open end of Check Valve RCV-12S
4
Fill sump basin with water and plug in pump. Pump
STEP
should turn on at approximate water levels shown
5
on page 3. Perform several ON–OFF cycles to assure
satisfactory operation.
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